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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
SUGGESTIONS COMING
FOR NAME FOR PARK

Suggestions are dribbling in for
a name for the park. But not as
many as there should be consid-
ering that it costs nothing, or at
the most a stamp, to try. There
is plenty of time yet before the
closing time-noon, next Monday.
Get your noodle busy and send in
some names Note the rules be-
low.
Last week The Herald called at
tention to the need of a name for
the very pretty park on east Main
street in front of the Sherman.
Readers were invited to send sug-
gestions to The Herald, or leave
them at the office. The decision
as which are the first, second and
third best suggestions will be left
to competent judges. Three small
prizes, one in cash, will be given
to the winners by The Herald. A
few have sent three-word names.
They are barred. Those who have
sent such better send in other
names of two words.
The Rules of the Contest
Names must be restricted to
word besides the word park.
Compound words allowed but
must not contain over IL letters.
Contestants are restricted to
three suggestions.
Contestants must have seen the
park and reside within so miles
of Wolf Point.
Suggestions must be in this Of
flee or the Wolf Point P. o. by
noon August 81.
Give your name and address
plainly, seal your letter and mark
the envelope-Park Name.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
APPEALS FOR USED
CLOTHING FOR NEEDY

Elisabeth Hart, county extension
agent for Roosevelt county, has
written to The Herald that she
has such a great number of re-
quests for clothing for both adults
and to make over for children that
she is appealing to the newspa-
pers for help.
81 sent east to friends and rela-
tives," Miss Hart says, who for
warded a large box of clothes to
me. 1t cost me only about 81 to
get this box. l could advantag-
eously place 25 or SO times this
amount. l am wondering if there
are not others, in your vicinity,
who would be willing to sent to
friends for such boxes. l will be
willing to pay freight on some
each month if such people will get
in touch with me-" Miss Harris
address is Culbertson, Montana.
1t seems probable that there,
are readers of The Herald, either
in this county or at a distance,
and in other states, who will be
able to comply with Miss Harris
request. In Wolf Point the philan-
thropic department of the Wo-
mans club has a well organized
system for collecting and distrib-
uting such old clothing as the peo-
pie of the town can supply. This
has been established several years
and is doing a valuable work for
the needy of both country and
town, although unable to supply
all needs in the present emer-
gency.
At a meeting of district chair
men, and others, held here last
Thursday, Miss Mortonson Red
Cross representative, urged that
clothing committees be enlisted in
each R. c.. district of the county.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
c. G. Fiske Loses Home
BY Fire Friday A. M.

c. G. Fiske who lives about five
miles from Vida had the misfor-
tune early Friday morning to lose
his home by fire. Mr.. Fiske had
been feeling i'll Thursday even
ing and he built up a quick fire
to heat water for a hot drink. A
bout eleven o'clock he lay down
On the bed and went to sleep.
Tore thar an hour later he was
awakened by the smell of smoke
and discovered that the house was
ID fire. He managed to get some
bedding and clothing out of the
window, but was unable to save
anything else.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
GOLD POSSIBILITIES In
MISSOURI SANDS, OSWEG0
NUGGET RUMOR LEADS TO
CLAIM STALKING AND PAN
MING; REPORTS MEAGRE

Coda word that never fails
to electrify the imagination, in
whatever language spoken, was on
many questioning lips this week.
Local people who came through
Oswego Tuesday were told that
the male population were most of
them down the Missouri at the
mouth of Prairie Elk creek search
ing for gold in the sand and gray
ell.
A rumor, persistent but unveri-
fled. tells of the finding of a
small nugget in the vicinity. This
find was said to have sent Oswego
people pell nell to the supposed
spot. But some dug on the south
side of the river in the gravel at
the wide month of the creek and
some on the opposite bank. Num-
erous claims are said to have been
staked out, the regulation 600 by
$50 feet.
A trip to the place by the south
side route was made Wednesday
by a party including Mrs. Mar
shall. E. S. Sunny, Forrest
Gaines of Richey, who CHANGED to
be in town, and the editor, reveal
ed numerous signs that prospect
ors had been there digging holes
in the gravel in the shallow water
of Prairie Elk creek and in sand
bars but the diggers had gone. A
few people were seen across the
river scooping up sand at the wat
er's edge. People in the vicinity
had heard something about a gold
find but did not know the facts.
The wind was blowing a gale from
the northwest so it vas presumed
to be impossible to cross at the
ferry. Otherwise the party would
have gone to Oswego in quest Of
more definite news.
1t is reasonable to believe that
there is some foundation for the
reports about a gold find and that
Oswego people are quietly testing
the sands or having it done BY
the sIuicing process 1t has long
been an established fact that at
places and in certain kinds of de-
posts along the Missouri there is
gold. Most places it is so scarce
that a skilled placer miner could
not exist on what he could pan
out. At other rare spots real pay
dirt awaits the lucky ones. Black
sand is said to be the most prom
Using deposit. 1t is said that men
are now panning gravel along the
Yellowstone and making
wages.
There is no cause for excite
The Old Missouri offers
hundreds and hundreds of miles
and banks and bars, all are fields
for the prospector with dreams.
Unless some special find is made
one spot is as good as another
to make a test. For gold is where
you find it. Placer mining has
long had a fascination for gold
seekers because it is a simple
process and calls for only very
small investment. Perhaps some
thing informative about panning
gold or panning for it can be
found for Herald readers and pub
lished in an early issue.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
LAW PROVIDES
CO. AID METHOD
LEGISLATIVE ACT OF 1919
CALLED TO ATTENTION
BY ROSEBUD MAN

(From Montana Record-Herald)
That Montana counties may pro-
vide their own relief to drought
stricken farmers who are in need
of aid, under provisions of a stat
ute passed by the legislature in
special session in 1919, is the dis
| covery of State Senator e. E. Fen
ton of Rosebud county, who was
in Helena today.
Mr.. Fenton was in Helena for
the purpose of comforting with
the attorney general land state
board of equalization concerning
the legality of the plan, and an
nounces that he will return to
Forsyth to circulate the petitions
necessary to put the machinery
into operation in Rosebud county.
The law providing for county re-
lief is found in sections 1850 and
4705, revised codes of Montana of
1921, Senator Fenton says.
Under it's provisions county
commissioners are authorized to
purchase and provide seed grain,
feed, provisions and other neces-
sary supplies, and to furnish the
same to the inhabitants of the
counties who by reason of drought.
hail, or other unfavorable climatic
conditions, have been rendered
financially unable to procure sup
plies for their own needs.
The relief provided under that
law may be made available al
most Immediately, Senator Fen
ton points out.
Counties may issue warrants un-
til their total indebtedness reaches
5 per cent of the assessed valua-
ton of county property, to pay
for the supplies purchased for the
drought stricken. Senator Fenton
says that he has investigated and
found that almost every county
in the state has ample leeway to
provide funds for relief.
Petitions for relief must be
signed by at least 100 freeholders,
must be filed with the county
who calls a special meeting
of the county commissioners to
make an investigation of the
needs of the county. If the esti-
mate does not exceed $4,000 the
commissioners may proceed at
to purchase supplies. If the
is in excess Of $4,000, a
special election must be called to
authorize issuance of the war
rants. Fifteen days are required
for notice and holding of the cleo
ton.
"The attorney general has oral
ly said that he believes the bud
get act of 1929 Will not conflict
the statute passed at the
election in 1919" said Sen
alto Fenton. eff the same Is held
in a formal opinion then the way
will be clear for counties to pro-
Tide their own relief. Emergencies
ire provided for in the county
budget act.
Calling a special session of the
legislature at this time would do
10 good, for any relief plan formu-
ated would be cumbersome and
would not meet the need. Further
more counties are in better shape
o carry on such work than is the
government"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
RECREATION LEADERS
MEET; PROGRAM, PICNIC
From Co. Agent Hart)

Fifty-one recreation leaders at
tended the picnic held Saturday
at the Mission at Wolf Point In
der the direction of Miss Ella
Gardner, National Recreation as
sociation representative. These
represented Valley. McCone and
Roosevelt counties.
Miss Gardner conducted a pro-
gram which consisted on songs,
active games, quiet games, and
community entertainment pro-
grams. The leaders attending the
recreation picnic expressed them
selves as having had a very en-
joyable day and seem enthusiastic
over returning to their communi-
ties to conduct organized recrea-
ton.
Mimeographed material is avail
able in the county home demons
tration agents office on this sub
ject. This material contains songs,
games and program suggestions
disable for community entertain
ment and schools.
Mrs. Gardner spoke briefly "
er KICK suggesting amusements
which would be of interest and
value in the home. She said that
every effort should be made to
make this year a happy one for
children and to keep them from
feeling the effect of the depres-
sion.
One OF the home amusements
she suggested was the reading of
books aloud and their discussion
in the home circle. New books,
she said. are lot necessary, old
ones may be reread. Travelling by
books is fun.
Music is another means of
bringing pleasure into the family
circle. If different members pos
sess musical instruments, they can
play together. The singing togeth-
er of old songs, such as Juanita.
Bells, Swanee River, and
dozens Of others that the parents
learned in their youth, will be a
of passing pleasantly the
evenings.
Then there are games which the |
family may play together, |
both table games and action
Or there may be family
There r a few of the
ways In which people may season |
heir hard times with the spice
Of fun. This is the year to try
aughing," said Mrs. Gardner in
|
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
RiCHEY EDITOR PAYS VISIT

Forrest Gaines, genial and pop
ular editor of the Richey Pilot,
spent half a day in town Wednes-
day on his way to Havre to at
tend the convention of the Mon
tana Press association, an annual
event he rarely misses. He is one
of the best known newspapermen
in this part of the state and has
been a resident of eastern Mon
tana for 80 years, formerly at
Glendive. Wednesday afternoon
he accompanied the Herald editor
and party to Prairie Elk to inves-
tigate the gold diggings.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
LICENSE

A marriage license was issued
on August 21st to LuZerne Culbert
Elliott of Minneapolis and Miss
Faith Robertson Of Saltwater.
They were married by Justice
Keplinger of Bainville. Mr.. Elliott
is working out Of Williston for
Swift and Company.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
Employment For
Fort Peck Indians

Indian roads on the Fort Peck
reservation, south OF highway No.
2. will be repaired and some new
roads built, according to Superin-
tendent H. D. Mccullough. who
states that he has $500 with
which to employ Indians for work
on roads. Work will begin next
week and some 200 Indians will
be given an opportunity to earn
about S35 apiece.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
The AnotmentPlan
WOULD MEAN MILLIONS TO
MONTANA WHEAT GROWERS

If the Allotment plan, recently
published in these columns and
discussed in various Montana pa
pers, was made applicable, it
would mean more than ten mil
lion dollars per annum to Mon
tana wheat growers. It would in
all probability bring over thirteen
million dollars.
The plan proposes to levy an
excise tax on all wheat ground
into flour or otherwise manufac-
tured into food products and not
exported of somewhat less than
the present traiff of 42c per bush
ell, as the tariff is entirely mop
erative because we are exporting
wheat instead of importing. 1t
would appear to be safe to place
the excise tax at 35c per bushel,
7c below the import duty.
In a~pportioning the proceeds Of
this tax to the states, counties and
individual farmers, the average
production during the past years
would be the basis. Let us see
what this would bring to Mon
tana. According to the United
States Year Book of Agriculture
for 1890 and 1881, the total pro-
duction during the last five years
~ n hnnr &c rn11nnrd
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
LIlACS IN August

Mrs. A. H. Anderson of the Vida
country was in Wolf Point We'd
oesday and presented the editor
md family with a beautiful bou-
quet of lilacs grown in her gar
den. The lilacs came out since
he rains of a few weeks ago and
IRE as thrifty looking as If they
aad bloomed in early Spring, and
just as fragrant.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28

Three-base hits: Engles, Whit
right. Two-base hits: Prendergast,
Thompson, Singleton 2. Struck out
by Crow g., by Elder 4, by Dye Il,
by Singleton 1. Base on balls: off
Dye 2, off Crow 3. Passed balls:
Loendorf +, Engles 2. Left on base
Vida z, Poplar 9. EMPIRES: Clay.
ton, Trenne. Scorer: Merriman.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
HAMBERGS HAVE BABY

Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Hamberg are
rejoicing over the birth OF an Sh
pound baby girl, born Aug. 25 at
Nortbwood, n. Oak. The young
lady is undoubtedly a little jewel.
if not a little jeweler.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28
ROOSEVELT COUNTY
LEAGUE STANDINGS

CThese are reprinted because
there was an error in the lost
column as printed last week.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28

Tom Callahan, G.. N. trainmas-
ter and Tom Bailey, special agent
Of the Great Northern were in
Wolf Point on business Wednes-
day.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28

s. T. Cogswell and Miss Alma
CogswelI who have been spending
re last two months at Lake Nc
Donald, are expected to return to
Wolf Point about September LIST.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-08-28

IOtal-.-Eff 5 ,0UU DuSneiS
This Is IN average oil 55,467, 200
bushels for the five year period.
1t is usually assumed that three
(Turn to page 2, col. 8, pleasel
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10
Running a Newspaper

To run a newspaper all a fellow has to do is to be able 70 write poems, discuss the tariff and money questions, umpire a baseball game, re- port a wedding, saw wood, de- 'cribe a fire so that the readers will shed their wraps, make S1 do the work of $10, shine 1t a dance, measure calico, abuse the liquor habit, test whisky, subscribe to charity, go without meals, attack free silver, wear diamonds, invent advertisements, sheer at snob- )ery, overlook scandal, ap- praise babies, delight potato raisers, minister to the afflict- ed, heal the disgruntled, fight 70 a finish, set type, mould public opinion, sweep out the office, speak at praper meet ing and stand in with every body and everything.-Florida Publisher.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10
Proposes International Money

A. c. Damon of Denver pre- sents the following factors to solve the present crisis.
 The immediate calling to- gether of the financial repre- sentatives of the largest na- tions of the world to decide on an international dollal which would have a uniform value throughout the world. The international dollar, con- sisting of 50 cents in silver and 50 cents worth in gold, would give an immediate demand for silver and would stabilize the value of silver, particularly in China and India.
 These international dollars would be backed by the gold reserves of those nations un- derwriting their own particu- lar issue, so labeled. This in- ternational dollar would be the most important factor in simplifying and increasing in- ternational trade. The increas- ed use of metal coins such as silver dollars, which will neces- sitate the immediate coinage of at least S1OO,OOO,OOO in metal coins of all denominations, par ticularly Those requiring silver. A smaller size dollar such as an international dollar would make it more popular.
 Each government should give a bonus of $5 for every new ounce of gold produced or mined in that country during the year 1881 over the period of 1880. This will immediately stimulate the production of gold, so vitally needed in all countries, by making it pos sible to operate low grade gold properties and stimulate new development work. Bet ter distribution of credit will result.
 Stimulate the production of gold and silver, particularly the former, not only by the bonus mentioned but also
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10

through practical constructive help and advice from state and governmental channels, thru the free testing of ores by var ious mining bureaus, and the use of publicity to lower the cost of the development and production of gold and silver.
 MT. Damon claims these four factors, through applying di- rectly to the relief of the min ing industry, also have an in direct and permanent effect upon every individual, both na- tional and international; for, when We sum it up, civilization is based on the mining in- duStry.
 Francis J. Brownell, chair man of the board of the Amer ican Smelling and Refining Go. differs from Damon in that he is of the opinion that in the stabilizing of silver there should be no fixed ratio to gold.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10

Latest census figures show that the worlds largest cap- itals are London, with 8,202,- SIS inhabitants, New York, with 6,981,929, Berlin, with 4,332,,0 ,,034, and Paris, with g. S71,429.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10

The United States is the largest producer and user of aluminium in the world, refin- ing annually more than 200,- 000,000 pounds.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10
TEN YEARS OR so AGO From the Hyder Alaska Miner
 October 5, 1921

From any downtown point in Hyder pack trains may be seen winding their way up to the Silverado camp across the canal, the trail having been finished last week, and SUD- plies and equipment are being rushed up the hill as fast as the animals can be loaded. A part of the new tram equip ment is already on the ground and preparations for the erect ion of the towers is we'll under way.
 President Orr reported that an order had been given for chemical fire engine of 40 gallons capacity and costing $425. Fire protection dances have netted $175 and the base ball club has offered a loan of $190 from their treasury to assist in paying for it. Install lation of an electric plant as an additional fire prevention measure was also discussed.
 Work is to be commenced within a few days on the Big Missouri. This will be the in-
 tial development on the part of the new company, The Port land Canal Mines, of New York City, who have the prop arty under bond and whose mining engineer, L. A. Wilson, arrived several days ago with Pat. Daily, who promoted the deal. They put in 10 days on she property and from the ex- animation then made deter mined the preliminary devel- opment which is now to be in- augurated, consisting of per- haps two or three months of surface prospecting.
 Torrential rains for a week, eliminating Sunday night in a veritable downpour resulted in considerable flood damage. Salmon River reached a stage IS inches above the high water mark of last year and much additional cutting away of the river bank resulted. A culvert and about 20 feet of roadbed were washed out at 11-mile. The dry channel running through the forest reserve and toWnsite was filled and the footbridge on Nevada Street was swung downstream, but held at one end. Several boats and a scow were washed away and a number of residents of the townsite could not reach their houses when the flood was highest.
 A meeting held Thursday night to consider the question of fire protection developed such enthusiasm that it was decided to revive the defunct Hyder Commercial Associat- ion. M. R. Jamieson presided and H. H. Howerd officiated as secretary. The election of officers resulted in the elect ion of w. s. Orr as president; w. R. Hull, vice-president; Noel M. Traversy, second vice president and Fred Dory, sec retary-treasurer.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10
Historical Dates Next Week

Oct. Il Air Attacks on
 Paris 1914 12 Columbus Dis
 covered America 1492 13 Nevada Becomes
 State 1884 IA Wm. Penn Born 1644 15 Interest Due on
 Fourth Liberty Loan. 16 Napoleon at St.
 Helena 1915 IT Burgoyne Sur
 rended TIT,
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10
AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER

This newspaper is not ed in any with
 stock brokerage firm other establishment associated in interested in the sale of mining shares and publishes formation relative to local mining development that be- to be in full accord with fact
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Changes j. Display Advert ng for weekly issue be presented not later than the "Wednesday evening preceding the day of issue Saturday. insertion will delayed until the follow ing week.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10

The Fountain" the first flowing oil we'll in the world, was struck in the Pennsylvania oil region in June, 1861, aver aging 300 barrels daily.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10
INTERESTING NOTES

More than $8,000,000 worth of aircraft were exported from France last year.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10

We heard of a man whose idea of roughing it is to drive a sedan with the window open.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10
Just for Fun

JuSl WI lWl
 We heard of a man whose idea of roughing it is to drive a sedan with the window open.
 The man who stands on his dignity does not add anything to his stature
 Oily to bed and oily to rise, Such is the life of the garage guys.
 "Whatcha doing?"
 Writing a poem."
 "Yeh?" Whats the subject matter?"
 Tt doesn't"
 Knicker: "So Jones has a great invention?"
 Booker: "Yes, an umbrella handle that retains the finger print" ;" 4S
 The language used by some people over the telephone is often uncalled for. So is the wrong number they have been given.
 'I asked her if I could see her home
 And what did she say?"
 Said she would send me a picture of it."
 Traffic Cop: "Let rae see your drivers license" Tourist: Marriage, car, driv- CTS, campfire, fishing, or hunting? Open the license trunk Maria" Cailer-What a cozy little breakfast room-and the wall is so artistically splatterdash- ed.
 Mrs. Depew-Yes, this is where my George eats his grapefruit.
 "This article" remarked mother, Joking up from a pap CT, says that very few stout people are criminals. 1 wonder why that is?" T expect it's because it's so hard for them to stoop to anything low" said father.
 Sweet Young Thing: "Please tell me your story, ancient mariner"
 A. M. Well, once we were stranded, had to eat our belt and shoes to live"
 Sweet Thing: "Non'
 A. M: And then the boat turned turtle and we lived on that for six days"
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10

The man who stands on his dignity does not add anything to his stature
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10

Traffic Cop: "Let me see your divers license"
 Tourist: Marriage, car, driv- CTS, campfire, fishing, or hunting? Open the license trunk Maria"
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10

"I asked her if 1 could see her home.'
 And what did she say?" Said she would send me a picture of it"
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-10-10

Knicker: ''So Jones has a great invention?"
 Booker: "Yes, an umbrella handle that retains the finger print 4>