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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1923-05-18
COL. ALEX NORRIS
TAKES LONG TRAIL
WENT TO ALDER GULCH, YOUTH
OF 10, IN 1864; FOUNDED
TOWN OF NORRIS
Ranchman and Miner; Located Fa-
nous Revenue Mine; Developed
Fire Clay Deposits in Madison
County.

The death of Colonel Alexander
Norris at Warm Springs saw the pass
ing of another of that fearless band
of trail-blazers to whose early-day
efforts the state of Montana now
stands as a monument.
Mr.. Norris was 7S years of age and
a native of North Ireland. He ac-
companied his parents to the United
States in the late 40's. A home was
established in Wisconsin, then con-
sidered the western frontier. Life
in the pineries provided him with the
training that stood him in good stead
later in life. Fired with adventure,
Mr.. Norris decided to cast his lot in
the far west. and at the age of Is
started for what is now Montana. He
arrived in Alder Gulch in 1854 where
he spent two years in placer mining.
He then moved to north Madison
county and established home on the
site of what is now the town of Nor
ris, and which at the time it was
plated was named after him. One
of his ranches comprising more than
1000 acres adjoins the town.
While Mr.. Norris was largely in
terested in ranching, he gave con-
siderable time to mining interests.
and spent large sum of money de-
veloping properties. He located and
sold the famous old Revenue mine.
an early-day producer, and also sold
several large deposits of fire CLAW in
Madison county to the A. C. M. com
pany. Besides being interested in
ranch and mining property, he owned
the Norris hot springs, and the hotel
and several business buildings in
Norris.
His life was marked by numerous
peculiarities. One of them was his
aversion to fraternal organizations.
He even refused to affiliate with the
Society of Montana Pioneers, des-
pite the fact that the date of his COM
ing to Montana entitled him to a |
charter membership. He never mar
ried.
He contracted erysipelas in Feb
ruary, 1920, but paid little attention
to it at the time. Later when he
realized the seriousness of his con- |
ditions he consulted several special
lists, and as a last resort decided upon
a special course of treatment at
Warm Springs.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1923-05-18
CHINOOK PLANNING
BIG CORN SHOW
EVERY COUNTY IN THE NORTH
WILL PLANT INCREASED
CORN ACREAGE
Motive Primarily Educational to
Demonstrate Outstanding Factors
in the Development of the Corn
Growing Industry.

To make the second Northern
Montana Corn Show to be held at
Chinook in November bigger and
better than that of last year, is the
aim of the county agents of the
Extension Service sponsoring the
show, according to plans perfected
at the conference of extension
workers at Malta recently. The
prevailing motive of the Northern
Montana Corn Show is primarily
educational, chiefly to demonstrate
the outstanding factors in the de-
veIopment of the corn industry in
the northern Montana empire.
Particular emphasis is intended to
be placed on things in the growing of
corn which leads to the successful
production of this crop, county agents
say. The fact is universally accepted
that corn offers the surest and best
solution to the agricultural problems
of northern Montana, but in order
to realize this solution certain fun
damental principles must be observed
on the part of the grower. The OBJ
servation of these principles will
spell the difference between success
and failure to those growing corn.
The feature of the 1928 corn show
will be to stress further these influ-
encing factors such as varieties, sell
ection of seed, early maturity and
adaptability of varieties, harvesting
and feeding, ETC., and their relation
to the growing of corn.
The 1913 Northern Montana Corn
Show will keep pace with growing in
terest in corn as is indicated by the
unprecedented increase in the corn
acreage of northern Montana. Every
county of the north will have an in
crease of 100 to 400 per cent. 1t is
planned to increase the number of
exhibits at the corn show over last
year by an equal percentage.
The quality of the exhibits is also
assured to be improved to large
extent over last year, because of the
increased acreage planted to home
grown seed corn. This seed corn was
selected last fall with extreme care
aided by the very favorable weather
conditions which prevailed during the
seed corn picking season last fall. A
great deal of the corn to be planted
this spring comes from certified and
approved seed stock which guaran-
tees the superior quality of the 1928
corn show.
In addition to the corn show the
annual purebred hog show will be
put on under the joint cooperation
of the hog associations of Blaine
county. These associations are point |
ing the way to success via the pure |
bred hog route. This adds very |
important complement to the corn
industry.
There also will be a northern Mon
tana poultry show put on at Chinook
the same week.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1923-05-18

Helena, Ala.-Failure of negro
miner to receive his pay check re-
suited in three men, including the
negro, being killed and two others
being wounded after riot calls had
been sent out and house in which
the negro had barricaded himself
had been dynamited and fired by a
posse.
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II, according to an announce
ment made by P. B. Snelson,
of the Billings Gazette, chair
man of the executive commit
tee of the press association.
Other members of the COM
mittee are Leon Shaw, Bill
lings; J. D. Seaman, Miles
City Star; Joseph Gehrett,
Laurel Outlook, and A. A.
Frankie, Fergus County Ar
gus, Lewistown.
At last years convention
in Missoula, the date and
place for the 1923 gathering
was left in the hands of the
executive committee. Invita-
tions were received from Lew
istown, Shelby, and Butte.
Mr.. Snelson said that after
comforting with President G.
M. Moss of Whitefish, the
committee had decided to ac-
cept the invitation to meet in
Butte, which was extended by
Secretary Wills of the Butte
Chamber of Commerce.
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been advanced to July /, 2 and 8.
The dates originally were set for
later in July. The change was made
because of desire to transact the
state lodges business in advance of
the national convention, which will
be held in Atlanta, Ca, July 8.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1923-05-18

Elks Convention Dates Changed
The dates for the annual conven-
ton in Great Falls of the Benevolent
and Protective Order of Blks have
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1923-05-18
Montana NelUspapernaakers
Meet InyButte This Year

The 1928 convention of the Montana Press association will be
held Butte Thursday Friday and Saturday August III and
TO-
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1923-05-18

The executive committee will time this month
arrange the convention program Before that time
Peterson of Falls the association secretary will visit Butte
to confer with the local committee there eliminate
possibility of conflict in the arrangements.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
TELLS OTHERS OE
ITS GREAT VALUE
In Nursing Sick, Mrs. Patter
States, She Often Recon-
mends TanIac-ThinkS
1t Wonderful.

II firmly believe Tanlac Is what
keeps me so well and strong" is tbs
high tribute paid the medicine, re-
Gently, by Mrs. Edith J. Patten, widely
known and esteemed re5sdent of $50
Cumberland Ave-, Portland, Me.
when / began the use Of Tanlac
/ had not felt right for long time
and was all run Gown. After persist.
emily taking the treatment considered
best for such condition / got no
better. In fact seemed to be
growing worse until lady friend In
sisted on me trying Tanlac.
"At that time / took two or three
bottles and was perfectly well again.
Since then I have taken bottle two
or three times year and no one could
feel better. I have done lots of nurs-
ing Of the sick, and since Tan1ac did
so much for me have been the cause
Of many others taking Railways
with splendid results. 1t is with this
knowledge and experience that rec
ommend Tanlac as wonderful med
icine."
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Over 35 million bottles Sold
Advertisement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
important to Mothers
SURELY WAS BRIGHT YOUTH
But Possibly Schoolmaster Had Some
Idea of Conveying Delicate
Hint to Dad.

Secretary Mellon said at a dinner
In Pittsburgh:
"Some of the hints that our for
mer allies drop about their debts TO
us remind me of story.
"A Hoosier schoolmaster was CIV
ing a gawky country lad lesson in
mental arithmetic.
"'Now Peleg,' he said, suppose your
father had eight hams hanging in his
smoke-house. and in my cellar there
were none. Got THAR
ayes, SIR said Peleg.
SNOW suppose your father gave me
one-eighth of his entire stock of hams
how many would there then be in
my cellar, and how many would re-
main in your fathers smoke-houseT
Zone and seven,' said Peleg quick
as q flash.
Marvellous! Excellent cried the
schoolmaster. You are entitled to
ten good marks for that answer. Tell
your father so when you get home.
Repeat the problem to him, word for
word, so that he may see what fine.
bright boy he has in his little Peleg.' !"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
BROKE BOTH THEIR RECORDS
When II Came to Bible Reading, Last
Conner "Put Il All Over"
His Friends.

Greenberry Lowe. settlement clerk
In the state auditors office, and a
statehouse friend one day were dis
cussing their early religious familiarity
with the Bible. One had read the Bible
through once and had committed to
memory a catechism. The other had
not learned the catechism, but had
read the Bible through more than
once.
81 read the Bible through before I
was fourteen" said the friend.
Eyes, but read it through before
/ was twelve" said Lowe.
1t seemed to be a draw, all points
considered, when Lewis Johnson, audit
clerk, came along. The two, assum-
ing a holier-than-thou attitude, told
Johnson of their early Bible reading
records.
That's nothing" said Johnson. "My
father read the Bible through to me
long before I was able to read word"
indianapolis News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
Filter Is SeIf-CIeanlna.

In a new cistern filter, shown In
Popular Mechanics Magazine, water
entering at the top from downspout
flows over slanting screen, which
allows leaves and coarse material to
be washed out through an outlet near
the top. The water with fine dirt
passes down into a chamber ut the
bottom, and as the rain increases rises
through an inner charcoal chamber
and reaches the cistern through an
interior pipe. When the rain ceases
the clear water in the charcoal cham
Der backwashes the sediment through
small hole at the bottom of the
filter. which is constantly draining
sediment at a loss of about 10 per
cent of water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
Domestic

Kansas City-E. Mont Reilly, COVER
nor of Porto Rico, had two ribs brok-
en- in motorcar accident here.
Pontiac, Mich.-Five men were seri-
ously injured when gas explosion de-
stroyed the plant of the Michigan Drop
Forge company.
New York-The Equitable building,
New York's largest office building and
the second largest in the United States
has been offered for sale.
Indianapolis-Cal for a joint meet
ing of coal operators and miners of
the central competitive field for New
York city Jan. IS, to negotiate wage
contract, has been signed.
Beaumont, Texas-The Magnolia
Refining company suffered more than
a half million dollar loss here when
lightning struck two tanks, containing
100000 barrels OF gasoline, and de.
stroyed them. By pumping, the re-
finery was able to save but $4,000 bar
rels of the product.
New York-H. B, Thayer, president
of the Aemrican Telephone and Tele-
graph company, picked up the tele-
phone on his desk in Broadway sky
scraper and talked to a group of
scientists in New Southgate, London.
Eleven minutes later messages re-
ceived by cable stated: ''Thayer got
through to ALL"
New York-James B. Forgan, presi-
dent of the First National bank of
Chicago, was elected a director of the
New York Central railroad, succeed
ing the late William Rockefeller.
Chicago-Shoe prices ranging from
So to SIS for low shoes and from SO
to SIS for high shoes, with extreme
styles much more costly, emanated
from the National Shoe Retailers asso-
citation in annual convention here.
San Francisco-William E. pussy
fooD Johnson, noted prohibition adj
vocate, returned to America from a
losing fight for the dry cause in New
Zealand. Mr.. Johnson said, "The
cards were stacked against me in New
Zealand"
Albany, N. VA bill has been in
PRODUCED in the legislature proposing
70 add to the legal definition of MUIR
der, in this state, the following: ANY
person who sells, gives or otherwise
furnishes intoxicating liquor which
causes the death of a human being is
guilty OF murder in the first degree
and punishable accordingly"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
II Depends.

Doctor Copeland says that people
are in better health when they ara
well dressed. because they hold their
heads high and inhale more freely.
Nevertheless we've seen well-dressed
men scrooge down into their collars
most INDEPENDENTLY when they met the
tailor they still owed for the glad rags
Boston Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
Another Nervous Woman Finds Relief

Port Huron, Mich. I'll suffered for
two years with pains in my side, and II
l worked very much was nervous and
just as tired in the morning as when /
went to bed. / was sleepy all the day
and didn't feel like doing anything, and
was so nervous would bite my finger
nails. One Of my friends told me about
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and it helped me so much that !
soon felt fine. Mrs. CHARLES BEELER,
1910 Elk Street. Port Huron. Mich.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
The Modern Phase.

"You say she's intellectual?'
"Very."
"In that case I'd better memorize a
little something from Shelley and a
little something from Keats. 1t might
help IL the conversation lags."
"You are behind the times. You'd
better con a page or two of synthetic
psychology." - Birmingham Age-Her.
aid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
FOR OVER 40 YEARS

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE has
been used successfully in the treatment
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves by local application, and the
Internal Medicine, Tonic, which acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces, thus reducing the Inflammation.
Sold by all druggists.
T. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18

olucS, anu WIS dWlut
nervousso that Twas
unfit to do my work.
After ! began taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
v Bile Com
pound Igrew strong,
and now ! weigh $50
pounds. keep house
and am able to lift
and do any kind Of
work. ! have got
wonderful re 8 ults
from the Vegetable
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
Longer skirts.

"Will silk stockings be worm
Eyes" replied Miss Cayenne, but
they viii not, as heretofore, constitute
most of the costume"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
FREEDOM FROM
LAXATIvES
Discovery by Scientists Has Replaced
Them.

Pills and salts give temporary re-
lief from constipation only at the ex-
pense of permanent injury, says an
eminent medical authority.
Science has found newer, better
way-a means as simple as Nature
itself.
In perfect health a natural lubricant
keeps the food waste soft and moving.
But when constipation exists this nat
ural lubricant is not sufficient. Medi-
cal authorities have found that the
gentle lu5ricating action of Nujol most
closely resembles that of Natures own
lubricant. AS Nujol is not a laxative
1t cannot grippe. 1t Is in no sense a
medicine. And like pure water 1t Is
harmless and pleasant.
Nujol is prescribed by physicians /:
used in leading hospitals. Get bottle
from your druggist today.-Advertise-
ment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
cuticura soothes Itching Scalp.

CutIcura Soothes itching scalp.
On retiring gently rub spots of dan
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint-
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have clear skin and soft. white
hands.-Advertisem
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
A DANGEROUS Variety.

"Alice may he a gossip, but l be-
lieve she tells the TRUTH"
my dear. the truth is frequently
the worst form Of gossip imaginable"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
Coles carbo,isaIye ouichlv relieves

and heals burning, itching and torturing
skin diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain
of burns. Heals without scars. SOC and
60c. Ask your druggist. or send SOC to
The J. w. Cole Co., Rockford, ILL.,, for
ackage.-Advertiseme
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
MOST IMPORTANT
NEWS OF WORLD
Big Happenings Of the Week
Condensed for Benefit Of
Busy Readers.
Washington

Washington-War department en-
gireers have approved ST. Paul's pro-
posal for the new Robert street bridge.
Washington-The Chamber of Com
merce of the United States began a
referendum on the question of extend
ing the Federal governments activity
on behalf of education.
Washington-A railroad case de-
scribed as one of the most important
to reach the Supreme Court in. recent
years was taken up for argument
shortly before adjournment.
Washington-An amendment to the
National bank taxing bill which will
enable states to re-impose taxes re-
covered by National banks was dis
cussed in the Senate by Senator kel-
logg of Minnesota.
Washington-A bill to pay Gertrude
Lustig, an army nurse, the salary
withheld while she was facing charge
Of being Germany spy, was passed
by the senate after the charges had
been declared frameup.
Washington--1n committee of the
whole the Senate adopted an amend
ment by Senator Kellogg of Minnesota
to the agricultural appropriation bill
including the barberry bush eradica-
tion fund from $350,O00 to 100000.
Washingtcn-Senato Knute Nelson
filed with the Senate petitions from
citizens of Albany and Richmond,
Mimi, urging that Congress pass legis-
lation at once to grant relief to the
famine stricken subjects of the Ger
man and Austrian republics.
Washington Chairman Fuller Of
the House Pension committee intro
duced a pension bill similar to the
Bursum bill, which was vetoed by
President Harding last week, but
with some features cited as objection
able by the President omitted.
Washington-Presi Harding and
republican house leaders, after thor
ough canvass of the situation, decided
that this is not the time to seek an
amendment to the debt funding law
liberalizing the terms of settlements
by nations owing money to the United
States.
Washington - President Harding's
canvass of available candidates for
the Supreme court vacancy resulting
from the retirement of Justice Pitney
has brought into particular prom ~
ence the names of Guy d. Golf, until
recently assistant to Attorney General
Daugherty, and Edward IT. Sanford,
for the past eight years United States
district Judge for the eastern and
middle districts of Tennessee.
Representative Walter
H. Newton and o. j. Larson of Mime
sofa will be conspicuous in meeting
called at the Capitol to lay the plans
for battle to be waged in the House
for enlarged appropriations for the
Improvement Of rivers and harbors.
On the outcome of this fight depends
the success Of the army engineers pro-
gram for the construction of six-foot
channel for the Mississippi river from
Minneapolis to the mouth of the Mis-
souri,.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
In a Manner of Speaking.

"How would you describe w. L.
George and d. FL. Lawrence?"
I'D say they were heroine addicts."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18

Compound andrecommenditvery highly
to my friends. ! give you permission to
publish my testimonial. - Mrs. OLE
BERGsTRoM, 2l0 9th st. &c., Monte
video, Minnesota.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
How's Your Blood?
Do You Need a Tonic?

Helena, Mont-"Dr. Pierce; Cold
en- Medical Discovery has 10 equal
as a blood tonic or as liver and
stomach medicine. / was in very
bad physical condition, due to having
liver trouble and gastric stomach con-
dition. My food did not digest
properly, would ferment, and gas
would form, giving me great DISTRESS.
] also suffered with severe bilious
headaches and my blood was in an
impoverished state. By the use OF
the Golden Medical Discovery I was
relieved of all these conditions which
had caused me so much trouble and
distress. My liver became active, my
food digested we'll, my blood was
good and ! felt like new man
Joseph A. Widmer, 307 Hoback st.
Obtain the Discovery in tablets or
LIQUID from your nearest druggist or
send 10c for trial pkg. to DR.. Pierces
Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. 70 and
write for free medical advice,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18

No one tries to reform hell. 1t il
reserved as helpful means of pro-
noting reform.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18

There would be fewer undesirable
mothers-in-law if there were more good
sops-in-law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18

A rousing time is apt TO occur just
before breakfast.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
WOMAN SUFFERED
Three MONTHS
Pains in Back and Nervousness.
Made Well by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Montevideo, Mimi suffered for
three months with pain in my back and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
An N~.A. Gives Charming New Shade to Old Lingerie
E0 9JGNuHS PUTNAM DYEs-dyes

An art crank is one who takes art
too seriously.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18

Alfalfa IS; sweet clover, So. Farms
for sale and rent on crop paym'ts. ].
Mulhall, 500 City, Ia.-Advertisement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18

Reason Enough.
She during dance)-Why do you
hold me so close?
He-Because you are so distant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18

w. N. u, Minneapolis, No. s-is2a.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18
WaiI-O-J-Graf.

TilIy-How do you like the tune on
my photograph?
Philly-Phonograph / thought by
the sound of it that 1t was moano-
graph.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18

Many man would rather lie when
asked for information than say Il
don't know"
, 1923-05-08
G|RLS! LEMONS
BLEACH OUT TAN
+. AND FRECKlES
MI. the tulos. q two lemons

Mix The 'tuice! % two lemons with
Shrec ounces OF Orchard White.
which any druggist win supply for a
few cents shake well in n bottle. and
you have a whole quarter pint of the
most wonderful freckle and tan
cream. and complexion beautifier. =
Massage this sweet.y fragrant
lemon cream into the face. meek,
arms and hands each day. and see
how freokles and blemishes natural.
ly bleach right out and how youth.
fully clear. soft and rosy.whlte the
skin Observation-Disclosures
, 1923-05-08

Handel had one Of the most re-
markable musical memories ever
known. He knew. by heart. over 80
operas from beginning to end.