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, 1923-02-11
Federal Land
Banks Aid. to
the Farmers
Loans Made in Wyoming
Last Year Go Over
Three Millions.

Wyoming farmers received over
SO. 500, 900 through the land banks of
the Federal Farm Loan system during
the year 1922. This brings the tota!
of loans made by the Joint Stock
Land banks and the Federal Land
bank In Wyoming since organization
IS, 500. 900.
OF the total loans made in wyo.
ming through this system since it was
first established over 81. 600 900 came
TO the farmers through the Federal
Land banks and 81, 500, 900 through
the joint stock land banks. In the
year just closed the Joint Stock Land
hanks furnished $1,000, 900 and the
Federal Land bank $3.50, 900.
The Federal Land Bank lending in
Wyoming is located al Omaha, Neb.
The Joint Stock Land bank serving
Wyoming farmers Is the First Joint
Stock Land Bank at Cheyenne.
The figures as to 1922 loans are of
flcial for the first eleven months, and
are estimated for the December bust
ness Of the banks.
, 1923-02-11

He first came to Casper from Oklahoma in
the fall of 1916 to look up some Wyoming oil
titles for a group of clients in Sapulpa, and
during the four months that he was here
learned to like the city of Casper, as we'll as
the entire state, with the result that he decid-
ed to move here from the southern oil state
and locate in the Cowboy state, where an oil
boom of no inconsiderable proportions was in
progress.
His legal practice from the beginning was
successful and his business had reached fiat
tering proportions when on April 6, 1917.
the United States of America declared war
against the Imperial government of Germany.
On the 23rd of April Carter enlisted in the
famous Marine Corps as a private soldier.
Although it was not his lot to participate
in the epoch-making drives of that celebrated
organization which have made the mention of
Belleau Woods, Chateau Thierry and the Ar
come names to ~conjure with and names that
will live forever in American history, Carter
did his part in training Marines in the vari-
Gus environments of the United States. That
his work met with the approval of his supe-
riors is indicated by the fact that he won sue
~cessive promotions, passing through the
grades of corporal, eigeant, second ~lieuten-
ant anu llTSI lieutenant before the ArIllSJlce
was signed on November IL, 1919, and he was
honorably discharged from the service.
After having done his duty to his country,
Vincent Carter returned to Casper and re-
opened his law office. Once again his prac-
Itice assumed successful proportions. He soon
attained a wide circle of friends throughout
the state, as well as a great measure of per-
sonal popularity.
Three years ago, Robert D. Carey, then
governor of Wyoming, recognizing the ability
of the young man, offered him the appoint
ment of deputy attorney general of the state.
This position he accepted. While on the staff
of the attorney general, Carter was given
charge of the prosecution of criminal cases,
where an appeal to the Supreme Court of the
State had been made by persons convicted in
the various district courts. 1t is to be under
stood that in this state, when convicted per-
son makes an appeal to the Supreme Court,
the attorney generals office is required to as
sumo charge of tie prosecution in the higher
court. A number of these cases, in several of
which the charge was murder, Carter has re-
:eived flattering praise from his superiors for
, 1923-02-11
GROWING MONTHS GET
MORE MOISTURE IN 1922
Tables Made Out by George w. Pitman, United
States Meteorologist at Cheyenne, Show Just
What Conditions Were in Every Month.

marked deficiency was reported over
the northern n eastern slopes OF
the Medicine Bow mountains.
May-Precipitation was unusually
heavy in northeastern and east-cen,
trail counties. but less than normal in
tho Big Horn Basin and in the noun.
tain regions. A blizzard on the Sth,
9th resulted in a general loss of live,
stock in eastern counties.
June-The month opened with frost
or freezing temperature over much OF
the state. Precipitation was unevenly
distributed. The last half of the
month was unusually warm, which
affected all dry.land crops adversely,
but cultivated crops such as corn and
potatoes withstood the drought fine.
July-The north half of the state
was considerably wetter than normal,
and the south half was dr!er. The
temperature was cooler than normal
over the plains, and warmer thar nor.
, 1923-02-11
BY GEO w. PTTMAN
MeteoroloEist

Tho year 1929 was slightly cooler
than normal, and also somewhat wet,
ter but nothing remarkable. January
and February were remarkably cold,
while August and September were
unusually warm. killing frost for the
state was about II days later than
usual; the growing season averaged
129 days for the agricultural districts
Of eastern counties, and 1877 days for
the Big Horn Basin. March and Sep.
tcmber were abnormally dry, while
July and AUGUSTINE of tho prinCi.
pal growing months-were somewhat
wetter tha normal. The east-central
and northeastern fourth of the state
was the most blessed with moisture.
and in some districts annual amounts
ran high: for example 9.23 inches of
rain occurred at Knowles, Crook
county. in May, while the state aver.
g Els inches, was slightly less than
normal. However. May as usual was
the wettest month OF the year, with
April a close second, thus providing
ample moisture to terminate spring
seedlings. 4 drought continued
throughout September and October.
hut most crops were made by that
time. so It vas probably n part OF
natures program In which to thrash
md to garner the necessities of life.
All cultivated crops did well. and also
hay fields and ranges except in south
central districts and in some local.
ties of the Big Horn Basin.
The Weather by Months.
January-The month was severely
cold. especially in extreme western
counties. Heavy snow occurred dur
ing the storm of the cath. and n
covering of 4 to 12 inches remained
on the ranges of central. northeastern
and extreme western counties during
the remainder of the month.
February-February was abnormal.
~ cold, especially in h valleys o:
the Big Horn Basin. The snow cover
continued from January-a condition
that drained food supplies and weak.
ened livestock. Southeastern coun.
ties were bare until the last decade.
March-It was the driest March in
81 years OF continuous state record.
Rising temperature favored livestock.
and also some p'owing and seeding
OF spring wheat was accomplished in
southeastern counties.
AprIl-The month was cold and
rather stormy, which retarded farm
work and sheep shearing. The snow
fall was 30 per cent greater than nor.
NAL The storage of snow in the
mountains was normal or greater In
nil the principal basins except n
, 1923-02-11
A COOLER AND SOMEWHAT WETTER THAN MORN

NAL in the mountain regions.
August-The month was boil
warmer and wetter than normal
which benefited ranges, potatoes. su
gar beets. and corn.
September-It was the warmest and
drlest September for many yaers
These conditions were disappointing
as IT was difficult for farmers TO seed
wheat and rye lands.
October-The September drought
was not really broken until October
IS. However. the drought was no.
without its benefits. fon all fall crops
matured well and were harvested and
thrashed under excellent weather con,
ditions.
November-The first half of the
month was cold md stormy. h las,
half was pleasant. More than one
foot of snow occurred in southeastern
counties on the 4th-5th. This storm
benefited wheat and rye, but blocked
highways in several communities for
weeks.
December-Abnormally cold wealth.
or prevailed over northern counties
from the 7th-1Sth, inclusive. This
condition was followed by moderation,
and the warmest Christmas Cor years
was experienced. The snowfall was
heavy in extreme western counties.
Further Remarks.
Government weather forecasts are
disseminated by mailed cards from 10
places in tho state, namely: Basin.
Cheyenne. Cody, Douglas. Evanston.
Lander. Lusk, Rawllns, Sheridan. and
Yellowstone Park. By the time this
copy goes to press, doubtless. the Tri.
, 1923-02-11
Vincent Carter

The memorable injunction of Horace Greeley, who following the close
OF the Civil War advised the eastern young men to go West, grow up with
the country and profit thereby was needed by Vincent Carter the recent
ly-eleced auditor of the State of Wyoming, who took a transcontnental
train from his home in New York following his graduation from law
school and went first to Sapulpa, Okla, and soon afterward to Casper,
Wyoming. a.w =
That Greeley showed wisdom in his advice has been proved in innum-
cradle cases, but has been particularly true in the case Of Carter, who
from the time of his arrival in this state, has been busily engaged in max
ing his life a success, first in the legal profession and later in politics.
Carter is 'e youngest, in point of years, Of the newly inaugurated
state officials: ut the experience which he has gained during the past 8
years in the rest has been as valuable as it has been varied. A brief sur
vy of his activities bears out that point beyond dispute.
, 1923-02-11

ly the agricultural districts. This will
DO lone at 1890 p. m. daily except
Sundays, when all may listen In. The
plan Is cooperative with the Weather
Bureau.
, 1923-02-11

bune-Wyoming Radio Corporation,
Casper. Wyoming. KFDF, VIII be
b~roadcasting the official forecast by
radlo.phone. ass meter wave-length.
for the benefit of the public. especial
The Washington times., 1923-12-20
NORRIS LASHES
MEMBERS Of
SENATE
Accuses Democrats and Re-
pubIicans of Violating Civil
Service Law.
BY international News Service.

The Senate was smarting today
from the after-effects of vitriolic
denunciation administered it by
Senator George w. Norris OF
Nebraska.
Although made in executive SEES
sion yesterday, the Nebraska Sen
ator's speech was too good to
keep" and Senators on both sides
told the story on themselves today.
They reported that Norris was
prompted to speak when Democrats
began attacking President Coolidge
and the Republican party for violat-
ing civil service laws in postmaster
appointments.
Norris first launched a satirjcal
defense of the Coolidge appoint
ments, but when Democrats began
to applaud him, he suddenly turned
his verbal lash upon the minority
until Senators on both sides sat in
dead silence.
1T was perfectly alright for the
Republicans to violate civil service
laws because you Democrats violated
the same laws when you We're in
power, Norris told the Senate
And every good politician knows
that two wrongs make it right"
The Washington times., 1923-12-20
CONV|CTSUNDER
SURGEON'S
KNIFE
Operations Relieving Subnor-
;maI Conditions May EIimi-
nate Criminal Tendencies.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-Op-
erations, performed yesterday on
five convicts at Eastern State peni-
tertiary, will be carefully observed
by seciologists to determine whether
such operations will eliminate posi-
bic causes for criminality arising
from mental or physical subnormal
conditions. The prisoners are in a
hospital. where a careful record of
the reactions and results will be
kept.
The operations were performed by
DIR. Herbert NJ. Goddard, a member
Of the board of trustees, assisted by
Drs. Ungerleider and Silbar, of the
prison, and two nurses.
The first operation was performed
on Frank Martin, alias Red Lewis,
sentenced as a pickpocket, who will
complete his present sentence Of
eighteen months December %. Large
pieces of bone were removed from
his nostrils. DR.. Goddard explained
that Lewis had never been able to
breathe properly.
THAT abnormal condition." he
said, weakened his resistance. Now
he will have greater resistance, both
physically and mentally. 1 also
found that he had been troubled by
polypoid degeneration, whcih also
had it's weakening effect"
Conrad Slattery. serving six to ten
years for robbery; Frank Cromley,
The Washington times., 1923-12-20
Over 5000, Visited
National Forests
In Year

More than 100000 people
visited the national forests of
the United States this year, de-
clared Col. w. B. Greeley, chief
of the Forest Service, Depart
ment of Agriculture, in his an
nual report today.
This was double the number
of visitors over 1917, which
was the first year in which the
records of the number of peo-
pie visiting the national for
ests we've compiled.
The national Forest are used
for recreation and as play
grounds, Colonel Greeley added.
They offer the country's popu-
lation a valuable opportunity
and privilege, he said, declar-
ing that properly provided for,
recreational use will add valu-
able elements to our national
life without seriously impairing
the capacity of the forests t.
create wealth or render other
public services.
The Washington times., 1923-12-20

serving six to ten years for burglary,
and Robert Pursale, also a long.
termer, underwent similar opera.
lions.
Another convict, in whose nose a
stone had been lodged years ago,
was relieved of the obstruction. Also
the tonsils of a short-term prisoner
were removed.
Among the cases now under obser-
walton in the hospital. DIR. Goddard
believes, are men who committed
crime while suffering from mental
and physical defects. And if obser-
walton reveals that the criminal
instinct has been eliminated in these
cases they will be called to the
attention of the pardon board.
The Washington times., 1923-12-20
Come In and See!

You who skepta-We have treat in store
in and this wonder ofthe age demonstrated We know
you'll be convinced Everyone who already possesses
of these
The Washington times., 1923-12-20

It is most simple. No unnecessary shouting; no
shifting of positions; no useless repetition Your
speaking voice is sufficient to make cean-cut
reproduction either speaking or singing. The Sc
cret lies in the Patented Pathe Process
Send out YOUR own records this year as Christ
mas gifts-they will be more than appreciated, as
they convey that personal touch better than any
thing else.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
LADIES' BIBLE CLASS MEETS.

The Ladies' Bible Glass of the First
Presbyterian Church met at the home
of Mrs. H. Kinsey on Monday evening,
Feb. 5. After business was transact
ed a social evening was enjoyed by
all. Refreshments were served by
the hostess.
Those present were: Miss Nellie
McCadden, Mrs. Calvin Burns, Mrs.
Gus Koehler, Mrs. Siewell, Mrs. VIM.
Gordon. Mrs. Anna Thomas, Mrs. Ezra
Lake, Mrs. Eckman, Mrs. Geo. Scholes,
Mrs. Clarence Davis, Mrs. Porteus,
Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. CLANCY,
Mrs. Parish and daughter and Mrs.
Kinsey. Visitors attending were: Mrs.
John Lyden of Atlantic City, Mrs.
Boyce of Pleasantville and Mrs. Sarah
Kinsey of Still Pond, Md.
The class adjourned to meet at the
home of Mrs. Clarence Davis, s S.
Chester Ave, on March 5.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
Defeat For P. H. S.
By Quaker City High
South Philadelphia Champions
Take Game from Local Five
In Cage Battle.

Pleasantyille High School went
down before the Philadelphia ALL
Scholastic five on Saturday night by
the overwhelming score of 51-34.
During the first twenty minutes of
play, Captain Clark and his players
held the former South Philadelphia
High School stars, 29-21. Each team
made a like number of field goals,
nine, but "Menehy" Goldblatt. a broth
er of Label Goldblatt, who is a mem
Der of the University of Pennsylvania
FIVE, placed II foul tries through the
basket, placing his team in the lead.
The final half found the Red and
Black defense tighten, and the locals
could make only five baskets. Russo
made a pretty turkey from the farther
end of the cage during the closing
minutes of play.
Russo, with his foul shooting, and
his field goals, was the star of the
contest for the locals. He threw 8 out
of his 8 foul tries through the basket
in the first half. Painter also played
n of his best games at forward,
having five double deckers to his
credit.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
Shore Fast Line Is
Booming Mortified
Many Advantages of Suburban
City Set Forth in Recently
Published Article.

Mortified City is coming TO the
front rapidly in development as a
suburban home community. New
plots are being laid OF into building
lots and many homes will be erected
there this year. In the Trolley
Talks" issued monthly by the Shore
Fast Line appears the following:
when n considers the phenome-
nal development of the whole subur-
ban district between Pleasantville and
Somers Point it may seem ~audacious
to single out any one community as
having the more suspicious future.
Nevertheless it would be difficult TO
ignore the obvious advantages enjoy
ed by Mortified as a home centre.
First of all Mortified is beautiful.
One of the finest country clubs in the
State is located there. It has the
healthy, refreshing atmosphere of the
sea combined with the delicious fra
GRANGE of the pine woods. But prob
ably the most important asset is the
service furnished by the Shore Fast
Line" In summer there is a a at
least every twenty minutes and in
winter every thirty minutes. Atlantic
City or Ocean City a be reached in
twenty-one minutes and the service is
comfortable and economical.
Prospective home seekers are well
advised to investigate Mortified"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
Musical Wonder To
Appear In Concert
George DeMoss Will Play Two
Comets at One Time at Wes-
ley Church Entertainment.

One of the big features which will
attract attention at the entertainment
to be given here for the benefit of
Wesley M. E. Church Choir, on Thurs
day evening, will be the playing of
two comets at one time by George
DeMoss. This famous musician plays
a soprano and an alto cornet together
with great ability. This is only one
of the many marvellous musical feats
which the famous DeMoss Family
have included in the program arrang-
ed for this event.
The DeMoss Family have been en-
tertaining the public for the past fifty
ed in every section of this country,
but in Mexico, Canada, Switzerland,
France, Belgium, Germany and Great
Britain as well. At the great exposi-
tons of Chicago, Omaha, st. Louis,
Portland and San Francisco they also
entertained thousands for many
weeks.
This family will appear in the High
School Auditorium on Thursday night
in a program blending classical, origi-
nal and popular music. They will in
clude a grand orchestra, a banjo club,
a vocal quartette, hand bell ringing
and solos on various instruments, as
well as selected readings by Verna
Mae Hoover, who is also an accom-
plished pianist.
Tickets are now being sold by men,
bers of Wesley Church and Choir, and
it is anticipated that a crowded house
will greet the famous family on its
initial appearance in this city.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
HIGHWAY FIGHT
NOT SETTLED
Senate Passes New Bill for BIZ
Partisan Board of Four Mem
bers by Party Vote.
Governor Is Excluded

1t would appear from the reports
coming from Trenton that Governor
Silzer had both won and lost some
points so far in the fight to create a
small State Highway Board. While
he won insofar as retaining the power
to appoint the members of the board,
yet he loses in his fight to be retained
as ex-officio a member of the board.
In the Senate at one O'Clock Tues
day morning a bill to create a board
of four members was passed by a
strict party vote. 1t eliminated the
Governor as an ex-oficio member. It
is said that the Governor may not
veto the bill because of the fact that
the Republicans have the majority to
pass it over the veto. It is not sure
at this time just how the Governor
will treat the bill after it comes to
him from the Assembly.
The bill provides hat "the Com
mission shall consist of four members
10 more than two of whom shall be-
long to the same political party" two
for terms of two years and two for
four years. Bi-annually thereafter the
members will be appointed for a term
of four years. The salary will be
$500 each and necessary expenses.
The Governor retains the power of
removing any or all members of the
Commission, but only for neglect of
duty OF misconduct in Office and not
without giving those accused a copy
of the charges and an opportunity of
presenting a defense at a public hear
ing on not less than ten days notice.
This provision thus eliminated the
Governors former power of summar-
lily dismissing the Board, as he did
recently in the case of the old State
Highway Commission of eight mem
bers.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
H.. S. Basketball Schedule.

Three games are listed this week,
with a possibility of a fourth game
being arranged, as follows:
Tuesday, Feb. 13-P. H. S. (Girls)
vs.. Cape May H. S. (Girls), 8 p. m, H.
S. Gym. Admission, zoe.
Friday, Feb. lip. H. S. VS.. Bridge
tor H. S. The girls also have a game
pending with the Bridgeton H. S.
girls. The game. if arranged. will be
played as a preliminary to the boys
game and will start at 7.45 p. m.
Admission, Csc; H. S. Gym.
Saturday, Feb. 17-P. H. S. VS..
Trenton Capitol Five. The Trenton
Capitol Five is composed of two ex-
P. H. S. captains, Smith and Lavigna,
have defeated such teams as the La
fayette Freshmen, Deaf Mutes, and at
the present time are leaders OF the
city league. The lineup of the Tren-
ton Capitol Five will be: Lavigna, F.;
Cravin, F.; Tindall. c.; Calender, G.;
Smith, G. Start SIS p. m, H. S. Gym.
Admission, Csc.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-14
JUNIORS HALL
IS COMPLETED
Structure to be Dedicated Satur-
day with Imposing Ceremonies
Afternoon and Evening.
Lunch To Be Served

The new lodge room and apart
ments of Excelsior Council, Junior
Mechanics, will be dedicated Saturday
afternoon and evening with appropri-
ate ceremonies. The hall has been
fully completed and several %organiza-
tons now have their meeting place
there, including the Juniors, Daugh-
ters of America, Odd Fellows and
Mann Lodge of Masons. Excelsior
Council will meet in its own home
Friday night for the first time.
The dedication ceremonies will be-
gin OF Saturday afternoon at three
o'clock, with a parade starting at the
High School. All school children are
invited to join in this march to the
new hall. The exercises at the hall
will start at $50, with the singing of
"The Star Spangled Banner. Then
will follow the official flag raising, an
invocation by Rev. w. L. Shaw, adj
dresses by Rev. Robert A. Elwood and
oCfcidl oldlc OlllCSlS vi Tie JuulOT
Mechanics; benediction by Rev. w. E.
Pettet. All the nearby councils of
the order have received invitations to
attend this ceremony, and it is ex-
pected that many will come for the
day.
From $50 to 100 p. m. there will be
a buffet lunch served to members of
the order and their families. At s
o'clock there will be an entertainment
for members of the order and their
friends, to which admission will be by
ticket. From 9 to IL o'clock there
will be music and dancing, and for
this the building will be thrown open
to the public. Daugherty's Orchestra
will be on hand to furnish the music.
The new hall is a great improve
ment to the lower section of the city,
and when the stores are occupied
there will be a trend of business in
that direction. A new grocery store
Is one of the enterprises which will
occupy the store space on the first
floor on the Decatur avenue corner.