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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14
BY TOM II. MCDONALD

KAXIMUM entertainment at a
MI minimum cost is provided for
4VA Monana members of the B. P.
o. Elks and their families at the new
Elks' Camp on Flathead Lake near
Somers. Realizing the Importance
and necessity of having a summer
camp, where members of the IAN
TERED herd" might spend their va
cations and get better acquainted
with each other, T. H. Macdonald of
Kalispell lodge, called the trustees
and officers of that lodge together
about three years ago for a discus
sion of the subject.
A short time later announcement
was made that the First National
Bank of Kalispell had donated a 20
acre villa site to the State Associa-
ton of Elks. Since that time con-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

every cabin at the camp was occupied
and shortly after dinner hour each
day the older folks took advantage
of the recreation hall, where dance
music and selections on the pho1D-
graph helped while away the hours;
the younger folks were swimming,
fishing or boating, and the children,
of from two to ten years, enjoyed
toasting marshmallows before big
fires on the beach. About midnight
everyone r%etires, and the cool breeze
coming from the lake makes the a
bins excellent places for sleep. The
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

siderable work has been done at the
camp and now Is cabins have been
constructed, a 150-foot dock extends
into the lake, a "shoot the chutes"
about rs feet high has been built at
the end of the dock, good automobile
roads and trails have been construct
ed from the main road into the camp,
a recreation hall, benches and all
other essentials necessary to make
a real summer camping ground, have
been installed and the site has been
transformed into a beautiful park.
Pictures Show Beauty.
Pictures taken at the camp recent
ly, reproduced on this page, give an
idea of the present condition of the
camp. The location of the Elks'
summer camp is about four miles
south of Somers on the west side of
Flathead Lake, and it is one of the
prettiest spots on that body of water.
Flathead lake is about 35 miles long
and from IA to 16 miles wide at the
widest part, and it constitutes one of
the beuty spots of America. Situat-
ed only a short distance from Glacier
National park, it is a drawing card
for tourists from all parts of the
world. Tourists j~ourneying to and
from the west entrance of Glacier
Park are afforded the opportunity
to travel the entire distance from
Poison, at the foot Of the lake, to
Somers, at the head, and on either
side Of the lake, on fine roads that
ire close enough most of the dis
lance, TO give the traveller a view of
the lake during most of the trip.
Many tourists, and visitors find
in their estimation, one Of the most
beautiful in America; and, it has
been stated that there is nothing in
Glacier Park that cannot be found
at Flathead lake.
The Masonic fraternity and the
Knights of Columbus also have sites
on the lake and preparations are be-
ing made to construct cabins, SINH
lar to those at the Elks' camp. The
success of the B. P. o. E. camp has
been demonstrated and it is expect
ed that every fraternal organization
represented in Montana will soon
have such sites on the lake, where
their members and families may
spend their summer vacations.
Flathead lake will soon be known
as the leading outing resort of the
west. M~ontanans have been slow to
realize that their state possesses
such a spot of natural beauty with
possibilities of being one of the most
attractive in the country. 1t is only
a matter of a few years until Flat
head lake will be nationally known.
Contrary to general opinion the wa
ters of this lake are not uncomfort-
ably cold, and swimming and other
sports are the most popular of
pastimes there.
Early Morning Dip.
At the E1ks' camp, recently, the
together with several other
campers, enjoyed an early morning
dip, and nearly every night a large
number of bathers enjoyed the
''chutes" and beach at the camp un-
til as late as midnight. At no time
the present summer season
has the water been too cold for
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

A study in animal life is afforded
on the dock leading to the 'chutes'
as a family of muskrats has a home
under one of the piers. The parents
and nine little ones may be seen
playing in the water. Crowds watch
the old rats teaching the young ones
to swim.
Game Is Tame.
Adjoining the Elks' camp on the
north side is the Merrifield ranch
which is located on n of the most
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

from his thoughts the idea of partici-
pating in this ceremony again when
last summer the leaders of the tribes
began to gather the poles for the cere-
mony, counsel vas unavailing and au-
thorities realized that to forbid meant
instruction and defeat of authority.
A compromise was reached whereby
the Indians agreed not to l~acerate
their bodies with knives or draw
blood.
The Arapahoe tribe erected their
poles about four miles from Fort
Washable, and started their dance
a few days later than that of the Sho-
shones. People who visited the scene
of the dances this year reported wen
wilder orgies than those which char
acterized the dance of last year.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

fast clip and carries the swimmer a
distance of 20 to 100 feet, depending
on the balancing ability of the rider.
After the sled upsets the swimmer
must swim to the 'chutes' with his
sled and make the trip up the stairs
for the next ride. The water is about
eight feet deep at the end of the slide
and only those who can swim are al
lowed to ride on the 'chutes'. Be-
fore August Is, the water will be
low enough at this point to permit
of anyone taking the trip down the
slide.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

cabins are so constructed that the
canvas curtains inside the screened
upper half, may be raised OF low
cred at any side, so that the cool air
can be admitted from any direction.
Boats for Lake.
The Elks have a gasoline launch
and four row boats, which are free
for the guests. They are in use most
of the day and night.
Excellent fishing is n of the fea-
lures of the lake. Whitefish, trout
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-08-14

Assurance that Montana is tower
h peak" of her crop trouble from
graSshoppers, that the grasshopper
damage to the 1924 crop is, on the
whole, not serious, and that there
is every probability of still furth-
er reduction of grasshopper infest-
alton next year, was given to the
agriculturists of Montana at Boze-
man recently by j. II. Parker, act
ing state entomOlogist, following
a conference with his field men at
the State College.
Although forced with serious infes-
tation at the beginning of the year,
the entomologistS of the college had
taken the pains to learn of every
infested district in the state. A map
was made last winter showing re-
gions where egg masses had been
found in serious numbers. Early this
spring a vigorous campaign was car
r1ed on to start prompt control
measures in the dangerous spots. The
experience this year has proved the
map correct and control measures
that prevented serious crop damage
in practically every county of the
state.
OAOA - POioOiiuS
started the state entomologist, Prof.
R. A. Cooley of Montana State Col
lege, took up the mater with rail-
roads operating in Montana and OBJ
tanned a reduction of freight rates to
one-half for all grasshopper poison
ing supplies. This freight reduction
has resulted in a saving of thousands
of dollars to the Montana counties.
Counties were induced to prepare for
early campaigns, getting all supplies
on hand and mixing plants started
before the young hoppers had started
work in the spring.
Story of Preparedness.
The story of the successful fight
against the grasshopper in Montana
in 1924 is a story of preparedness.
Young hopers are easily controlled
with the poisoned bran mash, but
once they reach the adult stage the
control becomes difficult. With every
infested district in the state known
to the state enomologist's office and
with material for poisoning cam
on hand in every county early
In the season, the control for 1924
has been SO complete that in no
single county of Montana has serious
crop damage been reported from
grasshoppers or any large acreage.
One of the biggest and most sue
cessful of the county campaigns was
carried gu in Pondera county, where
infestation last spring proved that
the farmers of that county were
faced with another bad g~rasshopper
year if complete control measures
were not adopted. This county had
a mixing plant that could handle
1000 pounds of poisoned bran mash
15 minutes, and cooperation of
farmers was enlisted to cover the
entire crop district of the county.
County tax levy provided funds and
the bait was distributed free to all
farmers. Pondera county, as the re-
Of it's big campaign, changed a
situation into one Of prac-
teal freedom from grasshopprs, and
crops in that county are returning
that will pay many fold the
cost Of the campaign.
And the best part of the story told
by Mr.. Parker and his assistants is
the Cleanup which was sue
this year means that 1925
will have even less grasshopper dan
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
AS THE WORKER
Sees HIS WORLD
Summary and Digest of
Important Events of the
Week, Here and Abroad

Private car of Long Island rail.
road officials seized by dry raiders.
Minnesota loses faith in both ole
parties, says dispatch to New York
World
Senate agrees on per cent of 1896
census as basis of immigration ap-
portionment, conforming to House
bill
Fifteen thousand subway employees
in New York City asked to accept
wage cut.
Oil refinery strike at Bayonne, N
j., settled as workers gain sick bene-
fits.
United Textile Workers of Amer
lea urges local unions to fight wage
cuts.
immigration bill passed by Senate,
62 to 6.
Average price of food decreased. 2
per cent in March compared with
February, Bureau of Labor Statistics
announces.
Premier Macdonald of Great Brit
ain calls on allies to put Dawes report
into effect at once.
Rail yardmasters' hours cut to nine
a day by Federal court ruling.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
BLACK POWDER KILLS
S57 MINE WORKERS

WASHINGTON.-The continued
extensive use of black blasting pow.
der in coal mines is a menace to
mine workers, reports the United
States Bureau of Mines.
During the period 19O8-1923 this
powder and dynamite killed 857 men,
injured 173 others and did enormous
damage to property.
Tests by the bureau show that a
permissible explosive lessons risks in
mines. Accidental explosion will not
usually result if permissible explos-
ives are ignited unless they be con-
fined, and not then with certainty,
the bureau states.
Black blasting powder is declared
to be more dangerous in use than any
The kegs are dangerous because they
are conductor of electricity. The
other common industrial explosive.
bureau states that the use of permis-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02

Radio aerial, charged by live cleo
trio wire, kills two Montclair, N. J..
firemen.
Wild engine kills four and Injuries
one in Chicago.
Brookhart Senate inquiry to extend
to tobacco trust.
Federal Trade Commission accuses
Eastman Kodak Company of monop-
DIV and unfair competition in film in
dustry.
Samuel Gompers and other labor
leaders appeal for 2.75 beer at House
committee hearing.
Labor Ministry named in South
Australia.
Unemployment decreasing, British
Government report says.
J. c.. Walton, former Governor of
Oklahoma, freed of charges of mis-
using State Funds.
Many unions walk out in Havana,
Cuba, in support of striking dock
workers.
Three railroad workers killed when
Western and Norfolk freight train
leaves rails.
Judge Gary credits public opinion
with ending 12-hour workday.
Maintenance of way men settle dis
pute with Canadian National Rail
ways.
Wabash railroad clerks get wage
increase and improved working con-
ditions.
Senate passes soldiers insurance
bonus bill; cash option is lost.
Clergyman, jurist and doctor join
in denouncing effects of Volstead act.
Use of black blasting powder in
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Something to
Think Ab0uf
ETERNAL MASTERS
b. p. n. WALKER

THO CHOOSE the right color for a
1 sunset sky. or the exact tone for a
storming sea, flinging Its foam against
the dripping rocks. is one Of the many
perplexities Of the earnest painter.
Living colors cannot be put on can
vas at one stroke.
The tints, shades, lights and sha-
dows composing them must be cod
died" and worked In until they meet
and blend In natural harmony, and
make a perfect whole. otherwise they
lack sincerity and fall short Of truth.
To arouse admiration and hold 1t.
the gold and purI of the west must
flash, CLINT and shine; the grays.
greens, whites and umbers Of the
ocean and cliffs must sing their
Hapason notes In tune with Neptuns's
roaring voice.
To paint the truth, the artist must
paint truthfully.
he must at every stroke Of his
brush hold to sincerity.
A mere "daub" will not suffice for
the true painter. The picture over
which he works and pondsrs must be
living, breathing offspring of Ma
ture
II must be an aesthetic creation Of
exquisite beauty, showing In Its at
mosphere perspective and breadth.
boldnass and delicacy Of treatment
An artist may spend a life time in
producing his masterpiece, just az q
musician may consume years in COM
posing an oratorio Of stirring move
ments and enhancing changes OF suf-
fcisnt endurance to 60 singing and
dancing down the ages-down to mil
lions of music lovers yet unborn.
II we people Of lesser gifts would
give our homely endeavors such devo-
ton as the genius bestows upon his
we, too, would soon And ourselves rts-
Ing to fame and honor and riding
proudly on golden streams.
The young man In the feld, at the
forge or beside the desk, with his fu-
ture before him, has within him the
power to shape his own destiny. 1t lis
| for him to decide whether he shall be
master builder or tinker.
If he holds TO truth, loyalty-fears
| not to soil his hands in manual labor
lis patient, industrious and accepts
| advice in the spirit In which 1t is
given, no opposing force can hold him
| back In the race Faith and industry
are the eternal masters Of Fate.
co by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
1 "a
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02

mines causes many fatal explosions,
says Interior Department.
Policies of Daugherty in Depart
ment of Justice blamed for high cost
of building.
Thirty killed as tourist trains collide
near Swiss Italian border.
New Danish Labor Cabinet has
woman minister of education.
President issues call for National
Recreation Conference, May 22-24.
Radicals read out of Republican
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
sible explosives is not nearly as gen.
eral as might be, considering the
known efficiency and safety of permis-
sibles."
NEW FATALITY
RECORD

ALBANY, N. Y.-There were 1876
fatalities resulting from industrial
accidents throughout the state, ac-
cording to reports to the state de-
partment of labor. This large num-
Der of deaths sets a new mark for
the calendar month.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
SIGN THREE YEAR CONTRACT

NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO
Organized carpenters and brick lay
ers of this county have signed three
year agreement with employers. The
carpenters rate is 81 an hour, and
the brick layers, $1.25.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02

party by the National Republican
weekly paper published by Republican
National Committee.
Former Attorney General Dugherty
charges his forced resignation due to
plot inspired by communist influence.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Speeding Up

You mustn't get into bed yet. Bob
by; you haven't said your prayers
Eyes have; I said them while I
was cleaning my teeth, to save time"
London Opinion.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
noth2ryG6ebBogk

Christianity wants nothing 80 much
as sunny people. and the old are hun
grter for love than for bread.
The oil Of Joy is very cheap. and U
you oan help the poor with garment
Of praise. Il Will be better for them
than hlankata-EanrY Drummond.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Tri Quali

Dad-Now, sonny, my advice to you
Is that the woman you marry should
be brilliant character, composed OF
three qualifications.
Son--You're right. dad, property.
riches and money.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
One Of the Radio Fans

Michelli-Come in and tell me what
you think Of my loud speaker.
Albertson-Should love to, old man,
but promised faithfully to meet
mine at seven o'clock sharp.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
FOOD FOR THE FAMILY

A SLICE of ham placed over dish
"A Of scalloped potatoes just before
putting In the oven makes tasty and
nourishing luncheon dish.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Polar Research

The old North pole is lost again,
Though In the same position.
To get discovered now and then
Would seem its only mission.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
THE
SPENDTHRIFTS
BY DOUGLAS MALLocH


DHE fools are not the ones who
L haste
To spend what they possess,
The fools alone the ones who waste
Their hours In idleness.
These are the spendthrifts they who
throw
Away some wealth that now they
know,
Some golden wealth they might re-
tain,
Some wealth they never can regain
These are the spendthrifts; they who
spend
The riches doubly dear,
The good opinion Of friend,
The love of some one near.
A spotless life, an honored name,
Exchanged for folly, sold for shame
These are the fools, who throw
away
The simple things Of every day.
Oh, better lose the gold you own
Than lose the hearts you hold;
The wealth for which man Is known
ID not his wealth Of gold.
1t 10 the wealth you need not lose,
To keep forever. IL you choose.
The faith Of friend, the love Of wife,
An hOnored name, spotless life.
% ~ Mcclure Newspaper syndicats.l
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Paranln choMdar.

fdr8hip CnoWQor.
Fry two tablespoonfuls OF diced salt
pork until brown. add two tablespoon
fuls of minced onion, cook until the
onion Is slightly yellow, then add a
pint Of boiling water, two cupfuls OF
diced parsnip and one cupful Of diced
potato Cook until soft, then add a
quart of milk, seasoning to taste, and
a few milk crackers, soaked In boiling
water before adding to the chowder.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Friendly Agreement

Oomedian-Look ere / objects to
going on just after the monkey act
Manager-W ell. perhaps you're right.
They might think you were an encore.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
RAIL PROFITS CONTINUE

NEW YORK. 1.-THE Illinois Central
railroad reports net profit last year
of 15,485, ,O73.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
What Docs He Think II Is1

Autoist (aftsr killing lady's poodle)
I'm sorry, madam, but I'll replace
the animal
Angry Lady-Sir, you iatter your
self.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Make Your Home
Bright and Cheerful
At Small Cost

Electricity is not uxury--t is just common
every day necessity And because it is ineXpen
sive install and use there is absolutely to
do without it another day.
The home without Electricity is the unusual home
today simply because the of wiring homes has been
reduced to point where every Home Owner have it.
Picture YOUR home with bright, clear Electric Light;
realize the of installation is only 6 cents day and
make your decision while this offer is before you
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
WITH oHEckERED cAREERs

1.-THE kings Of Europe are mere
pawns now."
"Yes-with checkered careers."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02

Hear the north wind whistlingl"
why shouldn't 1T It's on Its way
south. where the weather Is nice and
warm"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Sunshine Bananas.

Cut six bananas into halves and
again into halves crosswise. Add three
tablespoonful of butter and three
tablespoonfuls of maple sirup with a
little salt. Place In baking dish In
the oven and baste often while baking
When they are soft but still retain
their shape, serve at once with cream
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Sprino Salad.

Put through the meat grinder a few
tender carrots, add a spoonful Of
grated onion, little chopped green
pepper, a handful Of nuts and heap
on tender lettuce. Serve with may
onnaise dressing.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Rhubarb Shsrbst.


Take two pounds Of rhubarb cut fne,
two cupfuls of water, two tablespoon
fuls of ginger root chopped, two and
one-half cupfuls Of sugar. Cook until
soft. Add one teaspoonful Of gelatin,
stir until well dissolved. Strain and
cool, add two tablespoonfuls OF lemon
juice and freeze. This makes two
quarts.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
WATER TOO pRzp

"His subject was the sea, and he
waded in as II he knew all about it"
But soon got into water too deep
for him, eh7"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Significant Omission

He tried 60 GROSS the railroad track
Before a rushing train;
They put the pieces In a sack,
But couldn't find the brain.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-05-02
Green Cheese.

Take two ounces of parsley, one
ounce Of watercress and one ounce
of celery. Wash and dry the parsley
and dry 1t In the oven. Chop the cress
and celery, add the crumbled parsley
and mix with four ounces Of cream
cheese. Season with one-fourth Of q
teaspoonful Of cayenne and salt, mix
well, put through a colander and form
into small cakes to pass with the salad.