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The Bozeman courier., 1926-01-29
MONTANA CO.OPERATTVES MARKETED
$l,5OO,OOO WORTH PRODUCTS in 1925

Cooperative marketing enterprises |
of Montana farmers, sponsored and
encouraged by the Montana Extension
service, sold farm and live stock
products valued at more than a mil
lion and a half dollars in 1925, ac-
cOrding to a report just issued by J.
c. Taylor, director of the Montana
Extension service. The % cO-Opera-
tive organizations which tie up di-
rectly with the activities Of extension
agents are found in 19 counties Of the
state and have 4,O93 members.
Activities of Agents
Mr.. Taylor explains that while ex-
tension agents take no part in the
operation or management Of coop
erative marketing associations, a
practice which is forbidden by fed
eral regulations governing the Exten-
sion service, they do make marketing
studies in the counties in which they
serve and provide information to
farmers and stockmen for the i'm
provement Of marketing conditions.
If farmers conclude that cooperative
marketing organizations are needed,
the extension agents are called upon
for advice and guidance in establish
ing practical cooperative marketing
systems.
Last year the cooperative market
ing associations so established in the
state marketed 392 carloads Of live
stock, chiefly beef cattle and hogs
500, ,728 pounds of turkeys, 45O cases
of eggs, 335,0O0 pounds Of buttertat
68A,344 pounds of wool, 5OO,OO'
pounds Of alfalfa seed and A car
loads of seed potatoes.
Valley County Leads
Valley county leads the state in co
operative marketing activities OF thu
kind. The four organizations Of tn
county-Northern Montana Alfalfa
Growers association, Valley Count.
Creamery and Produce company, Val
ley County Poultry Shipping assocla
ton and Milk River Cooperative Live
stock Shipping association ~ with
total membership of 46O, markete
S237, 900 worth Of products. In poln
Of membership the Prairie Count
Shipping association is first with 4o
members. This organization market
ed s1s2,S worth Of livestock an
other farm products in 1925. IN
Saltwater Wool Growers associate
marketed 100000 pounds Of woo
valued at $4,000, during the pas
year.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-01-29
MONTANA STATE FORESTS ARE NOT
FOR SALE, SAYS ATTORNEY GENERAL

Certain timber lands were set
aside by the legislature in 1911 for
state forest purposes, and it is ap-
parent from the provision of Chapter
179, laws of 1925, that there has
been adopted a policy of establishing
state forests which shall not be dis
posed of, but shall be maintained for
the timber and other crops that may
be grown thereon" says Attorney
General L. A. Foot in an opinion rem
dered the state fOrester's office on
January 19.
Applications to Buy
This opinion was given in response
to a request of the state forester for
advice in regard to two applications
to purchase portions of state forests.
One of these applications covers the
shores Of Fish lake in the Saltwater
state forest. Such a sale would vir-
tually transfer the lake to private
ownership. The other is an appli-
cation to purchase a lake shore site
for summer residence purposes. In
these instances the attorney generals
opinion is, in effect, that the iegisla-
ture has set aside as state forests,
and that the land in question, being
within a state forest, is not subject
to sale.
Secondary Uses.
The lands involved in the applica-
tions, according to State Forester r.
p. Mclaughlin, have been classified
as state forests, and therefore are
subject to the provisions cf Chapter
179, laws Of 1925. The use proposed
in each case is provided for under the
state forest law, but such uses are
made secondary to timber production
and watershed protection. ''Were it
not so provided" asserts the state
forester, @these secondary and subsid-
iary uses could be made to obstruct
the primary purpose for which the
state forests were created and there
by fritter away valuable public prop
erty.
Revenue from Timber
mo provision was made in the
state constitution fer leasing state
forests or timber lands, but the new
law does provide that the state for
ester may handle those uses under
permit. There are nearly 100 sec
ondary uses. including sites for dams,
residence sites, stock grazing. fur
/ farming, and the Ike. These give
small revenues, however. The bulk
Of the 100000 annual revenues comes
lfrom sales as timber.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-01-29

Grain smut prevention methods are
being advocated by representatives
of the colleges of agriculture, and the
United States department Of agricul
ture. The Northwest Grain Smut
Prevention committee, with headquar-
ters in the offices Of the Minneapolis
Civic and Commerce association, has
been formed to back up the work of
these agricultural leaders and to do
everything possible to impress upon
the Northwest the necessity of treat
ing grain seed this year.
1000 Per Cent Profit
every cent a farmer invests in the
treatment of seed to prevent smut
will return him a profit of 81 ,OO0,"
says Professor A. N. Hume cf the
South Dakota Agricultural college.
"South Dakota alone lost at least
$1,000,000 last year through the raw
ages caused by smut"
"Seventy-five per cent Of the wheat
brought to one country elevator was
badly smutted," says DR.. E. c. Stalk
man, plant pathclogist, College of
Agriculture, University Of Minnesota.
"The percentage Of heads destroyed
by smut ranges from 1 to so per cent.
This means, Of course, a corresponding
reduction in yield. The loss on ac-
count of smut on small grains in Min
nesota ranges frcm $4,0OO,0OO to ST.
100000 annually"
"The Northwest is in need of in
formation relative to damage done by
grain smut last year in order to de-
! crease the ravages of this menace, 4,
Continued on page Sixteen)
The Bozeman courier., 1926-01-29
TO GIVE PLAY.

The Boys and the Girls glee clubs
of Gallatin County High school are
working jointly on an operetta, "Once
in a Blue Moon," which is to be pre-
sented the afternoon of February II
and the evening Of February Is. Miss
Evans is dramatic coach and Miss
Hood is director.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-01-29
Grain Smut Cost Farmers Of Northwest $5OOOOOO Last Year
Menace SERIOUS, LEADERS DECLARE;
SEED TREATMENT sure PREVENTIVE
UNLESS CHECKED, GREATER LOSSES WILL RESULT
IN 1926 - PREVENTION CAMPAIGN Is
NOW BEING PLANNED

"Stnkng" odor declare competent agr
cultural authorities the prosperity
this year Smut losses of $OOOOO suffered by
Northwest in 1925 Unless the checked this will
trivial beside the losses which will be incurred in 1926
There is only preventive all authorities agree-the
treating of grain seed proper adopted before
spring planting the threatened disaster the crop
be averted.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-01-29
GROW CREEK IRRIGATION PROJECT TO
DEVELOP One STATES GARDEN SPOTS
RAPID PROGRESS NOW BEING MADE ON IMPORTANT
ENTERPRISE NEARLY ALL NEEDED
ACREAGE SIGNED UP
By A. E. McFatridge, Secretary,
Crow Creek Irrigation District.

Reclang of the Grow Greek valley of the potential gar
den spots of the Treasure state is process OF emerging
the realm OF possibility into that of achievement
After long anticipation and many delays progress OF most
satisfactory nature being Nearly all Of the required
acreage has been signed up plans for rushing to completion
on this irrigation project ready for execution
The Bozeman courier., 1926-01-29
MONTANA SHEEP AND CATTLE
ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
FEED SHORT IN SOME AREAS BUT GENERALLY is
CONSIDERED SUFFICIENT, SAYS REPORT
RANGES HAVE IMPROVED

Generally excellent condition of Montana sheep and cattle
shown by reports from socmen the Montana Cooperative
Crop and Livestock Reporting service. While feed little
short spets general sufficient winter
needs Reports indicate much less activity in contracting spring
lambs than year ago. and inquiry for wool is also quiet
compared with January, 1925.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12
GHPATRIC LEFT
 FOR SOUTH MONDAY
Ws: h Res. of Spirits, Feeling That He Had Been of
 Help
Trip North Will Cost Estate Les.
 Than $4oo

C. Harold Gilpatrie is back m the federal prison at Atlanta after be. ing in Connecticut three weeks under writ of habeas corpus in order that he might be questioned by the credi tors of his bankrupt estate. The former cashier of the First National Bank spent nearly every day he was in the north answering questions and assisting in unraveling either the af fairs of his bankrupt estate or of the First National Bank. His last worl was performed at the Citizens Natio. nal Bank, Saturday afternoon where with Receiver George M Coffin. the work of accounting for funds thereto fore untraced. was concluded. It has since been made known by the re ceiver that he has been able. with Gil. patric's assistance. to trace every dol Lar of the S3s3, GOO that has been nn. accounted for up to this time. In fact more than this amount was trae ed. This explained by the fact that the receiver found that Gilpatric had put his own money into the bank to make up some of the shortage. the total so returned amounting to over S40. .000
 Gilpatrie spent his last day. Sunday at the home of his parents on Ere mont street He left this city with his guard on the l042 train for Hart ford and. after lunching at the Hotel Bond. spent a part of the afternoon at an oculist's. It is understood that the necessity will soon arise for re. moving the eyeball of his left eye He has not entirely given up hope that he may regain some sight of the left eye. This hope is meager and a times Gilpatrie expresses himself a. having abandoned all hope of ever seeing daylight again.
 In the evening Gilpatrie and his guard left for New York where they boarded a late night train for the south arriving in Atlanta. Wednesday Because 1f Gilpatric being kept st much of the time at his home in Put nam the expense of his coming north 1t is estimated. will not be over S400 Before he was allowed to make the trip the trustee of his bankrupt estate had to furnish a thousand dollars cash te assure his expenses being paid. II is to be supposed that the balance above that actually used will be re- turned Co the referee
 Those with Gilpatrie during his last hours in Connecticut were impressed with his increased cheerfulness. Ee seemed Go feel that he had been able to accomplish something and felt that he had done all he could te assist in straightcning out the maze of trans. actions that confronted the receiver of the bank and his trustee m bank runtcN.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12
ACTION AGAINST
 UNCLE'S ESTATE
Adelard Muir Claims Attorney to Blame For Case Not Be-
 ing Brought
Come, to Sudden Halt.-Demurrer to
 Be Filed

The case of Adelard Muir against the estate of his uncle. Nazaire Pelo- quin of Putnam. who died in April 1922, was begun in the superior court before Judge Dickinson, Tue day morning The case came to ., sudden ending when counsel argued the admission of certain evidence that brought out the fact that the question at present involved Is one of law. Fol lowing a short recess in which counsel talked the situation over if was agreed that a demurrer Co the reasons of ap- peal from probate should be entered by counsel for the estate and that counsels on both sides file briefs on the question.
 Enough evidence was introduced 70 show that. following his uncle's death Muir put in q claim against the estate amounting to Sl0.000. This claim was disailowed by the probate judge whereupon Muir sought counsel and requested that suit be brought against the estate.
 For some reason or other the suit was not brought and the statutory period of four months in which suits of that nature may be brought elaps- ed.
 The present action is in effect 10 al- low an extension of time for filing claims. on the grounds, as claimed by the appellant, that he did all he could to get the matter before the court and that 1t was due to the fault of his attorney, instructed to bring the ac- tion, that barred him in the first in stance This. the appellant claims, is good ground for the allowance of an extension of time that he may again file his claim and, If the claim is disallowed. appeal and have the merits of the claim heard.
 Nazaire Peloquin was the owner oi the Victory Theatre building on Main street The block was built by Muir who is a contractor. and the claim it is understood. grows out of the contract for building the block ani a balance claimed to be due on this contract and for other money matters and transactions between nephew and uncle.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12
FINANCIAL PROOF
Furnished by FPS Car Owners First
 Month New Law Effective

The state motor vehicle department required 225 owners of motor vehi- cles in Connecticut 10 furnish proof of financial responsibility during the month of January, it Is revealed by
 the first announcement concerning the administration of the new law on this subject This was due to the fact that seVenty-four of them caused property damage during the month, fifty-three were convicted of speed ing. forty-two of reckless driving and twenty-nine of intoxication while driving, twenty-three caused personal injury and four evaded responsibility after an accident.
 Given the alternative of filing an
 insurance certificate, bond, real estate lien, collateral or money as proof of their financial responsibility
 to satisfy any claim for possible future damages of at least Sl0.000 by reason of personal injury to or the death of any person and for damages of at least $l.000 to property, ITO
 promptly flied certificates of insur- ance. Thirty-eight failed to respond to registered letters stating the re-
 quirements imposed upon them under the new law and are now on the re- gistration suspension list. Several of those who filed insurance certificates had not previously held insurance, it was shown by the papers filed with the department. but the great major. |ity of them were covered by insur- anee before they came under the pro- visions of the financial responsibility i law by their faulty driving as noted above.
 Since the Connecticut law on this subject is believed Co be the first of its kind anywhere. considerable in- lterest has been manifested in it's operation The law Is often referred
 to as a compulsory insurance" law, which is a misnomeT. as it provides l four methods other than insurance by
 which to prove financial responsibility, and none of the methods is required of people who have not, by their own acts. made themselves liable to it's provision.
 For the administration of this new phase of the motor vehicle depart ment's activities. separate division has been established, which deals ex- clusively with the cases of registrants whose cars have been involved in any of the offenses named in the first paragraph.
 One effect of the law has been to cause an increased demand from in- surance companies for certified copies of the driving record of certain driv- CTS who have presumably applied to them for insurance. II k believed that this additional checking of driv ers, records wiil have tendency to promote safety on the public high ways, for drivers will realize that, if they are unable to furnish satis- factory proof of financial responsi- bility, their right Go operate cars Of their own on Connecticut highways will be forfeited.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12
RELIEF CORPS NOTES

The W. R. (. meeting was held or Tuesday afternoon. the president, Mrs Cora R. Adams. presiding. The re lief committee. sewing committee and child welfare committee have all been very busy the past few weeks. Sym pathy was extended to the sick mem bers and hopes for their speedy re- covery and return to the corps meet ings expressed. Mrs. Adams gave a fine report of the school of instruction which she attended in New London last week, and several ladies gave readings.
 After the meeting delictable refresh ments were served by the quarterly committee and all enjoyed the social hour following
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12
UNION

Otis Burnham has purchased new truck.
 Miss Helen Willard of Mashapaug has been Ill with tonsilitis.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. K Howard made a trip to Storrs Wednesday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Myron Heck visited Mir. and Mrs. Charles Rindge one day last week.
 Miss Mary Agard and Miss Gladys Young each spent the weekend at their respective homes.
 Mrs George Kostur is home from West Dudley where she has been for several weeks while her brother John was iH Southbridge hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. H. K Howard afe delighted with the birth of little niece at Stafford Memorial hospital, Cynthia Seule Kelsey. born Go Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Kelsey of Stafford Mrs Kelsey is a sister of Mrs. Howard
 The next meeting of the Union Parent Teachers Association will be al the town hall Friday evening, Mar t2. at 50 o'clock The entertainment
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12
ASHFORD

John Whitford has sold his driving horse Co Charles Tripp.
 Ida Bartlett visited her sister in Norwich over the weekend.
 William Arnold is employed a; the Jordan garage in Willimantie.
 Percy French was at his home over the weekend. also Ernest and Carl Lewis.
 Mrs. Carpenter has returned home after being in St. Joseph's hospital for a few days
 Dr. Pike will have office hours a: the home of Mrs. Theodore Smith Thursday afternoons
 (. D. Tatem. II. L. Tatem, Ian Byers ard John Tatem attended the automobile show in Boston Saturday
 Nj. R. Robertson, supervisor of schools, gave an illustrated lecture (, the children on Italy Tuesday af ternoon and he recently gave one eu- tilted A Trip Around the World They were very interesting as well as instructive.
 These are the kind of eggs for hens Co lay when they are sold by the pound. Charles Tripp has bullet that recently laid an eggs that weigh. ed four and one-half ounces and measured eight and one-half by seven inches around it
 Children having perfect attendance for February in the grammar room were Anthony and Helen Chilkott Elizabeth and Joseph Yoskovieh. Sto well and Kenneth Walker. Eugene French. Alfred Warren. Elizabeth fatem and Harvey Spink. Those 1T the primary room were Mary and George Chilkott. Agnes. Verna and Francis Yeskoyich. Julius Hoppe and John fatem
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12
TOWN TAX IS
 TwENTY.THREE MILLS

The adjourned annual town meet ing for the purpose of laying tax fol the year 1926 was held at the muniei pal building. Monday. It was voted t lay the same tax as last year, 23 mills Only fourteen voters participated 1T the meeting, which lasted but few minutes. The action of the town makes the town and city tax the same as lasi year.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12

An early stagecoach line between Boston and New York advertised that passengers reaching Hartford al three o'clock in the morning would be allowed to sleep in their seats until five.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12

Since remote times the surgeons Of India have used the mandibles of ants as sutures for closing the edges of wounds.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12
ATTAWAUGAN

Joseph Aubin was a visitor in Woonsoeket on Saturday
 Miss Alice Aubin and Miss Addie Stone spent Saturday in Woonsocket.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dumas of Rroek6eld Mass, spent part of last week with Mrs Della LHomme.
 Mir and Mrs. Joseph Lapalme of GrosVenordalr spent the week end with Mir and Mrs Joseph Tatraulf
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12

The chatter of French heels in 2 Paris subway transfer station is not unlike that of flock of sheep running up a concrete gangSay.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12

-.,,;sh is the leading speech of bna-l5 being spoken by is0,000,- iss .sa German is second with l20,0oo,- H00.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12

committee have arranged Co have A. j. Brnndage the Connecticut state club leader. address the meeting
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12

China contributed to the hofti culture of Florida the Satsuma orange and the tung tree
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12

Luminous night-sticks for Paris traffic policemen are the latest thing in safety
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-12

~b. annual license fee for an auto the I"nsn is more than s200 and ' si;ps ss sells for 40 cents gallon.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-09

and Donald Crisp as genial kind of pirate. In support of these are some 500 of as wicked looking free booters as ever stepped out of a story book.
 The Capitol presentation will fea- ture the original musical setting us- ed during the New York run played by the Capitol orchestra, William S. Jeffs, directing.
 The scale of prices for its local showing will be popular. $2.O0 being the price at it's Broadway showing. There will also be a special show for children after school and par ents are urged to send the children 10 this show as the production will delight the kiddios. The price will be special at 15 cents.
 On Sunday night there will be two complete shows. the second at S:S0 and on Monday, Tuesday and We'd nesday there will be continuous shows with ''The Black Pirate" ap- bearing at 2:SO. 4:45, zoo and 9:15.
 On Thursday the program will change and will offer two excellent pictures in the presentation Of that famous comedy hit, Kosher Kitty Kelly with Vera Gordon, Nat Carr, and Viola Dana. The companion feature will offer Florence Vidor in You Never Know Women"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-09
Spring Magic" at
 Parsons Next Week

The appearance of Le Roi Operti in Spring Magic" which comes to Parsons theater. Hartford. October Il, 12 and l3, with a Wednesday matinee, marks a return of one of the best known theatrical songsters to his original work. MT. Operti. who plays the role of the doctor in Spring Magic" Rachel Crothers own musical version of her one-time stage success, "SO East" deserted music for the drama eight years ago. During that time he has ap- peared in any number of produc- lions. but mainly in the Shakes perian drama.
 One Of the most important roles played by Mr. Operti was that of Jodelet in "Cyrano de Bergeric" with Walter Hampden's production of the celebrated play. During the season of 1935-26 he appeared with Walter Hampden in the repertoire of Shakesperian productions, and last spring he played leading role in Mark Twaln's Joan of Arc" as produced and directed by Mime. Clara Clemens.
 And now after all these eight years of work on the stage, Mir. ODerti once more returns 10 music and the roles that were so familiar to him and 10 his public.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-09
MANY INDIANS IN
 BIGLYCEUN DRAMA
"Ihe Last Frontier" Is Tale Of
 Buffalo Bill and the West

Approximately 1500 Indian bucks, squaws and Navajo children appear in scenes in the Metropolitan pro- duction of The Last Frontier" which Is to be displayed at the Ly- ceum theater for four days, begin ming tomorrow night. The Fate of q Flirt." starring Dorothy Revier anJ Forrest Stanley, is the compan- ion feature and starting Monday the usual serial. "The Fighting Marine" /" with Gene Tunney as the star. will be shown. The bill will be complete ly changed on Thursday.
 "The Last Frontier" is story of the west in the days when brave men and women faced death at the hands of warning Indians and rene grade whites. It is a romantic, thrilling, appealing story supcrhly enacted by a cast that includes William Boyd, hero of "The Volga Boatman," Jack Hoxie, J. Farrell Macdonald and Marguerite De La Motte. The story is of the days of such adventurous spirits of Buffalo Bill, General Custer. "Pawnee Kill er," Wild Bilr' Hickok, 'Nit" Car son and others and all these noted characters have again come to life in this drama. Buffalo Bill is en- acted by Hoyie and Frank Lackteen, noted as an Indian character player, has the part of the Indian Scout. The picture was filmed at Gap Trading Post, Arizona.
 Wild Bill' Hickol1, one of the characters of the west impersonated in this story, was a noted gunman but on the side of the law and order His reputation as a two-gun fight CT was great. He was lightning quick on the draw and as a '. s, marshal had killed over two score men in his day. He never turned hiG back to a door or window but once and then he was shot through the head from behind, ending his career.
 "The Fate of a Flirt," in brief, is