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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
WOULD REPEAT
TRIUMPH OF rs
State Seeking Exhibits for This
Years international Hay
and Grain Show

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lists for the
1926 international Hay and Grain
show to be held at Chicago, Novem-
Der q to December a, have been re-
ceived at the state division of pub
licity, and circular letters are now
being mailed to exhibitors in an eff
fort to repeat last years triumph
when 105 places were won by Mon
tana. Prize money totaling more than
$4,000 is offered by the International
to Montana exhibitors who can carry
away the awards for winning displays
of oats, wheat, rye, flax, barley, hay
and the small seeds.
An effort will be made by the state
department of agriculture to raise
$500 to be offered as special bonuses
to Montana growers, it is announced.
Montana's quality grain products
really appeared on the competitive
horizon in 1911. In that year the
state carried away sweepstakes
trophies in barley and wheat at the
big land show at the Madison Square
Gardens. In the last six years Mon
tana exhibitors at the Internationa.
show have taken one-fourth of the
total premium money offered in the
classes in which the state made en-.
try. Last year the state set a new
record, winning four out Of six world
sweepstakes offered in the small
grains.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
IMPROVEMENTS At
The FAIR GROUNDS

M~uch-needed improvements are be-
ing made at the fair grounds in prep
aration for the Fourth Annual Cal
latin County fair, which will be held
September %, %, and "a.
Gates are being placed on each side
of the present main entrance to pro-
vide for oneeway auto traffic, thus
permitting ingress and egress to the
grounds at the rate of 1000 cars in
25 minutes.
From the judges stand 800 feet
west on the inside of the track a
hub rail fence is being built, and a
fence will hkewise\be erected in front
of the grandstsnd and bleachers to
protect spectators.
A railing will be placed around the
square in which the automobile show
will be put on, and the big machinery
exhibit space will also be enclosed
Two more ticket stands will be built
it is said.
Decorations for the exhibition
building have already been ~contractee
for. Insurance against rain has beer
taken out by the board.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
MONUMENT AT FORT ELLIS IS UNVEILED
and DEDICATED With IMPRESSIVE RITES
Nearly 500 People in Attendance
Work of ID. A. r.
Highly Praised

With impressive ceremonies, the
monument and marker erected on the
site of old Fort Ellis by the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution
was unveiled and dedicated last Fri
day evening. Nearly 500 persons
witnessed the rites.
The monument is a six-tOn granite
boulder, upon which is mounted q
bronze tablet bearing the following
inscription:
"Fort Ellis
Established as a military post
August 81, 1867, by order of Presi-
dent Andrew johnson and Gen. U. S.
GRAFT. The post was abandoned in
Dece nber, 1886. Capt. William Clark
of the Lewis and Clark expedition
encamped here July Ia, 1906, with
his valuable guide, Sacajawea, and
the following men: Pryor, Shields,
Shannon, Bratton, Hall, Windsor,
Gibson, Labiche, Charboaeau, husband
of Sacajawea, Baptiste, their baby,
and York, the slave. Dedicated by
Mount Hyalite chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, Aug. 81.
1926"
The monument stands near the base
of the old sun dial that served as &
time keeper in the days of old Fort
Ellis. The new road is only a. few
steps away.
Mrs. M. P. Davidson, regent o
Mount Hyalite chapter, presided dur
ing the dedication. The program in
cluded a bugle call, the playing o
America" by the Bozeman band, tn
flag salute, an invocation by the Rev
R. w. Shaw, pastor Of the First Bap
fist church, and addresses.
Mrs. G.. A. Rasmussen of Helena
D. A. R. state regent, gave the dedi
catory address, and the presentatio
speech was made by Mrs. E. Broo
Martin, a past state regent. The ur
yelling was done by Robert McKe
and Olive Whitcomb, whose mother
are members of Mount Hyalite char
ter. George w. Darlinton, chairma
Of the board Of county commissioner
accepted the monument on behalf
Gallatin county. Mrs. Mary ]
Doane, widow of Lieutenant Doan
who served at Fort Ellis, spoke G
Continued on Page Sixteen)
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
LARGER WINTER
GRAIN ACREAGE
Increase for 1927 Indicated By
August 1 Survey of State
Figures for u. S.

August 1 intentions of Montana
farmers to SOW winter wheat and rye,
when compared with seedlings last
fall, show an increase of 5 per cent
in case of winter wheat acreage and
40 per cent increase in winter rye
acreage, according to a survey of the
United States division of crop and
livestock estimates, cooperating with
the Montana state department of ag-
riculture.
If such increases are carried out,
the acreage sown to winter wheat will
be $4,000 and to winter rye, $4,000
acres. Last year 44S,00O acres of
winter wheat was sown and in the
preceding year $4,000. In the case
of rye present indications would in
dictate about $4,000 acres. compared
with 10000 acres both last year and
the preceding year.
Inasmuch as the object of the Aug
ust intentions survey is to guide
growers, the intentions for the entire
country are of interest.
For the United States, farmers
August 1 intentions (of about A 10000
farmers) for winter wheat contem.
plate an increase of 14.4 per cent
which intentions, if carried out, viii
place the 1926 fall seeding at As.
064,000 acres compared with 39,54O,
900 acres the fall Of 1925 and 1885,,
900 acres the fall of 1924. Thi.
acreage would be greater than tn,
acreage of any year except 1913
1920, 1921 and 1922.
If present intentions are carried
out and winter abandonment should
not exceed the acreage of the pas
ten years (12.8 per cent? there would
remain for harvest next summer 80,
274,OO0 acres, compared with 36,7O0,
900 acres of winter wheat harvested
this year, an increase Of about z PEI
cent.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
HOLDUP Men ARE
BECOMING BOLDER
Chicago Tourist Befriends
Pedestrians-L Loses Car,
Watch, Ring and S375 in Cash

Highwaymen are becoming bolder
in their operations, according o the
Three Forks Herald which in it's last
weeks issue carried the following
story:
Eye terday wednesday, morning
two mtn held up William E. Booker
of Chicago, at a point on the Yellow
stone Trail about 10 miles southeast
of Jefferson Island. They compelled
him to get out of his car and took
his money, about 1878, and his watch
and a diamond ring.
"After they had robbed him of his
valuables they dlove off in his car,
leaving their victim to make the re-
mainder Of his homeward Journey the
best way he could"
Mr.. Booker later informed the Her
aid reporter that he had come upon
the two men walking along the road
and, as they appeared respectable,
had granted their request for a ride
AS soon as the car was in motion botI
of them drew revOlvers and covered
him, threatening to shoot if he re.
sisted. After the robbery Mr.. Booker
ran to the nearest farmhouse and re.
ported by telephone.
The stolen car was a sport mode
Dodge, color green, Mr.. Booker said
1t was insured against theft, but il
it were all his personal belongings
papers, and the like.
Another evidence Of the activity O
holdup men occurred recently, &C
cOrding to the Herald, when Bert Al
len, carrier on Route No. 1 out o
Cardwell, was signalled to stop by
stranger. Not being permitted t
carry passengers, Allen paid no at
tention. Later, however, as he wa
covering another portion of the route
a man appeared on the road ahea
of him and waved a shotgun in
m%enacing manner Allen drew a re
vOlver and opened fire, whereupo
the wOuld-be highwayman made 70
the brush and disappeared.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
NEEDLEWORK IS
POPULAR AT FAIR
More Interest Being Shown This
Year-Large Exhibit Is
Now Assured

One Of the large and popular di-
in which the women of Gal
latin county are particularly in
terested is the Needlework depart
ment at the fair. Last year there
were a large number of exhibitors
in this department and the entries
Of exceptionally high quality.
This year interest is being
shown in needlework and the depart
ment, under the experienced super
vision of Mrs. George A. Roosevelt,
will be a big attraction for all wOm-
en- interested in the art of good sew
ing.
The premium list offers attractive
cash prizes on a large variety Of
sewing. The classification includes
infants and children's wear, prac-
tical home sewing, bed room needle
work, dining room n~eedlework, hand
kerchiefs, and miscellaneous needle
work. In addition to the cash
prizes, a number Of attractive special
prizes are offered. Provision has
been made for the best example of
needlework by women over 65 years
of age and by children under 16
years.
Articles competing for prizes must
be made by the person exhibiting
them and they must have beer
finished within the year preceding
the exhibit. Needlework exhibits
will be judged on the basis o
suitability Of article to use
choice Of material, ~fineness or coarse
ness of thread with reference to de
sign and other materials used, an
ease of laundering. Eveness an
neatness Of stitches and stitching
buttonholes and buttons, harmony Q
color, and simplicity are also impOl
tant factors.
For additional information cor
corning che Needlework departmeT
apply to Mrs. George A. Roosevelt
Bozeman.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
HAPPY EVENT AT
A BOHEMIAN Home
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Brandenburg
Celebrate seth Wedding
Anniversary II

One of the delightful social events
of last week in Bozeman was the cele-
brstion, on Saturday, Of their 56th
wedding anniversary by Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Brandenburg, for As years
residents of this city. The celebra-
ton was held at the Brandenburg
home, 122 West Lamme street, and
was attended by a number of rela-
tives and friends.
The principal event of the day was
an elaborate wedding breakfast at
high noon for which 16 covers were
laid. Those present, besides Mr.. and
Mrs. B~randenburg, were a son, Will
Brandenburg, of Kent, Wash, who
came here for the occasion; a daugh-
ter, Mrs. H. C. Good of Townsend,
and her son, Leroy; another daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. H. Harris, and Mr.. Har-
ris; a third daughter, Mrs. A. J.
Walrath, and her mother-in-law,
Mrs. Harriet Walrath, and a niece,
Miss Reetha Foley; Mrs. Mary E.
Moore and sons, Robert Laskey and
Emmett Moore, and Mrs. Moore; and
Mr.. and Mrs. AL L. Chapman, all Of
Bozeman. Another son, Sam Bran
denburg, was here the previous week
visiting his parents, but vas called
to his home in Los Angeles, Calf,
and could not remain for the cele-
bration.
The Pythian Sisters, Of which Mrs.
Brandenburg has been a member for
many years, sent a beautiful center
piece of roses and sweet peas, and
the Brandenburg home was filled
with other flowers sent by relatives
and admiring friends.
Saturday, besides being Mr.. and
Mrs. Brandenburg's seth wedding an
~niversary, was also the 18th birth
day anniversary Of a grandson, Le-
roy Good, and that occasion, too, was
fibtingly observed.
Mr.. Brandenbarg was for many
years a prominent contractor and
builder here, but has now retired.
He and Mrs. B~randenburg have in
BozemaR end the Gallatin valley a
host Of friends who are extending
warm congratulations upon their COM
pletion Of Sc years Of happy married
life.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
COURIER
FOR NEW FEATURE

Arrangements have been made
by The BOzeman Courier to re-
ceive a weekly copyrighted news
release, by J. A. McNaughtOn,
vice president and general man.
ager of the Los Angeles Union
Stock Yards, dealing with the
general livestock producing, dis
tributing and marketing situation
in the West, and especially in the
Northwest and on the Pacific
coast.
Mr.. McNaughtOn is conceded to
be an outstanding authority on
practical livestock economics and
we feel that mis- cunR,-Rts will be
of much interest and value to
readers of The Courier. Everyone
is interested in the livestock stu
atiCn because it bears such a close
relationship to the prosperity of
this section.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
AUTO And
INDUSTRIAL SHOW
Latest in Cars, Machinery and
Implements to Be Exhibit
ted at Fair

Automobile dealers, merchants and
implement men of Gallatin county
will have attractive and unusual ex-
hibits at the fair here September q,
%, and "a, according to L. E. Hath
away, superintendent of the indus
trial department.
Seven automobile dealers have
made application for space to show
their latest models. Many of them
will have :heir 1927 styles by fair
time. It is estimated that the auto
show will represent at least $75,0 900
in value. 1t will be located to the
right of the main gate and the space
will be surrounded by an attractive
white fence.
The industrial exhibits will be
housed in the new building. Nearly
all the space has been sold. Any
merchant desiring a booth should
make application to the Bozemau
Chamber of Commerce at once A
number of merchants, realizing the
tremendous advertising value of dis
playing their goods before more than
$4,000 people, are planning very at
tractive and extensive exhibits.
The machinery and implement
dealers are planning extensive demon.
strations of tractors and ~labor-saving
machinery Of all kinds and descrip.
lions. A plot of ground centrally 10
Gated has been laid off in lots anC
sections for assignment to exhibits
The exhibitors will erect booths anC
tents to cover tho smaller nipple
ments. The machinery displays will
at,-&cc the attention Of every farme.
on the grounds.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
long DISTANCE
RATES REDUCED
Cut Will Save Public 100000
Annually-Other Changes
to Improve Service

Important changes involving a gen
eral readjustment in long distance
rates.. and in the evening and night
period during which reduced rates ap-
ply, are announced by The Mountain
States Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany. The changes are effective on
all calls from points in the Mountain
states territory to points in the ter
ritory of any other associated COM
pany. They are made, the company
states, for the benefit of users of
long distance service and to elm
mate service difficulties which the
present schedule has brought about.
Rates Lowered
The net result of the readjustment
in rates will be a saving to the tele,
phone users of the country of approx
imately three million dollars a year
To points outside the territory of the
Mountain States company and 15C
miles or more distant the rates are
substantially reduced. The greater
the distance, the greater the reduc.
ton. A few rates for distances be
tween "a and 10 miles will be ad
justed to make the schedule consist
ent throughout, but in these cases tn,
increase of the basic station-to-sta
Ition rate will be only five cents.
One of the interesting changes from
the public's viewpoint is that b,
which one and a half hours have beei
added to the reduced rate period. Re
duced rates on station-to-station call
will begin at z p. m. instead of 8:3
,p. M, as formerly. Between z p. n
and $3.50 p. m. the discount will b
approximately 25 per cent of the da
Standardization rates, and from 8:3
p. m. to 4:30 a. M, about so per Ger
Of the day rates. These discount
; will apply where the day station-tC
station rate is 40 cents or more, wit
a minimum reduced rate of IS cent
Because of the unsatisfactory serviC
conditions which it brought about, tn
. existing midnight discount is discol
/. tinued.
Under the new schedule station-t,
e station calls may be made at sui
e stantial reductions as early as z
S m, and persons wishing to take a,
e vantage Of the lowest rates of the {
e hours may make their calls any tin
after $3.50 p. m. Thus, although Il
midnight discount is discontinue
e the longer reduced rate period and Il
e substantial reductions applying
l. basic rates to distant points me;
" that this change will make little di
d ference in the cost of night calls.
Il Another change that will be We
coined is the extension of the pr
ilege Of reversing charges to inclu
station Ito station calls wheth
placed during the day, evening
night-where the rate is 25 cents
more. In the last few year the u
Of long distance service has been /
creasing constantly and many stu
lions nov arise where the reversal
charges is of advantage to the Gu
toner who calls for a certain numb,
D. Hence this privilege is an added co
l. venience and saving to the public.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03

One death out of every 10 is dae to
accidental injuries.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
REFERENDUM WILL
BE MAILED VOTERS

Copies of Referendum Measure No.
%, the object Of which it to provide,
for state purposes, for an increase in
the rate Of taxation on real and per-
sOnal property, are now in the hands
of J. H. Harris, county clerk and re-
corder, and within the next few days
will be mailed to Gallatin county cleo
tors. The referendum will be voted
upon at the general election next
Novmber 2.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-03
PLANTING WINTER WHEAT.

Already considerable acreage in
Gallatin county is being sown to win
ter wheat, especially in the vicinity
Of Three Forks and Willow Greek.
The ground, due Ito plentiful rainfall,
is in splendid condition for seeding,
and farmers are taking advantage Of
this favorable circumstance. Some
planting also has been done in the
Springhill section.
Evening star., 1926-02-07
FESS Makes ANSWER TO CRITICS
OF FEDERAL AID TO HIGHWAYS
Senator Says Destruction of Principle Underlying
System of Building Roads to Meet Transporta-
ton Needs Would Be National Disaster.

nornic, units. and that. from AN eco
nomic standpoint, all the States are
interdependent." He continued:
1T Is believed that our interstate
roads are at the moment tagging be
hind the gigantic requirements OF
highway transportation.
THE Government Is not spending
too much for highways. No Federal
expenditure is paying a higher dlvI.
dend to our people than the annual
appropriation for roads. To scrap this
policy would be nothing short OF dis
aSter. Public sentiment would not
stand for 1t and national self-interest
commits tho Government to the tul-
iillInent OF the present program. Not
until 1t is completed can we have as
surance that we have a truly national
highway system.
The building of good roads has
next to the establishment of schools,
been the greatest factor in bringing
better understanding and in develop
ing solidarity and cohesion between
our far.fiung communities and States.
There Is no one effort for un,fying the
whole country into one people like
road-building.
Without the present system OF
supervision and cooperation we would.
no doubt, have eXpensivcly constructed
roads seldom used and which would
not be justified from the amount of
traffic they bear. which would be the
worst form of economic extravagance.
As 1t is. we have assurance that the
real earning value Of q highway is
the end sought. In a word. it means
that we are building better roads in
accord with a national plan.
1T would be difficult to conceive O
more fallacious argument than that
put forward by those who contend
that the necessity for Federal partici.
Evening star., 1926-02-07

patton Hes in the far West or in the
Middle West and South, The need
Is III all respects national. II Is
vitally essential that the populous
sections of the Last should have
adequate highways. for they make
the heaviest demands on our inter.
state road system.
Federal participation IN the sparsely
settled States of the West Is not differ
ent in principle, although the need is
more acute by reason OF the long
stretches Of sparsely settled areas In
which the Federal Government still
holds q large percentage OF public
land, exempt from taxation. The
Eastern corporations. which we are
told pay the taxes, draw a large part
Of their wealth from these spersoly
settled areas, anu their economic de-
velopmcnt is vital to the railroads and
mining companies, whether the head
quarters Of these be in New York. In
Denver or in San Francisco.
THAT the Western States are alive
to their responsibility in the matter Of
road building and arc not leaving the
Job to the Federal Government or to
tho Eastern States Is proven by the
heavy per capita expenditures which
they annually apply to highways. for
such expenditures are not equaled in
any other section OF the country"
Evening star., 1926-02-07
THE OLD MECHANIC SAYS:

It's a strange thing how Conscien-
tious car owners will insist upon
havin' me write down on paper all the
things they want me to do when work
in on the car. while the truth of the
matter is they bring the car to me
because they forgot to write down the
jobs they did themselves. Every day
brings car with trouble caused by its
owners forgetfulness.
One of my customers does his own
greasin. Hes very conscientious
about it. hut he wont take a tip and
keep a record in writ!n. Every now
and again he forgetS some vital part
of the car and comes around for help.
It's an old sayin' in my line. and
true. that if they don't write Il down
in black and white, the repair man
will have to do II for them.
It's the easiest thing in the world
to overlook some vital part Of the car
when servicin' it. Also, when there's
no full record there's too much risk OF
givin' some parts too much attention.
have in mind a chap who put so
much oil on the generator bearin's the
Evening star., 1926-02-07
CLOSED CAR TREND
OF ANCIENT ORIGIN
Begun Centuries Ago When Egyp-
tian Women Refused to Ride
in Open Chariots.

The closed car trend, noticeable to-
day. really began centuries before the
Christian era. 1t had its birth in the
objections raised by Grecian women
to open chariotS.
This curious fact IS pointed out by
J. ;. Hunt, vice president OF the Hayes
Hunt corporation.
The Greek maidens." says Mr.
Hunt. when they drove forth in car
3iages, drew silk curtains about them
and sat inClosed, resting on cushions
of goat leather. How very familiar
this sounds when we hear our modern
sisters and wives requesting the great
er convenience of closed models. to be
protected from the wind and the
weather. SO that they may wear deli.
cate garments and not have their COM
pleXionS muSSed.
"One has only TO walk through any
bodybuilding plant to see the pre-
i,onderanCe of closed cars being built
And evidently the ancient Greek char
lot makers Wer" confronted by q Very
similar demand for = vehicle which
would please the woman in the case
one which would assure safety. beauty
and comfort III travel, and one which
would have refined appointments be-
yond the mere masculine taste for rae.
ing chariotS.
Evening star., 1926-02-07
SPRING TIRE OUTPUT
TO BREAK RECORDS
Despite High Rubber Prices, Indus.
try Expects Banner
Production.

Despite high crude rubber prices.
American tire manufacturers are pre-
pairing sor new high production marks
during the first six months OF the
present year, An exceptionally high
output OF automobiles last year and
prospective new sales and production
records this Spring and Summer art
the factors that are regarded as Ger
tain to bring a new volume OF bust.
ness.
Orders from automobile makers al.
ready received by Akron tire COM
panies are indicative Of the rush that
will como soon. In spite Of the Spring
dating agreement. which was in eff.
feet until January !, rubber plants in
tho Ohio city have been running at
virtually full capacity for several
weeks
Stocks on hand are regarded as
large enough to meet only immediate
delivery orders.