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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
MD. POWER COMPANY
Is VOTED FRANCHISE.
IN BLACK HILLS CITY

Elections were held in the five min
clpal northern Hills towns on Tburs1
DAY, April 9Th, at which an almost nm
anlfnous vote was cast for natural gas
franchises to be awarded to the Mon
cca.ha-Dakota Power Compnv. In all
i've towns there were 2O6O votes cot
IN Iavor of the Natural Gas FronO
cnlses, and only "a votes aoainst A.
Natural Gas Franchises, ~'---'' INC
Inc proposals to bring Natural Gas
INTO the Black Hills by the Montana
Dakota Power Company were first
presented about the first of Februarv
tnls year. After being considered nv
the City Commissioners in the several
towns, special elections were called fo1.
April 9TH to receive the sanction IF
the votes to the granting of the Nat
ural Gas franchises. The fact tba+ co
lew votes were cast in opposition IN
the passage of the franchises is verv
unique situation in that it is very sci.
dom that any proposition receives an
proxlmately 1870 of the votes cast
favorably. ''
The actual construction on the main
line which will start from the noin+
In the vicinity of Baker, Montana, will
begin about May L. The construction
Will be handled by the Hope Engi-
neerlng & Supply Company and it is
expected that the work on the main
me will progress at the rate of about
miles day. The Montana-Dakota
rower 20. expects to have the entire
project completed by November / of
snls year. The project represents an
INVESTMENT of approximately three
million dollars. 'iiAee
The Montana-Dakota Power Co i
now now serving the towns of Glendive
Terry and Miles City. Montan oic a;'J
n M,armath, N. D. from the same f; Sld
that will supply the Black Hills Hills
An election will be held in Ron;d
City, the largest city in the R1anS
Hills on April "a and If tb;s ua plac n
favorable, Rapid City will also ' Te IN y
GUIDED In the construction prograno for f.,
The line into the Black Hills nil,
consist of approximately It's miles ~" IF
main line and approximately o5n ,,s;I -
towns. various
The Montana-Dakota Power Comma
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lions now obtaining. brentwood has
never experienced building boom lis
housing accommodations have been
Kept down to the minimum. It is now
regarded as one of the best towns in
eastern Montana. Travelling men like
TO stay here over the week end tax-
ing the capacity of the hotels here
II Dan Mckay is successful in his
prick making enterprise at Redstone
It is possible that stock COMPANY
may be organized to build new no.
tel In the near future.
Squires Paints Temple
Charley Squires the six foot paint-
ing, contractor, who uses ladders snar-
Imngly, is engaged in painting the
Farmer-Labor Temple. The great
PUBIC Post &C community hall will look its
when Charley gets through with t thn
paint pot and brush. - VIC
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
DOG WITH BROKENLEG
KNOWS WHERE TO GO

Hoquiam, Wash, April a (Autocas-
terra dog with a broken leg ap-
peared in front of a hospital here,
hanging around as if he knew what he
wanted, and occasionally wailing
family. He was put on the operating
table after being discovered, and his
leg was set.
He came back the next day of his
own accord 70 have it dressed in good
hospital style.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

wisecrackers are finding the Produc-
ers News a veritable gold mine. A
prominent senator commenting on the
affair said that: "ThOse fellows lost
the damsite but they are out to win
the war" In the press gallery there
IS much comment on the effect on the
Walsh candidacy if his home state
fails to send a Walsh delegation to
Houston. A country town has caused
a flutter in political circles in Wash
iington that is unusual. Plentywood
is on the political map.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

ny IN addition to its natural gas prop
eertles also serves seventy-six towns
IN eastern Montana and western North
Dakota with electric light and power
service. 1t is an associate company
OF the Minnesota Northern Power Co.
with headquarters in Minneapolis.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
Little Kansas Girl Has
Party for Pet Dog CuI

Topeka, Kan, April a (AutOcatal
Little Mary Jane LaundOn gave :
party to her dog Curly on his ann
versary. Her playmates brought AG
pet dogs to the party, and preSgu
were hamburger, blankets and bones
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
TOO MICH LIGHT

TOO MUCH LIGHT
IMPRISONED YOUTH (THROh
ING HIMSELF TO HIS KNEES.
LIGHT OF MY LIFE! LIGHT VI
MY EXISTENCE! LIGHT DE-
THE LADY: Jaw, D0USE I'LL
GLIMMER, KID, AND WHILE wv
ARE DOWN THERE WILL WV
BUCKLE MY GALOSHES.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR SALE-8OO bu. wilt resistant
North Dakota So flax seed. Mus
tard pulled and should be clear of
all noxious weed seed. Price. clean
cd $500. H. B. Braddock, Outlook.
Mont. 70 4eI
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

BUY MONTANA MATCHED Bsbv
Chicks from the Wolf Point Hatch.
cry. Custom Matching a specially.
llh
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
Perches Around Lighthouse
to Save Birds from Death

London, April A (Autocaster)- THE
Royal Society for the Protection of
Birds has erected large perches
around the tops of various lighthouses
which are on the birds favorite flying
route around the British Isles.
The bright beams of the light
houses are responsible for the deaths
of tens Of thousand Of bird annually.
They are attracted like moths to a
candle by the brilliant light, and find
ing nc refuge the flocks In numerous
instances fly round ana round until
exhausted and finally drop into the
sea.
The same beams now point the way
to a haven of rest. Feed boxes are
also provided.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

BABY CHICKS from vigorous nor
them acclimated, Blvd and IB
tested flocks. Reduced Prices. lN
per cent delivery. Special Oig,
300 lots. Valker-C Christensen, NJ.
not, N. D. t44.ll
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR oE SAL SALE- + grown ta1,,7,.l
i5e each each, a $40 'I Der ia and 81, E
Mont. e i Wesir
~
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOX SALE-Progressive Everbearing
strawberry Plants. $3.50 per hun
cred; $500 for 500 postpaid. Fred
;. Blackmore, Antelope, Mont. 52-3t
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR SALE-Good worL -. ~
old, weight about "T ll0d morse S N
one set of buggy harness me los Al
Swanson, Route 2, P or s. Aba
wood, Mont. DOA o., Pleat
-
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR S 5; plaste7oj !,
small porch and a good cea, ho3a
situated on a nice I6 1OOG pC coal as
Terms $500 cash P PlIee $50
monthly payments. Mrs DPa'aT Z =
stad, Plentywood. : T. D. Axis
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

LOST-A black and white Fox Terrier
dog. Finder notify Nick Kittilson,
Reserve, Mont. (1-2t)
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

31x5.25 with rim and tire
cover with Leonard Custom Tailors
ad. Return for reward to F. w.
Grave, Plentywood. 2-1t-p
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR SALE-Bundle Oats, 21kc per
bundle; plenty clean seed speltz and
oats at 65c per bushel. BILL
WEISS, Outlook, Mont. 1-t3-n
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

1.-THE law library must be a very
noisy place.
"How Gomez"
"It's so full of reports.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR SALE-Brome or..-
cents per pound. + '1SS seed
Dagmar, Mont. ~ ~ Anders
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

WANTED-Work by experienced
farm couple on farm. Write or see
Paul Scallenger, Plentywood. 2-1t-p
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FoK SALE-6-room house and lot,
clstern In house, also a good well,
garage. Small payment down. Bal,
ance on terms. Good garden plot.
POSSESSION as soon as school term
ends IDS E. 7. Mitchell, Plentywood.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR R. sALE-Garnet Wheat, new 9,
adam variety, early hand i's .n "a.
wheat. Price $500 per busbeI Spl y
serve Flax, registered. S275 y,
6ushel. Registered MaroYTi I''V ws y
$500 per bushel. Sacks ave avt, VIVA
1g4s RIBA LAND co.
4o-tf PlentywoOd, MoNt,',
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

BABY CHICKS-Northem hatch
one-day old, 1000 delivery r''i IT,
horns, Anconas, Sl2; Plvm ny
Rocks, Reds, Wyandottes, 0rDS..
tons, SIS; Brahmas, S17; as,S1s
$40. Three weeks old, Sc per rii@
per week extra. Money refunds
not shipped on date specified. R1,,
Hatchery, Fergus Falls, MINI. III
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

WANTED-FOrd Runabout with or
without delivery box. Mrs. Emma
Savage, Plentywood. 81
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

MRS, SAXTON is the new manager
and cosmetition at the Hilyard
Beauty Shop. Everything in beauty
culture including permanent wav-
ing singer waving, paper waving on
both short and long bobs, Peter Pan
and Mae Murray styles, brush curl,
etc: Try course of scalp treatment
with the new Arnao scalp steamer,
explanation of which you will hear
over your radio. (2-1tc)
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
MONTANA FARMER
Gets BEST INCOME

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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
NEWS ARTICLES STIR
NATIONAL CAPITAL

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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
Extensive Building Boom
Looms In Plentywood

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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FUR SALE-A Howell well drilling
machine in good working order. Tn.
quire at this office. I1-9nl
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR SALE-Master Six 1927 Model
Buick Coach, run 10000 miles. See
or write Jack Becker, Plentywood.
2-t2-p
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR SALE-John Deere 14-inch gang
pillow. NELS OLSON, Outlook 2-c-tf
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

FOR SALE-6-room house, close in.
Inquire Producers News. 2-t2-c
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

HATS FOR SALE and dressmaking
done in Outlook Wanda Hass. (525
Evening star., 1928-11-25

what the Parent-Teacher Associa-
ton Means to the Teacher, Mother and
Child will be the discussion of the
next Blair Hayes Parent Teacher ASSo-
eiation meeting December 13.
Evening star., 1928-11-25
Parent-Teacher Activities

Tennyson, treasurer: r. E. Conner,
secretary.
The executive committee of the
Henry-Polk Parent Teacher ASsocia-
ton met at the Henry School Novem-
Der 81 to arrange for the regular month";
ly meetings, which will be held Novem-
Der 26 at 3:l5 pm. at the Henry
| School.
The committee hopes to have more
parents attend Mrs. Woodward's and
every Tuesday at 1880 pm. in the
Henry School.
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter. president of
the District Congress of Parent-Teach-
er Associations, addressed the meeting
of the Woodbridge PIT. A. last Thurs
day evening. Charles o. Pratt spoke
on children's reading and emphasized
the importance of selecting books that
help to develop high ideals. The Sing
ing Mothers gave several selections and
Mrs. Daniel Pratt, president Of the
Woodbridge Parent-Teacher Association,
who has recently been made assistant
director of the Singing Mothers, sang
two solos.
Mrs. j. o. Frenzell, chairman of the
membership committee, reported so new
members in the association since the
last meeting.
The Schick test was asked to be given
at once to all the children of the Wood
ridge School whose parents requested it.
A number of excellent Scrapbooks
were prepared by the children during
the Summer vacation and prizes and
stars were awarded to the following
winners in this contest: Sixth grade,
Junior Wilson, Charlotte LIE Bonti, Mar
garet Kegbein; fifth grade, John Ed
ward Lane, Hilda Ryan, Aline Wharton:
fourth grade, Lorraine Allen, Eleanor
Ryan, Thomas Tate; third grade, Doris
Thompson, Albais Cunningham.
Habits" was the subject of talk
by Miss Hummer, supervising prin-
cipal of the seventh division, at meet
ing of the Randle Highlands-Orr
Parent-Teacher Association November
16. That habits among school chill
dren can be great asset if directed by
the cooperation of parents and teach
erS was pointed out by Miss Hummer
in a number of ways. Miss Jessie La
Sale gave illustrations of the force Of
habit. Mr.. Gath, president, and Mr..
Mckinney, past president, of the Ran
die Highlands Citizens Association,
both gave talks.
The monthly meeting of the Oyster
Parent Teacher Association was held
in the school building November II.
Mr.. Draper and Mr. Woodward of the
Gordon Junior High addressed the
meeting. Tea was served and a social
followed.
The Madison School Parent Teacher
Association met November Is. The value
of the Schick test was discussed. Mrs
Bowles told of the value of the Parent
Teacher Association Bulletin. The
message of Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter was
read by Mrs. Katheryn Taber, kinder
garten teacher.
At the suggestion of the presiding
officer, Mrs. Bowles, it was decided that
funds for the association might be
raised by having theater party at
one of the nearby moving picture
theaters. Mrs Cheek was appointed
chairman of the committee to deter
mine the possibilities of this plan.
Mrs. Helen Thour reported on the
traffic situation.
A special executive committee meet
Continued on Fourteenth Page.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-11
LIFE IN AMERICA
-By DR. Frank Crane

rERr !. common tradition fostered BY such books
as aBabitto and "Main Street," that lite u America n
when You see play like "Dese Under the Elns" read
West 81 the Tower gather the idea that Life N
Aer rather appalling People supposed to do nothing
but follow plow stick their the desk Or attend
srert Hoover ii one magazines recently. has been
moved to retort To this SANDER
e saws public school system BY offering equal educa
tonaI opportunities to all not producing mass Of people who
fink live alike On the contrary from these schools
spring infinite variety.
cities have plays country clubs have
pr notion pictures are better Widespread altogether
life diversified here than any other country n the
world n. .. I'D. $3.50.
Having equal opportunity develops variety.
mass production only through leadership which Is
developed by open rivalry equal opportunity and serespe
European strange Mr. Hoover
Mr. Smith, Governor
Of New Mr. Senior Senator from Idho at the
the Quaker college Swarthmor and at the Catholic college Of
Noe Dame audiences than exist anywhere else both
motion pictures Greek dramas They look at the most
Of character and local customs
exhibited within the OF country
e1nonOtonous"
Il will be found that democracy offering equal
opportunity to all is interesting fuller OF adventure opens
fields greater ambitions offers the means OF their
generously life anywhere
while Americans to rid themselves OF the
dominance Of European traditions and most Of our rat have
out that life may be as variegated without
Nothing has done 50 much toward lifting
free from the dominance Of the past as has the prohibition
amendment.
Travellers abroad usually glad get
freed society stabilized
nance You nearer not knowing what going to happen
next America than anywhere ase IN the world.
Copyright by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-11
Diyerting Heavy Traffic From
Daytime to Nighttime

II6oST hopeless iumb1es Of traffic In many american
~ cities leads the professor engineering Of the University
0f Illinois to advocate the diversion Of much
avIicht hours to night hours which, II some Cltes mgn
almost abolish sleep for inhabitants -. :; .rch !.
fortunately Washington streets are not yet y 49,
traffic lam a To require traffic other regulations
certan types 81 automobiles to the streets at night
The illinois professor though is merely lew years anea0 y
what viii have to In all large cities ~ means -
relieving traffic congestion
The idea is that streets should be used hours
av inst As railroads their tracks night and day
most use cf the night hours for moving their regnt
with this as an example and also the running q many
motor trucks at night avoid congestion OF roads sne
roessnr would begin large cities BY requiring muncipa
trucks and wagons to gather garbage and asnes g ngns
instead o Ia the day time done in street cleaning
Ruly heavy materials such stone brick lumber gravel
dirt and other building supplies would nave 70 &c mOVeo -
night to and from operation sites. -.
There would be interference with retail store ueyeLy
tncs IN te day time but wholesale store trucks puilong
material trucks municipal trucks etc. would have 70 move ~
night /. 49,. 81. ~. II
downtown retail they sent at night N trucks @
transfer stations somewhere In the neghborhoOds o.
and delivered from thers next day.
Freight stations and docks should be oil night long
ID serve wholesalers builders and others IN New 4OrK -
MORT il IS no uncommon sight to long lines Of TRUCKS
waiting hour after hour TO be accommodated at oOWnoWn
docks ferries and freight terminals
n Is even proposed that collection OF express
sod be made at night congesed districts u large Office
and business buildings the tenants would leave their paCg
n shipping aside for that purpose ana ne room
should Be kept open day and night
n ref the proposition that all transportation agencies
that can safely and protaby do 50 shall be operated
either through laws through acabe ana
understandable thereby relieving daytime congestion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-11
10 Harnn Much Gained.

Ohio State Journal shows this pleasant
Of the family listening to the candidate while mother
gets picnic ready and the children their muscles
Millions will hear speeches this year in this
fashion Sitting comfortably in their homes or out in the
open, they viii rest and let the candidates pour out their
arguments through the ether.
Some think that modern life "softens u.s.
The distinguished Mr. Rogers social philosopher saws we
many prizes the Olympic Games because riding
in automobiles weakens our legs and wills
That's all nonsense, or, to be exact "hooeyn
This picture of campaign speech is better than the old
where crowded uncomfortaby in hall or
platform the OPEN hearing only half Of what the
roaring individual saying.
In old days the important candidates and Hoover
year. nstance-were only heard by few that could
get them When they speak this year they will be heard
by Of millions, each Of the millions listening COM
fortably, undisturbed
Anything that makes human beings more comfortable
everything that allows them their brains instead Of using
their legs, is that much to the good.
True the gentleman in the picture ought be so big
the waist disgrace for anybody to have
shape and it is unnecessary.
But he wouldn't lose it listening to tenthrate speaker in
stufy hall getting kerosene his coat in fashioned
torch light parade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-11
LISTEN, WORLD!
Beware IF Sentin.e ntality

and zee how far you'll get. How
lar did Judge Ben Lindsey get
We're sentimental about Pa
triotism. America is certainly one
grand little bunch OF humans, but
the fact remains that we exhibit
Just as great q percentage Of GUS
sedness, vulgarity, Stiffness and
crybabyness az any other flock Of
bipeds. And wen never outgrOw
these obnoxious qualities until we
stop kissing ourselves on the
neck and handing ourselves
medals.
We're not only sentimental
about our present-we're also
sentimental about our past. We
insist that we've been 100 per
cent perfect right from the jump.
We bust into tears and huzzas
over anything that came over in
the Mayflower. Now I've seen a
lot OF ships and ! never yet did
see one that didn't carry con-
siderable number Of guys that
any chamber Of commerce would
be glad TO get rid Of. Why should
the Mayflower be any exception?
/ don't believe 1t was. That's
just more pretty pink smoke.
Aboye all, we're sentimental
about ourselves. There's one sub
ject before which the pink smoke
rises continually in clouds and
clouds n CLOUDS. Do we ever
look at ourselves with a grim and
soaring eye? No indeedyi We
always have some pretty little
Illusion to cover the horrid truth
about ourselves. AS conse-
quence, we continue to be q
nuisance to ourselves indefinitely,
when one good round with truth
would put us out of our misery.
And there's the whole case
against Sentimentality. 1T PER.
PETUATES PESTS BY PUT.
TING A GLOSS OVER THEM.
YOU CAN'T CURE A CESS
POOL By GROWING PANSIES
ON TOP OF 1T.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-11
ONCE-OVERS

Don't be IN INIT
Don't make by ideas of others adopt
them to
Originality brings the greater coward.
The world full of copyists but the originator gets
the real money.
You'll think and think do the and untred
So things that think there
is nothing left for you to put
But there is.
The limits of brain power be exhausted
But have to train your mind to think along different
channels.
Not the easiest way the and the drntkeeD this
in mind
Be interested in things.
Jet at the fundamentals of many things.
Think about what you your imagination
To use your brain is to increase its usefulness
lose the things comes
qlong on other persons ideas.