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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

usual allowance made for federal aid
roads in mountain regions. Incident
ally, 1t taps a veritable paradise for
fishermen and nature lovers. And al
though it cost the builders some s75
coo, 1t viii eventually be turned over
TO the county, in accordance with the
company's usual custom, free of all
cost.
Illustrating the benefit the road
has already conferred upon the work
one OF the engineers recently left
Columbus at O'Clock in the morn
ing with party of contractors. They
had breakfast at Absarokee contin-
ued on to the end of the road. nego-
tiated on foot the last quarter of a
mile which, rising 1900 feet and
cluttered with boulders, is impossible
for pack horses, looked over the lake
and the proposed route for the pine
line and made the return trip, arriy-
ing at Columbus at 2:20 O'Clock In
the afternoon. A year ago such a
journey would have required two
days of travel
Plans for the installation of a dam
water tunnel, penstocks, power house
and equipment are being worked out
by the company engineers in consul
tation with Charles T. Main, the emf
nent Boston hydraulic engineer. The
outlet of the lake is a rushing, mar
row torrent which. a few hundred
feet beyond, tumbles over a sheer
precipice for fall of almost 800 feet.
AT the outlet of the lake dam
some 30 feet high will be construct
ed, to increase by a considerable de-
gree its storage capacity. Fifty feet
below the present level the lake will
be tapped by water tunnel, driven |
through the solid rock, and to this
will be connected grade pipe line
some two miles down the
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

be the fourteenth power plant of
the company, its first venture into
eastern Montana, and is designed
to furnish power to Billings, Lew
istown, Livingston, Bozeman, Col
umbus, Roundup, Harlowton and
other towns in southeastern Mon
tana.
John D. Ryan, president of the
company, F. M. Kerr, vice president
and general manager, and the com
pany directorate, are looking ahead
to the industrial growth of the east
ern part of the state, and have an
ticipated this development by appro-
priating funds and beginning work
on this new plant at Mystic lake., the
source of the west fork of the Rose
bud river.
The possible enlargement of coal
mining operations at Red Lodge, Bear
Greek and Roundup, the extension of
electrified railroads the bringing of
cheap, natural gas to Billings with
the possibility of its attracting large
manufacturing enterprises and, in
short, the eventual realization of an
expanding industrial program for all
of central and eastern Montana, have
undoubtedly been contributing fac
tors in their decision. But it is also
fact that the company is strength
ening, improving and charging its
service because of it's sense of respon-
sibility as public service corporation
to all its patrons in all parts of the
state. The money is actually being
spent, and the undertaking is being
made reality, long before there is
any prospect of return on the in
vestment.
The first move in building any
hydro-electric plant in an inaccessible
region is the construction of high
way of easy enough grades and
smooth and broad enough to permit
the safe and expeditions transporta-
ton of building materials and cleo
trical equipment weighing thousands
of tons.
Mystic lake is a mere cup of water,
held in the wrinkled and knotted
hand of Mother Nature, 900 feet
above sea level in the granite recesses
OF the Beartooth mountains. 1t is
only about mile square, but through
summers suns and winters SHOWS it
receives and stores the drainage
from the perennial glaciers of the
nearby range, notably that of the ia
nous Grasshopper glacier 1t is also
led by the melting SHOWS that wrap,
as IN a garment of wool, the angular
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
SNOW WHITE WOLF
LEADER OF PACK
LAYS HEAVY TOLL OF STOCK
MEN OF THE HOLLYWOOD
MOUNTAIN COUNTRY.
is We ry Clever in Evading the Skilled
Government Hunters; His Family
of Whelps Captured but he and
Mate Escape; 100 Traps set for
Him.

"Old Snowdrift" he is desig
mated by Stacy Eckert, district fores
ranger at Highwood, Mont, is snow
white timber wolf of exceptional size
and beauty. Also he is very clever
For almost a year this handsome
rogue has dealt havoc to the stock.
growers of the Highwood vicinity
leading packs of hungry wolves even
into the corrals to carry on their
destructive work. Every possible eff
fort has been made to capture this
cunning leader and his followers.
Large sums of money have been
spent for bounties," states M. Eckert,
land the most skilled trappers of the
United States biological survey have
lent their assistance, employing every
art known to that department. Hun
dreds of the big United States wolf
traps have been concealed in the
trails of the wolves and dead shots
have penetrated the most remote
places in search of the killer. AL
though the United States biological
survey has been very successful in
it's work, at times the blood-chilling
howl of distant lone wolf reminds
the ranchers that they may yet ex-
pCCL ctn dtlebCh On tlC1l llNGoLOCh
Captured the Pups.
Last spring "Old Snowdrift" found
a mate and they established a home
in secluded spot on the north fork
of Highwood creek. The family con-
sisted of seven puppies, the mother,
'nurse-girl" (year old female), and
the old white fellow himself. So
clever were the wolves that although
their den was within three miles of
human habitation they were not dis
covered until the puppies were two
months old. To avoid detection they
crossed the range of mountains and
did their killing on the head of Arrow
and Martin creeks. 1t was a long
trip over rough mountains, but it af-
forded security to the little ones at |
home, for "Old Snowdrift" evidently |
knew that a killing near the den |
would arouse suspicion. Tracks were
found within 200 yards of well |
travelled road, yet no trails or roads
were crossed by wolves during the
spring.
In spite of his cunning, however,
"Old Snowdrift's" den was discovered
one day by a rancher who, with the
assistance of Mr.. Eckert, took out
the puppies, But" says the latter,
"the Mr.. and Mrs. got away easy
Two of the puppies were taken home
by the forest ranger who is quite a
student of nature. So playful and do
cile have these little fellows become
that they are boon companions of
baby Stacy Eckert.
At present there are 100 traps set
for "Old Snowdrift," An expert trap
per is on his trail. Yet he stands on
four unframed feet, ever ready and
alert to pull down the choicest veal,
and at the same time to evade the
trap or rifle bullet that may await
him at any time
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
DYE STOCKINGS
OR SWEATER IN
"DIAMOND DYES"

Diamond Dyes" add years of wear
to worn, faded skirts, waists, coats,
stockings, sweaters, coverings, hang
ings, draperies, everything. Every
package contains directions SO simple
any woman can put new, rich, fade
less colors into her worn garments or
draperies even If she has never dyed
before. Just buy Diamond Dyes-no
other kind-then your material will
come out right, because Diamond
Dyes are guaranteed not to streak.
spot, fade or run. Tell your drug
gist whether the material you wish
to dye is wool or silk, or whether 1t
is linen, cotton or mixed goods.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
was First White Child in State

Mrs. Mary Stringham, aged so
years, said to be the first white child
born in Montana, died at her home at
Cyr. Mrs. Stringham was born at
Gold Creek in 1862 and her maiden
name was Mary Pelky.. She was a
daughter of Augustus Pelky and her
mothers maiden name was Alvana
Courtois. The family came to Mon
tana from Missouri.
Mrs. Stringham was the wife of
Henry Stringham, well-known resi-
dent of Cyr, having made his home
there for many years. She is sur
vived by her mother and three broth
ers in Seattle and two daughters also
reside there. A daughter and three
sons reside at Cyr and another son is
at Dixon.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

One of the most unique engin-
eering undertakings ever attempt
ed in Montana will be the building
of power plant at Mystic lake, a
body of water entrapped high in
the mountains of Saltwater county
by the Montana Power company. A
tunnel will be driven horizontally
from the lake several hundred feet
to a shaft, which will give direct
drop of 100 feet to the turbines it
will turn. Incidentally this will
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

outlines of Granite peak, 1850 feet,
highest mountain in Montana.
1t is "A miles from Columbus, the
nearest railroad station to Mystic
lake. For 80 miles the county high
way permits passage for vehicles. But
for the last / 4 miles before reaching
the lake, a road has had to be hewn
out of solid granite cliffs or blasted
step by step through Gargantuan
boulders that testify to the frolicsome
FRANKS of prehistoric glaciers.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
To Exhibit Montana Potatoes

Cascade county will be represented
by at least seven entries, in four
classes, at the Pacific Northwest Po-
tato show in Spokane, November 81
to "a, according to arrangements
made by County Agent MacSpadden,
who is now engaged in gathering the
entries.
Of the entries already assured are
three exhibits of Bliss Triumphs, two
of Early Ohio and one each of Melted
Gem and Pink Eyes. The interest in
the show is keen among the potato
growers of the county and other en-
tries will probably be made. Most of
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
What This Buffalo Physician
Has Done For Humanity

The picture which appears here of
DR.. Pierce of Buffalo, N. Y, was ia
ken in 1910. AS young man DR..
Pierce practised medicine in Pennsyl-
vania and was known far and wide
for his great success in alleviating
disease. He early moved to Buffalo
and put up in ready-to-use form, his
Golden Medical Discovery, the we'll
known tonic for the blood. This
|strength-builder is made from for
mula which DR.. Pierce found most eff
fective in diseases of the blood. 1t
contains no alcohol and is an extract
of native roots with the ingredients
plainly stated on the wrapper. Good
red blood, vim, vigor and vitality are
sure to follow if you take this Alter
alive Extract. Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery clears away PIN
pies and annoying eruptions and
tends to keep the complexion fresh
and clear. This Discovery corrects
the disordered conditions in a sick
stomach aids digestion, acts as
tonic and purifies the blood. Write
DR.. Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buff
falo, n. Y, and receive confidential
medical advice without charge. All
druggists sell Discovery, tablets or
liquid. Send loo for trial pkg.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
Some Quick Fortunes Made by Montana Men

garage. few months ago he was just ekeing
out an existence on small salary. He became
interested, in shoestring way, in Cat Creek
oil proposition. Oil was developed and his in
come is now $500 per month, " $50
ely" Cobb, Geyser rancher, put $4,000 into
the syndicate which owns the Hogan well lease
month ago the biggest producer in the Kelvin
Sunburst structure was drilled in on this land
Cobb's interest is worth easily 100000
J. W. Speer of Great Falls put $1,000 into
northern Montana syndicate few months ago.
He could get $4,000 for his interest now
John Dawson, head of the Rocky Mountain
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

For two years the work of build
ing this road has progressed steadily
and successfully until today the new
thoroughfare connects the county
highway, near Fishtail with the
power house site, at grade in no
case sleeper than per cent, or, in
other words, two points less than the
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
MONTANA IS PRODUCING
; MILLION BARRELS OF OIL !!

" HERE are Montanans who do not realize
that this state is destined in the very near
future, to become one of the great oil pro-
ducing sections of North America
Last month the pipe line run of Cat Greek,
record that is indisputable, was 10000 barrels
of oil, at the rate of 1852 900 barrels year.
The output of the Kevin-Sunburst district is now
about $4,000 barrels month, or 100000 barrels
year, a grand total of over 100000 barrels
annually. Eight years ago this was the output
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
for 1t at their Convenience.

it while development work is going forward and
every stroke of the drill should enhance the value
Of the stock. strongly recommend Golden
West to my clients. In my judgment it is the
best offering of stock that is being made by any
company with any considerable holding in Cat
Creek, the wonder field of the west. Make vour
reservations early, as I have only a limited
amount of this stock
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
Golden West is Best Boy in Cat Greek Field

Black Butte district, where it controls 1900
acres of choice leases, and owns outright the oil
rights on 9,707 acres.
1t also has deed to one-ha1f the oil rights
on 1906 acres in the Button Butte or Spionkop
district adjacent to which well is being put
down by the Ohio STANDARD Oily. This well
will prove this property
1t owns oil royalties in IS of the best Cat
Creek producers, which are earning money for
the Golden West treasury Two additional wells
on the Wildschutz tract in which it owns ROYALTY
interests are about completed.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

ITO my mind one of the very best buys is
stock in the Golden West Oil and Develop
ment Company. 1t is one of the few indie
pendent companies which hold proven acreage
in the rich Cat Creek field. 1t has an 80 acre
lease on which it has one producing well, down
to the second sand. A second well, offset to the
first well, is now being drilled to the second
sand and is down over 1000 feet The Golden
West should get oil in this well at about 1860
feet.
The Golden West also is drilling well in the
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

the potatoes will be entered from
the Simms district, where especially
good potatoes were grown this year.
A few exhibits will come from Cas-
cade and vicinity.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
Protect Yourself by Buying Before Boom.

"HE thing for the woman who would
participate in the enormous profit to be
made in this game is to invest what they
can while the movement is in its infancy, and
before the values become prohibtve There are
all sorts of good people who had the chance to
buy Homestake stock and So Petroleum units
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24
Investors May Buy Stock Now and Pay

/ am offering Golden West stock at One
Dollar per share, the same price it was sold for
before producing well was brought in on our
Cat Creek holdings. This offer is for cash with
order. am also offering it on the installment
plan for $105, in five instalments Is cents per
share down and 20 cents per share in 100000
and 100 days. This enables the purchaser to
tie UP good-sized block of stock and pay for
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

of Wyoming, now many times that figure Wy
oming developed 100000 barrel production in
20 years, Montana in "a months.
1t is estimated that there will be at least 1000
drilling rigs at work in Montana oil fields next
season.
Where it is successful, and here in Montana
it just stinks of success there no game as prof
liable as the oil game. Witness the many Mon
tanans who were in modest circumstances a wear
or two ago, and are now individuals of wealth.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

who are now crashing their teeth because of a
sweet opportunity lost. 1t is gamble, of course,
but the best gamble in the world. Do not buy
more than you can afford to lose, but get in on
the stock of some company of known merit, of
good holdings, in proven field and sit tight
for the boom that is coming next season.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1922-11-24

Fire Insurance company, put some money into
leasing syndicate few months ago; oil was
struck on his land and he is on the road to for
tune.
A young Great Falls attorney who put his
legal services up for stock in a Cat Creek oil
company, could sell his-stocK now for 100000.
His dividend earnings are in excess of $4,000
year.
The list is long one and we have not the
space to go into details. The point is this: Mon
tana is on the verge of a great oil BOOM The
results of the development in various fields have
exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine,
and with money just little easier, the boom
will come and values will soar.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-10-19
Change Date Upon
Which Moore Speaks
Republican Candidate for Governor
VIII Speak In Twin Falls.
October 81.

In accordance with new schedule
announced Saturday by Frank l..
Stephan. chairman of the republi-
can central committee, Charles c.
Moore, Idaho's lieutenant governor
and candidate on the republican
ticket for governor, will speak In
Twin Falls. Tuesday night. October
81. instead OF on October 20. the
date previously announced. The
arrangement for Mr.. Moore's adj
dress was changed at the request OF
the county committee to avoid con-
flict with the Elks' circus.
In response to request OF citizens
OF the west end of the county. uni
ted States Senator frank r.. Good
ing will speak on political issues at
Bull tonight. the county chairman
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-10-19
TWO HUNDRED
MORE SHOULD
REGISTER HERE
Graves Reports Apathy Among Not-
ers in Making Themselves
Eligible 10 Vote.

There are several hundred per
sons in Filler precinct alone who
have not as yet registered for the
general election November Z. ae-
cording TO the estimate OF II. W.
Graves. local registrar.
On Tuesday Of this week s65 re-
gistrations had been recorded. most
Of these having been made previ-
Gus to the primary elections Aug
ust /.
In previous general elections
there have been approximately 500
votes cast in this precinct. II vot-
ing this year is normal. IL means
that more than zoe persons must
yet be registered.
An urgent campaign is being
made throughout the county to
have every voter register early.
There are only IA more days in
which to register. the books closing
the Saturday preceding the election.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-10-19
Business Clubs Hear
Report of Convention
Twin Falls Unit Costs TO Those from
Filler. Buhi. Burnley and
Rupert.

Eleven members of the Filler Bus
mess Women's club. together with
delegations from the clubs at Bull.
Burnley and Rupert we're guests OF
the Twin Falls club at a meet sun
day afternoon In the Business
women's club rooms to hear the re-
ports OF Miss Bussman OF Bull. who
attended the national convention at
chattanooga OF Business and Pro-
fessional Women's clubs of the Uni
ted states.
Miss Ebba sandgreen OF Bull.
state president. made a short talk
after the meeting had been called
10 order by Mrs. Cora w. Grouse,
president OF the Twin Falls club.
After Miss Bussman's interesting
and inspirational report, presidents
of the other clubs represented told
Df the work and plans OF their re-
spectiye organizations.
A social hour followed about the
es table which was presided over by
Mrs. Alice Abt and Mrs. Grouse.
Decorations were of autumn
caves and cosmos.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-10-19
Twin Falls City
Attorney Defendant

s. D. Davis. Twin Falls cir~ <sior-
Bey. II the defendant In an action
Instituted In district court by
the Salmon River Land 4 Water
company. wherein application Ia
made for an injunction to restrain
Dafls from diserting through
ditchis bitches OF the sboshone
Canal company. waters OF Salmon
river and its tributaries that has
been decreed 10 the salmon River
companies. A temporary restrain
ing order has been issued by Judge
". A. Bsbcoek The Salmon River
companies sliege that the entire
flow OF Salmon river and it's tribu-
taries will not exceed the 15oo-sec-
ond feet decreed to them by the dis
trict court In July. 1870.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-10-19
Maroa Hears Issues
of Campaign From
Democratic Viewpoint
n. &. Davis, Legislative AspirsBf.
Makes cbff Talk OF
Evening.

One OF the several scheduled dem
ocratle campaign meetings 10 this
county was held az Maroa Monday
evening. when six OF the county can
didates conducted a mass meeting
there. A fair sized crowd at
tended.
v. e. Davis. OF castleford. candi-
date for the state Legislature. made
the principal talk of the evening He
pledged. n elected. TO use his best
efforts 10 preserve the present water
rights Of the settlers on this tract.
and TO lower the assessed valuation
on land in this county.
Other candidates who attended
the session were T. Dan Conner.
commissioner candidate; J. ~ Mar
kel. and d. l.. Besmer. Legislative as
pirants. Judge John r. Davies. pro
bate judge nominee. and Guy L. Kin
ney. who seeks election as prosecut-
ing attorney.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-10-19
Burley Entertains
State Federation
of Women's Clubs
Filler clab Sends Delegates "a
Annual Convention; Borah
VIII Speak.

Burley Is this week entertaining
delegates from widely separated
Idaho points assembled to attend
sessions OF the ninth biennial con-
vention OF the Idaho State Fedora
ton OF womens clubs, October is
TO 20.
The delegates from the Filler
women's club to the convention are
Mrs. f. c. Graves, Mrs. O. n. Truitt
and Mrs. l.. II. Brown.
An address to be delivered Friday
evening at the close OF the conyen-
ton by Senator w. u. Borah. is an
outstanding feature OF the eonven-
tion program.
Unwilling OF the Old Oregon Trail
monument near the Unity siding
took place az sunset "Wednesday
evening with District Judge 7.
Bailey Lee as the principal speaker.
The Burley club will entertain
the federation members at ban
Hutt lhuIhuat tffuAhh ~ th' 49,
tional hotel.
A pageant 10 be given Thursday
evening by Campfire and Bee Hive
girls is an interesting contribution
TO the entertainment program.
The club women will be welcom
ed TO Burley by Mayor W. r. Girls
void and Miss Elizabeth Lodwick.
president OF the hostess club. and
Mrs. A. J. Snyder. Springfield. pres
dent OF the first district. with re-
.ponses by the presidents OF the sec
Dnd and third districts First day
sessions will be occupied with re-
ports OF Officers and memorial /
service in honor OF the past officers
xhose deaths have occurred since I
he last biennial.
Az chairman OF the loan scholar
hip fund division. Mrs. N. J. swee.
-. Twin Falls. viii present the d.
-ision's report Thursday afternoon.
md in the evening. with Mrs. Ly-
nan will address the delegates on
ne subject OF -sidelights OF the
biennial"
Mrs. y. v. Regan. Twin Falls.
hartman Of the music division. In
edition 10 presenting the report Of
bat division. will have charge Of
he state song contest and will con
ribute to the musical programs with
arp solos.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-10-19
PRUNE HARVEST
OVER AT BULL
The Orchard Has Been busy
Place Tor Two weeks; Crop
Was Abundant.

Prnne harvest is over at the +. c,
Marquardsen orchard. Picking stop
today and the last two carloads will
be shipped tomorrow, says the Bull
Herald.
IL has taken is cars to carry the
crop TO eastern markets. Mr.. Mar
quardsen sells TO commission house
and IL directs the destination OF the
cars. The first car left Bull. octo-
Der 2.
Sixty persons a day have been EN-
pIoyed during the harvest. Thirty TO
forty were pickers. the rest did box
ing. loading. hauling. etc. Plckers
received IL cents per box. IL is esti-
mated that harvesting costs $500.
Besides this the shipper guarantees
the freight which amounts TO about
$4,000
+. c. Marquardsen Is the largest
grower OF prunes In this part OF the
Snake River valley. w. X. Harvey
has shipped five cars and sold some
locally.