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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-10
ENDURING FAITH
in OUR MONTANA

(From an article written for
the Anaconda Standard by Elroy
e. Westbrook, president Mon
tana Bankers association and
president of Midland National
Bank, B~illings.)
The bankers and farmers OF
Montana have a great deal in
common. They have had an iden-
teal experience both banking and
agriculture having passed through
what has been a horrible washout.
1t is not unusual for new terri
tories to have setbacks. Many OF
the successful retired bankers
and farmers of today are those
who were able to withstand the
effects of the washouts so charac-
teristic of new territory. In Mon
tana the seriousness of our calam-
ity, it will be remembered, was
accumulated by a worldwide con-
dition and the strain upon our
fortitude was all the more trying.
Stickers Are Winners
Those who were able to survive
raves of depression, of crumb-
ling credits, depreciataing values
and crop failures are the survivors
of one of the greatest washouts in
the Northwest. We of the banking
and farming divisions who with
stood this trial of u endurance,
our faith in the state u resource
fulness, have a right to regard
ourselves as stickers. Our bank
deposits for this year and the
crops of Montana have yielded
together with the growing prom
ises of the immediate future,
would seem to indicate that we
bankers and farmers who have
s%teadfastly maintained our faith
in Montana know something about
our business.
The special writer for an cas-
tern periodical who some years
acted as the self-appointed
director of an economic clinic
he established on the alleg-
ed ground that the agricultural
regions of Montana were suffer
ing from abdominal cramps, was
asked last spring if he didn't think
the recovery of Montana was
somewhat remarkable. He ans
wered that it was; that we should
lot have recovered-it was con-
rary to all economic law, or some
hing like that.
Montana People Did 1t
What this man probably meant
vas that we were the beneficiary
# a favorable break, a fluke, as
hey say in football, when n
ide drops the ball and the other,
good fortune, picks it up and
cores. / do not agree with him, :
ct I consider his remark a com :,
liment to Montana and it's peo- !,
lie. That he should have consid-
red the situation so bad that only !
fluke could save us proves that .
We are possessed of metal which ;
ur critics do not possess nor un- :
erstand. We accomplish II w 4
Aviation, not by a fluke, but by =
termination, hard work and OPP y
imism-and also because we live =
] a state that is worthy of the "
rust of its people, a state that =
IMPLY repays the confidence we
ave reposed in it's ability to pro- y
uce. =
Montana today has about one :
alf the number of banks it had =
1922. While we do not have the ;,
xact figures we know that the -
ate also has not nearly so many =
as it had five years ago. :
ever farmers and fewer banks, q
ct the banking business is much
lore prosperous and the aggre-
ate production of the farms is 6,
d much larger return a.
ian in 1922. =
l.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-10

For 1927
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-10
STOCK PROFITS
ON THE DECLINE
GROWERS UNION OFFICIAL
OFFERS DATA TO PRESENT
CONGRESS

Although Northwest Farmers
sold 3O,851 more head of livestock
through the Farmers Union Live
stock Commission House of South
st. Paul in 1927 than in 1926. they
received S191, 990.45 less for their
animals than the year before, A.
w. Kicker, secretary of the Farm
ers Educational and Cooperative
Union of America and editor of
the Farmers Union Herald of St.
Paul points out in a letter to F.
W. Murphy of Wheaton, MINI.
Mr.. Murphy is in Washington in
the interest of the McNary-Hau-
gen bill and Mr.. Kicker urges him
to present the reports of the com
mission house to the House anG
Senate Committees on Agriculture
to offset bulletins issued periodi-
cally which assert the farmers
dollar was worth more in 1927
than in 1926.
5o-Cent Dollar Basis.
IF a proper method of compar-
ing farm prices with goods pur-
chased were used" says Mr.. Rick
er, 'Hthe facts would show that the
farmer is doing business on a so
cent dollar and has been trying
to struggle along on that basis
since 1920"
The letter follows:
81 have just been handed the
report for 1927 of the business
done by the Farmers Union Live
stock Commission House of South
st. Paul, with comparative figures
showing operation in 1926. I think
these figures ought to go in the
record of the hearings on the Nc
Nary-Haugen bill before the House
and Senate Committee on Agricul-
ture.
Here are the figures:
For 1926
Cattle and calves sold. 1850
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-10
Mass Production

A news item: "Mr. and Mrs.
John Beverlin are rejoicing over
an eight-pound daughter, their
sixth child, since last Saturday"
Newton, Ill, Mentor-Democrat.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-10
Stock Rises, Profits Fall

"In other words, we handled
30S,831 more head of livestock in
1927 than in 1926 and we received
S191, 990.45 less in money for this
great increase in receipts.
And yet bulletins have been is
sued periodically and given wide
publicity quoting figures to show
that the farmers dollar was
worth more in 1927 than in 1926.
These figures are misleading, be-
cause they make comparison with
manufactured products priced at
the factory gate and farm com
modities priced at the terminals.
"The freight has to be taken out
of the livestock figures quoted
above and the farmer has to pay
freight on manufactured goods
plus jobber's profits and retailers
profits, when he buys at his home
trading point.
eff a proper method of compar-
ing farm prices with goods pur-
chased were used the facts would
show that the farmer is doing
business on a 50-cent dollar and
has been trying. to struggle along
on that basis, since 1920"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-10

1.-THE total value or amount of
money received for the 237,4S7
head of livestock handled in 1927
was $5,O03, 569.S7.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-10

Columns in front of the state
capitol of North Carolina were
copied from the Temple of Miner
va which was erected in Athens
about 500 B. c.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-10

1.-THE total value or amount of
money received for the 206,636
head of livestock handled by our
firm in 1926 was S5,195, 560.32.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Wolves are a deadly menace to the caribou, the fox and the moose of the Birch creek country, says Fred Wiley who has been trapping in the Circle country, and arrived in Fairbanks last week. 'I saw 19 wolves in one band, and trails that indicated many more had passed through. The old timers up there on qoldburst and Madsen Dome say that there are few caribou or moose calves coming through this spring and the coyotes are raising he'll with the fox"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28
CARD 0FTHANKs

On behalf of the Alaska Packers Association I wish to thank the Wrangell Fire Department for their services on the occasion of the fire at the eannery on Saturday. Through the efficient efforts of Fire Chief Os- ear Carlson, Fire Marshal F. E. Gin grass and E. A. Lindman, president of the department, the fire was kept from spreading.
 The fourteen school boys who gave such valuable assistance in fighting the flames are also deserving Of spe- cial mention.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

dozen tags # you feel SO disposed. for the cause could not be a better one. You cannot tel but you may be the next person that will have 10 go to the hospital possibly in order to save your life. so let us all get be- hind this movement end make sl,o00. our goal this year. It was about s750 last year.
 BUY A TAG YOURSELF AND SEE THAT YOUR FRIENDS BUY ONE, TOO.
 Very respectfully.
 The Board of Trustees, ! Wrangell General Hospital
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28
CHINESE BUNK HOUSE AT
A.P. A. cANNERY IS BURNED

The Chinese bunk house at the A. P. A. cannery was completely de- stroyed by fire last Saturday evening. The Wrangell Fire Department re- sponded, but before the local firemen could reach the eannery the fire had gotten under such headway that it was not possible to do anything more than keep the flames from spreading to other buildings.
 The building which was destroyed was a substantial two-story strue- ture 40 by 20 feet, and could not be replaced for $7,0OO.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

TO travel from NeVs York to the Delta district of northern Alaska to secure grizzly specimens and then see only a few of the animals at long range was the unfortunate experi- ence of four Eastern sportsmen who spent 2s days in the field ft would have been a different story if this hunting party had gone into the Cas- sIair.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The party of Mormon agrieultu- rists and industrialists who came to Alaska recently are now investiga- ting the Susitna and Matanuska val leys. There is every prospect that their survey will mean the settle ment of colony somewhere in the Territory.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The Hyder Chamber of Commerce voted at it's last meeting to affiliate with the United Chamber of Com merce. representing at Washington. DC, chambers of Commerce through 1nt the United States. Hyder is bat
 ting with local flood menace, and it is believed that through utilization with the United statss' Chamber of Commerce Hyder may benefit by the powerful influence that can be brought to bear in .furthering legis- lative and other objectives of organ cations holding membership therein
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Despite intensive searching, Wise man residents have been unable to recover the body of "Dutch John" Clefene, who was drowned recently while attempting to ford two horses across the Koyukuk river in front of the town. High water with accom- panying silt is making the search difficult and there is little likelihood that the body will be found
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28
PRESIDENT OF TOURIST Ass0CIA.
 TON TO VISIT WRAEGELI

John Hooper. president of the American and Canadian Tourists As sociation, arrives on the Northwest ern this week to spend several. days here as a guest of J. G. Grant of the Nrangeu Hotel. Mr Hooper is a great booster for Alaska in general and Wrangell in particular.
 The Fourth of July program com mittee. knowing Mr. Hooper.s will- ingness to be of service, have taken the liberty of announcing that he will deliver a patriotic address here on the Fourth of July.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Dr. R. J. Diven and A. Rasmussen left Monday morning for Anan creek where they will enjoy a weeks out ing and prepare the camp for the Christian Endeavor outing a little later in the season.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

J. Sebastian, president of the se- bastian-Stewart Fish Company, came north from Seattle on the Dorothy Alexander He is spending few days at Tyee where his company is operating a cannery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Frederick Bronson arrived from Seattle on the Queen Sunday morn ing Mr. Bronson is on crutches ow= ing to having received an injury to his foot recently. He took advantage of his enforced idleness 10 pay a visit to his parents.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Ole Johnson recently completed an addition to his building on Front street formerly owned by William Lewis. The building has been re- paired and painted. It is occupied by the Cole plumbing business and the Fudge Shop. Mr. Johnson uses the new addition as an extra store room for his own business.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

A nine-year-old Indian boy who was travelling on a raft with his par ents who were returning from a trap ping expedition on the Noyikaket river, a tributary to the Lower Ya- kon. was swept from the craft by sweeper as they were rushed down the swollen stream His body has not been recovered.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Mrs. Herbert Morrison and little daughter arrived from Juneau on the Aleutian last Friday en route to her home at Hydaburg. She is a daugh- ter of Captain Albert Lee.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Dr. and Mrs. FoErest A. Kerr ar rived from Victoria, B. O., on the Prince George this morning. They left immediately for the camp of the Canadian Geological Survey on the Stikine near the mouth of the Clear water.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Lester o. Gore, attorney of Ket. chikan who was endorsed by the bar association of Ketchikan for judge ship in the First Division, promptly declined to become a candidate for the appointment.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

W. c. Cox, a prominent citizen of Everett, Wash, was aboard the Doro- thy Alexander which was here Mon day forenoon. While the vessel was in port Mir. Cox visited with his friend ". H. Smith who is employed by the Wrangell Lumber & Power Company.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Richard Rasmussen arrived from Tacoma last Sunday on the Queen and will spend the summer with his aunt, Mrs. o. Gunderson. and family at Johnson Cove.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

George H. Hatton and family have moved into the residence at the cor ner of Second street and Court House Square owned by Mrs. Mary c. Pate naude.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Judge J. J. Trabucco of Los An geles who presided at the famous Hickman trial, was round trip pas senger on the Alameda which was in port southbound last night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28
Will Accompany Tourists

II. P. Corser. rector of St. Philips Episcopal church. has accepted an invitation from the Donaldson Pathe Tours of Los Angeles to join a party of tourists at Wrangell on July 9th. and accompany them as Alaskan lee turer to Fairbanks and return.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Instead of two bands of limited membership, Anchorage is to have one large musical organization which will include within it's ranks all the leading bandsmen of the city.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The Fudge Shop opened recently by Mrs. L. B. Chisholm and Miss Dorothy Chisholm in the Ole John son building on Front street, is building up a thriving business in home made candies.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

MT. and Mrs. Robert M. Allen and ron Robbie came over from Peters burg Sunday on the Peggy. While here they were guests of MT. and Mrs T. J. Mcbride.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Mrs. D. L. Wing and sons Joel and Walter, left on the Hazel B No. this morning to join MT Wing who is mining near Porter's Landing. They intend to stay in through the winter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The Standard Oil company now has under construction a new dis tributing plant at skagway. The plant is being built to provide better service for Standard Oil customers down the Yukon as far as Circle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Harry Lucas, business man of Ju- neau, was aboard the Alaska Monday en route home from a hurried busi- ness trip to the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The Yukon was in port south bound Thursday afternoon. Those taking passage from Wrangell were A. O. Burch to Seattle and Bert Har- vie to Ketchikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28
NOTICE

Ed Grigwire will cut your hair if you don't want shave. He knows how to cut ladies' hair the way they want 1t. Next door to Sentinel office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28
TERRITORIAL NOTES

J. c. Shepard. formerly with the Federal Bureau of Mines in Alaska. has accepted a position as superin- intendent Of the Noble Five mine at Sandon. B. c.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

F. c. Brynoldson, of the Northwest Spruce Company. Seattle, was aboard the Alaska Monday en route to Sew ard on a business trip.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The Elks of Fairbanks on last Sunday gave a Kids Picnic at Birch Lake. The affair was very largely attended from Fairbanks and surrounding towns. and is destined, it seems, to become an annual event.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

See E. D. Wheeler about youf paint job. Work done by paint ma chine OF hand Contracting. Resi- dence, Mundy bungalow on Wrangen aver Shop near city hall Phone 99.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Between 50 and 60 members of the International Kjwanis were aboard the Queen which was in port Sunday forenoon. They had been in attend ance at the Seattle conelave and were making the Alaska tour as a side trip.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Mrs. Chris Wedo had the misfor- tune to crush her left hand quite badly last Wednesday when it got caught in an electric wringer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

J. N. Cole this week purchased the D. L. Wing residence fronting St. kine Avenue taking possession this morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

George Bailey of Fairbanks is now at the Tenakee hot springs under going treatment. Tn a few days he will leave for the States. It will be his first trip outside in 31 years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

By mutual consent of the stock holders the Independent Steamship Company, Inc, of which C. A. Burk- hardt was the president. has been dissolved.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Mrs. Elmer Bakke left on the Ad- miral Rogers Saturday with Xaneou- yer, Wash. as her destination.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28
LOCAL NEWS

Miss lone Vessel Ieft on the Ala meda Friday to make the round trip to SkagWay via sitka.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Harold Ottesen returned home on the Queen Sunday morning from Walla Walla, Wash, where he com pleted his Freshman year at Whit man College. He entered the employ of 0. D. Leet for the summer last Monday
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

A big dance was given in honor of Alaska's bachelor governor on his ar rival at Nome recently while making his tour of Alaska bysairplane.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Bishop Rowe Is now on tour of Episcopal missions on the Yukon which will consume upwards of three months.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

In failing ebea1th and Respondent because of the fact that he was not able to obtain employment Ed Miller, a we'll known old timer of the An ehorage district, ended his life by cutting bis throat.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Grover Coffin, machinist for the Lake Bay Packing Company. was visitor to Wrangell the first of the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Mrs. Nettie Nelson came in from Burnet Inlet Tuesday and took pas sage south on the Alameda which was in port last night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Mrs. o. Gunderson. Fred and George Gunderson come in town over Saturday and Sunday from their fish traps at Johnson Cove.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Misses Gertrude Carlstrom, Doro- thy Johnson, and Erma Grant will arrive home on the Princess Char lotte Saturday morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The fire hydrants of the town have been given a coat of green paint Fire Chief Oscar Carlson wielded the brush.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Mrs. Grace Bishop of the faculty of the Juneau Public Schools, has ten dered her resignation. due 10 her ap- preaching marriage to Judge James Wiekersrham.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Jack Gurr entered on his duties this week as driver ef the delivery ear for the Wrangell Steam Laun- dry.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Fairbanks now has BIT automo- piles This places the Interior town among the leading cities of the world in per capita ownership of mo tor vehicles
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

J. c. Grant returned on the Prince George Thursday morning from a short business trip to Vancouver and Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The Courtney ranch buildings on the Chena river near Fairbanks were totally destroyed last week by fire of unknown origin. The loss is eonsid- erably above $5s00o No insurance.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Jack Gurr returned onsthe Queen Sunday from a short visit to Ket- chikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Mrs. Craig Millar was aboard the Cordova which was in port south bound Friday morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

N. Nussbaumer left on the Admiral Rogers Saturday on a short trip to Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

We are using only the BEST. and made CLEAN, that's what counts a lot. Bread. 10 cents a loaf American Bakery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Miss lone Vessel returned on the Alameda last night after having made the round trip to skagway via Sitka.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The public is invited to visit our Hhop. Most modern bakery in Alas ka. American Bakery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

The body of an unidentified man was found 200 miles up the Nusha- gak river recently.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28
FOR RENT

Comfortable well furnished cabin suitable for one or two men. In 1uire Sentinel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28
Prize Questionable
 Contest
Wrangell..June2 27.1g2S.

Nrangell. June 27. 1928. Mr. J. ". -Pritehett,
 Editor Wrangeli Sentinel Dear Mr Pritehett For the purpose of securing q cross=seetion Of opinion relative to some important matters affecting the welfare of your community. the writer will personally give Ten Dol airs as a prize to the man, woman OF child in your town who will give the best answers to the following questions The answers must be re- ceiyed bY a committee Of three mem bers to be named by your Commercial Club on or before August 1st and de= cided upon within ten days there after. All The questions must be answered by the participant and all answers must be sent to me with your decision as soon as reached. 1. Where is the community spir-
 it? 2 Why don't more. business men
 and others attend meetings ofI the commercial club? 3 Why isn't your newspaper bet-I ter supported? 4 sWhy are there so many empty
 buildings2
 5. Why are there 50 many stores
 and so little business2 6. Where is the fishing fleet2 '. Where ts the prospector and
 miner?
 B. Where is the logger? 9 Why is the sawmill not runs
 ming?
 10. In a forest country, why do you
 burn coal instead of wood2 II. If t4e sawmill runs. could not
 importation of fuel oil for light and cold storage plant be eltmi- mated?
 12. Why is there. not better water
 supply?
 13. Why has not hydro-electric pow
 CT been developed? 14. Why is there not an information
 bureau for travellers and tour
 ists?
 15. Why is there not a booth for
 displaying natural resources and
 products. also native flowers,
 fruits and vegetables in season? 16 Why is the Wrangeli Hotel not
 filled with guests ,? IT. Why are there not more settlers
 and farmers on the stikine
 Flats ?
 18 Why are there not more new
 homes along the government
 roads
 19 Why is the sehoolhouse so out
 of date and inadequate 20 Why do high school students at
 tend other than home school 21 Why do your bright and ener
 getic boys and girls seek employ
 ment and homes elsewhere :? 9. Why are there two docks 23 Why is such a small portion of
 your people up at eight in the
 morning
 24. Why are there not more kitchen
 gardens, flower beds and lawns? 25. Why are there so many pleasure
 boats and so few work boats2 26. Why are the streets so narrow
 and the trucks so wide that the
 pedestrian has to get off the
 road?
 27. Why is there not more tourist
 and other travel up the Stikine? 28. Why do you not attempt region
 al cooperative publicity with the
 other communities in South
 eastern Alaska? 29. Why not through your repre-
 sentatives ask the legislature toI
 arrange for and support general
 publicity for the Territory? 30. Why is the whine of the seagull
 and the croak of the raven heard
 in your midst instead of the
 noise of the hammer and saw? Thirty days is given to answer these thirty questions. I would thank you to give this contest publicity in your next issue if possible, so that it may be completed by August 1st With hopes and best wishes for bigger and better community,
 Cordially and sincerely yours,
 c. D. GARFIELD,
 Manager Alaska Department
 Seattle Chamber of Commerce
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-06-28

Why not now? You will do it later anyway. Bread 10 cents loaf at American Bakery.