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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-29
WEED ERADICATION
is COMPULSORY

NINCE March IS, 1895, there has
- been a law on the statute books
~ of Montana requiring all prop
erty owners, including villages, towns
and cities, counties and railroad COM
panles to destroy weeds and to pre-
vent their going to seed. The weed
statute has been one of the most
conspicuous examples of the fulfil
ity of attempting to correct natural
conditions by legislation.
To people who prefer green lawns
to yellow lawns, the dandelion is one
OF the most obnoxious weeds that
exists, although technically it classes
as a plant. In the spring months,
Montana's beautiful capitol looms
like a majestic castle set in a sea of
golden buttermilk, with the scapose
p%erennials waving in the breeze.
The farmer, however, is more in
terested in the Canada thistle, the
Scotch bull thistle, the Russian this
tie, mustard weed and other weeds
that dispute with him as to what
shall grow on his land.
Twenty-nine a e the Mon
tana legislature took a hand in the
argument over weeds and passed a
law designed to Danish this outlaw
vegetation from the confines of the
Treasure state. Section 1897 of the
session laws of 1895 provided:
Canada thistle, the Scotch bull
thistle, and the Russian thistle are
hereby declared to be a common
nuisance. Any person or persons
owning lands within this state, or oc-
cupying or having control of any
land, whether within the plat of
towns, villages, or cities or other
wise within this state, knowingly per-
hitting or suffering any Canada
Scotch or Russian thistle or thistles
to go to seed upon any land .
shall be deemed guilty of supporting
or maintaining a common nuisance,
and upon conviction thereof in any
court of competent Jurisdiction, Of
the %offense, shall be punished by a
fine not exceeding so nor less than
five dollars"
The law then gave railroad COM
panies and other property owners I'M
til August Is of that year (the act
was approved in March) to clear the
weeds off their property and pro-
vided that any road supervisor or
commissioner who found
weeds growing on property within
county might have same clear
off and the cost assessed to the
if the owner of the property
could not be found, or to the owner
f such was known.
The terms of the bill were drastic
ind the legislative ammunition that
vas aimed at the pestiferous vegeta-
ion was of such a deadly nature that
me might have expected the weeds
o wither away, yet the reports from
rarious sections of the state this
ear indicate that the Objectionable /,
liant life is as strong as ever this
ear. Even the inroads Of the anna
eur wine-maker has failed to retard
he onward march of the dandelion
nd several cities have passed or are
ordinances which will +
equire property owners expand their
perations against this pest.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-29
SUCCESS OF SWEET GLOVER
DEPENDS ON VARIETY GROWN

lis hoped that strains may be devel
oped that will be better adapted tt
the soil and climatic conditions oil
the state. The agronomy depart
ment of the Montana experiment sta
tion has several selections under OBJ
servation, but it is too early to make
any predictions as to their value.
Biennial white sweet clover is the
most common variety in the state at
present but it's popularity is decreas-
ing in favor of the biennial yellow.
The white-blossomed variety grows
quite erect and has rather coarse
stems. During the first year it pro-
duces a leafy growth, and under dry
land conditions in Montana ar aver
age height of IL to IA inches is re-
ported. During the second year the
crop grows coarser, developing heav-
Ter stems with a small proportion of
leaf to stem. An average height of
growth reported by dry land farm
ers is 40 inches but it varies from
So to "a inches, depending upon
moisture and soil conditions.
A few new varieties of biennial
white sweet clover have been given
more or less publicity during recent
years. Arctic sweet clover, intro
duced by the University of Saskat-
chewan, is quite promising in the
northwest. 1t produces good yields
of seed and is now recognized as a
standard variety by the Montana
Seed Growers Association. Grundy
county sweet clover, which was de-
veloped in Illinois, is another promis-
ing strain of biennial white. Com
pared with the ordinary biennial
white sweet clover, both these var
ieties are earlier, have finer stems,
and do not grow so tall.
Biennial yellow sweet clover, al
though similar to the biennial white
variety, differs in that it has a more
spreading or PROSTATE habit of
growth, the leaves and stems are
finer, and it natures one to two
weeks earlier. Because of the spread
.ng habit of growth, the seed bran
are often produced close to the
ground where they are frequently
missed by the animals while grazing
,r by the mower in case the crop is
cut for hay. This characteristic
enables the yellow biennial variety
o reseed itself and thus maintain a
tand from year to year, a distinct
where a permanent sweet
lover pasture is desired. There is
decided tendency among farmers to
refer the yellow b1ossomed varieties
because of its finer growth
nd earlier maturity. Tests on dry
and at the Judith Basin branch sta
ion indicate also that 1t is reason
BILE to expect larger yields of seed
rom the biennial yellow variety.
here will always be q difference of
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-29
TyROM the Official Record, pub
' lished at Washington, d. c., by
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TROM the Official Record, pub
' lished at Washington, D. c., by
the United States department of
agriculture, comes the following in
teresting account of the development
of the hog industry in Blaine county,
Montana:
After the high tide of adventurer
settlers attracted by the opening of
new lands had receded, leaving re-
naming those who were fitted by
training and desire to help develop
its agricultural possibilities, Blaine
county, Montana, some six years ago
took up the task of working out a
sound system of agriculture adapted
to it's W physical and climatic con-
ditions. 1t lies directly on the Can
adian border in the Milk River valley,
and with the influx of settlers chang
ed from a grazing to an extensive
grain growing county. Realizing the
Importance of Investigation, contin-
uous effort has been made to intro
duce suitable feed crops and live
stock. Development of the swine III
dustry has been particularly success
full, the county having the reputation
now of producing perhaps more pure
bred hogs than any other county in
the state. A generous portion of the
credit for this achievement is given
to the boys and girls club members.
1t was determined in 1920 that
club members might share the re-
sp%onsibility of introducing pure bred
hogs into the county and 10 club
members volunteered to take pure
bred sows under the endless chain
method. For these club members a
breeding circuit was organized and r
registered boar bought. This animal
sold at the end of the season
at an increase in price so that the
cost of breeding was very low. The
next year the membership was in
creased to 20 through cooperation
with local banks. A judging team
went with a carload of club hogs to
he state fair. The stimulus of the
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-29

Missoula-G. A. Moore, publicity
director for Mary Pickford produc-
lions, asked the Montana Masquers
of the State University for a one-act
play for a "curtain-raiser" for Miss
Pickford's latest picture, Dorothy
Vernon of Haddon Hall" The offer
was rejected by Roger Williams,
head of the dramatics department,
because of lack of time for practice,
this being caused by the ~lateness of
the season.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-29

NUCCESS with sweet clover de-
- ponds much upon the variety
~ grown, according to Clyde Nc
Kee, agronomist at Montana State
college. Annual yellow sweet clover
is absolutely worthless under Mon
tana conditions, says Mr.. Mckee, and
should not be grown.
Annual white sweet clover, popu-
larly known as "Hubam clover" is
a rank growing, late maturing var
iety which blossoms and natures
seed the same season in which it is
sown. However, up to the present
time Hubam has not matured any
where in Montana except at the lower
elevations. For this reason those
who may contemplate sowing this
variety for seed are advised to pro-
coed slowly. Hubam is an excellent
honey producer and it is expected
that bee-keepers will SOW a larger
acreage when it's merits become more
known. Hubam sweet clover
responds readily to selection and it
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-29

opinion regarding the value of the
two biennial varieties, but it is suffi-
cient to say that either will give sat
isfactory returns if properly man
aged. New varieties of biennial yell
low sweet clover have been developed
but none has been grown a sufficient
length of time in Montana to deter
mine its value.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-29
and possibly better in net than 1923
Prospects Better This Year

and possibly better in net than 1923.
I Prospects Better This Year
"The northwest farmer will pay
about the same as last year to put in
and harvest his 1924 crops, but APP
pears likely to make a better profit.
Fruits and vegetables undoubtedly
will produce good earnings. The po-
tato outlook is good, as a means of
marketing is being arranged which
appears likely to produce a more sat
isfactory return.
1.-THE big trouble was too much
credit and the farmer working under
the burden of loans made on too high
land values naturally is having Sc
rious trouble. This condition work
ed into the banking situation with
insecure security. OF course, there
must be a 'thaw out and this will
require some years, but it is proceed
ing and to know the facts is to be
a confirmed bull on the northwest.
Conditions in the corn areas are
very good and the general situation
has been much improved by the fin
ancing of the new agricultural cred
its corporation, partly from the psy-
Geological effect which is restoring
confidence and partly from actual
constructive relief measures which
started with sustaining ha~rd-pressed
but fundamentally well-managed ru-
raj banks and now will expand into
financing of livestock purchases to
diversification as intended
by the Coulter plan, recently defeat
ed in congress.
cit is no longer difficult to lease
farm lands and actual sales evidence
a growing demand in marked con-
trast to the inactive market of the
last three years"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-29
EASTERN BANKER
UDSNORTHWEST
RICH MINES, VAST AREAS OF
PRODUCTIVE SOIL MEAN
MUCH FOR FUTURE
Edward p. Davis Says Only Pains
Northwest is Experiencing Should
Be Diagnosed as "Growing Pains"
and Tells Why.

Such pains as the northwest is
suffering from right now, regard
less of their immediate origin,
should be diagnosed as mainly
"growing pains" if the inquiring
specialist be motivated by a sin
ere desire for accuracy and gives
c~ognizance to the exceptionally
rich and quick recuper-
ative capacity of this section of the
United States, in the opinion of
President Edward p. Davis of the
Northwestern Trust company of
st. Paul.
'It is quite true that the north.
west is laboring under difficulties
most striking where spring wheat
production is emphasized" said Mr.
Davis in an interview published in
New York. But the canvas has been
splashed with too many drab colors.
It's a colorful picture when one
thinks of the rich mines, vast acre
age of highly productive soil, forest
areas, water power, coal fields and
other resources that are bound to
produce dividends.
Wheat Acreage Decreased
Wheat acreage is decreased; re-
placed by larger fields of corn. bar
ley, flax, oats and forage crops. Div
ersified farming is anything but in
it's infancy, as is evidenced by the
millions of dollars worth of dairy
products sold annually.
Wartime initiation of land values
was a big source of the present
trouble, but deflation has gone a
long way and values have about hit
bottom. There are many evidences
of a growing demand for farm lands
despite the unfavorable publicity
centered recently on the epidemic of
smaller bank closings, which now ap-
pears to be passing. Spring condi-
lions are favorable and if there is a
good crop this year, general trade
situation will be notably improved.
Business situation is far from
bad. Trade is slow, but there are
improvements which point to the
move upgrade. Agricultural ma
chinery buying is much larger than
last spring, due partly to the fact
that little was bought during the
last three years. Wholesale trade is
slow, but collections are far better
than a year ago. Volume of manu-
featuring is about the same. The
fur trade is off about .15 per cent
but it was notably good last spring.
'"The railroads always are a good
barometer of business and while
freight loadings are a bit off, the
traffic during the first quarter of
last year was good. Northwest roads
are continuing normal maintenance
and improvement programs, giving
he usual amount of employment,
Ind highway construction is extern
'ive. Building is active and will con-
Railroad earnings appear
pound for a years results comparable
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-29

Milestone Constable a Fighter
When Ross Kicks was appointed
as constable in the Tindall district
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

Christ and the bearer of the good news of fatherhQod and brotherhood should not sanction war. or bless it's weapons, but should follow q more excellent way and thus set an eX- ample for the state,"
 The opposing resolution was said to have beon drawn by Rev, w. Paul Marsh, of Middlctown, Ind, a chap lain in the army reserve; Rev. E. A. Abbott, editor of the Christian Evan gellst, St, Louis, and others. and asks that the conyention go on rec ord az opposing war excepting when our country is being attacked, and that we are opposed to war of az gressiol in any form, and further be it resolved that the chaplains in the United states army and navy and or ganizcd reserves be commended for athoir work and that mofe assistance be given them by appointing stand ing committee on chaplainey."
 The paciilst resolution, according to Chaplain Marsh, means that the church will withdraw all moral sup port and indorsement from the army and navy chaplains and will. in ef- feet, slap the United States govern ment in the face"
 Both proposed resolutions, it was said, favor leaving to the individual conscience whether the individual shall participate in war or take an
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
P|MPLY?WELL, DON'TBE
People Notice It. Drive Them Of with Dr. Edwards
 F Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarrass you much longer if you get a package of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should begin to clear after you have taken the tablets a few nights.
 Cleanse the blood, bowels and liver with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the successful substitute for calomel; there's no sickness or pain after taking them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do that which calomel does, and just as effec- lively, but their action is gentle and safe instead of severe and irritating.
 No one who takes Olive Tablets is ever cursed with a dark brown taste" a bad breath, dull, listless, mo good" feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad disposition or pimply face.
 Olive Tablets are purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will know them by their olive color.
 Dr. Edwards spent years among pa- tients afflicted with liver and bowel complaints and Olive Tablets are the immensely effective result. Take one or two nightly for week. See how much better you feel and look. 15c and BOG.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
AMERICAN DENIES
 JAP ALLEGATIONS
Charge Made Our Soldiers Are
 Fighting in Chinese War
By The Associated press.

By The Associated Press.
 Mukden, Manchuria, Oct. 16.-- Anti-American propaganda printed in the Japanese press here in which 1t was asserted that Americans had landed arms in China and American soldiers were fighting In the Picking armies resisting the offensive of General Chang Tso-Lin. Manchurlan leader. today brought a personal pro- test from Captain Norman Baldwin, official American military observer here.
 As q result the Japanese consul at Mukden has agreed to issue q warn- ing to all Japanese papers here to suppress false reports. General Chang told Captain Baldwin that he did not believe the reports, but added that he was not in a position to regulate the Japanese press, pointing out that his troopsswere be- ing moved south over the Japanese controlled South Manchurian rail- way.
 The American officer called Gem eral Changs attention to reports in Japanese papers here branding Cap tain BaldHin as spy in the employ of the Picking government. He point ed out to General Chang that, al- though he was attached to the American legation at Picking, he had never met General Wu Pei-fu, mili- tary head of the central govern ment.
 Emphasizing his protest, Captain Baldwin said that every move he has made in Mukden has been shad- owed by Chinese detectives in the Chang Tso-Lin forces. He cited stories in the Japanese press here purporting to be dispatches from Tokio and Picking in which it. was stated that American soldiers were fighting in the central government ranks and that tanks were being op- erated by Americans in the Peking field forces.
 Augmenting his recital of the &C., tivities of the Japanese press, Cap- tain Baldwin showed General Chang how the propaganda affected visiting Americans by detailing the exper- iences of the "Wanderwel" world tourists who were accused If beiiG American spies and refused pass ports on the ground that they were not American citizens.
 Captain Baldwin said America was absolutely neutral in the Chi nese internal war situation and told General Chang that the propaganda circulated by the Japanese was ser iously affecting American interests in Manchuria because of the gulli- bility of the Chinese public.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Says Allenrhu
 Surely Conquers RHEUMATISM

Mir. James H. Allen, of 26 Forbes St.. Rochester, N. Y, suffered for years with rheumatism. Many times this terrible disease left him help less and unable to work.
 He finally decided, after years of ceaselsss study, that no one can be free from rheumatism until the &C., cumulated impurities, commonly called uric acid deposits, were dis solved in the joints and muscles and expelled from the body.
 With this idea in mind he consult ed physicians, made experiments and finally compounded a prescription that quickly and completely banish- ed every sign and symptom of rheu- matism from his system.
 He freely gave his discovery, which he called Allenrhu, to others who took it, with what might be called marvellous success. After years of urging he decided to let suf- fefers everywhere know about his discovery through the newspapers.
 "The blessed relief this marvellous prescription quickly gives has made for it thousands of friends" says all druggists who have been sp- pointed agents in your city. It is Mir. Aliens own discovery.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

attitude of resistance.
 A third resolution, said to have been prepared by group headed by Rev. Dr. Ava w. Taylor, of Indian apolls. secretary Of the board of temperance and welfare, favored tho United States joining the League. of Nations or "somethng better"
 Rev. F. l.. Powell, pastor for many years of the First Christian church, of LouisIllci Ky. entered a violent protest against what he termeds"the star chamber methods" of the committee on recommenda- ton and declared the democratic character of the convention since its organization four years ago has been noticeably lost through the group of an official dominion and a tendency to expedite business in transactins it in the committee on recommenda- tlons instead of on the floor of the convention"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

ing the Vegetable Compound insisted on me trying bottle of it. The medi' cine helped me from the first, and the best of all is that 1 can even sew again without that awful, nervous feeling was used to having. And l used to take crying spells, with such a blue feeling that cannot explain. Now all that has left me. l feel so cheerful, and have gained in weight, sleep well and eat hearty. Oh! wish had words to express what this medicine has done for me! am a housekeeper and do every thing from the sewing to the washing now and 1t doesn't hurt me. You may use my letter in any way you wish. l will be glad to help any suffering woman to the road of health and happiness. "- Mrs. BE. BRANNoN, 404 Travis Ave, Mart, Texas
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
FIGHT OVER PEACE
 EXPECTED TODAY
Disciples, Of Christ Delegates Divided on PaCifSm Question
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Cleveland, Oct. 1s.--Proepeets of a clash between advocates of war defense" and delegates opposed to war in any form loomed here today as the international convention or the Disciples Of Christ went into it's third day session.
 Opposing resolutions were drafted by the "defenders' and "pacifsts" it was learned late last night. Under the convention rules, all resolutions are debated in the committee on recommendation before being pre- scented to the general body.
 Kirby Page, of New York, auhor and writer against war, was said to have drafted resolution declaring that the church as the body of
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
BRIEF ROMANCE
Janet Collins and Jos. F.. liariategui Both Admit They Made Mistake Want Marriage Annullcd.

St. Louis, Oct. 16.--The romance of Miss Janet Lee Collins, local so- ciety girl, and Jos. E. Francisco Mari ategui, secretary of the Peruvian Le- gation at Rome, married at Clayton, a suburb, Tuesday afternoon by a Justice of Peace, was short lived, for today 1t became known that action would be taken to have the marriage annulled.
 The marriage ceremony was per formed without the knowledge of the girls parents who, it was stated, convinced both bride and bride gsoom that the wedding was a mis- take.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
WANT SHEAR HOLIDAY

New York, Oct. 16.-A fve-year holiday for police, truant and pro- bation officers to enable study of the effect of such action on delin- quency was suggested last night by Dr. Bernard J. Glueck, psychiatrist for the defense in the Leopold-Loeb trial, the Fifteenth New York Con- ference of Charity and Correction.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
BROADCAST PRICES
New York Municipal Radio Plans to Send Out Bargains For the Housewives Daily.

i. New York, Oct. 16.-Bargains in food may soon be broadcast to housewives from Municipal Radia Station WNYC here if Commissioner of Markets Edwin J. O'Malley adopts the recommendation the board of estimate approved today.
 Murray Hubert, president of the board of aldermen, said that ship ments of certain kinds of fruits and vegetables to the New York market are so heavy at times that the mar ket is glutted. He declared the city's radio station could save housewives thousands of dollars by broadcastins such household hints as buy your potatoes today" or apple are cheap today"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
MOTOR BOAT EXPLODES
One Man in Hospital, Two Missing After Accident in Harbor At Hy- annis, Mass.

Hyannis. Mass, Oct. 16.-A large motor boat, believed to have come from Gloucester was destroyed by first last night after 1t had run aground on Egg Island in Hyannis harbor and exploded. Three men are known to have been aboard and one, whose name was given to the authorities in charge. as Peter Will lett. Gloucester, was taken to hos pital here, suffering from severe burns.
 Willett's companions had not been located last night after they left him
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
MCMILLAN DIES
star Athlete And Football Wizard
 Succumbs To Pneumonia

Morgantown. W. Va, Oct. IS. - Gordon McSiillan. of Minneapolis. star punter of the West Virginia university football team, who was stricken i'll several days ago with quinsy, pneumonia and other com plications, died at the university inc iirmary, early yesterday.