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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-04-11
lngwalson Managers
Meet Here Monday
Meet, Eat, and Talk Over
Business Prospects For
Year

The managers of the 1ngwalson 4
Co. Stores had their meeting in this
city Monday evening. The following
were present: A. Ingwalson, VIM. A.
Ingwalson and AL Hansen from the
Crosbey stores. Harold Gulbronson
from Kenmare, Mr.. Winger from
Wildrose, George Ohnstad from
Almo, Mr.. Stewart from Hanks
Floyd Robinson from Stady and Mr..
Helgeson from Fortuna, N, D. The
Montana stores were represented by
Baldur Jensen from Redstone, Sell
mer Christensen from Medicine
Lake and C. G. Christensen of our
local store.
They all came here Sunday after
noon and enjoyed dinner at the Ell
gin Cafe. On Monday the meeting
was held. Monday afternoon the
managers went home after very
successful meeting.
The managers of the different
stores meet every three months to
take up important matters and CO.
operate in buying, the stores now
sending buyers to the eastern mar
kets twice a year. Fall buying was
the most important subject of the
meeting. The reports showed that
the stores are enjoying very nice
business, and are looking forward to
an excellent fall trade. Each man
ager reported an increase in sales
for the first three months Of the year
over last year.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-04-11
New Road Planned From
Plentywood to Raymond

At special session Of the
Board Of County Commissioners
held here on Monday and Tues
day, the matter of straighten-
ing out the Raymond road was
taken up and the Board together
with Surveyor Wheeler went Ov-
er both of the projected routes
and it was decided to build the
new road straight south on the
half a mile west of John Wal
kowski and joining up with the
ScObey road just west of the
golf course and the Herald ball
park and race track. The Com
missiOners intend to make a
first class road out of this and
will make wider road and any
corners will be widened out so
they can be made on high
The present road running
north out of Plentywood will be
kept open but will not be of gen.
eral use after the new one is fin
ished, which will receive early at
tentiOn.
The Raymond road is heavily
travelled and it is the intention
of the Commissioners to keep
this road in a passable condition
the year around in order to ac-
comodate the entire north cOun-
try as well as the Stage between
Raymond and Plentywood which
makes two round trips every
week day carrying both mail and
passengers.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-04-11
Roulette Wheel
Destroyed By
Sheriff MadSen
Destroyed Under Court Or
der After Being Held
Since Fall
Whereabouts of Other Wheel
Seized By Salisbury
Mystery

Last fall Policeman Oscar Collins
seized nice new roulette wheel a
slot machine and other gambling
parapanela from the "Gold Dollar"
operated by one George Dunn. Nearly
S50O.00 was placed on the wheel in
the shape of bets and in the rack
back of the wheel This was also
seized and turned over to Police
Magistrate Wheeler George Dun and
two other parties were arrested, and
after posting bonds did not appear
in Police Court again but later on S.
r. Mig Collins appeared and en-
tered pleas of guilty" for the three
offenders and paid nominal fines for
each of them and the balance of the
money returned to him. The wheel,
slot machine, black jack table and
crap table were ordered placed in the
County Jail for safe keeping until
District Court order for their de-
struction was issued.
A few days later another roulette
wheel, apparently intended to replace
the one previously confiscated, was
unloaded by the express company
here, and this was Immediately
seized by Policeman Collins but as
there was no defendent appearing to
claim the property it was stored in
the City Jail for safe keeping. A few
days ago Sheriff Madsen, armed with
Court order, destroyed the roulette
wheel at the City Jail, making chips
and scrap iron out of this $4,000
skin game. He was asked about the
gambling outfit that had been stored
at the County jail but he said there
was no evidence Of the roulette wheel
or the slot machine when he took over
the Sheriff's office and County jai
in January, nor has he found any
Court order for it's destruction OF
otherwise.
The pertinent Question now is
what disposition did the former
Sheriff make of this slot machine anc
roulette wheel? We're they returned
to the gamblers or were they destroy.
ed? We are very much puzzled, as
Sheriff Salisbury nor any other per.
son had right to move or destroy
these gambling devices without any
order from District Court and thi-
order has not yet been found.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-04-11
OIL FINANCIERS ARRIVE IN
PLENTYWOOD FOR ACTION
School Election
Was Quiet Affair

The School election for the Plenty
wood School district which was con-
Quoted last Saturday afternoon at the
school house, was a very quiet affair,
only about Is votes being cast, elect
ing Mrs. O. A. Opgrande and j. G..
Debing each for a term of three
years and j. Franc Murray for one
year term to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Albert j. Kohl
man.
The additional levy carried nicely
with only nine dissenting votes.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-04-11
Hospital News

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. B. X. Bentsen of Redstone on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Skillinger of
Plentywood had baby girl born to
them at the hospital on Tuesday of
this week.
Forrest Ford of Scobey had his
tonsils removed at the hospital last
Sunday.
Mrs. Oscar Thorstenson and baby
were discharged Monday and return
ed to their home at Dagmar.
Mr.. King who was patient at the
hospital last week returned to his
home in Scobey Friday.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-04-11
A Correction

The Herald wishes to make an ap-
ology for giving undue credit in one
of the society briefs in last weeks
paper. The Boy Scout Banquet was
given by the mothers of the Scouts
and not by the Congregational ladies
as was stated in the paper.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-04-11
American Legion
Dance Postponed

The American Legion dance that
was scheduled for April 18th, has
been postponed until some future
date which is as yet uncertain. The
boys promise us that it will undoub-
tedly occur the latter part of May or
the first of June AS previously an
nounced, late model 1929 automo-
bile will be give away free. The
winner will have his choice between a
Whippet, Ford, Durant or Chevrolet.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-04-11

S. M. Bartlett formerly resident
Of this city and now of Malta was a
business visitor here this week.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
TAX SALE FOR 1928

PUBLIC NOTICE OF
TAX SALE FOR 1928
Notice is hereby given, that l,
Neil McFarlan, duly qualified and
acting Treasurer of Roosevelt
County in the State of Montana,
will, at the hour OF 10 o'clock In
the forenoon of the twenty-sixth
day of July, A. D. 1929, at the
Court House, offer for sale and
sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder for cash, all property
in said county upon which de-
linquent taxes are a lien, unless
prior to said time said delinquent
tax together with all interest,
penalty and cost due thereon are
I'd.
A complete list of all persons
and property in the county now
owing taxes is on file in the office
Of the county treasurer Of said
and is subject to public
Inspection or examination.
NEIL McFARLAN.
Treasurer of Roosevelt County,
Pot Wolf Point, Montana.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19

TT is difficult to deal with the
Book of Daniel without making
some reference to the careful and
scholarly study of the book in re-
cent years which has resulted in a
somewhat different conception of
1t from that of a generation ago.
At that time the Book of Daniel
was regarded as an authentic his
torical narrative, and there was a
tendency to regard the teachings of
the book as dependent upon the
acceptance of the story as literal
history. Today the prevailing view
in almost all outstanding centers of
Biblical study regards the Book of
Daniel as an NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of the same general type of litera-
ture as the Book of Revelation in
the New Testament.
From the standpoint of its spir-
itual teachings the Interpretation
vi jllC boOh 10 lOt ltolly dlltlltd
by the view of it which one feels
must be taken. One might just as
readily refuse to see spiritual truth
in the parallels of Jesus or in the
Book of Revelation itself as refuse
to regard the Book of Daniel as
valuable in its religious teachings
because il happened to be an apoc-
alypse rather than a piece of lit
eral history.
The dominant theme of the book
is emphasized in the title of this
lesson. 1t is the character and
career of Daniel. illustrating the
life of the man of firm purpose and
integrity of faith whose character
cannot be overwhelmed by outward
circumstances of comfort or prefer
ment. but who stands by the things
in which he believes regardless of
outward consequence or result.
Here, in an age of trial for the
faithful under conditions of bitter
persecution, is the conception of a
young man and his companions of
u~nblemished character, well disci-
plined. and able in the things that
pertain to life-men in whom good
ness is not merely a futile lack of
evil, but W,.ose goodness is ex-
pressed in positive strength of
mind and soul and in thorough
ability and equipment for the full
fillment of their work in life.
Surely that great ideal ought to
stand out for the youth of today,
especially at a time when there is
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
NOTICE OF MEETING
OF COUNTY BOARD
OE EnIThf IzATInN


NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Board of County Com
missioners of Roosevelt County,
Montana, will meet as a Board
Of Equalization on July 18th, 1929,
to examine the assessment books
and equalize assessment of prop
erty in this County. Said Board
will continue in session from time
to time until the 18th day of
August, 1929. The Board has the
power after giving notice in such
manner as it may by rule pre-
scribe to increase or lower any
assessment contained in the as
sessment books. so as to equalize
the assessment of the property
contained therein and make the
assessments conform to the true
value of such property in money.
No reduction shall be made in
valuation of property. unless
he party affected thereby or his
agent makes and files with the
Board a written application there
or, verified by his oath, showing
he facts upon which it is claimed
.uch reduction shall be made.
Dated at Wolf Point. Montana.
his 9th day of July. 1929.
w. J. HARDIE,
Clerk and Recorder.
BY JACOB G. SEEL,
2-5t Deputy.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
Fad
Backed By Coroner

Chicago.-If Chicago girls want
10 go without stockings, they can
DO SO not only with the consent
bf Police Chief William F. Rus
BELL, but with the encouragement
bf Coroner Herman Bundeson, who
Is health editor of a Chicago news
paper.
ITO deprive a person of sun
Fhine is nothing short of Grimm
L." the coroner commented when
hformed that stockingless legs
|ad been banned by police edict
h Charleston, Ill. Sunshine is
be most important health giving
actor and for every inch of the
kin exposed to the u there is
hat much more health"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
Havre Cops Don
Summer Uniforms

The members of the Havre
police force are stepping out in
new uniforms. Hitherto they have
made the rounds of their beats
CARRIED in navy blue, topped by
the conventional police caps. The
new uniforms are a light olive
drab in color, much cooler for
duty than the darker
color. The stiff caps have been
supplanted by light tan hats. AL
though wearing apparel does not
directly effect the efficiency of
the official, his comfort is no
doubt affected to a great extent
by the timely change.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
Mrs. Collins Writes
Herald From England

FRIENDS of Mrs. Eli Collins
formerly of the Southside will be
interested in knowing that she is
well, enjoying England, but think
ing often of her Wolf Point
friends, In a recent letter to The
Herald she says: "The Wolf
Point Herald is still of interest to
me. | like to get the news of my
friends. | a mhoping one day to
De able to visit the prairie once
again.
AT present | am spending a
holiday by the sea. Am enclosing
a picture to show what a lovely
place it is. The weather is per-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
Pursuant to a Resolution passed
by the Board of County Commits
sioners, of Roosevelt County.
Montana, March 7th, 1928, Notice
is hereby given that the under
signed will on the 10Th day Of
July, A. d. 1929. apply to the
County Treasurers of Roosevelt
and Sheridan Counties. Montana.
for Tax Deeds 20 the following
described property showing Total
Taxes. to-wit:
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19

by William Ganson Rose, in the
Railroad Trainman).
There's been a lot of chatter over
Casey and his bat.
And how he didn't hit the ball,
and other CUFF like that.
They've made some rhymes about
him that have sort O. swelled his
fame,
But what's the good O. crackin' I'D
the nut what lost the game?
Ia heard about this Casey and the
way he smashed 'em out,
I'd heard about his posin' just to
draw the bleachers' shout;
So when We tackled Casey's team
you may be sure l tried
To put a dent in Casey's fame and
puncture Casey's pride.
OF those OF you who seen the
game, tbs easy to recall,
That they'd have won and we'd
have lost, had Casey hit the
ball.
Twas in the mint wild bases full,
that Casey came to bat,
Lordy, how the bIeachers
cheered when on his hands he
spat!
doubled up an then unkinked an
let the horsehide fly.
That's not the stoyle," said Casey,
as he let the ball whiz by.
Stroke one" the umpire shouted.
and | thought there'd be a fight. +
Gut Casey only turned and said,
BE quiet, lads, he's right"
Agin l shot a screamer an it
whistled cross the plate; s
, Casey thought he'd strike at it,
he thought a bit too late.
Strike tub" the umpire beloved, ,
but the bleachers didn't shout; {
looked at Casey and | seen his \
smile was dyin' out.
braced myself and sent him wan Z
in me peecoolyer style. G
Casey swung wild all his might '
and missed it by a mile.
o matter what the po'try says of .
Casey at the bat, :.
nat was the way it happened, y
you a bet your coin on that. Z
wv, Riley was the hero, bat
Casey COPIED the fame, 4
r Casey was the guy who knew
advertisin' game. .
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

Pursuant to a Resolution passed
by the Board of County Commits
sionerss of Roosevelt County.
Montana, March 9TH, 1928, Notice
is hereby given, that the under
will. on the 10Th day of
July, A. D. 1929. apply to the
Treasurer of Roosevelt
County, Montana, for tax deeds to
the following described property
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
Daring Out of Humility

combined with strength.
Daring Out of Humility
1t is the nan of deep humility.
who feels how little he is in COM
parison with the greatness of Gods
purposes, who becomes the man of
real daring when he is conscious
of the call of God. Daniel appears
before us as a young man ready
for any emergency. Just what he
had planned for his life. work is
not clear. but in submitting him.
self to the will of God with a readi-
ness for every emergency that
should arise he found the highest
career possible.
1t would be well if our young
folks might bear that in mind also
in these days when so much stress
is being laid upon determining a
vocation. To equip ones self to the
very highest in character and
knowledge is the first great essen
tial. Life almost invariably brings
a rec that is worth while to the
one whose spirit is ~consecrated and
whose conservation is accompanied
by all the preparation and equip
ment that ones opportunities have
made possible. From every stand
point Daniel ought to be a great
and inspiring study for the young.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
Z 4 < q q :
WATER NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that as
a fire measure no sprinkling will
be allowed after nine o'clock in
the evening. There is a city or
dinance will be strictly enforced.
Violation of the provisions may
result in the water being turned
off. PETER LEM,
22-3t Water Superintendent.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
LOCAL CHURCHES u
Z g & q z q e z 3 z q
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Fihoi LIZ EKAN CHURCH
Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Morning worship at 11:OO a.. m.
w. NJ. F. July 25th, Thursday.
Sunday morning, July 21st the
class of fifteen of our IL peo-
pie from st. Pauls congregation
will be confirmed at First Luth-
eran church. An announcement
is printed elsewhere in this issue.
The Women's Missionary Fed
GRAFTON meets at the A. J. Isach-
son home July 25th. Mrs. Rothe
and Mrs. Isachson entertain and
Mrs. Hickel is in charge of the
program presenting the topics
What Has Made America What
it is" and "How is The Church
Making America"
First Lutheran" always well
comes you.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19

Dated at Wolf Point, Montana,
this 25th day of June. A. ID. 1929.
w. J. HARDIE.
Clerk and Recorder.
JACOB G. SEEL,
cost Deputy.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19

Visitor: How does the land lie
out this way?"
Native: SIT amt the land that
lies; it's the real-estat agents.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19

The right to reject any or all
bids is hereby expressly reserved.
Dated this 1st day of July, A.
D. 1929.
By Order of the Board of
County Commissioners OF Roose-
felt County, Montana.
w. j. HARDIE,
Clerk of the Board OF
County Commissioners,
Roosevelt County, Montana.
JACOB G. SEEL,
31-5t Deputy.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19
Other Services

st. Pauls congregation confirm
alton services at Wolf Point
church July 21st at 1900 a. m.
st. Pauls congregation confirm
alton class review and public SER
vice at the Victory s~choolhouse
Friday evening, July 10Th at $50
p. m. All are invited to both
these services.
First Lutheran congregation of
Divide, Woods and Boyd commu-
mites worship at the Boyd school
house at 300 p. m. July 21st.
Everyone in the community is
cordially welcomed to all our SER
vices and meetings.
REV. ANON o. JOHNSON.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19

I'd" International Uniform Sunday School Lesson 70, y 2S.
u g. sctcr and Career OF Daniel. Daniel 1:I-f, 10. ely
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19

OFF. PETER LEM,
22-3t Water Superintendent.
NOTICE OF SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
Acquired by Roosevelt County b,
Tax Deed August 9th, 1929
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that on the Sth day OF August, A
D. 1929 at 1920 A. NJ. at the front
door of the Court House in the
City OF Wolf Point, Roosevelt
County. Montana, the undersigned.
County of Roosevelt, State OF
Montana, will sell at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder, either
cash or on such terms as the
Board of County Commissioners
OF said County may approve, and
for a price not less than the fair
market value thereof, which has
heretofore been determined and
fixed by the Board and which is
hereinafter stated, all of the fol-
lowing described real estate situat-
ed in the County of Roosevelt,
State of Montana, and to which
said County of Roosevelt has here
tofore acquired by Tax Deeds, it
is agreed by the Board Of County
Commissioners that the purchaser
is obliged to pay the 1928 tax on
any of the said land described as
follows, to-wit:
Appraised Value
Lot /, Sec. 21-30-59..-.--.$ 10000
Lots "a, ShSWA. SEA
NWA, Sec. 6-2S-5s and
SEA SWA, Sec. 1858 $4,000
NWA, WRNEA, Sec. 49,
30-59 $4,000
Lot s., SEANEA. Sec 2,
SWA NEA, NhSWA,
SRNWA, Lot s., Sec.
1858 $40 90
WhNEA, NEASEA,
SEANEA, Sec. 17-3O-5S $4,000
Lots 1894, Sec. 31-27-5S.. $4,000
Lot 4, EHSWA, SEA
NWA, Sec. 1~S-27-5S.-. $4,000
NWA SEA. WhSWA,
NEASWA, Sec. 13-2S-57 $4,000
NWA, Sec. 13-2S-57.--- $4,000
ShSh, Sec. 13-27-57 and
EASEA, Sec. 2s-27-57.~. $4,000
|
NhSEA, sEANEA, Sec.
1859 10000
EhSWA, SEA
Sec. 21-27-59 $4,000
Sec. 15-27-59.... 10000
WhSWA, Sec.
9-2S-59 10000
SWASWA, Sec. %, NJ
NWA,. SWANWA, Sec.
26-2S-59 10000
SEA, ShSWA, EhNEA,
Sec. 34-27-59 10000
lots "a, swA, swA
SEA, Sec. 2S-29-59...- $4,000
WhNEA, Lots IL,
SEA, Sec. 2S-29-59 10000
5WA, WhSEA, SWA
NEA, SEANWA. Sec.
2-32-53 $4,000
", Sec. 13-28-53.-.... 10000
SEA, Sec. 1923
SO . 5000
a NEA. Sec. 3-27-
"a 5000 !
vhsEANwA, Sec. s-27- ]
81 - 5000 !
Sec. ~32-3O-54.... 10000 |
'1@NEA SEA, Sec. 1928 |
81 5000 |
KNEA NEA, Sec. 1921 |
81 5000
hSW NEA. Sec. 3-27- |
81 5000 |
hNWANWA, Sec. 4-27- l
81 5000 L
EA, Sec. 27-2S-55 ,-. 200 90 L
SEANWA, L
Sec. 1S-2S-55 10000 L
u, Sec. 10-2S-55 $4,000 I
Wa, Sec. 1~0-28-55--- $4,000
laNEA, Sec. 1S-2S-55..-. 5000 L
Sec. 3. Sk L
NWA SEA. Sec. =
9-20-55 $4,000 -
&NEA, Sec. 9~-2S-55--- 5000 -
.ANEA, Sec. 1905. 10000 y
It 4, Sec. 1, Lots 10, Sec. =
SEA SEA, Sec.
30, SISSY, Sec. 33-29-55 $780, 90 ~
aSEANEA, Sec. 5-27- -
IS acknowledgements. 10000 L.
kNWASEA, Sec. 5-27- IL
IS ---.--~~ 10000 L.
Z, Sec. 15-28-55--.-. $4,000 ~
,SEA. ShNWA. Sec. LIZ
.4-2S-55 $4,000 IL
IS ga, Sec. 1~1-28-55..-. 10000 Lo
Sec. 22-2S-55.-~. $4,000 Lo
u, NhSEA. Sec. 1928 Lo
5 $4,000 Lo
,sWA. sWA. Sec. 35- Lo
.S-55 10000 Lo
Sec. "a. SEA 10
WANWA. Sec. 10
$4,000 10
Sec. 24~-29-55-.. $4,000 Lo
Sec. 9~-2S-55,. $4,000 10
'ANWA, Sec. II, NEA 10
EA, Sec. 1~5-2S-56-- 16O.OO Lo'
Sec. 14-28-56.-. 10000 Loi
4, Sec. 18-2S-47.--. 32O.0O Lot
.SWA, Sec. 1. EhSEA. Loi
&c. 2-32-46 800 90 Lot
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-07-19

Dated at Wolf Point, Montana,
this 2sth day of June, A. D. 1929.
w. j. HARDIE,
Clerk and Recorder.
JACOB G. SEEL.
t-5t Deputy.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-29
ARMY REDUCTION
PLANS DISCUSSED
OVER WEEKEND
President And Military
Leaders Expected To
Cut Present Forces.
BY HERBART LITTLE
United Press Staff Correspondent)

WASHINGTON, July %. U.P) -
\ wide program of army reduction,
in the interest of economy, was be-
lieved today to have been mapped
out by President Hoover, Secretary
of War Good, and other army Off
cials at their weekend outing at
the President s Virginia camp.
Information given the United
Press indicated the reductions will
take two forms-administrative and
legislative.
General staff officials believe the
survey Of the entire military cstab-
lishment, to be undertaken by a
special commission of army officers,
viii show many army posts aud ac-
tivities which can be materially re-
duccd by action Of the war depart
ment and the President. The broad
CT economies Indicated by President
Hoover in his statement announcing
the move, including development of
the army housing and aviation pro
grams, over Il longer period than
was anticipated originally, will re-
uure congressional authorization.
The war department has authority,
however. to reduce to minimum ac-
tivitics at army posts deemed of lit
tie strategic or training value. This
could be done at once. Abandon
ment and sale of such posts, inelud-
ing many built originally for Indian
warfare in the interior, would have
to be sanctioned by congress.
War department officials also
have indicated that with the tremcn-
dous increase in recent years Of re
serve training. through the national
guard, civilian training camps and
army reserve activities, the posi-
bility Of cutting down the regular
army establishment, which now has
q strength Of llS,000 men, viii be
considered.