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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
PROBLEM IN SOVIET RUSSIA Is TO
FIND WORKERS TO FILL JOBS

mo in the city or seeking off sea-
son Jobs, or unskilled women. The
total of unemployed was reduced
hv $50 ,OOO-about 40 per cent In
the past year. The number of en-
ployed. however, grew by 1,5OO,-
600. In other words, more than
100000 have been drawn into in
dustry from other fields-women
taken out of the kitchens and 9TH
er domestic callings constitute a
considerable portion of this num-
Der.
Practically all industries are
clamoring for more hands, chiefly
for skilled or semi-skilled work
ers but in many cases for ordin-
arv "black" or unskilled labor. All
labor exchanges have special
schools for the purpose of qualify
ING unskilled workers to take fac
tory employment.
The high turnover of labor i
Giving the Soviet industries {
great deal of trouble. Hundreds
Of thousands of peasants pour IN
~ the industrial centers wher
work on their farms is slack, &C
cent industrial posts, but drift
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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11

Eventually it is hoped that the ma
TONS entire wheat crop will be
marketed comparatively and stor-
ed in warehouses and terminal ele-
vators controlled by co-operatives.
Until then farmers must adopt the
most effective means at hand to
insure the stability of the market
until the wheat surplus is dispos-
ed of.
Farmers living in North Dakota
and Montana are placed in an adj
vantageous position because they
are able 10 secure government
loans on farm stored grain. There
is practically no excuse that will
justify dumping their grain on an
already flooded market. Before
long similar laws may be in eff
feet in other states in the spring
wheat area affording all farmers
the same opportunity. Leaders In
the farm movement are battling
| for the passage of farm storage
laws in South Dakota and Mime
sofa, and they are getting nearer
their goal every day. Right now
it's up to the farmers of North
| Dakota and Montana to do their
bit by installing grain bins and
using, them.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
John Deere Combine
School Here July 18th

In line with the general pro-
gressive spirit of the Plentywood
Implement Co., that firm is spon-
soring a Combine School and de-
monstration of the John Deere
Combine next Thursday, July 18th.
Factory men and speakers will
be present to show the way the
John Deere combine is constructed
and its superior points and tell
why a combine will save money
for the user.
Besides demonstrating the COM
bine, a clearer knowledge of how
the combine of any make does its
work will be gained by those pres
ent and for this reason the spon-
sors invite all combine men to at
tend and gain a fuller knowledge
of one of the largest machines or
the farm today which is cutting
the cost of production by power
reaping and threshing in one OPP
Grafton.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
PLENTYWOOD HAS
FINE CELEBRATION

The 4th of July celebration in
Plentywood last Friday was a de-
cided success with a nice day,
large crowds and a good pragram
of entertainment free of charge to
all.
The day commenced with the
parade lead by the Marshal of the
day and the Plentywood band. A
large number of beautiful floats
were in the lineup and the indus
trial floats of the city were varied
from electric lighting system to
tractors and combines. Amos n
Andy also were there with their
Fresh Air Taxicab of ancient vint-
age. The fraternal floats were
also worthy of special mention.
The winners in the industrial
parade for the most beautiful
floats were Mrs. Saxton of the De-
Luxe Beauty Parlor, LIST, and the
Donaldson Garage, End.
Following the parade Judge j.
S. Mathews gave the Fourth of
July Grafton to a large and appre-
ciative audience at the Farmer
Labor Temple.
The Orpheum theatre came in
for its share of attention from
11:30 a. m to 2:30 p. M, being
crowded to the doors continuously
by those taking in the free "talkie'
movie "The Sailors Holiday.
The baseball game between
Plentywood and outside Sheridan
county was witnessed by a hug,
crowd who saw the Plentywoot
team, bolstered by some of tn
boys from the south Outlook coun
try, and Arthur J. Thorson, stu
dent pastor of the local Luthera.
church, who pitched a brillian
game and had the visiting boys a
, his mercy during the entire con
test. The final score was IL to
AS a novelty feature during tn
ball game, daylight firework
. were exhibited, with bombs breal
ing in air with a mighty roar an
: others breaking to let forth nov
: city designs floating in the a
; to the delight of those watchin
: the exhibition.
After the ball game came ii
: races, which were very good an
4. the prize winners were as follow
Boys 100 yard race, under
years of age-Guy Campbell, is
= Allen Burman, End.
y Free-for-all 100 yard race-Do.
+. aid Koterba, LIST; Stone Paulso
= End.
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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
Bv EUGENE LYONS

United Press Staff Correspondent
Moscow, July z (UP)-Whlle
the rest of Europe is struggling
with the problem of unemploy-
ment, the Soviet government is
taking steps to solve a problem OF
exactly the opposite kind. 1t must
find workers TO fill the newly built
factories, man the newly installed
machines and operate the new me-
chanized farms.
The Commissariat of Labor has
just announced plans for widening
the categories of persons who may
register at labor exchanges, IN or
der to draw more people into the
ranks of working elements. rrlV-
ate handicraft workers, members
of overcrowded professions, wlo-
ows and divorced wives are among
the classes which will be encour
age to register for jobs, receiving
unemployment insurance unit
such time as they are placed a
work.
There are still about 1,OOO,OO'
unemployed in the entire Sovle
Union, official figures indicate
But these people are almost en-
tirely peasants DESTROYS of settl
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
TERMINALS GLUTTED, KEEP GRAIN ON
FARM ADVISES THATCHER ORGANIZATION.

St. Paul.-The biggest obstacle
which must be overcome during
the current crop year is to check
the flow of the bulk of the grain
to the open market in order that
another serious glut may be avoid
ed. Despite the major provisions
being made by the Farmers Ma
tional Grain Corporation and its
growing foster child, the Farmers
Union Terminal Association, to ac-
commodate the 1880 crop, private
interests still control the bulk Of
the nations storage facilities.
Adding insult to injury, those in
terests have already announced an
increase of from five to six cents
storage charges per bushel OF
grain.
Whether the grain farmers en-
joy being gypped remains to IL
seen. An avenue of escape from
an imminent price depression i
afforded them by means of a lit
tie old tin can called a grain bin.
To Peddle Grain Bins
For the amount of investmen
required, the possible increase il
cash market prices through effec
I tive use of grain bins will NOR
than offset the money expended
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
Observation-Disclosures
Ted Winters Descends on Alley
Back of Pool Room. COnfiscat-
ing Liquor and Other Stimulat-
ing Beverages. Hans Madsen
Makes Debut In Rum Raid.

1t cost Charley O'Brien, reputed
vendor of spirituous cheer and a
gentleman of prowess in the
squared circle exactly $500 and
three hours in the city Jail to pro-
vide patriotic citizens with the
necessary means for celebrating
the 4th of July.
One of Ted Winters customs
officers descended like the wrath
of the Lord on the alley back Of
Krebsbach's poolroom and then
and there seized and confiscated
divers liquids of alcoholic content
together with Charley O'Brien
who was host to a goodly number
of Plentywood's scofflaws at the
time.
Charley was taken in due time
before police magistrate George
Wheeler who slapped 5000 fine
on him-more than sufficient to
pay Oscar Collins salary for 2
month.
1t is reported that the customs
officers advised the magistrate
that unless Charley was compelled
to cough up Oscars salary he
would be taken to Great Falls
And thereby hangs a tale.
Toured Booze Belt
1t is reported that Oscar has re-
Gently made a tour of the Local
Booze Belt and requested the boo
ticians to get together and pay a
monthly toll of $3.50 nnontf
which would be more than suffi
cient to pay his monthly salary
1t is said that Gottlieb anu Stadig
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
Sheriff Nabs Chicken
Thieves; They are Now
Living on the County

A. w. Clay, known as Jack
: Van and Henry Olson, farm
ers, living in the vicinity of
: Raymond were found guilty of
stealing chickens from the
Grace MCGOWAN farm and
= were sentenced to four months
in prison in Judge Pauls
= court. "A. C.. Erickson who
= appeared for the defendants,
: asked for an appeal in both
= cases.
= Van and Olson were arrest
: ed on June 18th by the sher-
= iff's forces who tracked down
= the alleged culprits after get
ting hold of clue furnished
by Mrs. MCGOWAN. 1t ap-
pears that one of the chickens
was halt in one leg and tho
there may be as many lame
chickens in Sheridan County
as there will be lame ducks
after the next election, the
sheriff went right ahead and
collected Van and Olson. The
= lame chicken was found with
= Vans flock.
= This amazing piece of detec-
> tive work came at an oppor-
' tune moment for Hans Mad
= sen who is a candidate to
= succeed himself, and no doubt
the conviction of the alleged
chicken burglars will serve as
good campaign material for
him.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
FREE CHAUTAUOUA
GIVEN AT WESLEY
Citizens of Progressive 500 Line
Town Promote Free Chautauqua
to Be Held July 13 Ito 10Th.

Not to be outdone by Plenty
wood which has just staged a
free Fourth of July celebration,
the progressive citizens of Westby
are putting on a Free Chautauqua,
beginning July 18th and ending
July 10Th.
The committee invites everyone
from near and far to attend this
Chautauqua, which is a part of
the regular Junior circuit, and the
performances will not cost anyone
a penny. They hope to nave a
packed tent at each performance.
Following is the program:
Sunday Evening, July 18th
Popular song hits, humorous
readings, and delightful solos by
'The Radio Warblers and Corrine
Jessop.
Monday, July Ia
Afternoon-Big fun frolic, ORA
matte skits and sketches by the
Franklin Players.
Evening-The hilarious comedy
"Other Peoples Business" A
story of wealth, love and ambi-
ton. A thousand laughs.
Tuesday, July Is
Automatically musical pro
gram by Jack Woods Bell Ringers
and Male Quartette. Swiss bells
vocal solos, quartette numbers anC
instrumental selections.
Evening-Variety musical con
cert by Jack Woods Bell Ringers
and Male Quartette. George Too
mey, the famous athlete gives hi
inspirational address, kicking
. Goal"
Wednesday. July 16
Afternoon-Costumed dramati
sketch by the well known charaC
ter actress, Kathryn Kelchner.
Evening = The lovable, laug
| producing comedy drama, 9Th
: Mollusc." A clever plot of a moo
r ern home and its problems.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11

in a position financially to replace
them.
Taylor had considerable difficult
ty in getting in touch with mem
Der of the sheriff's force on Sun
day. Madsen did not show up at
the office during the day he de-
clared and it appears that the
chief law enforcement officer of
Sheridan County has not a tele-
phone at his home by which he
could be reached in case of emer-
gency.
The horses were hauled to the
city dump and Seth advises us
that Undersheriff Smith asked
permission to have them burned
Seth refused as he intends tt
have their stomachs removed.
AS we go to press we have moi
been informed that Sheriff Mad
sen has made any attempt to trace
the perpetrators of the crime
] Seth is a poor man and this is {
Business Mans Administration.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
Charley O'Brien Paid Oscar
His Month"; Salary On hdep-
endence Day With Booze Fine

known as "The Immune" insisted
on complete protection for their
share of the levy, otherwise Oscar
would have to be satisfied with
free drinks.
Oscar is now the beneficiary of
an interim appointment for three
months, the understanding being
that he can hold his job as long
as there is any money in the po-
lice fund and the street fund. He
bears the dual title of Street Com
missioner and Police Chief. Both
funds were extremely low on the
4th of July and rumor has it that
Oscar asked his friend Ted Win
tiers to knock a bootlegger over
for him on Independence Day. Os-
car is Ted's tipster in lentywood
and Ted would do anything to help
out such a useful friend.
The COrporal's Technique
Corporal Winters did not raid
any other bootleg joint in Plenty
wood on the 4th. 1t looks as if
the old monopoly is still working
full blast. There are still good
and bad bootleggers-those that
put the long green across the
crack and those that don't.
Last night small army of fed
eral agents crouched in the bushes
along the abandoned highway that
leads to the old light plant. They
were waiting for Ed Estes whnie
alleged to dr,ir.4 fvriUusIy along
mat road occasionally. Ed is IL
able to get into trouble unless he
chips in for Oscars salary.
P. S. Hans Madsen made his
first appearance in bootleg wal
when he accompanied federal of
ficers on booze raid, July 4th. Bet.
ter late than never, Hans!
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11

pIoyes of the money barons.
The governors action
'ollowed closely on the
reels of the decision of the
California state supreme
court which denied a recon-
mendation for pardon for
Billings by a vote of six to
one. Billings was also sent
enced to life Imprisonment
on a similar frame-up
to that which almost sent
Mooney to the electric chair.
The press dispatches predicted a
favorable decision by the supreme
court i'm the Billings case. It was
clear right along to those who UNI
derstand the class implications of
the Billings case that the
capitalist cut-throats of Barbar-
Gus California would never open
the Jail gates to those two intrep-
4 id labor warriors until forced by
the organized power of the work.
ing-class of the United States.
This pressure has not yet been
brought to bear on the human hy-
enas who have kept two innocent
men in bondage for fourteen years
tho everybody connected with the
case on the side of the prosecu-
ton with the exception of the no
torious crook Fickert - German
agent before this country went in
to the war-have since declared
their belief in MONEYS innocence.
Mooney Not Disheartemed
When informed of the decision,
Tom Mooney declared that he was
; neither discouraged nor disheart-
ened" by the state boards recon-
mendation against his being par
doned and asserted that he was
girding himself for the coming
! fight that would eventually bring
! freedom. "Both Warren and my
I self are absolutely innocent of this
crime and the decision of the gov
: ernor and the supreme court does
not make us guilty" Mooney de.
s clared.
:, The jury that convicted Mooney
q was recruited from a public arous
: ed to a high pitch of patriotic in
I sanity by the propaganda of the
g Allies urging the United States
to go into the war on the side o.
E Great Britain and France. Moone!
q and Billings, like millions of othe,
,; intelligent people were opposed Il
= sending the Tower of American
y manhood ACROSS the ocean to hav
their bleached bones left to moal
4 der into dust on the bloody battle
n, fields of Europe. Mooney an
Billings were convicted because o
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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
STRIKING BUTTE
TRANSFERS DRIVE
SCABS FROM CITY

Butte, July 9.-Two of the spe-
cial strikebreakers sworn in last
night by Sheriff Angus Mcleod
to aid in maintaining order during
the strike here We're set upon to-
day by a small band of strikers
and quite badly beaten.
Then men, Charles Olson and
Gilbert Lane, were met at the
door of their hotel about noon by
a crowd of possibly so men, one
of whom shouted as the pair ap-
peared:
Come on, fellows, let's get 'em.'
Olson and Lane finally escaped
into the hotel, but not until they
had been targets for numerous
blows.
They were sworn in to preserve
order following attempts to en-
ployers to use nonunion teamsters
and auto mechanics after a dis
agreement with labor organiza-
tons on wages.
Argue Over Wages
Union truckers and auto me-
cnanlcs quit their jobs last weel
Wnen labor and employers repre-
sentatives were unable to agree OF
d, wage scale. George Martin
butte. secretary of the employers
association and Anaconda compa
ny agent, says the unions asl
maintenance of the scale in effec
sne last year, while employer
lavor a wage reduction. The wag
reduction proposed range between
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FOUR OF SETH TAYLOR'S WORK HORSES
FOUND POISONED ON HIGH ROAD NEAR
PETE MARRON'S RANCH SUNDAY MORNING

Last Sunday morning, four of
Seth Taylor's work horses were
found dead as result of poison
ing on the high road two miles
east of Plentywood right by Pete
Marron's ranch. An empty sack
which had contained poisoned oats
was found by the roadside in the
vicinity of the dead animals. Two
of Seth's horses, unable to get at
the poisoned feed, survived.
Seth was notified of his loss by
a young man from Antelope who
came to Plentywood to attend
church services. He was accom-
panied to Taylor's house by de-
putty sheriff Franc Murry's son.
In an interview to The Produc-
ers News, Seth declared that he
had no theory as to the motive
for the poisoning of his horses
AS far as he knows, he declared
he has not an enemy in the coun
ty. The animals were his sol'
means of existence and he is no
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
Campbell, Noted Wheat
Grower, Sails for Soviet

Sheridan, Wyo.- Thomas d.
Campbell of Hardin, Mont, the
worlds largest wheat producer,
sailed Saturday for Moscow as the
guest of the Russian government.
Campbell was accompanied by his
wife and two eldest daughters.
Campbell will assist in placing
Russian farming on a scientific
and mechanical basis and will in
spect 100000 acres of govern
ment farms from the air.
He viii also visit the oil fields
and inspect tractor factories, ny
drolectric plants and other indus
tries while in Russia. He plans t.
return to the United States II
August in time to care for his owl
harvest crop.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
Sheridan County VIII
Have Fair In October

At a meeting of the Sheridan
County Fair association here last
week, it was decided to hold a
small county fair early in October.
Because of the buildings capacity,
no exhibits of large livestock will
be shown. Another building will
be erected for the poultry show.
Small exhibits will consist of all
small grains, vegetables, fruits,
home cooking demonstrations, art
and needlework and school exhi-
bits. The new building that has
just been completed is 40 by 1OC
feet, the next new one will be BOZ
100 feet.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11

The primary campaign
has been lacking in thrills
and fireworks but the cam
didates have been working
quietly and persistently and
as the Hateful day approach
es the political prognosticat-
ors, as usual, are busily en-
gagged predicting.
Chief interest centers around
the contest for the Republican
nomination for county attorney.
The general opinion is that A. G.
Erickson has the nomination in his
pocket. Onstad's shady career and
the unsavory records of his assO-
ciates puts him out of the race, 1t
is believed. AS for Blackwell, it
is admitted that Frank French,
Joe Dolin and Ed Powers will give
him a considerable part of the
Medicine Lake vote but outside of
that he is not expected to be a
formidable factor. Blackwell is
politically dead.
Hans and the Chickens
Max Hueth is expected to give
Hans Madsen the fight of his life
in the race for sheriff. The "do-
nothing" sheriff thot he was going
to have walk-over but Max, they
say, is winding up one of the
most effective person-to-person
campaigns ever waged in Sheridan
county. Recently Madsen has
been showing signs of life. He
captured a few alleged chicken
thieves and celebrated July 4th by
accompanying the federal dicks
who raided Charley O'Brien.
Ed. Iverson is expected to win
the nomination for county COM
missioner out of field of six. &c
will make juicy meat for the far
mers' ticket in the general cleo
lions.
Alfred Jensen and George Boil
SC6r crave Tile Jul VI SOu1iVJ asses
sor. 1t is reported that Bolstel
has already selected Liar S. Olsol
for deputy assessor. George i
we'll liked in Sheridan County bu
he pulled terrible boner in Sc
lecting Lard for his lieutenant i
view of the difficulty expected il
securing competent females assist
ance for that office provided Liza
S. conducts himself in the presenc
of ladies in his usual manner
Lard is what is known as paw
err" in vulgar parlance.
French's Little Man
Frank French's little boy, Ja'
. Michels wants to run the cler
. and recorders office now occuple
: by Niels Madsen. Besides tn
) handicap of French's support, NJ
! chefs has the additional mlsfol
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John Deere Combine
School at Medicine Lake

A free John Deere Combine
School and demonstration will be
held at Medicine Lake Wednesday,
July 18th, starting at 1:30 P. M.
The Astrup Bros, agents for the
John Deere company at Medicine
Lake promise the public who are
interested in combines some real
speakers, who will explain the
latest in combine construction and
the qualifications of a superior
machine. Everyone is invited to
the school next Wednesday and
free drinks. will be furnished the
thirsty ones during the afternoon.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
Governor YOung's Decision
Keeps Labor Heroes In Jail

State Supreme Court Votes Six One Against Pardon
Recommendation. Begowned Tools of Money Barons
No Doubt Had Their Instructions from Their Masters
World Wide Mass Protest Movement Needed to Open
Jail Gates for Two Heroes of the Class Struggle
Mooney Undaunted. Grding For Struggle That VIII
Bring Freedom to His Comrade Billings and Himself.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11
The Boys Did Not Do Much Talking
For Publication But They Worked Hard

Erickson Picked AS Winner In Contest for Nomination
For County Attorney Republican Ticket Max
Hueth Making Hans Madsen Step Out a Bit Capture
of Chicken Thieves May Help Incumbent Rum
George Bolster Has Already Selected Liar S. Olson
AS Deputy Assessor And So On and So Forth
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1930-07-11

The Danish church in Dane Val
lev. near McCabe, was struck by
lightning Tuesday evening and
burned to the ground. Had it not
been for people passing at the
time, the parsonage also would
have been burned.