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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-28
Lake investigators at
Eureka Start RmmOr
AlligatOrs i'm Waters
OF That Part of State

Here's a fish story that puts all
others to date into the discard: A.
M. Miaklson, who operates a mill
on Glen lake and not far from Lick
lake, in the Eureka district, re-
Gently brought in the story that
there is an alligator, or possibly
two, in Lick lake.
One of the little Triplet boys, aged
about ~ entered the mill a short
time ago and %excitedly told of an en-
counter he had had with a strange,
large fish in the lake, and gave a
graphic description Of al alligator
between two and three feet in size.
1t also is reported that others in the
neighborhood have seen strange
animals in the waters there.
Some of the men at the mill re-
membered that several years ago
when Lee Setser closed down his sa-
loon business he released two small
alligators he had, in Lick lake. Put
ting two and two together, they
have decided that what the boy really
saw instead of a big fish, was one of
Setser's alligators.
Many persons have a dim recollec-
ton of hearing that Setser did turn
the alligators loose into Lick lake.
Tobacco valley has had many Gre
ditable boosts for her climate, but
if it can be established that alliga-
tors have thriyed here for several
years, it will beat anything yet adj
vanced and we may expect that the
idle rich from the east will flock
to the Mills resort on Glen lake this
winter instead of travelling south to
Florida and other regions of touted
sunshine and balmy weather.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-28

Montana farmers this fall will
market 51,4O6.OOO bushels of
wheat if figures given in the Aug.
crop report of George A. A. Scott,
statistician of the Montana crop re-
porting service, proves to be an ac-
curate estimate in comparison with
the 5~2,4S6,O0O bushels marketed in
1923, and 4O,5O6,OOO bushels rep
resenting the five-year average of
1919-1923.
The preliminary estimate on aver
age yield an acre for winter whea'
in Montana this year is 1913 bushels
making the estimated production o.
winter wheat 1~2,409 900 bushels
Yields are shown in the report as be-
ing good in most of the central coun-
ties, very good in the Yellowstone
drainage area, but lighter in Gallatln
county, in the north central district
and in the western counties.
From a condition of IS per cent of
normal on August l, a production OF
100000 bushels of spring wheat is
forecast for the state. Because OF
weather conditions, a small decline
was observed in the condition of
spring wheat during July. Spring
wheat was in excellent condition in
the eastern counties on August 1, but
less satisfactory west of the noun
tains.
The Scott report indicates that the
estimated small decline in the 1924
wheat production as compared with
1928 will be largely due to adverse
conditions in the western portion OF
the state. Generally poor conditions
continued in the west central counties
and some local shortage of irrigation
water in western and southwestern
counties was an adverse factor. Crop
damage from grasshoppers and hail
was local in extent where it has been
experienced, and has been much less
than during the last two years
In the eastern third of the state,
crop prospects are excellent, says the
report, and quite generally good in
other counties east of a line between
Havre and Livingston. West of this
line, crops average somewhat lower.
Concerning the major crops other
than wheat, the report says:
Corn: The condition of corn is
still low, being rated at 76 per cent,
an improvement of point from the
July 1 condition. A crop of 12,O44,-
900 bushels Cor %equivalent) is fore
cast; larger by far than any ever
harvested in the state. Corn suffered
very little from dry weather, and de-
veloped rapidly in July, but is still
behind its normal degree of develop
at this season. Frequent cool
and cool periods during July
partially offset the advantages OF
warmer periods. 1t is expected that
here will be considerable corn which
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-28
MONTANA COUNTY
AND DISTRICT FAIR
DATES ARRANGED
INTERESTING EXHIBITS BEING
ARRANGED FOR COMMUNITY
AND STATE SHOWS
Belknap Indians Scheduled to Stage
First Exhibition of Season ON Re-
servation Grounds; Others In Many
Sections to Follow.

Agricultural communities in ey-
cry section of Montana are prepar-
ing for their annual fairs and har-
vest festivals with the first touch
of fall weather in the air. Good
crops in practically every part of
the state almost insure the success
of the various county events, which
are dependent upon the farmer at
tendance in a large measure for
their patronage, it is pointed out.
Some unusually interesting exhib-
its of farm products, ranging from
small tent shows to huge gatherings
of samples from all sections of Mon
tana at the state fair at Helena, are
planned.
The first fair date in Montana this
year announced is that of the Bel
KNAPP Indians who will hold a three
day exposition on the Belknap In
dian reservation August 80, 81 and
September 1. Other Montana fairs
and harvest festivals, the dates for
which have been announced, are as
follows:
Beaverhead County Fair and
Roundup, Billion, September 4, 5, 6.
Believer Community Fair Gear
ter county,, September 6.
Carter County Fair, Ekalaka, Sep
TENDER 8, 9, 10.
Golden Valley County Fair, Rye
gate, September IL.
Huntley Project Fair, Osborne,
September 10.
Midland Empire Fair, Billings,
September Is to 10.
Eighth Annual Boys and Girls
Club Fair, Great Falls, September 10.
Chotean County Community Fair,
Fort Benton, September 10 and 20.
Montana State Fair, Helena, Sep
TENDER % to OF.
Winifred Harvest Festival, Wini-
fred, September 81.
Annual Project Fair, Williams,
October 4.
Lake County Fair, Poison, octo-
Der 8, 10, IL.
North Central Montana Corn and
Livestock Show, Great Falls, Octo-
Der %, 20, 80.
North Montana Corn and Seed
Show, Wolf Point, November IL, 10,
IA.
Hill County fair, Havre, Oct. 8, 10
and IL.
Montana farmers have received no.
tice that the Spokane, Wash, Inter-
state Fair and Livestock Show will be
held at Spokane, September 1, to g..
Dates for the International Hay
and Grain Show, held annually in
Chicago, have been set this year as
20 to December 6.
Other fairs and festivals in differ
ent sections Of Montana are now in
preparation, many of the dates still
pending.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-28

will fail to mature this fall, unless
frosts are unusually late.
Oats: The condition of oats on
August 1 was 76, a decline of II
points during July. A crop of 49,
256,00O bushels is morecast, being
one of the largest crops in the states
history. The stocks of oats on farms
are much heavier than usual, as
farmers are holding a good reserve
of feed.
Barley: Barley with a rating of
II, promises a crop of 1887 900
bushels. The percentage of Montana
barley irrigated is larger than for
other small grains, which accounts
for it's relatively better condition.
Where waterfall has been short in
non-irrigated localities, barley pros
poets are poor.
Rye: A preliminary estimated av-
erage yield of 10 bushels per acre
of rye indicates a crop of 100000
bushels this year, which is much less
than the last two years, due to re-
duced acreage. Most rye is now
grown for feed only.
Flax: A flax crop of 100000
O0oACAO A0 AA0lSobCQ NY INC SOhO1bAO1
of "a, on August 1. AS most of the
flax acreage is in the eastern counties
the prospects for a good yield remain
favorable. Considerable wilt was re-
ported from northeastern counties,
with extent of injury not yet deter
mined.
Project Crop Review
Crop conditions on the Montana
reclamation projects up to August 1
were made public this week by the in
terror department. A summary of
the report follows:
Sun River Project: Crops on the
Fort Shaw division are in promising
condition and reports indicate a
heavy first cutting Of alfalfa. Grain
promises a good yield. Corn is not
making good Roadway due to the cool
weather. The irrigated grain crops
on the Greenfield division will return
a good yield. In general the crops
on this latter division will not be
good, however, owing to the tendency
of the waterusers not to grow crops
adapted to irrigation farming and to
farm too large an area.
"MiIk River Project: The first
cutting of alfalfa has been completed
and the second cutting is under way.
The irrigation Of beans. beets, corn
and grain is in full swing.
"Huntley Project: In general,
crops appear better than ever before.
Harvesting is in full swing and the
threshing has begun.
"Lower Yellowstone Project. All
crops are in excellent condition. The
first cutting of alfalfa is one of the
heaviest ever produced. Corn is
somewhat later than usual owing to
cold weather. Sugar beets are max
ing rapid growth.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-28
By Martha Edgerton plassmann.

THOSE residents of Montana
myself included, who in a de-
sire to have a longer vaca-
ton in the East and return up the
river in the fall, took the first boat
arriving at Fort Benton in 1881
the historic "Far West"-paid a
heavy penalty both going and com
ing, for their haste. As | have
already written, we had all the risk
and anxiety connected with tras-
porting the worst band of Sioux
Indians in the country, from Fl.
Buford to their temporary home at
Standing Rock agency; we ac-
companying them as far as Bis
marck. This was our penalty go
ing.
1t was an unendurably hot sea-
son throughout the Mississippi
valley where most of us spent the
summer. In Akron, Ohio, my
home, there was no relief from it
day or night. The muggy, sticky
heat, intensified by the mists that
rolled up from the canals; the Lit
tie Cuyahoga; and the many sur
rounding lakes made night and
day hours of torment, with only
this difference. During the day
there would be enough going on to
make n temporarily forget his
or her misery.
Although native to that region,
my many years passed in the brac-
ing air of Montana had untitled me
to endure with patience climatic
conditions so different from those
of the Rocky Mountains. I dis
covered that I was thoroughly
weaned from the East-at least in
summertime-and I did not regret
as I otherwise should have done.
that my stay there would be short.
At length, late in August, I bid
farewell to my friends and rela-
in Akron, among these my
dear mother and uncle whom /
never to see again, and once
more turned my face westward.
I reached Bismarck, I was
barely in time to take the last boat
1p the Missouri that season, as I
lad taken the first one down.
Among my travelling compan-
ons, 1 discovered my acquain-
ances from Fort Assinaboine t
Cass Durham and family,
nd Mrs. Hoyt. Captain Dur )
lam, it was reported, had been to {
he East to be treated for double
an embarrassing affection !
anyone, but still more so for an {
'fficer in an engagement as it I
would apparently increase the {
of the enemy, and make it I
impossible for him to correctly es- {
his own forces. Mrs. T
Ioyt had Spent her vacation in s
Ter former home at Lexington, {
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-28
MONTANA'S WHEAT
CROP is PLACED AT
~51,OOO,OOO BUSHELS
ESTIMATE BY THE MONTANA
STATISTICIAN BASED ON
AUGUST REPORT

The Total Amount in Bushels Is Less
Than Production of 1928, But 1t
Exceeds the Crop Average For the
Five Year Period of 1919-1923.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-28
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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-03-07
State Superintendent Sheds
New Light on School Levies

State Superintendent Elizabeth Rus
sum Monday issued the following ex-
planatory statement relative to the
tax levy for school purposes, which
comedies exactly with the statements
made locally on that subject, but
which, since it is still misunderstood
in some quarters and since Miss Rus
sum treats it in somewha. different
words is reproduced.
She points out that the new law is
not a means of raising the levy higher
than permitted under the old law.
Her statement follows:
The voters of the Independent, In
dependent Glass A, Joint Independent
Glass A, Rural High and Joint Rural
High School districts must assume re-
sponsibility for making part Of the
levy for the maintenance and support
of the school, because of Section 52
of Idaho School Laws. This section
was passed by the Seventeenth
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-03-07

ession of the Idaho Legis-
lature and became effective January
/, 1924. This section does not involve
any additional levy, but changes the
authority for making 1t.
Under the previous law, the Board
of Trustees in each of the above nam
ed districts could make a levy Of 10
mills for the maintenance and sup
port of the schools. If an additional
levy was needed, the Trustees could
apply to the State Board Of Education
for permission to make an additional
levy up to 8 mills This made pos
sible a 15 mill levy for maintenance
and support.
Under the new law, the Board Of
Trustees may levy 8 mills for main
tenance and support. If additional
levy is needed, the trustees must call
an election of the voters of the school
district.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-03-07
OREGON SHORT
Line READY TO
CALL FOR BIDS
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROGER
SON TO WELLS BRANCH LINE
NOW ASSURED-MAY BE COM
PLETED BY FALLr-RIGHT-OF
WAY is SECURED

With announcement by W. R Arm
strong, chief engineer of the Oregon
Short Line, that bids had been asked
ON the work Of grading for the Wells
Rogerson line, together with the state
ment of the local committee to the
effect that all difficulties In the matter
of right of way through the Nevada
properties of the Utah Construction
company had been satisfactorily IRON
ed out, events with respect to railroad
development moved rapidly on Satur-
day.
According to the letter received by
J. s. Keel from w. r. Armstrong, spe-
cifications for the grading have been
handed to IA construction companies.
Bids win probably be filed within The
next ten days and the matter Of
awarding the contract for the work
should follow almost at once. It II
anticipated that grading will COM
mence as soon as the necessary outfit
can be gathered together by the sue
cessful contractors.
Expect Early Action
The delay occasioned through the
inability of the local committee to
reach a satisfactory understanding
with the Utah Construction company
Is believed to have been the real OBJ
stacle In the way of a commencement
of work. With this matter disposed Of
there appears to be little reason to
look for any further delay.
Practically all necessary right of
way between Rogerson and the Nevada
line was secured some time ago. 4
committee at Wells is engaged in the
work Of securing the terminal faclli-
ties and such other land as Is necea-
sary, and the balance Of that territory
traversed by the line In Nevada out
side the properties of the Utah Con-
struction company Is such as to offer
little obstacle in the way Of early ac-
luisition.
Members of the committee on Sat
urday expressed themselves as hirhly
at the turn of events Of the
past "a hours and offer 1t az their
opinion that within few weeks dirt
will be actually flying and the work
If construction well under way.-Twin
Falls News.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-03-07
Pointers For Late In
come Tax Payers

Every man, woman and child il
the United States is subject to the
Income tax II he or she is earning
1900 year or more, if single, OF
$500 or more IL married.
Every person earning more than
$1,000 If single, or more than $1,000
Ii married must file a return, blanks
for which are available at the office of
the collector Of internal revenue.
Compensation in any form for per
sonal service rendered." including,
salaries. wages, tips, fees, commission,
bonus and pensions, is subject to tax.
The income tax is imposed on net
income, which is the total amount re-
eeived by the taxpayer in the year,
minus deduction for business expenses,
losses, bad debts, contributions, etc.
Married persons are entitled to
$500 income exempt from taxation If
their income Is less than $4,000, and
$1,000 II their income is more than
$1,000. These exemptions are allowed
married persons only If they live to-
gether.
In addition, the taxpayer is allowed
$4O0 exemption for each dependent.
All taxes and exemptions are COM
puted on the basis Of the family
status December 81 of the year to be
taxed. If the taxpayer is married on
that date, he gets the same exemption
as If he had been married all year,
while If he Is divorced on that date,
he has only the exemption granted
single person.
In the income tax returns of married
couples must be included the earnings
of dependent minor children.
Payment for services other than in
money is subject to tax. The fair
market value Of the article taken in
payment Is the amount to be included
In income.
Taxpayers who discovered debt
to be worthless In 1923, and so charged
1t OF, may deduct the amount for the
1923 return.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-03-07
EMPLOYERS MUST REPORT
SALARIES AMOUNTING TO $1,000

The attention of employers Is cal
led to their obligation, under the
law, to file with the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue at Washington,
d. G. on or before March Is, infor-
nation returns. These returns are
prepared on Forms 1905 and 1899
and must be filed by every indi-
vidual, firm, corporation, partner
ship receiver, trustee, executor, ad-
ministrator and employer who, dur
ing the year 1923, paid out salaries,
commissions, rent, royalties, or
other fixed and determinable gains
In amounts of $1,000 or more to
any one individual. These informa-
tion returns are entirely distinct
from income tar returns.
No extension of time can be
granted by the collector for the fling
of information returns.
The cooperation of employers In
reporting those employees and other
persons receiving from them a.
mount of $1,000 or more is earn
estly desired
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-03-07
ALBION

were weekend visitors with home
Stanley Werner and Keifer GRAY
folks.
The High School declamatory con.
test was held in the Normal audi
torium Saturday evening. It was wen
attended and all numbers were very
much enjoyed. The music was furnish
ed by the High School orchestra. In
the oratorial Doyle Butler won first
and Eldin Gray second; Howard
Haller won first In the dramatic and
Ruth Taylor second in the humorous,
Henry King won first and Helen Ed
wards second. The judges were Miss
Parker. Miss Taft and Elmer q. VIII
son.
Much preparation Is being made ana
all are looking forward with pleasure
to the District tournament which Il to
be held here Thursday, Friday and
Saturday in the Axline gymnasium.
The annual colonial ball was held Ia
the gymnasium Saturday evening.
Colonial costumes were very much In
evidence and added dignity as well
as pleasure to the evenings entertain
ment A great many former students
were in attendance and as usual de-
lightful evening was enjoyed by an
Mrs. o. III. Melcher spent last week
in Burley visiting with ner daughter
in-law, Mrs. S. d. Parke.
The Sunday services at the NJ. Il.
church have been changed from SUM-
day evening to Sunday afternoon at
three o'clock. The reason for the
change was that from now on Burley
will have Sunday evening services at
the M. u. church. Last Sunday, Rev.
White of Twin Falls had charge of the
services. as Rev. Kendall was called
to Portland, Oregon, on account Of the
serious illness and death of his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Broadbert OF Burley,
attended the colonial ball SATURDAY
evening
The Ladies Aid Society met with
Mrs. Henry L. Smith last week. A
very dainty lunch was served and Z
most interesting meeting was held.
A miscellaneous shower was given
at the home of Mrs. Lily Powell Sat
urday evening In honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Farley Powell. An elaborate
lunch was served and the evening was
greatly enjoyed by all. They received
a host of useful and beautiful gifts.
s. h. Satchwell and family were In
Albion Sunday, bidding goodbye to re-
latives and friends. They left Mon
day for California where they win
make their home.
Mrs. Ike Powers of Burley is visit
ng with her sister Mrs. r. E. Tre-
nayne.
Lyman Roberts, principal Of the EIba
schools, and John Rich spent Satur-
lay and Sunday In Albion
Mrs. Boosinger who has been at
Black Pine visiting her son returned
lome Sunday.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-03-07
ELBA ITEMS

Elders Barlow and Harper of Malta,
were stake visitors here last Sunday.
G. e. Ottley returned home from
Brigham city last Saturday where he
was called by the serious illness Of his
mother, Mrs. Sophia Beecher.
The Mutual officers presented the
play, "The Daughter of the Desert"
Friday 22nd., to crowded house. Much
credit is due those who had 1t In
charge.
Clarence whitaker left last Thurs
to work on the fat. He says he is
never coming back, but never is
long time.
The children enjoyed the Matinee
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Vera Wcikle is some better at
this writing. She has been quite sick.
John Ottley returned last Thursday
from Brigham where he visited his
mother
A number of our men got out and
graded the road up on Main Street
Monday.
There was an old time leap year
ball last Friday night. All who attend
ed enjoyed themselves.
Bill Ward and Hyrum Andrus were
callers at Burley last week.
Oil Parish was Burley visitor Tues
day.
Ollie Lloyd returned home last week
from Twin Falls.
Joe ard Ed. Whitaker were Burley
visitors last week.
Mr.. Bateman took dressed hogs to
Burley for s. J. Rich last week.
8. J. Rich, +. @. Parish and Oil
Parish were transactnig business In
Buzlsy last Wednesday and Thursday.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-03-07
Teachers, Trustees
Meet Friday
BY JOHN I. BURGESS
County Sunerintendent

Friday, March Z, 1924, teachers
meeting will be held at Burley fol
the teachers Of Cassia County. AL
teachers should make it a point tt
be here by o'clock a. m. Be sure
to see that arrangements are made tC
attend.
Saturday, March s, 1924, a meeting
will be held for the trustees of the
County, commencing at 9 o'clock a. m
1t will be very beneficial for those
teachers and trustees who can attend
both days to do so. Arrangements
might be made whereby the teachers
and trustees could make the trip to-
gether in order to save expense. 1t
should be remembered that we had no
trustees meeting last year, hence, the
increased necessity of holding one this
year.
The following is the law concerning
trustees meeting called by the County
School Superintendent:
"Sec. 902. Meetings called by coun-
ty superintendent: Expenses Of Dele
gates. The board of trustees Of
every common school district and the
board Of education Of every independ-
ent school district are authorized to
select one of their members to attend
any meeting called by the county sup
erintendent for the purpose of general
instruction, and are authorized to de-
fray the expenses of such member, in
an amount not to exceed the sum of
$500 per diem, and 3 cents per mile
going to and from such meeting. such
expense to be paid for from the general
fund of the district; provided, that
such allowance shall not be for more
than two days in any one year."
Be sure that every school board is
and every teacher pres
ent who can possibly attend.