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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
TO LEGION CONVENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Kennedy
have left for San Francisco, Calf,
to attend the Americana Legion
convention. Mrs. Kennedy is a
state delegate from the auxiliary.
En- route they expect to visit in
Los Angeles. Centralia, Washing
ton, Portland. Ore, and Salt Lake
City.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
Salvation Army
J., Asks For. Clothes

The Salvation Army workers
have asked that everybody having
old clothes which they can spare
to send them to the barracks or
call headquarters. for with the
coming OF cold weather the de-
mafl for old clothing has become
SO great that everything which had
been on hand has been given away
Tartict'ar need ia being felt fol
school .children's clothes although
amost any kinds of clothing can be
used.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
GIRLS CLUB OF TRINITY
CHURCH

The Girls club of the Trinity
Lutheran church will meet Monday
evening, Oct. Is, at O'Clock in the
church parlors with Misses Ruth
and Edna Halverson and Emma
Taubert as hOstesses.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
RIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. G. j. Wallace will entertain
at birthday party for. her son,
Duncan, age 9, this evening. The
young people invited 20 help cele-
brate the happy occasion will have
a bond fire and roast ,wieners and
mashmellows after which a birth
day luncheon will be served by the
hos ess.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13

GUESTS At TARGET HOME
Mr.. and Mrs. !. Sanford Of Banks
are guests at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. w. ]. Targart for a week.
Mr.. Sanford is brother Of Mrs.
Targart. ). M.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
INSTALL MOTION PICTURE MA.
CHINE

" A motion picture machine was in.
stalled in st. Mays auditorium
yesterday. The new "ad" curtain
which will be used in connection
with this was installed last week
The pictures shown will be Of an ed
vocational nature.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
TO FLORIDA FOR WINTER

TO FLORIDA FOR WINTER
Albert, Peterson of Driscoll, Misses
Agnes Peterson, nurse at the Man
dan hospital and Irene Olson, nurse
at the st. Alexius hospital, left this
morning for Jacksonville, Fla, where
they will spend the winter.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13

BENEDICTS BRIDGE CLUB
The Benedict,;s Bridge club met
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Birlea
Ward yesterday evening. Guests
of the club for. the evening were
DR.. and Mrs. C. o. Robinson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
RIIMMACE AND Food s

RUMMAcE AND FOOD SALE.
The ladies of the 4th division
Of the Methodist Aid Society will
hold a food and rummage sale on
Saturday. Oct. 20. at, Sorenson's
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13

Blossom Time," the delightful
musical comedy full of smiles, tears
and wondrous music, j booked at
the Auditorium theater, for q limited
engagement of one night, Tuesday,
Oct. 10th, under the direction OF
the Messrs. Shubert. This rare mu
steal gem cannot fail to outlive
everything that has gone before it.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
MISS KOSE RETURNS

IS .s MISS KOSE RETURNS
/ Miss lAletha Rose, missionary for
the German Baptist church has re-
turned from q two-months visit In
the east. Miss Rose first went to
Ashburn Park, N. j.. and spent
week at the seashore. Later she
visited at the home OF her paretns
at Philadelphia, Pa.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
! WnMAN,s c1I1R

. WOMAN'S CLUB
The Woman's Club will meet at
the home of Mrs. w. w. Meyer, 211
w. Rosser Monday afternoon instead
of meeting with Mrs. E. B. German
as planned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
ATTEND GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. e. j. Gobel have
left for Sibley. Ia, to attend the
golden wedding anniversary Of
Mrs. GobePs parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. S. James. They were accOmpa-
MED on the trip by their daughter,
Mrs. William Robinson, Staples,
Mimi, and their son, Ray of Bis
marck. %~z
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
VISITING PARENTS

Mrs. B. e. Hitchcock is spendiny
several weeks with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs, Tattimar of velva,
She accompanied them home at
the conclusion OF their, visit with
her recently.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13

GUEST AT HIBBS' HOME.
Mrs. Pauline Hibbs nwysr OF Chi
caeo is in the city to spend Z week
with DR.. and Mrs. c.. G. Hibbs. 4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
TO GIVE GARD PARTY

~ GIVE CAHO fAn11
The Women's Benefit Association
of the Maccabees will give a Hal
lowe'en party Monday night at Bak-
er hall at 8 o'clock. A general invi-
tation is extended.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
RETITRN E3OM MOTOR :

RETURN FROM MOTOR TRIP
: Mrs. Robert Orr and daughter,
Miss Agnes ahaye returned from a
motor "trip to Winnipeg, Canada.
and points in Minnesota where
they visited with friends and rel
atives. They have been absent
from the city for the past six
weeks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13

CARONETS ARE WORN
Small black velvet hats become dis
tinctiye indeed by adding wired
coronet of black Chantilly lace.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
ON HUNTING PARTY.

Charles Wattam Of Fargo, former
" Ct this city. was to come to Steele
today to join B. F. Tillotson Of this
city on q hunting. party. s,1,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13

With immortal melodies by the IA
nous composer, Franz Schubert, it is
relief to sit through this musical
Offering, in which one musical num-
Der is followed by another of even
greater beauty. S.gmund Romberg,
who adapted the composers exquis-
lite unfinished Symphonic" ave
Maria" moment Musical 'Sere-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
ATTEND HOME COMING.

ATTEND HUME COMINI. :
Harold Shaft and X. J. Murphy are
among the University Of North Da-
kota graduates who are attending
the home coming in Grand Forks to-
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13

MUFFS HERE AGAIN
i Muffs ara to be carried again this
winter, according to the latest in
formation from Paris. The barrel
and pillow type will predominant.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13

made" and Song of Love" deserves
great deal of credit for preserving
the great masters melodious and
musicianly charm. The story of the
life Of Franz Schubert, around which
the plot Of the play revolves, is full
Of love interest mingled with tears.
Seats are now one sale for the en-
gagement of ~Blossom Time"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
FAr2MEA INSCITY

4. s. III. Drum. prominent farmer
- the, Mofht district n1otored to
Bismarck yesterday on buGlness.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
'CJTY HWOPPER9

Mrs. Anton Kramer.t Haxelton
Nsrs Pan MSttheys Of Haxebtoz
,ahopped here yesterday,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-13
MRS GROSS RETURNS

y MRS. GROSS RETURNS
Mrs. ]. F.. Paul Gross who has
been. visiting with her husband at
Great Falls for the past month has
returned. On her way home she WIS.,
tied with Otto Gross at Minot.
I Rev. J. Gill of Hazen stopped
over in Bismarck yesterday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
LEGO N PLANS
FOR ARM|ST|CE
PROGRAM
Appropriate Exercises Sche-
duled for Celebration of
Anniversary

AS Armistice day comes on Sunday
Grangeville will hold services on that
day that are in keeping with the
event, and Saturday as well. On Sat-
urday is planned a hilarious time
similar to the old Fourth of July
celebrations. Weather permitting,
there will be races and other events
for the children and entertainment
for the grown ups during the after
noon. Cash prizes will be given for
the athletic events, which will be held
on Main street.
In the evening Thomas Gilmore Lucy
will give an entertainment in the Odd
Fellows hall. Mr.. Lucy is declared
to be delightful entertainer, having
had several years experience and a
large selection of programs to draw
from. His evenings entertainment
will consist of original and selected
songs, poems and stories, also light
ming crayon sketches, costume por-
trayals of world celebrities, Shake
sperean recitals and numerous imper-
sonations. These will be blended in
such a way that the entertainment will
suit all temperaments.
On Monday night, November II.
Post No. 81, American legion, will
give its annual Armistice day dance
in Dreamland hall. A complete pro-
gram will appear next week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
B|NN|ON STARTS
TO PEN; WEARS
OREGON BOOT.
Objects at First, but Finally
He Decides to Go
Peacefully

With an Oregon boot strapped to
his leg, Lem Binnion, convicted Octo-
Der "a of rape, was Wednesday
noon started ON his journey to the
Idaho state penitentiary, at Boise, to
commence a sentence of from fifteen
to thirty-fve years.
Binnion was taken to Lewiston on
the stage by Special Deputy Sheriff
John Seay, and at Lewiston he was
delivered to Travelling Guard George
Roberts, of the penitentiary.
Binnion objected to wearing the
Oregon boot, but was told that he
either must wear it and accompany
the deputy to Lewiston, or remain in
the Idaho county Jail until the peni-
Tertiary guard could gather in Lewis
ton a prisoner from Moscow and one
from Orofino, and then come to
Grangeville for Binnion.
Finally Binnion expressed willing
ness to wear the boot, and said he
even wouldn't object to going down
Main street, Lewiston, with it strapped
to him.
The prisoner was not advised of the
time he was to leave for the peniten-
tiary until a short time before his
departure was scheduled. He refused
to say goodbye to Deputy Sheriff
Robertson, but was friendly TO Deputy
Powell Sheriff Eller was on Salmon
river, Wednesday, and did not see
Binnion leave.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
NEW TAX LAW IS
BEFORE HIGH
COURT
High Tribunal Must Decide on
Constitutionality of Re-
lief Measure

Idaho state supreme court has taken
under advisement three actions attack
ing constitutionality of the tax relief
measures enacted by the 1923 legisla-
ture. One started in the supreme
court asks for q court order direct
ing the Ada county tax collector to
accept an offer of tax money made on
the basis of the new law. The tax
collector has refused to take note Of
the new law, saying it is unconstitu-
tiOnal.
Under it's provisions, property which
has passed to the county's possession
because of delinquent taxes for 1920,
1921 and 1922, may be redeemed by
paying the amount of the tax together
with percent interest from the date
of delinquency. The law is based on
the assumption that the county has
not sold the property.
The other two cases are appeals from
Washington county, in which actions
we're instituted by county officials to
bring both sides of the question be-
fore the court.
County treasurers generally over the
state have taken the ground that the
law is unconstitutional and have re-
fused to accept offers of tax money
on its basis. They contend that the
law in effect before the 1923 legisla-
ture met, levying a 6 percent penalty
and l percent per month interest on
taxes should apply.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
SCHOOL
SMITH
rszSs-sv.z :. 49,
HUGHES AID
crangeville High Is So Des-
ignated by the State Board
Of Vocational Education
Will Receive $3.50 Idaho and
Federal Money for Work in
Home Economic Department

crangeyille high school has been
designated by the state board OF yo-
cotional education as Smith-Hughes
school Only three schools were added
70 the list in Idaho this year.
The Smith-Hughes law provides for
federal. state and local cooperation
IN vocational training in the schools
Of tbe country. Grangeville high
school has been designated as a school
conducting work in vocational home
economies. The work this year will
no organized with the view to training
the Girls enrolled in the course to
Inv. plan, and serve meals and to
give them considerable training in
These lines. The goal is to train the
girls to conduct a home.
The work in vocational home econ
omics in the state must be of the
practicaI type, and the cooperation OF
the state and federal governments
aids in providing better educational OPP
portunities for high school girls, it
lis pointed out.
"The wisdom of the state legislature
in providing appropriations for the
continuance of vocational educa-
ton in Idaho has been sustained
by the results of the work." says a
statement by Supt J. II. Gore. "The
home economics depart
ment, which previously had a STAN
dard rating, will now do better work
than ever.
Compliance with the Smith-Hughes
requirements has been under consid-
Grafton by the administration of the
local school for almost year. The
school is doubly grateful for designa-
ton, for it means that it will receive
approximately $3.50 of state and feder-
al money for this work"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
ALBERT w. HAYES is
SUMMONED BY DEATH

With the death on Saturday of Al
bert w. Hayes, at his home at Mt.
Idaho. another of the early pioneers
has gone Coming to Camas Prairie
in August, 1908, he spent practically
all the rest of his life on his ranch
above Mt. Idaho.
In 1904 he obtained the mail route
between Grangeville and Mt. Idaho
and for eighteen years was a faithful
carrier, making trip daily between
the two towns. He was known far
and wide and many friends and rel
atiyes are left to mourn his loss.
Albert w. Hayes was born in Iowa,
ON June "a, 1859. On October 1, 1888,
he was married to Anna May Slime
man and to them were born five chill
dren. who survive him. At sixteen
years of age ne was baptised in the
Christian church, of which he had
since been a member
Besides his widow, Mrs. Anna
HAYES. he leaves the following sons
and daughters: Mrs. Blanche Heitter
Camas, Wn.; Mrs. Grace Shinkle
Grangeville: Mrs. Maud Donnally
Lester Hayes and Guy Hayes, all OF
Mt Idaho.
Funeral services were held Thurs
dav afternoon at 80 at Mt. Idaho
the Rev. r. r. Martin officiating. The
funeral was under auspices OF the
Woodmen Of the World. Burial, di
rected by p. s. Hancock, was In MI
Idaho cemetery.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
MISS CAMPBELL BRIDE
OF WASHINGTON MAN

Miss Alice Mildred Campbell, daugh-
/ ter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Campbell,
of this city, and Aaron J. Sunel, of
Bellingham, Wn., were married Wed
nesday evening at 6 80, in the home
| OF the brides parents, the Rev. R. r.
Martin, pastor of the Federated church,
officiating. The ceremony was wit
messed by small group of relatives
| of the couple.
Following the marriage ceremony,
the wedding party proceeded to the
nome of the brides brother, Judge
WI Campbell, where wedding sup
Per was served. Seated at the table
We're the bride and bridegroom, the
hev. and Mrs. r. r. Martin, Mr.. and
MRS. u b. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. K. Dufur and children, Mrs. Sam
Sunel, OF Bellingham, Wn., mother of
tle bridegroom, and her daughter. Hiss
MARIE; and Judge and Mrs. w. L.
Campbell.
~, Inc newly-married couple left on
Ihursday's morning train on a honey
moon trip to Spokane and Seattle. At
Ter November 10, they will be at home
At zOlo Young street, Bellingham, Wn.
MI Sunel Is engaged in the haberdash-
cry business in Bellingham.
Inc pride is a popular Grangeville
SUI Sne has resided here since she
was child, and was graduated from
;H iran in 1922. She took a prom
snsnt part in musical iwork in the
SCHOOL SCHOOL During the last year, she at
Snued oregon Agricultural college,
Sv..anls' Ore, and there she met Mr.
s,t Ine bridegroom attended the Univer-
O' vi washington, Seattle, and later
hoo a. ", and since leaving college has
oeen IN business in Rnllinohann
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
oAMPBELLS ON AUTO
= TRIP TO CALIFORNIA

~ Nj, and Mrs Charles r. Campbell,
70 tonne .ne imperial, have departed by au-
r va.oolie Tor California, where they ex-
shss 70 spend the winter. During their
rir"a 10. s. Vincent, of Salmon
d. VIII have charge of the hotel.
,lo Ielore his departure, Mr.. Campbell
f seutared he felt himself exceedingly
v, ,.ulate In being able to induce Mr..
dn intent TO assume charge of the hotel
uurlng the winter.
amesharaing the departure of the
'ne .,,I following letter:
A. Inis is passed and censored by
eve eve travelling men. who have made
and nl'ias Prairie for the last few years
ana we must say with regret that Mr.,
to IN ,lrs. Campbell's loss will be great
arc 'n I many men on the road. They
'e indeed very POPULAR
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
THREE MEMBERS
OF ONE FAMILY
ON TWO JURIES

Three members of one family,
drawn for jury duty, were ac-
copied for service on two juries
in district court, last week.
They were ]. f. Jenny and his
two step-sons, Herman Schubert
and August Schubert, all of Cot
tonwood. The three sat on the
sLaverty jury and on the BinniOn
jury.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
POSTPONE FEDERAL COURT

Moscow term of federal court has
been postponed from November 8 to
December 3, after the Occur dAlene
term, which is scheduled to open No
vember 10. Postponement was. made
on account of the heavy pres
sure of business in PocatellO.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
BOY STOLEN
BY FATHER,
WOMAN SAYS
3-Year-O Old Lad Snatched from
Her and Brought to Grange
vile, Only to Be Deserted
officers Seek Edward E. Hens
ley and Are Ready to Prose
cute Him for Abandonment

A mothers undying love for her
child brought Mrs. Edward f. Hens
ley, 81 and pretty, from LaGrande,
Ore, to Grangeville, Wednesday, to
claim her son, Victor, a sturdy little
fellow of 3, who was deserted here
by his father, several weeks ago.
Carrying in her arms an 1S-month-
old daughter, the young mother ar
rived on the evening train, and went
direct to the home of Mrs. Addie
Shearer, with whom the boy had been
left almost two months ago by the.
father, who promised to pay Mrs.
Shearer for the care of the child, but
who failed to remunerate her, and
finally deserted the boy.
Mother Weeps for Joy
Marked with pathos was the reun-
ion of the young mother and her
child. Weeping for joy, Mrs. Hensley
clasped Victor in her arms, and de-
clared he never, never could be taken
away from her again. Hearing that
the boy, a bright little chap, was
technically in charge of the authori-
ties of Idaho county, the young mo-
Their, between sobs, asserted she would
stay in Grangeville until he is re-
leased
1t was a touching story. that was
related by Mrs. Hensley of what she
claimed was the kidnapping of her
child by its father, who quit his fam
lily in Colfax, Wn., early in Septem-
Der.
He Wouldn't Support Her
Mrs. Hensley said she had decided
to separate from Hensley, because he
would not support herself and child
rem. While in Colfax, the father
snatched the boy from his mothers
side, and taking with him clothing
to his wife, Hensley gave
her a SO bill, Mrs. Hensley related,
and left her in a strange city with
the infant daughter. From that day
until recently, Mrs. Hensley did not
know what had become of her son.
She went to the home of her brother,
in LaGrande, where she hoped, almost
against hopes, that she would even
tually find her little boy.
An item in a Spokane newspaper
the abandonment of the
child in Grangeville came to the at
tentiOn of relatives of Mrs. Hensley,
who advised her where the boy was
located, and Immediately she came to
for the child.
Officers Seek Father
Mrs. Hensley was asked to remain
in Grangeville for several days, pend
ing efforts by officers to locate Hens
ley and prosecute him for abandoning
the child. He is believed to be in
the vicinity of Sweet, in Boise county,
where his mother resides.
Hensley worked with threshing
crews here during the fall, and is
said to have earned So a day, yet
he failed to contribute toward the
Of his child He was once
arrested for drunkenness and spent a
night in the city Jail. While here,
he is said to have tried to sell cloth
ing belonging to his wife.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
DISTRICT COURT TO BE
IN SESSION TUESDAY

District court will be resumed Tues-
dav morning by Judge w. E. McNaugn-
ton. Fourteen civil actions are set TOT
trial. On November 10, is scheduled
the action brought by Idaho county
against the Fem Highway district,
seeking TO compel the highway district
TO repair the Grave creek road.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
RUSH BUILDING OF
HARDWARE STORE

Erection Of the new store sbpildt
ing for the Miller Hardwasc
ment Co., % the sfte OF the old 1iafs'
Street garage, is being pushed rapidly,
A large crew Of 4en il at work on
the job The coIIctete walls have been
poured. the snbfoor mid and the root
is taking shape. Within another week,
the roof will probably be completed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
COUNTIES MUST PROVIDE ROAD
MONEY TO GET FEDERAL AID

: Finances for. building Idaho high
ways iksse bqxsai a11s1nea' n tby s.. al
M41o1af fo1e5aIs4id nznds since. 93 Z,
rord7ne Il aik u4ss nd a. i1aiiJiie 1T tire
obice Of 4he diraefer -. hjgbways. ~
s of, this &snx5aQA. sisesst - sssEsis -
sitsei' spax1t ~ tfbiesfs of esii3afesl
l6aviffe Z taiAnce arai}able Tor new
work Of 81, 432, 097.52. To get this re-
naming money, either state, counties
or highway districts must raise an
ainount equal to 40 percent Of the
balance. as the federal government
puts up IS percent Of the funds for a
project.
The state has only its share of the
automobile license fees and the gaso-
line tax with which TO carry on new
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
HEIMARK-REDHAAR MARRIAGES

Miss Berniece Heimark, of Green
creek, and James J. Reidhaar, Of near
Grangeville, were married Thursday
evening at s by Probate Judge w. L.
Campbell, in his office in the court
house.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MARRIAGE

Miss Iva Mae Stamper, of Lewiston
and ID. 1 Kissinger. of Sweetwater,
we're married Wednesday evening IN
the Federated parsonage, by the Kew
r. r. Martin. Mr.. and Mrs sam
Kennedy of Fem, witnessed the GER
emory.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-11-01
This Week
Henry Ford. Acute Stage!
Farm House Conversation
An Election Starter
Secretary Weeks Position
By Arthur Brisbane

Henry Ford's public message to Mr..
Weeks, secretary of war, will interest
politicians and farmers. Ford invites
libel suit by his blunt statement that
Weeks is selling Muscle Shoals piece
meal to prevent Ford's producing cheap
fertilizer there for fathers, thus in
terferiAg with the fertilizer trust.
which practices extortion VIGOROUSLY.
Ford's talk is blunt. Weeks accused
OF destroying what might be made the
greatest munition plant on earth, our
greatest assurance of victory, in case
of war;" to keep Ford from giving
cheap fertilizer to farmers.
President Coolidge knows that this
statement by Ford will be discussed
in every farm house in the United
States, and believed by 80 OUT of 1000
farmers.
After this attack ON Weeks, Ford
will be bound to enter the 1924 cleo
ton as candidate against the Repub-
lican party, and let farmers decide be-
tween him and the Republican admin
istration. Ford couldn't possibly do
less.
It's an interesting situation for Mr..
Coolidge, also for Mr.. McAdoo.