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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08

The cold wave which rode into
Indianapolis on forty-Six-mile an
hour gale Wednesday evening and
brought temperatures down to z de-
grees above zero here early this
morning will bring zero weather to-
night, Weather man j. H. Arming-
ton predicted today.
The gale from the northwest
struck the city between and z
p. m, bringing 16-degree tempera-
ture drop.
The heavy winds, which rose to
near tornado force in some parts
Of the city, injured two women in
Liberty Gardens, east of the city.
Cold to Continue Friday
Temperatures dropped steadily
after p. m. to degrees above
zero at 4 a. m, and stayed there
until 8 a. m. when the United States
Weather Bureau thermometer rose
to 8. The ! p. m. temperature was
10.
1t will continue cold Friday, ac-
rcording to Arlington, weather
bureau head, but there is slight
possibility Of relief Saturday.
The effect Of the cold. wave was
felt generally over the State, ac-
cording to Arlington.
Ft. Wayne recorded the lowest
temperature In the State, 4 above.
1t was II above at Evansville and
other Ohio River points.
No Gas Shortage
Rail and street car traffic was re-
ported normal today by railroad. and
interurban lines and the Indian
apolis Street Railway Company. The
Citizens Gas Company announced
there is no gas shortage, normal
pressure being maintained.
Wires of the Indianapolis Power
and Light Company were broken
in many scattered points about the
city, most of these being caused by
limbs Of trees being blown down on
the wires. Lights were out in many
places in the east side of Indian
apolis where trees are numerous.
Long Distance Lines Snapped
Cold snapped sixteen long distance
lines radiating from indianapolis,
but service at all points affected was
expected to be restored by noon to-
day, according to j. w. HaNnon,
general superintendent of plant,
Indiana Bell Telephone Company.
Several lines to Moores Hill were
out.
Long circuits out of commission
were four to Pittsburgh; three of
five circuits to st. Louis; two lines
to Cleveland; four of five to Chi
cago; and three to South Bend.
Only two delays on interurban
lines and railroads were reported TO
Indianapolis offices from over Indi-
ana today. Interurban cars from
Terre Haute were delayed on the
T. H., I. & E. at Brazil, Ind, where
trolley was down. This was soon
repaired, however.
A small freight wreck at Sheridan,
Ind, Wednesday caused detouring
Of trains to and from Chicago. All
other railroad and traction lines re-
ported trains maintaining schedules
Woman Hit by Beam
Mrs. Charles Steinbaugh was
struck on the head by a beam blown
through the window of the living
room of her home where she was
seated, and Mrs. Roy Abbott was cut
about the arm by glass from win
cow which was broken during the
storm in Liberty Gardens Wednes-
day evening.
Mrs. william S. Steinecker warned
her husband and daughter-in-law,
Mrs Karl Stienecker, who were in
the Stienecker greenhouse, of the
approaching danger ard they sought
refuge in the engine room.
Police patrolled the storm area.
The tornado damaged the
property of eleven residents of Lib
! erty Gardens.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
J1L. MITCHELL DIES
Woodruff Attorney Is Victim
of ApOpIexy.

James L. Mitchell, So, OF 558 Mid
die Dr., woodruff Place, attorney
in indianapolis for thirty five years,
died of apoplexy today. Though in
poor health for the last year, he con-
tinued practicing law until Wednes-
day afternoon. His father formerly
was mayor Of Indianapolis.
He was graduated from Indiana
University in 1889 and from the Uni
versity of Michigan Law School in
1891.
I Private funeral services will be
held at the residence at 10:30 a. M,
Saturday. Burial win be in Crown
Hill Cemetery.
Surviving is his widow, Mrs
Brooks Griffin Mitchell.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08

Today he is producing a few
hundred cars each twenty-four
hours. He expects by January
to manufacture them at the rate
of 1000 every turn Of the clock.
After the first thousand, then
faster.
The time will come when, if
there are six persons in family,
there will be six cars for the
folks, says "the boss, as Ford is
known at Dearborn.
First, the big problem is to make
the car rapidly and cheaply. If 1t is
found necessary to charge the GUS
toner Is or 20 cents more, Henry
Ford thinks the customer will pay it
with a smile.
There have been many, many
etr,-;ae IN raoe31t Y,1oY1thS On what in =
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
$500, 900 FIRE SWEEPS
: EAST CHICAGO STORES

Flames Subdued After Six Hours
Fight by Two Departments.
BIZ United Press
EAST CHICAGO, Ind, Dec. B.
Famed by a high wind, fire spread
through the business district of East
Chicago today, causing damage es-
timated at 100000.
Firemen of East Chicago and In
diana Harbor fought for six hours
before the blaze was stopped. Mean
while the fire had destroyed three
mercantile buildings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08

Fods-Henry Edso abandon poduco OF tne ou
exclusive interview with the
one who say final word on the subject ls
made that building the car has an
expenditure Approximately $250O000O0 But Ford figures
"An he said in his interview is that when we starteo
models $S5OOOOO
have 25OOOOOO In the oanK
Tat means we spent in the operation
the difference? Money does It's part IN
the production anything in the b coal or any
other materials going into the car
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
STEVE GRANTED DELAY

Time Extended for Filing Appeal
Briefs in Supreme Court.
Attorneys for D. c. Stephenson,
serving a life term at the Indiana
State Prison for murder, late
Wednesday were granted an extern
sion of time until Jan. Z, in which to
file reply briefs in the appeal to
Supreme Court.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
Hail The Heroes!

The Tinies-today and tomorrow-is presenting
two notable Indiana sport features
On today's sport page is announced the first
winner Of The Indianapolis Times Trophy to be
awarded annually to the Indiana high school foot
ball team whose season record best entities it to
State champion" laurels
Tomorrow, The Times All-State High School
football team viii be printed.
Dick Miller of The Times sports staff. selected
both Miller is president of the Indiana Oficials'
Association and ofaciated at krentyhve State grid
games this fall.
His All-State Collegiate teams are the only ones
printed In Indiana which are recognized by Spauld
IL TWO INDIANA SPORT FEATURES
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
CAR INJURIES WOMAN

Mrs. Louise Rudolph Struck While
Crossing Street.
Mrs. Louise Rudolph, 60, Of 803 N.
Talbot ST., was injured on the head
Wednesday when she was struck by
an automobile at Delaware and
Nineteenth SITS.
The car, driven by DR.. Frank G.
Tinsley Of 1858 Central Ave-. was
going north on Delaware st. and
struck Mrs. Rudolph as she was
crossing the street. She was taken
to st. Vincent hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
Huge Cash Surplus Is Being Built Up

This great expenditure money made possible without out
side financing simply Ford believes in building up and main
tanning tremendous money today he continuing to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
HENRY FORD TELLS
WHY AND HOW OF
HIS NEW VENTURE
Abandonment of Old Model T Planned Five
Years Ago, He Says; Model A Cost Hunt
dred Millions, But It's Worth It.
BY ROBERT J. BENDER
Copyright, 1927, United Press

Mich Dec. 8-Henry Ford reached down into
- the pants pocket of his motor company for hundred
million dollars to make the Ford automobile.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
INJURED IN AUTO CRASH
Driver, Blinded by Rain; Steers Car
Into Track Abuttment.

William G. Cook, So, Of 1884 w.
Ohio ST., was cut on the face by fly
ing glass when his automobile
crashed into railroad elevation
abuttment at Missouri st. and Ken
lucky Ave-, Wednesday night.
He said he was blinded by lights
of an approaching automobile and
rain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
FERRIES OUT BY FLOOD
No DetOurs on State Roads 81 and
81 Over White River.

Automobile communications be-
tween Petersburg, Washington and
Vincennes has been interrupted with
the cessation of operation by ferry
lines operating across White river
on State Roads 81 and 81, because
of flood waters, it was announced by
the State Highway Commission to-
day.
White river is rapidly rising and
no detours are available on either
highway.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08

the stage Of the Metropolitan than
twelve
Ruth Page Indianapolis, has
herself into the hearts of the people Of this country well South
America
summer 1915 Page appearance in
Chicago 1917 toured South America with Pavowa and for
with Adoph Bom his ballet
Last season. selected chief
with the Metropolitan New York Her season there
this winter will begin in February
toes and home today
appear recital Bol at the Mura tonight
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-08
City in Polar .WaUe Clutch;
Mercury Near Zero Tonight;
Violent Storm Strikes Suburb
Temperature Goes Rapidly
Down Toboggan; Low
Is 7 Above.
TWO INJURED BY GALE
Terrific Wind Sweeps Over
Liberty Gardens, Taking
Property Toll.

Blizzard Kills IL, story on Page s.
HOURLY TEMPERATURES
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-09-23
Does not affect |
| the Heart

daily attendance of 1900 which was on
sidered a record crowd for that time.
Exhibits Of sheep and cattle were large
and came from many noted herds n
flocks while there was an abundance of
agricultural exhibits. 1t was the day OF
the biggest pumpkin and the farmers
We'd with each other in securing the
most sizable vegetables.
Col. j. I. Allen Of Columbus describes
the early fair from the viewpoint of the
spectators. Colonel Allen has been at
tending the fairs for nearly 40 years. The
old scout says:
Memory takes me back to the early
days Of the Billings fair when to u
people, the Grow Indians were a great
attraction as they still are today. The
fair commissioners issued them a beef
or a va of watermelons and their hearts
were made glad. They commended in foot
races n on horseback and shouts and
cheers greeted the victors. The old fair
had its trotting and pacing horses with
sulkies and its running races and there
were many exhibits to attract the visitor.
1.-THE circus or carnival often lured
me to Billings, too, and / enjoyed the
ferris wheel or m-erry-go-round as much
as any kid Then at the fall term of
court in Yellowstone county-Stillwater
was then in hat county, was sure to
be drawn on jury or grand jury duty
which lasted usually 10 or 10 days. Some
Of the trials were almost as ~laughable
as a circus to me as we'll as to the other
jurors"
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-09-23

The annual roundup of beef cattle
belonging to northern Cheyenne In
dams on the Tongue River reservation
started September Is. j. II. Cole. SUI
%perintendent of livestock, has charge
of the work. Mr.. Cole expects that 1t
will take about three weeks to cover
the entire reservation.
Northern Cheyenne Indians own some
of the finest Hereford cattle in this part
of the state, having been developing the
herd for rs years under the supervision
Of the Indian bureau. Last year, $685.
900 worth of beef cattle sold at Omaha
bringing top prices on several shipments
Indians on this reservation have taken
much interest in development Of q good
herd n in care of stock. this line OF
work being better suited to the Indians
nature than farming. The Cheyennes
were originally a rowing plains tribe, de-
pendent upon buffalo for support. The
transition of his tribe into successful
stockmen has been a natural develop.
ment, while farming and dairying have
brought them into contact with work FOL
which they had little inclination, al
though they have taken considerable
interest in farming in recent years, work
ing out an aggressive agricultural pro
gram under the supervision of govern
ment district farmers employed by thu
Indian bureau.
The annual beef roundup is one o
the principal features OF the Indiar
cattleman's yearly work. The labor con
nected with the fattening and ship
ping OF the cattle is performed alto
gether by Indians who own cattle in thu
particular section OF the reservation IL
which the wagon is being operated.
With good range n only registered
animals, a thrifty strain has been de
veloped. The cattle are all owned b,
the Indians individually, although thu
government assists the Indians in purch
asing breeding stock and supervise
marketing. Only surplus stock is sold
About 1000 head of Hereford cattle be
long to Indians On this reservation.
The present season has been an espe
cially favorable one for growth Of rang
cattle. with grass plentiful. AccordnI
to Mr.. Cole. the cattle are in fine shap
and should top the market again thi
fall
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-09-23
FARMING SURVEY
IS NEARLY DONE
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY INTO ECONOMIC
ASPECTS OF NORTH MONTANA
PROJECTS is. PROGRESSING
I. d. O'Donnell, Agricultural Agent for
Great Northern, Thinks Work VIII Be
Completed Within Few Weeks; Results
VIII Be Used to Formulate Program

Surveys of various farming projects
in Northern Montana, similar to the
one mad OF "The Triangle" north of
Great Falls, are nearing completion
and another four weeks will probably
finish up the work, l. ID. ODOnnell,
agricultural agent for the Great North
ern railway, said.
The Great Northern railway is coop
Grating with the federal department OF
agriculture in the survey.
Four projects are included In the sur
vey, Mr.. O'Donnel said. Included are the
Conrad-Valier, Bynum, Fort Shaw-Sur
River n Milk River projects.
M. l.. Wilson, professor OF economics
at Montana State college, who gained
nation wide recognition for his work In
THE Triangle" survey, Is directing the
work. F. j. Slagsvold, professor of eco
Monies at the state university, Missoula
assisted in the work until the fall term
Of school opened.
To Determine Model Farm
1--WE are seeking information that
will enable us to determine the model
farm of the area" said Mr.. O'Donnell
mot only the small farm of so or 81
acres but the large ones of 800 acres
and up.
I'm our work SO far we have found
some successes. some failures. All this
data will be used when we come tc
make our final calculations. If a farmer
has failed, we study his place and prac-
tees and determine why. If a farmer
has succeeded. we study his methods
too, to find out why. All this inforna-
ton, when complied, will be valuable tx
tir3 future success of farming In this
country.
Mr.. Wilson has been at work on the
survey for some little time and has
completed much Of the inside work, that
is, that part which can be compiled from
records. The field work is going along
rapidly and l expect that it will be com
pleted within six weeks"
VIII Be Published
Information gained through the sur
vey, together with the plans for mode
farms as to crops or stock that vii
yield the best returns, will be published
in bulletin form by the department, MI
O'Donnell said.
Sugar beets are playing a leading roll
| in keeping some Of the farms u Of tn,
| red, Mr.. ODonnell said. He expressed
| the belief that they would play an i'm
portant part in working out the schem'
for the model farms.
Mr.. O'Donnell, who has operated
ranch neal Billings for more h a a
years, stated that Montana crops appea
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-09-23
FIRST BILLINGS
FAIR In 1892
GROUNDS AT THAT TIME WERE or
LOTS NOW ALMOST IN HEART
OF THE CITY
Racing Was Big Attraction in Those
Early Days M in Betting Pool That
Was Conducted as Much as $50, 900 Was
Waged on Single Race

Billings has staged a county fair al
most continuously since 1892 which has
always attracted attention throughout
the state and brought visitors from the
entire surrounding territory.
The Yellowstone county fair,
OF the Midland Empire fair, was organ
lied in 1892 with I. D. O'Donnell as presi-
dent and George M. Hays as secretary.
Mr.. O'Donnell was the first president of
the Midland Empire fair which started in
1916.
The first fairgrounds were near the
present Billings tourist park and o n
tanned 20 acres. A good half-mile track
which attracted horsemen from all parts
of the state, was built. The auditorium
was an octagonal building which was
later made over into an apartment build
ing and Is still used for residence pur-
poses,
According to Mr.. ODonnell, the Billings
races were attended by sportsmen from
all parts of the state. A pool was run
upon which the fair secured q commits
sion which paid most OF the expenses
AS high as $50. 900 on one race was
placed.
Horses from the famous stables OF
Marcus DAILY ran at the fair and other
noted strings from the western part Of
the state were entered. 1t was the time
of the contest for the state capital ano
DAILY n his opponents did not pass by
the Billings fair In their efforts to make
votes.
1900 Was Big Crowd
AT one of the early fairs. there was G
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-09-23

"
Growing Great Northern beans has
become n of the major Industries In
the irrigated sections about Billings,
and the district raising beans has been
greatly extended this year into adjacent
territory.
Cold and wet weather has retarded
the growth OF beans this year, but many
of the growers in this area are now
cutting their beans and getting ready to
thresh them. With a few more days of
good weather without damaging frosts,
practically the entire crop will come
through in good shape.
There is a little smaller acreage about
Billings han last year, but In the dis
trict o Hardin there has been a
large increase and quite a number are
raising beans around Sheridan, Wyo. The
Big Horn Basin territory in northern
Wyoming is also rapidly becoming one
OF h principal bean growing areas In
the west.
While the crop is somewhat light this
year, the beans are of very good quality
The prospects for price are also much
better than last year. according to local
bean buyers. Montana beans are the
highest on the market Of any district
growing white beans.
Dealers expect to handle about 400
cars of beans out Of Billings this year,
which is about the same amount shipped
out last year. Tn cleaning plants
where beans are made ready for ship
ment give employment for several months
to two to three hundred people every
winter.
The Great Northern is. q large variety
of navy bean which is now recognized
in federal grades as a separate type. They
have been raised In fairly large numbers
here for only about four or five years,
but already have an established market
which is constantly growing.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-09-23
TREASURE STATE FARM AND LIVESTOCK
LIVESTOCK SPECIAL WILL
MAKE STOPS 0M 20 TOWNS

uled meetings to consider the problems
Of feeding and marketing livestock In
many places, business houses Will close,
free lunches will be served and various
features Of entertainment are being
planned.
The program at each stop includes a
visit to the exhibitions and demonstra-
lions on the train and a local meeting
at a convenient center in own at which
local livestock men and representatives
OF the Montana Extension Service Will
lead discussions on the utilization OF
local grasses and feed for turn
ing off high quality cattle, sheep and
hogs.
The train schedule provides for two
stops a day; one in h morning and one
In the afternoon. Where morning stops
are made the train will be visited at
10, a free lunch will be served at noon
and the general meeting at q local hall
will be held at l O'Clock in the after
noon. AT points where the train arrives
in the afternoon the program includes
a free lunch at noon. a general meeting
at / O'Clock and a visit to the train
at 8 o'clock.
At Plains the afternoon visit to the
train will be at $50 O'Clock and at Mis-
soy'S, Terry, and Rapelje the program
at the train will start at $3.50 in TIT
morning. The official schedule for the
train follows. The first mentioned stor
is for morning meetings, and the secone
for afternoon meetings for each date
October IL. Bozeman; October 10
Sheridan and WHITEHALL: October IA
Deer Lodge and Phillipsburg; October 10
Stevensville and Hamilton: October IL
Missoula and Plains; October 18, Charlt
and Poison; October 10. Helena anc
Townsend; October 20. Wilsall and Liv'
ingston; October 81. Big Timber ane
Columbus: October %. Bridger and Rec
Lodge; October "a. Rapelje n Billings
October Is. Worden and Hysham; Octo'
Der 20. Forsyth and Miles City; Octobel
az, Terry and Wibeaux; October %. Sid
ney and Glendive.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-09-23

Grass from the grazing standpoint is
the best In national forests Of Mon
tana and northern Idaho that 1t has
been since 1916. according to Glenn A.
Smith, assistant district forester.
Plenty Of moisture throughout the
forest areas Of the district during the
summer Just passed has kept the grass
and forage crops green and. with the
exception of the Beaverhead region, the
ranges are In need Of about six weeks OF
hot, dry weather to properly cure them
There is plenty of winter feed and ar
abundance of stored feed, Mr.. Smith
states.
Virtually no fires have occurred In the
district thi season because OF the mois-
ture and the cooperation of campers
and vacationists in the care OF theil
camp fires, Mr.. Smith said. Not more
than 100 acres was burned over by forest
fires in Montana and northern Idaho this
year, which is an exceptional record.
Several fires were caused by lightning
but they were controlled without any
loss. In many instances the electrical
storms were accompanied by heavy rain!
and the fires set by tightening were pu'
out by the downpour OF rain in a few
minutes after they were set.
Last year the dry electrical storms
caused great damage to the forests, tn,
libHtiiuS oettiilS lbs many dS AUo lire
during one storm in the Kaniksu fores
in northern Idaho. This incident oc
Cured on July 8 and after these fire
had been placed under control by tn,
forest service another electrical storm
on July IL, set 80 more fires In tina
forest. The men we're tired out from tn,
previous weeks hard fighting and
high wind soon whipped the 80 small
fires into a big conflagration befor,
fresh fire fighters could be rushed t.
| the forest.