The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-01-10

should be lightened. He has intro
duced a bill providing for a Federal
law governing the weight of bread.
The various government agencies
have endorsed the measure which
the author believes will result in a
saving of $50, 900 a year to
bread consumers. 1T provides that
bread be sold in loaves weighing one
pound or one and a half pounds, or
multiples of one pound, the weight
to be displayed on the wrapper of
each loaf.
An amusing political situation has
developed in Congress this week as
a, result of bills introduced in the
Senate and House. Senator Jones,
Republican, of Washington, submit
ted a measure designed to place all
appointments for postmaster under
the laws relating to the Civil Service
Chairman Griest, of the House com
mittee on Post Offices and Post roads
introduced a bill to provide for the
appointment of all third-class post
masters by the Postmaster General.
1t is generally known in political cir
cles that the policy adopted by Will
Hays as Postmaster General, placing
appointments on the merit list,
weakened the influence of the Adj
m~inistration over Congress. The
feeling prevails that the removal of
this political lever contributed heav-
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troll.
Aimed at Drinking officials
The question of prohibition enforc-
ment is always a debatable issue in
Congress. Several resolutions de-
signed to tighten existing laws have
been submitted since Congress con-
vened. Representative Blanton, of
Texas, introduced a resolution pro-
posing the impeachment and removal
from office of any government official
purchasing Intoxicating liquor from
b~ootleggers. Another Blanton meas
ure calls for the employment of the
Army and Navy and the militia in
suppressing all smuggling and boot
He also proposed a meas
ure prohibiting the importation of
for the use of diplomats rep
re~senting their respective govern
ments in Washington. Representa-
tive Upshaw of Georgia, offered a
resolution to expel members of Con-
gress who imbibed the forbidden
beverages.
The question Of exporting NUM-
tons to the Mexican Government
has claimed the attentions of the
Cabinet and Congress. Mr.. Fair
child, Republican, of New York, in
PRODUCED a joint resolution in the
House declaring it to be the policy
Of the government not to sell war
material to any foreign government
and prohibiting such Gale.
Drouth Relief
Senator Jones, Democrat, of New
Mexico, filed a joint resolution for
the relief of the drouth-stricken
farm areas of New Mexico with an
appropriation of one million dollars.
Senator Borah of Idaho, introduced
4 bill reducing the membership of
he Farm Loan Board to five.
Senator Jones, Republican, of
Washington offered a constitutional
amendment giving Congress power
o enact uniform marriage and di-
,orce laws, while Speaker Gillette
a resolution proposing an
.metndment to the Constitution
gainst polygamy.
Chairman Norris, of the Senate
agricultural committee r~eintroduced
bill to set up a hundred million
ollar fund to finance foreign mark
is for farm products.
Senator Walsh, Democrat, of Mon
ana, offered a bill to amend the
ankruptcy laws. {
The Public Buildings committee {
f Congress recommended an appro- +
of fifty million. dollars Tor !
instruction of public buildings in (
Iashington for use of the Federal {
overnment. The measure calls for {
instruction over a five year period E
I'D is intended to eliminate renting Z
private DullullISS IOr CHe reuefdl Il
apartments. The government pays 6
yearly rental of approximately $40 +
20 in the city of Washington alone. E
Farm Wage Statistics E
A study of farm wages during the E
lst year as made by the Depart z
ent of Agriculture, shows that s
borers were paid at a higher rate s
1923 than in the two preceding E
.ars. The report states that the
erage rate per month with board 9
1923 was $33.18; in 1922 it was Is
GIT; and in 1914 the rate was &
LOS. The average monthly rate E
thout board in 1923 was $46.91; II
1922 it was S46.79; and in 1914 d
e rate was $29.88. Day wages for is
rvest labor, with board, averaged E
As in 1923, as compared to 1920 =