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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-01-27
NAPOLEON ON PROHIBITION

Napoleon, N. D.,
Jan. %, 1882.
Editor, Tribune:
I read the North Dakota Woman's
letter in The Tribune last week in re-
gard to the 18th amendment. Now
this lady Of Dickinson certainly knew
before she started that letter that she
was off the grade by far. I am sure
ii her husband df she has one), would
have seen the letter before she mailed
it, the government would be two cents
minus to the deficit it already has.
Yet she says drinking Is much less
since the 18th amendment. know
by actual experience that back In the
saloon days young men never carried
anything but handkerchiefs in their
hip pockets but now many forget their
handkerchiefs and put some glassware
in it which contains genuine home
brew. and which their girl friends like
as we'll as they do. It Is a sure bet
that you can find home brew in 80
per cent of the homes, which equals
that percentage of your awful days
which you describe as terrible. Any
individual that liked whisky or beer
and got 1t in those days still gets it.
and lots cheaper too-so you can't tell
us that prohibition is something worth
while to suggest to the public. Now
I do not want this letter to make
anybody believe that am taking this
stuff by the barrels. am no drinker
but anybody with little in the noo-
die can witness it day in and day
out.
So why not open the saloons and
give the unemployed some work?
This is the point I was aiming at in
the beginning Of my letter. This
would decrease the rye and barley
surplus to a considerable extent and
many needy and half-starved children
will see better days ahead Of them.
And people will drink in spite of the
fact that it is half poison.
Not so long ago a young man here
died from drinking poisoned brew Just
on account of the 18th amendment.
| And did you ever stop to thing how
many millions of dollars the govern
nent pays its dry raiders? The gov
eminent can employ a million more
and still the drinking would not come
to halt, and we have to pay their
salaries.
The brewing in the homes can never
be stopped unless the government en-
ploys a raider on every door. It
makes me almost wild sometimes when
read or hear that U. S. has the
most highly educated people in the
, world. Id admit 1t If they said they
exist in the deserts of Arizona but
rot in Washington and you can find
the biggest ounces there. not by the
dozens but by the thousands, just
fighting for something to pass time
and draw a big fat salary which. us
farmers pay. And what are the re-
suits? Ill let somebody else answer
this.
am little farmer with big hopes
for better men to run our country.
| LITTLE FARMER.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-01-27
Peoples Forum

Editors Note.-The Tribune well
comes letters on subjects Of in.
terest. Letters dealing with con-
troversial religious subjects. which
attack individuals unfairly, or
which offend good taste and fair
play will be returned to the
writer's. All letters MUST be signed.
II y.u wish to use a pseudonym.
Sign the pseudonym first and your
own name beneath It. We will re-.
epect such requests. We reserve
the right to delete such parts OF
letters az may be necessary to
conform to this policy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-01-27
OPPOSES SKYSCRAPER
Editor, Tribune

Editor, Tribune:
AS q pioneer citizen and taxpayer
of our good State OF North Dakota,
am keenly interested in the project Of
the new Capitol building now under
contemplation by our worthy Capitol
Commission.
From what has been said on the
subject with reference to styles or
form of architecture, whether a tall
or a low-lying structure, one must in
fer that the skyscraper form is IA
vored by the Commission, although
no decision has been taken to this
time. I, for one, will voice by most
emphatic protest against such an
obelisk form as twenty three story
sdifice.
While I profess to be no prude or
stickler to insist on old fashions,
forms or creeds for the sake of their
being ancient or Sanctified by estab-
lished custom and tradition. can see
no rhyme or reason in erecting sky
scrapers in North Dakota where
ground space is infinite and cheaper
than dirt Ought to be-.
It has been emphasized that when
we build, the following factors should
have primary considerations: prac-
ticality, economy and yet proper style
of appearance befitting the dignity o:
our great State and its cultured and
modern people. I realize that the
arguments of the architects will be
that the high building is the most
practical. While this may be true We
should not lose sight Of proportion.
symmetry and beauty altogether. Who
will contend that the straight, narrow
plain monument fashion of the mod
ern office building, now so common
IN the large cities, can in any way
harmonic with our sweeping broad
plains, our history and traditions?
Even the churches have abandoned
their spires. nowadays, and adopted
more modest lines. The skyscraper
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-01-27

may be justified in great city, on in
setting among towering hills and
forests, striving for "a place In the
sun" with competitors. But 1t has no
place on Capitol Hill In Bismarck,
North Dakota.
Or it may be that our Commission
has In mind a design Of Capitol
building for jamestown. If 50, capt.
tulate. A tall building in deep val
ley surrounded by woods and hill sides
might be all right. Lam not alone in
these views: not one have heard ex-
press approval Of the high tower de-
sign.
Believing our good Commission will
welcome constructive suggestions I
have ventured these remarks. and
would like to hear others express their
opinions on the subject. Let us desc
crate our noble hills and plains by
erecting on them the ultra-modern
business skyscraper for State House!
Respectfully,
S. A. O1SNESS.
Editors Note:
Doubtless others are interested In
the design of a state capitol building,
to be constructed here. Write your
suggestions to the editor. .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-08
JOHN GILBERT COMING SOON IN
 STRONG DRAMA


 John Gilbert is starred in West of Broadway Metro -Goldwin-N CTS latest offering which will be- gin showing at the Capitol theatre Sunday.
 The story, one of regeneration, was written especially for Gilbert by Ralph Graves and Bess Mere dytll. It concerns a rich young man who returns from the war, broken in health, only to find himself tilted. In a drunken rage, he marries a Broadway party girl" F To rid himself of her, he goes to his Arizona ranch, continuing to bring his physical condition nearer the grave by hard drinking. The girl pursues him and his regenera- ton follows.
 Fl Brendel, popular Swede com- edian, heads the cast of supporting players in the role of Axel, the hero's war buddy who stands by him in his fight for health and happiness.
 The feminine lead is handled by Lois Moran. Other featured roles are played by Madge Evans, Ralph Bellamy, Frank Conroy, Gwen Lee
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-08
CANISTER PLAY. IS C0LISEUM'S
 CHIEF 'l4!IE FEATURE
Widow from Chicago : to
 Be Followed by Up
 Pops the Devil

The Widow From Chicago" with Neil Hamilton, Edward G. Robin son and Alice White in the lead ing roles, will headline the new, program tonight at the Coliseum theatre. a Up Pops the Devil" having Skeets Gallagher, Carole Lombard Stuart Erwin and Lilyan Tashman in the cast, will be the featured attraction on the bill to be pre- sented Sunday. @1
 The Widow From Chicago" is gangster play.
 It seems there' are gangsters and gangsters. Neil Hamilton is the kind that at bottom, is 'white."
 Wicked Clean Through
 Dominic, as played by Robinson, is wicked clean through. And then there's Frank McHugh as a com edy gangstef. This is something new for the screen, but McHugh makes you believe that it must be true to life.
 The heroine is Miss White, blonde and pretty and poppy, and the way she outwits the gangsters is a delight. Others in the cast are Leo Shurn- way, Brooks Benedict, B. H. Cal vert, Betty Francisco and Harold Goodwin
 Humor in Marital Troubles
 Up Pops the Devil" deals with the marital difficulties of young New York couple who live in "the Village" where they try to lead settled lives in spite of the carous- ing habits of their sponging friends.
 The story is fast-moving, human, and at times charged with dyna- mic dramatics-but it is generous ly dappled with the brilliant sum- light of hilarious humor supplied by the witty lines, by the compe- tent cast of supporting comedians, and by the wealth of fresh and surprising situations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-08
BUCK } U JONES E|:s AND BABE RUTH HIT
 CAPITOL 1! SCREEN ]: ]!
Border Law Gives Thrills and Basel all Is
 Demonstrated

Buck Jones and Babe Ruth are the double attraction at the Capi tol theatre toningt.
 Buck Jones rides and fights into and out of terribly dangerous and exciting situations in Border Law" Talk about actions and thrills!
 Buck is Texas Ranger who re- signs so that he can cross the Mexican border to get Shag Smith and his criminal gang. They have terrorized the Southwest.
 Poses as Bandit
 Posing as the Pecos Kid, a lone bandit wanted on many charges and recently brought to justice by Buck, the ex-Ranger rides across the border with his pal, Thunder. In a cantina he finds Shag and his gang. Shag sees possibilities in their joining up with the fa- nous Kid in a certain big haul, but one of Shag's Iieutenants, Dave hates Buck because he succeeds with the flashing eyed Tonita where Dave has failed.
 Thrilling Fist Fight
 After a terribly thrilling fist fight between Dave and Buck, which the latter wins, Shag agrees to go in on the robbery with Buck, but as Shag' doesn't entirely trust Buck the bandit sets all sorts of traps for the ex-Ranger.
 Lupita Tovar provides the TO- mantic interest as Mexican danc- CT. James Mason and Louis Fic- kus are two convincing bad men, Frank Rice provides some laughs.
 Baseball Skill Displayed
 Babe Ruth's pictures display his expertness at baseball. They serve to demonstrate his skill at the great national game.
 In their own way, and that a most direct and easily remember ed way, they exemplify teaching Ithe young idea how to shoot Most interestingly they have a corcllary lin Babe Ruth's own life, and show how he attained success.
 Resurrection Bay in front oi Seward was visited by whale. The appearance of such an animal in those waters is infrequent
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-08

Resurrection Bay In front Of Seward was visited by a whale. The appearance of such an animal in those waters is infrequent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-08
THE BAM HIMSELF

Sportdom's great Sultan of Swat showing you how to play ball.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28

the apron dropped off the approach,
letting the two hind wheels drop into
the water. The depth was not great but
as it was darker than stack of black
cats" the work of getting the car up
out of the river occupied about 45 min
utes. 1t was necessary to pry up the
back wheels even with the apron and
back the Gear off the approach
was then pried out of the way and
the car run up to firm ground before
the platform was again put in place.
Sheriff Baney was here from Libby
Thursday to serve notice that the le-
gality of the recent school election was
being contested.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Rogers and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Midyett of
Warland were callers at Moons Sun
day.
Al Lovick of Libby was caller here
the first of the week.
Mrs. E. E. Ellsworth was caller in
the village Thursday.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28
Walking "Cane" Had Its
Origin in the Orient

The ferula or stan Of fenne wood
was one Of the earliest supports used
by elderly persons because It was long,
tough. and light. The designation OF
"cane' so generally used In this coun-
try originated In the Orient, where hol-
low palms and hamboos were naturally
used for walking sticks. Popes Sir
Plume prided himself on the nice con-
duct of his couded cane. while Guy
celebrated in verse the strong cane and
the amber tipped cane Henry VIII
had one cane "garnyshed with sylver
and gilte. with Astronomie upon it,"
and another "garnvshed with golde
having perfume in the toppe." An
Client Egyptian walking sticks made Of
cherry wood, with carved knobs. have
been discovered Comedy canes hav-
ing heads carved In the grinning like
ness OF Punch. Merry Andrew, and
Toby tlllpot still can be found In the
shops 1t is said that a collector OF
canes In Madison, Neb., has more than
1G0 on display In his home.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28
Gateway News Items

Another baseball practice was in full
swing here Sunday and quite num-
Der of spectators were present. There
is some talk of giving a dance, the
proceeds of which will be used for
equipment for the players.
The Gateway school was well rep
resented at the field meet in Libby
Saturday, and some pupils did very
well.
Mr.. Chalcraft shouldered the re-
sponsibility of taking the contestants
to and from Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Fleming are the
proud and happy parents of a fine
eight pound baby boy who came to
them at 6 a. m. Saturday Mother and
babe are getting along nicely and are
guests at the Boorman hospital at Eu-
reka just now.
Gateway is much improved In seen
cry since most of the rocks have been
hauled away. The volunteer hauling
and loading was done by Carl Ander-
son, K. l. Gray, Walt Chalcraft and
Bud Fleming.
Mrs. James Anderson is on the sick
list this week
DR.. Waters was professional call
err in town this week.
Mrs j. A. Mcdonald accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Williams Of New
gate on motor trip to Cranbrook
Friday returning Sunday.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28
Now You'll Remember

Ii was the ancient custom OF Eng
fish churches during K0gution week.
custom still followed in remote coun-
try parishes. 10 assemble the whole
congregation. particularly the younger
element. under the leadership of the
beadle and church officers, and trace
from bourn to hourn the limits of the
parish.
The struggling procession followed
the line like pack OF hounds on the
scent Of fox. Ii was d great day for
the children, but the elders, too, had
some entertainment, for when an old
moss-covered stone post was dscov-
cred one Of them would pick up like
ly lad and bump him so severely
against 1t that lie would always re-
member IT, Ii was essential that fu-
ture beadles and church wardens
should BE able to hand on to their
successors exact knowledge OF the linn
Its OF the parish.-Atlantic Monthly.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28
GATEWAY SCHOOL NEWS.

Five pupils, accompanied by Miss
Frost, motored to Libby early Satur-
day morning with Mr. Chalcraft to at
tend the rural county meet Those
making the trip were Doris Chalcraft
Victor Chalcraft, Robert Eskildson,
Anita Eskildson and Peter Borup Each
had an enjoyable time and were sue
eassful in capturing total of 43 points
They placed as follows.
Grade 2-Doris Chalcr.ft, 1st in read
ing.
Grade 3-Victor Chalcraft 3rd place
in spelling.
Grade Anita Eskildson, End place
in reading, End place in spelling, End
place in arithmetic
Grade 8-Robert Eskildson, 3rd place
in reading
Class A-Peter Borup, 1st place high
Jump, 1st place broad jump, 3rd place
baseball throw.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28
Fortine News Notes

Geo. Levogood, a former resident
of Fortine, came in last Wednesday to
visit for day or two at the home of
his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs Chas.
Nash.
Donald and Olga Weydemeyer and
Miss Harriet Winkley drove to Kalis-
rell on Tuesday, returning Wednes-
day.
P. v. Klinke is having the Zeller
place plowed and will put in crop
there this spring.
Miss Harriet Winkley has been noti-
fled of her election as teacher of the
Glen Lake school for next year.
Eighteen children in three cars
journeyed to Libby last Saturday for
the annual rural school field meet
The two rooms Of the Fortine school.
taught by the Misses Gertrude Zawad-
Ike and Blanch McManus, received the
first and second prizes respectively on
their school exhibits. A goodly num-
Der of points was won by the pupils.
The card party given by the Catholic
Aid at the Zeller hotel last Saturday
evening was quite well attended, four
tables being in play Mrs A. E. JOHN
son TGeGlVEu Tile ldUleS pAlLS dlia dig
Stavsky the gentlemens prize, The
next party will be held May at the
Beaulaurier home.
Len Reinwand is building a service
station on the Hatfield place.
A business deal of more than or
binary Importance was closed last week
whereby Victor Wolff of Eureka be-
comes the proprietor of the general
store formerly belonging to c. R. Mace
and which Mr. Mace purchased from
P. " Klinke last summer. Mr.. Wolff
and family are well known here hav-
ing moved from here to Eureka about
nine years ago Everyone Is glad to see
them back again. Mr.. Mace has pur-
chased farm about mile southeast
of Kalispell on the F1athead river His
purchase included a herd of cows, a
number nf horses. large flock Of chic
kens and all the farm tools and house
hold goods. He and his family moved
to their new location Immediately Mr..
and Mrs Mace will be greatly missed
in our community but we all wish
them success in their new venture.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28
Ura1 Happenings

For various reasons only four pu-
pills of the Ural school were able tc
attend the field meet at Libby SAtur-
day, but the neighborhood is justly
proud of their fine work as they wo1
IL ribbons and something over 50
points. The winners were:
In first grade reading Freddie Ham
mons took third place.
In second grade reading Delberi
Hammons tied for first place and took
second in arithmetic.
In seventh grade Rachel Knight wor
third place in reading and arithmetic
In eighth grade Helen Husick Won
the white ribbon in spelling.
In arithmetic Delbert Hammons Wor
second honors in class D boys high
jump, Is yard dash and baseball
throw.
In class A for girls Helen Husick
won first place in 100 yd dash, Is yd
dash and baseball throw
Our sister school at Warland, rep
resented by six pupils, won Is ribbons
and more than GO points. Warland's ex-
hibit of hand work won third place
honors. Mrs. Noon also had small
collection on exhibition. One group oil
posters made by our second grader
Delbert Hammons, is especially worthy
of note.
The pupils were accompanied tc
Libby by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Noon and
Mrs. Hedge Hammons.
Mrs. VIM. Forhan Of Kalispell was
a guest of her aunt, Mrs. Josephine
Fritsch, for couple of days last week
Robbie and Albert Nelson of Eureka
spent the weekend with their sister
Mrs Hedge Hammons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill DeShazer and
family were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Cada Sunday.
Danny Paolini and Joe Cada drove
to Eureka Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Promo Paolini anc
Clarence Kimlisr motored to Libby
Saturday.
Roy Livengood and Clarence Hoy
were Libby visitors Tuesday. An ac-
cident occurred at the ferry upon Mr.
Livengood's return across the river ir
the evening. When the car started ur
to drive off, the ferry kicked back anc
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28
Man Has No Monopoly
of Sense Of Gratitude

Gratitude In human being Is an
indication OF culture OF heart. Those
who give their lives to uplifting. spirit
ualizlng their fellows. and are often
rewarded by crucifixion upon the tree
OF indifference. wonder sometimes IL ii
Is humanity quality peculiar to
man by which he may be distinguished
from other beings. says j. Otis Swift,
in the New York World-Telegram The
wise cultivate gratitude TO their en-
yironment and the universe as an at
tribute that, In giving, will make them.
sought after, will surround them with
friends and return to them In wealth
since wealth flows toward those who
are beloved whose personalities at
tract friends. The ceundine. gone
wild from some behaved garden Of the
grandmothers. grateful for the long
summer. stays green long after other
plnnts are sere. and even after the
frst snow llurries. 1t gives Its yellow
Juice to color Christmas bali dresses
Of milkweed silk for fairy ladies' OF
Queen Mab's court The weeping will
low, Salix Rabylonica. among the first
to put out color in spring. gratefully
stays green until after the first SHOWS
TO cheer a world that made 1t smile
through Its tears all summer. Droop-
Ing itself. 1t defipd sadness In others
rs when ''by the rivers of Babylon,
there we sat down. yea. we went. when
we remembered Zion. We hanged our
harps upon the willows In the midst
thereof"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28
Not . Nice Pose

The famous duke nf Wellington was
sitting for the sculptor, who was I'M
satisfied with the pose Of the famous
general
AS | am going to make statue Of
your. grace" said the sculptor. "can
you mot tell me what yon were doing
before, say, the battle Of Salamanca
Were you not galloning about the
fields cheering on your men to deeds
OF valor by word and actions"
bah !" said the duke, "if you really
want to model me as was on the
morning of Salamanca, then do me
crawling along ditch on my stomach,
with telescope In my hand. :
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-04-28
Moderns Perfect Ideas
of Ancient Machinists ?

Speaking of steam-dryen coaches,
sity Of Michigan, says there was a
steam engine in Alexandria In 200 3.
G., thousands of years before james
Watt sat and watched his grand
mothers tea kettle bubble. The steam
engine invented by the scientist, Hero
OF Alexandria. was portrayed In a
scientific book In 1900. The engine
was merely toy but the outgoing
steam Whirled large globe on the
ornate apparatus and hlazed the way
for power by steam.
The water turbine Il supposed to be
modern invention. but Professor
Worley points out that one was Gre
ated BY the Roman, Nitruvius. In 300
b. c. and was. historians say. used to
grind grain.
Looking II all over Professor Wor-
ley said modern man must find graft
ficatlon in the invention Of several key
implements that have made the per-
lection OF old discoveries possible
We take, for instance. the invention
Of the Bessemer converter. with the
resulting steel tools. the construction
OF forges and the building Of intricate
gauges These are things that our
generation has contributed to bringing
into use the discoveries of the ancient
machinist, who labored alone and I'M
recognized in his laboratories to pro-
duce brain children that people GEN.
turtles later were to claim as their
own