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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21
STATE FAIR WILL
OPEN NEXT WEEK
WARES OF TREASURE STATE
TO BE DISPLAYED TO MUL-
TITUDE OF VISITORS

HELENA-Montana's greatest
display of all Montana's industries
the Montana State fair-will
open September "a and continue
for five days at Helena. Every
one of the states varied industries
will be represented by appropriate
exhibits at this years exposition.
When the gates are thrown open
the various halls and exhibit
buildings on the fair grounds will
contain in miniature Montana's
agriculture, s~tockraising, horticul-
ture, dairying, commerce and
trade, metal and coal mining, pc
troleum, manufacturing, transport
tation, fur farming, recreational
resources, fish and game, home
sciences, education and art.
Displays
First attention will be given to
Montana's greatest industry, says
the department of agriculture, in
charge of the exposition. Crop
and livestock displays have been
gathered from every section of
Montana. Premiums will be
awarded in the crop divisions on
the county collective basis as in
last years exposition. Twenty-six
counties have already expressed
their intention to bring displays to
complete.
Pure bred stock from all over
the northwest will be seer on par
ade. A new feature In this years
fair is the Northwest wool show
carrying trophies, cash and spe-
cial premiums of more than S 5000.
Al Smith
The entertainment program,
will be the most varied and ex-
tensive ever attempted, according
to the department of agriculture
in charge of the exposition. The
fair will be honored on the open
ing day by the attendance of AL
fred E. Smith, governor of New
1 1 anu uCAlOCId IlC uOIiIu6G lOT
president of the United States.
Transportation companies have
given the fair management the
lowest rates ever offered to a
Treasure State exposition and spe-
cial rains will be run from all
parts of Montana to the capital
for the opening day.
Races
Grandstand acts will be under
the management of the Western
Vaudeville managers association
of Chicago; daylight and evening
fireworks will be provided by the
nationally famous Hit Fireworks
company; music will be furnished
by the Butte Mines band under the
direction of Sam T~reloar; and,
most popular of all entertainment
features, races between thor
from some of the most
stables in the nation.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21
SURVEY

The trachoma survey scheduled
to begin in the Wolf Point schools
on the 18th has been postponed
until the oath according to a state
ment by County Superintendent
Inglehart. This action was neces-
sary because Of the inability of
DR.. Mossman to be here on the
first announced date.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21
RETURN FROM MINNEAPOLIS

Judge and Mrs. S. e. Paul re-
turned to their home at Plenty
wood from Minneapolis last week
where Mrs. Paul has been under
the care of specialists for several
weeks. Mrs. Paul is reported
much improved in health.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21
LEAVE FOR CALIFORNIA

Henry Dietrich and family and
Mrs. Lizzie Dietrich Of the Nick
wall community and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. H. Coffey of Waller left We'd
nesday for Los Angeles, Calf,
where they will make their home
for the winter.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21

You will be well satisfied with
your small investment if you
subscribe for The Wolf Point
Herald. Until Jan. J., 1929, rs cents.
Six months, SIPS. One year,
$500. Complete subscription in
formation at the top Of page 4.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21
1,50O KILLED, GREAT
PROPERTY DAMAGE

Continued from first pagel
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21

September 81 is the last day to
register.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21

BEFORE ORDERING THAT
PIANO
call on us. II it is price you are
looking for, we have it.
For quality we match them all.
Try the Keagy Music House,
Glasgow, Montana. 20-tf
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21

The Herald-52 weeks-s2.oO
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21

FOR SALE-Half section az
miles from Wolf Point, $4,000.
Small down payment. Rest at
six per cent. Description of
land: The NWA, West half of
NEA, NE of SWA, Sec 1, It
27 r At. Roosevelt county.
Emil Johnson, SGT Dayton Ave.
st. Paul, Mimi. 30-2t
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21

FOR SALE-Five room house two
blocks from school. Furnace,
city water. See e. j. Cody,
Wolf Point. 2S-tf
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21

FoUND-Yale key. Pay for this
ad and identify. e. B. Styer.
located on Northside. Easy to
move. V. A. Lowell. 32-2tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21

LOST-Saturday, Firestone 30x5
Truck tire north of town on
Scobey road. Reward. Leave
at Herald office 32-2tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21
F o r r { N T

r o r r E NJ
FOR RENT-3-room shack, close
to school house. Wired for
lights. $500 a month. Inquire
at Herald office. 32-1tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-09-21


L o S T A N . E o u N D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
PRE-WAR SEAPLANE
FITTED FOR SERVICE
CWrtiss Type Machine, Found
in Loft, Declared Ready
for Flying Test.

Discovering a pre-war Curtiss sea-
plane of the odd fashioned" type
packed away in a loft of the Navy
Yard, aviators at the naval air station,
Anacostia, seized upon 1t with the en-
thusiasm of child finding long lost
toy. trucked 1t around to the air base,
assembled it. and now are wondering
what to do with it. since higher officials
have forbidden its being taken aloft.
The plane is of the old pioneering
type. in which the pilot and a passen-
ger sit side-by-side out in front with
no protection from the wind. while a
"pusher" propeller whirls behind their
heads. No one knows It's history, al
though all airmen are agreed that the
plane never has seen service. as to all
outward appearances it is brand-new.
Subject of Speculation.
The theory is that it was ordered and
bought by the Navy. but either became
stranded or was superseded by a more
modern model. The power plant is
missing. but Henry A. Berliner. presi-
dent OF the Berliner Aircraft Co. has
agreed to loan "a 90-horsepower Curtis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
LOST GIRL STUDENT
ELUDES SEARCHERS
Suicide of Smith College
Freshman Is Secuted
by SIeuth.

r. the Associated Press,
NORTHAMPTON. Mass. January II
I'm regard to Smith College girl
whose idea Of bliss once was to run
away. conflicting tips and rumors poured
in today on college and police authou-
tics.
Miss Frances ST, John Smith, missing
Smith College freshman ana daughter OF
New York broker. disappeared last
Friday.
Reports of the appearance Of Miss
Smith came from as widely Separated
places as Portland. Me-, and Hartford,
Conn, While friends Of the family we're
quietly conducting az INVESTIGATION IN
New York City. near her home.
State Detective DAILY sought co-opefa-
ticn Of Connecticut authorities II run
ming down a story from Hartford that
she had been seen there Sunday.
Another possible clue was seen III the
revelation that Miss Smith had once
harbored . desire to ran away.
II an article for the MaguS. 3 student
publication at Milton Academy. where
she had prepared Cor college. she wrote;
NV idea Of uualloyed bliss has always
been 10 run away. but my only difficulty
With that course was that l had no IN
oisputable reason for SO DONG
A suicide theory was discarded by
Daily. who said he could find no possible
motive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
LOUISIANA CHOOSES
GOVERNOR TODAY
Three Candidates Base Campaign
on Federal Payment for Mis-
sissippi Flood Control.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, January l7.-After
campaign in which all gubernatorial
candidates advocated Federal payment
for flood control III the Mississippi VAL
ley. Louisiana Democrats voted today on
selection of a governor. a lieutenant
governor and other State and parish
officers.
The primary is equivalent to election.
although a second primary would be
necessary in case Of tie.
Gov. Q. H Simpson is seeking renom-
nation over Huey p. Long Of Shreve-
port chairman of the State Public Serv-
ice Commission, and Representative Ri
ley j. Wilson Of Ruston. both Of whom
urged more economies in State admin
iStration.
Wilson remained in Washington dur
ing much OF the campaign attending
hearings OF the House food control
commikee
Candidates for lieutenant governor
are F. o. Peavy Of Opelousas, running
mate of Simpson: Paul n Cyr of jean
erette. supporting Long; Fred c. Clai-
borne OF New Roads. John Ford of
Shreveport and Glenn J. Smith of Tan
gipahoa Parish, the three of whom sup
ported Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
DAKOTA GOVERNOR GETS
FIRST VIEW OF ATLANTIC
Realizes LIES Ambition When He
Stops in New York After
jackson Day Dinner.

By ths Associated Press.
NEW YORK. January lT.-Gov. w.
J. Bulow OF South Dakota realized lie
ambition here Yesterday when he had
his first glimpse Of the Atlantic Ocean.
Gov. Bulow, returning from the re-
cent Jackson day dinner in Washington,
stopped OF al New York and under the
guidance Of James W. Gerard. former
American Ambassador 10 Germany.
made a trip 70 Coney Island for look
e. the Atlantic
i didn't STE il all" Gov Bulow said
later. but I saw plenty OF water, and
] am told that il never dries up. Out
f. our country, things dry up nov and
then, and water is scarce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
TAX REDUCTION URGED.
Gov. Smith Suggests Cut to Yield
$S,OOO,OOO.

By the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y. January IRE
duction of one-third of mill in the
direct State tax on real property was
recommended to the Legislature last
night by Gov Smith in a special mes
sage accompanying his first executive
budget program. The reduction repre-
sentS a saving of more than S8000,0 900
10 real estate owners
Il have always believed" the gov
ernor said in his message. that it
was poor policy to take from the tax
payers Of the State more money in
any one year than is actually neces-
sary for the maintenance and operation
OF the government In my opinion a
surplus in excess Of $7,500,000 is not
required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

republic OF Ireland" has found orly
10 600 claims entered. Matthev ~
Healy. manager for the receivers, An
nounced today.
He said there are about 330, 006
bondholders In the United States and
In e.cated that an extension Of time
might be asked
The receivers have about 81 500. 600
TO be returned to investors on terms
10 be decided later by Referee Henry
M (;01dfnoel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
Ox-5 engine and a propeller to boot, in
order that 1t may be flown II the ban

Ox-5 engine and a propeller to boot, in
order that 1t may be flown II the ban
Is lifted.
The prime objection Of those In au-
thority Is the fear of dry rot in the
wooden members of the plane, and as
every major part of It's construction
Is wood. the objection appears to be
well founded. Several sections OF the
aged craft in the light Of prescnt-day
aircraft construction appear to be none
too strong at the time it was built, par
ticularly in the tail group, which sticks
out far behind and Is connected to the
center section of the wings by bamboo
poles
Careful Preparation Needed.
II permission were granted the many
airmcn who want to fly the plane each
would have to take a course in manipu-
latlng the controls as the system now
IN practice is entirely different from
tnat used many years ago. For in
stance, the pilot today controls his all
erons. or movable trailing edges Of his
wings. with left or right pressure on
the control stick. which likewise raises
or lowers the tail fiippers by being
pushed forward or pulled backward.
In the old Curtiss the ailerons. con-
sisting of separate panels suspended in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

Exemption Of carillons from the pres
ent 20 per cent tariff duty is urged by
? preventative Celler. Democrat. New
York. In statement accompanying a
bill 20 remit the duty paid by the
Church Of Good Counsel. Brooklyn
Celle- said there was no American
manufacturer OF cariIlons. and char
scte-.zed the tariff as placing handi-
cap on the creation of religious music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

the space between the wings, are
controlled by moving the body to either
left or right. The chair In which the
pilot sits Is mounted on the same prin-
ciple as the control stick I'm the mod
ern plane. The ruddcr Is controlled by
a vertically mounted wheel which may
be turned left or right. and the fippers
by moving. TIE post to which the wheel
Is attached forward or backward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

Investigation into alleged unfair prac-
tees in the importation and sale OF
bakelite will be begun January 30 at
hearings before the United States Tariff
Commission on application of the Bake
lite Corporation and five other COM
panies manufacturing the insulating
material.
The application names six New York
importing firms and recites the violation
Of patent rights and other unfair meth
DDS of competition. Bakelite is much
used for telephone switchboards and
insulating radio panels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
A Choice Of 40 Different Routes TO
California Given in This Free Book.

40 ways and more 70 California and
the North Pacific Coast" Select the
route best suited FOR this season Of the
year. Detail maps indicating these
routes from Chicago together with
fares ana other information sent free
on application TO f. Q. Small. General
Agent Chicago &. North Western Ry,
20i Franklin Trust Bldg, Phl!aoel-
pllia. Pa.-A6vertiSenlent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
The Fashionable New Ensembles at S25
Youthful New Tailored Frocks at S25

ShartIV different all-nNcr tuth
almost tn the waist Inc IN back s.,
lng and bright pins IL give a spar
juniors and larger Womcu'S.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
IRISH LOAN CLAIMS FEW.
Only 10000 File for Share of &c..
100000 in Five Months.

NEW YORK. January II HD.-Ex-
piration OF the five-month period given
by the Supreme Court for the filing OF
claims on the $4,000 900 loan for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
Bill Curbs Reserve Bank Loans.

An amendment to the Federal Reserve
act intended to cure the loaninQ of
money by Reserve member banks TO
stock brokers was introduced Yesterday
by Representative Dickinson, Republic
an, Iowa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

pictured are included In the summer
wardrobe of that always stylishly
gowned screen artist, Laura La Plante.
In the picture to the right Miss La
Plante Is wearing charming outfit of
gray and rose silk. The blouse which
is of striped rose and gray silk is en-
riched with narrow silver belt. The
sports blouse to the left Is of multi
eoloreds stripes, navy predominatins.
The diagonal styling of these stripes
adds to their attractiveness.
Other new ideas in stripes stress
tricolor, which Is fashions iates,
-whim, also omhre effects. which reveal
exquisite biendings.
Gay striped summer-welght flannel
is very popular for the sports frock
In these models the blouse is usually
sleeveless and for Il the stripes are
made up horizontally. armhole and
neckline being finished wirh contrary
stripes. The plated skirt carries yer
teal stripes.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
ca. 1850. Western Newspaper Union.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

tinted lace are the loveliest. and they
are tuned to complement the skirt
over which they are posed. A soft
green georgette for the finely plated
skirt, or 1t may be In flesh color,
aquamarine blue or other of the newer
shades, this with blouse Of lace In
perfect match color, the entire topped
with o. coat Of the Identical geOrgette
as that Of which the skirt Is made
such fantasies as this 1t Is which are
lending enchantment to the summer
scene.
But we digress. What we started to
tell about is the Importance of stripes
In the mode. 1t Is the fashionable
thing, nowadays to attend, the day
time bridge party-in stripes. to play
tennis and Coffin stripes. or perhaps
to stroll the lowered paths which lead
to the country club--in stripes.
1t is indeed fashionwise person
who elects to wear stripes this season.
Which accounts for the fact that the
originals of the handsome blonses here
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

Odd Power Of South American Vampire

In his story Of his explorations in
South America, Or. William Meow
ern has something to tell US about
the dreaded vampire bat.
Bats are not believed to possess any
saliva which could act as local an
esthetic; and yet 1t is a fact that
they can insert their long teeth and
suck out the blood Of their victims
without awakening them. Not a single
case is known In which a sleeper has
awakened while the vampires were
at their work. It is also very curious
that the bats never attack a person
who Is awake, however silent and
motionless he may be.
He writes Interestingly Of the ANA
zonian medicine men.
The Indian medicine men are no
doubt charlatans in many respects.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

stripes. Quite a patriotic color com
bination this, and one which fashion
emphasizes in many ways.
The vogue for the ensemble cos
tune rebounds to the glory of the
separate blouse. Wherefore consider
able of the planning of the vacation
wardrobe must necessarily center
around the theme of the blouse. Nor
is the blouse to be considered only
from a utilitarian standpoint, for this
season 1t Is as often expressed In
terms of extreme dressiness as In
terms of practical service. This favor
for the blouse de luxe Is directly due
TO the fact that two-piece stylings
now carry prestige for both evening
and daytime wear, which is really an
innovation considered in the light Of
modes which have gone before.
AT mention of the dressy formal
blouse, imagination Immediately vi
sions most beauteous creations of all
over lace, for ..s.ss late blouse ranks
among the idols of fashion. Those Of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

WRETcHEs!

She waited on the corner joyousIy.
then pensively, then expectantIy, then
casually, then anxiously, and two
hours passed.
Man." she said, as perfidious ami
mai, faithless and untrue. incapable
Of consummating promise" and so
she became cynic.
Two hundred yards down the street
he said the same thing about women
she was on the wrong corner!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

The ten days delay In the arrival
of the artillery was one cloud in our
sky. for II 1t moved SO slowly In maxi
ing the creek what would be Its rate
of progress once It attempted the raw
wilderness road now being construct
ed? To expedite the road We must
lay down. st. Clair and Major Chap
man, Of the Forty-fourth, marched
with six hundred men to smooth the
way to the Little meadows on the
Youghiogeny, some thirty miles dis
tant from Fort Cumberland. When
we marched it would be in three d.
visions, under Halket, young Horatio
Gates and Dunbar.
What had surprised me was the
number of white women in camp. [
counted thirty wives of soldiers. In
addition to these there were Croghan's'
sixty Iroquois women and children.
Thus the noncombatants made very
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

yvAt4h . tttt0 SOttt0Nt9sh tWSGsts ENtt
Colonel Washington. Aide-de-camp
to General sraddock."
respectable showing and used up
much Of our provisions; and we were
not well supplied with food. After
our first high spirits had subsidized
bit, we began to notice something else
that might become very serious. The
regulars, upon whom Bradd0ck de-
pended-almost exclusively were
falling Ill in large numbers. They had
been herded on transports and had
been deprived of fresh provisions.
Meat was the principal item of food
on. the creek and 1t was oversalted.
The result might have been foreseen.
The coming of the army brought
many woodsmen flocking to the creek,
and began to meet old acquaintance
who had never heard me called any
thing except "Biack" Brond. After q
day or so they would slip away while
Others would take their place to OBJ
serve silently and form opinions. /
frequently saw General Braddock
walking about the camp with his Of
ficers, and was shocked to observe he
looked worried and discouraged. There
was much mutterlng and complaining
among the provincials. The COM
mander, being a rigid drill master,
insisted that the provincials be
worked daily and made to 60 through
the manual with fine precision. The
proyincials were slow and slovenly at
nlaneuvers and aroused the generals
disgust and contempt. This soon be-
came generally known and was holly
resented.
talked with some Of the guards
and endeavofed toy give them some
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
Walter Bungled Ii

Henry-I hear Walters engage
ment's been broken off. How's that,
old man?
Herbert--He was trying totell Phyl-
lis how time stood still wherever he
looked in her eyes, and it appears the
silly ass didn't get it quite right. At
any rate, he gave her to. understand.
that, in his opinion. her face would
stop clock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
SYNOPSIS

Impoverished by the OPEN
handed generosity of his father,
Virginia gentleman. young Web
ster Brond is serving as a scouts
and spy, for the army under Gen.
eral Braddock preparing for the
advance on Fort Duuuesne. He
has just returned to Alexandria
from a visit to. the fort. where,
posing as a Frenchman, he has
secured valuable information.
(. Braddock, bred to European war;
fare, fails to realize the impor-
lance of the news. Brond is sent
back to Fort Duquesne, also
bearing q message to George
Croghan, Enlish emissary among
\ the Indians. Brond joins his
friend and fellow scout, Round
Paw, Indian chief, and they set
\ out. On the way they fall in with
q typical backwoodsman, Balsar
Cromit, who joins them. : The
party encounters a group Of set
tiers threatening a young girl,
Elsie Dinwold, whom they accuse
Of witchcraft. Brond saves her
from them. The girl disappears.