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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11
Germany the Explosive

Before the World war Germany was the heap of
dynamite waiting for the spark which would set it oft.
It was . danger to Europe, because Of its weak
vain and ~strutting kaiser. because Of its huge and wonder
full army and because Of the men who had built it and
wanted to try It out.
Today. situated In the very heart Of Europe. a sorely-
tried and struggling republic. Germany is once more
the danger place. The moderate political parties In Ger
many. who want to build up their great nation in the
freedom Of republican institutions. find themselves
menaced at the same time by the extremists Of the right
the Hitlerites-and the extremists Of the left-the Com
munists.
The Hitlerites are all for repudiating the burdens i'm
posed upon their country by the treaty Of Versailles.
They are not staggered even by the idea that this might
plunge their country once more into war. The Commun-
lists are all for creating in Germany a nice version Of
the Bolo paradise right near their borders. They. too,
have q contempt for written treaties. They, too, denounce
the burdens imposed by "capitalistic' countries.
In ordinary times, the appeal of these madmen of the
right and Of the left would make small impression upon
the bulk Of the steady going Germans. But these are
not ordinary times in Germany. Her business is badly
crippled. Her financial burdens are enormous. Her taxes
are staggering. Her unemployment lists are enormous.
Her middle class Is being ground between the upper and
the neither milktones.
In their despair at conditions, not only the young ana
thoughtlex. but even some Of the soberer elements Of the
community are turning either to the swastika cross Of
Hitler. or the red banner Of the Communists. Every
election lately has told the same tale. And this Is not
only . danger to Germany Itself. but q direct menace
to the peace Of Europe.
The German cabinet. the more moderate German press
and some Of her leading statesmen are asking the coun-
tries. which won the war. to try to ameiorate the con-
ditions imposed upon their nation. It Is not q false
cry they are utteins. II Il the simple truth. It will test
the statesmarship Of the other big European powers.
There Is grave danger that Germany may once more
reach the exploding point.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11
A Maze of Contradictions

Our current MISUNDERSTANDING biography and his
tory-and our popular thinking about men and things
appear to be in . state Of contradiction and confusion
AT least. 50 it seems to the average reader, who lays nc
claims to being q member Of the intelligentsia.
Several years ago, while Ebert Hubbard was having
his literary fling at East Aurora, he wanted his readers
to know that he was the exponent of a new brand of
thinking which he called the American philosophy. One
Of his critics asked him what his American philosophy
consisted Of, and Fra Elbertus made this laconic reply:
sDamd il I know!"e
The same reply could be made with even greater force
Il anyone should ask what sort Of creed the American
philosophy Is at the present time. II there is such a
creed, it appears to be badly unsettled.
On the one hand we have the debunkers, drawing mean
and contemplate pictures Of our most beloved patriots
and statesmen, Of our business men, farmers and working
classes. On the other hand we have the masses, shout
ing themselves hoarse over the truly heroic exploits of q
Lindbergh, a wilkins, a Byrd, or a Rockne, or giving
their fervent support to leaders in social and political
reforms.
On the one hand we have a school of cynical novel;
lists who picture men as spineless. Immoral or immoral
jellyfish. On the other hand we have a public still faith
full to the old ideals and ~hunSering for tales Of strong
hearted endurance and perfect manhood.
Many observers are disposed to look on this tendency
in fiction as alarming. That the typical hero has been
kicked out may be a healthy sign of change, but it is
distressing to note that his place has been usurped by the
poorest Of poor fish, whose moronc imbecilities are
paraded on the printed page.
Among the writer's Of such stories may be mentioned:
Sinclair Lewis, Anne Douglas Sedgwick. Louis Brom-
field, Margaret Kennedy, Irving Fineman, Charles Norris,
John Held, Jr, and even Booth Harrington, who has been
called the dean of American letters. The perfect flab-
biness Of the males characterized by these writer's drives
one to the conclusion that they are catering to a passing
fad in literature.
1t seems that in fiction the manly man has become
taboo, and it is only the hardened criminal who stands
out as strong -wiled and resourceful. It is easy enough
to see that such stories, if they are intended to represent
a true cross-section Of American life. are badly twisted
and out Of focus.
There Is no denying that the old literature needed a new
vision and q new vtalizing force; but there does not seem
to be much Of that vision and force in the present crop
Of ~"realists." debunkers and Spoon river croakers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11
A Prohibition" Rarty

/ got more credit than I deserved,
and more Importance was placed
on this victory than conditions war
ranted, all because Texarkana had
been the strongest team In the
league, with perhaps Palestine q
close second, While Mesa City was
the tail end Of the eight.
Some Of the players and some OF
the fans threw a party that night.
For such q prohibition state as
Texas that party was sure rather
damp.
drinks now and then, but ! knew
he generally let the stuff strictly
alone during his season. I knew
something else, alSo-enough to let
it alone myself, although there was
plenty of temptation this night.
The most ardent fan was Oliver
Higgins, mayor of Mesa City. At
the lmprOmptu banquet In the City
Hotel that night he insisted that !
make q speech. MY face felt the
way a boiled beet looks, but I
couldn't get out of 1t. I'll always
remember this first speech OF mine,
the first I ever made outside OF
college gatherings Of an informal
nature. All I said WaS:-
Il am a kitten, nine days old. !
thought you folks down here played
schoolboy ball and that you people
were hicks. I've just got my eyes
Open. Your men play faster ball
than I ever got into before and you
are all mighty swell guys"
It was MI. Jardine who worried
me a little, for in his speech, ne
made the crack that Ball playing
is in his blood" !. was afraid he
was going to spill the whole thing
and tell them that Ben Ridley was
in reality Bert Rushe, kid brother
of the home run king OF the major
leagues.
Again he announced that l had
been called, back at college, the
pitching fool"
That got a big laugh but 1t wor-
ried me. If Harry ever read about
this he would know instantly that
this Ben Ridley was his brother.
While he couldn't force me back
into college. he could make 1t mighty
disagreeable for me, and ! didn't
want to hurt his feelings too much
for, after all. be was one swell
brother.
But back East II anything at all
is printed about these minor league
games out here It is merely q para
graph. I was safe enough and u
wasn't long before I found this out.
When we played Texarkana In
their city we. lost the game by two
runs. and Poll and ! became really
good friends.
"Say," he said, you come from
the East, did you ever see Rushe
play?"
What q Jolt he would have re-
ceived II I had yawned in his face
and said. well. r~awther-he's my
brotherl" But Of course ! couldn't
"oh yes, many a time. rye even
tossed q few balls at him for prac-
tice," ! assured him.
"Get out!" Poll exclaimed ana he
was inclined to think ! was string
ing him. II suppose you famed
him2" He said that sarcastically.
"He missed . few, and he also
told me that all I had was . few
trick curves and that I'd never
make q ball player"
There was . little group OF u
when ! said this. Most Of them
laughed.
"Then his Judgment isn't 50 good
as ! thought 1t was" Poll answered.
We were to stay owe that night
and play o second game there the
next day. / wandered about the
place and over into the Arkansas
Texarkana. It was all. interesting
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11

Martinez, Calf, April 11.-(R-A
regular fellow, as other employees view
him, has been keeping his real iden-
tity secret because he does not wish
to be classed as high hat. In overalls,
r. G. Geddes, son Of Sir Auckland,
formerly British ambassador, has
been working at an Oil refinery. learn
Ing the business from the ground UP.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11
=: PITCHING FOOL:

SYNOPSIS:-Bert Rushe, young brother Of the famous homo run
vHtu0sO, Big Boy Harry Rushc, yearns to become q professional BAN
player. His family is against it. Harry and others tell him that hs
few tricky curves will never make him q good player. At his college
games he gets the name Of the pitching Fool" Finally he quits col
lee in his fourth year and signs up with The Lone Star League. His
first game is a terrific ordeal, and the chances n he will lose the
game for his team.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11

THREE to two in our favor and the beginning of the
/ ninth, with me in the box again.
had already pitched seven innings, and never before
had | been so tired or worked under such a nervous strain.
Evidently the result of the game was on my shoulders,
tired, and more nervous than ever before.
If l didn't fan the first three Texarkana lads, then
their demon batsman, Poll, would be up.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11

It was a fine example of %brotherly love which that
western judge gave when he fined his doctor brother
for not having a tail light on his car, and all because his
brother had given him a dose of castor oil. There's one
case where many folks will feet that justice was done.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11
Editorial Comment

Editorials printed below show tho trend OF thought
by other editors. They are published without regard
to whether they agree or disagree With The Trib-
uneis policies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11

Who Is this unexpected enemy?
What has Bert done to offend
him? Follow this smashing serial
OF baseball, romance and adven.
ture in tom0rr0w's installment.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11
DR.. Mccoy will gladly answer
personal questions on health and
diet addressed to. him. care Of
The Tribune.
Enclose q stamped addressed
envelope for reply.

our lives be. Some are fortunate in
living according to the most import
ant of these laws without knowing
them, others may know some Of these
laws and yet be unfortunate in not
observing some important one. We
can not judge by exceptional or iso-
lated cases, for there may be many
factors beyond our knowledge. We
must judge. by the average results
among many cases. and If we do this
we will come to the conclusion that
those who have formed the habit
carly in life Of living in harmony
with natural laws will be the happi-
est, healthiest and the longest lived.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11

An officer in the U. s. Navy got lin bad" for a run-in
with the president Of Nicaragua after the recent earth
quake. If the American public knew just what the Yam
kee told the pompous little brown man he might be a
national hero.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11

Alabama formers are using hot
beds for the production Of sweet po-
tato plants this year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SHINGLES

Question: Mrs. B. v. asks: "Will
you kindly explain the cause Of
shingles, also the symptoms, and state
whether or not there is a cure?"
Answer: The name shingles" Is
given to a disorder caused by the de-
post of toxic substances along GER
tain nerve trunks. It always occurs
on one side of the body at a time,
and is more frequently found on the
upper back or around the ribs on one
side. The nerves are inflamed by
the toxins, and the skin breaks out
in a rash wherever the most irrita-
ton exists. The cure is through diet,
ara no local treatments are very ef-
fective. A fast taken at the onset of
the disorder will hasten the cure, but
even under this treatment it often
takes a week or ten days for the
eruption to disappear.
Galleries Per Day
Question: H. j. writes: "Please
state how many calorieS a day one
should get in his food. I am UNDER
weight and, am trying to improve by
eating. Is it injurious to take salts
every night? Also, what causes fever
blisters when M does not seem to
have fever or cause for it,"
Answer: Dietitians who try to bal
ance patients diets through the ca
loric system might say that you re-
quire between $500 and $500 Galleries
a day. but the truth is you may get
more nourishment and live better on
1000 calories daily, providing your
food is of the right quality. It is a
bad habit to take salts every night.
The so-called fever blisters are really
caused by hyper-acidity Of the sto-
mach which is usually present when
one has a fever, but, of course, these
blisters may occur at any time from
the o~ver-acidity, even though fevers
are not present. sri
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11

The more we study, understand and
follow the laws Of nature, the more
successful, happy and healthful will
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11

Copyright. 1929. Graphic Syndicate. Inc,
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1931-12-17
CHINESE ARMY HAS.
NEW LEADER OF
ASIATIC TROOPS
Japanese Forces Order New
Brigade of Relief Troops
Into Manchuria
(By Associated Press)

Chang Hseuh LANG stepped out
as commander of Chinese forces in
Manchuria, and is succeeded by
Chang Tso Hsiang. Japanese
charging that he failed to make
good his promise to evacuate the
Chinchow area ordered a fresh
brigade of relief troops into Man
churia. japanese are consolidat-
ing their economic position for
Ming monopolies are taking con-
troll of power plants, railways,
and communications. 1t is expect
ed that business will be switched
from western world to Japan.
A thousand Chinese troops, oc-
cupying strong defensive posi-
tion behind thick mud walls and
in blockhouses slotted with loop
holes, were driven from the village
of Machiatsi, Manchuria, by 200
Japanese after brisk fighting Wed
nesday.
The battle was fought in bitter
cold. Thirty-four Chinese were
killed and the japanese suffered
five dead and eight wounded.
In another engagement Is miles
south of Chanchun, 20 bandits
were killed by japanese infantry
men.
Meanwhile the japanese author
tiles pressed on with the organi-
zation of civil government in Man
churia, with every indication that
they would dominate the province
economically.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1931-12-17
LAUREL BEATEN BY
CARBON HIGH FIVE

Carbon high won it's first game
on the home floor Friday night,
taking over the Laurel high team
by a score of 27-19.
Starting slowly, but gaining
speed in the first quarter, Hart
wigs boys went over and around
the Laurel team, ringing up a 10
point lead before the first half
ended. Zupan and Doran dropped
in occasional shots from mid-floor,
while the two Dimich's came in at
intervals for baskets.
AS the game opened, Laurel
scored twice while the Carbon
players were still getting used to
the feel of the ball. Carbon unlim-
bered sufficiently to tie the score
before the first quarter ended, and
after that kept we'll ahead.
A tight defense that allowed the
pony forwards of Laurel few
openings at the basket was put up
by the Red Lodge team, and fast
moving offense was seen, particu-
larly on the part Of Pete Zupan
and nifty" Dimich. Carbon's pass
ing was somewhat irregular, how
ever, and sloppy shooting prevent
ed possible higher score. Dimich
converted the only free throw
scored for Carbon.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1931-12-17
APP0RTION SCHOOL
FUNDS To COMMON
AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
High School Distributions
Made From New County
Wide 10-mill Levy

Appointments to 81 Carbon
county common school districts,
from a total of $24,07s.27, is being
made this week by the county su-
perintendent of schools. The money
is derived from the first tax por-
tion Of the common school fund
tax levy of 6 mills.
Among high schools, Carbon
County High School in Red Lodge
receives the largest share of ap-
portionments made from a total of
$38,473.65 High school apportion-
ments arrive from a 10-nill county
wide levy. Each high school dis
trict shares in the amount of col
lectible taxes in proportion to what
their respective budgets are in
proportion to the total budget of
the county. Carbon County High
School receives $9,179.81; Bridg
er, $4,955.41; Joliet, $4,724.56;
Roberts, S3,520.34; Fromberg, $5,-
BAIT; Bearcreek, s4,509.11; Ed
gar, S3,277.96; Belfry, $2,931.69;
total, S38,473.65.
Common school appointments
from total of $24,078.27 (per
capita, 5.4084) are as follows:
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1931-12-17
CHRISTMAS AID TO
BE PROVIDED RED
LODGE NEEDY ONES
Local Charity and Fraternal
Bodies Contribute to
30 Families

At least so families will be pro-
vided the essentials of a real
Christmas dinner this year by the
Associated Charities Of Red Lodge,
which organization is helping
with the Red Cross and the Italian
Girls Victory club, to carry out
the real Christmas spirit.
Clothing for the needy ones will
be distributed by the Red Cross,
which has for the past month been
ministering to unfortunate people
about the county. The Victory Girls
will care for 20 families this year.
Donations to the Christmas
charity work have been generous
this year, and special enterprises
to raise money have been success
full. The benefit motion picture
show given recently at the Roman
theater brought $62.60 into the
fund; the Montana Products din
ner by the Red Lodge Woman's
club added $39.
Other contributors were: the
Eastern Star lodge, S25; the Ma
sonic lodge, $25; the Knights of
Pythias, SIS; the Rebekahs, SIS.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1931-12-17
DISTRICT COURT
JUDGES FIX DATES
FOR 1892 TER MS
Naturalization Hearings Are
Set For May 10 and
November %

Terms of district court in Car
bon county for the year 1882 will
convene on February 8, May l0,
September 13, and November %,
according to an order issued for
publication in the News by o. F.
Goddard and R. G. Stong, judges
of the thirteenth judicial district.
Matters of naturalization in Car
bon county for 1882 will be heard
for consideration on May 10 and
November %.
The thirteenth judicial district is
composed of the counties of Car
bon, Yellowstone and Big Horn.
Yellowstone county district court
terms will convene January 25
April IS, July IL, October 10; ma
turalization hearings, May 9, No
vember 21; Big Horn county, Jan
uary 81, April Is, July 21, October
6; naturalization hearings, May 5
November II.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1931-12-17

The report of Doctor Honlberger,
director of German Railways, pre-
sented the following reasons for
cessation of payment:
d % per cent decline in the
German railway budget since 1929.
The budget will show a deficit for
1881 in the railroad system, which
is the reich's greatest security for
payment of reparations.
(2) An 80 per cent decrease in
corporation income taxes, which
presumably makes it impossible to
collect a scheduled contribution of
some 30O,0O0,000 marks (about
$75,0OO,000) to conditional annui-
ties.
(3) A deficit in the German
budget for 1912.
The final source of revenue to
meet the Young plan payments re-
poses in the theoretical budget
surplus, expected to amount to
some 25O,OO0,O00 marks annually
Count Won Schwring of the German
finance ministry said there was
certain to be a deficit instead of a
surplus.
The unfavorable aspect hinges
on the fact that conditional repar-
ations are chargeable to the rail
road budget, the German industries
and the national budget.
The unconditional reparations
of an average of 660,OO0,O00 marks
yearly for the next 81 years-that
is, the Preparations which the Young
plan said must be paid under an!
condition and of which France re
ceives the great share-are the
contribution of the railroads o.
Germany in great part.
7 he conditional separations
which may be suspended under GER
tain conditions, are drawn chiefly
from the industrial debentures ant
the theoretical budget surplus.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1931-12-17
HIGH SCHOOL GLEE
CLUB CANTATA IS
SLATED FOR MONDAY

Carbon County High School
Girls and Boys Glee Clubs will
sing "Star of the East" cantata
at the high school assembly Mon
day evening, December 21, at 8
O'Clock. The public is invited. A
small admission charge will be
made.
The following numbers will be
persented:
Prelude.
Arise, Shine; tenor solo and
chorus; Fred Brown.
The Stranger Star; contralto
solo, baritone solo, and chorus;
Marie 0vergaag and Walter Pep
pinger.
The Angels Song; two part
chorus; first and second sopranos.
Sing, o Heavens; baritone solo,
contralto solo and chorus; Dan
Dimich, Jane O'Conner and chorus.
Beautiful Star; soprano solo;
Rose De Bourg.
Awake, Put on Thy Strength;
baritone solo, mezzo-soprano, and
chorus; Elmo Ollila and Johanna
Overgaag.
Bethlehem; Girls chorus; mixed
chorus.
Lead Thou Me On; baritone solo;
Frank Kosmach.
There Shall Be Night No More;
contralto solo and chorus; Sue
Tooley.
Rejoice Greatly; mixed chorus.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1931-12-17
F AAC SCORE TEN
POINT LEAD OVER
ROBERTS QUINTET
Game Balances Defeat Ath-
letic Club Met at Roberts
Recently

A 10 point lead for the Finnish
American Athletic club hoopsters
closed the game between the Club
and Roberts Independents at Work
ers' Hall here Tuesday night. f. A.
A. G. scored 80 points to Roberts
20.
The F. A. A. c., meaning to
straighten out the matter of a de-
feat last week at the hands of
Roberts, worked hard and accur-
ately. Timonen and Lito did most
of the basket work, with almost
every other man on the lineup
coming thru for at least one shot.
The action of the whole team was
faster and smoother than that dis
played in the opening game.
Scoring honors were divided
evenly among the Roberts men,
altho Homi and Rayno Pentilla had
slight edge on their team mates.
For the F. A. A. c. the starting
lineup placed SIurl and llmonen
at forward, Lito at center, Mat
tia and Luhtala at guard. Helix
kala and Kallio worked part of the
game for Siuri and Timonen. Koia
spelled Lito at center, and PAIL
lafa was in for Luhtala.
R. Pentilla and George Hunt
were forwards for Roberts. Her
ronen and Hunter alternated at
center; Schwartz, LaValley and
R. Hunt started at guard. M. Cas-
ton and Homi took the guard posi-
tions during the second half. Mar
tin and Toffer officiated at the
game.