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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
STONE TO PROBE
 BRIBE RU M0RS
 IN POSTAL FIGHT
Department Of Justice Is Urged To Investigate
 New Scandal
u,eased Wire To The Age-Heraid)


 WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The at- tention of the department of justice has been called to the use Of money m connection with the postal employees pay bill now pending in congress, It was learned from high government official Wednesday night. This off cial said it was undecided what acton would be taken.
 Scandal RumOred
 Throughout the day there were rum blings of an impending scandal in con nection with the postal bill vetoed by President Coolidge last spring and now sought to be passed over the veto. The most current version of the rumors was that money had been paid to cer- tain individuals to obtain their influ- ence in fostering this measure. One report was that a clerical employe of the senate had been paid money for using his influence among senators in favor of the bill. Another was that persons in the house are involved also.
 Peyton Gordon, United States dis trict attorney here, said nothing had come to his attention. It was under stood that the affair is being handled directly by Attorney General Stone and his immediate aides.
 Flaherty Unadvised
 Thomas Flahsrty, secretary of the National Federation of Postofflce Clerks. said he had not heard of the rumors.
 Those who are trying to kill the bill have resorted to every expedlent and I have no doubt that this IS one of them," he said. 'They are trying to bolster up their cause at the elev- enth hour. The postoffice department has left no stone unturned to defeat uSo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
JONES DENOUNCES
 POULTRY EMBARGO
Ban Is Ill-Advised, Says Chicago
 Official
(By Associated Press ]

CHICAGO, H.. Dec. 17.-Harrison F. Jones, executive secretary of the National Poultry, Butter and Egg as sociation, declared today that the em, bargo several eastern states have placed on live chickens from the middlewest was ill-advised.
 "A thorough investigation of poul- try conditions throughout the western states discloses that the poultry which has been coming to market ever since it got on corn feed has been of prime condition and no sickness has been found in any of the western shipping establishments" he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
MAMMOTH AIRSHIP
 PLANNED AT AKRON
Air Leviathans Will Be Next
 Step, Says Official

AKRON, O., Dec. 17.-Construction of the proposed giant dirigible of five million cubic feet capacity twice as large as the Los Angeles, by the Good year-Zeppelin exploration at Akron, is only a step toward development of an airship of dimensions never before con- sidered in aircraft construction, it was indicated this morning in an official statement issued by P. W. Litchfield, president and general manager of the corporation concerning the 5,OOO,OOO cubic foot ship.
 A dirigible with 10,000,000 cubic feet capacity, which will make nonstop flights around the globe, will probably be the next job tackled by the Zeppelin corporation after exhaustive tests made Litchfield stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
GIRL
 HELD FOR SHAVING
Miss A. M. Ragsdale Accused Of
 Shooting Step-Father

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. 17-Miss An nie Mae Ragsdale, IS, telephone opera tor. was placed under arrest late to- night on charge of having shot and killed her step-father, H. E. Warren, at their home on the Clinton road, near here earlier in the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
WOMAN APPOINTED
 ". s. COMMISSIONER
Mississippi Boasts Of One Of
 Youngest Officials

sH.tl.,.SDALE. Miss, Dec. IT, hls,;se...i can boast one of the young Q. ...1et States commissioners in the % .rts d result of the appointment teG,y | .fies Celia Cook to that of f.rp wliI. l~adquarters in Clarksdale Nis. .oos $ daughter of J. H. Cook, .,a. , %,. Q, marshal for the north e!p ,.t.t., of Mississippi and sis !nr .' j.ss Vl"ian Cook. one of the thro -.o. .An. CTS in the state. The 4. noinjne.' was announced hy Judge l( I3pme: o' he federal court for ..l ,'tict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
COY. PEAY OFFERS
 REWARD FOR MOB
Will Give $1,5OO For Arrest Of
 NegrO's Lynchers
lRx Associated Pressl ]

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. l1.-IKe Eastwood, Nolensville grocer, victim Of Sam Smith, negro, who was lynched here Monday night, died late today Of gunshot wounds inflicted by Smith.
 Gov. Austin Peay today authorized a reward of $500 for the arrest and conviction of the slayers of Smith. The verdict of the corOner's inquest held today was that the boy came to his death from gunshot wounds and stran- gulation at the hands of unknown parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
Special Events At Churches
 For Christmas

DASTORS and church A workers are requested to send announcements of their Sunday services, with special reference to Christi mas observance and music, to The Age-Herald for publica- ton in the Saturday Age Herald church pages. It is desirable to have this copy in hand Thursday. but it can be used if received in the office not later than noon Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
sPRINGL1KE IN MEMPHIS
Temperature Rises To 72 At Noon On
 Wednesday

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 17.-While the west and northwest shivered today the central south basked in summer like weather with the temperature here at noon 72 degrees above zero. At Texarkana, on the Texas-Arkansas bor- der, the morning thermometer reading showed a temperature of GA. But for tomorrow the weather man forecast unsettled and colder"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
NORRIS F|LIBUSTER MAY BLOCK SHOALS VOTE
Two / <%$ women T. p Boxing
 ., Aeep In Trim
(By Associated Press)

4 TLANTA, Ga., Dec. 16.-"La- A dies and Gentlemen:
 Tn this corner we have young Joe Davidson. septigenarlan champion of the whole wide world, in the other corner Kid Peady. con uurror of old Age and Sadness.
 With such ring parlance,. wide awake promoter might introduce Miss Joe Davidson, v, and Mrs: Ann Peabody, 80, inmates of the Oid La dies Home here, who have become so interested in boxing that they have started sparring in order to keep in good trim"
 The two women became interested in boxing recently when it was an nounced a boxing match soon would be held for the benefit of the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18

today referring to her trlp as "one of the most ambitious publicity stunts in the his tory of advertising"
 The following were pro vided free for the sake of publicity, The World says:
 Passage from Europe to America and return.
 Presidential suite at the Waldorf-Astoria.
 Use of high-priced auto- mobiles.
 Royal suite at the Bellevue Stratford hotel, Philadelphia.
 Suite at the New Willard hotel, Washington.
 Mrs. Henry D. Loomis, who arranged for the visit of the Duchess to this country admitted that the trip was free.
 Hundreds of persons, aft borehin committee of the M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
ATLANTA PERSPIRES
Oyercoats Shed And Electric Fans
 Turned On In Georgia

ATLANTA, Dec. 17.-If KID Van Wrinkle had awakened Wednesday in tropical Atlanta he would have closed his eyes and enacted the spring ground hog act-for the weather was all that a cotton farmer could wish for before planting an early April crop.
 Heavy overcoats that have been pur- chased in anticipation of biting moist cold were shed and electric fans were turned on and rumors were current that the park commission filled the sev- eral municipal swimming pools for swimming purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
THE WEATHER
FN||%a&.
 ]Kel6&

Much of the WIadOm Of the Ages, be- comes the FOOlishness of the Times yesterdny and forever give place to today. Alabama: Generally fair Thursday. Tennessee: Increasing clOudiness. Gerogia: Fair.
 Mississippi: Rain.
 (CompIete weather data is on page 13l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
RecordP Publicity Stunt
 Seen In Duchess Visit
(By Associated Press)

NTEW YORK; Dec. 17-The visit to this country of the Grand Duchess Cyril, wife of the selfprocaimed Czar
 of Russia without cost to her, and thousands of dollars have followed her home The New York World
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18

free. .
 Hundreds of after being approved by the mem bership committee of the Monday Opera cub were per mtted to pay $O each for the benefit of the Russian relief work and they received the privilege of meeting the Grand Duchess socially.
 "I have learned lot since have been here much more than you know" commented the Grand Duchess on sailing yesterday She said she hoped to visit Amerlca again.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
INFORMATION FOR VOTERS OF COUNTY

The voters of Roosevelt county are again confronted @ ey
the duty of nominating and electing a set OF county Oil
cials and among them a Sheriff. tits fair to assume that
what the public requires of an official is efficiency. ana m
teerity, or the ability to transact the affairs OF MS Office
and the honesty to do so at actual cost. o,
John Anderson is completing his first term IN the onel-
ifs office. He was elected two years ago at a time Wheh
there was a loud demand for economy in county business
Certain of the officials who had been IN office since ue
county was created had plunged it deep in debt ana econ
omv was the key note of the campaign. John Anderson
pledged himself to hold the expense to what 1t really was
lie has made good-kept his word. He has fulfilled the
duties of his office with fairness to all parts OF the county
and devoted his whole time to his job.
During the first 10 months of John Anderson's admins
tration the business of the office increased more tnan 90
per cent, yet the office was conducted at a reduction IRON
the cost, for the corresponding period OF the preceding au-
ministration, of more than Ten Thousand Dollars.
The affairs of the Sheriff's office under John Anderson
have been an open book. Itemized statements OF the eX-
nense of the office have been furnished to all the newspa-
pers in the county and at least three papers had sufficient
interest in public welfare to publish them.
Below is a summary of these statements covering the
first Is months of Mr.. Andersons term as Sheriff. All
the items are from the public records and have been certl-
fled by the proper official. r..
Comparative Statement of the Office of Sheriff for
Eighteen Months
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
OLNSTED CANDIDATE FOR
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER

Thomas D. Olmsted, Of Dillon, IS
a candidate for railroad commission
er at the approaching primary. MI.
Olmsted's record as q citizen, bust
ness man, officer and neighbor in
this community where he has resided
for Is years, is excellent. So far as
we know it is not married by any
spots or blemishes. He is expert
enced. successful and well-balanced.
He was a member of the Beaverhead
county high school board for IA
years and mayor of Dillon for one
term. /,
For many years he was at the head
of the Olmsted-Stevenson company,
a wholesale and retail hardware and
grocery store, where he and his asso-
ciates built up a large and prosper
Gus business. He was then a ranch
err near Dell for four years, until he
sold out there. Since then he has
been connected with the Greater
Grocery Company until recently.
He is we'll qualified and well
equipped for the faithful and impair
tial discharge of the duties of the
office to which he aspires.
The best evidence of his popularl-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
STATE FAIR EVENINGS
OFFER FIREWORkc EUN

Planned entertainment to hold the
crowds on the Montana State fair
grounds from morning until the final
turn of the merry-go-rounds at night
centers largely about five night pro-
grams of spectacular fireworks man
aged by the Thearle-Duffield COM
pany at Helena September 1927.
"The best fireworks program ever
presented in the west is the announce
ment of the management following the
closing of the contract. Those who at
tended the 1923 State fair at Helena
have not forgotten the remarkable re-
Spouse of the crowds to the first night
show attempted for several years,
Automobiles stretched in a solid line
for two miles from the front gates of
the fair grounds waiting admission.
Pantomines in fireworks. specially
staged TO thrill and amaze grownups as
well as to entertain the youngsters (;
giant bombshells, grand aerial salutes.
and the newest inventions for pyrotech.
nie display have been contracted fOl
State fair week.
One of the top features of the night
show viii be the aerial leap for life in
flames. the unique feat of daredevil
Doherty." Complete programs of music
and platform acts for each night are
announced by Sam Kinville of Butte,
playground director of Columbia Gar
dens, who has been engaged as master
of ceremonies before the grandstand
for the State fair this year.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
NEW DANCING PAVILION
BUILT ON STATE FAIR
GROUNDS AT HELENA

Very little work was necessary to
enlarge and cover the dancing floor
which was one of the busiest spots
during the 1923 State fair, and which
now will be adapted for daytime use
to house the Better Babies" contests,
and to accommodate the meetings Of
the state Rotary and Kiwanis clubs on
their special days during the fair.
Steps are being taken under the direc-
ton of Secretary Moore to arrange for
cooperative work of the farm organ
izations of Montana for n big joint
luncheon on Friday, September 26, III
this building.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

Keep in mind the primary election
August 26
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
SAVING To COUNTY

Services Made Under Anderson --
Services Made Under Macy
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

Augustine Vaux, leading farmer.
feeder. merchant and banker of East
ern Montana, annually lays aside his
local responsibilities for about te2
days in late September, and journeys
to Helena where as a member of the
executive board he assists in success
fully presenting the Montana State
fair. which this year will be held on
September 1927. Mr.. Vaux's share in
the management of the fair is 10 small
one. He is in charge of the financial
end of the weeks work, but personally
devotes long hours daily to transporta.
ton work, which means that exhibits
are delivered promptly and at the right
place, cars are available when anG
where wanted, mail delivered properly.
no o%vercharges made, and the thou
sand-and-one details connected with
that important side of a big fair which
the public sees, are efficiently
looked after. Mr.. Vaux is considered
n of the big assets to the Montana
State far.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

Vote Tuesday, August 26.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
ROMNEY
PROGRESSIVE
FOR GOVERNOR

Candidate for Governor Democratic
ticket, endorsed by the Conference for
Progressive Political Action, is a con-
structlve as we'll as a persistent pro-
eressive." He organized the Peoples
Power League and led the fight that
gave us the Primary Election Laws,
the Corrupt Practices Act, Workmen's
Compensation, and other progressive
measures.
Miles Romney pledges his best efforts
to secure
1. THE KEY AMENDMENT.
2. A BANK DEPOslToRs' GUAR
ANTEE LAW.
3. REDUCTION AND EoUALIzA-
TIoN OF TAXATION.
Restoration of financial stability is
our first need. Some $50 Montana
banks have failed during the past three
years and lack of confidence p~ermeates
the State. Many failures would have
been prevented had the banking laws
been strictly enforced and not a de-
positor would have lost a dollar had the
Nebraska Bank Depositors Guarantee
Law been effective in Montana.
Reduction of taxation may be realized
by application of the principle, "Just
taxation is limited to the needs Of gov
inner economically administered"
To rid the State of political domlna-
tion by privilege seeking corporations
and their b~e-jeweIed lobbyists, Miles
Romney proposes that the voters adopt
the KEY AMENDMENT which will en-
able them to initiate CONSTITUTIONS
AL AMENDMENTS, under the safe
guards of the Initiative and Referen-
dunn Laws. Thus some $1,000 citizens
may exercise the power now abused by
less than 100 legislators and initiate any
measure for which there is a statewide
demand without the Intervention of the
legislature. If a majority vote for the
the measure, it will then be safely
tucked away in the Constitution, out
of reach of privilege- seeking Interests
that have perverted legislatures and
courts and converted the present Initi-
alive and Referendum Laws into scraps
of paper.
Miles Romney would foster a%gricul-
ture and promote social Justice. His
instinct for economy was evidenced
when he cast the solitary vote in the
senate of the Eleventh Legislative AS
SennhlV against CONSTRUCTION OF LUG INNO
new wings to the Capitol which he pre-
dicted would be quickly filled and over
flowing with additional office holders.
He has demonstrated efficiency as a
successful business man and as an
executive officer in the Army during
the World War.
A Forbes. D%augherty or Fall may
prove efficient and economical in mat
ters of routine administration, but, lack
ing fidelity, they and other servitors
of special privilege have filched from
crippled soldiers. prostituted the De-
partment OF Justice and bartered away
natural resources belonging to State and
Nation.
rs Editor, Mayor, State Senator, SOL
der and citizen, Miles Romney has
been subjected to the acid test and in
every capacity has demonstrated his
fidelity to the public interest.
Advertisement paid for by the Ravalli
1-.- popopav for Co,,n,.o~ C1rh
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

ty and standing at home is that he
will receive the enthusiastic and near
unanimous support Of his neighbors
and friends where he is best known.
(From the Dillon Tribune, July rs,
1924.) Paid political adv. 26-1t
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
Increased Business Under Anderson

The above record is respectfully submitted for the con
inc for second term. Do you want q man in the office
who has kept his promise to his people, who has proven That
he can render efficient service at greatly reduced cost to
will be APPRECIATED and will be a service to your debt-laden
county.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
RANKIN LEADING
ALL CANDIDATES
ATTORNEY GENERAL RANKIN
WILL BE NOMINATED FOR
u. S. SENATE BY OVER
WHELMING MAJORITY

1t has been conceded for months
that Attorney General Rankin will
be the Republican nominee for the
United States senate. In every coun-
ty in Montana he is far in the lead
of all his opponents.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
Location Of Offices
Of County Officials

Clerk and Recorder-Security
Bank Building.
Treasurer-Krueger Building.
Sheriff-Room 3, Sherman Hotel.
Assessor-Krueger Building.
Clerk of Court-Old Golden Rule
Building.
Superintendent of Schools-Room
2, Sherman Hotel.
Surveyor-Next door west of Nor
by's.
County Agent-old Stephens Cafe
building.
Abstract office-Across the street
from the Herald.
Business places please clip and
post for the convenience of the pub
liv)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
STATE FAIR HELPS
SPREAD INTEREST IN
CLUB PROGRAM

: The swift development of J
r boys and girls club work in J
r Montana is greatly aided by the J
r Junior State Fair at Helena, i,
; according to Charles E. Potter, )
r club leader in the state, who j.,
points out that in 1923. 264 clubs J
were organized in SO counties =,
r with an average membership of }
r IL boys and girls. representing j.,
: in total 1886 farm homes. }
r Produce raised or processed by J
r club members last year was ,
, valued at $53,727. During the }
year 44S meetings were held )
= with attendance of 12,6O8. At ,
r the state, district and com
+ munity fairs, 2,011 club mem
T bers entered exhibits. Mr.. Pot
+ ter and Secretary Moore esti-
mate that the showing for 1924
will be considerably above that
r of last year.
k4Ak+ 4 4 Il r. 4 X %+&%&-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

Advertisement paid for by the Ravalli
County Romney for Governor Club,
Elwood Boucher, President. and James
4. Higgins, Secretary.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-21
COMMITTEE MEETS; PLANS
FOR COMMUNITY HOME

The committee Of women work
ing on the Community Home pro-
jet met at the home Of Mrs, G..
j. Robinson ut Vashon recently,
While no definite plans could
be made without consultation
with the committee from the com.
mcrcial club, "A number Of splcnd-
id working ideas were advanced.
-Four possible locations were
discussed, and will be invcstigat.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-21
THE PURPLE AND GOLD TIGER
Weekp Neysw,tn0 Class Of FASHION MN School

debate coach, met Miss Helen
Drake, Winslow coach, Saturday,
to complete plans for the contest.
Twenty-Five dollars have been
donated to the school library for
the purchase of books, by the
Vashon Heights Rose club. Each
member Of the Camulos club Of
Vashon has also promised to give
a volume. Several books have
been given by the Misses Mary
and Ida Dysart and Mr.. and Mrs.
II. p. Waldron.
The library now consists Of ov-
cr n thousand volumes. The
shelves on one side of the room
are in and work has been started
on shelves for the other side.
Six weeks tests have been given
this week, report cards to be is
sued next Wednesday.
The fresmen manual training
class is learning the use of tools
and machinery in the shops under
the direction Of Mr.. Brown.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-21

$3.50 k#&
The social given by the Ladies
Aid Saturday evening, November
Is, was a success, both socially
and financially. A large crowd
attended. There Were people
from Burton, Colvas, Vashon,
and the south end. AT seven
o clock they piled in to the new
dining room which was tastefully
decorated with flowers and Island
greenery. The tables were load
ed with good things to eat, which
all did justice to. The mattresses
were six young ladies all dressed
in white, with white caps. Mr..
Marker was POSTMASTER, and he
called on Mr.. Weber to make the
welcoming speech, he in turn, cal
ling on Mr.. Covington, Mr.. Smock
and Mr.. Cook, who all responded
in humorous manner. After
the meal was over program was
given by the men, which was a
surprise to all. The program was
very good and something unique,
as there were six colored singers
who rendered selections. They
were Messers. Marker, Shattuck,
Deckman, Cole, Maloney and
Church. Mrs. Weber accompan-
led on the piano. Mr.. Ludwig
played violin solo, and rendered
vocal selection. Mr.. Weber re-
cited selection from Hamlet.
The Ladies thank all who took
part and attended. They raised
over fifty dollars.
Mr.. and Mrs. King are visiting
their children in Seattle folt
week or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. Friar of Seattle
were visiting their parents over
Sunday.
Frank Kneebone is home again
after spending the fall out fish
ing.
Fred Hiersch is working at Du-
vanish and attending night
school.
The Parent Teachers meeting
will be held in the school house
Friday afternoon, the 9Th Of De
ccmber. Mrs. Church and Mrs.
Howard are on the committee to
serve refreshments.
Mrs. Howe was taken quite
sick Saturday morning, but is on
the mend now.
Next Sunday evening there will
be Thanksgiving services at our
church. A large attendance is
asked.
Mr. Barton, of Vashon, Mrs.
Maloney's father, visited them
Saturday and Sunday. He attend
ed the social Saturday evening,
meeting many old time friends,
as he is an old time resident Of
the Island.
The Donahues are comfortably
fixed in their new house just west
: of Gus Hiersch's place.
1 A pair of ladies' gloves was
S left at the church Saturday eve
: mig.
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