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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
WOLF POINTS OPPORTUNITY

Wolf Point has a golden opportun-
ity to establish itself as a center of
activities for the A. o. u. w. The
first move toward making it such
comes in the form of the ceremonials
to be held here October 27, which is
the 53rd anniversary of the founding
of the order. State Manager Byron
Yates, whose territory includes Mon
tana and part of North Dakota, be-
sides Wyoming and Idaho, met with
the local Workmen Wednesday even
ing to form tentative plans for the
big day. . Mr.. Yates has canvassed
all the Workmen lodges for a long
distance around Wolf Point and says
there is no doubt but what there will
be a big attendance, perhaps as many
as 200.
The purposes of the occasion will
be three-fold. Primarily there will
be the ceremonial of initiation into
the order of Sheiks, Menkara Mos
Que, whose home is at Great Falls.
There will also be the initiation of a
large class into the A. o. u. w. and,
third, there will be a field day and a
general jolly time.
Workmen and Sheiks pay their
way. They ask nothing of this COM
munitv but a spirit of friendly CO.
operation and it is hoped that Oct.
27th will be the first of a series of
similar occasions. 1t means some
thing of Importance to have Wolf
Point selected as the meeting place
of the members of this old, honor
able and powerful order. Such oc-
casions advertise, lend prestige and
attract business.
A large and active local lodge of
Workmen and a generous measure
of cooperation on the part of the
city will r%eciprocate the spirit
friendship shown Wolf Point by i,
the Workmen and the Sheiks. -,
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
SAVED BY PRESENCE OF MIND
Few Men Would Have the Nerve and
Patience Of George, Though the
Emergency Mas Great

Julius E. Ditterman, the millionaire
fruit importer, said on the AquItania !:
"The Germans charge the foreigner
1000 marks for a theater seat that
costs a German 800 marks. Oh, they're
tricky. A new trick every minute.
'The Germans are like the chap who
attended a hooch and poker party and
didn't get home till 8 a. N. AS he
noiselessly opened the front door his
wife called down in a sleepy voice:
"'Is that you, George?'
"Quick as a flash George drew him
self up, and, standing there stock still
In the dark hall, he ratified off In q
metallic voice two bedtime stories, an
Grafton against communism and the
market quotations for the day. Then
he sang 'Old Black joe and three
selections from 'Tosca,' winding up
with the s%tentorian announcement:
at is now 10 Al o'clock by Airing
ton official time
Ellis wife, convinced that she had
forgotten to disconnect the wireless re-
ceiving set, went to sleep again, telling
herself that it was still early, and the
u%p-to-date deceiver slipped off his
shoes and made bed in safety"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
THE SOFT PRICE OF WHEAT

The headlines of a financial story
refer to the optimistic business out
look as a result Of Gardening
prices. Yep. our farmers have MOTTO
ed that hardening process in con-
n%ection with wagons and binders, and
and plows and harness, and sugar,
and nearly everything they have to
buy-the prices are hard and fast.
But there is nothing hard about the
prices of our choice hard wheat.
Wheat is about the softest easy
mark in the whole list of COM
modities. The price of wheat never
hardens but squashes down every
time the farmer has to sell. They
consider our good hard wheat is
worth 10 or II cents premium over
the softer varieties, but now they
have quit paying it. What's the use,
the farmer has to sell. mo wonder
the wheat pool is growing in popu-
larity.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
CORN AND
HOGS DEMONSTRATION

In January, 1928, c. H. Harlan, of
Wibaux, Dawson county, Montana,
had Is acres of White Flint corn
buried in a snow drift with no one
to husk it. Lewis Odland, of Beach,
N. D., just V e the line, had 35 pure
bred Poland China pigs with little
or no feed to carry them through.
Mr.. Odland proposed to hire his hogs
to Mr.. Harlan to husk the latter's
corn, the consideration being five
percent of the gain put on the hogs.
The proposition was accepted. The
pigs weighed $50 pounds when
turned into the corr field January s.
Ten were marketed March "a, and
the other 25 head were marketed on
April 10. The total gain made by
the pigs during this time was 4765
pounds.
They were sold at $3.50 per cwt.,
returning Mr.. Harlan $2O.65 per
acre for the corn.
These pigs were from a registered
boar and pure bred sows, all of
which were farrowed in June, 1922.
When they were turned into the
corn the snow vas drifted up to the
tassels On the stock on the west side
of the field, and from that down to
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23

In a recent series Of Illuminating
articles on the territory Sherman
Rogers said that poverty as 1t Is
known in the States is unknown In
Alaska. This is largely true. But the
territory enters into the work of re-
lief of restitution, care of minors, etc,
more lavishly, comparatively speak
Ing, than almost any individual state.
Its welfare work is varied and broad
in scope. The most important single
undertaking of this nature Is the pen
sion system and home for aged, needy
residents. Between July 1, 1915, and
December 81, 1922, for this purpose
there had been expended 1882, 270.71.
Pensions were paid amounting to
$112, OIL .23.
The institution where pioneers are
cared for, located at Sitka, was MAIN
tanned and operated during the same
period at a cost of $276,926.56, while
of new buildings, which
Included an inirmary equipped with
up-to-date conveniences and appli-
ances on a small scale, cost about
10000.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
N~ormandy's Cows.

The Cotenten cattle of Normandy,
which their owners believe to be the
best mixers in the world, are long,
angular, big-framed and unpreposses-
sing in appearance, with heavy heads,
necks and shoulders, and white, rum
pied horns. In color they vary. Brown,
roam and red are most numerous, but
there are many piebald and brindled.
An American investigator says that 1t
was proved to him beyond doubt that
these cows will produce 40 pounds of
butter a month during the greater
part of the period of lactation, with
out any pampering in food or treat
ment. All attempts to improve them
by crossing with other breeds have
failed so far as milk-producing capac-
ity Is concerned.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
LOCAL FARMERS ENTER
YIELDS FOR RECORDS

A considerable number of farmers
on both sides of the river summe
fallowed some of their land last sea-
son and in most cases are realizing
from fair to good yields this year.
Some of them will keep a record at
threshing time and enter the yields
realized in competition for the large
number of valuable summer fallow
prizes offered by and through the
Montana Development Association.
These prizes are offered by districts
and comprise a large number of farm
implements as well as cash sums. O.
T. Stennes is secretary of the summer
fallow club and has charge of the
competition. The necessary blanks
may be obtained from him for en-
tering yields.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
PLANTS THAT ARE POISONOUS
Many Of Those In Common Use Arr
Capable Of Producing Mild Irrita-
ton Of the Skin.

Although poison Ivy Is one OF the
worst offenders, 1t frequently ls blamed
for poisoning caused by other plants,
says DR.. w. w. Stockberger Of tho
United States Department of Agricul-
tire. The department has 4 list OF
more than 100 such plants that grow
In this country, and 1t is probable thsk
there are others that may be poisonous
to some persons. Not all Of these
plants are equally poisonous, and, too,
there Is great variation In the suscepti-
bility of persons.
Because some Of these common
plants are used for ornament In the
home Is no reason to fear them, as
most persons are not affected by them
and In the great majority of cases the
irritation of the skin Is mild. This
would probably hold true OF such
plants as the tomato, geranium, dafo-
dill and many others that are known
to cause skin poisoning. Such plants,
though, as the nettles are Irritating to
most persons.
In the long list Of plants having
these toxic properties are the follow
ing, which are well known, but not all
Of them generally known to be poison
Aconite, ailanthus, asparagus,
catalpa, dog fennel, lady's slipper,
wild carrot, hop, lobelia, oleander,
nightshade, oxeye daisy, parsnip, poke
weed, smartweed, primula, buttercup,
poison elder or poison dogwood, blood
root, mullen, cocklebur and the mus
tards. The pollen of the Easter lily
has been known to cause irritation of
the skin, but this is probably as rare
as poisoning by leaves Of the geranium
or the carrot. Some Of these plants
are poisonous when taken internally,
but the list has been made out on tina
of being Irritating to the skin.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23

half way to the ears on the east side
of the field. The field was 80 rods
from the shed provided for the pigs
and there was only one day during
the feeding period when they re-
NAMED inside, and that day a ter
rible blizzard ragged throughout. Mr..
Harlan fed them some ear corn that
day. AS the snow began to melt in
February and March, the ears on
the stocks began to appear and by
the time the snow had disappeared,
the corr had disappeared also.
These pigs averaged 119 pounds
each when turned into the field and
255 pounds each when they were
marketed, making an average gain
of LAC pounds per pig per day, while
digging their food out of the snow.
Their only drink was cold water,
hand fed twice daily, by Mr.. Harlan.
No tankage was supplied and the
only feed supplement was a mixture
of salt, lime and Ignite coal dust.
Besides the herd of 35 pigs, a stag
making 70 pounds gain was turned
into the field, and from March 16
to April 10 there were two sows
with pigs and SIX head of cattle
running in this corn field.
When Mr.. Harlan figured the profit
his porcine hired hands had made
he insisted that Mr.. Odland
take more remuneration than was
upon, but Mr.. Odland felt
hat the convincing performance of
lis hogs was in itself an additional
enumeration.
This instance demonstrates that
1he proper kind of hog can fit with
profit into a diversified farming pro-
gram much needed throughout the
northwest country at this time.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23

and automobiles in crossing railroad
tracks.
A California law goes into effect
August 81 requiring motor vehicles
carrying passengers for hire, school
buses or trucks carrying explosives
or iniammables to come to a full
stop before crossing steam railroad
or i%nterurban or suburban electric
railways.
The necessity for such a law in
all states has been emphasized re-
Gently in Oregon where three differ
emf automobiles were driven onto
the Southern Pacifc's tracks in front
of oncoming trains. The result has
been two deaths and several injuries.
In each instance the track was in
clear view a mile or more in each di-
rection.
Not only should the California law
be adopted in other states but it
should be made more stringent and
that all automobiles, either
commercial or private, must come to
stop before crossing railroad tracks.
The California law provides a fine
Of $500 or Imprisonment not exceed
ing six months, or both, for non-com-
oliance with the law by commercial
vehicles. A fine or suspension of
rivers license or both could be ap-
olied to private vehicles.-Exchange.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
MINNESOTA PAPER GETS
MONTANA FACTS TWISTED

Peter Lenz calls attention to an
item in his old home paper, The
Mobiles County (Minn.) Democrat,
which does a great injustice to our
neighboring city of Scobey and the
country around it.. The Democrat,
undoubtedly through misunderstand-
ing, quotes an Adrian citizen, who
spent several weeks at Scobey, as
saying that that country is in bad
condition and has not had a crop
for six years. This grossly
assertion is liable to cast a reflection
on neighboring communities such as
u own. I
The facts are that while this &C.
ton of the country, including that
around Scobey, has had some short
crops during the past six years, it
has also had some bumper crops.
1921 was good and 1922 was extra
good. In 1922 the crops tributary
to Scobey were so heavy that Scobey
the LARGEST PRIMARY
WHEAT SHIPPING POINT IN THE
UNITED STATES. Approximately
100000 bushels were marketed
there as proven by railroad records.
Wolf Point, with a less extensive
territory, ranked about third. in
shipping honors with a little more
than a million bushels. This years
crop in this section of Montana is
estimated at about go per cent of
last years. 1t would be nothing
more than justice to the hard-work-
ing people of this district if these
facts were to be given as wide pub
licity as the six year failure story.
Our Minnesota friends should also
remember that we raise valuable
besides wheat. Corn acreage
and corn yields are increasing year
ly and this year the Montana corn
crop is estimated by crop experts at
ZOO, 900 bushels. This district will
produce it's full share or more. Only
a few days ago men from Iowa work
ing in the local harvest fields declar-
ed that u corn was fully equal to
what they had seen in Iowa.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
MASONIC BODIES HOLD
SESSIONS AT BILLINGS
billings Gazette, Aug. 13)

tDlllnSS GdZeICe, Aug 5
Of the four Masonic grand lodges
that will meet in Billings this week,
bringing to the city several hundred
Masons from every part of the state,
the first to gather will be the young
est of them all, the grand council of
Royal and Select Masters, which
foregathers today. The grand chap
ter, Royal Arch Masons, will meet on
Tuesday, and the grand lodge A. F.
& A. M, Wednesday and Thursday,
and the grand chapter Order of the
Eastern Star, Friday and Saturday.
The grand council of Royal and
Select Masters was organized in
Butte, March 20, 1910, at which time
only three councils existed in the
state. At the present there are nine
chartered councils and one under dis
pensation, with 500 members. The
reason for the small number of coun-
ellis and the small membership in the
state, compared to other Masonic
bodies is that the council of Royal
and Select Masters is not only a
comparatively new thing in Montana
Masonry, but is in a way, a side de-
gree or series of degrees, in that,
while it is a part of the York rite
If Masonry, fitting in just after the
chapter, or Royal Arch, it is an OPP
,ional branch in the climb of the
York rite Mason to the Commandry,
,r Knights Templar rank.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
HOGS GROW ON WHEAT

In speaking of how hogs will thrive
on wheat, James w. Wilson, director
of animal husbandry at the South
Dakota Experiment Station, says
"Several years ago my brother and
l had a load of hogs. Wheat at that
time was cheaper than corn. We
purchased a carload of wheat and
fed those hogs. We found that they
did not grind it, but that it came
through them whole. Then we
ground it and l never saw hogs do
better than they did on this ground
wheat.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
Putting Ii Up to Aunt.

Aunt Mildred, of marriageable age
but unattached, took her nephew, Rob-
ert, downtown on a shopping expedi-
ton.
They stopped at a large clothing
store and, while Aunt Mildred was in
terested in a contemplated purchase.
one of the young men clerks under
took to entertain the small boy by
playing tag with him.
Finally firing of the game, Robert
ran up to Aunt Mildred and breath
lessly called out: Now you chase the
man, Aunt Mildred Chicago Trib-
une.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
WHAT POPLAR SAYS

Wolf Point outplayed Poplar at
baseball last Sunday on our own
grounds and more than took revenge
for their defeat the week before.
Ten to one.-Roosevelt County In
dependent.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23

The condition of sheep and lambs
on August 1st is placed at 101 per
cent of normal, compared to 100 a
month ago. The generally excellent
condition of range is reflected in the
very good growth of sheep and lambs
and it is seldom that over the whole
state the focks make such a uniform
and satisfactory showing
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
THE FIGHT TO SAVE LIFE

The railroads of the country have
been carrying on active campaigns
against carelessness by pedestrians
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
~ ~ That Pass Around
\mHQC the Exchange
Table

Now is the season when small boys
and bathing beauties get tanned in
the same place.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23
LIVESTOCK
REPORT FOR MONTANA

Livestock and ranges in Montana
continued to show improvement dur
ing July and in many counties little
more could be expected in this re-
spect.
The wool clip for Montana this year
is estimated to be 18,295,0OO pounds.
The movement of cattle ito market
this fall promises to be heavier than
was estimated a month ago, while
the supply of lambs for markets and
feeding centers very likely will be
somewhat less than it was last year,
according to the August livestock re-
port issued today by Geo. A. Scott,
federal agricultural statistician for
the State of Montana.
Ranges
The condition of ranges in the
state on August 1st was 90 per cent
of normal, the same as a month ago.
Grass continued to make good growth
with exceptions noted chiefly in sew
eral of the eastern counties and in
an area south of the Yellowstone and
mostly east of Big Horn county,
where dry hot weather and grass
hoppers have cut the grass short.
In practically all of the western half
of the state, grass has been slow in
curing, which will likely delay fall
some.
Cattle
H1a - l,+,o- &c Ii 1a4t11 - H. |
LIST of August is reported at 100 per
cent of normal. While normal"
does not mean ideal condition, it
does mean that as a whole, cattle
are in better shape than usual at
this time. Cattle have been taking
weight in good shape, but flies
in the eastern half of the state were
reported to be bad enough to inter-
fere with the best gains during
July.
Shipments of cattle to market have
in a small way, principally
the eastern third of the state;
out few large outfits have as yet be-
gun to ship. Shipments this fall ap-
oarently will be heavier than fore
tasted last month, according to re-
ports from stockmen and others ia
niliar with the business, and prob
IDLY about $4,000 head are expect
ID to be shipped from August to
December inclusive. Last year about
5000 head were shipped during
he corresponding period. About so
@ IS per cent of these are expected
fall into the "fat" class at the
markets.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23

1t is estimated that rats cost Eng
land $500, 100000 annually. Let's
see. isn't that the same amount the
knockers cost Shelby?
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-08-23

ldIlQ DoOOsOVOyVOO 1SNA
see, isn't that the same amount the
knockers cost Shelby?
"Does your wife ever let you drive
her carr"
ooh, yes. I'm always allowed to
take it when it needs gasoline."-
Detroit Free Press.
congratulations, professor Is it
a boy or a girl?"
"Eh? Bless my heart I can't re-
member. But it must be a girl"
How's that?"
my wife wanted a girl, and she
usually has everything her own way"
Boston Transcript.
Binks: "That new C~hautauqua
agent gave us a good proposition on
a lecture curse yesterday"
links: "Yeh?"
Binks: "Sure; said we could have
'em at the regular rates without pay
ing their lodging fees"
Jinks: "Well, he said it was en-
tirely superfuous. You see each of
their lecturers carries his own bunk"
Disadvantage of improvements
An Oregon car owner installed a
,arburetor that is guaranteed to save
20 per cent on fuel. Then he put in
plugs that were guaranteed to
ave 20 per cent. Then he added an
intake superheater that was guar
to save 20 per cent. He next
.dded a special rear axel that was
lso guaranteed to save 20 per cent.
lie put on high pressure cords" that
'romised a 20 per cent saving! And
.ow, with a fuel economy of 120 per
emit, he has to stop every hundred
niles and bale fuel out of the gas
ank to keep it from running over!
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-11-01
HEADCHEESE IS GOOD CHANGE
Acceptable Meat for Lunch or Supper
and May Be Easily Made-Gov-
eminent Recipe.

For lunch or supper cold sliced
headcheese is an acceptable meat,
which may be easily made. The Unit
ed States Department of Agriculture
gives the following recipe:
Cut a hogs head into four pieces.
Remove the brains, ears, skin, snout,
and eyes. Cut off the latest parts for
lard. Put the lean and bony parts to
soak overnight in cold water in order
to extract the blood and dirt. When
the head is cleaned put it over the fire
to boil, using water enough to ove 1t.
Boil until the meat separates readily
from the bones. Then remove from the
fire and pick out all the bones. Drain
off the liquor, saving a part of ii for
future use. Chop the meat fine with a
.chopping knife. Return it to the ket-
tie and pour on enough of the liquid
to cover the meat. Let it boil slowly
for Is to 80 minutes. Season to taste
with salt and pepper just before re
moving it from the fire. Bay leaves, a
little ground cloves, and allspice may
be added and boiled for a while in the
soup. If not condensed enough to
form jelly, a little gelatin may be dis
in cold water and mixed well
with the cheese just before filling into
molds.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-11-01
WAY FOR WASHING CORDUROY
Must Not Be Rubbed, Squeezed or
lroned-When Dry Raise Nap by
Brushing BriskIy.

Corduroy is a kind of cotton velvet
which may be washed providing 1t Is
not rubbed, squeezed or ironed, says
the United States Department Of Ag-
riculture. If 1t is made up at home,
stitch the seams with a loose stitch
to prevent puckering when washed.
Before laundering babies coats or
other lined garments loosen the lining
at the bottom to avoid bagging. Use
a solution Of mild soap, or for dark
colors which may streak or fade, a
solution Of soap bark. Souse the gar
ment up and down in the soapy water,
changing the water as it becomes
soiled. Rinse in several clear waters
until no more dirt and soap come out.
Hang the garment up dripping wer
and SO that it will dry in the shape
in which it is worn. Dry In the wind,
If possible. When dry brush briskly
to raise the nap.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-11-01
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect It
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
it's remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview on the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
SO many applicants for insurance are re-
jected is because kidney trouble is SO
common to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applications
are declined do not even suspect that they
have the disease. DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root is on sale at all drug stores in bottles
of two sizes, medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer L Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this observation-disclosures.