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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03

threshed grain exhibit to the Chicago
International. Through the efforts
of the Rayalli county agent, L. A
Campbell, who received support from
the business men Of the valley, the
financing of the exhibit was accom-
plished and Mr.. Smith was sent east
in charge to assist A. ]. Ogaard, state
extension agronomist.
Mr.. Smith is 81 years of age and
was born at Knoxville, Iowa. He
came to the Bitter Root 23 years ago
and began farming near Dominick
butte, about seven miles east of Cor
Wallis. For several years Smith has
been working on a new variety of
winter wheat of his own origination.
In 1921 e succeeded in raising a mar
ketable quantity, officially known as
REX" which received a first award
at the Montana State fair.
Mr.. Peterson is a son-in-law of Mr..
Smith. He was born at Bachelors,
Sweden, 81 years ago.. He came to
the Bitter Root in 1906, and settled
his present farm, about two miles
north of the Smith ranch. Mr.. Peter
son has done a great deal of work in
varieties of hull-less blue
and black barley and is given credit
for originating a new variety of oats.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03
THE WORLD

Sacramento. - Lessen peak, TIL
only active volcano in continental
United States, broke into eruption /;
few days ago.
Dallas. - Increases ranging from
10 cents to % cents per barrel in the
price of crude oil were announced
by the Magnolia Petroleum company
Vera Cruz, Mexico. - 1t became
known here that the federal forces
abandoned the city of Puebla follow
ing a defeat at Chignahuapan, state
of Puebla.
Vera Cruz, Mexico. - Gen. Lazaro
Cardenasand his entire staff and 300
cavalry have been taken prisoner by
the revolutionary forces, according
to the statement issued at general
headquarters here.
New York. - The toll of deaths
from holiday bootleg liquor was in
creased to nine when three men and
one woman fell victims to alcoholic
poisoning.
Washington. - Congressional at
tention to Washington bootleg condi-
tions with special consideration of the
latest rum ring scandal involving a
list of many hundred alleged custom
ers and of diplomatic liquor stocks,
appears certain.
Onawa, Iowa. Two children we're
burned to death and a third narrow
ly escaped the same fate at Ute, 20
miles east of here, when the mother
during a moment of insanity, is de-
clared to have saturated their cloth
ing in kerosene and set them afire.
Oklahoma City. - Former Govern
or ]. G. Walton, John A. Whitehurst,
president of the state board of agri-
culture, three other state officials and
a former employe we're indicted here
by a district court grand jury for al
o~ffenses during Walton's adj
ministration.
Yarmouth, N. s. - Details of the
end of the auxiliary schooner
Grace N. Pendleton in a storm off
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03
STATE GASOLINE TAX AMOUNTS
TO $403,681 FOR FIRST YEAR

Automobile owners and other users
of gasoline and gasoline refiners in
Montana paid to the state in taxes
this year at the rate of two cents a
gallon the total sum of $403,681.04
according to the calculations of the
state board of equalization, which is
entrusted with the collection of this
levy. The collection was from gas
filling stations and refineries but is,
OF course, added to the retail price
of gasoline.
Only so per cent of the gasoline
money, however, remains or is placed
to the credit of the state as the law
provides that the state treasurer shall
at the end of each fiscal year distri-
butte 40 per cent of the total collec-
ton to the several counties on an
equal basis. AS there are SIS coun-
ties in Montana each county receives
n fifty-fifth of 40 per cent of the
total amount collected by the state.
OF the so per cent, which is the
states part, 10 per cent goes to the
general fund and 20 per cent to the
state highway fund.
The two cents a gallon gasoline
tax is in addition to the two per cent
tax on the gross value of crude oil
produced in the state.
Blanks are being mailed by the
board of equalization to coal dealers,
cement dealers, cement manufacture
ers, coal operators, crude oil produc-
ers and others subject to the license
tax.
There is a tax of five cents a ton
on each ton of coal sold in the state
in addition to the one dollar license
tax of five cents a ton on each ton
which is shipped into the state for
sale in Montana.
Every return of a dealer must be
subscribed and sworn to before a no.
tary public.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03
Million for Beaverhead Wool

Recent shipments of wool from
the First National bank warehouse
in this city brings the total shipments
for the year from Beaverhead county
to ~2,294,O47 pounds, or over $1,000
pounds more than last year. The
clip was sold on a consignment basis
at an advance price of rs to 80 cents
or $676,25S.17, but when it is sold
on the market local growers will re-
ceive an added price which will prob
ably bring the total to more than
last years value, which was $780,
056.85, the 1923 clip being sold on
contract.
Shipments during 1923 were larger
than in any year since 1919 and it is
expected that they will bring the
greatest price since that time. In all,
$685. bags were used to ship the
product and it was loaded in Sc cars.
Practically all of it was consigned
to Boston.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03
LIVESTOCK FOB SALE

Buy your Holstein Bull from Montans's
largest and greatest dairy institution.
Get type, size and production. Ringing
Dairy Ranch, White Sulphur Springs,
Montana.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03

New Vice-President of Mountain
States Telephone and Telegraph Co
The promotion of Harry E. McAfee
from assistant vice president to vice
president of the Mountain States
Telephone and Telegraph company
was announced recently by Ben S.
Read, president. He succeeds E. M.
Burgess as operating head of the
company. Mr.. Burgess, who has been
with the company almost since the
introduction of the telephone into the
intermountain region, asked to be re-
lieved of his arduous duties because
of his long service and the present
condition of his health, but he con-
tinues as vice president.
Mr.. McAfee, who entered the tele-
phone business as a messenger boy
in the exchange at Greeley, Colo,
sixteen years ago, is widely known
in Montana. He went to Butte as
district manager in December, 1911,
and was promoted to division general
manager for the state May 1, 1917,
with headquarters at Helena. Three
and one-half years later he was made
Colorado commercial manager, and
two months later he was raised to
general commercial manager of the
company.
One year ago Mr.. McAfee was pro-
NOTED to assistant vice president and
now takes W. the operating duties
for the seven states served by his
company. This promotion record,
marked by rapid rises, is a remark
able tribute to Mr.. McAfee's eff
cheney as an executive and his popu-
larity with the telephone-using pub
lie. At the age of 38 he is one of
the youngest executives in the Bell
The promotion went into effect
January l..
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03
WOOL FAMINE is
NOT IMPROBABLE
RISING MARKET LOOKED FOR
WITH THE BEGINNING OF
THE NEW YEAR
Dakota Wool Being Snapped Up at
so Cents; Montana Wool Sells
Higher than Dakota; Primary Mar
kets Are Strong.

Prospects of a rising market III
the wool trade soon after January l.
are noted in a recent communication
from the National Wool Warehouse
and Storage company of Chicago.
"As the New Year approaches
says the letter, "the conviction is be-
coming stronger and more general in
the wool trade that the demand for
wool will become extensive by
the turn of the year and naturally,
we can therefore expect the prices to
strengthen.
Wool Famine Not Unlikely
1.-THE absence of heavyweight or
ders in the goods market has been
felt throughout the season, but it is
the opinion of the manufacturers as
a whole that these orders will ma
terialize in some volume by the turn
of the year. 1t is acknowledged by
all in the wool business that should
a fairly normal demand develop to
supply the heavyweight orders, it
would be a question whether enough
wool will be available to meet the re-
quirements. In other words, we
would expect more or less of a scram-
BILE for woods during the months of
January and February"
wool growers are justified, in
my opinion, in their anticipation of
an advancing market Immediately
the 1928 inventories are out
of the way" said Ira T. Wight of
Helena, a vice president and field
manager of the National company.
Dakota wool in original bags was
snapped up at SO cents, and another
sale vas a lot of Dakota three-eighths
at 40 cents. Montana wool normally
higher prices, according to
altogether" said Mr.. Wight, eve
ire hopeful in u view of the future,
Ind confident that, for the third on
iecutive year, we will bring home the
,acon' to our folks"
Market Strengthens
A Strengthening of the wool mar
ret is seen also in the November sta
istical summary of the wooden and
vorsted industry issued by the Mer-
'hants' National bank of Boston.
Wool values have tended upward
the month";" says this sum-
nary. "The London auctions were
trong throughout the recent series,
nd closed with sterling prices of
nerinos at par to 5 per cent advance;
Inc crossbreds at par. and medium
nd low crossbreds at 7@ to 10 per
ent advance, compared with the pre-
ious closing.
Primary markets Of Australia and
outh America are strong. In the
omestic market the demand has
roadened and a considerable amount
f wool has changed hands. There
as been buying by manufacturers as
ell as speculative purchases by the
callers"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03

DUR0C Observation-Disclosures boars. Big
type, weight over two hundred; cholera
immunized, $500. Choice of 45, Salts
faction or money back. j. E.. Darham,
Laurel Montana.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03

FARM WANTED

CASH BUYERS want Montana farms
spring delivery. Describe, state price. RIA
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03

ly. 1t sweetens the stomach and
starts the liver and bowels acting
without gripping. Contains no mar
cottcs or soothing drugs. Say Cali
fornia" to your druggist and avoid
c~ounterfeits! Insist upon genuine
California Fig Syrup which con-
tains directions.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03

M. N.A.-WK-12-31-23s
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03

Lewistown. - In conjunction with
the officers and directors of the old
First National bank, the detailed plan
worked out by Chief Examiner t. E.
Harris for a reorganized institution
to take the place of the old bank and
for the payment of deposits in the
First National bank has been an
nounced.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03
FARM AMI FOR SALE


REMOVE EXCESS TRANSPORTATION
CHARGES. High-class Minnesota dairy
and diversified farming lands, close to es'
tablished big markets, best roads, schools
and churches, community development. Buy
now, while good land is cheap. For free
literature and map write Oscar H.. Smith
Commissioner of immigration, Department
ia, State Capitol, st. Paul, Minnesota.
BIG BARGAIN-We offer ten sections OF
good land suitable for farming and sheep
raising, near Gallup, New Mexico. Good
soil, no rock, plenty Of good water, finest
climate in the world. Price $500 per acre,
easy terms. Enough good pine timber to
pay for it. Will sell single sections. w.
l.. Cochrane, Box 726, Tucson, Arizona.
CUT-OVER AND DEVELOPED LANDS
10 to 20 miles N. e. Spokane; on paved
highways; extra good soil; spring brooks;
grows grain, vegetables, hay, fruits; several
developed ranches; few stock ranches with
adjoining free range; $40 to $50 per acre;
10 years time; 6 per cent interest; free
lumber. Write owners for free book. Ed
wards & Bradford Lumber Co., Elk, wash
ington.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03
REBUILT

ALL MAKES; splendid bargains, prompt
delivery. Our rebuilt machines give sat
isfaction. T. J. Hooking, State Distributor,
Royal and Corona Typewriters, Glasgow,
Montana.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03
Lewistown

Lew1stown. - Two carloads of
corn-fed hogs, pronounced the best
shipped from that section in many
months, left Suffolk a few days ago,
for the Spokane market.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-03
MOTHER! GIVE SICK BABY
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Harmless Laxative to Clean Liver
and Bowels of Baby or Child

Even consti-
pated, bilious,
feverish or sick
collie Babies and
Children love
to take genu-
inc California
Fig Syrup No
other laxative
regulates { b 8
tender lit t ] Q
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Retard Spark to a Low
Point Before Starting

Every owner operating a car bear
ing battery ignition should always re-
tard the spark to a low point before
attempting to operate the starting mo-
tor" says the director Of motor serv-
ice station. "Otherwise, backfire is
liable to occur, resulting in either a
broken engine arm or damaged start
ing motor bracket. Drivers of cars OF
this type should also throw out the
clutch before connecting the starting
motor switch. When the clutch is
thrown out, the transmission load is
released, which, during the cold pc
riod, is an important factor in the life
of the battery and the successful OPP
Grafton of the starting motor. No car
should ever be started with the clutch
engaged"
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To Prevent slot Box"
Watch Wheel Bearings

A cracking sound coming from the
hub indicates something wrong in the
wheel bearings. Unless this is prompt
ly attended to burnt-up wheel bear
ing may result and there is danger Of
what drivers call "hot box" which
is likely to lock the wheel on to the
axle or burn the axle in half, permit
ting the wheel to roll off. Imagine
what would happen If this should oc-
cur on down grade with heavily
loaded truck. When this cracking
sound from the hub becomes audible
the driver should put his hand on the
hub and II he finds it hot he should
carefully examine the bearings. Prob
ably he will find couple of the roll
ers cracked or broken. II this Is so
he should drive slowly and carefully
to the nearest place where they can
be replaced.
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SCIENCE PERFECTS
PILL FOR PILES

Piles are caused by sluggish circula-
tlon in the lower bowel. Stagnant
pools of blood form. dilating the veins
of the bowel lining, forming piles. Ex-
ternal treatments cannot reach this
internal trouble. Real relief can only
come through an internal remedy.
COLAC PILE PILLS are not a
cathartic. Coated with substance Inn
pervious to the gastric juices, they pass
through the stomach and arrive In the
lower bowel with unimpaired strength
TO do their important work speed up the
circulation; drive piles away. Do away
with salves. ointments, suppositories
and operations. Relief often comes
In "a to 48 hours. Get Colac today.
Only 60 cents at druggists, or 65 cents
postpaid In plain wrapper from Colac
Chemical Co., Inc. Glens Falls, N. Y.
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Use Homemade Jacks for
Lifting Up End of Car

When working on the rear end Of
an automobile, Or under it, it is usual
ly necessary to jack up one end of
the car to provide more space to work.
The illustration shows pair of sim
pie homemade jacks for this purpose.
They are made of 2 by 6-ineh un-
planned lumber, and constructed as
shown in the, upper figure, each con-
sisting Of 2 by 6-inch base, two sup
port blocks, and top board of the
same material. The top board is piy-
oted on one of the support blocks by
means of piece of 7a-inch iron pipe,
loosely held in place by large staples;
1t must be about twice as long as the
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STORAGE BATTERY
OFTEN NEGLECTED.
To Continue in Healthy
Condition 1t Must Be
Properly Cared For.

(By ERWIN GREER, President Greer Col
lege of Automotive Engineering. Chicago)
Many motorists do not realize the
Job or Importance Of the storage bat
terry until it fails them Unexpectedly.
1t is natural characteristic of a
storage battery to fail to function
properly after it has delivered GER
tain amount of energy. This failure
may manifest itself In many ways, but
the average motorist uses his battery
as long as possible and does not look
for these manifestations until finally
the battery quits.
The storage battery Is intended to
do a certain amount of work. 1t Is
receiving a certain amount of energy.
Therefore, to continue In a healthy
condition 1t must be properly used
and cared for. There must be proper
balance between charging and dis
charging, If the car is to operate salts
factorily.
Use Of Car Far Above Normal.
II the continuous use to which the
car is put is far above normal, the
battery may be likened to a man who
eats heartily but gets little exercise.
Illness follows, and if the condition
continues, battery apoplexy is sure to
result. An overcharged battery heats
up rapidly and If the driver does not
give it sufficient use TO balance the
charging he must compensate some
how, either by decreasing the charge
or by increasing the battery's work.
If the battery is being overcharged,
the remedy Is to exercise 1t by turn
ing on the fights when driving. This
will increase the battery's work.
One of the most harmful conditions
to guard against in summer is over
heating. This condition always is due
to one or more of the following causes !:
Lack of Water Harmful.
Neglect to keep the battery filled
with pure distilled water is one of the
greatest evils and will shorten its life
quicker than anything else.
II the level of the water is permit
ted to reach point below the top
of the plates, the upper portion is left
exposed and useless. If only half of
the surface of the plates is covered
by the solution, normal charging
rate is equivalent to twice the volume
of current which should go through
the covered portion. This causes
rapid overheating and damage not
seen at the time, but which results
in considerable expense later.
Batteries are so constructed that
age itself plays an important part in
their destruction. Therefore it is not
advisable to spend much money on
repairing an old battery. Buy new
one and have a fresh start.
Some conditions might justify pur-
chasing a good reliable secondhand
battery, If such thing is possible.
Secondhand batteries usually are APP
propriate for the wise guy" Gener-
ally it is a good plan to pass them up.
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Hints Worth Remembering
in Care of Motor Cars

Most engine ills are caused by dirt
and improper fabrication. Good oil
should be purchased from reliable
concern and used regularly. If the
engine is kept clean any leak in the
lubricating system can be detected at
once. This is but one Of the many
reasons why an engine should be kept
scrupulously clean.
Allow the rain curtains to dry I'M
fastened. This will enable them to
shrink a little, thus assuring better
fit when they are fastened on again.
Undoing the lower fasteners will
suffice.
A car that is very frequently washed
requires considerable attention to the
matter OF spring fabrication. The
springs will sometimes receive more
water during washing than during a
run In the rain.
There should be sufficient lighting
in every private garage to enable the
driver to see whether the ammeter
registers neither charge nor discharge
when the cars lights are switched off
and the engine stopped. Use flash
light If necessary. Should the gener-
ator cut-out points stick together cur
rent from the battery would discharge
back into the generator with conse-
auent damage to both units. You
can't be sure about this II you always
leave the car In total darkness after
switehine OF It's own lights
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Hinges Need Oiling

Door hinges are often neglected. A
drop OF oil on the hinges and locks
now and then will help lengthen the
lives of both.
When door has to be slammed
shut because the hinges are rusty or
the lock action is stir, II shakes and
strains the body, on the hinges and
locks now and then, but be careful to
wipe or all surplus SO that II will net
ger on your clothes when entering car
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LIS! I! !! |!
DISTRESS AFTER EATING

To be able to eat and enjoy generous
portions of good food is one of the milder
Inquiries of life. But, alas, how many eat
and regret. The stomach protests in vari-
Gus ways. Belching gas, bloating, nausea,
dizziness and dull headache each tells its
story of stomach that needs help.
Stomach distress requires remedy that
acts promptly. For this reason medicines
in capsule form are best. 1t is this that
accounts in large measure for the great
The gelatin coating of this remedy dis
solves at once on reaching the stomach
and releases the medicines that put an end
to stomach distress. Doctors say Jacques
Capsules are undoubtedly one of the best
remedies available for indigestion, dys-
pepsia and constipation. 60c at druggists
or postpaid from Jaques Capsule Co.,
Plattsburg, N. Y.
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Just Wanted to Ask

"Is-.s The ,d-dentist inf' inquired
the man who had left home with the
intention of having the beastly thing
out and done with.
"Yes, sir" the maid replied. "He
can see you at once If you WISH"
"Oh, no, no! II didn't want to
see him--pm glad he's in. was
afraid he was out in this wretched
weather, you know. Might catch cold.
Good-day. STRAY Stories
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n Few =
/ 6 Little -
@Srnilesl
D0,=lss,p
HIS LAST WISH

One evening just before dinner the
wife came in to find her husband and
stranger-afterward ascertained to
be a lawyer-engaged In some mys-
ferrous business over the library
table, upon which were spread sew
eral sheets Of paper.
what are you doing with all that
paper, HenryT" demanded the wife.
II am making wish" responded
the husband meekly.
"A wish?''
Eyes, my dear. In your presence
I shall not presume to call it will"
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base and beveled at one end as shown.
this end being slightly heavier than
the other so that the board will fall
to the position indicated in the upper
figure.
The jacks are placed close to the
wheels at the front or rear, and the
car driven on. A hook is provided
on one support block to keep the top
board down, and short length of iron
pipe or rod, fitting loosely in holes
drilled through the sides of the top,
prevents the wheels from running off
the jack while the work is being done,
thus making the work perfectly safe
F. s. Root Fall River, Mass. in the
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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His Wife Kne.s,

Guest (who has been invited TO din.
ner)--Are you sure It's all right2 Does
your wife know I'm coming?
Host-Of course she knows. We
argued about 1t for an hour this morn
ing at breakfast
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Friend Don't you keep copy OF
your manuscripts?
Budding Young Authorize. | md
that it isn't necessary get ali the
originals hack.
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Would Write a Pun
I'd surely write
A clever pun
If only l
Could think Of one.
Fancy Work

The Surgeon-I'll sew up that scalp
wound for you for $40.
The Patient-Gee, docn just want
plain sewing. not hemstitching and
embroidery?
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High Pay for Orchestra

The lowest sum earned by any one
member of famous cooperative
dance orchestra of New York last sea-
son was $4,000.
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The First Step

Doctor-Your nerves are weak. You
must take a month off.
Jones-Then please get my nerves
strong enough to ask the boss for 1t.