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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
BIG NET GAIN
ON HOGS MADE
IN DIVIDE CO,
Farmer Shows How Well Bal.
anced RatiOns Made Big
Money on Bunch Of Hogs

w. C. Martin, farmer living IL
miles south of Crosby, No. OAK
made big net gain on 10 grade
Duroc-Jersey pigs, farrowed from
one sow during the past summer by
feeding well-balanccs rations with
sufficient pasture and "Hogging off,
corn. The sow, grade Duroc-Jer-
scy, farrowed on April % u uniform
litter of 10 pigs sired by pure bred
Duroc-Jersey boar.
The cost of feeding the 10 pigs
and the sow was as follows:
35 bu. cracked wheat ....... $500
800 lbs. shorts .............. 300
1, "A. corn "hogged of" ....... 1900
SIS bu. ground barley ..... 21.45
20 bu. Speltz ............... 800
10 bu. rye ................... 600
Total cost of feed 80. .$118.45
One pig killed on November
dressed 155 lbs. 9 pigs killed on
December 8, dressed 1867 lbs. Total
weight dressed 2022 lbs. or an aver
age weight Of 2O2.2 lbs. each at less
than 2 1-2 months of age.
The pigs were sold dressed at 1Oc
per lb. making $2O2.2O gross returns.
Net returns were $s3.75 on the pigs
plus 220 lbs. gain in live weight on
the sow.
A study of these figures will show
that the production of pigs in Divide
County can be made profitable en-
terprise even under the present poor
conditions. Selling dressed pigs at
10c per lb. is the lowest figure, which
has been known in this territory
during the past 10 years. A further
study of the foregoing record will
show that Mr.. Martin figured cost
Of grain at actual elevator prices
thus saving himself the cost of haul
ing it 13 miles to market.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
WEATHER AID
T0FARMERS,
SAYS EXPERT
Enabled Them To Clean Up
Late Work and Conserve
Feed Supplies

The open winter to date has fav-
ored North Dakota farmers by per-
miting cleanup of late fall work
and conserving feed supplies for
livestock, according to reports re-
ccived at the Grand Forks Office Of
the U. S. Division of Crop and Live
stock. Estimates covering the first
half Of December. Winter rye is
considered to have condition above
average although in few sections
the lack of moisture is noted. Farm
work is reported to be we'll in hand
with practically none but the usual
winter activities in progress. The
fall season has been unusually fav-
orablc for plowing and much larg-
or fall plowed acreage is considered
to have resulted compared with that
Of year ago. Movement of farm
products to market apparently has
been normal or better, reports indi-
eating liberal marketing of wheat
and farm reserves relatively small
About three fourths of the 1928
wheat crop is considered by report.
crs to have been marketed in the
eastern half Of the state, with slight
ly less than this figure indicated
for the western half. Potato move
ment up to December 8, as reported
by the U. S. Market News Service TO-
tailed 6,490 cars compared with 1868
cars for the corresponding period a
year ago, one important factor in
the increase being normal shipping,
facilities this year. Farm livestock
is reported to be in good to excellent
shape with less feed required than
usual for this season due to mild
weather and better utilization of
roughage and pasture. Brood sows
appear to be entering winter in fav-
orable condition and with for most
part ample feed for a normal winter
requirement. Farm labor require
ments are reported growing less
with the usual inactive period at
hand and the somewhat stringent
financial position Of most farmers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
STARK COUNTY
TAX SALE NETS
BIG AMOUNT

Dickinson, N d., Dec. 1.-THE de-
linquent tax sale conducted by Coun-
ty Auditor Ward enriched the coun-
ty Golfers by $21,937.76, this being
the exact amount of taxes sold to
private individuals. The county bid
in taxes totaling only $2,6570l. Most
Of this amount was city lots and
a few isolated farm tracts.
The delinqnent tax list was much
smaller this year and this with the
successful sale this week indicates
that the county is getting in better
financial shape. The bidding It the
sale at times was spirited ana some
taxes were sold with the intsrest
rate ct 8 per cent. Most Of it how
ever went at l2 with no competitive
bidding. s.s,.
Among les,l men who bought were
H. A. Naskoff. adam A. Lefors David
Harden. =. 6. Turner and others.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
Chicago Authorities Still Pur-
suing Search For Leo
-kOretz, Who Disappeared
Leaving Investors Wonder.
ing Why They Had Placed
Such Confidence in Him

Chicago, Dec. 17.-(Ry the A. P. }
just before Leo Koretz, Chicago
"oil bubble" millionaire broker dis.
appeared on Dec. s, leaving Chicago
investors" wondering at the implicit
confidence they had placed in him,
he told friends IN New York City
that he was going away on long
trip and would be seen by them no
moro. koretz said "hc was tired
and discouraged" and sick man, and
he had to find rest for his overbur-
dened body.
This was disclosed by yesterdays S
developments in investigations nto
the disappearance of Koretz after he
had separated from friends millions
of dollars by inducing them to in
vest in alleged gigantic oil schemes,
chief of which was the Bayano River
Trust company OF Panama.
The investigation disclosed that he
had dined with friends in New York
shortly before his disappearance and
had told them of his going. These
trends, also victims Of Koretz's al
legged schemes, said they had no idea
Of his destination and when he left
he said he was going to meet associ-
ates to discuss arrangements for q
refinery deal in Georgia.
While the authorities were delv-
ing into numerous "love nests" al
ready brought to light and which
have been locatct':s New York, Col
orado Springs, and California, other
officials were preparing to question
Mrs Mary Koretz, wife of the miss
ing "broker" in a bankruptcy hear
ing brought against him. Mrs.
Koretz's three brothers will also be
questioned and subpoenas have been
issued for numerous friends and ac-
of Koretz.
Morris Berkson, attorney, declared
yesterday that the hearings will re-
veal the Koretz victims lost total
to closer to ten million dollars than
five million the last initial estimate,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
JUST 6 MORE
SHOPPING DAYS
FOR LATE ONES
Christmas Buying Season En-.
ters Upon It's Final Lap
With a Big Rush
POSTOFFICE BUSY
Extra Help Put on to Clear up
the Big Rush of Christ.
mas Business

Christmas shoppers entered on the
last lap of their race against time
today.
Just six more shopping days be.
fore Christmas. And if packages
are to be sent any distance, they
must get on their way within q
couple Of days to insure delivery be-
fore Christmas.
Already Bismarck citizens have
sent packages through the local post.
Office to every part Of the country
and to foreign lands, and Saturday
the shopping was especially brisk.
The postoffice has put on extra
help and is prepared for q dig week.
But the "Shop Early, Mail Early
slogan was presented with unusual
emphasis today
Here are some postoftice rules
which may help the sender to get his
package to its destination and surely
will help the postoffice clear up the
Christmas business with dispatch:
Prepay postage fully on all matter.
Address all mater plainly and COM
pletely, giving street address when
possible.
Place sender's name and address
in the upper left cornet of address
side.
Pack articles carefully in durable
and strong containers
Wrap parcels securely but do not
seal them except when bearing q
printed label or indosement reading,
Contents: Merchandise - Fourth
Glass Mail Postmaster: This par
eel may be opened for postal inspec-
tion if necessary" as sealed parcels
not so labeled or indorsed are SUBJ
ject to postage at the letter rate.
Parcels may be marked "Do not
open until Christmas" =
Insure valuable parcels.
Do not inclose letters with parcels,
as doing SO would subject entire par
cells to letter postage. :
Writing greetings such as MERRY
Christmas" Happy New ear" with
Best Wishes" and names, numbers
or symbols for the purpose of de-
scription may be inclosed with
(parcels post) mail.
Books may bear simple dedicatory
inscriptions not of a personal ma
ture. Other written additions SUBJ
ject parcels to letter postage. Com
munitations prepaid. at the first
class rate may be sent with parcels
prepaid at the fourth-class rate by
securely attaching the envelopes con-
tanning the letters or other written
matter to outside of parcel.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
GOLF SEASON CONTINUES IN
T. BISMARCK; BASEBALL IS TALKED

The golf season still continues
TN Bismarck, though 1t has been
impeded in Texas and other south
ern states by winter. The Coun-
try Club links yesterday provided
sport for about as many players as
ordinarily occupy the course dur
tnlg the summer.
There are some baseball en-
thustasts seriously thinking of
promoting a Christmas Day game
II the weather continues as it has
in the past two weeks.
Tue duck hunters wonder why
the season Is over, with many
ducks reported still here, and the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
WHAT THE FARMER WANTS

ly, favor Melons suggestion of a
reduction in the normal tax rate
That is o. X. also favor the repeal
of nuisance taxes. That is 0. H.,
too. A reduction on the tax rate of
incomes up to $4,000 ought by all
means be made.
But when it comes to the reduction
of the big surtaxes, from SO to IS
per cent, want to know more about
it. and l think the average citizen
does, too.
A revision of the revenue act
seems certain, and such revision
should provide stiff increases in the
rate of taxation on big inheritances.
There lies legitimate source of rev.
enue that can be greatly increased
without injustice or hardship &c
anyone. -
Some method must be devised to
reach for taxation purposes the in
come from tax-exempt bonds. am
on constitutional lawyer, but l be-
lievc and have been advised that VT
can get at those incomes through
special taxes against inheritancos
from estates built up through in
comes from tax-frec securities.
Soldier Bonus
Then there is the bonus.
I do not agree with Secretary Mel
Ion that we must make a choice
tax reduction and no bonus or bonus
and no tax reduction.
* l believe we can have both the
bonus and tax reduction.
The estimated reduction in taxes
possible without the bonus is put at
$500 100000 or $32O,00O,000. As the
bonus would require but about $780,
100000 the first year, and perhaps
$10O,0O0,000 or $120,O0O,00O the Sec
ond, even the novice can figure that
there is left margin sufficient for a
very considerable reduction in taxes.
As a matter of fact, Congress will
pass many appropriations this win
ter requiring more money than, the
bonus, and do it as a matter of fact.
The army appropriations will be
more, the navy appropriations will
be more, and even the river and har-
Dor appropriations probably will ex-
ceed the amount necessary to put
through the bonus.
Out west the sentiment is strongly
for the bonus. Here in the east the
opposition centers chiefly in the
financial centers, notably in Wall
Street.
transportation, markets, tax re-
duction and bonus Those are the
big isues in the coming Congress
which will affect the big mass Of
citizens.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
GOOD FELLOWS
ARE NEEDED
Still Several Families on the
Registration Bureau Rolls

There's a chance left for some
good fellows of Bismarck to get
into action through the "Alias
Santa Claus Club
With few additions to the club
over Sunday, and with also the ad-
dition of a few more families
through the Social Registration
Bureau, there still is plenty of op-
portuntiy tor service along this
line.
Miss Mary Cashel. director of
the bureau, said today that the
families left on the list are large
families, which she would not ex-
pect an Individual to take care of.
But since they are large families
the need for a big Christmas dim
ner fs more pronounced. She in.
vites organizations. or groups of
individuals, to combine their ef-
forts to provide Christmas cheer
Tor the families still on the roster.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
MARMARTH is
>KICKING HARD
ON TAXATION

Dickinson, N. D., Dec. 17.--Mar-
marth taxpayers last week held an
indignation meeting to take steps in
tended to result in what they term
Excessive taxation" An organiza-
tion was perfected at the meeting to
take up the battle against high taxes.
1t was charged that the cost Of edu-
eating each child in the city Of Mar
marth for one year was $50 and that
because of the high levy the Mil
waukee road and other corporations
and individuals were allowing their
property holdings to be sold at tax
sales.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
BY ARTHUR CAPPER.
U. 5. Senator and Head Of Farm
Bloc.


Washington, Dec. 17--Probably the
most important problem, affecting
agriculture, which will come before
the new Congress has to do with
transportation. The high railroad
rates now prevailing on farm pro-
ducts are an absolute barrier to agri-
cultural prosperity and must be
changed. While the matter Of rates
is not once on which Congress can
pass directly, being in the hands Of
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, Congress may move to help
tho situation through amendments to
the transportation.
First, in in my judgment, Section
15-A, known as the Guarantee
Clause" should be repealed.
More authority should be lodged
in state railway commissions to deal
with local rates and conditions.
The present provision for mergers
into regional systems l believe to be
step in tho wrong direction and
should be repealed. ]
The Railroad Labor Board has not
functioned satisfactorily. think it
likely that the work now assigned to
this board could be handled better
through the Department of Labor,
perhaps through the division Of
mediation and conciliation
Market Problem.
Next to transportation, the far
mer's important problem is one Of
markets. Steps should be taken to
widen our European market, to find
an outlet abroad for our surplus
wheat and other foodstuffs Legis-
lation in this direction might be
along the line Of creating, under gov
ernment authority, an Agricultural
Export Corporation, proposed last
session by Senator Norris. l think
the Norris plan ought to be amended
in some particulars, but do believe
it important that some plan be work
ed out whereby the government will
enter actively into q program of CO.
operation with other governments to
bring about closer relations between
importers abroad and our exporters
here. We should have an aggressive
marketing agency For American prod
ucts:
Farmers are interested, of course,
in the proposed tax reduction. But
they want it worked out so that it
will benefit not only the payer of
surtaxes and the men with big in
comes. but the small taxpayer-the
average farmer-as we'll. PERSONAL
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
BANKER GOES
TO PEN BUT
KEEPS SPIRIT
Howard Disher, Respected
Cashier Most of His Life,
Enters for Long Term
EMBEZZLED FOR OTHERS
Declares He Did Not Get
Money Embezzled and
Also Lost All Property

Howard Disher, q respected bank
cashier most Of his life, today is fac
ing the drcary prospect Of seven and
onehalf years Imprisonment in the
state penitcntiary with only vague
hope for the future but without COM
plant.
Disher, who pleaded guilty to en-
bezzling $4,000 of the funds Of the
closed Bank of Almstead, endured his
first day of Imprisonment when he
went into the penitentiary Saturday.
During the period Of his arrest and
after his sentence by Judge Buttz
of Devils Lake, he says, he never
was put behind the bars, and came
and went as he pleased He wanted
to come to the prison unaccompanied,
but the court advised against it.
Disher's embezzlement is one of
the largest in North Dakota bank
in years. 1t extended over a period
of about four years, he told an in
tcrviewer.
II never got a penny myself" said
Disher. "Thcrc's nothing hidden. l
forged notes to provide additional
collateral demanded by st. Paul
banks on paper we had there to save
the Bank of Olmstcad. And lost
all my property--my bank stock aud
equity in several farms"
Disher, at the age Of AT, is in
prison while his wife must supper.
herself, a eight-ycar- daughter
and two-year-old son by teaching
school.
Takes His Medicine.
II forged the notes and I'm taking
my medicine" he said, "but didn't
get the money"
Disher's downfall he lays chiefly
to his excursions outside the bank
ing business. He was handling au-
tom obiles, and he put the notes Of
farmer buyers in the bank, took the
banks money and the buyers couldn't
pay the notes when due. It was
about four years ago, he said, when
the pinch began to come, with the
slump in agricultural prices. Col
lections were rather slow and the
bank didn't push farmers in 1920, he
said. Things went from bad to
worse, he tried TO keep the bank open
and resorted to forgery and cmbcz-
element.
"Too many banks" was another
reason he assigned for his present
plight. There was competition
among the banks, and there were too
many loans and. too big loans," he
said. While the war prices prevail
ed things went along nicely, but lat
er the crash came.
To Keep Spirits.
Disher got a heavier sentence than
he expected. He hopes to reduce his
through good behavior
and helpfulncss. He hasn't been as
signed any duty yet, but ne expects
to do clerical or bookkeeping work,
such as he had done in the banking
business.
II don't know what I'll do after
this is over" he said "The sentiment
is not against me up there around
Olmstead, but l have lost every
thing. I'm going to try and keep
myself in good shape physically and
keep up spirits, though.
A little man physically, slightly
gray and wearer Of heavy glasses,
Disher's voice trembled as his family
was mentioned and he speculated on
the future. But he still clings to the
hope of coming back somehow in the
future.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17

rabbit hunters say the hunting is
not good without snow on the
ground.
The automobile season also con-
tinues. One dealer reports that
sales during December have been
as large as the sales during a sum-
nfer month
Saturday the temperature reach
ed 55 degrees, with q bright sun
shining, while the minimum Satur-
day was Is.
No. the weather bureau don't
make long range forecasts. But
the forecast TOR tomorrow Is (or
about the same kind OF flne wea&A-
er.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
OPTOMETRY
BOARD NAMED

Governor Nestos has appointed
members of the state board of op-
tometry as provided under new law
Of last legislature as follows: r. E.
Bonham, Bismarck; L. j. Anderson,
Grand Forks; H. Kornmesser, James
town; q. M. Varnson, Fargo; R. p.
Merritt, Kenmare. Mr.. Bonham will
serve five years, Mr.. Anderson, four,
Mr.. Kornmesser three and last two
named two years each.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
THIRTY MINERS
ARE ENTOMBED

Toxic, Dec. 17.-(By the A. P.)-
Thirty miners were entombed in a
coal mihes at Kasuya near Fukucka
prefecture in southwestern Japan
this morning and are held prisoners
by gas in the workings, according to
advices received here. - Collapses Of
PORTIONS Of mines entombed the men.
Rescue work is proceeding with ex-
treme difficulty and it is feared that
attempts to rescue the miners will
prove unavailing
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
MEXICO CITY
NOW OBJECT
0FCAMP
Claim to Have Captured City
Within Fifty Miles of the
Capital
GEN ERALS BREAK
Rebels Also Claim Addition of
Two Leaders in Fight
on Obregon
{ BY the Associated Press }

President Obrcgon, according to
the meagre dispatches from Mexico
has completed the organization Of
his western forces in their drive
against the rebel stronghold Of Quad
alajaro and turned his attention to
the east where the rebel thrust from
Vera Cruz is apparently threatening
the capital.
Advices from the government sides
as to its military movement is all
most lacking but the rebel headquar-
ters at Vera Cruz claims successes.
The rebels now say that they hold
Puebla City, and Cuatala, the two
lower points Of an irregular triangle
which has Mexico City as is apex.
Puebla is only 4G miles southeast Of
the capital.
General Oregon's private secretary
in message received at the Ameri-
can border says the president is con-
fident his troops will remain loyal
and that the uprising will quickly be
quelled. He is encouraged not only
by expressions OF loyalty of workers
but by reports Of differences among
the rebels, some of whom are said
to be anxious for a split with De La
Huerta, tho presidential candidates
who headed the movement from the
start.
Vera Cruz, Dec. l7.--With the re-
ported capture Of Puebla and Cua-
bala, revolutionary headquarters here
today claimed they held the two low
cr points of triangle which has
Mexico City as its apex. Cuabala,
which was taken yesterday accord
ing to an insurgent comminque, is
within so miles of the capital. Cen
erals in command Of the occupying
forces in the two cities are in close
communication, it was stated at
headquarters hear.
General Art Figueroa, in the state
of Guerrero and General j. Laguncs,
operating in the border states have
broken with the Obregon govern
ment, the statement asserted.
Ell Paso, Dec. 1.-THE outstand-
ing development of the revolutionary
movement as far as that section OF
Mexico bordering the Texas border
is concerned was the arrest here late
last night of man giving the name
Of Colonel Lopez and who is said to
be a revolutionary leader, the Of
fetal report by Colonel Raymond
Lopez, commander of the Juarez gar
rison Of clash between federal
troops and fiscal guards 3s miles east
of Juarez Sunday, said.
Francisco Torrcblanco, private sec
rctary Of President Obregon, has
wired the FL Paso Times that the
first formal fighting probably will
be occur Sunday. or Mbnday," and
he aSded that "all probabilities in
dicate the rebel forces will be COM
pletely routed" .,.,..a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
GIVE 100000
J CREDIT TO MILL

The Industrial Commission has au-
'thorized 100000 additional credit
for the millA and elevator at Grand
Forks, to be provided through loan
by the Bank of North Dakota. Re,
Gently 100000 was made svailable
for c. E. Austin. general manager o.
the mill. The money is to be use
as working capital for the mill.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
THEIR SILVER WEDDING

Wilton, N. D., Dec. 17.-Mr. and
Mrs. P, K. Eastmas, pioneer resi-
depts Of Wilton were rendered q
surprise Friday evening at the East
man home by number Of their
friends, the event being the twenty
fifth anniversary Of their marriage.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
GERMAN LOSES HOME.
THEN JOB

Muster, Dec. 17.-Prof. d'Ester,
ouIe of the few lecturers on Jour-
'nalism in German universities,
has been compelled to abandon his
work in the university here. His
dwelling house fell down and he
WAS unable to obtain living quar-
ters Through the houing commits
sion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17

"0IL BUBBLE" INVESTORS MAY
HAVE Loss NEAR 10 MILLION
100000 FIRE
DAMAGE DONE

Columbus, Ga, Dec. 17.-Fire Of
undetermined origin which for sew
eral hours threatened the heart of
the retail business district of Col
umbus caused an estimated damage
Of 100000 before it was brought un-
der control.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-17
T0MPKINS IS
SENTENCED
Will BE Sent to the Inane
Hospital at Waupun

Milwaukee, Dec. 17.-E. Ray Tomp-
kins, real estate man, and former in
structor at the Milwaukee Normal
school charged with the murder of
his wife, Orc Belle Tompkins was
ordered committed to the criminal
insane hospital at Waupun today by
Judge A. C. Backus in municipal
court here.
A stay Of execution until Thursday
was granted.