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to start her. The mare ran listless race and
Lumetta beat her easily. If the "hxers" had
only been aware Of this, they probably wouldn't
have tried so hard to get me.
Right here let me say that there aren't
now-and never were-as many races fixed" as
you'd suspect from all the stories you hear
about that sort of thing. More than half-a
good deal more than half-of the tales of races
being lin the can" come from those gentlemen
who are earnestly persuading some one with
money that certain horse has already got the
race won.
There's no limit to what they will try to get
away with when they're playing some one TO
put bet down for them. And it's remarkable
how much hokum their dupe will swallow. The
tout will explain till his tongue gives out that
everything has been fixed for 81 500 platter to
beat Man O. War; that Starter Mars Cassidy
has been squared; that Mr.. Joe Widener him
self has got a big bet down on the horse.
There's no limit at ALL
And, incidentally, there's at least one man
in this country who thinks he personally fixed
q race that really was absolutely on the level
all because clever tout was quick to take ad-
vantage of an opportunity. But first let me
explain that there are touts and touts. Some,
who act as go-betweens for certain owners and
betters call themselves commissioners" and
would resent being termed "touts." These are
the big men in the business. Then, there are
the little fellows, who glad to put the bee"
on better for f1ve-spot.
It was one of the former class who told me
the story about the man who thought he had
fixed race This commissioner" left Sara
toga one year and went out to San Francisco.
When the races opened at the old Sacramento
track he ran into ri Ruiz jocky he had
known the previous Winter at Oakland. ri
was Filipino, not half bad rider and a star
among the boys at Sacramento.
One day after the last race the commits
sioner" and Ruiz were looking over the entries
for the next day when the jockey gave him
tip on the mare he was going to ride.
1.-THE distance is short and she's fast break
er" Ruiz told him. But she's pronounced
gutter. Still. she's worth good bet"
WITH this information under his hat the
Nv commissioner" started away to catch a
street car. A stranger joined him, apologizcd
for speaking to him, and at once began to dis
eusS racing.
II saw you talking to one Of the Jockeys"
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eO~ " ""StOSs WttO GuuSUN GOt. LtUU"
bergh hO,U to fly. Photo taken at begin
ming OF World Var.
child he showed love for music and by the
time he entered college he had been pronounced
unusually talented by his instructors Being an
only child, William Winston probably received
more attention at home than a growing boy
usually gets. 1t was when he was about Is
that Williams imagination was fired by a
series OF articles that appeared in a magazine
The series was entitled "A New Sport for
Boys" and showed pictures and designs of
airplanes. "They fascinated him." said Will
ham's mother. And soon he had made q
glider and had me down in the garden to see
1t fly" And william A. Winston ranks today
as one of the foremost men IN the plotting end
of the aviation game, with knowledge of
flying unequaled by any man.
Bill Winston got the first real job he applied
for, in spite of the fact that things seemed
to be stacking up against him. The young
man was medical student at the University
OF North Carolina when the United States
entered the World War. His old fascination
Tor airships again aSSerte: itself. Bill left the
University for Raleigh, the naval headquarters
for North and South Carolina, with intent to
enlist in the Naval Flying Corps.
Naval recruiting officers looked over the tan,
slender chap and informed him that he would
never make flyer" and gave him to under
stand that there was no use for the Navy to
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~ May %, 1927, an astonlsheo world
tried to grasp the idea that young
J American, flying alone, had spanned
the Atlantic in an airplane and landed
exactly where he set out to land. Charles A.
Lindbergh set the world to thinking in terms
of flying and new era in the history Of aVia-
ton began.
In a back room of a store in the town OF
Wendell, in Wake County, a group of men sat
around a checker board The usual packing
cases were in use as seats and the crowd was
intent on two men who were silently en-
crossed in moving the pieces across the board.
One of them was favoriter who had not been
around town long. In fact, he had not been
there much since the World War. On this
occasion the home folks comfortably told them
selves he was taking a vacation" But the
truth Of the matter was that he had lost his
last job, because the job had failed to material
lie. Hence the visit home and the checker
game to pass away the tagging hours.
The door opened and in breezed a man who
seemed mildly excited.
I'm a newspaper man." he declared "look-
ing for William A. Winston. I've been told
he was here"
That's you, amt It, Bill? What you done
now?"
The new arrival turned to Bill "A chap
named Lindbergh has just hoped from New
York to Paris in an airplane" he said I've
heard that you taught him to fly. Anything
in it?"
well, did have pupil by that, name, and
he was good before he got to me- Back in
1924, it was, at Brooks Field, down in Texas
was an Army flying instructor then"
Bill Winston was the man who had given
Charles Lindbergh his first lesson in fying-a
flight that lasted for As minutes and convinced
the instructor that his pupil was out for BUSH
ness. Because of the sudden fame of his pupil
he loomed big at the moment in the world of
news. But to the folks down home" Bill
Winston had merely added another to the long
list of accomplishments which set him apart
and sort of above the ordinary run of folks
They began to go back over his life history
and to resurrect long forgotten incidents It
was perfectly natural to them that Bill should
achieve the unheard of. From the time he
was very small lad he had developed q liking
for airships. They began to talk about the
glders he used to build and how he would
try them out to test their flying capacity in the
garden back of his home
William A. Winston was born in Wake
County, and he has called the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. p. Winston, home"
all of his life in spite Of the fact that he mar
ried shortly after the World War and set I'D
an establishment Of his own. Due to his occu-
pation-if flying can be called an occupation
ne has moved from place to place so rapidly
IN his mature life that wherever he happens
=" De is good staying place to Bill.
Bill went to school in Louisburg, one of the
olaest towns in North Carolina, which recently
ceIeDratcd its 150th birthday anniversary. On
ei"uuatlon from Lou;Sburg graded school he
wenC 70 Wake Forest College, and then to the
rDNetSity OF North Carolina to study medicine
t, S VI MS present-day acquaintance know that
-'-H winston Is 'tsIehttd pianist. Fen as
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he said land am very anxious to win bet"
well, you have come to exactly the right
man" the commissioner" FASTENED to assure
him.
Can you fix a race so can't lose?" the
stranger blurted out.
The commissioner" was taken aback, but
quick as flash he answered: Sure, but it will
cost you something"
How much?"
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Terms were agreed on and the pair went OF
to dinner. The commissioner" knew he had no
earthly chance Of fixing" anything But he
had Ruiz's information in mind and determined
to take chance The stranger gave him
enough money to pay the boys and the
starter and next day at the track gave hin, more
to bet for 1.-The stable"
This mare is going to break in front-and
the other riders won't try to catch her until 1t
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BY JOSEPH P. wilkins.

RALEIGH, N c., August 2, 1929.
IN May %, 1927, an astonished world
tried to grasp the idea that young
J American, flying alone, had spanned
~ the Atlantic in an airplane and landed
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-03-29
VALLEY COUNTY
PURCHASES new
ROAD MACHINES

Glasgow, March 1.-THE Valley
county board of commissioners has
purchased Ole 3C-horse power Cletrac
caterpillar TRACTOR, two 35-norsepower
Monarch tractors and three No. Ad-
ans road maintainers, which comprise
three road maintenance outfits for
use in the urkcep Of Valley county's
$50 miles tf highway. Ine outfits
will be apportioned one each to the
three commission districts of the
county, with operating headquarters
at Glasgow, Opheim and Hinsdale. A
Stroud heavy duty elevatirg grader
for use in road construction work was
also purchased.
At a recent meeting of the board
it further authorized the appropria-
ton of $1,000 to the Valley county
fair board fund, the same to be trans
ferred from the county fuEh to fair
fun0 created for that purpose. A
county fair commission was created
with the following personnel: Ot-n Nj.
Christinson, Glasgow; F. D. A'vord,
Glasgow; F. F. Smith, Opleim; all
FIR two-year terms, and f. J.. West
rum, Hinsdale, and E. I. Peterson of
Nashua, for one-year-terms.
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be discussed at the pastoral confer
ence at Malta, Montana, April 9th and
10th. wien Lutheran pastors of
Northeast Montana and Havre Cir
cults of the Norwegian Lutheran
Church of America met in annual
convention.
Some Of III o. Is t. be c't,ie"re /
are: "Successful Prayer Meetings.;
@Ministrations to the Sick and the
DYING; "Man Created, Fallen, Re-
deemed": "The Church and the
Lodge; "our Young People; "The
Budget"
Evening services have been planned
for the general public.
Rev. David Svennungson, North
field. Mimi. will preach the Pastoral
Sermon. Other speakers are: Rev. A.
B. Cornelson, Malta; Rev. o. J. Engh,
Joplin; Rev. o. ]. Hagen, CulbertSon;
Rev. Nj. L. Jensen, Opheim; Rev. Ana
on johnson. Wolf Point; Rev. Walter
I. Aamoth, Froid; Rev. o. L. Olsrud
Hingham; Rev. A. Lunde, Great
Falls; Rev. R. Simonson, Scobey; Rev
l. M. Stubkjaer, Glasgow; Rev. o. o
Andvik, Havre; Rev. E. F. Carlson
Chcteau; aev. C. N. H. Otte. Conrad
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of the key industries like coal. David
Lloyd-GeOrge, perhaps the most nic-
turesque personality in all ENGLAND
has flung, the liberal banner over a
sensational scheme of using all the
unemployed on public works which
will be useful if not essential.
Both the conservatives and labor
ties are ridiculing the warmtime nre-
mier's scheme as tremendously costly
and impracticable. But even his on
ponents admit Lloyd-George has a
knack all his own of stirring imaoin-
ations. He has stirred them now and
probably will capture many votes with
his plan. When it comes to what his
critics class as showmanship, the lit
tie Welshman is a wizard.
Lloyd-George does not claim his
party will be returned to power. How
ever, he is offering five to one that
neither the conservatives nor the la
borites will have a working majority.
In other words he is gambling that
the liberals will hold the balance of
power.
The conservatives freely admit they
are going to lose a lot of seats but
many of them think they will have
a majority of about so over the other
parties. Which, however, scarcely is
a safe working majority.
The feminine aspect of the situation
is interesting, over half of the coun-
try's 100000 voters are women
Figuring on general averages the la
borites claim majority belong to the
working class. However that may be
there is uneasiness in all political
camps and one sees the unusual spec,
tacle of a grey haired statesman flirt,
ing with flappers on every street cor
ner
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-03-29
HATCHERIES RAISING
STANDARD OF CHICKS

The old joke about the cackling hen
and her owner who demanded, "chick-
en-, is you lynn or layin'" has lost its
humor. 1t isn't funny, nowadays, when
the flocks d0 not lay enough to LAY
for their keep. The hen that eats reg
ularly and lays only occasionally is a
constant drag upon the profits of the
farmer who is depending upon his
poultry flock for a substantial profit.
Figures available from a test made
by the University of Illinois indicated
that the average profit on 264 flocks
averaging 161 hens each was sc cents
per hen, but the average on the best
two-thirds of the flocks was $2.28 per
hen. In other words, the loafers in the
flocks were eating up SLAP worth of
the profits the good hens produced.
Presence of hens laying less tilan
80 eggs year on farms throughout
the country is standing between farm
ers and a substantial profit from their
poultry, according to u. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture figures. Need of
better stock on the farms of America
is paramount, according to investiga-
tors, because under present conditions
many farmers are conducting their
poultry business at a direct loss.
Cooperation of the hatcheries of
the country has been secured in an
attempt to raise the standard of pouI-
try. on the farms. Formation of hatch
cries into business organization for
the purpose of insuring farmers and
poultry raisers of absolute fair deal
ing took place within the last yea.
The hatcheries are pledged to the pro-
duction of chicks from good egg lay
ing strains, to insure poultry raisers
fair return on their investment.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-03-29
FAIR SEX HOLDS WHIP
BRITISH IN ELECTION
.bor Party on Top on Eve of Eng En-
lands General Election: May 9U-
Outlook Shaky for Ruling Conser-
vative Party.

1oDdon Mar. 25.-Three striking
~. s+and out from the maze OF po-
10 - uncertainties on the eve of Eng
Lands general election which is to be
l' IT, first is that if the election was
1oId Of this moment labor might
H me- from power the dominant con-
oo,vative party with its huge majority
% so,ne 200 in the house of commons.
Tbo second is that in any event the
aaoln,servatives must wage a bitter
Struggle to keep from being ousted
by labor. -. -. oxo
Gov the first time in the majority and
Ill Ill decide the election. Added to this
i the fact that beween five and seven
roiIIion of these feminine voters are
nawIv enfranchised flappers and no
body knows how they will vote.
The great strength of the labor
rartv at the moment is due in no small
measure to the fact that the conser-
yatives are more or less at SKIES and
sevens because the government has
announced no inspiring definite pro-
Gram although the election is only 9
gapks away. Another week, however,
NAV alter this circumstance since
prime Minister Baldwin's announce
nent of policy is expected in the COM
mons next week. Pending that an
management the position of the con-
sorvatives is not a happy one.
During their five years in office
fine conservatives have not solved the
two paramount problems of the coun-
ACKNOWLEDGMENT and industrial de-
preston. Further, the only concrete
nlan thew have advanced as a solution
Is what is know as the derating
scheme, the purpose Of which is to i'm
nrove industrial conditions and con-
seouently the labor situation by re-
lieving industry of some taxation.
Political observers say however
sound this scheme may be economical
". ii is woefully weak for campaign
purposes because it is a complicated
statistical plan, incomprehensible X
the average person and too prosaiC
TO their imagination.
Of the two issues, unemployment is
the greater from the standpoint Of the
man in the street. A million and {
quarter workers have long been un
employed. Grim hunger and cold ha!
been stalking in many sections espe
cially the great mining districts. Thu
rank and file Of the conservatives ad
nit they are discouraged and few de
ny the party is afflicted with apath!
and that unless the prime ministe
comes forward with proposals whicl
will grip the fancy of his followers
things will not look so rosy at cleo
ton time
Meanwhile the labor and liberia
platforms are known. Labor has lonl
been advocating the naturalization
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1929-03-29
D. B. c. GIRLS DO
WELL OUT WEST

Dakota Business College, Fargo,
recently received two interesting
letters from former students. Edith
Lebo tells of her fine position with
Exchange Lumber & Mfg. Co., Spo-
kane, Wash. Elizabeth Metcalf an
nounces her appointment as office
manager, Northern Automobile Co.,
Bozeman, Mont.
Follow the Successful" Take
d. B. c. ACTUAL BUSINESS
training Copyrighted - unobtain-
able elsewhere). Start work with
experience. Make good anywhere.
Spring School, Apr. 1-8, graduates
you at busy season. Write F. L.
Watkins, Pres, 800 Front ST., Fargo.
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LUTHERAN PASTORS TO
MEET AT MALTA

Malta, Mont, March 26.-Subiects
of vital interest to the pastor will
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KEEP THIS PRICE LIST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Plum Seedlings-These are grown from seeds of good
quality pums, therefore majority of them should pro-
fruit good quality Any of these plums could be
used advantageousy ornamental hedge or wndbreak
besides producing fruit The white sweet scented blossoms
in spring and the highly coored fruit of various shades of
red and yellow in autumn make very attractive pictures
Each 15c; 10 for $780,
cherry native in Montana and nearby states 1t
bears young and produces fruit heavily that some Of
the branches resemble immense grape clusters The fruit
averages nearly as large commercial cherries If
like cherry pie try of these when the fruit is dead
ripe Strong plants, Each 15c; 10 for $1.25.
Pin Cherry of Bird Cherry-A small tree which bears
quantities of SMALL TART bright red cherries ideal for
jelly making. The tree is fine ornamental 1t beautl
full IN spring with its glossy green leaves ana clusters Oh
white blossoms and again in midsummer when the fruit
ripens. Each zoe; 10 for $1.75.
Grapes, Wild-These wild grapes absolutely hardy
They produce valuable fruit and fine ornamental
vines WE'LL Each 2Oc 10 for $175 Postpaid each 25c
10 for $780,.
native useful both for fruit and ornamental
poses. In early spring the bush is covered by masses Of
fruits large and black useful for jelly and other Gull
mary uses Each Csc; Postpaid, 35c
Currams Common Red-If currants allowed to thor.
Ougly ripen before picking they gain wonderfully in
sweetness and still retain pecn enough for successful
jelly making Strong plants 10 for SIPS; postpaid 10 fol
S15O.
Raspberries Sunbeam Red-A hardy variety originated
by Prof Hansen of South Dakota 1t is rank grower
and prolific yielder. fine raspberry Per Doz 5Oc
Postpaid, per dOz Use.
Raspberry ohta-similar to Sunbeam also originated by
Prof Hansen. Per dOz. soc; Postpaid, per dOz 75c
Asparagus (ConOvars COlOssa)-An easily grown peren-
NAL vegetable that should be in every garden 1t supplies
fresh vegetable food at time when such things
% roots for 85c. Postpaid, Is for $1OO.
GOoseberry CarriWe have been growing the Carrie for
several years and far it has been hardy the
Houghton. The berries rifle larger and the yield
little heavier than the Houghton The Carrie is very
desirable gooseberry The ripe fruit red the bush has
few thorns Zach Csc, 10 for $500.
GOoseberry HOughton-An old standard variety, sweet
and fine favored when allowed to ripen before using
10 for S15O. Postpaid, 10 for S1.75
Tbo
ing variety vigorous hardy drought resistent, perfect
blossoms plants 45c so plants 8Oc 100 plants S125
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AchiIIea MllifOlium ROseum-Mnue pink flowers borne
in clusters green feathery foliage height Is inches
blooms in early Each 15c, postpaid zoe.
AchiIlea The Pearl-Bossoms white double, resembling
small chrysanthemums, free blooming, midsummer till
FROST it. Each 2Oc postpaid 25c.
Baybs Breath (GypsOph panculata) This plant bears
quantities of tiny white flowers in delicate sprays Els
pecay fine for combining with other flowers in bouquets
Each zoe, postpaid 25G
Bell Flower to feet stalks bearing belshaped
flowers set close to the stem, midsummer, dark blue
with purple tnge. Each 2Oc Postpaid Csc.
Catnip-A pleasant smelling herb used for flavoring,
also said to be enjoyed by cats Each 15c postpaid 2Oc
Centaurea Montana perennial OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the annual Bachelor Button but heavier in blossom,
stem and leaf. Blue, early. Each 15C, postpaid Zoe
Chives-A perennial member of the onion family. The
green leaves used for seasoning The blossoms form
violet colored balls Tho vegetable it is ornamental
enough to grow in the flower garden Cumps 15c EACH
Golden Glow (2udbeckia)-Double yellow blossoms,
times perfect balls fine for cutting Height to feet
Each 15c, postpaid zoe.
PensemOn-Showy lavender flowers. produced spikes
about Is inches tall Penstemon is possibly not quite
hardy the other perennias listed here, but has
survived the winters when slightly protected Each 2Oc
postpaid 25c
PeOnies-We are offering Peones this year but
pect to list them next
Pyrethrum UIgnOsum (Giant Daisy)-Bossoms large
SINGLE white with yellow centers, snowy, good for cut
ting fall blooming. Height to it. Each zoe, postpaid
Ribbon Grass-Onamenal grass green and white striped
Each 15c, postpaid zoe.
Tansy-An ornamental strongly scented herb Foliage
dark green fernlike yellow blossoms in clusters Each
15c, postpaid zoe.
Tiger Lily Qlium Tigrnum)-strOn erect stems to
it, snowy, large red blooms, easy culture. Bulbs
blooming size, Each 15c, postpaid 2Oc
Wood Violets-White, inches May be grown in or
partial shade. Give good results under cultivation
Each 1Oc, postpaid 15c.
Yucca or Spanish BayOnet yucca Glauca)An evergreen
plant with Stiff sharp pointed leaves The flowers are
be-shaped, greenish white, about two inches across.
They hang dropping tall erect spike. The plant
stands drought WELL Zach 20, postpaid 25c.
Amaryls is not garden perennial but is very very
satisfactory plant for house culture Snowy red lily
HaIbs of blooming size Csc each. Postpaid 4Oc