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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
ECONOMIC VIEW
OF CONFERENCE
DISTRICT SURVEY OF FARM
INDUSTRIES POINTS TO
SAFE PROGRAMS

! approximately 100 farmers and
| business men attended the econo-
mic conference, held at Bainville,
March 81, and assisted in outlin-
ing a program for agriculture in
Northeastern Montana. During the
day sessions were held by the
crops, livestock, dairy. poultry.
land utilization and horticultural
committees, and reports and re-
Communications were made to the
general assembly at p. m.
Committee chairmen reported
some very interesting discussions
in the various sessions, and it is
believed that the recommendations
represent the opinion of the farm
ers in northeastern Montana.
In reporting their recommenda-
tions to the general assembly
which was called to order by Chair
A. A Vaux of Sidney. brief sum-
mary was given orally by the com
mittee chairman or the specialist
in charge. These will be written
up in detail and will be published
in bulletin form in the near future.
Inasmuch as space does not per-
nit giving the whole report, re-
port of each committee will be
given week by week. The livestock
report is given herewith.
Livestock Report
There are some ranches on
which too much livestock is carried
for the amount of feed produced
in unfavorable years, but in gen
eral there are too many farms that
do not carry enough for the utili-
zation of by-products.
The recommendations of the COM
mittee are, that more hogs should
be raised and where this is done
the suggestion is, that forage crops
of either spring rye, sweet clover
or alfalfa should be available. For
late summer feed, hulless barley
should be used, followed in the fall
by a corn field of sufficient size
for finishing.
The hog business should be en-
tered on a small scale and as more
feed crops are raised the business
Winter Feeding
The cattle business in small
units should closely approach a
COW and calf basis and wintering
may be successfully done with
these cows on cottonseed cake and
straw.
To meet market demands for
Continued on page four
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
MEETS CELEBRATES

C. j. Severson is continuing his
interesting visit in the California
cities. He writes this week that
he has had the opportunity of per-
sonally meeting Richard Dix, Bebe
Daniels, Raymond Griffith, Joseph
Swickard, Wallace Beery and Pola
Negri. He also speaks of some
very instructive and closeup views
of the Paramount and Universal
studios. Mr.. Severson expects to
leave California sometime this
week and will come TO Wolf Point
for a short visit before resuming
his work in the Butte film ex-
change.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
85TH BIRTHDAY
OF MRS. BLAICH
HER MANY FRIENDS GATHER
TO HELP HER CELEBRATE
ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY

The joys of friendship, apprecia-
tion of the finest qualities of life
and a pause by the wayside to
see the best in the past and a
hope for the future, these are the
things that make the annual birth
day parties for Mrs. Christian F.
Blaich such a pleasure to those
who attend them This April Mrs.
Blaich passed the eighty-ifth mile
stone of her life. Two parties
were given in honor OF the oc-
casion by the host of friends she
has in Wolf Point.
Sunday afternoon the function
was under the auspices Of the
Catholic Ladies Aid. The ladies
chose a beautiful tapestry table
scarf as a suitable remembrance
to present to this sweet old lady
who so dearly loves to gather her
friends about her. Those who en-
loved Sunday afternoon at the
Blaich home were Mesdames Tom
Kelly, w. j. Kearney, w. c. john
son, Ed Cody, Phil Dougherty, H.
n. Marion, ]. c. De Wane, Phil
Geisen. L. L. Bogut, F. j. Neutgens,
Peter Pfenning, j. H. Cofey, Il. b.
Styer, James Alrick, Ida Muller,
and the Misses Anna Muller and
Julia Dougherty.
Tuesday afternoon those ladies'
who we're not members of the Aid
gathered with Mrs. Blaich TO con-
gratulate her. They presented her
with a suitable gift. In addition
a number of out Of town friends
sent remembrances. The E. w.
Greenwald family OF Bellevue,
Washington, sent an apron tldy;
Mrs. Chris Grytness of Aberdeen,
Wash. table tray: Mrs. l. A.
Tanning of Havre, a birthday cake
and Mrs. Fred Bettschen OF Los
Angeles. Calf, a wax flower.
Those who had share in Tues
DAYS party were Mrs. Heine, Mrs.
Fred Williams, Mrs. H. ]. Nieman'
Mrs. Charles Warmbrod, Mrs. Min
ME Kohl, Mrs. U. V. Hubbard, Mrs.
Ernest Boegler, Mrs. Elmer Erick-
son. Mrs. Charles Howe. Mrs. lda
Muller. Mrs. Olga Olson, Mrs. lda
Reed, Mrs. A. j. Isachsen, Mrs.
Belle Gordon, Mrs. Agnes Neis-
Continued on page four
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
WORK FOR III CORN
SHOW BEGINS EARLY

The fifth annual northeastern
Montana corn show will be held at
Culbertson during the first week
in October according TO plans be-
ing developed by the Commercial
club committee on exhibits and
celebrations. BY starting work on
the fair at once it is believed that
a more successful exhibit can be
expected than in any year IN the
past. Premium lists have not been
developed, however, it is expected
that corn and small grain, vege-
tables, poultry and home products
will be included. AS in the past
corn will be featured.
The fair held at Culbertson has
become an annual event of no
small Importance in eastern Roose-
welt county, and annually attracts
a large gathering to see the
splendid exhibits on display. "A.
w. Warden, Co. Agent.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
SHIPMAN WINS
.CORNET MEDAL
PUTS WOLF POINT ON MUSIC
MAP WHEN HE CAPTURES
FIRST PLACE

Harold Shipman of this city was
awarded the state championship for
the cornet solo division at the Mon
tana interscholastic music meet,
held in Livingston last week. Last
year Harold came very close to
winning and the experience gained
then served him to good purpose
this year This is an important
victory and brings credit not only
to Harold but also to this high
school and directs attention to the
high quality of students that the
Wolf Point high school is turning
out. Lucille Zimmerman was
his accompanist. Miss thinner
man was also entered in the piano
contest and Russell Huxsol in the
clarinet contest.
Staples Prominent
The students were accompanied
by d. r. Staples of the high schol
faculty. Mr.. Staples had a promi-
nent place in the work of the meet.
He acted as secretary of the super
visors meeting and judged some of
the events. While there he ar
ranged to play with a Glacier Park
band during the summer He may
also teach reed to the students in
the city of Browning which is close
to the Park. Lois Wright, former
ly of this city and now of Valley
City, North Dakota, has asked Mr..
Staples to come to North Dakota
to help him capture the State band
cup there in June.
Hospitality
The Wolf Point delegation say
they were treated very nicely by
the Livingston folks. The con-
testants were guests in private
homes and those which were picked
out for the residences of the Wolf
Pointers were among the best in
the city.
Successful Gathering
Newspaper accounts and the re-
ports of the local delegation unite
in stating that Livingston was host
for a wonderful meet. The next
meet will be held in Helena. Mis-
soula county high amassed 1l9
points and easily won the meet
Butte placed second, Helena third,
Bozeman fourth and Livingston
fifth
Wolf Point got points for first
in the cornet solo. Missoula and
KalispelI tied for second place in
this event. Havre took first in the
clarinet solo and Lewistown in the
piano solo. The Helena high school
band won first place and Hardin
second.
Trophies
The Livingston Woman's club
donated the cup which Harold
brought home This was a beauti-
full silver cup. The other trophy
was a gold medal. AS a mark OF
appreciation a large crowd OF root
CONTINUED on Page Five)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
SCHOOL ITEMS
FOR The WEEK
WELL PRESENTED PROGRAMS
CALENDAR o FEVENTS
BETTER VOLT MEET

The Sophomore class will give
an assembly program on Friday OF
this week. The Junior program
will be April IA as there will be
no school on April Is and 18. April
10 ends the six weeks. There will
then only be six weeks of school
left. Time is flying and the pupils
are hustling to get the heavy end
of the work out of the way be-
fore the last rush begins. Our
calendar has been changed because
of a conflict of dates.
Correction
1t was stated in last weeks is
sue that Clyta Cusker was captain
of the basketball team. This
should have been Halle Chapman
as she waseIected this years cap
tain of the girls basketball team.
The Calendar
Tuesday, April 19-Spelling con-
test and program at Wide Awake.
Wednesday, April 20-Local spell
ing and music memory contest.
Thursday, April 21-Spelling con-
test and program at Liberty.
Friday, April 22-County spelling
contest at Bainville Junior-Senior
party.
Monday, April 25 State eighth
grade exams in Wolf Point.
Tuesday, April 26 State eighth
grade exams in ,solf Point
Wednesday, April 27--Local track
meet.
Friday, April 29-Local declaHa-
tory contest.
Saturday, April Culbertson
Big-Four meet
Tuesday, May 3-Annual musi-
cal
Thursday. Friday, Saturday, May
5, 6 and Music meet at Glen
dive. State teachers exams.
May 12, 13 and 14-State track
meet at Missoula.
May 10 or 12-General school
program, visiting night and exhibit.
May 18-Volt field meet.
May 20-Piano recital by Mrs.
Shipman's pupils.
May 20 and "a Seventh and
eighth state examinations for Dis
trict 45.
May 27- Senior exams.
May 27- Rural eighth grade ex-
ans.
May Baccalaurate services.
May 30-School takes part in
day services.
May 81 Senior class program
and school picnics.
June l and 2-Final examina-
Continued on last page
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
SID BLAIR new
BUREAU HEAD
MEETING MARCH so MARKED
BY ACTIVE PLANS FOR
THIS YEAR

Sid Blair was elected president
of the Roosevelt county farm bur
eau at the annual meeting held
at Culbertson, March 80, to sue
ceed H. C. Bjorge who retires to a
place on the executive board.
The executive board elected by
districts will serve for the coming
year as follows: Wolf Point, A. F.
Toavs; Poplar, Earl Coin; Culbert-
son, Otto Waldo; Bainville, Chas.
Johnson; Froid-McCabe, Lester
Balm; Indian Service, Alvin War
rior; director at large, H. c.
Bjorge.
Retiring Presidents Report
In presenting his report of ac-
tivities for the past year, Mr..
BjOrge, retiring president, suggest
ed steps be taken to increase the
paid membership of the farm bur-
eau as the limited finances pre-
vent many activities which might
be taken up through the farm bur-
eau.
County Picnic
The program committee recon-
mended that steps be taken to have
a countrywide picnic sometime in
June, the time and place being
left for the executive committee
to decide Recommendation were
that the picnic be held in the west
half of the county if local coopera-
ton can be secured Other activi-
ties suggested were a farmers
tour to points in Saskatchewan and
the conducting of community fairs
in the fall.
Tubcrculin Tests
Resolutions were adopted en-
iorsing the action of the commits
sioners of Roosevelt county in CO.
operating with the bureau of ami
nal industry officials to secure
test of all cattle east
If the Muddy. Other resolutions
recommend the greater develop
nent of rural communities, especi-
lilly along the social and educa-
,ional sides. Action was taken en-
lorsing the continuation of the
light to secure needed legislation
o handle crop surpluses and the
securing of greater membership.
Talk by Bennion
The main talk of the afternoon
vas given by Fred Bennion of the
Montana extension service who dis
,ussed some of the factors infiu-
.ncing farm income in Montana
nd brought out some of the points
which farmers of this section must |
w. Warden, County /
AGENT.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
new ELECTRIC
RATES FIXED
p. S. COMMISSION OkEYES
SCHEDULE FOR EAST
MONTANA TOWNS

According to news dated at Hele
ma. new electric service rates have
been set by the public service
commission for eastern Montana
towns served by the Montana-Da
kota Power Company. The new
rates. it is said, were announced
at Helena Saturday. Wolf Point
Poplar. Plentywood and Sidney
were given an initial rate on light
ing of IA cents. Bainville, Cul-
bertson, Brockton, Medicine Lake,
Homestead, McCabe, Reserve, Sa-
wage. Fairview and Wibaux were
given a rate of 16 cents.
Minimum Stands
The initial power rate is put at
8 cents and the household heat
power rate at cents fiat. The
former rate on lighting in Wolf
Point was 19 cents with 8 per cent
discount for prompt payment MAX
ing a net rate of 1906. The initial
power rate was 8 cents. No re-
ductiop in the 50 minimum for
residence lights is mentioned.
Consumers Not Consulted
According to General Manager
Jennison. who visited Wolf Point
recently, the Montana-Dakota COM
pany had decided to announce these
rates when the Montana Public
,sce
that it would hold hearings in the
towns served in this end OF the
state. r. M. Heskett, head OF the
Montana-Dakota company went to
Helena to confer with the service
commission, according to news dis
patches, and apparently succeeded
in gaining the consent of the COM
mission TO the rates proposed. SO
far as known the towns involved
had no representatives at the hear
ing. Anyway it is certain that
Wolf Point had none. How many
of the towns will be satisfied with
the new rates remains to be seem
The fixed charge of 81 per II. T.
on power motors appears to be un-
changed and is one item of charge
that is deemed so unjust that it
is cause for objection on the part
of virtually all power users.
Meeting at Poplar
J. M. Larson of the Poplar Com
nercial club announces that they
will hold meeting on April 13,
devoted to discussion of service
rates and a new schedule which |!
they will ask for at the hands OF !
the Public Service commission.
Representative from Wolf Point |
and all of the towns interested |
have been extended invitations to
have representatives present at the |
Poplar meeting.
Locally the matter has not been
taken up but considerable unfavor-
able comment has been heard on
the fat household rate which IL
is said will amount to an increase
instead of a reduction.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
WALSH HOPEFUL
VIDA'S STATION
MONTANA SENATOR WRITES
THAT THE COMMISSION
FAVORS kGCx

In a letter received this week by
Mrs. Neil McFarlan, president of
the Wolf Point Woman's club,
Senator T. j. Walsh voices the
opinion that prospects are good for
continuing the broadcasting sta
tion KGCX at Vida. Some time
ago when the movement was start
ed to have the KGCX license re-
newed the Woman's club sent in
letters to the Congressional dele
cation asking their support for the
station. Courteous letters of ac-
knowledgement and promises of
support were received from Con-
gressman Scott Leavitt and Sen
ator Wheeler.
Senator Walsh's letter states the
situation in more detail and reads:
Il have your letter of March "a
relative to the retention of the
broadcasting station KGCX. / have
received & good many letters from
parties interested urging that the
station be not discontinued, but
yours offers a better explanation
for it's continuance than any ! have
received. ! have. therefore, taken
pleasure IN submitting it to the
Federal Radio Commission and in
vited their attention to the state
ments you make in behalf of the
station. ] will state, for your in
formation, however, that a day or
two ago ] received letter from
the chairman of the commission in
which he informed me that there
seemed to be no doubt about the
station being continued"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
LAND PURCHASES,
MORE ACREAGE
WITH THE END OF WINTER
MANY NORTH RANCHERS
BUY MORE LAND

With the end of the winter and
the gradual opening of the roads
and other indications of spring
come the announcements from
many of the north country ranchers
of the extension of their farming
operations. A number of them
have purchased additional land
Some will break it this spring and
others will wait until another year
to begin their operations. Diversi-
| fed farming will be carried on
more extensively. The general in
dications through the surrounding
country point towards renewed
faith in the inherent good qualities
of Northeastern Montana.
Peter Penner, one of the well
known north country ranchers has
purchased 800 acres of land, one
parcel of il a mile northeast of
town and the other miles north.
He expects to break about 200 acres
of it this spring and may put in a
crop. Mr. Penner is also making
plans for carrying ON extensive
diversified farming operations, in
cluding dairying, and poultry rails
ing.
Martin Jacobs has purchased a
half section of land miles north
and will break it this spring. His
new property is located adjoining
the George Carroll place.
Ben Teske has sold his relin-
quishment to Aaron Peters Jr. Just
what Mr.. Peters plans are regard
ing his new property have not been
learned.
The Ablin brothers of this city
have purchased $50 acres of land
from the Federal Land Bank, in
the Benrud neighborhood. They
expect to break it this summer
Howard Alger of Poplar was the
agent in negotiating the deal.
John Dorgan of the Benrud com
munity is planning to put an extra
100 acres into crop this year. Mr..
Dorgan is already operating an ex-
tensive farm.
The Kimmel brothers, Lewis and
Marvin, have leased ranch III
the Benrud country and have
bought Case tractor. They will
begin work on their farm in the
near future.
Numerous ranchers report the
purchase of tractors and other
kinds of farm machinery.
Martin Bloem has purchased 32O
acres from j. NJ. Bilyeu, located
Is miles from town on Tooley
creek. Mr.. Bloem and his family
will move out there in the near
future. He expects to put about
100 acres in crop this year.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
Mrs. Dietrich Opens
Sherman Dining Room

After being closed during the
winter the Sherman cafe is again
open with Mrs. II. NJ. Dietrich as
proprietor. Meals and hot lunches
will be served during certain
hours. Mrs. Dietrich is locally
famous as a cook and trial OF
her menu and service will convince
anyone that her reputation is well
deserved. Business people of the
town as well as guests of the hotel
are patronizing the new place in
the beautiful dining room Of the
Sherman.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
GARDEN, SWEDBERG AND
GERINCER, ALDERMEN

City election Monday was slimly
attended. Candidates, excepting in
the first ward, were without op-
position. John o. Garden was
elected over Charles E. Howe for
alderman in the first ward, 43 to
IS.
In the second ward C. P. Swed-
berg received rs votes with two
scattering. In the third ward H.
D. Geringer received solid vote.
/. L. Jensen was reelected city
treasurer without opposition. City
support for the public library car
ried with only eight dissenting
votes.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
Counties Get March
Auto License Money

Distribution to the several coun-
ties of the state of automobile
registration license fees collected
during the month of March. for
which warrants will be mailed with
in few days, amounts to $685.
$3.50, according to figures pre-
pared by S. S. Small, chief deputy
to Austin B. Middleton, warden of
the state prison and eXofficio regis
trar of motor vehicles.
Statistics of the amounts this
county and surrounding ones will
receive are given below.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
Indian Delegates In
Convention Here

Delegates from number OF Mon
tana Indian tribes are in conven-
tion in Wolf Point this week and
have announced as the purpose of
their meeting the making of plans
to secure constructive legislation
by Congress in the interest of the
Indians. No details OF the con-
vention's work have yet been
learned. Attorney A. A. Grourod
of Helena is here as counsel for the
Indians.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
Woman's Club Election
Will Be Next Tuesday

The Wolf Point Woman's club
will elect officers for the coming
year at their April meeting which
will be held next Tuesday at the
home of Mrs II. A. Schoening.
This will be very important
meeting and every member is
strongly urged to be present. Mrs.
Schoening will be assisted by Mrs.
j. R. Burgess, Mrs. H. c. Ditmar-
son and Mrs. Thomas Kelly.
Flowers East of the Rockies" will
be the subject for roll call.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
BEGIN BUILDING OPERATIONS

Ablin brothers are excavatlng
for the large addition to their ser
vice station, which will be added
to the rear of their present build
ing. The addition will be 25 x q
feet with basement. The new part
will accommodate a rest room and
other conveniences.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES
(Last Week.

August Hansen of Culbertson
and Johanna Sorensen of Culbert-
son, March 81.
(This Week.
April 4, Charles Martin and Net
tie Lucky of Frazer.
Biard L. Pittinger of Scobey and
Caroline Kittock of Scobey, April
5.
Howard Leslie Hall and Margaret
Brownlee, April 2.
April Z, NeIs Martin Nelson and
Viola Knudsen, both of McCabe.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
DEPOT IMPROVEMENTS

Division Supt. A. E. Knights was
in town Thursday and called on
Sec. Gordon of the Commercial
club and announced that work on
the installation of water and toilets
in the depot would begin at once.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
BIG TIME TONIGHT

Members of the Woman's club
and the Commercial club are busy
preparing for the fun social, Fri
day evening. Did you see those
family albums?
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-04-08
BIRTHS

To Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Killingmark
of the northside son, April 8.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-02
Shipping Firearms

Postmaster General New has just issued regula-
tons to carry act of Congress- prohibiting the
shipment of small firearms by mail.
The legislation and the regulations de-
signed to prevent the circulation of tools for commit
ting crimes.
The immediate effect, however, will probably be
to shift the business of transporting firearms from
a government to private agency.
Express companies still accept small firearms
shipments by the piece, the crate or the carload.
Until the express companies discontinue this
business, either of their own will or by congress
sional mandate, the circulation of small firearms
credited with being a potent cause OF crime, will
probably continue much as usual.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-02

fact is that Monte Blue has never
been blessed with such a good We
hicle as "Wolf's Clothing" 1 never
suspected that this movie actor
would ever be a dress suit guy, but
he certainly has graduated into the
Menjou class. 1 know that the trick
photography surprises in this movie
have much to do in making it a nov
city hit, but Monte Blue does such
splendid work that honors are even
between Blue and the director.
It is sufficient to know that Patsy
Ruth Miller is the chief feminine
individual in this really funny affair
called VOLTS Clothing" She has
much to do in addition to staging
beautiful souse on knockout
whisky.
This story is so different and done
in such a jolly manner that it be-
comes knockout entertainment. Go
to it confident that you will see one
of the real novelties of the season.
It's location is the Colonial all week.
The Royal Peacock Orchestra is
an Indianapolis institution which
has been received with much favor
| in the larger and more important
vaudeville theaters in other cities.
Harry Bason is at the piano and this
man knows how to talk" to a
| piano.
On view at the Colonial all week.