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Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16
ROAD IWPR0VEMENTS NEEDED

-One thing developed by the recent storm in the val .
ley is the need for better roads in the rural sections OF
this community.
However, it did not require storm to dlVulge TINS
Information to the many inhabitants of the rural dis
rc4cts. hey nave been aware OF 1t or a .ong time
go-T .cCut tAc -e. -1o.a ~-ne to me, ole oc-
cSsACn3. v Ane s.-ece O. g4aVeed Toad or
stretch OF pavement III some out-ot-the-Way place,
and wonders how it happened to get there.
I'VE have in mind particular section OF pavement
that existed back of Hotvllle tor years 10 the
knowledge of only very small number OF valley resi-
dents and another section west OF Imperial, the reason
for whose existence is equally puZZng.
The doubtless be found III the desire Oh
some official (doubtless Of former years. to have
good road near his home.
Recently the supervisors distributed S5o.0OO from
the general road fund among the five road districts
Of the county. This makes approximately S11,OO0 IN
each district.
1t is hoped that the present supervisors Will see TO
Il that the money allotted their respective districts
Viii see to it that the money allotted to their respective
viii be used Juu.ouS4y Not great oeal
can be zone with 1OG, but at east an ef1ort can be
faaue 20 ,ood conu4ton roads that are uSed py
tie argeot persons IN me district, and that
lead 20 improved hlg ghways.
spending money roads that are little used, and
that do not tie up with main arteries, is wicked waste
OF public funds Not all roads in Imperial Valley
become good roads overnight but honest effort
should be made to eXpend the money wisely and with
the greatest good to the largest number.
Money spent wisely in road improvements is good
Investment yielding constant returns. On the other
hand spend unwiseiy seflshly Is betrayal OF
of public trust
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD n. GARrs
Copyright, 1926. by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE wIGGILY's BREAD
AND BUTTER

Once upon a time Mrs Longears'
the rabbit lady wife Of Uncle Wig
gily, had 4 beautiful diamond
bracelet. Another time and she lost
L. and still another time ard It
was found in most strange way,
not 70 say peculiar. | am going 10
tell ven about il.
In the bcginning. URclc Wiggily
bought the diamond hracelct for
his wife at the five aad ten cent
store. Don t laugh. They have The
finest bracelets there YOU could
yer want 4 Sc. My, how th"y
~'rkle'f
o.. tlats love Of a brace
t exclaimed Mrs. Lougears wheu
ac'e Wiggilv hoped home vi h
il. II shall always wear II an
think Of you my dear. and she
gave her husband a kiss On his pink.
twinkling nose. ''Not that I need
a bracelet, though. 10 think Of veu.
she said with a smile. But il -
lovely
And now. having given you
this bracelet, think | shall -
cut and look for an adventure.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16
Sticking il, the butter
was the diamond bracelet.

said Uncle WIgglly, twInNnng his
pink nose. Not to get rid Of his
wife s kiss, oh, my, no! But just
for fun.
Over the fields and through the
woods hopped the rabbit gentleman
and pretty soon he reached bush
which was juggling and jogg-
ing and shaking.
This is queer!' exclaimed Nj.
Longears. 'The bush is shaking
but there is no wind 20 blow it.
Very strange! l had better see
about this. Perhaps there is an
adventure hiding under that bush,
trying to get out. If there is III
help it, for | need an adventure.
Hopping closer to the bush. Tn
Gle Miggily brushed away the SNOW
around the bottom and looked under
it. And then he received a big
surprise.
4or beneath the bush was the
Fuzzy Fox, and it was the Fox,
shaking his tail to brush off the
snow, that had caused the bush to
Jiggie, Joggle and tremble as
though the wind blew it.
"Oh, excuse me.' exclaimed the
bunny gentleman. II didn' I know
YOU were here.
cts all right. IN coming
right out,'' barked the Fox, 81 m
coming out after you!'' and he did.
But Uncle Wiggily had head start
in the race that followed, and man
aged to keep ahead of the Fox,
though the bunny had to run very
fast to do it. But at last Uncle
Wiggily safely reached his hollow
stump bungalow and the FoA turn
Ell back.
All out of breath, Uncle Wiggily
hoped inside, but there he found
, more excitement. For Nurse Jane
Fuzzy Wuzzy, Mrs. Longears and
some Of the little bunny rabbit chill.
dren, were turning things upside
down, looking under chairs and
tables and even inside the piano.
Whatever has happened'' asi,-
ed Uncle Wiggl'
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16

"oh. wiSgyi" exclaimed his
wife. Il have lost the beautiful
diamond bracelet you gave mel /
bad IL on. but, all of sudden. /
>oticed il Was gone. Oh. dear!"
IN help YOU look for it, said
tie bunny gentleman, rs soon ss he
could get his breath. which had
nearly gotten away from him in
the race with the Fox. So Unclc
wiggily looked all around the bun
g,low, but the diamond bracelet
could not be found. Ntr. Longca-s
was just going to say he would get
his wife a new one when, ali AZ
once, there was knock at the
back door.
Maybe Police Dog has found
your bracelet, mother! said jim
gle.
u hope il isn't the Fox after
u5e. thought Uncle Wiggily.
But Nurse Jane came IN to say
II was only a poor old tramp cat
Who wanted something to eat.
II n get the tramp cat a slice
81 bread and butter and a glass
of milk. - offered Uncle Wiggily.
d" You stav here, Nurse Jane, and
help look TOR the diamond bracelet. =
Cutlc Wiggily cut thick slice &c
hread. which he spread thickly vita
butter. This ~ took 70 the back
door 20 give to the tramp eat. Bat
the bread slipped from the bunny
paws and fell. butter side down, on
the ground near the steps.
How careless of me-! said the
bunny.
NO harm done. mewed the
tramp cat. And when he picked up
the slice OF bread there. sticking in
the butter. was the diamond brace
lett
"Oh, hurray' It's found" joy.
fully cried Uncle Wiggily, dancing
as he picked the bracelet out OF
the butter. "My wife must have
.gopied It outside here in the
caves. Only for you, Tramp Ca5,
we never should have found il. Come
in and have q good meal!''
This the tramp eat did, and when
the butter was washed from thc dia-
mond bracelet il was as bright rs
ever. And wasn't il lucky Any.
how the trsmn eat said So. And
if the tack litter docsn I take off
the front door to 60 sliding down
hill with the lee pick. II tell You
next about Uncle Wiggiiy's piece
OF pie.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16
Vancouver Reaps
Rich Harvest
From Americans

VANCOUVER, b. G., Pee. To-
This oasis for thirsty Americans
from the western part Of the United
States has reaped rich harvest in
the season just ended.
Boats, trains and automobil s
brought in 100000 persons in
this period, according to figures OF
Fred Cronc, chairman of the Greater
Vancouver publicity bureau. He cs-
timated that the tourists spent SO
y lay and stayed an averagn of ten
days each, icaying s45, 100000 in the
province.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16

= Long ago the world allotted to Shem, Ham and
Japheth and Shem and Japheth have been alotting it
ever since including Hams share
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16

= Isn't it about time for symposium on why "
marry Charlie Chaplin?
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16
: II YEARS AGO
Dac 1c 1Q1G

1t was announced that the San
nj 20 and Arizona railroad is c,,-
perted to b finished in August.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Maddux ar
rived from Los Angeles to visit the
family of their son. X. II. Maddox.
They expect to remain over the holi-
DAYS.
\ meeting Of the z. F.. O. sister
hood was held al the home of Mr..
T. y. Fuller. Mrs. Rodney Hermon
was initiated. The hostess was as
s.Stcd by Mrs. Gcnevieve Morton.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16

A city nowadays feels particularly prosperous whe
has just sold another big block of municipal bonds
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16
Looking Backward
What the Press files tell Of I'm
perial Valley for this date
in past years
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Dec. Is 1911

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Whitescarver
entertained party of guests as
their home in the Sprouse apart
ments.
Harold Bell Wright, farmer and
novelist, passed the night in El
Centro, having participated yester-
dav in roundup in which new
thrills were absorbed for the beue
fit of the millions who will read
his future stories.
larlcs Sones, formerly the own
CT of the Palm bakery, returned
from trip to his former home in
Iowa this morning. He has taken
q position in Scott S grocery store.
Fred Hauk returned to Brawley
after m absence of three months,
spent in Idaho.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16
REPORT TIDAL WAVE HAS
FLOODED MADEIRA ISLAND

LONDON. Dee. i6.-.The Eastern
Telegraph Go. announced that n It'd
al wave has flooded the cable sta
tion az Funehal, Madeira island, in.
torrupting communication with
South America.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16

What this country needs il .
combination bathtub and telephone
disronnector.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16

Today's advice is to do your
Christmas shopping hate You may
forget somebody that wav
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA =
Fair tonight and Friday; moderate
temperature.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16
A WISE JESTER

: 1t was taken as jest when Charles Millar, veal,
thy oronto citizen with reputation as practlcal
joher elt De4ueatnlng 91,oUOOUO to the toronto
Tlolher who the ~ years Following his death should
give bTtn the greatest number OF children People
SAT it was his last and biggest joke.
: Careful! inquiry suostantlaJed the genulneneSs
of will and the apparently serious intent of the
Testator, and It's terms vii be carried out.
Wisely considered, the proceeding is very far from
funny. Future generations may regard that gay
bachelor sportsman as a fars sighted patriot.
Canada might we'll follow the example, and offer big
.przes in ali the provinces for big families 1t is pop
-uatlon that makes national wealth, particularly in
new country like Canada, More rapid increase of
population if obainable by the expenditure of mil
lions, would produce billions
= A city nowadays feels particularly prosperous when
it has just sold another big block of municipal bonds.
- Isn't it about time for a symposium why women
marry Charlie Chaplin?
=. Long ago the world allotted to Shem, Ham and
-apheth and Shem and Japheth have been alotting it
Ever since, including Hams share
- The Russian crown jewels coming to America to
be sold and will be adoring bootleg aristo
cracy.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16
THE WEATHER

Los ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair and moderately cool tonight
and Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16

Famous fallacies; ''It really
wasn't his fault He was an only
child you knowi''
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-16

- The Russian crown jewels coming to America to
be sold and will soon be adorng our bootleg aristo-
cracy.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26
GALLATTN'S Plan
Within Law, SAYS
BOARD CHAIRMAN
Decision of Attorney General
Does Not Affect Road In
spectiOn Practice Here

81 can say that the new interpreta- |
ton of the law does not particularly
affect the board Of county commits
sioners of Gallatin county" declared
George DarIinton, chairman of the
board, when his attention was dir
ected yesterday to the recent opinion
of Attorney. General L. A. Foot re-
garding the charging Of per diem and
expenses for inspecting roads. A
summary Of Mr.. Foot's opinion will
be found in the second section Of this
issue Of The Courier.
eve have already received q copy
Of the attorney generals opinion" T"
said Mr.. DarlintOn, "and have studied
! it carefully. The matter first came
up at the meeting Of county commits
sioners in Billings, before the opinion
was issued. At that time we explain
ed to John G. Brown, a well known
Helena attorney, the procedure fol
, lowed in Gallatin county and he de-
clared it was the only one possible
under the law. Later he addressed
Z the gathering, outlining GallatiI
county's plan and recommending il
to all boards Of county commission
! ers."
The statutes, Mr.. Darlinton explain
$ ed, provide only for the regular
\ monthly meetings, which are held OF
: the first Monday, Tuesday and Wed
nesday Of each month.
e cit would obviously be impossible,
), he continued, ''fOr any board of com
n nissi0ners to take care Of all county
|. business in those three days, There
+ fore we have, under authority con
y ferred by law, been calling specis
d meetings each week, giving the legs
i" five-days notice thereof. In this wa,
y we have been able to transact. al
o county business at a minimum o
/ expense. When we must inspeC
roads, we do so on the days thes
ie special meetings are held and ther
, is no extra per diem charged for tina
7, work.
3 GAS a matter of fact, the law, Will
e, putting the burden of keeping up tn
4 roads directly on the shoulders {
county commissioners and holdin
- them personally responsible, does M
make specific provision for inspectio
Of established highways -somethin
that is, as everyone knows, absolutel
necessary if they are to be kept
good condition. Road supervisors al
competent and conscientious men, b
they have no executive power, and Il
commissioners must know VIII
IN should be done before authorizing e
is- penditures. TO gain this knOwledg
IN | a personal inspection is often nece
8 sary. We shah continue to inspe
ne aA HOaas ~ lissl. So0Asys LOT :
are within our legal rights and
believe such inspection csnnot be d
y Rensed with.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26
SOL PETERSON
now AMAJOR

Sol Peterson, until last September
commander of the service company,
Montana National Guard, here, but
who went to Helena to become United
States property and disbursing Of
ficer for the guard, has been promoted
to the rank of major, according to
an announcement made in Helena this
week by Adjutant General E. b. Will
liams.
Major Peterson served with the
S62nd Infantry, 91st Division, in the
World War and was decorated with
both the Distinguished Service Cross
and the Croix de Guerre. AS dis
bursting officer at Helena he succeed
ed Major Jack Long, who resigned
when he left the state. Major Peter
son is active in American Legion af-
fairs.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26
NO HOPPERS HERE,
BUT WEATHER Mild

Grasshoppers are appearing in
eastern Montana, a Miles City dis
patch reports, and recently small
snake was captured near that city.
From other sections cf the state come
stories Of like character.
While tho Gallatin can boast Of
nothing more springlike than mea-
dowlarks, several Of which were seen
near the State college and around
Belgrade recently, the weather ia this
section during the last week has not
been at all wintry.
Occasional snow squalls, with early
morning drops Of temperature to well
below freezing, have heen the rule.
However, noon finds Old Sol Cd the
JOB, and everyone responding lg
grateful. Whether Bozeman and the
valley viii get any real winter
weather this year IS a question thal
most folk are now willing % answer
In the negative
n Old Man Winter Intends e
spring anything, be wll have 20 11r
~ Technically. winter WIN end =
about three weeks ana IS The spi
climbs higher each day. prcpe g.
cold weather diminish q proper lion.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26
COUNTY SAVES $4,000 BY RETIRING
100000 OF IT'S 4 3-4 PER CENT BONDS

Saving to GalIatin county Of more
than $4,000 in interest charges has
been effected by the board Of cOun-
ty commissioners by the purchase,
through the WelIs-Diczey company Of
Minneapolis, Of 100000 Of GalIatin
county general obligation 43z per cent
refunding bonds, which WiI be Ee
tired.
Money for the purchase was taken
from the sinking fund. The bonds
were issued December 1, 1915 and
were due December /, 1896, with the
option OF being called in 1888. The
price paid was $1O4.9O and accrued
| interest.
Figuring interest at Az per cent
the bonds, if left outstanding unit
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26
MORE GASES or RABIES FOUND;
. ACTION TO Protect PUBLIC TAKEN
MAD DOG AT SALESVILLE; ANOTHER AT BELGRADE
MENACE SERIOUS-QUARANTINE AND VACCL-
NATION OF ALL DOGS ORDERED

With the shooting Tuesday afternoon Saesvie dog
which it found later at the State college veterinary labor
atoy suffering from rabies and development days
ago of at Belgrade of wel-fOunded alarm
Wednesday swept official circles Gaatn
county, and immediate steps taken to safeguard the public
from what is now regarded as a serious menace
Official notices declaring 3Oday quarantine all dogs in
city county and decreeng their vaccination against rabies
appear in The Courier The quarantine order is
effective once and the vaccination rule must be observed
Monday and Tuesday, March 1 and g.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26

( One notice issued by DR.. c. F. Jump
in his capacity as city health officer,
! orders the quarantine and vaccination
and prescribes the procedure to be
followed in respect thereto. Dog
owners who value their animals are
urged to comply with the laws and
regulations therein cited, under pen
atty cf having their dogs impOunded
and killed and becoming liable them
selves for a maximum fine cf $500
for violations Of the ordinances ap-
plying.
Covers County Also
Another notice, issued by DR.. Jump
as county health officer, reinfOrces
the city's vaccination order by extend
ing it to include every dog in the
county, and warns stock owners in
. the area in which the infection Is
known to exis. to be watchful for
synpt, ms CT the dread disease in their
d animals. In the city, DR.. Howard
= Welch and DR.. D. L. Devore have
= been designated to administer anti
It rabies vaccine, while Constable Frank
Slaughter, as deputy county health Of
ficer, will have charge cf the enforce
: ment of the quarantine and vaccina-
- tiOn orders outside its limits.
= A third notice, promulgated by City
e Manager Fred M. Brown, directs at
= tention Of all BOzeman aog owners TO
! the notice signed by DR.. Jump, and in
= addition stresses the necessity Of Sc
" curing, net later than Friday, March
"a 3, licenses fer their animals. It also
warns that on Monday, March s, q
general and systematic campaign viii
be begun TO catch and impound, and
n to kill if not redeemed, ali dogs run
T. ming at large in BOzeman.
d. Eight Dogs Bitten
IS The mad dog killed Tuesday a
Mt Salesville was first seen about 9s3'
On Tuesday morning at the G. Y. Hud
pc dleston ranch on Middle Greek, sil
n miles from BOzeman. It bit Mr.
na Huddleston's dogs, but escaped be
Of fore it could be killed. It appeare'
". at Salesville between and 3:S
$: o'clock Tuesday afternoon, running
m through the streets and biting ever.
of dog in its path. According to Franl
Of L. Stone, cashier of the Salesvill
State bank, who later shot and kille
the animal, it attacked and bit no les
than eight dogs within 20 minutes
rs In its ramblings it passed through
ed group Of school children, but luckil
&c, none Of them was directly in its pat
at and they escaped being bitten. To
"a carcass was Immediately brought t
se- the laboratory here and Wednesda
the diagnosis Of rabies was made.
ST. Yesterday Chairman George Darlir
al CONTINUED on Page Eight
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26
DEAL FOR BUSINESS
BLOCK UNDER WAY

Negotiations for the purchase o.
the business property at 26 East Main
street have nearly been completed by
George &C. Davenport and The Re-
publican-Co1rier company, the latter
being represented by Its business
manager, 7. H. Sears.
The property, a two-story brick
structure, is the west half Of the
Nichols block and was owned BY the
Nichols estate. 1t is now occupied by
the Keene Shoe company, which prob
ably viii remain there for some time
The location is considered one Of the
best in the business section Of Boze-
man.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26

the optional date, 1888, would have
obligated the county to pay out
$780, $50. Offsetting this by the in
terest, 1O,2OO, that would have been
received on the cash in the sinking
fund, plus the premium, $4,9G0, paid
for the bonds, leaves a balance Of
S17, $50, which represents the net saw
ing to the county.
The commissioners believe the
transaction is one based upon sound
business principles. Bonds Of the
character issued by Gallatin county
always command a premium in the
open market, and where that premium
is not so large that is cuts deeply
into possible interest savings, much
is to be gained by retiring bonds as
rapidly as money is available.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26

During the noon hour preceding the
banquet, the members Of the two or
carnations enjoyed a social hour IN
the parlors Of the Elks' home, paid
the annual dues to the secretaries,
Mrs. E. L. Houston for the Pioneers
Society, and Walter Davis for the
Sons and Daughters Society, the for
mer receiving the gold colored badges
and the latter the blue badges, both
being decorated with log cabins and
suitable lettering. Mrs. w. ). Beall,
president of the Pioneers society, TO
whom has been assigned the duty Tor
a number Of years, Of giving out the
BADGES for the pioneers, was again ap-
pointed for this honor, and thus had
an opportunity to greet her many old
time friends. She was assisted by a
Junior pioneer, Mrs. Ray Holloway
Mrs. Stephen White, vice president
OF the Pioneers society, was chairman
Of the reception committee, the other
members being, Mrs. w. j. Beall, Mrs.
Il. A. Mardis, Mrs. Katherine M
Fowler, Mrs. William James, Mrs. w,
l.. Mcdonnell, Mrs. R. M. Esgar and
Mrs. Ray Holloway.
The banquet was served at The
Kramer banquet hall in the Elks' din
ing room, the tables being decorated
with .ionquils and pussy willows
about 140 being seated. The banque
committee included Mrs. Roy A. Pur
dy, Mrs. John Robertson and Mrs. I
L. Houston.
Social and Program
After the banquet, all went to tn
Elks' hall upstairs, where they weT
Joined by a number Of other member
of the societies and their families, an
by men and women who are eligibl
to the state societies of Pioneers an
Sens and Daughters, guests for tn
afternoon. After spending a ha
hour visiting, all enjoyed the progral
arranged by Mrs. R. M. Esgar, Mr.
Raw Holloway and Mrs. Whitfie
Spain. James w. Arnold, presidel
of the Society of Sons and Daughtel
of Pioneers. announced the pregra
numbers, all being received with ge
erous applause.
The first number, a trio from Il
College chorus, Miss Erlene Jacob
Miss Ada Wort and Miss Ethel!
Loughridge, with Prof. Joseph Adal
head Of the music department Of Mo
tana State college, acconpanist, sal
Garry Me Back to Old Virginny'' Al
30 Susanna, Don't You Cry for Ne
bringing forth remarks that "a
mother used to sing those songs
me when was a child
Presidents Address
Mrs. J. w. BeaI, serving for t
fourth time as president Of the P
neers' Society of Gallatin Count
Bczeman's first pioneer woman,
ivered in a remarkably clear voi
the following address, receiving Sc
CONTINUED on Page Eight)
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-26
HARDWARE MEMS
CONVENTION best
OF kind in YEARS
Secretary A. c. Talmage Reports
on Sessions Held i'm Great
Falls Last Week

"This years meeting was the larg-
est and best ever held by our assOci-
ation," declared A. C. Talmage, sec
retary Of the Montana Implement and
Hardware association, upon his re-
turn from the eighteenth annual ses-
sion Of that organization held at Great
Falls February Is to 20.
Officers for 1926 were elected as
follows: President, W. A. LUndahl
Great Falls; vice president, Carl a
Rain, Billings; secretary-treasurer
A. C. Talmage, Bozeman (re-elected)
and directors, three year terms, ". j
Sewell, Butte, and George Gabisch
tTcwnsend. E. R. Clark was chOseT
1 to fill the unexpired term cf Mr.. RahI
as a member Of the board of direc
tors.