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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13
Corn Growing Contest

Certain acres Of RichIand county's
irrigated and dry land farms win pro-
duce $85 corn cultivators and 500 gold
pieces during the coming crop season.
These and other prizes with a value OF
more than $500 will be offered to the
farmers growing the most matured
shelled corn per acre. The extension
service in Richland county is sponsor
ing the corn growing contest and bust
ness men Of the county and the Rich
land County Fair association are Of
fering the prizes. The purpose Of the
contest is to create a new interest in
corn and to encourage Increased acre
age.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13
FITTING CEREMONIES WILL
MARK UNWILLING. MONUMENT

MISREPRESENTATION from all parts
of Montana are expected to participate
in the ceremonies here June II when
monument TO John NJ. Bozeman. who,
old timers OF Montana say, ranked
with bonneville and Jim Bridger
among the great pathmakers OF the
west. Governor J. +. Erickson Will
preside.
John N. Bozeman came to Montana
from Colorado in 1852, seeking gold.
In 1864 he led a train Of new settlers
from Missouri into Virginia City IN a
neck and neck race with Bridger who
used another route. The road and pass
which Bozeman used were afterward
stamped with his name. The opening
Of this road was large element the
settlement OF the country which later
became Park county, with Livingston
as the county seat.
Bozeman was killed by renegade
BIaekfoot Indians near the site of the
old Crow agency. His companion was
badly wounded but escaped after the
Indians left. A monument to Bozeman
stands on cliff overlooking the coun-
" seat OF Gallatin county which bears
his name.
The monument at Livingston Is three
'eet, 10 inches square at its base and
70 feet, six inches in height. The base
8 Of granite and rests upon a concrete
foundation. The upper structure Is OF
White italian marble and the inscrip-
ion In gold.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13
Issue Bulletin On
Drainage Subject

Pumping devices may be used suc-
cessfuily either 70 remove water from
land. where there Is an over supply. or
to apply II where there Is scarcity. ac-
cording to n 4. Murdoch, professor OF
agricultural engineering at Montana
State College In many cases, says
Mr.. MuniOek, Irrigation and drainage
80 hand La hand Very frequently old
err Irrigation projects are confronted
With the water Beepage problem I'm
which increasing areas OF the lower
portions OF the projects become water
logged and unfit for agricultural pur-
poses. In many cases Of this kind
pumps can be used to reclaim the land
and to make water available for fur
Their irrigation.
In recent bulletin. 'sThe Capacity
OF Irrigation and Drainage Wella"
published by the Montana Experiment
Station, Mr.. Murdoch discusses the
different types Of pumps and wells
that may be used successfully to meet
different conditions, methods Of con
struction and other information OF
value TO the farmer with a water
pumping problem. Tables are given
the operation Of number OF
wells tested by Mr.. Murdoch IN this
and other states.
Copies Of the bulletin may be OBJ
aimed without cost from the Montana
Experiment Station. Bozeman.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

With limited early spring rainfall In
many parts OF the state, considerable
increase In the practice Of planting
corn with a lister Ne expected this
year. In many sections sOfi moisture
Is comparatively abundant, while rain
far has not been great enough 70 ef-
ford good growing conditions near the
surface. Therefore. the deep planting
made possible by the lister - og great
er a1vanfage this year khan IN senauna
a Kramter spring Fainfalh OF she s9A
ESQ acres planted 20 cOKn In the state
hast ye@r. approximately per eens
were listed
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

This high Importance prevents the sig
nal from passing down through the
primary of the antenna coupling and
so into the receiver. At the same
time, these wave traps offer a very low
impedance to ali other frequencies.
Methods Of Operation.
There are several methods by
which these traps might be operated
Fig. ] shows the most common method
In the drawing L. G. constitutes the
trap circuit and T. G. the antenna
coupler and tuning condenser of the
receiving set. 1t will be seen that the
trap is connected between the antennn
post Of the receiver and the antenna
iead-In. Fig. represents slightly
different method Of connecting the
trap in the circuit. In this latter
method, the wave trap is inductively
coupled TO the antenna. This Undue.
tive coupling is obtained by winding
few turns Of wire about one end of the
coil Il. One end of this new winding
connects to the antenna and the other
to the antenna post of the receiver.
This circuit Is practically equivalent
to that OF Fig. ] with the differences
that somewhat sharper tuning is OBJ
tanned.
whether the trap circuit Of Fig.
Or that OF Fig. 2 ia used, depends to
4 considerable extent upon the charac-
Ieristics OF the antenna system. A
we'll insulated antenna with a short |
Iead-in and short ground wire to a
rood ground, such as the cold-water
mains. gives best results with the In
luctively coupled circuit. Every effort
Ihould be made to have as good q
ground and antenna as is possible, but |
I It Is necessary to use long ground
cad to a rather poor ground system.
he direct coupled wave trap will prob
Ibly give better results.
tWhen using the latter method Of
Iirect coupling, as illustrated IN Fig.
!, some small change In the tuning Of
he antenna condenser viii be noticed,
whereas with inductive coupling prac-
lcally no change In tuning takes place.
his represents slight advantage in
avOr Of inducuve coupling since II
iii be possible to continue to use the
ame old dial readings after the trap
as been installed
III the trap Is poorly made, says
II. Rhodes In conclusion, s'it may not
ply eliminate the interfering signals
ut will also decrease the strength of
lose signals we desire to receive. The
Iosf common cause Of poor results
ith wave traps is due to the use OF
Igh resistance coils and low-grade
,ndeneers II Is therefore essential
laf the trap operate efficiently, and
order to obtain such operation, IL
generally best to use fairly small
n and large condenser. With q
rye coll the elimination Is usually
ore complete but the neutralixed
md Is larger 80 that the trap inter.
res with reception on wave lengths
l1acent 20 that wave on which the
terfering station Ia operating. Most I
tisfactory results are obtained when 2
" loss coils are used. such as space I
ound solenolds. while q torOid may
used In the lnductively coupled cir
it" a
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Farming activities In the vicinity Of
Browning, Glacier county, are pro-
crossing rapidly. Every piece of
ground which was cultivated last year
Is being planted this year and much
new ground Is being broken. Several
Of the farmers are putting in small
truck gardens, new departure In
farming for the ranchers in this cOun-
ty. Dairy stock Is more and more be-
Ing depended upon. with all the new
stock shipped in, ALI the small tracts
of diversified farming under way, and
the start In poultry. this should be a
banner year for Glacier county's agri-
culture.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

One acre in southern Vermont this
year is to be planted with field corn
produced by A. f. Cornell at his Lien
roc dry land farm on Blue creek near
Billings. at an altitude Of 3,7O0 feet
where the average rain fall Is approx
imately 10 inches The corn VIII be
planted In Vermont at an altitude Of
gu feet in a section where 3S.5 inches
Of rain falls annually. The expert
ment is being conducted by Mr.. Cor
nell with the cooperation Of James A.
Mckee, agent FOR the Bennington coun-
" farm bureau, Bennington. vt
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Early last week farmers OF the ter
ritory surrounding Rapelje near Bill
lings gathered with citizens Of the
town In mass meeting to invoke divine
aid In securing rain. The Rev. NJ. J.
Holm. pastor OF the Lutheran church
at RapeIje, conducted a service OF
prayer which lasted from z 80 until
Q In the evening. Business houses Of
the city were closed during the prayer
meeting. The Following morning at
z q. M, began raining, continuing
steadily for nearly 80 hours.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Twenty-Five counties reporting to
the state department Of agriculture at
Helena declare that most Of the
spring grain is seeded and is up in
many sections. In some localities far
mers have resorted to deep seeding as
an aid to termination and In few
counties farmers are holding off seed
ing until the rains come. Rosebud
county reports the appearance OF cut
worms but no damage.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Frank HeikkIlla. Of Red Lodge, won
the annual cross-country race at Mon
tana State college at Bozeman. leading
e field OF 200 contestants. His time
for the three-mile course was 10 min
utes, II seconds. OF the 200 who
started, 1877 finished the course with
lp 40 tniRntes All hnt seven OF the
go men 8iniehed within the qualify
fAg kiSsa 81 q minutes.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

{ From the large number Of applica-
lions for certification already received
by the Montana Potato Improvement
Association, a 10 to Is per cent in
crease in certified seed potato pro-
duction In Montana is expected this
year. More than $1,000 bushels Of
certified seed was produced here last
year, but much OF this supply was sold
as table stock because of the high
market prices.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

To clean mating on which grease
or oil has been spilled spread thickly
on the spot a paste Of fuIlers earth
and water. When this dries put a
paper over 1t ana let It stand for a
few days. Then brush off with dry
faller's earth and the stain win dis
appear.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Gunner Lende, well-known sheep
man OF Ingomar. reports sheep in that
section are doing wen and that lamb
ing Is coming along IN good shape. He
claims that many OF the sheepmen
were depending on rain 10 furnish q
supply Of water for their Eambing
camps. Many water holes ordinarily
used for watering purposes at this
time Of year are already dry.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Ranchers and farmers in the Miles
City district report that the spring
sowing Of wheat Is practically com
pleted and the fields are beginning to
show green. Moisture conditions are
said TO be satisfactory, the ground
having retained much Of the winters
moisture. particularly In the south
country where the snowfall was
heavy.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Farmers in the Garfield county
country in the vicinity Of Jordan, the
county seat, have planted heavily in
wheat, according to reports. 1t is
said that the farming communities are
satisfied with conditions as to mois-
ture up to the present time. An ex-
cellent start has been made for corr
planting which win also be on a large
scale throughout the territory.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

BeaYerhead county is rapidly COM
Ing to the front In the seed pea in-
dustry. The total amount planted this
year viii exceed 5000 acres. This win
be fully 1000 acres more than last
year. Sou and climatic conditions are
favorable for raising peas in the lo-
cality.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Edward Dickey. head Of the depart
ment OF horticulture, State Agricul-
tural college, reports that orchids In
the Bitter Root country are in full
bloom and present a wonderful sight.
He believes there has never been
time In the history Of the Bitter Root
valley when conditions were as favor
able for a crop as at the present time
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Early seeding Of spring wheat Is all
mp and looking fine In the vicinity Of
Glasgow. The sugar beet paintings tn
the Glasgow district are up and doing
well. Cultivation VIII commence at
once according TO reports.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Production OF crude oil on tracts In
enc Cat Greek field near winnett IN
which the government has an interest.
sekaled va $50 barrels In March, the
government rereiving 81, 4sl.24 for its
share OF the royalty.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13
Treasure State TahIsids

s>~~-~~~~-~~~~~~-~~~
Poplar VIII hold its second annua
rOdeo July 2, and 4.
The Christian Science church. tn,
ediflce Of the First Church Of Christ
Scientist, was dedicated of Lewistowr
May 2
The chamber Of commerce OF Lewis
town has taken over the matter Of ar.
ranging for the Lewistown= celebration
Of July 4.
Glendiye now has a daily paper, the
Evening Free Lance, launched May
5rd, under the direction Of J. r. Wild
meyer. pioneer Montana newspaper
man.
II Is reported that organization
plans for the new Yellowstone Bank
at Laurel are progressing and that the
institution VIII likely be opened about
June /.
The Ctarks Fork river in the Bridger
district Is to be prospected for flour
gold. Capitalists Of Portland, Ore,
have organized company for this
purpose.
1t is expected that the 1925 state
Klwanls convention TO be held Mt An
acOnda Aug. o and 10 will be the larg-
est gathering of the kind ever held in
the state
A barbecue to he under the direction
Of Columbus fire department viii be
one OF the features OF the State Fire
mems convention at Big Timber July
20, q and %.
Figures compiled state division Of |
publicity show that Northern Pacific
Hfir0ad mileage In Montana has in-
creased from $50 In 1898 to 2,415 at
the beginning Of 1926.
Billings viii be host to Knights Of
Columbus from all parts OF Montana,
Nay %, "a and 25, when the Montana
state council OF the order will assemble
n annual convention.
Indications are that no less than $50
delegates VIII attend the 1925 conxen-
ion of the Montana Retail Dealers as
ISOLATION which VIII be held at Great
Calls June IA, 1h and 10.
Out OF appropriations Of $JO,O00.Oo0
made by the present congress for Inn
OF rivers and harBors In
928 and 1927. Montana will apparent
y win participate to the extent OF
18C00.
Miles City of Custer county and
3ozeman of Gallatln county tied for
lonors in the annual high school
contest held at the state
ollege at Bozeman. Each school had
o points. Butte was third with 10
oints.
From Dillon to Helena by canoe
yer the historic river route OF the
amous explorers. Lewis and Clark,
'as the unusual experience OF two Dill
IN business men, Ray Forester and
Bud" Hartwig. The trip was made
D about 4S hours.
Figures submitted by the United
tates department Of commerce show
lat Montana's merchandise exports
uring 1925 increased by 40 per cent
YER the previous year. Not alone did
he state jump It's export values ST.
2.827 from S7.755,S05 during 1925; 1
ut II supplanted Maine and Dela- [
are in the yearly export race OF the
ates Of the union. b
Tuesday and Wednesday last week I
rtually all Of Montana was drenched c
the first rain Of the spring season, 4
e storm bringing great Joy to fars t
ers who were beginning to fear that 5
ntinued drouth would prevent salts 8
Glory termination of seed. The Il
,rm extended well into Wyoming h
d in the north country establishing b
Wide range. &
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Work Is progressing rapidly on the
new Congregational church being
erected at Ekalaka.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

Due 10 the widespread increase II
power Of many Of our broadcastina
stations, the need for some sort OF ap
paratus capable OF cutting out strong
y interfering stations. is becoming felt
more and more. There Is not much
fun In sitting through the program OF
one particular station night after
night, especially when a better pro-
gram is being offered by some other
station which is drowned out by the
nearer or more powerful transmltfer.
Interfering signals" writes Howard
p. Rhodes In the Radio Broadcast
magazine, sometimes are caused by
direct pickup by the coils Of the set
so that its natural selectivity is OF no
avail in eliminating them. This oc-
ours when the set Is being operated
In proximity to broadcasting station,
with the result that the field strength
In the vicinity is great enough to In
duce currents directly in the various
coils Of the receiver. Under these
conditions 1t will be found possible to
hear the program with the antenna
disconnected.
"The only practical methods to be
used in eliminating this type of inter
ference are either shielding of the re-
sewer OF using some form Of closed
field coil, such as a torold. II the set
Is to be shielded. It is necessary to
line the entire inside Of the cabinet,
including the cover and the panel, with
thin copper Any joints In the copper !
sheet are soldered together and con-
nection Is finally made between the
shield and the minus A terminal
which. In this instance, is connected
10 ground This puts the entire shield
It ground potential. thereby excluding
from the coils any external electrical
1eids. It should also be pointed out
hat this shielding Will also eliminate
any interference caused by power
ines, motors, etc. provided they are
causing trouble by setting up currents
ilrectly in the coils. However, II the
Is reaching the set by way
# the antenna system, shielding will
'e no aid. The use of toroid coils Is
,Oming into very common use in in
tances where there is need Of an in
Iuctor that Ia unaffected by external
lelds."
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13

The 1926 Montana State Fair win
be sponsored again this year by Lewis
and Clark county.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-05-13


The gist Of MIR. Rhodes explanation
why the toroId type OF coil is recon-
mended for use where ordinary coils
will cause broad tuning by their pick
lp qualities, IL as follows: Toroid
coils viii, as Is the case with other
coils, have Induced h their turns cur
rents which ordinarily would nulllfy
the seIective qualities OF q receiver.
However. the voltages induced In OPP
posite halves Of the coil, oppose each
other, and the resultant effective pick
up voltage Is zero This multiplying
feature Is apparent IN several other
types OF coils, but is probably more
20 In the toroid. The article In Radio
Broadcast continues aa follows:
''There is second type Of Interior
ing signal that causes considerable
trouble, and against this type the two
cures so far described are useless. II
the signals being induced In the an
tenna are sufficiently strong, It is pos
sible that q receiver may not have
selectivlty sharp enough to eliminate
them completely. although It's selec-
tivlty under ordinary conditions may
be perfectly satisfactory. For instance,
the receiver might be operated at q
location quite close to a powerful
broadcastlng station so that the signaa
strength from this station In compar-
ison with the strength Of the signals
that It is desired to receive from other
stations Ia so great as to produce con-
siderable interference, even though the
receiver Is considerably detuned from
the interfering signal II is apparent
then, that ln some way, this powerful
signal must be impeded 30 as to de-
crease It's strength. The most COM
mon piece Of apparatus for use In this
connection is the so-called wave trap
which IL actually O Glitter circuit tuned |
10 absorb the interfering signals /
These wave traps are very easily con-
structed, and cost little They consist
merely OF an ordinary coil and n con-
danner. The traps are connected In
he antenna circuit and are adjusted /
20 that, az lhs frequency Of the inter
lurimg signal. they have very high /
tlsa axaea value depending
sn whether tMe nnik is connected Do
series ~ parmllsa with tie antenna. 7
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-11

2O1117 s6s64674S $26OS4956 $S72SS657 $67SS65s5S
2691.57
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-11
DELAWARE IS BEING
I"SNAPPED" FROM AIR
Army Fliers Covering 200 Square
Miles to Aid Mapping.

The goth Photo Section of the U.
S. Air Service, stationed at Langley
Field, is photographing portions OF
the State of Delaware for the U. 5.
Geological Survey.
twenty-five years ago the Federal
agency, in cooperation with the
State of Delaware, commenced the
task of mapping the state, but there
still remain between 600 and 1OO
square miles unsurveyed. 1t IS TO
survey this remainder that the arr
men are now at work in the state.
Their work is expected to be COM
pleted by July l.
Maps made with the aid OF the
photographs and other observations
will serve a useful purpose in sew
eral ways. They are chiefly desired
for the use of road engineers VINO
find such maps of great aid in To-
eating the best grades and directions.
In arranging tax or other political
boundaries, too, the maps come III
we'll in that they enable logical ma
tural lines to be followed.
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-11
CAN CHERRIES NOW

Cherries may be canned pitted OF
unpitted. and the sweetness OF the
sirup used depends on the sweetness
of the cherries you have. Pitted cher
ries are usually liked best and are
very quickly canned. Cherry stoners
are not expensive. and may be shar-
ed by club or a community, as they
are in use for a brief time only. Pre-
cook pitted cherries by boiling LOT
five minutes with sugar to taste. Flll
vour containers boiling hot, and pro
cess for five minutes in water Dath:
Unpitted cherries should be pricked
to prevent shrinkage, the United
StatesStates Department of Agricul-
ture advises in a new Farmers Bull
letin. No. 1471, Gaming Fruits and
Vegetables at Home" 1t is also sug-
gested that the sirup used to cover
fine cherries will have better flavor
if cherry juice is used instead of wa
ter in making it.
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-11

1920 Additional filing fees were
received to March 81, 1926.
There were two factors which
contributed to the 1921-1922 shrink
age which deserve mention, viz: (D
Blanks were not sent to taxables in
1922, as was the case in 1921, and
(2) returns for 1922, and subsequent
years, were not required to be made
under OATH" the report says.
This latter requirement gave the
officers who administered oaths a
direct interest in the filing of re-
turns and contributed somewhat to
the number of returns filed for the
year 1921.
THE number of delinquent tax
ables in the State at October 81, 1925
is not definitely ascertainable from
any known source. That there are
large numbers of taxables who have
not made returns is evident.
"a more nearly accurate estimate
of the number of taxables in the
State is thought to be 10000 and
on this basis there would have been
58,052 delinquents at October 81,
1925. If there are more than 10000
taxables in the State, the estimate
of delinquents would be increased to
the same extent as the number of
taxables is found to exceed the
amount estimated.
1--WE were privileged to be present
during the period when the bulk of
the 1925 returns were made and we
noticed how expeditiously they were
handled.
1T was clearly demonstrated that
with a sufficient force of trained as
sistants those taxables who call and
make out their returns, and pay
their taxes and filing fees, can be
cared for with little inconvenience or
delay.
while it is to be expected that
each succeeding year will see a
greater number of taxables sending
in their returns by mail the exper-
ience of the department in handling
the 1925 returns removes all doubt
as to it's ability to render an en-
tirely satisfactory service to those
who bring in their returns"
During the fiscal years ended
June 80, 1924 and 1925, there were
collections from penalties aggregat-
ing $2S,574.97, of which $17,3O2.99
was paid for the use of the Tax De-
partment and the remainder, SILL
271.98 became a part of the School
Funds, as provided by law" the
audit sets out.
"The expenses of the Department
for the four years under review,
as to appropriation per-
iods, were as follows: