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The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07
KANSAS CHURCH GETS
LARGE KHAN DONATION
$500 Will Make Completion Of
New Church Building
Possible

STERLING KAN, March 3.-En-
Unused by gift of $500 from the Ku
Klux Khan toward the church build
ing fund of the Baptist church, resi-
dents of Sterling are crediting the
Khan with turning the attitude to-
ward completing new edifice from
despair to hope. The gift was one
of the largest ever contributed to a
Kansas church by the order. Weary
from the depressing struggle to f.
nance the construction of q modern
church home, which was in the pro-
cess Of construction, members were
afraid the project would fail or be
indefinitely delayed. They appealed
to the local Khan and the gift was
raised in a short time.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07
Washington, Iowa, Khan
Hears State Speaker

WASHINGTON, Ia, March IA
we'll known educator and lecturer for
the knights of the Ku Klux Khan ad-
dressed the local organization here
the other evening, outlining the prin-
ciples and aims of the order.
The meeting was an invitational
one, and the majority of the audi
ence We're non-members. Following
the address, the invitation was ex-
tended to all the native born white
gentle Protestants to affiliate, II
they so desired. Most Of them took
advantage Of the invitation.
There is no doubt about the popu-
larity Of the Khan in Washington and
the surrounding county. Member
ship rs increasing rapidly, and some
effective work Is being done in the
matter Of cieaning-np.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07
Minnesota Society to
Hold Washington Ball

WASHINGTON, D. c., March l.
The entire Minnesota delegation in
congress and their wives will form
the receiving line at the annual re-
ception and ball of the Minnesota
State society in Washington tonight.
The society, which is an organiza-
tion of former Gophers now residing
in Washington, will have as its
guests for the first time the two
farmer-labor senator's from Minneso-
ia, Magnus johnson and Henrik Ship
stead, and Representatives Wefald
Kyale.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07
Radio Owners May Hear
Americanism Talk
Sunday Evening

Americans, tune in on your ra-
dio on Sunday evening, March 9,
to station woo, Davenport, Iowa,
and listen to the talk, mot Self
but Others" to be given by Rev.
A. c. Stowe Of Clinton, Iowa.
The lecture will last about half
an hour, starting promptly at 8
o'clock p. m. The Davenport sta
ton has a wave length of 4S4 me-
tiers.
Rev. Mr.. Stoves talk will be
given along the lines of American
ism and Christianity, it is an
nounced.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07

SALESMEN-Real he-men who can
deliver the goods and who are will
ing to connect up with a Des
Moines business firm that offers ex-
ceptional opportunities to men will
ing to work hard and conscientious
ly. An opportunity to make real
money together with a permanent
connection. Call Walnut 1926 and
ask for the Advertising Manager.
Or for an interview-Room 515
Polk Building.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07
Davenport Salvation
Army Wants New Home

DAVENPORT, Ia, March 1.-The
local Salvation Army will conduct
city-wide drive starting May 1S, for
$4,000 with which to erect a new
home here. Announcement of the pro-
posed drive has met with the approx
al of all civic interests, and success
is assured.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

Advertisements under this head will
be, published at the rate of Is cents
a line, six average words to the line;
minimum charge 60 cents.
Copy must be in this office by noon
on Monday of publication week.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07

CHICKS from pure bred fiocks that
will make you fine KLUCKERS,
prices right also hatch your eggs
at cents per chick.-Pharis
Hatchery, Abba, Iowa.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07

FOR Stakeholder Canaries. Buy
American Bred and Trained Birds
at $500 and $500 Address, Mrs.
w. w. Russell. Mankato, MINI. P.
o. Box 219
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07

CHICAGO March Some of the nations foremost educators
the week attending the of the depart
superintendent of the National Education association
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07

SITUATION WANTED by Reliable
American woman, whose husband is
sufferig from prolonged illess. De-
sires day work. washing, restaurant
or laundry work. Will greatly APP
preciate favorable response and
will reder efficient service. Cali
T.. c., this office, or Wanlnut 624S.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07

HENRY WiEGMAN DEMONSTRATING
Being crippled without
OF This
against Affections
friend OF afflicted boys and girls Henry
other his
typewriter with the aid of stick
cheek He Uncle of
his mouth He carried
them agana this without
cua keen about work
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07

WANTED - Men in every town in
Iowa to establish permanent Shoe
Business. Full or part time. Real
Opportunity. Personal interview
arranged. Address w. v. S., Room
515 Polk Bldg, Des Moines, Iowa.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07
NATIONAL EDUCATORS URGE
FEDERAL EDUCATION BUREAU

Resolutions in Favor of Law Observance World Peace
and Maintenance of School Taxation Voted by Ma
tonal Education Association i'm Chicago Meeting.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-07

Schools Are Investment From Which People Will Receive More
Good Than From Any Other Expenditure of Public Moneys Says
New Hampshire Commissioner.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

hanged In 1864 by the Vigilantes.
Another marker designates the spot
where gold was first discovered In
the gulch.
Ghost of the Past.
Tumble-down buildings with de-
caying roofs have silent stories to
tell of the halycon days when Alder
gulch resounded to the laughter and
quarrels of thousands.
The building. from the rafters of
which five road agents swung into
eternity In 1863. still stands, Just
east OF what Is now the Filing bank.
Upstairs over the Virginia City gar
age, is the hall In which the first ter
ritorial legislature was assembled.
On the lot just to the rear of the
Masonic building, j. 7. Slade was
hanged. And. SO on, over the entire
site OF the present little city, are the
scores of spots of historical import
ance, and romantic legend.
AS the trail leaves Virginia City
toward Ennis the building ia passed
which houses the Thompson-Hick
man Memorial Library and museum.
Here are gathered the relics OF early
day Montana--that the memory OF
those stirring Vigilante days may be
preserved for poHterity.
Leaving Virginia City. the ascent
up the Virginia City hill begins. A
trip over this modern and ideal road
constitutes sharp contrast to the
crumbling ruins of the city just left
behind.
Once over the hill, the trail drops
into the town of Ennis, which lies In
the beautiful valley of the Madison ri.
yer Just 8S miles from the Yellow
stone park---a thriving little city In
the heart of thrifty community.
Radiating from this point are
trails which lead UP and through |
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17
WISCONSIN BANKER SAYS
MONTANA INVESTMENTS
ARE SAFE AND SURE.

II. @. Edgerton, of 0conomowoc,
Wisconsin, president of the First
National bank of Wolf Point, to-
gether with a party of fellow Wis
eonsin professional men, recently
made tour of Montana, and
while at Wolf Point, expressed In
emphatic terms. his confidence in
the state of Montana, and her flu
ture prosperity.
MIR. Edgerton stated that on the
basis of present day values, it is
not difficult TO show that an in
yestment In Montana diversified
farming promises fully a. good or
better returns than an equal invest
ment In u Wisconsin dairy farm;
that IL the Montana farmer gets IA
crop three years out OF five, he will
make az much ON his investment
as the Wisconsin dairy farmer will
with ~ crop every year. He has
strong faith that with the aid of
the recent experience gained by
Montana farmers they will rapidly
reach paying basis, which IN sure
TO bring prosperity and new set
tiers.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

Butte to Virginia City, each mile of
the trail boasts its own memories of
the days when every traveller rode
with one hand on gun and both
eyes searching the horizon for signs
of the dreaded road agents.
Historic interest is not the only
attraction for the tourist of today
The Vigilante trail embraces some of
the finest stretches of highway in the
state.
The Virginia City hill. traversing
nine miles of the route from Virginia
City to Ennis. leaves the tourist sing
ing the praises of Madison county's
roads. The road winds up and up to
the summit of the hills that separate
the Madison and Ruby valleys; but
in the winding, there is no grade too
steep for any car to master in second
gear.
Inviting Road.
The construction OF the Virginia
City hill road consumed two years at
an expense of S93,907.02. The road
is high tribute to Its builders and to
the county.
A companion road is now being
constructed, and is near completion
This stretch of road will extend from
Norris to McAllister, distance of al
most eight miles, and will be ready
for traffic within few months. The
project was started In 1920. The Nor
ris hill road, as 1t is called, will at
tract many tourists because of its
scenic qualities and its proximity to
one of the vests finest trout fish
ing grounds.
The historic inter est of the fam
Gus old Vigilante trail increases as
the tourist, winding his way through
the romantic country, journeys from
Butte to Silver Star. In the later
place, the tourist finds himself in the
third oldest town In the state Of Mon
the entire west. The town is 30 miles
tana, and one of the pioneer towns of
from Butte, and near 1t is one of the
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

The income of Montana farmers
and stockmen from marketing the
1924 crop will be slightly in excess
of 500, 200, 900, according to the
estimate OF the Montana depart
ment OF agriculture, as announced
by Commissioner Chester G. Davis.
liquidation of estimated produc-
ton and probable sales at ruling
prices reaches total of $105.375,-
900 of which $58, 425, 900 is from
the sale of farm crops, and S40,-
100000 is from the sale of live
stock and miscellaneous products.
The department of agriculture
cautions against accepting without
close scrutiny the estimates of 1924
farm income now appearing from var
ious quarters, which grossly over-es-
innate the volume OF production, the
quantity sold by the farmer and the
price. One set of such estimates
which the commissioner of agricul-
ture examines in detail, allows as
cash income to the farmers the total
estimated value of all the corn, tame
and wild hay, oats, barley, rye and
other feed crops, and then adds the
estimated value of the livestock
grown by the consumption of such
feed. This, the department of ag-
riculture points out, is an almost
complete duplication. and Is one oil
the several errors which resulted In
crediting the farmers and stockmer
of Montana with 1924 income ap,
proximately double the sum which
they are in a position to get.
Figures Itemized.
The figures of the department Of
agriculture on 1924 crop and live
stock sales income, based on estim.
ates of the Montana Crop Reporting
service, George A. Scott, agriculture
statistician, are:
Income from sale of farm products
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

This total is approximately twice
the amount which the Montana farm
ers and stockmen can reasonably ex-
pect to secure from the sale of their
1924 crops. Some of the errors are
apparent at glance.
Quotations Cited.
1.-THE entire estimated wheat pro-
duction, or "a MILLION bushels. Is
figured as bringing a cash return OF
s1.25 for every bushel to the farmer.
Only about 50 ger cent of the total
wheat crop Is ordinarily sold. On the
day before this estimate was publish
ed, No. / dark hard winter was sell
ing at 98 cents bushel In Montana,
and No. ] northern spring at s1.08.
while choice, dark northern spring
was only bringing $40 at most
Montana points. On August 80, the
top grade of dark northern spring
No. | hard was quoted for Montana
points by the grain bulletin price
card at s1.04 a bushel, while No. /
dark hard winter was quoted at 81
cents. There is no basis for assum-
ing that the Montana farmer Will get
$125 for his wheat this year. The
price used by the department OF ag-
riculture, 81 per busheI, is high as
an average for all grades for the sea-
son when opening prices quoted are
taken into consideration.
This table credits the Montana
farmers with cash in pocket for ev-
cry bushel OF feed grain and every
ton OF hay which 1t is estimated has
been produced In the state this sea-
son without regard to the fact that
probably less than 10 per cent of the
corn, 0per cent of the oats, / s per
cent of the barley, 10 per cent of the
rye, and per cent of the hay are ac-
tually sold off the farm. Most of 1t
is fed out to livestock on the farms
by the farmers themselves and any
cash income is derived from the sale
Of the livestock. The prices used
for most OF these feed crops are alto
gether too high. Oats and barley
should be SO cents, rye so cents and
flax $3.50 in place of the prices used.
Affected by Frost.
~ 1.-THE figures on apples and other
fruits are misleading. Apples are
the main commercial fruit crop OF the
state and four-fifths OF the CONNER
cial apple crop OF the state was de-
stroyed by frost in June.
1.-THE figures on livestock income
with the exception Of the estimate
for the sale OF beef cattle, are not SER
iously out of line. The livestock
commission estimates the 1924 sales
at approximately 10,09S carloads,
and SIS will be a high estimate for
the cash income from the sale Of
beef cattle In 1924.
1T should be borne In mind. how
ever, that the great error in the
above table. occurs when its author
credits the farmer with cash income
from the feed crops which are con-
sumed on the farm and then again
with the cash income from the sale
of livestock and other secondary
farm products. In this way alone 1t
is apparent that there has been du-
plication or overlapping Of over so
million dollars
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

part OF the states finest grazing and
farm lands. The last lap of the trip
TO the park comprises scenic beauty
and wonder that is perhaps second to
none in the state. For 10 miles the
trail skirts the shore line OF the Heb
gen lake. and beautiful timbered
mountains smile down on the high
way as 1t threads its way to the last
"3-7-77" sign which is the emblem
that designates the Vigilante trail.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17
FENDER SMASHED WHEN AUTO
COLLIDES WITH YOUNG DEER

Deer are becoming so plentiful
in the WarIand-Libby district that
motorists are warned to take am
usual precaution to avoid running
over them. John Wotring OF War
land and his son had peculiar ex-
pericnce recently. The boy was
driving and 1t was quite dark,
when suddenly deer appeared in
the road directly in the path OF the
car. A collision was unavoidable
and the deer was struck in such a
manner that II was hurled against
one OF the rear tenders, which was
badly smashed. The frightened
deer disappeared In the darkness
and 1t was not known whether or
not 1t was injured.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

an old weather-beaten landmark,
partly hidden by bower of trees.
Robbers Roost" is perhaps one of
the most famous buildings in point OF
historical romance and notoriety In
Montana.
It was here, in the early gold min
ing days of Alder gulch, that the road
agents made their headquarters. In
side its walls were concocted the viii
famous schemes OF the outlaws. who
finally met justice at the hands OF the
Vigilantes.
This building is now occupied by a
rancher. Its dance hall and bar are
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

Commenting on the over-enthusi-
astic estimates of the 1929 crop and
livestock income, the department
of agriculture says:
Several erroneous and misleading
estimates of the amount of money
which Montana farmers and livestock
men will receive from their 1924 pro-
duction have been made public.
which tend to prevent proper under
standing of the situation in Mon
tana at the present time. One OF
such sets of figures which was promi-
nently displayed In one of the states
leading newspapers is analysed be-
low in order to make plain the errors
that are commonly made.
1.-THE report referred to introduce
ed its crop income estimate with
these words: Forty thousand Mon
tana farmers and ranchers will re-
ceive more than two hundred million
dollars for the crops and products
they will market this year Else
where the article states: If the fore
casts of statistical and market ex-
perts, who have an eye on world pro-
duction OF wheat, oats, rye, POTATOES
and other farm commodities are TO
be taken as relatively accurate, 1t is
probable that by the time the year
fades into the past the 1924 crop
will have brought into the pockets
of Monana farmers and ranchers q
quarter Of q billion dollars. The table
set forth to give FEASIBILITY to the
above claims fixes s208,320. 900 as
the 1924 sales income of the Mon
tana faremrs and stockmen.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

placer fields by the Conrey Placer
mining company. Dredging was car
ried on from the mouth of Alder
gulch to within a mile of Virginia
City, and the proceeds of these OPP
erations went to Harvard university.
The climax of the trails histor-
zeal interest is reached at Virginia
City. One sign invites visit to the
graves of the road agents who we're
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17
Famous Vigilante Trail Traverses Most
Historically Romantic Route linn Montana

states finest natural hot spring
plunges.
Leaving Silver Star, the route leads
to Twin Bridges thriving little city,
an agricultural and stock raising GEN.
ter and the largest town on the Vigil
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

lante trail. 1t is at this point that
is located the state orphans home.
Robbers Roost"
Traversing the bottom lands OF the
valley. the tourist passes through the
town OF Sheridan, and just before
arriving at Ruby, gazes curiously at
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

uy HE most historic highway in
Montana extends from Butte to
\ the Yellowstone park. 1t is the
Vigilante trail which winds its way
through a fruitful country, the
cradle of Montana's history. From
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

but memories. Its interior resembles
nothing but a farmers home.
Leaving the town of Ruby, the trail
borders the placer fields. The de-
bris that marks past operations OF
the great gold dredges strews the
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

gulch until Virginia City Is reached.
1t is along the route marked by this
vast field of debris that milliens OF
dollars in placer gold were taken In
the states earliest days.
Four hundred thousand dollars in
gold were recently extracted from the
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

nj The man who figured that he could save doll
lar day for million days and become a milllon-
Giro did mot succeed Saving alone la futile,
ings properly Invested bring fortunes The who
never saves never invest and this who
invests seldom sets far beyond che earnings of his
hands and the sweat Of his brow.
IT The who has no INCONfE--no money &C
cumuiating ether than thrsush the his hands
or brsin--makss little progress In this world.
81 There many avenues for investment: fin
industriais, I'm land securities and IN oil.
have their individual probisns but many Of them pay
out, eventually, = four per investment.
The who invests sioo $1,000 gets his
s&ck at the rate Of six per gsts
He must make larger returns.
II The oil business has made the greatest for
tunes i'm history, standing out over ali industrisis
and other speculative OH Is agency
that OVER NIGHT transforms poverty to
riches OH is not passing fad within that may
suddenly end; IL 10 sn industry upon which all the
wheels of commerce dependent. The oil industry
will be greater 70 years from thar ~ Is today
q Viewing Speculative inveetment--the only
large history o
finance this of those who started In tbe oil
industry with few savings and attained wealth
know from the very economic structure around
that the future haids forth greater cppor-
tunlties.
q Knowing OF the many successes, every
hand, led into the belief that Ii IL through
stock investment that people make big winnings sn
oil. Many learned the this Impression.
We know of few who have made any considerable
money through stocks, except by waiting through
many tirssoms years, as great financial nstita-
ton liz built up.
N Vet we know that there men made wealthy
OVER NIGHT by oil strike. Investigation will
show that It Ia the LANDOWNER who becomes aud
denly rich. The FOR his sudden wealth Is that
when he leases his land Ia operator, he reserves
the right to l4h barrels of every barrels Of
oil taken from his lands The law requires that hls
oil (one-eishth tho total Life productien) be De-
lIyered him FREE OF COST OF PRODUCTION.
The landowner does not have to spend ONE CENT
have his ineame Develop fram SIe.B9 day
100 barrels Of 81 crude $4,000 day
LOCO barrels Of u crude-and mp. Then, again.
landowner usually sells part of his royalty for
LUMP SUM and It 10 that he gains SUDDEN
RICHES Meanwhile tine operators troubles have
Just begun, when he strikes ell. He has raise
money to protect bis property tn build tanks, TO
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17
FARM INCOME OF
STATE MORE THAN
HUNDRED MILLION
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
DAVIS TABULATES POSSIBLE
AGRICULTURAL INCOME

Warns Against the Acceptance With
ont Close Scrutiny Estimates of the
1924 Farm Income Now Appearing
In Some Mediums.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17
..........-..-s58.425 5000


sales vary.
In connection with these estimates,
the department Of agriculture calls
attention to the face that of the crops
listed, varying per cottages are ac-
tually sold by the farmer, the ball
ance being fed on the farm or being
used for seed. The following per
centages were considered in comput-
ing sales income:
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

SEEDS, POULTRY FOODS. SUPPLIES
AONTANA's LARGEST POULTRY
Feed Supply House Carbola-Disin
fectant g. Whitewash. Zinoleum--Lice &
Mite Killer. Spray Pumps. Dorsh d
Greenfield Co., 1850 Harrison avenue, Butte,
Montana.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17
MOUNT ANGELA

MINT ANGEL BOARDING AND DAY
"oS"i H"uNhh SCHOOL for girls. Ac-
credited to State University OF Montana and
affiliated with College of New Rochelle, N.
Y. intermediate and full High School
course. Conducted by ursuline Nuns Write
or call for Information. Address Mother
Superior Ursuline Academy. Great Falls.
Montana
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17
GREAT FALLS COMMERCIAL COL

LEGE. 'Its good school, Write now
for free catalogue No. s. We eau place
you in a position as soon as you qualify.
Great Falls Mont. Box g0f
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-09-17

ivy ysur Holstoin Hull from Montana'a
largest and greatest dairy institution
Get type, size and production Ringing
Dairy Rsnoh, White Sulphur Springs,
MentanA-