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Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
Uncommon
Sense s17 ;11a
swELLED HEADS

VoU will find victims of swelle,
= heads on every bench In the park,
In every bread line, In every poorhouse,
In every Jail.
1t Is an easily communicable and a
deadly disease. The only cure for 1t
Is severe jolt, and sometimes II Is
the remedy that success is made OF.
Remember that little success Is
often easily come by. Sometimes 1t
Is due almost wholly to luck. Some
times II follows advancement through
favoritism. which is probably the worst
thing that can happen to anybody.
In any event. no success can sur.
vive swelled head.
II In the early years Of your career
you find yourself well ahead of the fel-
lows who started with you, look out.
You have still long way to travel.
II You are satisfied with yourself
be sure you will never get any better.
And II ysu don't get any better you
will soon begin to go back.
Authority cannot safely be entrusted
to any man till ne shows that his
head will not be affected by 1t.
Once let him begin to make bad use
OF 1t. to domineer. and to bully. and
he might as well bid any further prog
ress good-by.
Remember always that big men
never get the swelled head. or II they
do get a slight attack they soon re-
cover
II you have begun TO think that you
are doing pretty well thank YOU" and
70 pity the poor devils who are not MS
Don't think about the men you have
passed, but about the men who have
passed you. Consider the important
men Of your acquaintance. and OF his
tory.
Read their biographies, and note
how they continually struggled TO
make themselves capable OF bigger
and better work There is no time TO
get swelled head when a man is
really going up. II Ia the chap who
stops to admire himself who falls vic.
tim to conceit.
II you are aS great man a. Lin.
coin, as Shakespeare, As Napoleon.
puff and strut all you please. But the
chances are you are not. And until
you are perfectly sure that you are.
keep on trying. The study OF big men
will give you less time TO admire your.
self. and thereby save you from 4
maiady that is absolutely fatal to any
important success.
'cop,r,sh, By Johs Blake,
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
THE WRENs WERELATE

MR.. AND MRS. ROBIN had Ar.
AVA r!-ed from the South und so
had some of the other travellers, but
Mr.. and Mrs. Wren were nowhere to
be seen. "They passed US On the
way" said Mrs. Robin. II thought
they would BE- here ahead Of Us this
year"
Don't you know. my dear. why the
Wr-nx are always lItei" asked Mr.
Robin. III you had used your ears
a. well ~ your eyes you would he
certain to know. I think II II the fault
Of Mrs. Wren. Now. when they arrive
you listen and feel sure you will md
out why they are late In getting North.
OF eoursa, Il may be that Mr. Wren Ii
at fault . little. but think II u his
wife that II really the cause"
II was nice spring weather when
ooe morning the wrens arrived and
Ass. Robin was just getting ready to
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
HARRY l.. MORRISON

\ In the current issue of the official
\ paper published by the Colorado
Society Of Engineers, appears the
following:
The sudden death Of Harry L.
Morrison, one OF the most promin-
ent irrigation and drainage consult
ing engineers OF Colorado, at To-
cal hospital. Saturday. July eth.
will be deplored by his many friends
b throughout the state.
Mr.. Morrison was born in Denver
in 1850. Was a graduate Of the
Denver Public Schools and the
Stanford University In 1904. His
i. connection with many Of the we'll
known Irrigation Companies made
him prominent figure among the
: engineers OF the state. Well train
ed, experienced. capable and gifted
. with forcible and attractive per-
sonality, his passing is very real
loss to his business associates and
\ great grief to his friends.
He is survived by his widow and
two boys. his mother. two sisters
and brother. To these bereaved
members OF his family the condol-
, ences Of the Society are extended.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DETERMINATION
OF HElRSHlp

Estate of Ira G. Christensen. de.
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that on tho
<th day OF September A. d. 1923
the undersigned will present TO the
County Court OF Rio Grande County
Colorado. its accounts for final set
ticmcnt OF administration Of said
estate. when and where all persons
In interest may appear and object
TO them. II they 30 desire.
Notice In also hereby given that
application for the determination OF
heirship OF said Ira q. Christensen.
deceased has been made and that
the Court will on said date herein.
before mentioned. or at any time 10
which the hearing mny he continued,
proceed TO ascertain and determine
who are the heirs OF the said Ira
q. Christensen. deceased. and a.
such entitled 10 inherit any lands.
tenemcnts. hercditaments or other
property. real or personal. constitu-
ting all or q part Of the Estate Of
the said Ira q. Christensen. dc.
ceased, and enter q Decree accord.
ingly. at which hearing all persons
claiming 70 be heirs at law Of said
deceased may appear and present
their proof.
THE MONTE VISTA BANK
AND TRUST CO.
Administrator.
BY JONATHAN II. SMITH.
Secretary.
First Pub. August :. 1879.
Last Pub. August u. 1879.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
BOY, Oh, Boy:

Roy, Oh, Boy!
The woman was very condescend-
ing.
My husband is very jealous"
she remarked to her partner as
they fox-trotted around the ball
room. so l dance only with exceed
insly plain people"
IT'S fine system" he said; ~
have followed II for years"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

Say Il with music" In Shoot
Ing n scene In Brass Commandments
the scene CALLED for Flash, Farm
hams horse. to stand still but the
horse was too full OF life. so after
trying everything. Farnham sur-
gested that they try music. Flash"
listened. Music has charms TO 500
the savage breast and II certainly
acted that way on Flash"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

FOR SALE-High grade player
piano. Priced right. Terms to re-
sponsible parties. Also Siver-Tone
phonograph with SO records. Set
Encyclopaedia Britannica, unabrid-
ged, at half original cost. Inquire
at Journal office.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

. out fus ~ brsakfast when she
Asard such Q seoldtAs going - that
- seoppsd a1d lisesoed.
T told yos noe 70 20 Scar that
tFsa," ehattsesd Q vslca "Yoa never
iGesn - ~ q you would not gst
Into - nueA tsouble."
Mn Roeia hoped vhsss she could
~ who Il was sad there she saw
httjs Mn. Wrea dttiAs % Q linb.
0eoidins hss husband who vas perched
beside hss. "Yos should b WORKING
tAis niasts." seoldsd his wife. and
hsfs yeu are slttias still. vast 70
% back to the trss whses ws wsrs
last ysas end not that 90 y the
oechAP1."
-. sssA ! .. ssvass nssssass -
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

FOR SALE-Seven room brick
house. With two lots, good out
buildings, cel!ar, also household
furniture in fine condition 80
Madison Street. Phone 246J.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
Grounds for Divorce

Grounds for Divorce
Isn't Braggard an awful ego
tist?"
Yes, indeed. understand his
wife is going to sue him for aliena-
ton of affection-he loves himself
so much.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

Mrs. Beulah Wiley McGannon
and little daughter Patty OF Los
Angeles. Calf. are visiting her
parent Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Wiley.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

Mrs. Bart Rose OF Alamosa spent
from Tuesday until Sunday visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs, Ben Fogie.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
Plain M A. h. G.

Young Wife: "You were at one
of those stag parties last night
weren't you?"
Young Husband: Yes. How did
you know"
Young Wife: why. you were
staggering when you came in"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

Ed Purdy. Just returned from
Europe. says the short skirt is COM
ing back. He saw whole army
wearing 'em in Scotland.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
MANY HAVE APPENDsCJTIa
n0MeH KNnM II

Much so-caiied stomach trouble \,
really chronic appendicitis. This can
often b. relieved BY simple s,yccrine.
buckthorn bark ETC.. ~ mixed In
Adisrika. Most medicines act only
on lower bowel but Adieriks acts
on BOTH upper and lower bowel
and removes oil gases and poison..
Brines out matter you never though,
was In your system. Excellent for
obstinate constipation. The Abbott.
0oodding Drug Co.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

Mrs. T. H. Roughton OF Denver
is in town for visit with relatives
and friends.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

Mark Watrous spent a couple Of
days in Pueblo on business the fore
part OF this week.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

Full blood White Wyandotte
cockerels. months old, priced for
quick delivery s1.0O. Also broilers
at market price. Mrs. T. c. Jones.
Phone 65Fll Del Norte.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

Paul Winchell came in Tuesday
from Denver to attend the Stampede
and also visit his parents.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
Ask Allie Knows

Ask Al.-Hc Knows
Thomas (reading newspaper) :
Say, al. what's stoic?"
al: "Migosh. but youse is dumb
A stole is bold what carrier babies
around"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
Smack! Smack!

Clarice Justwed: IL worship my
husband"
Jealous Thing: I've heard you
offer up burnt offerings to him
three times a day"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
WA M IT. A ID s
Ads Under this Heading l0c Line per Week
Count Six Words to the Line
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Small house. close
In. unfurnished. Inquire Of Hugh
Savage.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
MISCELLANEOUS

Mrs. Fuson. modiste. Years ex-
perience. Evening dresses a special
ty. Phone l55W.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate OF Harry L. Morrison. De-
ceased. No. 67S.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to
present them for adjustment to the
County Court of Rio Grande Coun-
ty. Colorado. on the Goth day of
August A. d. 1928.
FLORENCE r. MORRISON.
Administrative
First pub. July 20; last pub. Aug. II
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
blonde Rrss Opincs

Blonde Bcss Opincs
"Bobby's weaving his sport mod
el now. He only buys one gallon
OF gas at a time.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
PLAYER PLANO AT SACRIFICE
PRICE

High grade make left on our
hands now in Monte Vista. viii
greatly sacrifice price and make
easy terms for quick turnover to
responsible person. Write quick
for all particulars to The Denver
Music Co., Denver. Colo.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
TRY JOURNAL WANT ADS
NOTICE TO BREEDERS

SALE-Practically new bun.
galow. s rooms and bath. Pay like
rent. Phone Is.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03

FOR RENT-Two quarters farm
land. See j. Frank Goff.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
Head o. the Glass

Jimmy: Say. dad, who was
King Tut?"
Dad: He was poor excuse for
a new dress-that's ALL"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
WANTED

FOR SALE-Two Emerson dig
gers, only used one season. VIII
sell at the right price. See s.
Bernstein, agt. at Broadway Mar
ket.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-03
Stop! Look! Listen!
Willard Service
Saves Batteries
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT

OF School district No. IS. county Of
Rio Grande. State OF Colorado. from
July 1. 1922 to June 80, 1928.
RECEIVED
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
UNFAIR TO ORGANIZED LABOR

The following name0 firms have
been declared by the Aberdeen Cen
trail Labor Council to be UNFAIR TO
ORGANIZED LABOR. This action
has been taken after we have exhaust
ed every effort to sign up with them
or come to any settlement, and this
notice is given to organized labor and
its friends and patrons, in order that
they may be informed of our action
and to act accordingly.
WE DON'T PATRoNIzE
Bay City Paint Co.-Blossom
Grays Harbor Iron & Machine
Works.
John Stanford, Painter.
w. s. Davis, electrician.
Grays Harbor Fuel Co.
'F' Street Cafe.
Aberdeen Steam Laundry.
John Weeks, painter, F and Wish
kah streets.
Sam Henderson, Sign Painter.
BY Order Of
Aberdeen Central Labor Council.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
PUBLIC SALES

We have purchased 122, 900 pair II.
S. Army Munson last shoes, sizes =,
to IL, which was the entire surplus
stock of one of the largest U. S.
Government shoe contractors.
This shoes is guaranteed one hun.
dred per cent solid leather, color dark
tan, bellows tongue, dirt and water
proof. The actual value of this shoe
is $500. Owing to this tremendous
buy we can offer same to the public
at $2.e5.
Send correct size. Pay postman on
delivery or send money order. If
shoes are not as represented we will
cheerfully refund your money prompt
ly upon request.
National Bay State Shoe Company,
2S6 Broadway, New York, N. Y.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
sALE-ARMY sHoEs-sALE.

We have just bought tremendous
stock of Army Munson last shoes to
be sold to the public direct. Price.
$275. These shoes are 1000 solid
leather with heavy double soles sewed
and nailed. The uppers are of heavy
tan chrome leather with bellows
tongue, thereby making them water.
proof. These shoes are selling very
fast, and we advise you to order at
once to insure your order being
filled.
The sizes are 8 to IL, all widths.
Pay postman on receipt OF goods or
send money order. Money refunded
If shoes are not satisfactory.
THE U. s. STORES CO.,
144t Broadway, New York City.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
Plumbers

Aberdeen Hoquiam = Meets every
Thursday at 400 e. Wishkah. J. H.
Leith, president; w. P. Jones, finan-
cial secretary; o. C. Ferguson. sos e.
Fifth St., recording secretary, Aber-
deem.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
LADY RARRERs.

Lady BARRIERS Local Union No. 2
meets first Thursday Of each month
at 418 East Wishkah street. Hazel
Dunbar, secretary, 207 South F
street, Aberdeen.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Aberdeen-Meets on every Monday
night at 400 e. Wishkah st.
HoQuiam-Meets first and third
Thursdays, Trades and Labor Coun-
Gil Hall, HoQuiam.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
Electricians.

Aberdeen-H oquiam-Meets End and
4th Wednesday night of each month
at Labor Press Hall, 104 No. G Street.
Aberdeen; W. L. Brachinreed. Presi
dent; H. A. TRACER, Secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
MovInn PIetura operatora

Aberdeen oquiam-Meet LIST Tues.
dayAof each month at 11:0O P. NJ. at
Trades Council Hall, Hoquiam. Dale
P. True, secretary, Aberdeen.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
Cooke. WalAarn and Waltraaaea

Office of Business Agent, Labor
Press Office, 106 North G street, ABB
erdeen. Mrs. Fred King, secretary
and business agent. Phone ga.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
Teamsters

Aberdeen-H oquiam Meets every
Wednesday night at Labor Press Of
flee, 106 North G street, Aberdeen
M. G. Dethlsfson president; o. e.
Williams, secretary, 400 Chicago ave-
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
carpenters

Aberdeen-Meets every Wednesday
night, 400 e. Wishkah. r. g. Olson,
president; H. w. Gibson, secretary.
Hoquiam-Meets every Wednesday
night in Trades Council Hall J. w.
Burnett, secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Observation-Disclosures 3rd Mon
day Of each month at 400 No. @ St.,
Aberdeen. Albert Fauber, president,
Aberdeen; F. d. Bell. Box $50. HO-
GUAM, secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
Sheet Metal Workara

Aberdeen HoQuaam-Meets End and
4th Tuesdays at Eagles hall, Aber-
deem. H. T. Prichard, secretary, 621
Monroe St., HoQuism, Wash. Tele-
phone Hoo. 58S-W.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
Typographical

Aberdeen-H oquiam-Meets last Sun
day of each month, alternating be-
tween Aberdeen, Labor Press Hall,
and Hoquiam, Trades Council Hall.
John Preston, Box 667. Hoquiam. sec.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Aberdeen-Meets fourth Monday of
each month at X. of P. han, First
street. G. L. Hawkins, president;
D. A. Sage, 800 East Heron street,
secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
U. 8. GOVERNMENT UNDERWEAR

y. o. OONEnN"ENi ONDehWEAH
100000 pc. New Government Wool
Underwear purchased by us to sell
to the public direct at 75c EACH.
Actual retail value, $3.50 each. All
sizes, Shirts "a to 46; Drawers 80 to
"A. Send correct size. Pay Postman
on delivery or send US money order.
If underwear is not satisfactory, we
will refund money promptly upon re-
quest. Dept. "a. The Pilgrim Wooden
Co, 1476 Broadway, New York. N. Y.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
MusleIana

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LIST Sun
day of each month, alternating be-
tween Aberdeen and HoQuiam. J. f.
Bell, secretary, Hoquiam.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Aberdeen-Ho Quiam-Meets LIST Mon
day of each month"; at Grown Cigar
Factory, Hoquiam
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
TaIIors No. sss.

Hoquiam-Aberdeen-Meets every LIST
Wednesday each month at Sturm's
Tailor Shop, 2219 Simpson Ave. r.
Sturm, secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Aberdeen.-Meets first Thursday in
each month at Grayport Press Hall.
W. q. Shelton, president; Adria John
son, secretary, Gloss Laundry.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Monday night at Sailors Hall, Aber-
deem. Secretary Aberdeen Branch,
Chas. Olsen, Box $50, Aberdeen.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
rImberMorkers. Local No. p

Aberdeen-Meets on every Monday
night at Labor Press Hall. Alfred
VOTERS, Sec, 512 Williams st. Absr-
deem.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Aberdeen-Hoquiam = Meets second
Thursday of each month at 4O9 East
Wishkah street.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Aberdeen-HoQuiam = Meets second
Tuesday in month at 2617 Simpson
Ave-, Aberdeen. w. Auer, Pres, L. H.
Winters, secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Acknowledgment Building Trades
Council
Aberdeen and HoQuiam-Meets on
every Tuesday night at 400 q. Wish
kas, Aberdeen. Harry Gibson, busi-
ness agent, Aberdeen branch, - NJ. to
/ p. NJ. Phone sos.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
Central labor Council.

Aberdeen-Meets each Friday night
at 1O2 No. @ st. W. L. Brackinreed,
secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Aberdeen oquiam-Meets LIST Sun
day Of each month. Clarence Moore,
Aberdeen, SECRETARY.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

ond and last Wednesday night Of each
month at K. of P. hall, Aberdeen.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

een-Hoquiam-Meets 4th Fri
day Of each month at 400 e. Wishkah.
Aberdeen. Archie Hall, secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Bakery and Confectionery Workers,
No. 80
Aberdeen HoQuiam = Meets first
Thursday of each month at A. o. u.
w. Hall, Aberdeen. A. Winberg, pres
ident; o. A. Miller, secretary. q
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Hoqulam Trades and Labor Council
HoQuiam = Meets every Monday
Hail. l. o. o. F. Bldg. C.. e. Brown,
secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Allied Printing Trades Council
Aberdeen oQuiam-Meets LIST Sun
day in each month, alternating be-
tween Aberdeen and Hoquiam. Elmer
Salstrom, Hoquiam, secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Sailors Union Of Pacific
Aberdeen Hoqufam-Meets on every
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01
3. R. c. Of A. COW. R. q NJ

I Meets tirst Thursday IN !. q. o. =.
hall, Cosmopolis. Fred King, presi-
dent; c. o. Merchant, financial sec
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

n-HoQuiam--Meets End and
4th Tuesdays at 102 No. G St., Aber-
deem. T. Lund, secretary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

MachinIsts.
-Hoquiam-Meets the sec
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-06-01

Electrical and Street Railway En-
ployees, Division 762
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-12-27

The footbridge has taken on a coat of green. Looking from
the new wagon bridge it gives the appearance of being a new
structure and an ornament to the city instead of being an eye-sore.
The American Legion of Belt, assisted in a small way by the Boy
Scouts, are responsible for this marked public improvement. To
them we dof our hats in salute, recognizing in this another exem-
plification of practical patriotism.
On Monday and Tuesday nights the Volunteer Fire Depart
ment of Belt will stage their annual carnival with a purpose equal
y worthy. They will have a crowd, an immense crowd, and when
the noise of revelryt shall have died away and a balance be taken,
it will be found that a substantial sum has been realized for an al
truistic purpose.
UnseHishness rules in the councils of these two organizations
and from their example the good people of this city may be led to
see the results of concerted action and the futnity of remaining
out of the band wagon when the procession starts.
Good times are coming back. In order to keep up with this
spirit of progress, Belt must check evidences of decay, efface the
marks of vandalism and carelessness and keep the appearance if
the city at par.
Houses, fences and public buildings should be painted, trees
planted, bouevards prepared for grass and plans made for contin-
uing the remarkable improvement made in the city last season.
Our insurance rate is very high, much higher than the loss by
fire in the city warrants. What is the reason why we cannot make
a community effort to have the rate lowered.
Every business man and house owner would feel the relief.
The only thing required is a little community effort. There is no
equitable reason why in Belt where the fire loss in ten years has
not exceeded 81 900 the rate should be kept at as per cent to 5 per
cent in the business district.
The city should be re-mapped, re-districted and the rates low
cred. Many buildings have been removed with no difference in
the rates. New appliances and equipment for fighting fire have
been added. All this should be reflected in our bills for insurance.
United we stand; divided we are the prey of every adverse
condition. Let's get together and do things. For every dollar
wisely expended there will not only be as a reward the conscious
ness of altruism and rectitude, but a direct financial benefit