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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-07-16
By the National Editorial Association
Especial to The Herald)
Federal Jobs are Scarce,
The Scramble Desperate

Washington, July members
of Congress have made an alarming
discovery. There are few, if any
vacancies in the government service,
This dearth of patronage was re-
vealed this week when many FEEDER
al employees journied to the Capt.
tol hunting for jobs. The cutting
down Of certain appropriations at
the end of the fiscal year, June 80,
released many of the constituents of
senators and congressman.
Pathetic Scramble
A rather pathetic spectacle is af-
forded in the scramble for jobs.
There are many members Of Con
gress who will be up for re-elec-
ton within a few months and are
now particularly solicitous about
their particular district. Inasmuch
as only n committee which would
require clerical assistance will func-
ton during the summer, the press
ure on the chairman is very strong.
This body, the Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections, will inves-
tigate the contest between Senator
Brookhart, Republican, of Iowa, and
Daniel w. Steck, Democratic can
didate for the Senate.
Senator Ernst, Republican, Of
Kentucky, has adopted a novel
scheme to satisfy his senatorial col
leagues who are constantly writing
him asking him to "to care Of" their
iobless constituents. The chairman
has told all applicants that the one
having the largest number of personal
endorsements from senators will be
considered for the post. The job at
its best will pay only a few hum
dred dollars but in spite of this
many are seeking the opening.
Many Jobs Lost
The retrenchment policy of the
Administration has released many
Federal employees from high salar-
led jobs. 1t may seem strange to
the people at home why these en-
ployees discharged from their pres
ent duties will take examinations
for the same job at an extremely
low entrance salary. They make
various sacrifices to be retained on
the government pay roll rather than
return home and teach school or
take up work in the stores, or on
a farm. There seems to be a lure
about Washington life that makes
government employment desirable
even if the social sphere is restricted.
One of the reasons that govern
jobs are regarded by out sid
ers as 'soft snaps" is the policy of
allowing 80 days sick leave and 80
day annual leave. This labor pol
icy would bankrupt or lessen the eff
fciency, at least, of private insti-
buttons. There is some talk that
the present Administration will re-
duce these two months vacation per-
iods taken at the expense of the tax
payers. Two weeks is the ordinary
vacation period in private life. /
The most harassed individual in the
Federal service today is the person
nell officer connected with the gov '
eminent departments. He is under :
pressure from senators and congress-
men at the Capitol to find openings {
for their voters from the home dis '
He must be a bold man in
deed to stand up against such poll
5ical pressure because there is al I
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-07-16
Communicable

A communication from Alderman
Ferguson asking for a leave of alb
sence for 80 to 60 days as he was
going through the parks was read.
Moved by Alderman Dewitt that
Mr.. Ferguson be granted a leave of
absence, seconded by Alderman
Cherry and carried.
Mayor Thompson and Alderman
Appelgren returned with Attorney
Bramble who informed the Council
regarding the steps necessary and
assured them that he thought it
feasible. Mayor Thompson advised
that the Council meet in special ses-
sion on Thursday evening, July 16,
with the bankers and businessmen
of the city to decide as to the kind
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-07-16

Moved by Alderman Dewitt that
the request of Mr.. LEM be granted,
seconded by Alderman Cherry and
carried.
Adjournment
Moved by Alderman Appelgren
that the meeting be adjourned to
Thursday evening July 16 to meet
with the bankers and businessmen
for consideration Of Warrant Re
funding Issue, seconded by Alder
man Cherry and carried.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-07-16
VIDA VOTES SCHOOL BONDS

At the school election held in
Vida last week. $1,000 in bonds
were voted for the purpose of i'm
proving the school and building an
addition to it which will be % by
80 feet. After the completion of
this work it is the intention of the
board to hire an additional teach
er and carry on some high school
work commencing about January 1.
The board hopes within a few years
to build up a complete high school
course. Some consolidation work
will be necessary before this can
be accomplished.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-07-16
CITY COUNCIL MEETS
ON MONDAY EVENING

Minutes of a regular meeting o.
the City Council of the City of Vol
Point, Montana, held at the City
Hall the regular meeting place OF
the said Council July Is, 1925 al
s o'clock p. m.
The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Thompson and the follow
ing members answered roll call
Mayor Thompson, presiding; Al
dermen Johnson, Mcneil, Appelgren,
Dewitt and Cherry; Clerk Williams.
Absent, Alderman Ferguson.
Reading of the Minutes
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read, and it was moved by
Alderman Dewitt that the minutes
be approved as read, seconded by
Alderman Johnson and carried.
Offer of Mr.. Cleaveland
Mr.. cleveland of the light plant
came before the Council making
them an offer of 6 cents per X. w.
H.. for street lighting and pumping,
without any horse power charge,
and also stated in case the City was
DESTROYS of selling their engine and
generator they would purchase
them.
Mayor Thompson informed Mr..
Cleaveland that he would appoint a
committee to confer with him re-
garding the probable cost of opera
ton of pumps and street lights at
the rate stated; but stated that at
present the Council had so many
things on hand that they would not
be able to give the matter the con-
sideration it deserved at present be-
cause of suit with the county and
refunding issue which the City was
e~ndeavoring to put over.
Refunding
Mayor Thompson and Alderman
Appelgren went out to get Mr..
Bramble to confer with the Coun-
regarding the feasibility of such
issue.
Mayor Thompson before leaving
appointed Alderman Johnson to act
as Mayor pro tenn.
Claims
Moved by Alderman Mcneil that
all claims be allowed as audited,
seconded by Alderman Dewitt and
carried.
The following claims having been
audited warrants were drawn for
respective amounts:
Peter LEM, assignment of
Erdman claim s 200
Peter LEM, assignment Of
Dave Maltby claim $50
serafn LEM, assignment Of
Dave Maltby claim 800
Henry Erdman, digging up
pipe 200
Tohn Mcleod, digging up
pipe .. 1926
ohm Mcleod, labor on
pumps 800
hos. Mcmahon, moving
weeds 1880
Albert Holderman, special
police 5000
=. c. Walters, special police 1850
!. L. billiard, special police 24.OO
Continental Oil Co., oil and
gas for road razor 1915 ]
NJ. Foor, salary for June $500 Y
Volt Point Herald, printing F,
ordinance 7.5O
Communications
A communication from Alderman |
.erguson asking for a leave of abb '
ence for 80 to 60 days as he was j
Ding through the parks was read.
Moved by Alderman Dewitt that f
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-07-16

TRY A HERALD CLASSIFIED AID
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-07-16

Summer tourist tickets at greatly reduced
rates will be on sale daily at this station.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Big Game Vanishing
From Belgian Congo

1t is reported that 10000 male ele-
plants are being killed every year in
the Belgian Congo, and the native Gus
tom of elephant trapping has resulted
In the death Of a large number Of
female and young elephants without
tusks and therefore useless for the
ivory market. Natives were leaving
agricultural work in order to look
after elephant traps, which captured,
Of course, all classes of elephants and
not merely ivory bearers. AS result
the whole breed is being reduced, the
average weight Of tusks being eight
pounds less today than before the
World war. Hippopotami and rhi-
noceroses, gorillas and antelopes were
also fast disappearing from certain
districts, while certain varieties OF
small and gay-plumaged birds formerly
plentiful in the Congo are now seldom
seen except on women's hats. More
severe enforcement of existing hunt
ing regulations and the taking Of new
and stronger measures for the preser-
walton of big game by marking out
forest reserves where hunting would be
forbidden, is being advocated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Tribe Claims Descent
Directly From Adam

In the Mosul area, between Turkey
and Irsk, the League Of Nations in
vestigating commission studied a
strange devil-worshiping people called
the Yedizi The religion of these peo-
pie is extraordinary. From God, they
Relieve, ANIMATED seven spirits--the
first satan; the second, Jesus Christ.
In their belief God created the world
through satan and leased it to him for
10000 years, 5000 Of which have
elapsed. Their name for satan is
Melek Taus, whom they worship in the
form of a bronze peacock. They have
a temple on whose walls are painted
sun, moon, stars and great black ser
pent. There every year they sacrifice
a white bull. For the rest, their re-
hgion is conglomerate. They adore
equally the Old and New Testament
and the Koran, Jesus and Mohammed.
The sign of the cross is holy to them,
but so are Mecca, and verses from the
Koran. They believe in the transmit
grafton Of souls and in the divinity
Of fire. They live In complete isola-
ton. Their origin is obscure. They
speak Kurdish, but look like the types
of old Assyrian monuments. They claim
to be different from all other peoples,
and more ancient. Others, they say,
are descended from Adam and Eve,
whereas they are descended from
Adam alone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Nodesty

The parents had been trying for
some time 10 impress sense OF
modesty on four-year-old Betty. The
following incident caused them to feel
that their efforts had not been wholly
In vain.
Betty was seated on the floor, play
ing with "dress up" paper dolls, when
her grownup cousin breezed in. She
started toward the child and was pre-
pared to exclaim over the dolls, when
she was halted by frown of disap-
proval. Don't look" scOlded the
youngster. "Can't you see they're
dressingw
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10

The most intelligent variety of
kangaroos live in trees and are found
only in north Australia, according to
a writer in the Sydney Bulletin. "Scl-
entists say the roos came from Asia,
then connected with Australia" says
he. 1.-THE tree-climbing roo boards In
north Australia only and is exceed
ingly intellectual, having developed
the art of thoroughly and prettily
clothing himself. He understands the
benefit of living In little communities
and intelligently chattering about the
weather. and is so physically de-
veloped that he can live in trees bet
ter than on the ground
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10

where in Pierce county. They began
talking about the Mississippi but soon
talked about other things. too. The
forests need protection, they said,
drainage must be stopped, marshes
preserved, good scenery AID natural
beauty and historic places kept intact
for the people.
Then the Pierce county supervisors
announced that the poor commission
ers had set aside tract of forest
land on the county farm, to be pro-
tected and made to grow more tim
Der.
Asemblyman Swanson told the
gathering that conservation of natur-
al resources is far above mere senti-
mentality; on it depend "the health,
happiness and prosperity of the peo-
ple.'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Rran Valuable Food

Bran, the dark, f1brous portion Of
wheat, is less completely digested than
the rest Of the kernel. AS bran is
sold commercially 1t has some food
value from the starch as well as from
the minerals and vitamins associated
with the fibrous parts, but 1t is used
chiefly for It's laxative properties. In
moderate quantities, and especially as
1t comes ground up In graham flour.
1t is usually considered to be q de-
kirable addition to the diet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Hung On to Good Thing

A young Scotsman took his lass to
a high-class motion picture theater In
London. 1t was in the afternoon, and
presently an attendant came to them
with tea and cake on a tray. How
much?" the young man inquired eau
tiously. "There is no charge" an
swered the attendant In silent won
der the youth and his lass slipped their
tea and munched their cake. Two
hours later, after they had witnessed
q performance, the girl whispered.
1--WE must be going. It's past six
o'clock" mot me, lass" he replied.
you can 60 IL you like, but I'm stay
Ing to supper"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
In Alright Bags

Observations were made at the Ma
tional Academy Of Sciences In Wash
ington recently on five subjects (three
men and two women) placed in an air.
tight bag through which a stream of,
heated, dry air (about So degrees cent?
grade) was passed. Loss of weight
was five to thirteen times greater than
normal oxygen consumption increased
slightly, while skin temperature was
fairly uniform and only one degree
or so above normal, owing to the COOL
ing effect of perspiration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
GLOVER COMMUNITY CLUB

The Glover Community Club will
meet Friday evening, Dec. IS. A
Christmas program win be given
which includes Pageant Nativity en-
titled, "God With U.s." which tells the
real Christmas story.
A great many of the club members
and school children are working hard
to make this program a success.
So be sure and come.
Pres. Cor. G. C. G..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
ON, WISCONSIN
So the Counties Act

Up in Pierce county, at Ellsworth,
near the northwest corner of the
state, the Izaak Walton chapter of
River Falls called a meeting at the
courthouse to talk about the Missis-
sippi river.
A joint legislative committee from
Wisconsin and Minnesota is trying to
determine how to keep the greatest
American stream from becoming an
open sewer. Waltonians propose to
give publicity to the work of that
committee so that the American peo-
pie may understand what is happen
ing to their streams and what is be-
ing done about it.
Men came to Ellsworth from every
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Sunlif Minda

Studies by physicians and scientists
in England reported at the congress
Of the Royal Institute Of Public
Health, held at Brighton, England, in
dicate that sunlight, "either natural or
artificial, when properly administered,
may have a definitely beneficial effect
on mental activity" 1t was found that
children handicapped In school work
by Illness, when cured with the aid Of
sunlight caught up with and even out
distanced their classmates.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Cause for Rejoicing

That optimists see only the cheerful
side Of events because it is their ma
ture to DO SO, and not because they
are the beneflciaries OF constant good
fortune. was illustrated by mishap
that befell a man noted for his buoy
ant spirits. A friend, calling at his
Office, found him Laughing heartily.
At his feet lay the fragments Of mir
ror, which he explained, he had just
broken accidentally. but why are
you so merry about itr' the friend
inquired. why don't you see, =
laughed the optimist; sit limits my
bad luck to seven years."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10

When all counties grow timber on
poor farms and set aside forest ami
wild life preserves as well as develop
industry and agriculture, Wisconsin
will have insured continued "health,
happiness and prosperity" Behind
all human life are natural resources,
in, or on the sail.
Since natural resources are at least
statewide we reasonably expected
the state to take leadership in pre-
serving them. But the state has fail
ed, in the last decade, so counties and
local communities are now beginning
to act. This is well, but is does not
excuse the state-Milwaukee Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Remember Them All

Dear Santa Claus:-
l hope you come to our house and
bring me some toys and bedroom
slippers and new dress, and some
books for the boys and don't forget
Mother and Daddy and Uncle Ben and
Wilma Mae and Virgine Ann and Ida
and Sam and all my cousins and
Uncles and Aunties, and don't forget
Gordon is out in California now. /
will try and be good girl.
From,
Rilla Jean Rosenberg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Cat IRON and Steel

To know the proper definition Of
everyday substances is sometimes very
useful In argument. The latest for
steel and cast iron are given us by a
Japanese chemist In the Imperial Uni
versity of Tohoku. Steel he defines
as ian iron-carbon alloy with con-
tent Of carbon lying between O.O35 and
IT per cent" Cast iron is similarly
can iron-carbon alloy" but with car
bon content Of between IT and 81
par cent"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Margaret Bennett.
Good Every Day

Dear Santa Claus
] am a little girl seven years old
and try to be good every day. | will
tell you what my little sister Max ne
would like to have for Christmas.
Maxine would like buggy and some
clothes for her mama doll. / would
like doll that talks, walks and sleeps
and has real eye-lashes, and want a
sweater to wear to school. Don't
forget Mother and Daddy. With love,
Norma Marek.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10

is sled with a spotlight and horn.
l thing my little sister would like a
doll buggy and | think my brother
would like ellctrac train place bring
my father a box of cigars, but do not
come doun my chimney and will
leave the door viii be unlocked.
Your friend,
Lloyd Jensen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Are You Coming?

Dear Santa Claus
| want new suit and tool chest,
do not come down the chimney the
door VIII be on unlocked. Dear Santa,
how are you today? How are your
Reindeer Are you come see me at
Christmas Night?
Leonard Bevington Grade Nv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Will Clean Chimney

Dear Santa claus
Will you bring my father necktie
my mother Electric coffee pot and
my little baby brother Tome tinker
doll. and Len Jackson pair of skates
and my self Erector Set No. A and
big sled. l will put out the fire and
clean the chimney out so you can come
down. From yours truly,
James w.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
All Thinking Of Santa

Bear Santa Claus
The little boys and girls are think
ing about you, and hoping you win
some and bring us nice things.
would like new dress, mittens, ball,
stocking cap and dishes. Thank you.
Remember all the boys and girls.
With love.
NInrnrnf Rnr,,,o4f
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Skates And Slippers

Bear Santa Claus
Please bring me pair of ice skates
and a pair of bedroom slippers and
game. That is all for me.
Edwin Rosenberg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
David Landon Lineh
me Biggest STOCKING

Dear Santa Claus
/ am waiting for you to come and
bring me a train, car, nice book, a
telephone and lots of candy and nuts.
David's and my stocking will be to-
gether; mine is the biggest.
Yours truly.
James Linehan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Remember Poor Children

Dear Santa Claus
| want you to bring me bathrobe
and a pair of ice skates and a pair of
bedroom slippers and some chalk for
our blackboard. Please remember all
the little poor children, that is all
Frank Rosenberg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Dear Santa:-

Dear Santa
For Christmas this year | would
like a pair Of long brushed wool
gloves, good game that you think l
would like, some nuts and candy.
Thank you very much.
Yours truly,
Ophelia White.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Door WIN WIN BE unlocked

Dear Santa Claus:-
Which way you going to come, down
the chimney or in the door. You can
come in the door if you Ike because
IT will be unlocked.
/ wish you would bring me a doll
that will talk and sleep | want baby
doll. / thank you for what / got for
Christmas last year. / want you to
bring my mother new dress.
Yours truly, from
Elsie Violet Keith.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Stocking In Plain Sight

Bear Santa Claus:-
Will you please bring me car,
blocks, pail. and lots of Candy and
nuts. | will have my stocking hung
where you can see it.
Yours truly,
David Landon Linehan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10
Ophelia White.

Dear Santa
wish you world bring me drum
and trombone and mittens and nuts
and candy. want to thank you.
Yours truly,
Nevin White.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10

per cent Farm Loans, Prompt
Service, ]. F. Smith.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-10

Cigars For Dad
Dear Santa Claus
How are you feeling. ! just want
to tell you a little what ! want. 1t
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James w.
, 1925-02-03
Vacant HOUSES IN CITYARE
LARGELY UNDESIRABL LATE
SuRVEY0F REALTORS SHOWS

30 per cent: fourth class houses. 30
to 30 per cent; fifth class houses,
or shacks. not rentable.
In outlining the future Of the
city. Mr.. Scherck advised adoption
OF a coming system, decried the use
OF the city park as the site OF the
proposed community building, and
suggested that from now on home
builders here should pay close at
tention to architectural beauty Of
dreliing places, not attempt crowd
ing on small plots OF ground. nor
spend considerable sums OF money
in fitting up easements for apart.
ments.
Particular exception was taken by
Howard Baker OF the Baker.Grude
Investment company TO the use OF
the city park for the community
building. He expressed the opin.
ion that the structure would best
be placed on the east side OF the
park. carrying out a definite policy
of civic center improvement and
preserving intact the city park block
the value OF which he estimated to
be SIS. 900. In conclusion, he de-
clared that It would be shortsighted
not to consider the future growth
OF the city in making present plans.
and that in the long run, after real
estate values have been greatly en-.
HANGED by the growth of Casper the
cost OF buying land for civic center
parkways here would be immense.
In telling of Casper's future. judg.
ing by it's history. NJ. p. Wheeler.
pioneer resident and real estate man.
related i%ncidents in the past WHERE
the town suffered temporary set
backs. and in this connection assert
ed that no city ever shows continued
advance without such reiapses. A
portrayal Of the potential POSSIBLE.
ties which TO-DAY surround Casper
in the way OF industrial opportuni.
ties. was presented by the speaker.
He painter an illuminating picture.
prominently featuring the Casper.
Alcova irrigation project. mention.
ing immense mineral deposits that
lie not far from here awaiting de.
velopment. and in ending predicted
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