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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
ELKS STAGE PARTY
AT WLLISTO N
Anniversary of Building Completion
Celebrated. Several Initiated.
Sheridan County Elks Attend.

Williston, N. D., Jan. 28.-Williston
Elks celebrated the 18th anniversary
of the completion of the $4,000 Elks
home with an elk feed, attended by
about 300 members, after which a
class of 25 candidates went through
initiatory ceremonies. The lodge had
between so and go applications on file
but the extreme cold weather pre-
vented the attendance of those living
at a distance and the officers plan
another initiation in about a month.
The anniversary observance fin
ished with a dance that crowded the
capacity of the building. A feature
of the exercises following the initia-
ton was an address by William G.
Owens, president of the state associa-
ton.
The membership of the Willistor
lodge, the territory of which extends
from Stanley on the east to well int
Montana, is now nearly 700 and is ex
pected to reach that total with thu
next initiation. The handsome lodge
home, which was dedicated Jan. Is
1915, is free of Indebtedness, the las
| installment having been paid last year
Several Sheridan County Elks wer
present at the doings and state tina
they had a big time.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01

President Coolidge and congress
over elimination of a clause spe-
cifying that the ships be laid
down before 1881.
Unwilling to concede defeat in his
drive for elimination of this provision
the president is watching the senate
proceedings closely. 1t was made
known that he is prepared to submit
a recommendation for funds to en-
able immediate work on some of the
ships if he is granted his request that
the chief executive be charged with
carrying out the program.
Chairman Hale of the senate naval
committee, supported by Senator
Swanson Of Virginia, the ranking
democrat on the committee, is wag-
ing the contest for retention of this
time provision. He reiterated his
confidence tonight that this clause
would be kept in the house bill de-
spite the promise of early action by
the president if the time provision il
} not kept. a
Senator Curtis of Kansas, the re
publican leader, negotiated the agree
ment which brought an end to fears
: of filibuster against the bill ant
made certain the final vote. Not
voice was raised against his reques
< when it was submitted late in tn
E day after conferences with opponent
of the measure.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
AGNES LUNDEEN
DIES AT OUTLOOK
Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Lundeen, Well Known Outlook Far
mers, Passes Away Thursday Morn
ing After Several Weeks Illness.

Thursday morning of this week the
Outlook community was shocked to
hear of the death of Agnes Lundeen,
16 wear old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Lundeen at the Outlook hos
pital, death coming as a result OF
kidney trouble and ruptured appendix.
Agnes Lundeen was strong and
healthy girl until about six weeks ago
when she became i'll with kidney
trouble. Every thing possible was
done to relieve the suffering of the
sick girl. and she was getting along
quite well until receiving an attack
of appendicitis. Physicians were
waiting for an opportune time to op
crate but the appendix bursted before
she had recovered sufficient strength
to undergo an operation, and she
slipped quietly into the great beyond
Agnes Lundeen was born octoOel
20. 1912 at the home of her parents
on their homestead near outlool
and leaves to mourn her passing be
side her father and mother, brothe
/ Erick and sister Margaret, and othe
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lundeen and famll
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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01

city on that day.
Eats Served Cafeteria Style
The inner wants of those attending
the shows, etc. will be satisfied by
long list of good things to eat, served
in Cafeteria style all day.
1t would take too much space at
this time to tell of all the different
booths, world curiosities, fortune tell
ers, ETC., but the committee in charge
states that it will be complete and that
full day is the shortest time pos
sible to take in all the events which
will be before the public on that day.
One of the features of the day win
be big auction sale of donated ar
ticles. The name of the auctioneer
has not yet been made public, but he
is said to be extraordinary in this
line of work and you will be glad to
purchase the articles offered for sale
after you have heard the virtues pro-
pounded concerning them by the
enthusiastic auctioneer
The money derived from Hospital
Day will he used to buy new equip
ment and for necessary improvements
to better care for the heavy demands
on that institution by the general
public of this section of the state.
All in all, the Sheridan Memorial
; Hospital Day promises to be most
I enjoyable affair and the committees
7 in charge are asking each and all tc
0 be present with their pockets well
filled ready to help this most worth!
! cause more of which event win b
\ given in next weeks issue Of the Pro
0 ducers News.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01

seven.
Would Reduce Percentage on Lands
Features of the Leavit bill provide
that the percentage basis upon which
taxes shall be determined shall be re-
duced from 80 to 25 per cent on real
estate and farm lands, that shares of
stock of all banks and securities shall
be placed on 25 per cent basis and
that the percentage on automobiles
shall be raised from 20 to 40 per cent.
The annual net proceeds of mines are
placed in class No. /, calling for a
taxation basis of 100 per cent.
First Tax Bill
The first taxation bill, known as
H. B. No. AZ, introduced by Jones OF
Phillips, Merritt of Musselshell, Nagle
of Lewis and Clark, Jameson of Vel
lowstone and Dellwo of Lake, pro
vides that after January 1, 1881, th'
levy for state purposes only shall b.
applied to all property on 100 pc
cent basis of its full value. The bill
proposes a 31a mill levy on so pc
cent basis until 1881. A two-mill lev.
would then apply under the 100 pc
cent basis.
A warning that the lower brancI
will not be rushed into the taxation
muddle without sufficient time t
study bills, was given today by floO
leader Flaschenhar of Prairie whe
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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
Northeast Montana Well
DriIIer Dies In Scobey Cafe

Scobey, Jan. 26.-George Clements,
well known well driller of north
eastern Montana, dropped dead here
suddenly while cutting meat in the
Burton Cafe, having succumbed to a
heart attack.
Clements was former service man
having served with the 91st division
during the world war and was mem
Der of the local post of the American
Legion.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
KITCHEN IMPROVE
MENT CONTEST Is
SHOWING PROGRESS
District Home Demonstration Agent
Starts Contest Which Will Be Of
Interest to Women Who Desire I'm
proved Conditions in the Kitchen,

The kitchen improvement work that
is being conducted throughout Sheri-
dan county under the direction of Miss
Vesta Hanson, District Home De-
monstration Agent for Daniels, Sher-
idan and Roosevelt counties, and is
progressing very satisfactorily.
The Kitchen Improvement work is
being carried on in the form of 9
contest with prizes to be awarded to
those women who make the greatest
improvement in their kitchens, cost
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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
Montana Still In Grip of
Cold Wave Sweeping State

With slight relief from the cold
wintry blasts which forced the ther-
mometer to register 40 below zero
last Wednesday, the weather man
again took hold Thursday with a
chilly northwest wind which kept the
stoves going at full blast and caused
the public to seek shelter indoors as
much as possible.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01

Another resolution which provided
for approval of the increase of gas
oline tax from three to five cents
gallon, to be divided 80 per cent to
the state highway commission and 20
per cent to the counties for building
roads leading to the federal aid high
ways, was tabled, after Speaker Ralph
C. Bricker Of the house, had notified
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01

the convention that the subject will
be taken up by the legislature and
arranged according to the will of the
majority.
Convery New President
Speaker Bricker also advised
against the proposed transfer of is
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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
Clair Stoner Ill

Reports coming to Plentywood from
Great Falls state that Clair Stoner,
formerly of this city, has been i'll for
some time and an x-ray examination
discloses that he is suffering from
ulcers of the stomach. His many
friends in Plentywood and Sheridan
county hope for his speedy recovery.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01

decentralization of officers and selection of Lewown the
meeting place for next together with the passage of resO
on requesting the legislature to law authorizing the
of automobiles for of county officials with such resrc
tons the assembly prescribe featured the close of the
days session of the Montana Association of County Commits
soners shortly before adjournment Yesterday afternoon
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01

committees busy with arrangements and de-
the Annual Sheridan Memorial Hospital Day. which will
be held this year the Famerabor Temple Tuesday, February
18th ncon birthday generally conceded that Hospital
Day by far the greatest Of community interests from han
ar standpoint and always draws thousands of people this
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01

Washington JAM ga final vote next week the yearold
cruiser construction bill assured Tuesday when the senate
tered into agreement to limit debate the beginning
Monday Passage of the BILL which would authorize Is cruisers
and apane carrier declared by both sides to be certain
The controversy has narrowed down the difference between
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
COMMISSIONERS PICK STAFF,
ASK ASSEMBLY FOR CARS AND
QUIT TO MEET In LEWISTOWN

County Commissioners Gather At Helena Transact Bus
and Make Suggestions to State Legislature Most of
Recommendations Calls for More Money from Taxpayers.
Lewistown Scion Says His City Is "Wettes of the Vets
and "Driest of the Dry According What Is Wanted.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
INGWALSON STORES REACH MILLION
DOLLAR MARK DURING PAST YEAR
Phenomenal Growth of Crosby Merchants Stores Place Him
In Millionaire Glass; Local Ingwalson Store Big Factor
In Bringing Up the Grand Total Under Efficient Manage
ment of c. c. Christianson. Grocery Department Affi
ates With Independent Grocers Alliance.

Crosby N d. JAM 31-A million dollar concern in Crosby
would never believe but nevertheless such the Com
peon of the audit of the gwason system this week
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
HOSPITAL DAY TO Be Held In
PLENTYWOOD FEBRUARY 18th

Committees Ask People of the Community to Help Make Day
Successful By Liberal Donations of Farm Products Fancy
Work, Pastries Etc. Promise Real Time Visitors at
Temple With Grand Display of Booths Containing Some
of the Wonders of the World Everybody VIII Be There.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
PROGRAM SLATED TO CARRY
WITH But SLIGHT OPPOSITION

Much Discussed Increase in Naval Armament Measure VIII
Soon Be Settled BY Senators and Congressmen At Wash
ington. Coolidge Wants Chief Executive to Have Full
Charge of Carrying Out Program Would Eliminate Clause
Calling for Ships to Be Laid Down Before 1881.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-02-01
SOLONS TRY TO MEET BIGGEST
PROBLEM OF PRESENT SESSION
Would Cure Montanas Tax Problem By Providing for Five
Classes of Property Taxation With Percentages of Full
Value Automobiles Come In for Big Increase In Proposed
Measure.

Helena Mont, JAN 3The second bill offered cure for
Monana problem introduced in the house
y Tuesday by Leatt of Custer who proposes
classification provide for five classes of property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22

dance program by Hal Kemp's Orches-
ira. in addition to an hour of slumber
music, which will close its program.
The usual array of Friday night Co
lumbia Broadcasting System features,
augmented by a concert by the Lenten
Choir, are on the schedule tonight OF
WMAL. Outstanding among them are
the Kodak hour, the Vodevil Broadcast,
the Story hour and Night Club TO
manceS.
Van and Schenck. popular vocalizers;
the Ponce Sisters, Freddie RichS Or
chestra and Helen Clark, soprano, Will
provide the Vodevil program. A radio
announcer will be the principal char
acter in Night Club Romances.
The attractions of local origin on the
WMAL program include a concert by
the Hawaiian Melody Boys, recitals by
Gertrude Brooks Trumbley, pianist. and
Thelma Nils Rector, soprano, and the
15-minute news review of the world
during the Flashes from The Evening
Star" period.
Hook" Kennedy, veteran washington
radio artist. whose Scotch songs and Wit
were broadcast over WRC and other
stations several years ago, is featured
this evening by VOL. He will be heard
regularly over this station on Friday
evenings at $50 o'clock.
A major portion of WJSV's program
will be provided by its regular staff
artists. The station also will introduce
a new duo of entertainers, known as
Toots and Dan, who will broadcast at
9:l5 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22
LORD INVERCLYDE WEEDS.

LONDON, March % (P).-Miss June
Howard Trip, better Known as June
the Actress" was married to Lord In
verclyde at st. Columba's Church yes
terday.
Only a small party of guests wit
messed the ceremony within, but large
crowd of women. including many con-
nected with the theater, was outside and
gave the couple hearty sendoff.
The bride wore an oyster gray satin
gown trimmed with pearls and Juliet
pearl cap and carried prayer book in
stead Of a bouquet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22
MAY 80 OFFICIALLY SET
FOR BRITISH ELECTION
Unofficial Statements Of Date Are
Confirmed by Home Secretary
in Commons.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, March %. Sit William
Joynson Hicks, home secretary, in the
House of Commons last evening con-
firmed unofficial statements that the
British general elections would be held
on May 30. This means parliament
will be dissolved May 10 and nomina-
ton day will be May 20.
Commenting on the announcement.
Philip Snowden, q minister In the for
mer Labor government, said the Labor
party had no interest In delaying the
cate of the election. because the sooner
it was over 1.-The sooner this country
will be rid of this government"
Sir Robert Hutchinson, chief Liberal
whip. also said 1.-The sooner the better
for us. Eddisbury has shown the tide
has turned. We want the Liberal boat
to be carried in on the flood"
He referred to the Liberal gain Of
the Eddisbury seat from the Conserva-
tives in yesterdays by-election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22

the Teach Oh dill.
Globes of captured
sunshine! Peaches deli
ciously ripe, exquisitely
firm. Libby's Deluxe
California Peaches! A
newdelightfor your FAM
lily and guests. Ask your
grocer for a can today.
Libby, McNeill & Libby,
Chicago.
To get choice vaneties
of all fruits: Hawaiian
Pineapple, BaytletPears,
Abyc0ts, Plnnas, Cher
r;eS, etc. asweNasP Peaches,
be sure to ask for Libby,s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22

In elementary schools q pupil costs
the City Of Philadelphia $64 . year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22

Guerrieri, mother Of four children and
the confessed slayer of Rev. Father
Joseph A. Riccardi.
The priest was shot down at the
doorway of his church here on Sum-
day morning. March 10. few minutes
after he had finished saying mass. Mrs
Guerrieri, still holding a revolver in her
hands, surrendered to police
In confession she is alleged TO
have signed the woman said she shot
Father Riccardi because her little
daughter had been mistreated at the
parish school which she attended
Father Riccardi died a short time after
the shooting. In death bed state
ment he denied that he had ever
mistreated the child
The woman has been held in county
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22
SEC. DAVIS To TALK
OVER WRC TONIGHT
Senator King of Utah viii
Speak on "The PeriIs of
Democracy"

The work of the Department OF Labor
will be outlined by Secretary Davis to-
night. who. with Senator King OF Utah
will be me speakers in the Half Hour:
with the Senate" period over WRC
and associated stations. Senator Kint
has chosen for his topic The Peril:
of Democracy"
WRC's outstanding musical attrac'
tions will be provided by the Cite:
Service Cavaliers and orchestra, anc
Arthur Pryor and his Band during thu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22

> c n / a Qe 7 I o w II
broadcast. A duet
for flute and oboe,
Thou Charming
Bird" will feature
the Cities Service
program. The or
cl1estra will play
Director Rosario
Bourdon'S own ar
rangement of the
Bland composition,
In the Evening
by the Moonlight"
THE S W e e t e S t
Story Ever Told, p"
Alice Blue Gown
and gems from THE
Spring Maid" The
band will go sere-
,,aSiif,u for the fret
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22
FRA GHERARDO' GREETED
BY FERVID AUDIENCE
Last Opening Of Season at Metro
politan Opera House Marked
by Unusual Enthusiasm.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 22.-As his
fourth and last premiere of this sea-
son. Giulio Gatti-Casazza, managing di-
rector, presented at the Metropolitan
Opera House last night Fra Gherardo,
an opera, based on a tragic incident In
medieval history. 1t was the FIRST time
the opera was presented in America.
The composer is Ildebrando PiZzetti.
Edward johnson had the title role.
A large audience received the premiere
with even more fervor than that dis
played at the other openings of the sea-
son. Twenty encores were demanded
and received at the curtain scene of the
second act. This was riot scene In
which $50 colorfully attired players par
ticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22

time. It's concert will be given under
the window Of Widow Biddle, new
resident of Shradertown.
WRC also has scheduled another
Evening In Paris episode and an early
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22
Italian Air Cadet browns.

ROME, March % P).-One aviator
fell to his death in the sea as two air
planes piloted by cadets collided in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22

Jail without bond since her arrest.
County Prosecutor Henry Harter, jr.,
plans to bring her to trial within the
next two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22
WOMAN IS INDICTED
FOR Staying PRIEST
Mother Contends Daughter Had
Been Mistreated at Ohio
Parish School.

BY the Associated Press.
CANTON Ohio. March 22.-An in
dictment charging first degree murder
was returned by the county grand
jury yesterday against Mrs. Mamie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-22
Major "Chain" Features
TONIGHT.

TONIGHT.
7:30-Uncle Bob's Circus; stories
and novelty band-WJZ, WBz,
VEAL, KDKA, WLW, WJR,
KYW, WHAS, WSM, WSB,
WHIT. .......
o:0O-Story hour: Mary and Bob
--WOR, WCAU, WNAC, WEAN.
WFBL, WMAK, WCAO, WAS,
WADC, WKRC, WGHP, WMAQ,
WSPD, Wink, WLBW, WMAL.
9:30-Gus and Louie; serenading
the widow--WEAF, VITO.
WEEP, WTAG, WCSH. WILT,
WGY, WGR, WCAE, WWJ,
WAR.
10:3o-Addresses by Secretary OF
Labor Davis and Seantor King
of Utah-WRC and N. B. c.
network.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
EFFORT RENEWED
 ID FIND AVIATOR
Eie!S0l's Advice Not to Worry
 for Month Recalled

Nome. Alaska, Dec. 2 LP,-EecaI- ing one of the last expressions ,f Carl Ben EicISon-"Don't worry about me for 90 days''-spokcn q month ago as he was taking off for North Cape, Siberia, rcscuers todly intensified their efforts toward start ing an aerial hunt for the missin,; flier.
 Fire Alaskan planes are due 10 be concentrated on the Bering scl- coast by tomorrow to search for Eielson and his mechanic, Earl Bo~- land, last sighted November 2. abou; 90 miles from the Nanuk, Q trading ship locked in the ice off Mort II Cape. They were making a flight 70 carry passengers and furs off the ica bound ship when they disappeared Pilot Barhhill and Mechanic MucI- Ter planned to hop off from here to- day for Teller, where Pilot Joe Cros- son made an unsuccessful attempt yesterday to pierce the dense fog over the sea. Pilot Frank Dorbant also is at Teller to participate m the search.
 PIiot Ed Young, was reported 10 be leaving Fairbanks for here today ana Pilot C. II. Gillian was expected 10 follow him tomorrow. From rere | they will continue to Teller 10 join { the other three pilots.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
DENVER GIRL WINS
 IMMENSE FORTUNE
fl Year Old Girl to Get Money
 When Relatives Die,

Denver, Dec. 9 LpD-An II year old Denver girl had become the eventual owner of a million dollar fortune. the foundation for which vas laid in q cubby hole shoe shop in Colorado's early days. by court decision in her favor and against an aunt and uncle, who contested the will of the girls grandmother.
 By the terms of the will. Jo- aephinc Earth, granddaughter Of Mrs. Georgia A. Earth. inherits the fortune after the deaths of her father, M. Allen Earth. Mrs. AliS. Houghton of Golden Hill. Mass, and James E. Rhodus, Denver, provided she is then 80 years old.
 Meanwhile, the estate is held in trust. and the income from it is di- >idcd equally among the three. Mrs. HOughton and Ehodus, children of Joscphinc's grandmother by a prcvi- ouS marriage. cOntCndcd in contest ing the will that the girls father, NJ. Allen Earth. unduly influenced his mother in making the will.
 The girls grandfather started building his fortune as young German cmigrant, making ho0-naiI- cd boots for miners. He died in 1918. His widow died October ?, 1928.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
FARMERS GATHER AT CHICAGO TODAY
Farm Bureau Federation Hears
 Annual Address

Chicago, Dec. tP,-ApproNimatn- ly 5000 farmers and agricultural leaders were here today for tho three-day annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
 The hishlight in today's program was the annual address of sam Y. Thompson, president of the fedcr1- lion.
 Thompson urged that farmers seek standardization of the farm problem, an agricultural tariff. and improvements in the rural credit situation. as among the most import ant problems facing the industry.
 Modern communication and transportation have knit every sea- ton so closely together" Thompson said, that we no longer can think in terms Of states We are one large unit and we must look on our prob lcms as national problams."
 A tariff effective on all farm crops should be adopted by the present congress. Thompson said to place agriculture on an equal plane with other industries. By such q tariift, he explained, farmers will be able to enjoy permanent prosperity.