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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
urges INCREASE IN
|. Rail- RATE DIVISION
Covers Freight From Western
Trunk Area to Points in
Missouri Section

Washington, April 6.-F-Exam-
liner Disque Monday recommended to
the interstate commerce commission
that railroads in ttansmissouri terri
tory be granted an increase in di-
vision of freight rates from western
trunk line territory to points within
the translhissouri area.
He recommended also the commits
sion decline to change the division Of
rates for freight hauled between
western trunk line territory and what
is known as transcontinental or
mountain Pacific territory.
under his recommendation, be given .
division Of rates based on mileage
hauled plus is per cent.
The proceedings which the recon-
mendations would settle was started
by the commission after complaints
had been received from some Of the
roads that divisions of rates were not
properly made.
The examiner found that rates from
territory west Of Chicago to the Mis-
souri, river, known as western trunk
line territory, to Pacific coast points
were properly made but that roads
operating in the territory bounded on
the east by the Missouri river and on
the west by a. line through Ell Paso,
Salt Lake City and Boise, Idaho,
should be given an increased division
on freight going to destinations In
their territory from western trunk
line territory or vice versa.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Quality in Poultry
Is Held Important

Now Is a critical time for poultry
ra1sers and plans should be made to
raise either good chicks or mono at
all, states F. II. Turner, farm man
agement specialist Of the Agriculture
al college.
For the poultry raiser who follows
q program Of good breeding, sanita-
ton, good feeding and good manage
nient, the probability is that he viii
get good returns for feed and labor.
The poultry raiser who does not u
practically sure to lose money"
Records kept by 80 North Dakota
poultry raisers In cooperation with
the extension service indicate that
they are not getting sufficient returns
to justify heir continuation In the
poultry business unless they overcome
the factors which have contributed to
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
BUSINESS IS HELD
M0DERATELYB
Business Analysts See Difficulty
in Predicting Trend for Next
Three Months

Commenting IN current business
conditions, r. G. Dun. and company
says:
THE moderately better business
conditions of the first quarter having
been appraised, the main interest now
convergeS on probable trends over
the next three months. Many con-
fusing elements still prevail. and the
outlook is not clearly defined, yet UNI
certainty is a natural concomitant of
economic readjustment and the pres
emit period is marked by unusually
complex problems.
Progress is being made, however, in
surmounting the obstacles arising
from the 0islocation Of world trade,
and this obviously is a necessary pre-
liminary to the ultimate recovery
which is confidently expected. De-
spite the numerous unsatisfactory as
poets that still appear, there is con-
crete evidence of a lessening of un-
settlement in various quarters, al
though complete stability is yet to be
attained. ~
Strengthening, Of the financial and
commercial structure, even If not
plainly revealed in surface move
ments, has a deep significance, and
the forces OF rehabilitation should be-
come more prominent and effective
with the passing Of time. The de-
velopments of the current week, so far
as they have indicated any new turn
In the situation, have been largely
negative. Some emphasis has been
placed upon the slight recession. in
steel output, but it has come only
after an uninterrupted rise since the
beginning of this year, and q let
down now is seasonal. Against that
check to industrial activities, Oper-
atoms in some other branches of
manufacture, including footwear, have
risen further, while Easter demands,
Notwithstanding the retarding influ-
ence of inclement weather in many
centers. gave the customary impetus
to retail distribution.
Generalization in analysing week.
to-week changes in business is rem
dered the more difficult by the x
ceptional phases Of the transition, but
the many contrasting tendencies do
not obscure the undercurrent Of i'm
provement in some basic lines. sta:
tistlcal barometers are being closely
watched for signs of reversal Of their
adverse comparisons, and the recent
gain in railroad freight traffic, al
though not sufficiently long sustained
to be conclusive, is q hopeful feature.
Similarly, the narrower decline in
Dun's commodity price index is en-
couraging. a better exhibit in this re-
spect having been made for two con-
secutive months.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
National Grain Body
Heads Meet Tuesday

st. Paul, April 6.-(P-A stockhold-
ers meeting of the Farmers National
Grain corporation will be conducted
Tuesday at Chicago where future pol
icies OF the organization will be con-
Sidered.
Those who will attend the meeting
are M. w. Thatcher, general manager
Of the Farmers Union Terminal as
ISOLATION, st. Paul; w. j. Kuhrt, gen.
eral manager of the Northwest Grain
association, Minneapolis, and George
Duis, president of the North Dakota
Montana Wheat Growers, Grand
Forks, members of the directorate of
The Farmers National.
The annual meeting is expected to
consider the world wheat situation
and resolutions urging farmers to
cooperate with the Federal Farm
board in seeking to reduce acreage by
IS per cent and bring production in
line with domestic requirements.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
National Educator
Is Speaker in Min0t

Minot, N. D., April 6.-tR-Per-
sonality is a combination of charac-
teristics with which one is born. and
training, DR.. William J.. Cooper, Unit
ed States commissioner of education.
said Monday in speaking at the Mi
not State Teachers college.
Personality. in its fullest develop
ment, must be built, DR.. Cooper said,
and added it is the duty Of the teach
or to help the pupil make the most
OF what each has in his personal
equipment.
DR.. Cooper was to preside at g
round table discussion with educators
Monday afternoon, and Monday eve
ming, prior to leaving for Spokane,
Wash, where he will address the
Inter Mountain Education associa-
ton. he will be a guest at a dinner
arranged by educators Of the city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Of Good
Cows Is Emphasized

The soundness Of the policy Of
many North Dakota dairymen in
keeping fewer but better cows on their
farms IS Illustrated by figures kept on
all cows in North Dakota Herd I'M
provement associations in 1929. &C.
cording to E. j. Haslerud, extension
dairyman.o the Agricultural college.
Figuring that in 1929 the average
price Of ~butterfact was 40 cents
pound and that a production OF 900
pounds of butterfat per COW IS a good
goal for the dairymen to strive for.
Haslerud says:
In 1929 1t took 1877 COWS of the 100
pound class to return $1,000 over feed
cost. These 167 cows would produce
1900 pounds Of butterfat. Fifteen,
3Oo-pound producing cows would
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Bt,04,0O0 DAMAGE
SUIT FILED AGAINST
GROUP OF C|RCUSES
49,
eelIs-Floto, Ringing Brothers,
Barnum and Bailey Made
Defendants

Chicago, April 6.-(F-A $4,000
damage suit charging Sells-Floto
Circus. Ringing Brothers, Barnum
and Bailey and affiliated concerns
,onspired to create a monopoly in the
circus business was filed In United
States district court Monday on be-
aalf of the Western Show company,
lack T. Miller and the Miller Broth
.rs 101 Ranch.
The bill Of complaint, filed by At
torney Henry r. Johnston, Perry,
Okla, charges the defendants with
various illegal acts in the execution
Of their conspiracy, among them was
the "enticing" of Tom Mix, movie
actor, from the employ Of the plain
tiff to that Of the Sells-Floto circus
at a weekly salary of $4,000.
This was done, the complaint
charges, after Mix had been widely
advertised by the plaintiff.
It also is charged that the defend
ants caused the defacing of the plain
lifts advertisements and spread false
propaganda as to their financial
standing.
Many other performers, not named
in the bill, are alleged to have been
lured by the defendants in an effort
to eliminate competition of independ-
ent circus shows and create a mono
poly.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Campbell Has Narrow
Escape During Race

: Brooklands, Eng, April 6.-tE-Sr
Malcolm Campbell, worlds motor car
speed king, looked death in the eye
for q few seconds Monday while an
almost unmanageable racing a car
ried him along the steeply banked
track at Brooklands at 100 miles al
hour.
Competing In a handicap event a.
the opening day Of racing on the
Brooklands anto racing club program,
Sir Malcolm was Just completing the
first lap Of q 12-mile race when the
rod holding the front wheels In post
ton broke, As the spectators lining
both sides Of the track gasped In hor-
ror, Sir Malcolm fought tn: c~areening
car along the steeply bap,sed track as
the other competitors roarcd' past
and brought II, to ! halt without
mishap. II the car had,sgone eft the
track, II .peobatIy would have meant
death both q himseH and many spes-
tator1. /.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Hyde Says Optimism
Growing in South

Kansas City, April 6.-lR-Secre-
tary Arthur N. Hyde says optimism
has arisen In drought-stricken areas
Of the south.
II found the section I visited" he
said on his arrival here Friday night,
getting back In shape in good FASH
Ion. The mental attitude OF the peo-
pie shows q vast Improvement"
The head Of the department Of ag-
riculture said he was impressed by the
number Of new garden fences he saw
On q 300-mile drive through Arkansas.
A garden. he said, had been planted
by practically every farm family. =
Turning to wheat surplus problems,
Secretary Hyde said he was convinced
solution lay in control Of production
TO suit domestic demands 50 the farm
OK could avail himself OF the Accent
tariff.
The secretary cited the failure OF
he recent international wheat on
ference at Rome to agree on restric-
ton Of production.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Liquor-Laden Truck
Found in Minneapolis

Minneapolis, April 6.-R-Lquor
valued by M. L. Harvey, eighth dis
trict prohibition administrator, ct
$15,375. retail, was seized Sunday
when q patrolfnau stumbled upon 9
consignment by chance.
The patrolman entered q garage on
other business and espied q liquor
laden truck bearing q wisconsin IL
cense. Investigation by federal agents
resulted In c~onfiscation Of another
truck load Of liquor In another garage.
The first consignment consisted OF
81 50-gallon drums Of alcohol. The
second truck held OTIS gallons Of
moonshine. No arrests were made.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Jamestown Group
Backs Hunt Move

Jamestown, N. D., April 6.-fP}-
The local chapter of the Izaak Wal
ton league has gone on record as
commencing the action of President
Hoover in approving a recommended
ton made by the federal game board
to postpone the opening Of the hunt
ing season on ducks and geese Is days.
The chapter agreed the action of
the president was In the interest of
perpetuating wild life and hunting.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Gasoline Explosion
Is Fatal to Woman

Fargo, April 6.-(P-Seriously In
jured April 2 in q gasoline explosion
In her home. Mrs. Gunnar H. Mel
son, rs, Audubon, Mimi, died Sunday
in a Fargo hospital.
Death came Unexpectedly, physi-
clans Saturday believing her on th>
road to recovery.
A daughter, Helen May, three, also
injured IN the accident, has a good
chance to recover, doctors said.
Mrs. Nelson mistook a can Of gaso-
line for kerosene while she was en-
gagged In building q fire.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Cass Resident for
IA Years Succumbs

Fargo, April 6.-(F-Peter john
son, H., q resident Of Fargo and Cass
county for the last A years, died in
Fargo hospital Monday. He was
brought to the hospital from his farm
near HARDWOOD Sunday and death
came Unexpectedly.
Left are his widow and two chill
dren by a prior marriage. His funeral
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06

the poor returns. One of these factors
is poor quality of breeding stock.
II good quality chicks are not
raised, the poultryman is almost sure
to lose money regardless OF the are
and attention given them. according
to Turner. One farmer whose flock,
in 1880 showed a net loss OF $36.58,
secured new stock and since Nov. !
his returns above feed cost have al
ready reached $205.27.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Hector Airport Is
Donated to Fargo

Fargo, April 6.-P-Hector Air
port, the 160-acre tract of land just
north of the city which has been used
a municipal flying field for the last
five years, was presented to the city
OF Fargo Monday by Martin Hector,
to become the city's permanent mum
icipal airport.
In his gift to city, Mr. Hector made
as his only condition the request that
no part of the tract EVER be sold and
that no leases on any portion Of it
ever be leased to any private indi-
vidual, firm or corporation.
MI. Hector, donor of the tract. is
q pioneer banker of the city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06

produce $500 pounds Of butterfat to
return $1,000 over feed cost.
1T IS evident that the 49,. COWS
would have to produce 12,200 pounds
more butterfat, than the IS COWS Of
the 300-pound class to bring the same
income over feed cost, thus adding to
the surplus and lowering prices for
~butterfat."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Father, Daughter
Seriously Burned

Minneapolis. April 6.-(F-A faith
er and his three-year-old daughter
were burned seriously as the man
carried his child out a flame-filled
lone, ignited by a coal stove explo-
sion, early Saturday.
The victims were Lief Holm and
his daughter, Arlene. Mrs. Holm
fought her way out with another
daughter, Eleanor. two years old, and
was not injured.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Fargo Will Send 10
Musicians to Forks

Fargo, April 6.-R-Fargo will
send 10 Of its musicians to Grand
Forks Saturday to compete In the
state contests sponsored, by the North
Dakota federation Of music clubs.
Winners will compete in the dis
trict events at Duluth and the area
champions are to contest for national
honors at San Francisco In June.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Woman Is Sentenced
On Bad Check Count

Fargo, April 6.-F1-Mrs. Mabel
Fogel, Fargo, was sentenced to six
months in the Cass county jail Mon
day when she pleaded guilty to cash.
ing worthless checks. The checks are
alleged to have been written by r. e.
Pooler, Grand Forks. Pooler is to
be arraigned in district court later
Monday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
CasseltOn Resident
Succumbs in Fargo

Fargo, April 6.-(P-A resident OF
Casselton for the last Is years, George
Haubert died in a Fargo hospital Mon
day. He was about ~.
For many years he was engaged In
a harness-making trade. He leaves no
known relatives.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06

Big Spring, Tex, April 6.-(NEA)-
If little pitchers had big ears, what a
romantic story of the old south would
have been heard by a tiny hand-cut
glass receptacle that has survived five
generations In the illustrious Byrd
family of Virginia and which is now
in the possession of Mrs. Earl Philips,
a Byrd descendant, of this city. The
pitcher that has come through so
many years without even a crack Is
from "Westover," original Virginia
home of the Byrd family, which gave
to the world a governor and a famous
explorer and adventurer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Grand Forks County +,
Farmers Are Seeding

Grand Forks. N. D. Apru.-@e
Wheat seeding started In the sand
soil sections Of northern Grand Forks
county Monday, and II present wealth.
er continues. seeding operations win
be general throughout the district by
the latter part of this week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
Soldier Into
Commanders Custody

James swindle, TT. Lincoln soldier.
who has been held in the city jail for
the last four days charged with ille-
gally registering at q local hotel, was
paroled into the custody of his COM
manding officer Saturday afternoon
ny p. s. Allen. police magistrate.
Swindle pleaded guilty to the
charge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
FAMILY WITHOUT HOME

Overly. N. D., April 6.-H7-Ftre
which destroyed the farm home Os
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Duff near here
left the family without a home. The
blaze is believed to have originated
in a faulty flue. Neighbors are car
ing for The parents and their chill
dren.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
POLICE COURTESY HALTS
TRAFFIC LAW VIOLATIONS

Meriden, Conn, April 6.-NEA)-
Courtesy pays, in, the opinion of local
traffic officers. Drivers violating park
ing regulations here for the first time
are given courtesy cards" as a warn
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
PORCUPINE PICKS
APPLES ON QUILLS

B~elchertown, Mass, April 6.-(NEA)
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Hanifan
was working in a wood lot, and there
in lies q strange tale. Hanifan says
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06

There Is more copper in the United
States fiye-cent piece than is In the
penny.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06

More than hxtf. the md m1ffd M
south Africa II psU1ueed All ~
Tfan9vaaL
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06

ing, instead of being fined. Second
offenders. however, are liable to ar
rest. Although hundreds of drivers
have been given cards since adoption
of the plan 10 months ago, not one
has violated the law a second time,
police say.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06
MINNESOTA DEPOT r

Fertile, MINI, April 6.-(P-Ffre OF
undetermined origin late Saturday
burned the Northern Pacific depot TO
the ground. Unofficial estimates
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-06

place the loss at about $4,000. Plans
for rebuilding have not been an
nounced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-27

for hours for the plump caterpillar or
spider which she knows her infant
must have Their sight is often poor,
yet they are able to find just the right
food and place it where the awakening
grub Will find it handy.
The tumble-bug is famous for his
patience. Rolling Q great ball of food
home backward has many difficulties.
Even some of his brothers or sisters
do not hesitate to get up on the ball
and ride home. When he discovers the
trick, he does not give the lazy one the
thrashing he deserves. He seems to
try to show him that this is not q
friendly thing to do and goes back to
his task.
Spiders weave beautiful pockets and
thimbleS Of softest silk for tiny eggs
to lie in. Then they have another
comfort of soft, loose silk to play in
until they grow up. A mother spider
viii brood over her eggs and not leave
them day or night until her babies are
able to take care Of themselves.
The queen bumblebee patiently keeps
her eggs warm. But she has food
handy while she waits
(Copyright, 1917
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-27
BEDTIME STORIES By Tso'"'o"
- - - - W. Burgess

went to bed behind the Purple Hills
only those who had slept through the
shining hours Of the day had not
heard it.
Dee, dee, dee, chickadeel" had cried
Tommy Tit, almost turning a somer-
sault on the twig on which he was sit
ting. II am so glad! wonder If he
has brought any nut-meatS for me to
take from his hand"
"Caw!" had said Blacky the Grow
gravely, but with a lively little twinkle
in his eyes. you don't my so. Well,
II we must have those two-legged crea-
lures about I wish they were all like
him"
MY DEAR" said Reddy Fox to Mrs.
Reddy. II shall breathe easier now.
We may be sure now that there will
be no traps in the Old Pasture this
Winter, so life viii be just that much
easier"
1T is the best news I have heard
for a long time" declared Thunderer
the Grouse to Mrs. Grouse. IT saw a
hunter with terrible gun over here
in the Green Forest only yesterday,
but If Farmer Browns Boy is back he
will keep the hunters away"
Il shall not dread the Winter after
all, said Bob White to Mrs Bob, "for
scarce and covered with snow he'll be
sure to remember us and put some
grain where we and the children can
find it,
Chatterer the Red Squirrel and
Happy Jack the Gray Squirrel forgot
to quarrel. Have you heard the
news?" cried Chatterer.
"Of course have and it is good
news, If you ask me-" replied Happy
Jack. THE nut crop is short this
year, but If Farmer Browns Boy is
back it doesn't matter I'm going
straight over to greet him"
Happy Jack was as good as his word,
and no sooner did he appear in a tree
by the house than Farmer Browns
Boy came out with a handful of pea
nuts as glad to see Happy Jack as
Happy Jack was to see him. suspect
that Peter Rabbit would have been
jealous could he have seen Happy Jack
taking those nuts from the hand of
Farmer Browns Boy.
(Copyrieht, 1879