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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
MACDONALD'S new
CABINET CONVENES

London, Iufe 1.-THE new la
Dor government has opened it's ca
reer with a move. almost startling
in its originality, which cuts abrupt
ly across traditional ideas of diplO-
macy.
The desire attributed to Premier
Ramsay Macdonald, which is said
to have been sketched before the
first cabinet council MOnlIay in the
course Df a general preliminary SUR
vey of the whole policy of the gov
eminent, is to visit the United
States and endeavOr to cement
peaceful relations between England
and America by personal contacts
at Washington. Canada also would
be represented at the discussions.
This is a move which should be
acceptable to all shades of political
opinion in England.
In his first administration Pre-
mier Macdonald won the greatest
hOnOrs by his conduct of British
foreign policy, and the nations good
will would certainly be with him
in his new attempt to dissipate the
world difficulties with the question
of disarmament and the freedom of
the seas.
Much, of course, will depend on
circumstances in the premier's first
moves. Mr.. Macdonald is expect.
ed TO await the arrival of Ambas.
sadOr Charles G. Dawes to learr
President HOOver's personal views
before doing anything decisive.
The Dremier's idea is to GO Il
America in August or September
if the visit should be decided upOI
and proves acceptable to Washing
ton. In those months parliament
will be in Its summer recess.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21

Tho scbool board has elected James
Iii 1ne nf Fairview and Mrs. CrosS
of Dagmar as teachers 1or 'i'e
ing year. Mo,4onsen and chill
dro on snent Sunday at the K. A ouil !
JorSon home. Mr.. Mortensen Is
brofber of Mrs. Gunderson ana lives
- Next Sunday the ball team VIII
+oto nm the Westby team at brush
Take No doubt Westby will rounu
IN a formidable aggregation SO as "
cnt down the score little Dit OVei
last Sundays cleanup.
Next Saturday night the CONNER.
cial Club will put on another dance
- +be school house with the object, OF
raising a little money for turtner
ctraet improvements. The JACOBSON
o~cbestra will furnish the music ano
Mrs. Murk will serve the lunch III 'n'
school basement.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hole and two
children left on Monday afternoon tol
q three weeks trip through various
parts OF Dakota. -.
Tuesday evening a public meeting
was held at the hardware store =
formulate plans for crawling I'M
grade south of town. Mr.: Rice VIII
give the gravel for the work. "A com
mittee will construct gravel dunn
and several farmers living south an
west of town will furnish teams TO
Shining the gravel to the dump. Tw
county trucks will do the hauling. In
Comm .rcial Club will take care OF tn
cost of gas and oil and othen neces
sary expenses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horstman and chile
zen left by car Tuesday evening fc
Princeton, Mimi, to attend the funel
al Of Louis father.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
FARM LAND VALUES
STILL DROPPING

Evidence that the deflation of the
American farmer is continuing APP
pears in the U. S. department of ag-
riculture report on farm real estate
values in the year ended March 1,
1929. According to the department,
the 12-month period saw the per acre
values of all farm lands with improve
ment shrink slightly less than 20 to
a level 1920 under 1920 and only 1870
above prewar.
The continued shrinkage in the
value of the farmers principal in
vestment is in striking contrast with
the huge expansion in the market
value of stocks and bonds. Since 1922
the owners of the country's mines
factories, railroads and commercial
enterprises have seen their invest
ment climb to undreamed of figures
Only few days ago Pres. Simmons
of the New York stock exchange an
nounced that the market value of list.
ed securities had reached the amaz
ing total of $114,851 ,081, 1902, a gair
of $28,240,013,S9S oyer the preyiou;
year
The department of agriculture
shows 10 states in which the per acre
value of farm land is below the aver
age for the prewar years 1912-1914
These are largely producers of thu
corn and wheat. They belong to the
group of states frequently termed tn,
country's bread basket.
In Montana the average value o.
an acre of farm land March l 1872.
was 28@o under prewar. In Colorado
farm and values are 1870 below pre-
war while in Indiana they are dow
17@5- Other states In which farm
real estate is worth less than the pre-
war average include Ohio, Illinois
Missouri, North Dakota. South Dako
ia, Wyoming and Nevada.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
LABOR MUST
CATER TO LIBERALS

1t is tantalizing that the Labor
government will have to depend on 80
outside votes to get it's proposals thru
the House of Commons and that while
1t has 1870 of the M. P.s it has only
379c, as yet, of the popular vote,
while the Liberals with 1870 of the
vote have but go of the M. P.s.
Naturalization, schemes for the
solution CT unemployment, trade with
Soviet Russia, disarmament, greater
cooperation with other peoples thru
the League of Nations, were the main
issues against Baldwin's Empire De-
velopment Fund and his slogan of
Safety First" Lloyd George feat
ured We Can Conquer Unemployment
and fiercely attacked the Tory policy
of tariffs.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
Roosevelt County Tax
Sale Brings in $8425.OO

The land sale held by the Roose-
velt County Commissioners on Tues
day of last week on land which the
county had taken tax title netted the
gross sum of $8452 for the 2610 acres
sold. There was sixteen different
pieces of land sold, ranging in size
from 20 to 800 acres. The average
price was about Sa.25 an acre.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
Lambert Farmers Buying
Pure Bred Holstein Heifers

Lambert, June 1.-THE Richland
county extension service will soon
bring into this territory a carload of
pure bred and high grade two-vear-
old Holstein heifers.
Orders for nearly the entire car
load have been received from local
farmers. The county extension SER
vice will do this in conjunction with
the Agricultural Credit corporation.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
RAYMOND

(Too late for last week.
Jack Stewart and Floyd returned
from their trip to Minnesota. Jack
reports a wonderful trip.
Isabelle Porter was visiting the E.
]. Cole home at Daleview. She also
visited relatives at Whitehall.
Albert Gehrls has been busy work
ing on the Porter house in Plenty
wood.
John Lindblom was a Plentywood
visitor last week.
A. A. Rio has moved with his fami
ly into their new home.
The girls All Club met last Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Porter and sol
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
HOUSE PASSES BILL
PROVIDING 100000
FOR GLASGOW UNIT

Washington, June 15.-The house,
Tuesday, passed the Leavitt bill APP
propriating $4,000 to meet the
expense of operation of the GIas-
gov division of the Milk river
reclamation project during the fis-
cal year beginning July /, 1929, the
regular department of interior ap-
preparation bill having made no pro-
vision for the maintenance of that
division.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
LABOR BIGGEST PAR
TY In new HOUSE
By MARK STARR

New York-(FP)-The Tory Morn
ing Post and Mussolini are mad be-
cause British Labor, by obtaining 287
seats in Parliament, has become the
biggest party. Progressives, howev-
er, throughout the world got big
"kick" out of the returns.
Late returns with but constituent
cies to be heard from, are:
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
TORIES SORE
AT LLOYD GEORGE

Tories are too sore because of Lloyd
Georges attack, to retain power by
his good graces, and it is probable
therefore that either before June %
when Parliament meets or after, Mac
Donald will form the Labor cabinet.
Lloyd George with a newly-won zeal
is said to be ready to barter support
in return of proportional representa-
ton in order to secure more NJ. P.s
at the next election.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
McDONALD'S
POSITION HARD

Can Macdonald keep within the
limits set by the Liberals while i'm
mediate problems are being attacked
and until, say in two years, the cleo
tors again will give their verdict? If
Macdonald goes too far to the right,
sections in his own party will have
something to say. Their probable line
would be in accord with Maxton's re-
cent declaration: "By getting control
of government machinery of this
country, Labor will see that the foun-
dations of the Socialist commonwealth
are laid SO that there are no rich
and no poor and an end is put to ex-
ploitation."
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
Popular

In 1900 Labor had a popular vote of
only $4,000 with 2 M. P.'s position
to be compared to the $4,000 votes
just received by the Communist can
didates, although none of the latter
was successful, FL out of % having
lost their deposits of $3.50 each.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
FARM BILL PROS
PECTS CAUSE WHEAT
PRICES TO CLIMB
Many Reasons Given For Upturn
From the Previous Pre-War Low
Slump.

The important part which farm re-
lief legislation will play when en-
acted was evidenced last week when
wheat prices rose from the pre-war
slump they had reached the week be-
fore, and climbed for a gain of around
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-06-21
FROM AROUND The COUNTY


of MnltetaII visited Mrs. J. h. Porter
last week.
VIM. herron OF Plentywood was
here on a business trip.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
GRAND OLD MAN
 OF FRANCE PASSES

George CIemenceau grand old man of France loses last battle of his career early Sunday morning, November 24th the outcome of the fight was not un- expected after the long fight he has made for his life, but came as a shock to the world at large. The 88-year--old statesman who piloted France through the greatest storm in her history, has requested that he be buried quietly in the Vedee forest and that his coffin be placed erect as is his fathers beside whom he wishes to be buried so that in death as in life he will be stand ing erect.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Elections at Rake

The citizens of Rake metropo- lis held an election last for their local government. Mir. John Bean was elected as mayer for the new year, The following were elected as members Of the new council: Bob Thomas, Fred Friday, John Smith, Charles s. Johnson, Ben Kadake, Aaron Bean, David Stuteen, Arthur Johnson, Haynes Dewitt, Eddie Williams and Kelly Brown.
 A City Magistrate will be elect led by the Council from it's per- .sonnel and two police officers appointed by the Council at its next regular meeting.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Stork al Convention

On Saturday night was born at Haines to MT. and Mrs. James Bradley of Wrangell in the Haines House, a son. The men of the convention asked that he be named Albert Norman Bradley making the initial let ters of the organization; the sis jers of Haines Camp want him named Haines. Mother and baby were getting along nicely when the delegates were leav- ing. Wrangeu delegates said they wanted more voice in the convention-and got it.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Let the Buyer Beware

According to a decision rend- cred by Judg Fitzhenry of Illi- nCi8, any person who sees liquor in possession of another and does not report the fact to pro- per authorities is as much a fel- on as q person who manufac- lures or sells whiskey.
 Tn his written opinion he de- clares Any person who buys a drink of liquor from a bootleg ger and does not make a report Of the matter to authorities has committed a felony and is equal " guilty as the person making the sale. Anyone who knows Cnat a neighbor, friend or relat- i've possesses liquor for bever- age and does not report it to of hcers of the United States is a telon" is the judges opinion, in cluded in 9 ruling on the Jones act in the case of Bertley Smith uf Peoria, Illinois.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Brotherhood Held Convention
 And.iShow Serious Thot of Work

merce Robert P. Lamont to place the same inhibitionS on traps as upon seines relative to emptying gear by six o'clock.
 4 Asking for change in dead line" for Lynn Canal fisheries. 5. Calling attention to the Ma tive race the menace of social diseases and urging precaution- ary health measures to eradi- cate that menace.
 6. Praying for protection of trollers against encroachment of fertilizer fish gear in trolling areas, calling attention to the need of closed areas for herring fisheries and advising of the heed of limiting reduction .DIants in Alaska.
 '. Praying for a road between old and new Yakutat.
 g. Asking for reduction of the length of gear from 50 to 25 fathoms (set nets) in the Setuck River.
 3, Introduced by the Hoonah Camp was a resolution decrying the use Of "moonshine" liquor by members of the organization and requesting positive action by authorities in stamping out the evil in Indian communities.
 10 Thanking the Commander Of ChilkOot Barracks for his gen arOus response to Haines Camps appeal for assistance in accom- modating visitors and conven- ton.
 Ii. Endorsing the increased tax on nonresident fishermen .and recommending that the le- giSlature provide 3 method of collecting the tax.
 12. Condeming certain fox formers for fishing for salmon in streams for fox feed and recom- .mending steps be taken to dis continue said practice.
 Continued on Page 3
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Continued on Page 3
Missing Boats Found

The halibut schooner Rainier stopped in port Tuesday morning on her way westward with cearching party aboard to look for the fishing boats "Kanitak"
 Seymour and the 'Seabird" which have failed to report thus lar. The last seen of any of the three boats was reported as Nov. i1th, considerable anxiety is felt for the safety of the vessel after the recent heavy storms although they are all able boats with experienced crews.
 The Unalga reported finding the Sea Bird near Copper River with two of it's crew dead and i've in dire need of assistance. Shortly after taking on board the crew the Unalga found parts of what they believ to be the wreck of the Kanatak. Closes another chapter in the story of the halibut fisheries where men flirt with death with a smile and return home only to f1irt with death another year, This and last year mark heavy tolls from the ranks of the fishing fleet.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Depere is Refl0ated

The big freighter Depere which struck a rock off Cape Decision a week ago has been letloated and lowed into Port McArthur where sine will be patched up and lowed to Seattle by the tug Salvage King and Akutan. Divers are busy patch ing up the jagged hole in the hull about midships.
 The salvaging of this vessel and her cargo is a very note worthy feat in waters with the threat of heavy southeast storms always present that would force the sailors to abandon ship and cargo a total loss.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Inquire into Trap Permits in 5. C.

The session Of the Royal Com mission of Judge j. N. Ellis of Vancouver to enquire into the aavisaDility Of permitting opera ton 0f salmon traps on the nor tnern boundary of District No. 2 adjacent to the Alaska border Was an important event of the last month insofar as marine fairs at Prince Rupert are con- Cerned. Charles Lord and Mike Anderson, both well known district fishermen, led in the Eght against fish traps and put up an able case in arguing along the general line that the opera ton Of fish traps would be ruin ouS to the future welfare Of the 1eine, gill net and troll fishermen and destructive of the mainten- ance of the fish supply. Robert
 E. Payne, production manager 0f the Canadian Fishing Co.,, which lE desir0us of operating fish traps in connection with it's Wales Is- land cannery, discounted the fears of the fishermen and ! ointed out that on other parts cf the coast, fish traps had nei- Jner worked hardship on the fishermen or depleted the re- sources of fish. After holding Ia similar session in Vancouver, Judge Ellis will make his report to Ottawa on the matter There lis 9 general feeling here that the application of the Canadian T Eishing Co.,, will be granted and speculation is rife as to how far the traps may be allowed to eX- tend.-Canadian Fisherman
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Judge Passes Buck

Gov. c. c. Young of Calf, af- ter several months study of the Tom Mooney case, has passed the buck to the pardon board and asked them to investigate and recommend action in the pardon appeal. Three presi- dents and two governors have vainly been importuned to give consideration to the case which 1sadmitted by trial judge and jury, including witnesses to be a clear case of railroading.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Forestry Essay Contest

Tn announcing the Divisional and Territorial prize winners of inc Forestry Essay Contest held during the school year 1928-29 in the Territorial and Bureau of Education Schools, Governor Parks stated that the contest had brought forth a fine re- spOnse in the First and Second Divisions. The larger number Of essays that were received in dicates that the teachers and pupils have taken an interest in the contest, and a greater re- sp0nse is anticipated this year
 The winners for the First Di- vision as chosen by the judges were, R0ald Capstead, Ketchi- kan; Bureau School, Isobel Will son of Rake.
 From the Second Division, Louise Harlan, Nome made first place and LOrena Lincoln, KOt- Zebue, made first places, repre- senting the Territorial and Bu- reau schools, respectively.
 The medals for IsobeI Wilson were presented to the Rake dele g2tion at Haines Convention of 5he Brotherhood. It is expected that Commissioner of Education L. w. Breuer, and J, H. Wagon CT, Chief of Alaska Division, Blu reau of Education will present the other medals.
 The judges of the contest for the entire territory awarded first places to Louise Harlan of Nome and Isobel Wilson of Rake
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
AVIATOR STILL MISSING

Col. Eeleson and his mechanic Earl Boarland with their big plane in which they set forth to take off the passengers and fur of the ice bound schooner Eanuk are still reported as miss ing, natives around at Nanuk from Kolinchin Bay report hav- ing seen nothing of the plane Pilot Dorbant of Nome intended leaving on Sunday to search fol Tileson's plane.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Illitsracy Inquiry Is On

pr. William John Cooper, Com missioner of Education is one of an advisory committee on na- tional illitracy appointed by Sec retary Wilbur after the list had been approved by President Hoover. The new committee is to make an exhaustive study of the illiteracy problem. Press dispatches do not indicate that the will come to Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
SCHEDULED TO COME SOON

The motor ship w. B. Foshay is scheduled to leave Seattle for Southeast Alaska ports on the 18th of December. She is equip ped for chillroom cold storage and has ample space for fish shipments. She is a commodious craft for her size and will have accommodations for so passen- gers.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Fire Destroys Boat

The gasboat Gladstone was to- tally destroyed by fire last Sun day morning in Hood Bay. The fire was caused by an overloaded stove early in the morning.
 Capt. M. B. Dahl, master of of the M. s. Monroe and owner of the Gladstone arrived in port to report the loss to the Gus toms and Marine Surveyor.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
PIONEERS CHRISTMAS FUND

The Pioneers Christmas Fund received a contribution Of S21.15 from the drive made by the Va liety Theatre last Friday. MT. and Mrs. H Welde later contrib uted $1.50 to the fund making a total of $23.15 for the "old tim ers's at Sitka.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
DEAN OF SENATE DIES

Senator Francis Emory War ren, last Union survivor of the Civil War, in Congress, died this week of bronchial pneumonia after a three-weeks' illness, he was 85 years of age.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29

James Brennan is improving in health under medical care in Seattle and will return home very shortly is the word received here.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29

MT. and Mrs. Ed Preuschof, and Ed Preuschoff are in from Lung Island.
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29
Important Change A. N. B. Control
Important Amendments Adopted


 The convention amended their Constitution by placing powers of the convention in the hands of an executive committee com posed of Past Grand Presidents. The following is the committee, Peter Simpson, Ralph Young, of Sitka, Louis F. Paul, Petersburg, Andrew Hope, Sitka, Frank D Price, Juneau, Rev. Samuel G. Davis, Kasaan, William L. Paul, Netchikan and Frank Mercer of Juneau. MT. Mercer was the or eanizing chairman Of the Bro therhood and by virtue of being ytce Grand President is chair man Of the cOrurniJtae.
 No Change of Policy
 The sentiment of the c0DEcn- ton continues the post policy of the organization with the oX- ccption of policy in line with the Railroad Brotherhood which supports men regardless of pc itical af1liation where the most good of the people is concerned.
 Rhctorical Contest
 The annual rhetorical contest by pupils in Bureau schools was held on Thursday. The contest ants showed fine preparation and considerable talent. Chas. Demmert, Jr., Of KIaWock took first place and was awarded q gold medal With design Of the official Territorial flag, Roland Bean of Rake was awarded se- cond place and received a prize of same design as the first only made cf silver. Harry See Of Ju- ncau again placed third and re- ceived a Wonder Book of KnoWl- edge. The judges were Hon. James WickerSham of Juneau Rev. David Wagner, Juneau and Capt. T0bin Of the Juneau Corps of the Salvation Army. Their decision was well received.
 Leaders Resign
 William L. Paul, editor of the Alaska Fisherman and attorney for the organization and Louis F. Paul editor and manager of The Alaskan tcndered their re- signations to the organization iil order that the convention might employ Whomever they saw fit. Tine rcsignations were accepted until after the cOnvon- ton had adopted a budget plan for the ensuing year when they immediately re-empl0yed these men in the same positions.
 Wil3 Sue Government
 After listening to the Hon, James Wickersham give 9 lec- ture on the relation of Thiinget and Haida Indians to disposses- sed lands without compensation, the convention appointed 3 com nittee to investigate and report it's findings. When this was zone the convention adopted the report and then appointed the following trustees to handle the matter exclusive of Brotherhood affairs: Peter Simpson, RaipE Young, Louis Shotridge. Of Sitka  Frank Mercer of Juneau anc Frank Johnson of Klawock. The work will be under headway at as early 8 date as possible.
 The delegates left on Tuesday morning on the Northwestern and by gasboat for the northern towns. The new spirit of life and understanding of the aims of the organization were very evident bespeaking Q successful record for the organization nex Nnar
The Alaskan., 1929-11-29

A. F. Holloway of the Alaska Weekly is in town representing his paper.