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The Winslow mail., 1924-07-18
.HOPI OUTH
ORGANIZE FOR
MUTUAL HELP

Carly il; the spring Of this year
there took place on the Hopi Indian
reservation the formation of an organ
iZation by young educated menbers of
the tribe who were selected by the
leading or head-men The object, il
appears, is that this body of young
men Investigate, report and advise the
tribe on matters which may come up
and which in any way affect the well
fare of these Indians, both with the
federal government and outside par
ties.
Like many of the southwestern
tribes, the Hopi is still below the av-
erage along educational lines. How
ever, they readily take to educating
their children, and at present many
young people are enrolled in the diff
ferent government non-reservatiOn
schools. There are a number of young
men and women, returned students
from government schools, who are
fairly well educated in many lines.
This does not mean that they merely
speak, read and understand the Eng
lish language, but in industrial lines
they are able to compete, and do COM
pete, with the white man in a very
creditable and cOmmendable manner
The forming of this Hopi organi
cation was the immediate result of
dissatisfaction of many of the Hopi
Indians over the governments action
in turning the old Hopi boarding
school at Keam's Canyon into a Navajo
boarding school. At the meetings in
April, prominent Hopi men, those who
hold office in the tribe in tribal Gus
tom, revealed many interesting facts
in connection with their reservation
and the opening, by the government,
of the first government school on the
reserve. Indignation ran high, but
was soon alleviated when the Naya
jo treaty with the federal government
of June 1, 1868, was explained to them
wherein the government agreed that
''for every 80 children between said
ages (the ages of 6 to 16 years) who
can be induced or compelled to at
tend school, house shall be provided
and a teacher competent to teach the
elementary branches of an English
education shall be furnished" The
Hopi sympathizes with the Navajo for
lack of educational facilities, and
when they understood the situation
they commended the action of the gov
ernment in trying to provide at this
time this seeming educational facil
ity neglect. 1t also appears that
rich California woman has been try
ing to get following from the First
Mesa Hopis and has had several In
The Winslow mail., 1924-07-18

full reputation seemingly given the
returned Student-that he is
chronic kicker and a smart In
dian-and prove that we have
passed the age of childhood and
are now thinking men and wo-
men"
This paper wetaoishrduSletaoin
Everyone will look with interest to
the work of the Federation of Hopi
Indians for several reasons. 1t is
hoped that the organization will grow
into one of usefulness for the tribe in
many ways. The officers are we'll
known and they appear to have the
timber to guide the destinies of this
young order with credit to themselves
and the Hopi tribe. In them the gov
ernment will find valuable help and
those people, white people, who are
seeking self-glory and swelled pocket
books will find it somewhat difficult
to draw on these Hopi Indians.
The Winslow mail., 1924-07-18

The federal government. at
whose expense most of us have
been educated, expects, or should
expect, some return from the eco
nomic investment it has in every
Indian educated Now is our
chance to show in a small way our
appreciation of the efforts put
forth by the government in our
behalf. We are going to put our
shoulders together and work in
harmony with Washington, and
try to show the government offic-
ials that every returned student is
not fighter of the government
The Hopi has no grudge against
Washington. There may be mat
ters that he does not thoroughly
understand, and it is to affect a
thorough understanding on all
questions that the Federation of
Hopi Indians has been formed.
We want to displace the disgrace
The Winslow mail., 1924-07-18
Wells Drilled on Reserva-
ton by the Indian Bureau

Drilling of wells to Augment and
supply water for domestic, irrigation
and stock purposes on the Navajo and
Indian reservations in Arizona and
New Mexico will be continued by the
bureau of Indian affairs during the
coming fiscal year.
The sum of $45, 600 will be avail
able, it has been announced by the
department, to continue this neces-
sary work in securing new supplies OF
water for this vast area of arid land
comprising 14,360,113 acres upon
which approximately $1,000 Indians
live.
The first effort by this method to
secure water for this arid region was
begun by the bureau of Indian affairs
in 1910. 1t proved so successful that
the work of drilling wells at appro-
pirate locations throughout thege res
ervations has been continued ever
since. Approximately $27O,5OO has
been expended and with this sum
there have been drilled altogether
269 wells, of which 124 are producing
The total number OF feet drilled is
"a ,946. In addition to the cost OF
drilling these wells there has beer
expended approximately $4,000 in the
operation and maintenance of the
good wells. Springs have also been
developed on these reservations at an
additional cost of approximately $685.
900.
The result of this expenditure for
the production of water for the arid
lands of the Navajo and Hopi is that
the Indians have been able to increase
their herds of cattle, sheep and horses
the sheep industry particularly being
profitable to them and making them
self-sustainig Sheep flocks of the
Indians on these reservations now to-
tai 1,246,000 head, while the cattle
number 44,152 and the horses 67,722
Without the development of the un-
derground water supply by the Indian
service, shortage of moisture would
have made it impossible for these In
dians to own so many head Of stock
The work of drilling for water on the
Navajo and Hopi Indian reservations
requires great skill in locating proper
places to sink wells and for the oper-
The Winslow mail., 1924-07-18

dlan6 make trips to her home in Cal
ifornia. The First Mesa Indians were
about divided into factions, and this
matter was settled to a degree by the
meetings in April. Many Indians in
the southwest are easily led into
many traps" and where a matter
comes up in connection with the well
fare of tn Hopi which has a suspic-
1ouS surface, these matters will be
looked into by the organization.
The body of young men selected
have organized themselves according
to parliamentary rules, and have
adopted the name of The Federation
Of Hopi Indians" Officers were duly
elected. and the organization has got
ten a fairly good start. The officers
elected are: Byron P. Adams. presi-
dent; Otto Lomavitu, vice-president;
Albert Yava, secretary and treasurer,
and John G. Mahkewa, sergeant-at-
arms.
One of the strong points in the con-
stitution and bylaws is that the So
ciety is for the betterment and ad-
vancement of the Hopi tribe, and the
membership is open to all HOpis who
have received schooling in govern
ment and other schools other than the
government day schools.
This undertaking is an unusual one
for the Hopi Indians, and no doubt
there are some who are looking upon
the organization with suspicion, scott
and ridicule. But the officers declare
that with the start made they are de-
termined to keep the name alive and
hope to prove to the tribe and others
that it will stand.
A paragraph from a recent letter
from the president, soliciting mem
bership, reads as follows
The Winslow mail., 1924-07-18
CATTLE OFFICIALS TOUR
NORTHERN COUNTIES OF STATE

H. M Rice, secretary of the Ari-
zona Cattle Growers association, and
C. u Pickrell, state livestock special
ist, are making a trip through the
northern part of the state. The first
stop was made at Springerville, where
they met stockmen of the state who
were in attendance at the annual bar
becue and picnic which was held there
last Sunday. They also visited Navajo
county for several days.
The Winslow mail., 1924-07-18
GALLUP INDEPENDENT NOW
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

The Gallup Independent, one of the
newesiest local papers in TIRE south
west recently changed ownership and
management Edward M. Vesselle is
the new business manager, and Edwin
Martin is editor
The Winslow mail., 1924-07-18
LEADER RSHIP

Fireseone for years has been 6rs& to develop trca
and rims complete which would meet tho heavy
trucking loads, great strains and demand for tree
don. By originating and carrying forward tbs
Ship by Truck movement, and estahiiahiug Sf6p
by Truck bareaus In ali large cities, Firestonc
helped to speed UP highway transportation and
reduce costa
New Britain herald., 1924-04-11

Youthful, tailored and dressy styles, in all coiors and com binations. Three tables devoted to juniors hats: a biz assortment to select from.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-11

Unusual styles for ALL TIMES, PLACES and OCCA- SONS included simple elaborate you wish Finest Canton Crepe Flat Crepe Crepe Roma Crepe Elizabeth plain and printed Roshana Baces and Newest Sports Fabrics Handsome style effects, novelty trimmings all colors and sizes.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19
Falls Land Office
Is Exempted From
Elimination List

In message received Tuesday from
Congressman Scott Leavitt, the Great
Falls Commercial club was informed
that the measure designed abolish
80 land offices, including the one in
Great Falls had been defeated by the
house by a vote Of 1856 TO 162. The
measure was part Of the interior de-
partment appropriation bill which
now goes to tho senate.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19
ALASKA REINDEER
HERDS WORTH MORE
THAN PENINSULA COST

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 8th.-Dom-
este reindeer herds in Alaska are
now worth 81 $4,000 more than tho
United States paid to Russia in 1867
for the entire territory, announced
the Elreau Of Education Of the Do
partment Of Interior in its annual
report Of the past fiscal year made
public today
Of the whole number Of reindeer,
approximately $4,000, about 1885,
600 are owned by natives. The deer
supply to their owners not only food
and clothing, but a livelihood. The en-
tire industry has developed since 1892,
when the Bureau of Education began
to import the animals from Siberia.
The herds extend from the Arctic 30
the Pacific Ocean, and in tho inter
Tor fDOm The Alaska Railroad to the
Aleutian Islands. The persent prob
lem which confrOnts the Bureau Of
Education in this connection is TO re-
organize the industry on a coopera-
tive basis so as TO handle the increas-
ing herds more efficiently and to mar
ket the meat more economically. Al
ready reindeer vgmison is appearing
frequently as special in high
grade restaurants and dining cars Of
the northwest and its general use in
The States will soon be merely a mat
ter Of transportation
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19
MINNESOTA BANKS
CLOSE DOORS

Come out here you little old Cool
idgo Prosperity Dawes" The follow
ing banks in Minnesota closed their
doors the FIRST Of the week
Dodge Center, Mimi, Dec 3.-The
Farmers National Bank of Dodge
Center closed It's doors today and ma
tional bank examiners are hers check
ing over the accoNnts. Heavy with
drawal of the county funds by the
county treasurer IS said 10 be one Of
tho reasons for the closing The rea-
son for closing Of the bank was an
nounced by the state superintendent
Of banks as depleted reserve and
questionable paper"
St. Paul, Dec. 3.-The Farmers
State Bank of CIaremont, with a cap
ital OF $4,000 and deposits aggregat-
ing $240, 900 was closed today because
OF depleted reserves and question
able paper" A. ]. Veigel state sup
erbntendsnt uf banks announced.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19
GOV. DIXON ISSUES PROCLAMATION
MAKING INITIATIVE MEASURE LAW

Helena, Dec. 9.-TwO amend
ments were added TO the state
constitution. a new tax law became
effective and a part of the Mon
tana primary law became void by
proclamation Of Governor Dixon
Tuesday in pursuance Of the vote
Of the people of the state uDOn
the measures submitted at the
general election November 4. The
Governors proclamation is the fin
al act, making the passed measure
and the repeal effective.
The constitutional amendments
were those relating to the qualif-
cations of county school suDerin-
tendcnts and district officers and
providing for the acceptance of
gifts by the state and the crea-
ton of certain funds for the bene-
fit Of the schools of the state. The
tax law created the metal mines
tax. The law repealed provided
for the expression of preference
by Montana voters At the primary
election for party candidates for
president and vice president Of
the United States, the selection
of delegates to the national party
conventions and the nomination Of
presidential electors.
One other measure submitted a
proposed soldier bonus. which was
defeated.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19
ROCKFORD FARMER Is
KILLED WHILE TRYING
TO DELIVER sCAB MILK

Rockford, H., Dec. 11.-Rockfords
milk war today claimed it's first VIC
Tins.
Richard Saunders was shot in the
abdomen and Charles Carlson was
badly beaten in a pitched battle re-
sulting when farmer pickets along
the highway halted q truck load Of
milk which Frank McKish was at
tempting TO deliver to a boycotted
dairy. Two deputies who were &C
eompanying McKisk are accused Of
being responsible for the injuries and
today they were under peace bonds.
The milk war was precipitated by
differences over prices, the farmers
picketing the roads to prevent deliv-
cries by all who we're not supporting
their organization.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19

comprising the squadron. Part Of
the crews were dispersed while the
remainder have been given shelter in
the French naval barracks at Sid
Almez.
A soviet commission recently was
appointed by the Moscow government
to come TO Bizerta and demand the
return of the war craft to the soviet
government. A threat by Admiral
EXelmans, port admiral Of Bizera, and
commander in chief Of the French
naval forces in North African waters,
that he would have the Russian COM
mission thrown into the sea if it call
ed on him, resulted in the admiral be
ing removed him from his post by the
French government.
After the defeat of Wrangell's ar
my and the advance of the Bolshevik
forces on Sebastopol, Baron Wrangell
fed with his feet, which later took
refuge in the port of Bizerta. The
anti-soviet army which Wrangell had
headed scattered to various parts Of
Europe.
Helena-Cnude oil production for
Montana for year ending October 81
was 2,497 500 barrels, besides local
fuel
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19
VEED BEET TOPS TO SHEEP

Malta.-Hall q Robinson are feed
mig out a number of lambs on their
place across the river on sugar bets
that were plowed cut too late 20 ship
TO the factory at Billings. Those IN
charge Of the feeding say the sheep
are doing exceptionally well and that
the beets are proving 20 be almost
the equal Of corn in food value,
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19

The two swindlers, one giving the
name of Milton, and representing
himself Of a representative of a large
company in New York City, and the
other presenting the name OF Melon
aid, a close friend Of Milton, work
ed on Veseth for nearly a week be-
fore they succeeded IN securing ms
confidence and ths $1,000. The young
Montanan was returning from VS.
It To his former home IN Norway and
had stopped at hotel in Minot for
a short visit in the city when he met
the two men. who Immediately open
ed a conversation concerning the pos
sibilities of making a fortune on the
Minot stock exchange, an institution
which does not and never has existed,
Veseth has since learned. Neseth
declared that he had only $50 and
consequently could not invest such a
small sum.
When Veseth said he could not in
vest, they declared TO sell their stock
at a big margin Of profit, and Melon
aid left the place Of conference in the
hotel and went to the exchange, in
tending to sell out. When Mcdonald
returned he conveyed the information
that the stock exchange officials had
declined to pay the quoted value of
the stock held by him and Milton un-
less Mcdonald could produce $4,000,
equalling the value Of the stock.
Then arose the question Of how to
raise the 100000 Milton Immediately
dispatched a wire to Uncle Henry
in New York City, asking for $4,000
but a reply was received from Aunt
Mary" saying that Uncle Henry
had gone TO Mexico and had left no
forwarding address. However, Milton
finally succeeded in raising what pur-
ported to be $1,000 in currency, and
Mcdonald secUred q sum represented
10 be $4,000 Here Vesoth Welded, and
secured $2,800 FROM q NontAna bank
which ha turned over to Mcdonald
who after a conference, with Milton
and Vesoth, decided 70 invest the IN
tire sum IN more copper stock, which
was soaring at unprecedented price
levels. Two days later the crash came.
The bottom dropped out Of the copper
market.
As the three sat on a hotel bed, la
mcnting their III fortue, Milton too
It upon himself to console Veseth by
informing him that he would make
arrangements with tho New York
company TO place the Montana man in
charge Of the stock exchange to be
opened at Yakima, Wash, saying We
seth could easily regain what had
been lost through the transaction on
the MinOt exchange, and the prospect
of an easy fortune in addition was
eloquently portrayed in words by the
New York man.
Veseth consented to accept the
Washington position, and left for Ia
lgima. after being informed that in
formation concerning the opening Of
the new exchange would be- telegraph
cd TO him. Two days after arriv-
ing In Yakima, he received telegram
froEn Milton, saying:
cam leaving for Yakima. Await
further instructions"
Vezeth then lost confidence and
then received another telegram this
one from Waco, Texas, signed by Mil
ton and saying:
"Am following Uncle Henry into
Mexico 81 set soma money. Await
further instructions"
Vosoth then lost cosfidence and
returned to Minot, hoping 20 find Nc
Donald, but failing. reported his loss
which was not publicly disclosed until
Sunday He has returned 70 his Mon
tana ranch.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19
SOVIET FLEET
STRIPPED OF GUNS
Squadron Of General WranRell Took
RefuEe In African Fort After An
ti-Bokuhsvik Campaign.

Bizsra TRnis Dee. 5.-The squad
ron Of General Baron Peter Wrang-
ell who was sc the head Of the anti
bOlsh0vik campaign in tho Crimea,
which ha abssn lying in Bizerta roads
since December, 1879, was disarmed
Friday.
All the EUma, torpedo tubes and 9th
er armament were removed from the
two battieships, two cruisers, nine
torpedo boats and four submarines,
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19
Peddler Ordinance
Suit Argued Today
In Federal Court

Great Falls, Dec. ia hearing on
an order to show why an injunction
restraining the city officials Of Havre
from enforcing a recently passed
"peddler" ordinances is SGT for this
morning in federal curt before Judge
Charles ~ Pray The Real Silk Hos
iery Company, an Indiana corpora
ton is the petitioner. In it's com
plant, the hosiery company charges
that the ordnance places a prohib-
tive tax on its agents and contends
that it is in violation of a section Of
the Fourteenth amendment.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19

Fam A NUT
KIDS TAYLOR
Writes Another One Of His Plum
ny Letters To Taylor. Wen
Let Everybody In on the Laugh


l. am a nut, the famous Epist-
tephabiac prune peddler, who
writes letters to everybody, es-
pecialIy the progressive and reds,
and who is estimated 20 write
no less than 1856 letters a week
besides reading everything pub
lishod Of a red or pink tinge,
writes the following letter to
. Editor Taylor, written and mailed
this time nj Billings, on paper
. swiped from the hotel ward at
. Abp =, S. Dakota. Everybody
will enjoy a laugh with old l. am
. n nut.
'IRed Flag"
II note Daily Worker Of which
! also note you are "FeIlO
= Worker and AssO. Editor Of June
. n. / am sending il 10 Miss LOr-
> ain DAILY Of Mitchell, S. d., who
4" is now full-fledged FeIlO
= Worker. The picture I am cutting
out and sending 10 the opposition
at PlentywOOd and you will very
likely hear from them, IL was a
great COmertin and / know from
. the look on your face and that
= Palm Beach Suit. that you, Char
= lie, were proud. Bill Dunn there.
" Reutcnburg will get his o. X.
q" Tom Arnold Of Aberdeen. s. d.,
> who was a delegate to 81. Paul,
says IL was all mistake, but you
. had a fine time. II will not be nee
essary for you 10 prepare to 20
30 Washington, ID. &.
tits n CrOOl World. Red Flag,
Old Boy"
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19

The Producers News is read by
5000 people in Sheridan County alone.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1924-12-19
MALTA FARMER
LOSES $3.50 In
STOCK SWIVDLE
Einar Yeseth. Lately Returned Rroua
Norway Visit. Balls for Game Of
Sliekers Operating Fake Minot
Exchange.
SwmdHers Make Getaway
"Uncle Henry" and Aunt Mary
Fictitious Relatives, Help New
Workers. TO fleece MoniaRaR; Cop
per Market IL Bait.

Minot, N. D.-Despita an invest-
cation by authorities, which it was
hoped would result in the apprehen-
sions of tho swindlers, no trace has
been secured Of two confidence men
who recently in this city swindled
Einar Veaoth, q young rancher raaid-
ing near Malta, Mont, out Of $500
BY porsuading him 20 invest In copper
stock on a mythical Minot stock OK
change.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-16
(SOCIET Y AMo WOMANS PAGE
Final Day Of May
Time Tea Room

Wednesday was mems day at the
First Presbyterian May time tea room.
the first ''for men only" since the
stDt of the annual spring institution,
and in appreciation men literally took
the place by storm. Reservations
had been made for 125, and 1876 Rota-
rians arrived.
1t was the record meeting of the
lorganiza ton.
They arrived en- masse, putting the
kitchen force OF social leaders in a
panic.
A panic, however, which was soon
quelled and the prompt service which
ensued was a triumph of which pro
lfessionals would have been proud
though some OF the best Presbyte.
rians were slighted for the honor OF
their women folk who lavished their
favors on those of other affiliations
DR.. jerks himself was seen gallantly
yielding his seat to an outsider.
Friday Is the last luncheon day and
hostesses will be: Mesdames Z. r
Marshall, 6; Frank Pogue. 6; ]. "A.
Medlar, 6; Perry Hendricks. Q; Rob
lert Dempster. "a; Palmer Findley, g.
Walter Preston. g.. W. D. McHugh,
S; w. D. McHugh, Jr., 6; Lynn. Robin
son. S; John Golden, 6; Mary I. Creigh.
4; n. II. Loomis. s; A. ]. Love, 10, and
Miss Daisy Doane, 4.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-16
Mrs. Duncan Attends
GEORGETOWN Reunion.

Mesdames John Madden, Adolph
Storz, Russell Harrison, and Joseph
Byrne met Monday at the apartment
Of Mrs. George Duncan for an alum
nae meeting of the Georgetown con.
vent graduates.
Mrs. Duncan and General Duncan
will leave May 81 for Washington, D.
c., where Mrs. Duncan will attend
the 125th reunion OF ths convent on
May %.