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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
GAINS new IDEAS
ON TRADE STATUS

o. c. Heinze, manager of the To-
cal j. c. Penney Co., store return
ed last week from Portland where
he has been attending the annual
Spring convention of the J.C. Pen
ney Co.
Commenting on the convention.
which was one of eight that are
now being held all over the Unit
ed States, he said, 1.-THE keynote
of the convention was better bust
ness. Reports made by men who
have been carefully studying the
general business conditions all
I'VE the country were presented
and every indication is for steady
sure return to national prosperity
on a sound basis which should last
for many years.
Striking charts, depicting what
has been going on in the retail
sales field in the manufacturing
world were shown and methods
we're illustrated to show how the
better organized business organi-
cations throughout the country
have taken hold of the situation.
at is unlikely that the country
has ever een greater values for
the dollar than are now being
by sound organizations. Elk
production and distribution
costs have been wiped out of the
business world and the retail mer-
ket is showing a steadily increas-
ing response to the new condi-
tons.
Speculation, not alone in the
stock warket, but in general mer-
chandise lines was a primary
Of the passing depression
but the new efforts r along
lines determined by sound analys-
is Of demand.
Employment will rise to a nor
NAL basis as the new values IN
adj lines restore buying
The start Of the pres
ent year has seen many conspic-
uous examples of returning pay
rolls.
"In general, people r in a re-
placement market at the present
time. For the past several months
they have been using up their re-
supplies of clothes, furnish
ings, and other lines which make
up their normal buying require
Good business judgment die
tates renewals and requirements
at today's low prices" MIR. Hetnze
thinks.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

whereby the grain is attacked by
lateral motion as we'll as by the
forward motion of the machine.
Extending in front of the knife
are fingers or guards which sup
port the grain while it is being cut.
There is a reel which gathers the
grain in front of the reaper and
holds the heads in place as the
fingers hold the stalks, and a plat
form on which the severed grain
falls to be raked away into a swath.
The drive is from a main wheel,
directly behind the horse, which
CARRIES the machine and operates
gears to actuate the moving parts.
1t has a divider which separates
the standing grain from that which
is to be reaped, and the machine
incorporates the principle OF cut
ting to one side of the line of
draft, just as many farm machines
do today.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
AMEN! YOU SAID 1T, HERB
From Great Fa

lFTOm Great FAILS IrTbuneJ
There is joy in the hearts of Montana editors, news writers
and prnters-and printers devils-over the fact that the alo-
cation committee of the legislature has approved the construct
ion of a new home for the school Of journalism at the State
university.
If the newspaper men were assembled in convention. the
legislature would receive a unanimous vote of thanks when it
has completed its action by finally approving the appropriation
The school of journalism has waited 10 long years for a
comfortable building in which to carry on its important activi
ties. During all this time Dean A. L. Stone has patiently
plodded along, without murmur or cofplaint, building up the
largest professional school on the university campus. He has
sent out into the world a considerable number of graduates who
have distinguished themselves in the offices of newspapers, mag
azines and advertising offices. The school itseh, in spite of
the handicap of being poorly housed and inadequatey equip
ped, is rated third in the United States, with only the schools
in Missouri and Columbia universities having higher rank.
We salute the dean--thanks to the ALLEGATION committee,
and-we feel quite sure now-thanks to the legislature.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

MISUNDERSTANDING farm equip
ment dealers are observing 1881
with particular pride because it
marks the hundredth birthday Of
Cyrus Hall McCormick's invention
of the reaper. Above is pictured
a replica of the original reaper. the
first successful grain harvesting
machine invented just one hun
dred years ago. This machine is
being displayed at various points
over the Williston branch house
territory, in connection with a
world wide celebration of the
centennial of the reaper invention.
An amazing thing about this
pioneer of all farm machiners is
that it contains all the important
elements that are still in use on
grain harvesting machines even
today.
1t has a reciprocating knife,
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
Vida Homemakers
Meet on Feb. 18th

Remember, Homemakers OF Vi
da, that the next meeting Is Feb.
the 18th. The program includes
the following:
Answer roll call with best step
saving device.
Prepare meal and count steps.
Menu for this meal Is reast beef,
creamed carrots, scalloped pota-
toes, bread. butter and jelly and
apple pie.
Turn in your kitchen score cards
Also make a cram pie and count
the number Of steps.
Let's try to make this meeting a
good one. Remember Miss Cole
man will be with us.-Correspond-
ing Secretary.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
Urge Whipping Post
in Nebraska Jails

LINCOLN, Neb.-Establishment
of a public whipping post was pro-
vided in a bill sumbitted in the
Nebraska house Of representa-
tives.
The bill, submitted by R%epresea-
tative Walter Jardine of Omaha,
provided that whippings should be
inflicted by sheriffs, deputies, con-
stables or heads OF penal institu-
lions to those found guilty OF fell
onies or misdemeanors.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
FIGHT FOR CLOSED
PRIMARY IN STATE
Continued from page one)

t1OhIlnuEQ pd5C OhOI
bership was scheduled to be con-
sidered. Silver Bow county,
which obtained postponement of
the measures consideration last
week, has found sufficient persons
who were not enumerated in the
last census to retain its full del
egation.
The high school recodification
bill, comprising 116 sections, was
on the house docket for consider
alton this week also. The bill, the
longest to come before the present
session of the legislature, has
been in committee since early in
the session.
With only 9 votes in opposition,
HB 80, extending the scent gaso-
line tax through 1871, was passed
by the senate and transmitted TO
the governor for signature. The
bill was designated to assure re-
payment of the $4,000 900 highway
debentures to be issued for road
construction during the next four
years.
University Maintenance
The appropriation for the uni
verstty units made its appearance
from the house appropriations
committee.
The amounts fixed in the bill
for the first and second years Of
the biennium total S~2.233,962 and
we're distributed as follows:
University, s376,500 and $685.
900; college, S232,sSO and SIZE, 900;
school of mines, s65,O00 and $685.
900; mines bureau, $4,000 and
$4,000; Dillon normal, $81, $50
and $4,000; Eastern normal. s79,-
S45 and sS6,874; Northern school,
Hayre, s46j792 and s72,721; ex-
pertinent station, S75,500 and s75,.
500; branches. $4,000 and $43,-
300; extension service, s77,700 and
$77,700.
The total is s10S,2S greater
than that provided by the last leg
islature for the operation of the
educational units, but is S360,110
less than the budget request for
the biennium.
The income tax proposal, which
has excited much general interest,
referred to the committee on
the Judiciary by the committee on
revenue and taxation.
Those sponsoring the women's
jury service bill claim they have
obtained enough unofficial votes
to assure passage Of the measure,
will be introduced this
week, probably just before the fin
al day.
Creation of a state board OF
plumbing examiners Is proposed In
a bill pending in the house.
Many legislators are considering
he need for revision Of Montana
statutes. The supreme court re-
,ently held that certain laws were
n ''deplorable condition.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

CONCERNING NEW INDUSTRIES

A few members of the legislature have a new idea for introducing
a new industry in Montana. They propose to get a slice of the dt-
vorce revenue that now goes to Nevada Nevada, you know, Is q
great mining state. So is Montana Naturally both of them should
lure within their borders bevies of gold diggers.
The proposed bill we read, would allow the filing of a suit after
80 days vacation in the state, and guarantee a decree after six
months board had been paid together with attorneys fees and other
costs. What proud city would become the Reno of the Treasure
State is not mentioned. Most likely it would be Helena, to give it
something for entertainment between legislative sessions.
At first glance a divorce mill appears as a dubious venture. But
you can never tell what will happen to a idea in Montana. Just
look at prohibition. The thing might work backward. A grieved
brunette or a misunderstood gentlemen with preferences, after a few
months in the midst of Montana's inspiring beauty and exhneraing
ozone might get an entirely new view point and wire the mate back
east: "Tt was all a horrible mistake All will be forgiven and will
live with you again, on condition that you com and live in Montana"
Thus the state would enjoy a steady increase in both permanent
population and new capita. Nevada is already preparing to fortny
herself against this threatened encroachment on her copywrited at
fractions through a bill in the legislature to make available to her
patrons of the marriage mart all other sorts of gambling.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
Spring Birds Can't Get
Here Account of Snow
(Richland Co. Leader)

Our Spring weather in Montana
is continuing to grow better and
better. Reports are coming in
from different parts of the state
of spring activities. In the Billings
vicinity the farmers are planting
their wheat, at Miles City the gar
dens are coming up and In the
Lambert community the farmers
are working their fields and the
grass is getting green.
No spring birds have arrived
as yet but they are being held
back by the snow line that en-
compasses the southern states.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

improvements to Fort Harrison,
recommended by the United
States Veterans Bureau. include
a clinical and administration build
ing with accommodations for 125
beds. In addition, kitchen improve
ments and general repairs recon-
'mended would cost an additional
$780, 900. The total called for In
the recommendation was $330,0QQ,
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

Of adverse conditions and bitter
opposition by a small number. He
withstood several attacks through
the courts which had no effect
except to cause Horsford and the
other commissioners and the coun
ty heavy expense. The charges
fell flat and left the commissioners
exhonorated and masters of the
situation. Any yelled insinuatious
that the futile attacks Of his enem-
les had anything to do with his
resign alton are fully answered by
the fact of his position with the
Great Northern.
Tom Horsford speaks plain,
shoots square and thinks straight,
a style that pleases the great ma
jority of westerners, but of course
not all. His ability and integrity
were recognized by the officials
of the Great Northern. They do
not offer responsible places to any
other kind of people.
The official family of McCone
county has met a distinct loss, but
MI. Horsford says he hopes still
to be of service to this part of
Montana. The statement of couu-
ty affairs, appended to his written
resignation, Is the best evidence
of the service he has already en-
dered.
Circle, Mont, Feb. 18th. 1881
Hon. Frank P. Leiper,
Judge of the 7th Judicial Dist,
Glendive, Montana.
Dear Sir
Having accepted a position with
the Great Northern railway com
pany, which makes it impossible
to continue to- hold the position OF
county commissioner Of McCone
county Montana, I do hereby ten
der to you my resignation from
said office, to take effect immed-
lately.
At the close of the fiscal year
in 1920, being the year | took Of
flee as county commissioner OF
McCone county, the financial con-
dition OF the county was as 1ollows:
Bonded Indebtedness 1924, 10000
Registered Warrants 83,791.00
Total Indebtedness S208 ,691.00
Cash on hand. Trust
and Agency Funds; S125,482.21
County Funds 69,360.67
Total 194,842.88
At the close of the fiscal year
in 1880, the financial condition OF
the County was as follows:-
Indebtedness s. 100000
Registered warrants (None)
Cash on hand. Trust
and Agency Funds S16S,634.00
County Funds t12, 1920
Total $3.50, $1,000
Taxes Receivable S276 100000
During this period of time
about $50 miles Of good roads have
been constructed and maintained.
The basement Court House has
been constructed, the hospital
building purchased and equipped,
the addition to the Jail construct
ed, and machine sheds built. The
now owns a full lineof road
machinery. This and many other
improvements have been accom-
plished from funds derived by tax
levies which compare most favor
with the 1evies in other coun-
les in eastern Montana.
I do not presume to take cred
t for these accomplishments, but
do have a feeling Of some salts
he officers of this county, who, in
and pride in being one Of
cooperation with the other county
,fficers have been Instrumental in
accomplishing something construc-
i've and beneficial TO McCone
A duplicate Of this communion
ion is filed in the office of the
Clerk and Recorder.
In resigning my best wishes go
those who are to carry on the
BUSINESS of the county.
Yours very respectfully,
THOMAS HORSFORD
-
Irrigation of all OlOWpd lands
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

AS a result of the 1929 flood, II
damage suits have been filed by
business men in the Wibaux dis
trict against the Northern Pacific
railroad. The railroad assertedly
a responsible for the flood sit
uation by construction Of a high
embankment which left insuffi-
cient space for the water to run
off.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

Twenty-three prisoners will be
released from Deer Lodge pris-
on this month. The state board Of
prison examiners approved the re-
lease schedule. OF the group. eight
have served their full time, and
Is are eligible for parole.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

A special election will be held
In Lewistown March 2 at which
the matter of issuing a franchise
to the Lewistown Natural Gas
Company will be settled.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

The effects of the London conference are beginning to make them
selves felt at last The bureau of statistics in Washington announces
a 10 per cent reduction in navy beans-Boston Herald.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
THE WIZARD OF MENLO pARKu

Ton the wall of my editorial den is a large likeness OF
Thomas Alva Edison, the truest and most lfeHke picture / ever
saw of a world character. His kindly eyes with steady, level
gaze arc waiting whenever lift nine from my work. Many
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

Irrigation of all plowed lands
has started in Musselshell valley,
earlier this year than ever before.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

One of the principal reasons for
Withholding from publication the
special reports of committees in
vestigating the needs of state in
situations was to minimize the ac-
tivity Of lobbyists.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

One of the reasons for the continuous uproar over prohibitio
arises from the fact that it is working far too we'll to suit the wet
but not well enough to satisfy the drys.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

Well, We see Uncle Toms Cabin" Is not playing for the first
time in II years. Probably alterations are being made so it can be
opened next Spring as a tea room-Ohio State Journal
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
FLASHES OF NEWS
FROM EXCHANGES

London-A war fought by air.
craft using poison gas, was declar-
ed by Arthur Henderson, foreign
secretary, to be the fate in store
for Europe unless a will to bring
disarmament prevails. Calling at
tention to the fact that just a year
remains before the opening Of the
disarmament conference, Mr.. Hen
derson said: Friends of peace in
this and other lands have IL months
to mobilize public opinion of the
world in favor of this great oppor-
tunity, which, if not taken, may
never come again.
Washington On Feb 10th, Pres
ident and Mrs. Herbert Hoover
celebrated their 32nd wedding ami
versary. They were married at
Monterey, Calf. in 1899.
Oklahoma City-Will Rogers,
Claremore cowboy-humorist, whose
adopted home Is Beverley Hills,
Cal, was declared by the Okfaho-
ma house of representatives to be
the states most useful citizen. The
Arkansas house of representatives
has just adopted a resolution ask
ing Congress to bestow the distin-
guished service medal on Mr.Rog-
ers for his patriotism and service
in behalf of the drought relief suf-
ferers. He brought in some $178,-
900 in a two weeks tour through
the Southwest.
Washington-President Hoover
has contributed one tenth of his
yearly salary, $500, to the Red
Cross.
Oakland, Calif.-Fire Of incen-
diary origin burned four men to
death and at least 48 horses at
the Oakland horse show Monday.
Havre-Harry z. Polk, for the
last two years business manager
of the Eavre Daily News, has re-
and will return to Williston
to devote his time to the daily edi-
ton of the Williston Herald. Tom
Troy, Jr., will be the new business
manager Of the Harve Daily News.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

Living through 1880 was a great deal like going to war: Some
thing to talk about later but nothing to be in at the time-Deroi
News.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

The Searchlight, Cubertsons old reliable newspaper, is to
congratulated on it's shift from hand to machine composition. A
type, in a community as populous as Culbertson, is the most valui
partner a publisher can take into his business.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

February has given the country an extra quota of great me
Abe Lincoln, George Washington, Tom Edison and we don't k1
how many members of the United States Senate.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

Have you registered? Registration books for the Spring ele
vote.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

This issue of The Herald is No. l Of Volume 10, a fitting tim
renew a pledge by The Herald crew of their hest efforts to give r
ers a newspaper worth their while to read; and to assure those r
ers of our sincere appreciation of their continued helpful cooperat
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

The brightest spot of the week was when the army officers d
cided not to hang General Smedley Butler for speaking a bit of trut
about the stuffed shirt of Italy. Then Heflen got up and said fW
times as much. But he's a senator.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
TOM HORSFORD
QUITS OFFICE

CONTINUED from page one)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
y NE
(By United Press

The state railroad commission
last week granted permission TO
the Great Northern railway to alb
andon its station at Fort Union in
Roosevelt county.
Word was received at the state
house last week that the Arizona
legislature has passed a memorial
to congress seeking a tariff of 4
to 6 cents a pound on copper i'm
ported ITO this country.
The state land board last week
approved the purchase of S171, 900
worth of refunding bonds issued
by Fallon county.
Threshing and combining still
are in progress in the Richey dis
trict south of here.
Larger yields from superior grain
seed with a minimum of noxious
weeds will result from the use of
registered seed, Walter Kidder, ex-
tension ~agronomist at thea state
college said this week.
The city council of Roundup has
instructed the engineers office to
proceed with the work necessary
for the development If the sewage
disposal plant east of the city.
Day labor will be used and only
unemployed local men will be CIV
en- work.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

Oakland, Calif--Fire Of incen-
diary origin burned four men to
death and at least 4S horses at
the Oakland horse show Monday.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

Washington-President Hoover
has contributed one tenth of his
yearly salary, $500, to the Red
Cross.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13
AuMOR MAY A V us

of the fact that VIII Rogers is again being mentioned for president
cause Rogers has a sense of humor which he makes o effort to sup
press He even mixes it with. his sage brush philosophy that lays
bare the truth of things both big and small. Iumor was AL Smiths
nj qualification and it did him more harm than good.
Breaking away from the ethical precedent that affairs of state
must be treated deadly serious and with constant diplomacy, have
kept a lot of men of the stamp of Will Rogers and smedley Butler
in America and not so slowly. Some man with the courage of plain
truth, kindly spoken, and the gift Of phiosophic humor that Illus
trates and Eliminates, may yet establish himself a S the leader we
need A keen sense OF humor and wit is one of the best induces to
mentality.
This old world has not accomplished anything in the way of gov
eminent that warrants taking itself so seriously. About all we have
established is that the greatest need of humanity is protection against
ITSELF Nature has done her part but men are still CROPPING.
One of the many phases of prohibition that gals and angers the
holders of elective office is that it has gotten into politics and is
there to stay until like a tornado it runs its course and removes
all obstacles before it This will compel many candidates to take a
definite stand in their campaigns.
The brightest spot of the week "a when the army officers de-
cided not to hang General smedley Butler for speaking a bit of truth
times as much. But he's a senator.
This issue of The Herald is No. / of Volume 10, a fitting time to
renew a pledge by The Herald crew of their hest efforts to give read
es a newspaper worth their while to read; and tt assure those real
ers Of our sincere appreciation of their continued helpful cooperation.
The searchlight, culbertsons old reliable newspaper, is to be
congratulated on its shift from hand to machine composition A limo
partner a publisher can take into his business.
February has given the country ar extra quota of great men
Abe Lincoln, George Washington, Tom Edison and W don't know
how many members of the United States Senate.
Have you registered? Registration books for the Spring elect,
tons will close February 10. If you are not registered you cannot
One of the reasons for the continuous uproar We prohibition
arises from the fact that it is working far too we'll to suit the vets
but not well enough to satisfy the drys.
The effects of the London conference ar beginning to make them
selves felt at last The bureau of statistics in Washington announces
a 10 per cent reduction in navy beans-Boston Herald.
Well, We e Uncle Toms Cabin" is not playing for the first
time in IT years. Probably alterations are being made $ it an be
opened next Spring a a tea room-ohio State Journal.
Living through 1880 was a great deal like going to war: Some
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-02-13

Washington On Feb 10th, Pres
ident and Mrs. Herbert Hoover
celebrated their 32nd wedding ami
versary. They were married at
Monterey, Calf. in 1899.