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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06
NOT so CERTAIN NOW
PRESIDENT is SLIPPING

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The Demo-
cratic political prophets who a few
weeks ago inaugurated a solemn dis
cussion with themselves as to wheth-
er the president was or was not slip
ping, have begun to grow a little
dubious not only as to the s~cundness
but as to the wisdom of their vision.
Their first great disappointment
came from the fact that the white
house refused to show any interest
in the prediction and ignored the
thing completely, and went on it's
way, despite all the midsummer heat,
in formulating and executing plans
for the better administration of the
government
When the people contrast cOndi-
tions in America where the total Of
unemployment is at a minimum as
against the European situation
where there are at least 100000
people who are idle; when they con-
trast the American dollar with the
curious tumble of falling currency
abroad, and when with each quarterly
tax bill they are again brought to an
appreciation that a steady, consist
emit and successful ef6crt is being
made to reduce the total of private
moneys for public expenses, it is NJ
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06

Montana dairy industry thriving.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06
THE FOREST FIRES

A concrete idea of the extent and fury OF the
great forest fires which for more than a fortnight
have been raging in the forests of western Mon
tana may be gained from the official statement
that it is costing the government approximately
$4,000 a day to battle them.
These fires are described by news dispatches
as the worst in Is years, and already have burned
over more than 10000 acres of fine timber land.
Two thousand five hundred men are on the fire
lines in District No. 1 of the Forest Service, which
includes Montana, northern Idaho, and western
Washington, and more fire fighters are being
recruited. This week a rumor was current that
unless the fire situation showed improvement
soon, the national guard might be called out to
help battle the flames.
This appalling destruction of millions upon
millions of feet of valuable timber which cannot
be reproduced in less than a hundred or more
years only serves to emphasize the Importance
of fire prevention. 1t is never inopportune to
preach and insist upon care with fire in the woods.
It is true that many of these blazes were set by
lightning, and could not have been prevented, but
it is equally true that scores of them were due
to the carelessness of campers, tourists, ranchers,
and others.
AS MOntana's wooded areas become more thick
ly settled and as more and more people each year
spend their vacations in the forests, the battle
to prevent such fires as are now devastating the
Treasure states beautiful woods will become in
tense. Victory will come only when the public
cO-Operates Fundamentally and continuously with
the men whose duty it is to guard one of the
most valuable resources of which we can boast
We have a lot of miliOnaires in America, but few o.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06
THE GOOD ROADS LAW

The good roads law, the initiation of which is
now being completed, has been placed before the
people of Montana so that they may be enabled,
if they give it approval, to match all of the
federal aid money allotted to this state and to
carry on a progressive highway policy through
a 10-year period from 1927 to 1897.
The initiated measure amends the present
gasoline tax statutes and provides simply for a
revenue of three cents a gallon instead of two
cents a gallon, as heretofore. 1t amounts, there
fore, to an increase of one cent a gallon on the
gasoline consumption of the state. It has been
estimated by the state automobile association that
this increase would result in an additional average
cost to each Montana motOrist of $3.50 a year.
All of the revenue produced by this initiated
measure will go into the state fund to match
federal aid, and the cooperative money thus OBJ
tanned will be used for construction, reconstruc-
ton, betterment, and maintenance of the Mon
tana highway system to which government funds
may be applied. Practically speaking, this revenue
would be used for the completion of the Montana
federal highway system during a period of 10
years and for the maintenance of what has been
and shall be thus constructed.
No change is made in the automobile tax money.
which goes back to the counties for use upon
roads, as heretofore. The increase of 1 cent a
gallon on gasoline is provided because the present
twO-cent tax would not produce enough money to
save the federal aid, and the counties have been
largely opposed to the giving up of license tax
revenue. All of the three-cent gasoline tax will
be used for highway purposes, whereas only Is
per cent of the proceeds of the present gasoline
law has been going to the state road fund and so
per cent has been going TO the general fund Of
the state.
The government is allOtting about $1,5O0,OOO
to Montana for each fiscal year. There is now
available to this state about $4,5OO,OOO which has
been appropriated and allotted. This sum viii
expire by limitation as follows: One third on
June 80, 1927; another third on June so, 1928
and another third on June 80, 1929. On June 80
1926, Montana lost s655,OOO Of government
money.
If the initiated bill passes, it is estimated that
with the increasing use Of gasoline, it win be
possible to save al Of the federal aid money which
n to Montana during the next 1O-year period
and to complete and maintain this states fedora.
highway system-a system which wiz reach every
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06

wonder that the Democratic slogan
met with poor success.
Governor Al Smith, unwittingly
perhaps, but none the less effectively,
settled the question himself by MAX
ing a solemn pilgrimage to White
Pine camp. Men run to fires, not to
ruins. The governor is too good a
publicity seeker to have attempted to
bask in the light of a star that was
sinking.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06

..livestOek@ loanEcOmpany, as a repre-
sentative Of the War Finance cor
poration in handling agricultural,
loans and in other ways. He is a.
firm believer IN cooperative mar
keting and he has taken an active
part in organizing ~co-Operatives
among livestock lei
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06

county seat and will adequately connect all of the
principal cities and towns.
The Courier presents this outline of the bills
provisions, and of what it is expected to accom-
plish, simply for the information of it's readers.
Comment upon the bill will be made in a future
issue.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06
A BUMPER CROP.

Teton, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus,
Judith Basin and Pondera counties
will harvest approximately 10000
600 bushels Of wheat this year as
compared with 100000 bushels in
1925, according to estimates received
by j. c. Taylor, director Of the Mon
tana Extension service. The in
creased yield is due to larger acreage
and better condition. In many parts
of the central Montana area gains in
spring wheat yields also are ex-
pected
Montana dairy ministry thriving.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06

Uncle Al OrtOn says that when it gets so a person can
look into a radio and see as well as hear what's going on,
1t won't be safe to go anywhere on Saturday night.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06

A vacation would be all right if it weren't for the first
day or two at the office after you get back home.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-06

We have a lot of millionaires in America, but few Of
them got that way by running for office.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26

on a rifle, or the surf on the beach.
Then it came nearer, and took on 4
more shrill and strident duality | sat
up in bed-wide awake. ] knew what
it was now.
When | had switched on the reading
light ] began TO search for it's source.
But the noise had subsidized. I listened
intently | could hear nothing. Drow-
siness was upon me, and / switched out
the light again and resumed my couch.
Hardly were my eyes closed than the
song was renewed.
/ turned on the light again and began
to patrol the room. Round and round
I walked, with my head bent back so
that cguldsfix my eyes on the ceiling.
With magazine / had caught up from
table and folded into an oblong,
made several swipes at dark spots on
the plasterG None of them moved They
were the mortal remains of the rela
tives of the visitor who had dropped
in to spendsth night serenading me.
walking about a room without look
ing where you are going-which you
cannot do il you are looking directly
risky business. You col
lide With chairs and tables, and are
when you hit them to find
how rapidly you are moving when you.
think you are barely crawling along.
presently get cramp in
the back Of your neck which is unen-
durable. But nothing is as bad as
trying to get to sleep with that song !
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26

wondering what was keeping me
ing for the song to begin. | closed my
eyes and put it out of my mind. Sleep
once more came creeping into my veins
and then 'Z-i-i-i-ng" He had come
back
Silently 7 awaited him. 1t was my
purpose to lull him into false sense
of security by keeping quiet letting
him alight on me and make ready to
insert his bill, and then fell him at u
blow. l waited and he came. | cuffed
and he continued to sing.
For what seemed five minutes I be-
labored various parts of my person
with blows, but the song continued UNI
abated-now falling, now rising, like
the hum of distant threshing ma
chine.
BY this time | was thoroughly indig-
nant. My resolution not to disturb
the family any more faded into thin
air. 1 turned on the light and resumed
the hunt. This time the mosquito did
not take refuge on the wall, but con-
tinued to fly in wide circles over my
head, necessitating more craning of my
neck, and more resultant cramps. Just
as ] would get my eye on him and make
ready for a swat he would suddenly be-
come invisible This is curious power
possessed by these insects. You can see
them plainly one instant, nebulous
dot before you, the next they disappear
utterly.
At last I plainly saw him fly through
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26
BUTLER GIVEN
WATCH BY c. 0.
SHELTER men

p. p. Butler who recently resigned
his position as superintendent of the
Copper Queen smelter, was the recip
lent Saturday Of a handsome gold
watch which was presented to him by
the employees of the smelter in appreci-
alton of his services and friendship.
Butler had no inkling of what was
about to take place when he was taken
to the machine shop Saturday noon and
found gathered there a large body of
the smelter employees. James Barrett,
shop foreman, made the presentation
and ably expressed the feeling of good
fellowship held by the employees for
their former superintendent. Butler
was quite visibly affected and in a
brief response expressed his heartfelt
appreciation of the employees attitude
toward him.
On the inner case of the watch was
inscribed: presented to superintendent
p. p. Butler by the employees Of the
Copper Queen smelter, September 25,
1926"
That Butler was deeply touched by
the sentiment of his co-workers was
apparent when he later exhibited the
gift to his friends in the city.
Since 1907 Butler has been connected
with the Copper Queen smelter and has
been superintendent since 1922 His
leaving at this time is deeply regretted
by his many friends and associates
Due to i'll health, Butler was forced
some weeks ago to take leave Of alb
sence, and it is understood now that his
resignation was prompted by the need
of a long rest. He states that he will
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26

about your ears, and waiting apprehen
sively for the sting which sooner or
later will accompany it.
BY and by, after the seventh or
eighth lap around the room, L detected
a spot which had not been there
moment before. l stood directly under
it and gazed at it more fixedly. There
could be no doubt about what it was.
My songster had come to rest.
Very quietly / put a chair directly
beneath him, put stool on the chair,
took the magazine firmly in my hand,
and mounted toward my prey The
mosquito watched me warily, but did
not move. Conservation of energy is a
doctrine which they practice constantly.
They have not much strength, and they
must make it go as far as possible.
i When, as I supposed, I was firmly
planted on my PEDESTAL I set myself
! for the swing and struck upward. At
the same time my quarry shifted his
i position just enough to make it neces-
| sary for me to reach out further than
! I had meant to. This upset the balance
of the chair, and came down in a
! long arc.
] After had explained to the quickly
assembled family that L was not hurt
which wasn't true, and that 1 was
merely trying to kill a mosquito, I
pwent back to bed. could see that
there was something in their argument
that it would be better for one of us
to be bitten once or twice than for all
1.-The rest to- be scared out of their
senses. They appeared to have thought
the house was falling down about their
ears.
I returned to bed penitent, and de-
termined to submit to the fangs of the
enemy rather than arouse the house
hold again. After all what was mere
mosquito bite, and what kind of he
man would allow the song of tiny
insect to Interfere with his. rest? More
/ over the creature was probably so ter
rified by the commotion he had created
that he would cover in corner for the
irest Of the night. Out went the light
again.
I lay for half an hour, sleepless, and
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26

the bath room door, which I promptly
slammed behind him. returned TO my
bed, exulting in the thought OF what
a fury he would be in when he fould
he was a prisoner, with his dinner out
of reach.
I don't know how he got out. He
NAV have crept under the door. He
may have worked his way through the
screen into the open air, and theh
wriggled back through another screen
into my room do know that he was
yoicing his sinister song in my ear nalf
an hour later when / had just fallen
into a real sleep.
By this time was desperate and de-
termined I turned on all the lights.
I shut all the doors. L divested the
bed of all it's clothing and put the
covers into a closet. I took down the
pictures There was no place in the
room which could afford him shelter
Then 1 began a patrol which was TO
be final If he was there 1 would get
him. If I got him he would sing his
next song in another world, and the
other world to which MOSQUITOES go,
will, I am certain, SINCE them to GIN
ders in a very few seconds.
There was now no song to guide me.
Continually 1 strained my ears, but l
heard nothing. However, | knew the
habits of my adversary. If genius is
infinite patience he had it. He was
waiting me outtep e
was not as quiet in my preparations
for slaughter as I had hoped to be-
From various parts of the house came
complaints and remonstrances. But
nothing could stop me now. The thing
must be done.
] About dawn saw slight movement
behind the picture rail. stood a chair
on the bed, stood myself on the chair
: and made a closer observation. There
he was regarding my defiantly. l made
a slap at him and hurt my fingers He
moved half an inch out of the way and
continued to glare at me. Then he is
appeared.
i Another hour hunted, but in vain. Ii
was now too late to sleep, so took OUT
a book and sat down to read till the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26
Interesting Hunting Scenes
On Display at Irwin Studio

An interesting exhibit of hunting
pictures taken in all parts Of the
state and showing some remarkable.
kills is now on display III the windows
of Irwin's studio on G avenuc.
The pictures include hunting camp
scenes where as many as Is deer
have been brought in. Rerdarlxa ole,
fish catches are also included in the
display.
Hunters planning on going out DUR
ing the coming deer season will find
the pictures of particular interesS
inasmuch as each picture is inscribed
with description of the locality
where the kills were made.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26

family should arise. soon felt sharp
pain on the nape of my neck. Bite
away" / said, 'fill up, you glutton, and
you'll die. My. blood is poisoned with
rage, and you'll never survive drinking
it," He took sip out of my neck then
came around and perched on my wrist.
l watched him sink his bill under my
skin. / watched him grow larger and
larger as he gorged himself. And then,
to my infinite satisfaction ] watched
him fall over on his side. kick UP his
filmy heels and pass out. 1t was a
great moment for me. a had conquered
him.
Copyright, 1925, Bell Syndicate, Inc.)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26

pispatehes want Ada-P;.one s1-ss
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26
JUST A SONG AT TWILIGHT
by JAMES j. MONTAGUE

several beds went the members of the
family.
/ fell Immediately into that blissful
doze which precedes restful slumber
But just as consciousness seemed about
to ebb there came from somewhere
overhead sound like that of very
distant airplane. 1t was-at first-a
lulIing sound, like the song of a brook
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26

leave Douglas Tuesday for Tucson,
where he will take a special course in
Industrial management at the Univer-
sity of Arizona. Mrs. Butler will follow
as soon as accommodations can be ar
ranged for
Butler says that he expects to re-
main in Tucson at least until February,
1927, at which time he may visit his
family In Montreal Canada.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26

We had decided to start on our tour
at daylight, in order to avoid the trafl
fic on the highways. 1t was after
midnight when the packing was done.
That left five hours for sleep, not
much, but enough if your sleep is
sound In this ca$easound sleep seemed
assured. We were all exhausted, So
cut went the lights, and into their
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26
RARTEL oTrJTs ion

WARSAW, Poland, Sept 25.--(AP)- -
The ersignation of Premier Bartel
night, but no one has yet been en-
trusted to form a new cabinet
Marshal Pilsudsky, the power be-
hind the throne, is out of Warsaw
at present and Premier Barter ano
M. Razinsky have gone to inset him
and decide on the new premier
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26

Retail saleS during July and
August were tbs largest in WHY'S
Overland history. Over $4,000
were sold in these two months.
The original Whippet production
schedule laid out in July called for
500 cars day. Within 90 daysit
has been increased to $50. And
now, at these amazing new low
prices we anticipate volume of
1000 Whippets a-day- and from
every present indication it will
be quickly attained.
Sales Of the Overland Six have
also been gaining in tremendous
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26
ALExANnER ARREsTEp

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25. - (AP) =
Claude A. Conlin, known on the Yaude-
Vile stage as Alexander, the man who
knows" and Christian c.. Magenheimer'
head of two oil companies and an Off
cial of radio station KMTR, were ar
rested here tonight on federal war
rants charging at attempt to extort
$4,000 from G. Allan Hancock, Los
Angeles millionaire.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-26
: on the tDp0 most successful cars
Of their size and price class

volume. Over 10000 were made
last year. Each month sees
another record broken. And
at these startling, low prices we
believe Overland Six produc-
ton will reach over 100000 this
year.
Big volume makes low prices
possible. Low prices bring big vol.
ume. This in briefs the economic
reason behind this amazing price
reduction.
If orders are placed at once
prompt deliveries can be made.
The time 70 buy is NOW!
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Children's Shoes
Greatly Reduced

IL Pairs Growing Girls White
Low Shoes, kid. buck and calf
skin. Sizes: AZ and S .AA:. ).
jL,. ! a: ~. ; B; ~, AZ c.
Reduced to $l.zS.
Pairs Misses White Kid Pumps
and Sandals. Sizes: - to ? A:
Is. |, 1H s. Reduced to Sl.2s.
5 Pairs White One-strap Pumps.
Sizes: lOH B; 9. l0H c. Re
duced to Sl.zS.
9 Pairs Tennis Shoes, white and
brown IN the lot. Neolin
soles. Sizes: 9H {: S1z. 9. 9t5.
l0H y. Reduced TO $z.2s.
Children's Shoe Section. Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Infants Furnishings
Reduced

4 Turknit Towel Sets. two wash
cloths and one towel Were
50. Now CSC.
Turknit Towel Sets, two towels
and one one wash cloth. Were
$3.50. Now $3.50.
? Silk Pongee kimonos, trimmed
with crepe de chine. Sizes and
f. Were $3.50. Now S..
Two-piece Psjanas to match.
Were $3.50. Now S..
I Chiid's Yellow Crepe de Chine
Dress. 2-year size. Hand
shocked neck and sleeves. Was
$3.50. Now $3.50.
Pongee Suit for Boy. size 4
years. Hand embroidered and
piped in blue. Was S.. Now
Sz.Se.
Infants Section. Fourth hoor.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Savings for Girls and Junior Misses

Junior Misses Silk Dresses suitable for
and piece styles. Black and brown Sizes Is to w..
Were SIS Now SIS.
Junior Misses Dance Frccks soft naize shade trimmed
silver. Sizes IS to IL. Greatly reduced to SS.oS.
Junior Misses 0eofgete Dance Frock with lace and ribbon
trimming. Coors, maize and flesh. Sizes Is to II. Greatly
reduced to $leSe.
Miss Georgette Evenink Dress ribbon trim
med Size II. Greatly reduced to $780,
Girls Party Frocs georgette and crepe de chine lace and
ribbon trimmed Color peach. orchid maize and red Sizes
8. 10 and IL. Greatly reduced SIC.
Girls White 0eorgefte Dress, lace and embroidery trimmed
Size 8. Slightly soiled Greatly reduced to $&.se.
Girls de Chine Dresses, with long sleeves Navy and
henna. Sizes II and H. Greatly reduced to $S.sS.
Girls Sweaters, sp-on styles Colors red
and blue. Greatly reduced to $lAS.
Girls Khaki Shirts with long sleeves Sizes to lS Greatly
reduced to 3Sc
Girls Wolfe Kincnos beautifully lace trimmed pastel
shades Size is Were $s. Now S3ye
Furnishi Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Children's Hosiery
Greatly Reduced

a. Pairs Hose for boys and girls.
Black only. Sizes 7 to l0ll.
Were SOC. Now 25c.
4S Pairs Socks. three-quarter
length. in turned cuff; derby
ribbed. In white. tan. brown
and champagne. Not all colors
in every size. Sizes f to 10.
Pair, 3Sc: } for 81.
ChiIdren's English Short Socks.
in white. with coIored striped
tops. Sizes 5 to ". Were Ssc.
Now. pair. Soc.
Chiidrens Hosiery Se"ti"n Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Corsets-Reduced

4 Imported Parame Girdics, fine
hroche and elastic. Sizes 22 to
3. 10. Reduced to SS.7S.
4 W. 4 L. Frcnt.lace Ccrsets. of
pink broche. Sizes 25 and 81.
Were 81. Now $3.50.
J W. & l.. Front-iacing Corsets.
of fine coutil Sizes "A. %. ~,
Reduced to Sl.2S.
J Ferris Maternity Corsets. Of
brcche. belt attached Sizes
u. 80. "a. IS. 81.
8 Abdominal Belts, Of surgical
elastic. Were So Now s3.oS.
ls Brassieres. 6 and J, La Tee
and De Bevoise in the lot.
Sizes 40 to 46. Reduced to
Sl.7S.
Corset Section. Third Moor.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
House Furnishings
Radically Reduced

I Unfinished Breakfast Table.
Was $8.2s. Now A.9S.
} Unfinished Kitchen Chairs.
slightly damaged. CSC.
2 Natural.finished Steplsdder
Chairs. Were Sl07S. Now $3.50.
"Mutschler" Laflat Porcelain
TOP Kitchen Table, Was
$l45O. Now so.7S.
Round Restaurant Table. un
finished. Was 81. Now $3.50.
"Laflat" Table. porcelain top.
Damaged Was S77s Now
$3.50.
Quality" Three-door RefriS-
orator. S0-lb. capacity. Was
Si+. Now S36.S0.
Quality" Three-dOor Refr.g-
orator. 75-lb. capacity. Was
so. Now $3.50.
Herrick Side-icing Refrigera-
tor, s0-lb. ice capacity. Was
$40. Now Sz6.S0.
Napanee Kitchen Cabinet
Table. slightly damaged. SlS.7s.
! Oak. finish Invsiid's Bedside
Table. Was Sl0O. Now
SS.9S.
s Wrought-rcr Fern Stands.
with copper bowls. Were
$275. Now Sl.40.
3 Liquid Veneer Dust Mcps.
Were Sl25. Now SSc.
s Liquid Veneer Dust Mcps.
Were 81. Now S1.3.
" Cans Johnson's UnderIac.
Pint size. We're ~6sc. Now
35c.
Krcamers' White Japanned
Dust Pans. Were 7Sc. Now,
4Sc.
80 Packages Kirkman's Soap
Chips. Were 10c. Now &c.
3S 4-String Corn Broonrs. Were
75c. Now SOC.
500 Rolls Toilet Tissue, l,0O0-sheet
rolls. Dozen. 90c.
300 Cakes Babbitt's White Naptha
Laundry Soap. 2s cakes for
CSC.
housewares Section. Fifth hoer.