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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

knotted and bent by drudgerv,
smoothing and soothing the pain
furrowed brow of death, and they
we're beautiful. l have seen the
bashful courtesy of little children
and it was beautiful. There is no
beauty like the glorious beauty Of
good manners. | have see a
busy man neglect his work to give
heed to the amenities of good
breeding, and | tell you it is good
for the world to have such men.
We have many of them but we
never have enough of them. The
world needs more men and more
women who place such a high val
ue upon good manners and good
breeding that they cannot be led
astray by any desire for the vul-
gar gains of doubtful wealth.
Cold and weary, l have been re-
ceived within the splendid gates
of hospitality, and it was as though
the brightest rays of heaven ere
shed into my humdrum life. Ig-
norant and bewildered I have
wandered into the lives of those
who had but little of that educa-
ton which is learned from books.
but who had all the wisdom of the
years of living, and | have been
edited by the contact. I have
entered the homes of those who
had but little Of that formula of
etiquette which is learned from
books, but who had the choicest
manners of all the ages, and my
humble life has seemed glorified
by that friendship.
Young man, young woman, forge
your way through the highest
halls of learning if you can, and if
you have such ambition, but, what
ever course you may pursue, let
your best efforts be IN the direct
ion of sincere GOOD MANNERS.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
(Montana Record Herald)

Powder River county is badly in need of a physician and sur,
ergeuc person of proper qualifications, degree and license to
practice in this state, to apply for the position of county phys
ician and health officer and to become a resident of Broadus,
the county seat. The plight of Powder River county is not an
isolated case.
There are 100000 persons employed in the United States
in connection with the treatment and prevention Of disease
and sickness. This gives the nation more medical nurses, in
proportion to the population than any other country, yet there
are sections in which the shortage is acute because of the
very uneven geographical distribution of these agencies.
At the present time the country finds the small communities
and rural areas undersuppied with doctors and nurses, while
the large centers of population are oversuppied. Secretary
Wilbur called attention to this situation at a recent meeting
of the national committee studying the high cost of medical
service.
Young medical students can be told of the glorious service
the country doctor may render humanity and of the soulstir-
but that won't divert the stream of young doctors pouring in
to the cities and larger towns. If the people in the small
towns and on the farms want more doctors, they must re
verse the old order and make sacrifices instead of asking
their doctor to make them. Doctors were driven to the cit
les, not lured to them.
While every physician and surgeon, no matter how great,
has his charity cases there seems to be inviolable tradition
among some rural folk that doctors should never refuse to
answer a "cal of mercy" and never be compensated for their
services.
When country doctors are well paid and shown proper con
sideration as to office hours the country will again be well
doctored.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
Wolves VS. Brockton


In the final game of the evening
the Wolves reserves lost to Brock
ton by a score Of 16 to is.
Brockton had a decided advan-
tage during the first half, and the
Wolves were playing almost an
entirely defensive game. Brock
ton ran the count to 4 to 2 at quar-
ter time and to IA to 4 at half
time. Their passing and shooting
was fairly good and showed they
had had considerably more prac-
tice than the Wolves. Deck was
the only one able to cor for the
Wolves in the first half, while Gil
ligan, Boyd, and Lodmell each
scored two field goals for Brockton
In the second half, the Wolves
offense was working better. The
Wolves ran the count up to 16 to
16 a couple of minutes before the
game ended. Deck missed a chance
to put the Wolves ahead by a free
throw. Lien missed a similar
chance for Brockton. Lodmell
scored the winning free throws
with scarcely a minute left to play.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
THEY ARE AT 1T AGAIN

They are at it again at Washington. Congress convene an ne
game of politics is on. With such an even division of party forces
the battle promises to be fierce. 1t would seem that the emergencies
of the hour. both national and world, would make the men m repre-
sent the people at Washington forget the ballyhoo and grandstanuHns
that used to q with the art of getting into power staying here"
OF course there is a good sized bloc who forgot them some I'M ago
But the main gang are still at it. With them partlsanlsm ecHpse
the common welfare. That is the bran or pontcs thdC Is rapWy
erasing party lines and killing party loyalty. Parties stan 1r mtl'
any more, except a means to power and centralized weanh Raner
slowly the people are learning this truth. We of the common heru'
over the country, IT. not so keen o so we'll Informed, IT SO mucn on
the inside of what's what S the statesmen" at Washington, but w
have intuition and instinct that finally lead us to the truth. the OLD
parties must be reborn or die of decay.
Rut if eem IS if party leaders and national committees never
do rel wise. Men. men of power and courage, who place human rights
above Individual rights and party interests are what register IN n
public mind today.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
TRIPLE HEADER
BASKETBALL TILT
SCOBEY, BROCkTON TEAmS
PLAY WOLVES, BOYS
AND GIRLS
Wolves VS. Scobey

fS OSO1
The Wolves won the opening
game Of their season last Friday by
a score of % to Is.
The Wolves scored about the
middle Of the first quarter after
both teams had been battling on
even terms. After breaking the
ice they ran the count up to Z to z
by the end of the first period. Bas-
kets were made by Lowell and
Smith; free throws, C%ourchene two
out of two, Burnison one out OF
two chances.
Scobey had a slight advantage
in the second quarter, but the VOL
yes finished strong. Total at half
time II to 7 for the Wolves.
The third quarter proved an ev-
en- break for both teams, each scor-
ing two baskets and missing about
the same number of opportunities.
Ia the final quarter with the
score II to IS the Wolves spurted
in the last four minutes and ran
the count to % to Is.
Nelson and Burnison played good
games for the Wolves, while Smith
and Peterson looked best for the
team from the North.
Several bits of ragged playing,
which will be ironed out with more
practice were noticeable on the
part of the Wolves, but on the
whole the Wolves played a salts
factory game for this early in the
season.
Scobey has a veteran team, hav-
ing four regulars left from the
team which won the eastern sub
district title last year.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

The Wolves play a triple head
er next Thursday night, Dec 18th.
The girls meet Nashua in the first
game, the Wolves Reserves meet
Nashua's first team in the second
game while the Wolves tangle with
Lambert in the final game of the
evening.
On December % the Wolves play
with the Wolf Point Independents.
The Independents have a strong
combination, composed Of four who
have been alldistrict men in this
district in former years, and sew
eral others who have been mem
bers of Wolves former champion
ship teams.
Claude Nichol was referee for
both boys games.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

The U. S. Civil Service commits
sion announces a post office clerk
examination to establish an elig-
ible register from which to fill flu
ture vacancies as they occur in the
position of substitute clerk in the
post office at Wolf Point. Copies
Of the announcement Of this exam
nation with full information may
be obtaied from Norris o. WINES,
secretary, U. S. c. S. examiners,
Wolf Point, Montana.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

Of civilization. Ignorance may
sometimes be bliss, but there is
never anything pleasant about bad
manners.
Women usually have better man
ners than men. Perhaps it is be-
cause of their more gentle nature
IT it may be because of their clos
er association with the mothers
training. Good are usual
Y (if not always) acquired in the
ender year OF life. Seldom do
parents realize the weight Of their
responsibility in this respect o.
do they grasp the significance of
their opportunity. Next to virtue,
the greatest boon of life is the
habit of gcod manners.
Two or Tn ee years ago, l met
he most manre rly man whom it
has been been my privilege to
know in this state. I had seen this
nan in the formal environs of a
small city. l had eel him in COM
pany with lovely, cultured women
and | had seen him associated with
the toughest men who ever came
out of the sage-brush and there
was no pe,ceDtible difference in
his But the crucial test
Of his good manners came, not in
the crowded precincts of human
activity, but in a Bachelors hum
bic shack, far out en- the lonely
prairie. 1t was bitter cold and a
storm was raging. MY son and l
were riding for horses and stopped
at this shack for information. My
son went to the barn with the
two horses while | went directly to
the house. | knocked at the door
and entered at the invitation,
Come in. The bachelor was alb
sent and the gentleman of whom
| speak was half reclining on the
bed, reading. He promptly arose.,
placed a chair carefully by the
stove, took my old coat and cap
and laid them away as though
they were sealskin, stirred UP the
fire and seated himself, all the
time engaging in pleasant and
friendly conversation. | thought he
was merely being especially kind
to a poor old man, but this idea
went flying when my son came in,
for this gentleman arose and went
through exactly the anne routine,
not one whit less polite, not n
iota less d~efferential. Such a per-
Torrance by most of the men |
know would have seemed ludi-
crous, but good maners-even un-
der such conditions-seemed to fit
this man like a tailored suit. For
tunate is that man or that WO-
who can wear good manners
like a well-fitted garment and for
tunate, indeed, is society in the life
of such a man or woman. | should
prefer to give such good manners
to my son rather than a great fin
anciaI gift. He might lose the
money, but no man can lose good
manners. You can't rob a a. of
good manners and they declare a
dividend of pleasure and satisfac-
ton, every day,-not only a divi-
dend for the one who has them
but one in which every man, wo-
man, child or dog with whom he
comes in contact may share. Mon
ey scarcely raises N above the
level of his fellows, but no man or
woman can have good manners
without being raised above the
common level.
No beauty is to be compared with
the comeliness of good manners.
l have seen a face, scanned and
wrinkled by the toll of the years,
lighted up by sympathy and it was
beautiful. | have seen hands,
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
ADVERSELY AND CHRISTMAS

The Christmas spirit, which includes good will, generosity mar
iy. federation, kindness and love, actually thrives on adversely. AS
the usual easy road of life becomes rough and existence a stern prob
lem. it's human nature to feel less Independent, less certain o. or-
selves less cocky. The desire and the need of the compan1onshlp ahd
the sustaining comfort of the presence of our friends is more plainly
felt. Most of us fee. like helping and being helped. Never during the laSt
fifteen wears has this community seemed to be more Chrstmascon
scious. 1t is another proof that the overlamented depression VIII not
be without some benefit. 1t is not so good, yet not too bad. AS VIII
Rogers drolly puts it: "This depression is the Ightest boom W ave
had in many ears"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

Joe Burgess, believed to be with
out relatives in the state, was
found dead in a box car in which
he had lived near Westby. 1t is
believed that he passed away in
an epileptic fit, as the windows and
door of his shack were nailed shut
and barricaded from the inside, so
that the cuts and bruises on his
person could not have been in
flicted by others. He had nearly
5000 in his clothing. He had recent
ly applied for a pass to go to Wis
consin and the pass was waiting
for him at Westby.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
HARD TIMES IN so. CALF.

1. B. Butler, a former Wolf Point
resident, who has been located in
southern California for the last
few years, writes the Herald that
conditions there are tough at the
present time. He says he hasn't
worked but two months in the last
seven months.
He is now at Long Beach and he
sends greetings to all his local
friends.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

81 just congratulated DR.. Brown
on marrying one of his patients,
and he seemed quite annoyed"
"That isn't DR.. Brown, you idiot.
That's DR.. Smith the lunacy ex-
pert."-Titbits.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

World peace can nc longer be called a towards plea-it be
comes clearer every day that it is the cry of sefpreservation, of
compassion. of al everincreasing spiritual awakening which has reach
ed from one pole to the other and is fast grdhng this great globe
of ours-Viborg IS. d. Enterprise, Nov. II, 1881.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18


Allen j. Vance, 81, was fatally
injured when struck by a car about
two miles from Great Falls Mon
day. Vance and his son were
bringing home a truckload of Goa
from out Of town, when they stop
ped to assist in ~extricating a car
that was stuck in the snow. Vance
died on the way to the hospital
Manslaughter charges have ben fill
ed against the driver of the car
that struck him. This brings the
number of fatalities from auto ac-
cidents in the state up to 118 for
the year as compared with SO in
1880.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
WHEN
FOOD SOURS

A BOUT two hours after eating
"a many people suffer from soxr
ytomachs. They call it indigestion. 1t
means that the stomach nerves have
been over-stimulated. There is excess
acid. The way to correct it is with an
plkali, which ne~utralizes many times
It's volume in acid.
The right way is Phillips Milk Of
Magnesia-just a tasteless dose in
water. 1t is pleasant, efficient and
harmless. Results come almost in
{ family. 1t is the approved method.
You will never use another when
you know.
Be sure to get the genuine Phillips
Milk Of Magnesia prescribed by
physicians for correcting excess acids
25c and SOC a bottle-any drugstore
milk of Magnesia'' has been the
u. S. Registered Trade Mark of the
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Com
pany and its predecessor Charles H.
Phillips since 1875.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

The price of civilization is insanity, according to one medical ex-
pert, who must have observed that nations that win a val these days
have to pay the debts of the loser-Indianapolis Qnd) News.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
y NE

Mrs. l.. Feinick, living near Con
rad, was badly burned when light
ing a fire with distillate. Little
hope is held for her recovery.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

Z CLA .
Z z q q z q e q z q q q q q

LOST AND FOUND
LOST-Saturday evening, Dec. s.,
somewhere between Wolf Point
and Stone Car1son's place, a
Poland China boar. Finder please
notify j.. r. Giersdorf, Waska,
or station KICK. "A 3tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

About 1850 miles OF main trunk
highway were built or improved
in Montana during 1881. The a
mount of new road is 500 miles.
During the year the highway com
mission has spent or contracted
% spend a total of S10,0 00, 900 or
highways.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

The Winnett postoffice safe was
robbed of $1S6 in cash early Tues
day.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

The recent Dollar Day staged
by Great Falls merchants was so
successful that they r repeating
the event, December II and IS be-
ing dollar days also.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

c. B. Patterson, treasurer Of
Richland county, has resigned to
devote his entire time to the mar
agement of the Yellowstone irr:-
cation project. F. w. Wilder, dep
uty clerk and recorder, has been
appointed treasurer.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

Oil drillers at Whitehall have
quit work until Spring. They have
reached a depth of 2495 feet, and
have penetrated two different gas
pockets. They expect to drill to a
depth of possibly 5000 feet in order
to make a fair test of the field.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

Eugene E. Leach, former police
man wanted in connection with
the robbery on Aug. Ia of bank
messengers at Topeka, Kansas, was
captured at Billings Monday while
he was eating breakfast. Leach
was previously arrested in Kanses
but jumped his bonds.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

DR.. B. w. Standard, formerly of
Opheim, has opened up dental Of
fees in Sidney.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

FOR SALE-EIectric washing ma
chine in good condition, $4,000,
dinette table and four leather
bottom chairs. $500. Can be seen
at Lud Sateren home on the
Northside. 4541tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

Campfire girls at Great Falls
plan to sing carols during the
Christmas season, to make up bas-
kets for the needy and to spread
Christmas cheer in various other
ways.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

r o r . A L
FOR SALE-Laurel range stove
in AL condition. Priced right to
sell. Alvin Carlson, Northside,
Wolf Point. 43-3tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18
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F O r r E N T

r r r { NJ T
FOR RENT-Four-rOom furnished
house on the Southside, close to
school. See Joe Dougherty. 45-2t
FARM-For Rent with good build
ings, close to school. See Harry
E. Lovejoy at Lovejoy studio,
Wolf Point. 45-3t
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

FOR SALE-two cars of Midland
hay. Ton lots $12.50. Special
price on larger quantities. Farm
ers Lumber Company. Wolf
Point. 43-tf
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Register-
ed Aberdeen Angus bull, or will
trade for cattle. John Schilling-
err, Vida. Montana. 45-3tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

FOR SALE Pure bred rose comb
White Wyandotte cockerels. See
or write Mrs. Alfred Stephenson,
Wolf Point. 45-3tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-12-18

DAIRY cOWS-We have some
cows milking, and some that will
be fresh soon, good COWS as a
bargain. Terms Cash. Located y
mile northwest of Wolf Point,
Mont. Luther M. Higgins. 45-3tp
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-09
BACKLEY, C. 0. P.
WORKER, TO Be
BURIED FRIDAY
Veteran Committeeman
Dies After Long Career
in Politics.

Funeral services for a veteran Re
publican worker in Marion county.
Leonard J. Backley, Sc, who died
Wednesday after long illness, will
be held at the home OF a stepson.
Arthur r. Jackson, 1906 Fletcher
avenue, at 2 p. m. Friday. Burial
will be in Washington Park Gene
terry.
Mr.. Backley was chairman of the
Eleventh ward organization for six
years, and precinct committeeman
for twelve years.
For more than twenty-one years
he was connected with g. Ittenbach
& Co, following his trade of stone
worker and for the past ten years
had been associated with the
Standard Oil Company Gnd).
Although born in Chicago. Mr..
Backley made his home in Indian
apolis for forty years.
He was a member Of st. Marks
church, Masons. Odd Fellows
knights Of Pythias and Eastern
Star.
Survivors are the widow. Mrs Ida
f. Backley; two sons. John and
Leonard J. Backley Jr.. both Of Chi
cago; brother. John Backley. Of
Chicago; two stepsons, Arthur r.
and Thomas jackson. and a step
daughter. Mrs Iva E. Brooking, Of
indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-09
LODGE VETERAN DIES
Henry Ferguson |. 0. 0. F.
Member for Years.

Henry c. Ferguson, oldest mem
Der Of Philoxenian lodge Al, I. O.
O. F., Civil war veteran and resident
CT Indianapolis fifty years, died on
Tuesday at the State Soldiers home
in Lafayette
Mr.. Ferguson was an employee Of
the Indianapolis Union Railway for
near forty years. He was a mem
her Of George H. Thomas post, G..
A. r, and old North Park Chris
tan church.
Funeral services will be held at
2:30 p m. Friday at the Tyner I'M
dertaking establishment, 1913 West
Thirtieth street. The Rev. E. L..
Day, former pastor of North Park
church, will officiate. Burial will be
in Crown Hill cemetery.
Survivors are the widow, MRS.
Lou NJ. Ferguson; a son, Chester R.
Ferguson of Frankfort, and six
grandchildren.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-09
ORDER ExHUM|NG
IN MURDER CASE
Body of Mrs. Mary Phillips
to Be Examined.

Body Of Mrs. Mary J. Phillips, 81,
who was found dubbed to death in
her home. 1897 South Meridian
street, Jan. Is, will be exhumed
Friday on an order from Judge
Frank P. Baker Of criminal court.
Vital organs will be examined by
DR.. r. N. Harger, Of the Indiana
university medical school, to deter
mine whether Mrs. Phillips was
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-09

poisoned. Information to this effect
has been received by Prosecutor
Herbert E. Wilson.
Her husband, Alva J. Phillips, SO.
awaits trial in criminal court on a
charge Of first degree murder in
connection with the death.
Phillips is at liberty under S10,-
600 bond: The elimination order is
the first issued in this county in
several years, it is said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-09
Two City Apartments Looted

Irving Flax, Apt. 7, at 100 North
Pennsylvania street, reported theft
OF clothing worth S85 from hG
apartment Miss Grace Meng, 3726
North Meridian street, said thieves
took four dresses. valued at S86.
from her apartment
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-09
HurIs Brick; Gets Jewelrx

A man threw brick through the
window Of Sam Rubens' used goods
store at 1922 South Meridian street,
early today and took jewelry valued
Mt $55