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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
Shells For Buttons

President F. T. Mccormick Of the
Roundup Commercial club has re-
eelved a letter indicating a possibility
of opening a market for the mussel
shells which abound in the Musselshell
river. The lettel comes from a man
in an Ohio city asking that a shipment
OF about 80 pounds Of the shells be
forwarded to him for the purpose of
determining their adaptability in the
manufacture or pear buttons. 1t is de-
sired that boys who frequent the river
banks gather enough Of the shells in
the very near future 50 that the ship
ment may be forwarded.
Those familiar with the button IN
dustry declare that the shells in this
vicinity are ideal for the purpose,
being large and thick enough to make
high-grade buttons. If the market is
opened for the shells, boys and others
Of the community would find profit.
able employment in gathering and
shipping them.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
HOME PRODUCT RIVAL
FOR HOOD RIVER BERRY
Polytechnic institute At Billings
Developing New Species of
Strawberry Plant

Louis T. Eaton OF the Polytechnic
institute at Billings, believes that he Is
on the road to the establishment Of the
strawberry industry as one of the big,
permanent additions to the prosperity
of the Yellowstone valley. After eX-
perimenting with 10 different varieties
Of Strawberries during the last four
years. in an effort TO develop a berry
that will grow in he Yellowstone val
lev and which will at the same time
rival the Hood river berries Of Wash
ingtOn in size, flavor and general ex-
c~ellence, he has achieved success.
The berry that Mr. Eaton now be-
lieves holds a great future for this vi
%cinitv, IS a cross Of several OF the va
- 5 with which he has been expert
menting. It is a spring berry, as DIFF
ferentiated from an ~everbearing vine,
and he has grown them this year to
q size that runs quite uniformly from
an inch to an inch and a half in diam
eter, with a deep. rich color, a firm
texture and a flavor that is not sur
passed by the berries Of any other
re-, In the world.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
CORPORATION DEPOSITS
LARGE SUMS IN MONTANA

Five million dollars have been de-
posted In many banks in Montana by
the Agricultural Credit corporation,
according to Sam Stephenson Of the
First National bank, Of Great Falls,
who added that none Of these funds
have been deposited in Great Falls
banks for the reason that there has
been no need Of them. The corpora
ton has also loaned nearly 5 1,0O0,000
in Montana already. It has deposited
nearly $780, 900. 900 in banks in Mon
tana. North Dakota, Minnesota, South
Dakota and Iowa.
funds which the corporation has
placed with Montana banks run into a
greater total than received by any
other state" said Mr.. Stephenson.
That is a situation which indicates
the confidence eastern financial men
have in Montana and the standing the
state has as 9 territory capable Of pro-
duC!ng wealth. For the most part,
funds sent to Montana have been
placed in going banking concerns
which were found to merit co-Opera-
tion, but in some important instances
money has been furnished to assist In
the %reOpening of suspended concerns.
None of the corporations funds have
been sent to Great Falls banks for
the reason that no banks here have
been candidates for such accommOda-
ton.
"The corporation still is adhering to
its policy Of placing money for the pro-
motion of Investigation only In a few
localities, none of which are in Mon
tana, but If MOntana's crops yield as
now indicated. there will he no need
Of outside assistance from any source
The fact Is that this state is the bright.
est spot in the agricultural area of the
United States this year. If returns are
received as now seem very probable
divcrsificatlOn will be amply financed
with home capital produced from the
soil"
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
BOARD NAMED TO SETTLE
PLATTE RIVER DISPUTE

Denver.-An attempt to negotiate
an interstate rivers compact, govern
ing the use of the waters of the North
Platte river, will be made during July,
DELPHI F. Carpenter, Colorado river
compact commissioner, has announced.
Three ~states-WyOming, Nebraska and
COlOradO-with the United States as a
fourth party will be represented at the
conferences, which It is hoped, will
lead TO a final settlement.
The commission, appointed by the
governors of the respective states and
by President Coolidge, will be COM
posed of:
Robert II. Wills of Bridgeport, Neb.,
chief of the bureau of irrigation. for
Nebraska.
s. G. Hopkins, formerly assistant
secretary of the interior under Secre-
Lane. OF Cheyenne. for Wyoming.
DELPHI r. Carpenter, for Colorado.
Stephen B. Davis, Jr., Of Las Vegas.
n. NJ, solicitor for the department Of
commerce at Washington, representing
the United States.
The commission Will meet at Bridge
port, Neb.. July 2 to draft an itinerary
for investigations and hearings that
will begin the middle Of July. Hear
tngs will probably he held at North
Platte, Neb.. Casper. WyO.. and at
Walden or Denver. Colo, Mr.. Carmen
ter said.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
DESTRUCTIVE WOLVES CAUGHT
IN MONTANA AND MISSOURI

Two notorious wolves have been de-
stroyed recently by Federal-State
hunters. In Montana a big female
wolf known as 1.-TWO Toes was XII
ed by J.. J. Williams after being trail
ed through ten feet Of now. RS
.ng over a territory Of 800 square
miles. Two Toes" has killed thou
Sans Of dollars worth Of cattle in the
past few years. In 1928 she made ne.
biggest known kill-2O ca rc. on two
ranches-in one week. Her don was
dug out and 10 wolf cubs We aiken
ave and destroyed. The cath OF
Two Toes" marks the end g. a long
list Of killers IN the HighwOod noun
tains.
In fancy county, Missouri. a de
structive ole black VII, 'ocail a..ci
The Old Black Dew = W. ,r rrel
in April. For years as this anima
has beer q te.ro~ - IN c2'rrc.a e
This county ana Of bone COMFY.
Ark. He cas- ought iae- yeo~ II
2oone county but escaped, LEAVING a
toe in the trap. Caught later near
Omaha. Arkansas, he was again sue
cessful in getting away. During the
past winter he was caught twice D.
". S. BeesIey, of the United States
department of agriculture, escaping
each time, but the third time, in April,
was fatal for him. He weighed rs
pounds.
Mr.. Williams is employed in con-
n~ection with cooperative work be
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
News of Montana
Brief Notes Concerning the
- - Treasure State - -

Babies Score At CIinic.-ln the baby
clinic conducted at MisSuu!a by the
county nurse. TWO babies, whose par
ents are visiting in the city. scored luO
per cent. They were Camille \. Ne
Govern, ~One-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. McGOvern of Seattle and RuS-
Madeline Frederick, SiX-mOnthS-oId
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Brod-
erick of Canton, Mont. Teddie Swift
ger, twO-mOnthS-0ld son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. EsmOnd Switzer of AL South
Fifth street east. scored 99b per cont
and Billy SChreiver. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank O. Schreiver Of Wisdom.
who are visiting here. scored 9S per
cent.
Poison Bath House Open.-The r:I-
niCipal bath house AZ the swimming
beach at Poison has bpen opened for
the season, with Mrs. Grace Latimer
again in charge AS matrOn. Tie bath
house is under The supervision of the
''ivir league which finances the under
taking from the sale of tickets. A
fine raft with Springing board and div
ing tower has been built and is at the
disposal &c the swimmers. An effort
is being made to prevent children, both
boys and girls, from making a practice
Of going to the beach and dressing and
undressing in the bushes along the
bank.
Thieves RepIenish Wardrobe.-Gen-
tlemen burglars entered the American
Tailor shop at Miles City and got away
with two beaver hats, five suits Of
clothes. and an extra pair of trousers
for two suits. Unless they are small
Of stature they are out Of luck as the
clothing taken was all Of one size.
Several large suits in the establish
ment were undisturbed. A small
amount of money was removed from
the cash drawer. The clothing was
packed in a black suitcase. found in
the store, for their convenience.
Lewrsne Roundup on.-Five hun
dred horses have been rounded up on
the north bench near Lowrane, the
past week. From u to IA men are
WOAAiAB Oh lhO AOuuuupS NulLluE Oul
the stray stuff and branding the colts.
More than half OF this stuff will not
be identified but turned loose to join
the 10000 scrubby, inbred cayuses now
running wild on the open ranges of
Phillips county.
Women to Judge candidateS-Can-
didates with wet, moist or dilly-dal-
lying tendencies" need not look for
the support Of the members Of the San
derS County Women's Federated Clubs,
and all candidates are warned that
they will be Judged by their acts, and
not by their promises" according 70
resolutions passed by the federation IN
annual session recently In Thompson
Falls.
shearing At MISUNDERSTANDING Is
well under way at the plant Of the In
gOmar Shearing Company, Inc. A
band of 2,BO0 sheep belonging to Rich
ard Erickson Of Vananda have been
sheared, the ewes averaging around
IL pounds and his yesrlings made nine
pounds. Twelve hundred sheep, owned
by Andrew Erickson were shOrn, their
fleece averaging II pounds.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
NIGHT AIR MAIL
BEATS SCHEDULES
PLANES CROSS CONTINENT ON
OPENING DAY OF NEW
MAIL SERVICE
GIANT DEACONS LIGHT The WAY
Electric Searchlights Guide Planes
During Night over Route From
Chicago to Cheyenne

C~hovpnnc. Wyo.-The first landing
OF night air mail on a field Illuminated
for night flying was made here at 800
Tuesday night. July I, in a ship pilOtP't
from Rock Springs by II. \. Collision.
The shin WAS welcomed by Il band
and Il Premier Days ~crOSS-section IF
the development Of postal tranSporta-
tioH in the weS;, including a "''0ny
express" rider in bUck$kin clothing
and 4 DeadwoOd %StagPcOach drawn by
six horses and driven by Dad" RObi-
taiIIe. ii pioneer dating from the pony
express" period.
The Chicago pouch was transported
from the field to the p~OstOffice in the
old s~tagecOach. under guard Of the
pony express" rider and a United
States cavalryman.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
. Navy Department Settles Claims

WashingtOn.-Final settlement Of
construction and ordnance claims.
growing out Of the scrapplng OF Amer
lean battleShipS and battle cruisers IN
der the limitation treaty has been an
bounced by the navy department.
Construction claims ~aggregating
o than $4O,OO0.OOO were settled for
$50. O0O.OOO. and the ordnance claims
of about S%1OOOOOOO for S7.OOO.OOO.
The expenditure brings to S212.OOO-
900 the aggregate eos Of the new ships
eliminated under the treaty.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
SMOKERS CAUSE S62 FIRES
IN NATIONAL FORESTS IN 1923

Carelessness with cigars, cigarettes
pipe ashes, and matches was the cause
Of 1852 forest fires within the bound
aries of national forests during 1928,
according to figures recently compiled
by the forest service, United States
Department of Agriculture.
The damage caused by these smok-
ers' fires is estimated at $1,000, ex-
elusive of the indirect and intangible
damage to young growth, watershed
protection, wild life, and r~ecreational
facilities.
One OF the objects of forest protec-
ton week, which President Coolidge
set aside last April by proclamation
was to emphasize the need of care
with fire while in wooded areas The
number of smokers fires ~eIoquently
tell of the need for public education
forestry officials assert, if the fire
hazard in Americas woodlands is Il
be stamped out.
Equipping automobiles with ash
receptacles is one of the things ad.
vocated for overcoming the tendency
to flip burning tobacco ashes ove1
the side of the ear into leaves, brush
and other highly infammable materia
usually lying along highways border
ed by trees.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
CATTLE Higher
Under Light RUNS
CATTLE PRICES BOOSTED 25c;
HOG PRICES DROP TWO BITS;
LAMBS ARE UP soc
by U. S. Bureau of Agri. Economics
and MINI. Dept. of Agricultural

by U. S. Bureau of Agri. Economics
and MINI. Dept. of Agricultural
South st. Paul, Mimi, July s.
Holiday influences added to last weeks
sharp decline in cattle values checked
country loadings considerably for the
week, as a result of which irregular
advances occurred in live cattle prices
at all points, the local deal advancing
25c or more. Current gains are ex-
pected to soon disappear, however,
should there be any stable increase
in receipts duriH. he coming week.
Feed steers and y%earlings closed IS
to SOC higher with yearlings showing
the long end of the gain. Top young
sters stopped at $685. with numerous
other loads at $3.50 to SO, bulk selling
on down to 81. Fat she stock if strict
ly granted was eligible to the So to
ST terms or more, while grass-fat
offerings cleared at $3.50 to Sc. Can
ners and cutters finished at S2.25 to
So with sausage bulls mostly 1918 to
S4.25, heavies up to $3.50. Veal calves
wound up with So the popular figure
to packers.
Feedlot material continues very
scarce with prices on a frm to slight
~ higher basis. Common and medium
types formed the bulk of current sup
plies and sold from 81 to Sc mostly,
according to weight and quality.
I[eavy runs early in the week saw
hog prices drop to the lowest levels in
a year or more, the yard average rest
ing at S6.08 at the low time on We'd
nesday. Some gains were made on
Thursday, but prices were still from
20 to 25c below last weeks close, top
butchers resting at S6.75 with desir-
able $50 to 275 pound weights at
$3.50 to $3.50. Packing sows and
pigs shared in the decline, the former
closing at $5.75 mostly while pigs
wound up at $3.50.
Fat lamb prices jumped SOC but
culls and sheep closed no more than
steady. Better grade native lambs
closed at S12.25 TO S13.25 with fat
sheep from $3.50 to S5.25.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09

Phillips cOunty'S cooperative cream
cry will be in operation this fall, II
plans formulated at a recent meeting
Of farmers interested in such a move
work out. Enough stock has been
signed up to warrant such a PROPOSE
ton, It is said.
1t was decided not to buy any equip.
ment or to make any efforts to do 50
until farmers representing a dairy
herd Of 1000 cow could be secured. as
It is estimated II will take that many
COWS to support the proposed cream
cry. The farmers may sign up fol
stock and pay as much cash as pos
sible, the rest to be paid by deducting
10 per cent from the sale of their but.
terfat
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
Foresters to Build campuround

An up-to-date public camp ground
will he constructed by the Missoula ma.
tional forest for the convenience of
tourists using the new SkalkahO high.
way. The camp will he built at once.
The site chosen is at the lower end of
Mud lake, about One-half mile from
the SkalkahO divide. This was made
known by w. NJ. Nagel. supervisor.
The outline OF the plan calls for the
digging of garbage pits and l~atrinps,
and the construction of fireplaces.
tables, and other articles of furniture
needed in such a place.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09

Chicago. - Followed by powerful
searchlightS and blazing signals, air
planes inaugurating the 1924 trans
continental air mail service were
speeding, Tuesday night. July I. over
a great white way. SS5 miles long be-
tween Chicago and Cheyenne.
Two westhOund airShips with their
cargOes Of mail hoped off from Chi
cago 10 fly over the lighted pathway
at 8 :31 and 6 80 central standard time.
Another plane, carrying mail from San
Francisco, left Cheyenne on its east
bound trip a short time later.
The mail planes on their maiden
runs were making better than SEIZED
uled time. Because Of the heavy cargo
Of mail, two planes instead Of one, left
New York for the Pacific coast.
The pilot taking off on the first
%westbound night flight was Randolph
Page. who came into prominence a few
months ago when he announced his de-
termination Of growing a beard after
his wife bObbed her hair. He started
for Omaha clean-Shaven, however. The
other pilot was Dean G. Smith. The
planes, on arrival here. were met by a
number Of prominent ChicagOans and
by Paul r. Henderson. assistant post.
master general, who has charge Of the
air mail service. A dozen visiting avi-
atOrs were also at the field TO welcome
the flyers.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
Immigration Quota issued

Washington. - President Coolidge
has issued a proclamation giving the
quota TO be allowed each foreign coun-
try under the new immigration law.
The list is similar to that made public
by immigration authorities when tbe
bin was signed. The proclamation ais
sets forth limits within which certain
disputed natiOnalities shall fall under
new boundary agreements.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
MeWS of the State Capital

Summer School in Debt.-The state
university summer school. declared by
Chancellor NJ. A. Brannen to be ian
indispensable part of MOntana's edu-
catiOnal system" will be discontinued
unless special appropriations are made
for its maintenance by the next legis-
lature. The decision that this institu-
ton could not be continued as a self
supporting activity was reached at a
meeting Of the executive council Of the
University of Montana. At present
there are $50 students. virtually all
teachers, attending the summer session
at Missoula. No appropriation was
made for its maintenance and the fees,
charged have proven inadequate, with
the result that q debt has been IN
Cured.
Workman's Compensation Actin
dicatiOn that the new wOrklngmen's
compensation act, which has beer in
the process Of initiation for the past
several weeks will he put before the
voters at the next general election. ara
contained in records In the office Of
Secretary Of State Stewart. Seven
teen of the necessary % counties have
already. returned petitions containing
the prescribed number Of signers. while
unofficial reports from supporters of
the proposed measure assure that COM
pleted petitions will be received from a
big majority of the counties in the
state by July 4 when the petitions
must be In.
Tax Petition FiIed.-With between
10000 and 21,OOO names on petitions
filed in the office of Secretary of State
Charles T. Stewart or in the hands
OF county clerks and recorders for cer-
tification, the initiative measure ia
submit the proposed metal mines tar
to the voters Of Montana Is assured q
place on the ballot at the general cleo
ton next November. The actual num-
Der certified to the secretary Of state
was 1907 or 1,12S more than he IA.
S9T required under the Law.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
TWO Aviatnrs Killaa

Nashville, Tenn.-Capt. A. Trueno.
aviator. and his mechanic. Private
Boyd Copeland, Norton field. Colum.
bus. Ohio. were killed here. June 20
when their airplane burned on BLACK.
wood field.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09
Japan In Reparations Me-.

LOndOn.-Japan has accepted the in
v%itatiOn to take part in the inter-allied
conference on PREPARATIONS to be held
in London this month. She will be rem
resented by her ambassadors TO Eng
land and France.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09

Livestock Killed BY Weed.-About
30 head of cattle that have died his
spring east Of Powder river and ON
Timber and Crow creeks have heep
killed by cOckleburrs and the two.Ieaf
sage according to DR.. Howard WEIGH
or the State College OF agriculture. and
DIR. A. +. Baldwin, deputy state veter-
marian, who have just completed a
survey of the range in that vicinity
About 60 cattle died on the same ra.ge
last year and at that time DR.. Baldwin
determined that they died from eating
~cockieburr and lupine seed. rbs
rA2Se survey took several days.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09

The cream stations in Malta have
agreed TO go out Of business in an eff.
fort TO make the establishment of a
cooperative creamery easier.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-09

A taxpayer is one who after doing
his best to get out of it, is forced
to pay taxes.
Milford chronicle., 1924-06-20
AGRICULTURE

'In dealing with agriculture the Re
publican party recognizes that we are
faced with a fundamental national
problem, and that the prosperity and
welfare Of the nation as a whole Is
dependent on the prosperity and well
fare of our agricultural population.
"We recognize our agricultural ac-
tivities are still struggling with ad-
verse conditions that have brought
about distress. We pledge the party to
take whatever steps are necessary to
bring back a balanced condition be-
tween agriculture, industry and labor,
which was destroyed by the Demo
cratic party through an unfortunate
administration Of legislation passed as
war time measures.
I'VE affirm that under the Repub-
lican administration the problems Of
the farmer have received more serious
consideration than ever before both by
definite Executive action and by con-
gressional action not only In the field
CONTINUED on page four)
Milford chronicle., 1924-06-20
FOREIGN DEBTS

'In fulfllment of our solemn pledge
in the national platform of 1920. we
have steadfastly refused TO consider
the cancellation Of foreign debts. Our
attitude has not been that of an op.
/ pressive creditor seeking immediate re-
turn and ignoring existing financial
/ conditions, but has been based on the
conviction that a moral obligation such
as was incurred should not be disre-
garded.
1--WE stand for settlements with all
debtor countries similar in character
to our debt agreement with Great
Britain. That settlement, achieved IN
der a Republican administration, was
the greatest international financial
transaction in history. Under the
agreement the United States now re
ceives an annual return on $4,6OO,OOO,,
600 owing to US by Great Britain, with
definite obligation Of ultimate pay
ment in full.
1.-THE Justness Of the basis employed
has been formally recognized by other
debtor nations.
"Great nations cannot recognize or
admit the principles Of Reputation To
do so would undermine the integrity
essential for international trade, COM
merce, and credit. Thirty-fve per cent
Of the total foreign debt is now in
process Of liquidation.
Milford chronicle., 1924-06-20

jeered and bOoed while Chairman
Mondell pleaded that the Wisconsin
man was entitled to the courtesy of
a fair hearing. Mr.. Cooper was a
good sport and was not rufled by the
violent antagonism Of the convention.
He proceeded with the reading Of his
resolutions In a calm, clear voice, and
then offered them as a substitute for
the report Of the majority. The Wis
consin delegation alone voted for this
motion and the majority report was
adopted with a roar.
The platform is said to embody the
Coolidge program for legislation
which the President thinks will keep
the country on the way of prosperity.
Much is made Of governmental econ
omy and tax reduction. A proposed
solution Of the financial burdens of
the people is offered.
The first session Of the convention
was taken up with preliminaries, the
reading Of the call for the convention
and the keynote speech of the tempo
rary chairmapA
Permanent rganization was effect
ed Wednesday. The committee on res
olutions was reported to be still la
boring with the platform, but the re-
ports Of all other committees were
quickly disposed Of and the conven-
ton took a recess until evening, when
the platform was presented.