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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-31

obscured his vision for a moment
Then he understood McGuffey had a
! rapid-f1re gun trained on the war;, and
the savages, with frightful yells, were
| fleeing madly from the little shells.
Half dozen of them lay dead and
wounded close by.
'Hooray," yelled Mr.. Gibney, and
dashed at the post which held Captain
Scraggs prisoner. He struck 1t pow
erful blow with his shoulder and
| Scraggs and the post crashed to the
| ground. In an instant Mr.. Gbney was
on his knees, tearing at Scraggs' rope
| shackles with his teeth. Five minutes
later, Captain Scraggs' hands were
free. Then Scraggs did a like service
for Gibney.
All the time the shells from the Mag
gle II were bursting around them
every second or two, and 1t seemed as
IL they must be killed before they
could make their escape.
As they tore along through the
jungle path Mr.. Gibney's good right
eye (his left was obscured) detected
two savages crouchlng behind a clump
Of coco palms.
There's the king and Tabu-Tabu."
yelled Scraggs. Lets round the beg.
gars up"
"Sure," responded the commodore,
wen need 'em for hostages II we're
to get that black coral. Wen turn EN-
over to McGuffey."
I'D better ease up a minute, sir, +"
said the mate to Mr.. McGuffey. "The
guns getting fearful hot"
Let her melt" raved McGuffey,
cut keep her worldn' for all she's
worth. I'll have revenge for GIBBS
death, or-sufferin' mackerelP'
McGuffey once more sat down On
the cabin yentuatOr. He pointed
dumbly to the beach, and there, pad
ding off to the Maggie II, were two
naked canmbals and two naked white
men in a canoe. Five minutes later
they came alongside. McGuffey met
them at the rail. and he smiled ard
licked his lower lip as the trembling
monarch ard his prime minister, In re-
Spouse to a severe application Of Mr.
Gibneya hands and feet, came flying
over the raj. Mr.. Gibney and Captain
Scraggs followed.
'T'm much obliged to you, Mac" said
Mr.. Gibney. striving brayely 10 appear
jaunty. zone Of your frst shots came
between my legs and cut the rope that
held me, and banged me and the post
was tied to all over the lot. A frag-
ment Of the shell appears 10 have
taken away part Of my or. but !
guess I'll recover. We're pretty well
shook M, Mac. old socks, and a Jolt
Of whisky would be IN order after
you've put the irons on these two can
nibals."
AT $50 o'clock Of re morning Of
the day following the frightfuI expert
ence Of Commodore Glbney and Cap
tain Scraggs with the cannibals Of
Kandava. the members Of The Maggie
II syndicate faced saeh other gcroaz
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-31

At bennington there stands a trss
which claims. or has claimed, 70 be
the geographical center Of England.
A few miles awey lies Stratford on
The Avon, 50 near the geographical
center that one might fancy II placed
there m purpose 10 signify e re nc
spiritual ceuter Rf Enx.aod
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-31

the Maxim-vickers 'pom-porn" gun Or
top Of the house. The last bolt that
held it in place had just been screwed
tight when clear and shrJl over the
tops of the jungle and across the still
surface of the little bay there Hoated
to McGuney's ears the single word:
"Helpr'
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-31
Whipping Ended Romano

This little episode in my life Oc-
CURED when ! was hut six years Of
age. A leighbor's boy. Jack, and 1
loved each other, All was settled be-
tween us that we should get married
and start housekeeping in our coal
house. which was not used during the
summer. We had to furnish our
house first. All went on well until
our parents began missing things
dishes, etc. A whipping apiece and
our romance ended Chicago Journal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-31

Even tall man may not be above
criticism.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-31
CHAPTER XII.

On board the Maggie IT b. McGuffey,
Esquire, had just gotten into position
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Majority of Voters in Sioux County do Want County
Seat at Selfridge--Out of 1927 Votes Selfrdge Re.
ceves only 535

Another chapter the fight that has been wagd inter-
mttngy Selfrdge organization
ending thereof like chapters leaves the county
more securely located at Fort Yates
The passed has been unique The fight
Yates and carried
Indians of this and neigbong districts, and them largely
The
ed chiefly meetings held for the informing the Indian
by either Sefrdge
ngs Ball and Poupine The Fort Yates Indians did
meetings outside Of the district but that
them TIE other meeting TO speak against the removal Of
the county "
Sridge part, cened their activities effort
solid When
their hopelessy
all
This less popotionaey then they received four
campaign remarkably bitterness
sides continue harmoniousy
in working the of the county.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Church Fair is
Big Success '!',

u.s. E j -
The church fair held in the a
gency hall Mondoy and Tuesday
evenings was an unqualified success,
financially as well as socially.
The total gross proceeds Of the fair
amounted to $1O45. OF this $639
represents the net gain, as the ex-
penses Of the fair, including the cost
ofthe various articles which were
sold amounted to s406. Father
Bernard wishes to thank the many
who SO kindly contributed their part
towards making the fair the COM
plete success that it was.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Kill TurHsy Duzzaru,

The green lly and the turkey buzz
zard are twn Of, mankind's worst
enemies. because they help spread in.
fantile paralysis germs and other
malignant forNs Of disease. The buzz
zard was in large measure responsi-
BILE for the spread of rinderpest in
South Africa. cholera in India and
the epidemic that killed off the water
buffalo in the Philippines. The green
fly and the turkey buzzard should
be killed on sight.-Thrift Magazine.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Chronicles of the West

Mrs. John O'Donnell visited at
Stockdales in Morristown Saturday.
Mr.. Roscoe Wilfong and Mr..
Hans Thompson were Thunder
Hawk callers Saturday.
Geo. Goodmanson returned from
Chicago Friday where he had taken
two carloads of cattle the week be-
fore.
Mrs. Henry Holland and daugh-
ter Gladys left Thursday for Iowa
They will be gone all winter visit.
ing theirGelatives and friends.
The Leadon school started Mon
day morning. Mr.. Lynch young
man from Bismarck took up his
duties as teacher for this year
Mr.. md Mrs. f. l.. Bush and
Myrtle Davis visited in Lennon
Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Ben Irons were
very much surprised Monday even.
ing when their friends gathered at
the Sam Irons home to bid them
good. bye before they left for their
new home in Oregon. The ladies'
took the supper, which was served
early in the evening. After supper
very enjoyable evening was spent
singing and visiting. These people
will be missed from the community !,
but we wish them success in their
new home,
Miss Kate Cordley returned home
Sunday from a two years trip in the
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
WAY the Moon n, Arid.

The moon Is smaller globe than
the earth. It's gravity Is only one
sixth Of that Of ours. As conse.
quence the atmospheric pressure nor.
NAL to the moon Is far too low to con-
dense water. Steam issuing from
vent remains steam. The internal
forces Of tie stee,m's molecules are
greater than tl'e attractive force of the
moon. Steam few away as it emerged,
leaving the moon arid and waterlesk
Chicago Tribune.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
How Aluminium occurs.

Aluminium is not found in pure
FORM, but In combination, chiefly as an
oxide In the mineral corundum (ruby,
sapphire and emery); hydrated oxide
IN bauxite. hydrarglllite and diaspore !;
hydrated phosphate in wavelllite; hy-
drous sulphate in combination with
potash in alunlte and in combination
with oxygen and metals as aluminates,
as in spinel, chrysoberyl and gahnite.
1t also is found as silicate in various
clays. 1ts chief ore Is bauxIte.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Pearls Lona Initiated.

The imitation of pearls is not a new
industry, but was carried on centuries
ago. In the inventory Of the Jewels Of
a French lady Of high degree in 1881
there is named "un collier de perles
fausses," a necklace Of false pearls,
but more than century earlier pearls
were made in France BY q jeweler
named Jaquin. and SO successful was
the manufacturer. It was said the
finer ones were bought up by the deal.
ers Of Asia and became rare III France
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Royal Road to Success.

Whatever your occupation in life
may be apply yourself to It seriously
and diligently. Let 1t be the subject
which dominates your thoughts, be.
cause your success will be measured
by the interest you take in what you
are doing. Intense interest will mean
close application and hard work and 1t
is only along that road that success
and contentment are to be found.-EMx. FL
change.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Beliefs. Concerning Lightning.

Continental Europe had and has, Its
superstitions regarding lightning. In
some parts it Is believed that the bird
called cross-bill, kept in the house as
pet, is sure preventive Of destruc-
ton Of the house by lightning or fire.
It Is said that this power is granted
to the bird because it used its pecu-
ltarly shaped bill, with the two man
dibles curved and crossed over each
ather,ss to extract the .nails from, the
wounds of Christ impaled on the cross.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Sioux County Gives Nestos
Lead Of Over $50; .O'Connor
has Easy Majority of $50
Ft Yates Gives OConnor 1856, Frazier 18; Nesos 189
Lemke, ,5---Whte Bird Gives O'Connor SO, Frazier
81; Nestos 1O2 Lemke IL

Reports this indicate Nesto
With 1856 reporting Nestos had $500
341 The senatorial
number precincts OConnor has 6 15 and Frazier 643
the mostly will undoubt
edly go for Frazier
county complete unocaly with exception
candidates Cannon Ball Reports however, indicate
practically solid there for ependnt candidates The
candidates all
below:
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
"GentIemen Of the euard.n

The original function of the house.
hold cavalry was to protect the kings
person, and Charles II saw to it that
his life guards were recruited from old
Cavalier families. Even the privates
were men Of very good families, and
we're we'll paid. Their fine uniforms
and finer swagger were an essential
part Of the splendor Of Whitehall.
They were called Gentlemen Of the
Guard"
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Meteorites.

Though there is some uncertainty
as to the origin of meteoric stones or
meteorites, says the Scientific Amer
lean. they probably are the minute
fragments of the primitive solar neb-
ula that failed to be swept up orig
inally in the formation Of the larger
members Of the system and which
finally CHANGED to be trapped by the
earth's atmosphere.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Land Of Stone Trees.

Rock impressions Of palm leaves
have been uncovered near Florissant,
Col, the stem of an exgenous tree
mined in chunk of coal at Leyden,
and petrified stumps Of trees found
in the streets of Denver.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09

John Tuntland will be the next
commissioner for the End district.
The vote on commissioner was:
A. Colville 292
John Tuntland 341
The contest for official paper was
won by the Sioux County Pioneer.
The Pioneer received 573 votes snd
the Selfridge Journal 1922. This
gives the Pioneer an even greater
majority than two years ago.
j. G. Shields is reelected Regis.
ter Of Deeds by a majority Of 524.
Further details of the election
will be published next week.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Wrong Slant.

A pessimist is a fellow who, when
told that he should cheer up, as things
are not as bad as they look, replies:
mo, but they seem so."-vaudeville
News.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Moon Absolutely Without water.

Moon Absolutely Without Water.
There is no water on the moon, The
mountains there are as dry as powder.
They are deslccated far beyond tho
extremes Of the most parched Of earth.
~ deserts. On this globe there is al
ways little water to be found, even
IN the most baked and unpromlsing
spots. Only few drops, perhaps, but
water. On the moon there is not even
one Drops. F. Maxwell, in the Chi.
cago Tribune.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Man Too Richly Endowed.

Mans happiness, as L construe,
comeS of his greatness; it is because
there Is an Infinite in him, which, with
all his cunning, he cannot quite bury
under the Finite.-Carlyle.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
kespino out, the Cats.

The Leicester City bench yesterday
decided that any person was legally
entitled to place on his$garden broken
bottles to keep of dogs and cats. a
summons for serious injury to 9 dog
was dismissed. Manchester (Eng.)
Guardian.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
To Mark Borrowed China.

To mark cups or other china that
are to be loaned for social occasions,
Afpaly small pieces of adhesive aAapA
ON which the name of the owner has
been written in indelible ink, to sthe
bottoms of the dishes. This method
Of Identification will not be noticed
by the user.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
The whenc ceness q the Alphabet.

According to DR.. G. &. Moldeuke,
the Egyptologlst, the alphabet was not
Invented by the Phoenicians. who
merely lifted twenty-five letters
from the Egyptians, and then spread
them as their own through Greece
and Italy.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Relics Of confed eracy.

The cell table used by Jefferson
Davis, president Of the Confederate
States Of America, while confined as
a prisoner in Fortress Monroe follow
ing the close Of the war, Is. in the
collection of interesting relics in the
Confederate museum in Richmond.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Kerosene Makes Heat.

One Of the new rivet heaters uses
kerosene for fuel, Transforming into
gas that is blown by compressed air
to create temperature of 5000 de-
grees.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09

west. She plans to spend the win
ter with her mother and brothers
near Pretty Rock.
Mrs. Maude Locke and sons
moved on the James William place
last Monday.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Bird Builds Fancy Bungalow.

The bower bird Of Australia builds
a very elaborate nest which resembles
a bungalow. When this is finished the
bird proceeds to decorate it with flow.
ers and other objects Of bright colors.
Any other bird which undertakes to
interfere with the decorations Is n,
for good thrashing, for the bower
bird objects to any criticism of its
work.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
..Eaelna th. Mu.lc.n:

The proverbial phrase 'to face the
music" is probably derived from the
stage, where it was used by actors In
the greenroom when preparing to 60
on the boards.
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
MANY CLOSE CONTESTS
IN COUNTY ELECTION
Tuntland, Pulling, Purchase, Carignan, Shields,
Caddell and Sioux County Pioneer are
Winners

Complete unofficial returns on
county candidates indicate that Cad
del is the next sheriff. The vote
on sheriff is as follows:
Gayton 80
King 375
Caddell $50
Geo. H. Purchase has beaten Edw.
S. johnson by 50 votes, Purchase
getting 6O4 and johnson 551.
Chas s. Pulling wins out for
County Judge by a margin Of some
SO votes. Beede's vote being 596
and Pulling's 632
M. Carignan Jr. is reelected
Clerk of court by a majority Of 2O3
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
A great big baby boy was born
this morning to Mr.. and Mrs, A. D.
Offley

True aristocracy in leather, as in
human beings, manifests itself. It can
be quickly recognized. Boot and Shoe
Recorder. @ s.. II. II,
Sioux County pioneer., 1922-11-09
Fort Yates Will Keep County Seat
Cannon Ball, White Bird and
Fl. Yates Roll Up Big Ma
jorities Against Removal
County Seat Removal Vote by Precincts

Precinct For Removal For Removal Against
Solen to Selrdge Removal
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25

An event that will move the balance of our Dry Goods Stock, W
Goods that you will need every day throughout the summer NOR
disc it must g at prices that will move it. REMEMBER THE DATE FIRST
Sae-The GRAB BOX-15 cents a Grab. at g a +. sharp. Aluminium Trade Chips W
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25

with his brother Richard, of the Cam.
rud country.
w. L. Young was a caller in oul
berg Friday.
The ball game at Lustre Sunday
was a real game, even if the Pro
gressive boys did lose out by one
score. They only played seven in
nings, so Progressive had a part of
a show if winning. Get real ener
getic boys and make the next game
an exclusive me-.
A. S. Johnson autoed out Satur-
day returning to the Point Sunday.
Mr.. Johnson called on relatives. in
Guiding his grandson. He says he is
a dandy.
The dance at Nels Lund's was well
attended in spite of the stormy wea-
Their. The. musician was full of pep.
Mrs. Joseph Readicker and daugh-
ter Margaret spent the weeks end
at the Koch home at Lustre.
Mrs. Blossom Miller left for Chi
nook where she will spend a few
months teaching.
Miss Marian Walter returned to
her school at Waska, Monday, after
in the teachers convention.
1t doesn't pay to run a Ford on it's
reputation. It needs a little gaso-
line. Let's boost for a few oil sta
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25

planting potatoes n day last week.
Ralph and Everett Sickels called
on Max Seminars Sunday.
The Boys Corn Club held their
first meeting last Saturday evening.
They have ten members enrolled.
Russell Hansen has been helping
his brother Elmer a few days with
farm work.
The Farm Bureau expects to give
an ice cream social June 3rd. Uncle
Sam Hampton is expected to give a
lecture on that date. Everybody in
vited to attend.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
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Church services will be held next
Sunday afternoon, May %, at 2:3O
at the Wide Awake school house.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Toavs of Min
nesota have been visiting the past
week at the A. F. and N. F. Toavs
homes. They left Monday evening
for Idaho to visit some of their child
rem.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Burnison and
children and Miss Covell were enter
tanned Sunday evening at 0. w.
Olson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Boyer
and children of Wolf Point enjoyed
Sunday supper at the Albert Lee
home.
Everybody in this community is
busy getting corn ground plowed and
planted. Fields are containing from
Is to As acres each.
County Agent Noble and DR.. Os-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
RURAL CORRESPONDENCE
From Our Rural Patrons

born were callers in this neighbor-
hood Tuesday.
A meeting for the Wide Awake
ladies will be held at the home of
Mrs. Earl Maltby next Tuesday after
noon, May 80. Each lady is request
ed to wear her favorite apron, also
bring material to make an apron for
a bazaar to be held this fall.
Don't forget the motion picture
program given by the county agent
Wednesday evening, May 81. Adj
mission free.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
DIRECTORY OF
FARMS
SURROUNDING WOLF POINT

More than eighty farm names
have been sent in to The Herald and
require too much space to continue
to publish in full. So a new start
has been made and the names will
be published as sent. Select a name
for your farm home and hand or
mail it in. Please give distance and
direction from Wolf Point, also from
other places if you wish, your stock
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Youngkin Of the
Point moved out to their farm near
West Fork, where they will spend a
few months farming and getting all
ready for the big 1928 crop.
Mr.. Switzer and Mr.. Black made
Volt their business point Monday.
Dance at the Liberty school, May
27. Don't forget the place and don't
forget the date. Everyone is cor
daily invited to attend this hop.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
SAND CREEK ITEMS
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The good showers are a boon to
the growing grain. Most farmers are
through seeding.
H. E. Seminars made a trip to
Wolf Point uast Saturday.
School will close at the Mus school
next Friday. A picnic dinner will
be served.
Mrs, Oscar Olsen supervised tile
9Th grade examinations held at the
Mus school.
B. H. Wilson and E. F. Styer are
putting in a crop on the Harry Som
mars farm
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Campbell were
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25

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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
Ell DORADO

Ell DORADO
Ia miles north Of Wolf Point, a
mile west of Powder River Trail.
brand, K lazy 6 over bar, left
shoulder on horses, left ribs on
cattle) Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Maltby,
Wolf Point.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
VOLT NEWS-CAN
gg

Hearty congratulations are extern
ded to MI. and Mrs. VIM. Johnson
upon the arrival of a bog boy.
Now grandpa can "set 'em up"
on his first grandson with smacks.
Ed. Camrud returned from North
Dakota last week. He will summer
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25

brand if you use one, and names of
owners. There is no charge, it is a
free service.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
~GOLDENROD RANCH

Twenty miles north of Wolf Point
on the Scobey Trail. Cora A.
Spencer, Volt.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
EN- COW N

HOOK EN- COW RANCH
Eighteen miles northwest of Wolf
Point, on Wolf Greek (brand w
lazy B over quarter c%ircle.) Left
thigh on horses, left hip on cattle.
Christ Sand, Wolf Point.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
MEADOWLAWN

Thirty miles north of Wolf Point.
Lula NJ. Cooke, Camrud.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25
SANDY LOAN FARM

17h miles north Of Wolf Point on
Scobey Trail. Zach Bartel, Volt.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-05-25

For the News read The Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-17
NEW TRAFFIC
RULES WANTED

VANCOUVER. II. c. Nov -
The Vancouver Automobile club will
discuss the adoption OF code Of
signals for the use Of drivers OF
motor cars In traffic at lts next
meeting. A code similar 10 that In
use In the United States and In
some 81 the Canadian provinces Is
urged by certain members OF the
club. who stated that itn usc has
made the streets safer and has been
much appreciated by pedestrians.
The holding out Of one hand 10
signal the direction Of a turn ls one
OF the simplest methods. and that In
easy TO execute and easily seen, and
II 10 in use on the south side OF the
line almost universally. IL In stated.
SO at the next meeting tho club
will decide whether 10 ask the pro
vincial government 60 embody a
code In the British Columbia motor
act
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-17
GRAIN MARKET
CLOSES HIGHER

CHICAGO Nov. iT.-Grain prices
closed sharply higher on the Chicago
board 81 trade ON heavy milling
demand Tor wheat aud feeding de-
mnnd Tor corn. The Liverpool and
Winnlpeg markets strengthened to-
cal prices. Provisions closed higher,
December wheat opened unehunE-
Cd 81 SIS and closed mp Ne MAY
opened up &c az si.iss closed up
nc July opened unchanged at
81 nNis and closed M sc
December corn opened up Ne at
- - e and closed up A. e. May open
closed up Nc.
pccemher oats opened unchanEed
and closed up iac. May opened up
kc at t3Ac and closed up Nc. July
opened up sc at toAc and closed
up Ar