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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
Holiday School Events

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be played with Poplar here later in
the season.
We hope to schedule a game with
Froid the first. week after the holl-
days.
Rev. Kuller took some pictures of
the football boys last week.
Play Pays Out
The high school play was a sue
cess from a financial standpoint. The
total receipts were $2O2.25. Ex-
penses, including theatre rent were
S98.82. This leaves $1O3.43, 500
of which will be paid to the school
board to take care of the balance
due on our school picture machine.
We wish to thank the business houses
and citizens who loaned property for
use in the play.
Senior Talks
Several assembly talks were given
by Seniors during the last week OF
school. John Brown discussed the
Ku Klux Khan; Pierre Taylor talked
immigration; Prudence GIFTS chose
motion pictures while Audrey john
son taught us something about the
wireless sets used by insects.
The building was cleared in 30
seconds last week in fire drill. This
is the best time made this year.
~Lz-e pFnnx,unS
All of the rooms enjoyed Christ
mas trees last Friday. The high
school nogram was put on by the
Normal Training class. Miss Donag-
hue was in charge. Miss McAleer's
eighth graders took Christmas cheer
to a number Of homes.
Vacation Visits
Most of the teachers are remain
ing in Wolf Point for the holidays.
Miss Bakken is at Valley City; Mr..
Smith at Thompson, N. D., Miss
Donaghue at Sidney, Miss Jameson
at Shullsburg, Wis, Miss Ohnstad
at Devils Lake, N. D.; Miss Dahl
strom at Fromberg, Mont; Miss
Nelson at Dillon, Mont; Miss Arnts
at Jordan, Mimi; Miss DeMille at
Baldwin, Wis.
Health Picture
A health film why and How We
Breathe" was shown to the entire
school last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Mcneil is working hard to
ret the building ready for the open
ing of school on Jan. 7.
We wish you all a Happy New
Year.
Frank H. Livingston.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
PLAN TO RESTORE PRE-WAR PURCHASING
VALUE OF BASIC FARM COMMODITIES

In August, Chicago price $1.O4; il
should have been $1.6O on the pre-
war basis, loss, Sd cents.
In September, Chicago price $1.1O,
it should have been S1.62 on the pre-
war basis, loss, So cents.
This same condition could be il
Illustrated in the case of live hogs,
cattle and other farm commodities,
but the one set of figures tells the
general story.
The Problem
The problem confronting the
Northwest today and the entire ma
ton because of it, is to take posi-
tive action to correct this disastrous
difference in price levels. Without it
20. basis for a return of agricul-
tural prosperity can be laid.
Proposed Remedies
Price fixing advocated by some, is
generally discarded because Of the
difficulties and dangers it at once
introduces.
Cooperative marketing organiza-
ton is necessary and must be given
every measure of support, but the
pressing need now is for action that
will give immediate results if meal
culable losses are to be averted. Co
operative leaders are in the fore
front of this movement for a re-
established farm price, acting as
spokesman or the interests they rep
resent.
Reduced wheat acreage is not i'm
mediately probable, and as far as
Montana is concerned, is in the main,
not desirable. Over 90 per cent of
Montana's wheat crop comes from
non-irrigated lands, and if they are
to be operated, and if the debt that
stands against them is to be paid, it
must be through production of a
larger volume of wheat at a normal
price.
Extension of credit is not the ans
wer. Farmers need prices that will
enable them to pay off existing debts.
Continued next week.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27

has been selected for appointment as
a cadet of the United States Military
Academy at West Point, N. Y.
Mr.. lines has been authorized to
present himself before a board of
officers at Fort Missoula, Mont, on
March 4 for mental and physical ex-
animation, both of which he will pass
100 per cent.
The appointment was rendered
through the recommendation of Con-
gresham Scott Leavitt. = Sidney
Herald.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
RANKIN AGAINST FAvoRITIsM

To the credit Of Attorney General
Rankin it must be said that he has
exerted his energy and influence as
Attorney General against the favor
itism of n class. His record makes
it apparent that he believes in a just
and equal distribution of the burdens
of taxation. There are many per-
sons in Montana as we'll as Montana
corporations that own shares of stock
in other corporations. These shares
of stock are often kept out of the
State of Montana, and often for the
purpose of evading the payment of
taxes on the shares of stock.
Attorney General Rankin institut-
ed an action in the supreme court
against w. D. Thornton of Butte
for the purpose of compelling him to
list for taxation shares of stock of
a foreign corporation held by him
in another state. He took the posi-
ton that intangible personal prop
erty is taxable at the domicile of the
owner.
The embodiment of this principle
as a la wof this state, would add
millions of dollars to the assessable
property of this state. The action,
though brought against an individual
also affected Montana corporations
holding shares of stock in foreign
corporations in another state.
The imposition of a tax on this
class of property would have result
ed in a direct benefit to the farmers,
laborefs, and common people who
own shares of stock in foreign cor
p~orations.
The burden of taxation, to the ex-
tent of such property, and it amounts
to millions of dollars, would have
been shifted from those already over
burdened to those well able to pay
the additional tax. The overburden-
ed taxpayers should be grateful to
Attorney General Rankin for this
fearless, courageous and earnest en-
deavor to lessen their burdens of
taxation and to compel those well
able to pay to bear their proportion
ate share.-Chester Reporter.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
Holiday Business
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person guessing the nearest to the
dolls exact age. This age was de-
termined by a printed slip placed
under a seal by the manufacturer.
Mrs. Chas. Warmbrod proved her
ability at guessing the age of child
rem by missing AIMS age only a few
hours. Her guess was three years,
nine months, % days, 21 hours, 40
miautes and SO seconds, while the
actual age of the child proved to be
three years, nine months, % days,
II hours, four minutes and As Sec
onds.
P. o. Business
The ~postofice force handled their
big job in a tanner highly salts
factory TO- the public. The new ar
rangement of the interior facilitated
the handling of the heavy incoming
and outgoing mails. Postmaster
Randall says that the volume of bust
ness was fully as large as a year ago
but was taken care of much more
easily.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
MONTANA GOBBLER
TIES UP CHICAGO

Cooper King" a giant gobbler
weighing So pounds, owned by Mrs.
Veach of Helena, escaped from his
keeper at the Chicago poultry and
animal show and starting up an al
ley, emerged on the busy thorough
fare.
The race by keepers and resultant
crowd tied up traffic on the busy
boulevard for about ten minutes
Scobey Sentinel.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
PARTY FOR LITTLE FOLKS

The primary department of tho
Presbyterian Sunday school will give
a social for the little ones next Mon
day afternoon, Dec. 81, from 2 to 4
in the afternoon. Each child who is
a member of this department is in
vited to attend, also to bring 5 cents
to help pay for light refreshments.
A good time assured all who come.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
A CHRISTMAS GATHERING

About 70 people gathered at the
Herman Pipal home to celebrate
Christmas. The Aid society served
supper and furnished goodies for all.
The children rendered a very nice
program. The people left in the wee
hours of the morning, thanking Mr..
and Mrs. Pipal for their ready hospi-
tality and hoping to meet with them
aoain.-Contributed.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
Bootleg Scandal
CONTINUED from page one)

hands of the police an unusual out
Law of fresh evidence.
More than $500 names were on
the ~confscated list at the svndicate's
headquarters in a downtown office
bui INC. and at the anne time he
raiding partieb took possession of
the key to a secret code for identi-
fcation both of customers and wet
Goods. More than a dozen arrests
of those said to be partners or en-
ployes of the syndicate have already
been made and more are promised.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
SIDNEY BOY GETS
WEST POINT HONOR

Robert c. Davis, adjutant general
of the war department has sent a let
ter of notification to Richard Perry
lines, son of R. P. lines of the Pho
neer Loan andR ealty Co., that the
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
HEARING FOR INDIANS

The federal authorities, having
taken charge of the case of the State
VS.. Joe Garfield and John Joshua,
who are held in connection with the
death of Ernest Pipe, were arraigned
before U. S. Commissioner Garden
on the 21st and as a result the hear
ing was set for January A and they
were held without bail.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
EDWARD

Mrs. Jenny May Nelson and CLAIR
ence Edwards, residents of the LUIS
tire community, were married at Glas-
gov on Dec. "a. They will be at
home after January 1 to their many
friends, who wish them much hap
piness and prosperity during their
married life.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
WINNING PLAN SELECTED

The prize winning plan in the Ed
ward Box 100000 American peace
award has been decided by the jury
of award. A synopsis of the plan
will appear in an early issue of The
Herald and all who wish will have
an opportunity to cast their vote for
or against it in the countrywide
referendum that it being held.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
HEAR MONSEN

At the II o'clock hour on next
Lords day, the Rev. Mr.. o. A. Mon
sen, from the Lutheran Bible School
of Grand Forks, N. D., will occupy
the pulpit in the Presbyterian church
and a most cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
R. Alexander.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27

seed.
Other measures of interest to ag-
ricultural sections include a proposal
of Senator Norbeck, of South Da-
kota, to create an emergency COM
mission to promote a permanent
system of self-supporting agrlcui-
ture in regions adversely affected by
the stimulation of wheat production
during the war. Northwestern legls-
lators approved a bill introduced II
the house by Burtness, of North la
kota, proposing a government loan
of 5O.OO0,0 600 to wheat growers for
the purpose of livestock and pTepa-
ration for diversified farming. The
House passed a resolution permit
ting the return of free duty until
December 81, 1928, of American cat
tie driven into Mexico during the
drought last year in Arizona and
and Texas. Mr.. Huddleson, of Ala
bama, urged economic and political
cooperation between industrial
workers and farmers, in a speech In
the House on Monday. Victor Berg
err. of Wisconsin, introduced a bill
providing for the establishment OF
a million dollar credit for Germany
to be used in the purchase of food.
Question of Per Cent
The question Of prohibition en-
forcement cropped out again when
Senator Edge, of New Jersey, offer
ed a bill to amend the prohibition act
bv increasing the alcoholic content
from one-half of one per cent to
three per cent. Mr.. Hill, of Mary
land. asked the house to approve a
measure which would establish each
congressional district as a local OPP
ton district with authority for the
manufacture and sale within such
district of 2.75 per cent beer II the
people by vote so decided. With the
House as it is now constituted, OPP
posed to such drastic amendments
these amendments will probably
Gather dust in the committee.
Senator Dill, Of Washington, a
n evcomer. has introduced a joint
resolution proposing an amendment
10 the Constitution for a war REFER
Senator Owen, of Oklahoma
introduced a bill to license and con-
troll corporations engaged IN the stor-
of food products for interstate
Shipment.
Ford's Endorsement
Henry Ford's endorsement OF Mr'
Coolidge has lessened somewhat the
in both majority polltlcal
parties. The approval of the auto
mobile manufacturer has apparently
manned the strength of the third
,artv movement which caused both
Republicans and Democrats consld-
arable concern. Mr.. Ford has like
wise sniked the schemes of profess
sional Ford boosters who profit imam
l;allv from the organization of
for President Clubs" and bask
in the reflected glory.
Among encouraging features of
the annual report of the war RI
nance Corporation, as submitted 10
Congress- this week, are the findings
that agriculture is more prosperous
and banking conditions in country
districts are on a firm foundation.
Congress was advised that $751;
739.66S had been advanced by the
War Finance Corporation for agrl-
cultural relief since January, 1921,
and S211.0OO,OO had been repaid.
This government agency believes
that some attention should be given
the problem of cattle breeding on
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27

The movement for an Export Com
mission to handle the surplus wheat
and adjust wheat tariffs and prices
is gaining force each week and new
and influential organizations are adj
ding their endorsement. 1t is the
duty of every man and woman, in
terested in the legitimate industries
of the Northwest to become thorough
ly familiar with this plan and lend
their cooperation. 1t is to be a
short and strenuous campaign for
action by the present Congress.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
Our W~ashingtonLett
CONTINUED from page one)

tain to put through a tax reduction
program" Mr.. Capper's belief that
s'relief should come first to those up
on whom the burden bears heaviest, .
is shared by many legislators, though
every member of Congress IS deslr-
Il that some legislation be enacted
at this session which will relieve tax
PAYERS with small incomes. The
struggle over other items in the tax
measure may bring about costly de-
laws. The farm bloc chieftan favors
reducing the normal tax, abolishing
the so-called nuisance tax, and above
all. reducing the tax on earned in
comes as distinguished from unearn-
ed incomes"
Plenty of Bills
Though little business was trans
acted in committees. members of the
Congress have not been backward in
the introduction of bills. Just prior
to the holiday recess, Senator Har-
rison. Democrat, of Mississippi, crit
icised the majority for ~obstructing
the organization of the Senate and
House and leaving for a holiday
without enacting legislation demand
ed by the President.
Senator Sterling and Representa-
tive Reed each introduced a bill in
the Senate and House respectively,
to create a Department of Educa-
ton. Senator MvNary also introduce
ed a bill which would authorize the
Secretary Of Agriculture to establish
and recommend approved trading
rules and business practices for the
handlers of and dealers in farm pro
duets, to provide for a system of adj
iustment of disputes. etc" Senator
Reed of Missouri offered a bill an
pronriating s73. .0O0. to improve
the Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri
rive~9 IN ORDER to cheaper the cost
Of TRANSPORTATION Of farm products,
ore and other merchandise by Great
ing a water route which would make
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
EXPRESS THANKS

We wish to express sincere thanks
to the Wolf Point citizens who so
generously made this institution a
~1,a~trnqs donation of 1922 in cash
and $50 in credit on account.
Wolf Point Hospital.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27

If New Year resolutions are made
December 80 it will reduce the New
Year business in certain lines by
thousands Of gallons.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27

a more direct connection with the
ocean trade. Senator Sterling sub
mitted a bill to increase the import
duty on wheat, laxseed and alfalfa
seed.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27

Cleveland has been selected as the
city and June 10th as the date of
the Republican national convention.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27

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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-12-27
Three Musketeers"

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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-12-20
20 YEARS AGO
From Files of The Pitkin Miner

Scott Dickinson left for Pueblo on
business trip.
John McWilliams made a business
trip to Gunnison.
H. E. Rosenbaum came up from
Dubois and expected to spend the
winter in Pitkin. tr raa
County Clerk Brothers and Com-
missioner Collins came up from Gum
nison on business matters.
Edward Brady died in Gunnison OF
pneumonia, after a short illness. He
was very we'll known in Pitkin and
vicinity.
John Mullen died very suddenly and
Unexpectedly at his home here. He
was very popular miner of the dis
trict and had been resident Of the
county eighteen years. e-f
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-12-20

Monday This wedding is no surprise
TO anyone as all have been expecting
1t for long while, but didn't know
Just when. The happy couple were
married in Gunnison, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Yanders serving as witnesses
to the ceremony. The Pilot joins in
hearty congratulations.
Hawes Orchestra will again be with
US New Years night at a big carnival
dance at the Croatian Hall. No one
should miss this chance of hearing
these artists once more for it will
possibly be the last time They ex-
pect to go to California in the near
future.
Mr.. Mergelman is working on the
steam line running between the school
buildings. Formerly this pipe was
almost above ground. 1t is now be-
ing encased in cement and placed
deeper into the ground In this way
much heat will be saved.
Annie Gulliford, accompanied by
Mrs. Arnott and little Elsie, also Mrs.
Morrow and little Vivian, motored to
Gunnison Saturday to visit DR.. Sa-
pero, the eye, ear and nose specialist,
Patty" Connors was buried in
Crested Butte Monday. Patty used
to be one of the old timers of C. B.,
until he went to Gunnison to stay at
the County hospital, where he died.
-
Most of the old timers saw they
cannot remember winter that has
been so lovely as the weather this
year. No snow and it being Decem-
Der goth is really remarkable.
Crested Butte will be proud to note
the fact that we beat Gunnison this
wear in our Red Cross membership
drive Gunnison totaled S274 and
Crested Butte totaled S27s.75.
Little Jimmy Watkins had his fin
ger caught in. the washing machine.
The lid suddenly dropped and caught
it. The doctor had to amputate a
small part of the finger.
A turkey shoot will be held at the
water tank next Sunday We are
surely given many chances to get a
turkey for Xmas with very little
money
Thursday gave us our first snow
storm for quite while. We wonder
if it is possible that we are yet to be
blest with white Christmas.
Have you seen all the jewelry at
Taylor's? DR.. Taylor has received a
beautiful new line and they make
excellent Christmas gifts.
Jackson Mooney and his wife are
in Crested Butte from Somerset.
They are here to spend the holidays
with relatives
The small Malensek boy was thrown
from his horse Monday and hurt,
However, his injuries are not serious.
1t is advertised that Martin Yer
zuh will have big turkey rattle Fri
day and Saturday nights at his store.
John Malensek was taken in town
from his ranch Wednesday, having
taken i'll while out there.
Invitations have been issued for
the dance to be given at the Elk Mt.
House Saturday evening.
Merry Xmas folks! The Pilot ex-
tends to all it's readers hearty Xmas
cheer.
A ]. Johnson and family made
another visit to Gunnison Saturday
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-12-20

rightful; but who has had his bath
ed up recently or who has put in steam heating plant
in his home appreciate the figures given here
will not be greatly surprised, The furniture for the
building secured at reasonable rates. very reasonable
considering the amazing increase in costs since before
the
The following is brief analysis of the costs that
went into the dormiory including the cafeteria
ing and eating porch and vegetable cellar for the
terra:
Continued second page)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-12-20


sick list.
Irene Kerr is now able to be out
and we are glad to see her with us
again
Joe Niccoli is up around after hay.
ing been injured last week at the
Bulkley.
Slavka Kuretich is home from Gun
nison. She will spend the Xmas hol-
idays here.
Joe ONeill spent the weekend
with his parents, returning Sunday
to Gunnison.
Gilbert Welch came in from Gun
nison Saturday to spend the holidays
with his folks.
Andrew Kochevar is suffering from
broken collar bone, incurred while
playing basket ball.
Mrs. Sadie Bottenfield left for Den
yer, where she expects to spend the
winter with her parents.
Bert Cain returned from Denver
Tuesday. He went to Denver after
the meeting at Berwind.
Fred Stone and Jack Wilson, plumb
ers working on the school building,
returned to Gunnison Saturday.
FOR SALE@Sewing machine in
very good condition. Reasonable See
MRS. JOE ARNOTT.
Don't forget, folks, that entertain
ment at the u C.. church Sunday eve
ming begins at seven o'clock sharp.
Buy your Xmas and New Year fries
and Turkeys from Ira Morrow. Prices
right. 49-tf
Mr.. and Mrs John Murphy motored
to Gunnison Saturday Mrs. Muir
ply visited the eye specialist while
there.
Louis Kochevar left for Minnequa
hospital last Tuesday We all hope
to- see Louis home by Xmas we'll and
strong again.
A mistake was made in last weeks
paper The Ladies' Aid Society made
over s95 at their bazaar instead of
S25 as stated.
Mr.. and Mrs Leonard Gladstone
were guests at the George Gladstone
home Sunday, returning to Gunnison
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Victor Benson spent
Sunday in Gunnison. Having left
here Saturday evening and returning
Sunday evening.
An Xmas entertainment will be
held at the U C. church Sunday eve
ming. A very enjoyable program has
been arranged.
A party was given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kuretich Sunday
in honor of the christening OF their
baby daughter
The plumbing is finished on the
new addition to the school building.
The whole structure will be complet-
ed probably by Xmas.
A turkey shoot was held at the wa
ter tank last Sunday. A large crowd
attended and many nice, fat turkeys
were carried home for Xmas dinner
Mrs Gladstone and Mrs, McWil-
liams accompanied Mr.. and Mrs
Leonard Gladstone to Gunnison Sun
day, returning with Mr.. and Mrs. Vic
tor Benson.
A mass meeting was held last Mon
day evening for the C. F. & l. EN-
ployees for the purpose OF reading
the minutes of the annual meeting
held at Berwind.,
The trains have been discontinued
on Sundays between Gunnison ant
Crested Butte. 1t seems queer tina
the citizens of Crested Butte vii
tolerate such an act.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-12-20
Halls Catarrh Medicine

Those who are In run down" condi-
them much more than when they are In
good health. This fact proves that while
Catarrh Is . local disease. It - ereauy
Influenced BY constitutional conditions.
HALI;6 CATARRH MEDICINE con.
sists Of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves BY local application. and the
internal Medicine, . Tonic. which assists
in Improving the General Heaih;
sold BY druggists for over ~ Years.
r. J, Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo. ONO
Oh P.esr,-ror Sale at this offee
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-12-20
AUDITOR STONES LETTER

lat the request of Mr.. Stong give space to the
following letter]
December a, 1928.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-12-20

Oh P.s.-.-ror Sale at this offies
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-12-20

Seerie and Varnum by contract and ss15ss u
w B. Ittner and associates Architects 4377 81
Water mains and sewer lines (ouside of Bldg 31s761
Furniture and equipment (mosty seats for the
Auditorium ---------.-----. ------ 1,oss4s
installation of lights and fixtures by the Town
of Gunnison ------------- se7s4
Interest Vouchers-Seerie and Varnum - 776 Sd
Advertising for bids s------------------------ 204
Building stage, work gymnasium, etc --- 1871 20
Total ---------------------- Ill 55