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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-07-08
Plight Of Small Dairy Farmers

century, there has been a steady
reversion of New England farm
lands to forest. While in southern
New England the growth of the
cities has often resulted in a re-
newed clearing of nearby lands,
the process of decay of the farm
lands in the more rural sections
has continued without break.
Up until the last decade or so,
this abandonment of land was gen.
orally considered to be a healthy
phenomenon. We farmers heard
much about '1and economies" and
the adjustment of the land pro-
blems," whereby good soil would
produce farm crops and poor soil
would produce profitable timber.
We were told that this abandon
ment of farm land would make the
remaining farmers more prosper
Gus, and that the farmers who
were forced off the land would
find much better and pleasanter
employment in the towns and the
cities.
Poverty for Old Folks
So youth has deserted the hills,
and the old folks have either fol-
lowed. reluctantly after, or have
puttered broken heartedly along
the lonesome, poverty stricken
road that remained to them.
More and more farms have been
forced out of cultivation. First,
their mowings get shorter, then q
red wave Of sorrel replaces the
grass on the dry spots. And, fin
ally, birch and poplar and pine
drift in from the borders. A chaos
of weed like forest growth soon
whispers over the spots where
once a scythe whispered. Homes
have been broken up, and people
have been made unhappy, but men
must be brave. For the land pro-
blem was being solved. Civilixa-
ton was advancingl
/ But what is this that Is hap
pening in this latest year Of the
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-07-08
(By DOUGLAS HoPE)

In previous article, the writer
discussed the New England
Diaries, Inc, and pointed out the
fact that the small farmer has no
voice in this organization. point
ed out the fact that cooperatives
have consistently failed to solve
the problem of the small farmer,
and used the example of the New
England Diaries to show the pure
organizational reasons.
The quick reaction of many
farmers to our previous article will
be, alright, let us small farmers
take numerical control of the N.
E. D., then. Once we get control
of that organization, we will solve
our economic problems"
Big Farmer May Benefit
Let the small farmer be not de-
ceived. The great financial inter
ests are in a position 10 COM
pletely disrupt the N. E. D., and
the entire New England milk mar
ket, if the small farmer gets too
large a voice in that organization.
Moreover, the big farmer. is in a
position to benefit much more than
IS the smaN farmer, no matter
what happens in the milk market
There is no way under capital
ism that the financial problems OF
the small farmers as a producing
class can be solved. In fact, the
problems of the small farmer are
going to become progressively
greater, as long as the profits.
system remains.
1t is the purpose of this article
to point out to the small farmer
some of the more fundamental re
relationships that affect him, anC
thus TO prove to him the truth o.
the above statement.
Process of Decay Continues
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-07-08

Ever since the great western
land rush, in the middle Of the last
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-07-08

Process Of Decay Continues
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-07-08

EVERY UFL MEMBER
a READER OF THE
p PRODUCERS NEWS
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-07-08

But what is this that Is hap
ening in this latest year Of the
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
MUCH PREPARATION BEING
MADE FOR TRACK MEET

Spring isn't coming along fast enough
for the track fellows. Starting on their
second week of workout in the gym
some of the men are getting impatient
for some outdoor exercise.
Mr.. George vogt, track coach, has
rope in the gym for the pole vaulters
tn practice on. For the shot putters
he has made an indoor shot to help
get in form before going outside. The
hurdle men are taking leg stretching
exercises to develop smoothness IN leg
action going over the hurdles. Distance
men are taking arm exercises, as well
as leg exercises, to develop pull IN the
arms which is an essential factor IN
distance runner. Everybody in general
takes calesthentics, a little workout on
the trapeze, and few laps around the
gym to develop stamina The main at
fractions this year in track seems TO pc
the mile and the shot put. About one
half Of the fellows turn out tor these
two events. There are about 28 boys
out for track.
Nothing can as yet be said about VINO
will enter for the different events.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
FACULTY PLAY.

The faculty play which was presented
before q large audience at the Junior
High auditorium last Friday night was
in the language of the theatre, or any
other language a screaming success.
Mr.. Hayes presented in clever and
humorous manner a family accursed
with hereditary badness. The charac-
tiers are all true to life. His plot is GER
tainly unique and original The action
of the play seldom lags and neither
does the laughing. The maner in which
he has the players rushing on and off
the stage and the peculiar situations
he puts them through certainly
brought down the house" Only a
clever person could have written such
a play. It certainly ranks above the
average. Badly" was under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Geo. Vogt, very capable
director
Besides giving the public good play
Mr.. Hayes also gave them stellar
performance in his portrayal Of the ole
grandpa He was especially funny after
he had inbibed to freely of his hail
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17

tonic and started conversation with
his alarm clock Aunt Mary was an
other strong character Billy West as
the Young son gave his usual good per-
Torrance. In fact all the players did
exceptionally well. Anyone upon ming
ling with the crowd was sure to hear
praise for the author and the actors.
The portraits hanging on the wall
were drawn by Iva Woodruff and Dor
othy zawadke The posters about town
and space in the newspapers were do
mated by the Western News. MIR Harold
Gompf contributed his services and
those of his orchestra.
The play was also financial success.
The total amount collected was Sso. The
expenses amounted to about SIS. Sew
entv dollars were turned over to the
relief committee at the close OF the
performance. Mr. Hayes was presented
with bouquet as token of appreeia-
ton and credit for his efforts IN CIV
ing the public performance long to
be remembered.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
EAttnrtal

With the graduation exercises IN May
will come great change in the lives
of the members of the Senior class. To
some of us this is merely another step
up the ladder of life. To others it means
little, if anything.
When the class of 81 entered high
school they set before themselves
poal-to receive diploma Four years
have brought a change in this class.
Not all the original members are here
Some have dropped out others have
gone to different schools, and few
new recruits have been added; but one
thing has not changed our goal This
we shall have achieved in May. Some
of us will 60 on to college next fall,
while others will take up their lite
work soon after graduation. AL OF us,
however, should feel that we have ac-
complished something worth while
which will be OF lasting benefit to US.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
COUNTRY CLOTHES
FAVOR ENSEMBLES
Combine the Best Elements of
Frock and Suit.

The great out-of-doors Is getting
neap of attention in sartorial way.
Whether il he for a good walk across
country or for morning stroll in
town, there are loads of perfectly good,
suitable clothes.
These are not too simple or severe,
vet not too fussy, combining the vari-
Gus elements of the more. carefully
blended into splendid coats suits or
natty ensembles. In fact the three
piece ensemble Is one of the successes
In country clothes and will no doubt be
strong for spring. They combine the
best elements of the frock and the suit
with style all their own and are ex-
tremey neat and youthful.
The coats are lavish with furs, yet
clevefly avoid that overburdened look
that IL the worst enemy of the FUR
trimmed coat. Some of the more re-
cent models use dark colors with
cream furs with huge success. But OF
course the dark coat with dark rur
more than holds Its own.
After all the woods have been wound
into the mode, broadcloth has come in
to favor again and is being used for
the finest coats. Black broadcloth with
silver fox Is seen constantly, with now
and again 4 black coat trimmed with
mink or sable, the brown and black
combination having many admirers.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
FOREST FIRE REPORT FOR 1891
SHOWS MOST FIRES ARE SMALL

Fires numbering 1924 in the national
forests of Montana, northern Idaho,
and eastern Warrington during 1881,
burned 147, 419 acres, damaged timber
and young growth to the extent OF ST.
737, 679, took IL lives, made 300 people
homeless, and cost nearly two million
dollars to put out, according to the
annual fire statistical report just issued
by Regional Forester Evan W. Kelley,
at Missoula.
The report also reveals that more
than 80 per cent of the total number
of fires fought were put out before
they had reached 10 acres in extent,
Over 100 miles of fire line were built,
much in rough, inaccessible mountain
country.
1T is hard to imagine more unfav-
orable weather conditions than existed
during the summer Of 1881" said Mr..
Kelley, in commenting on the report.
High temperatures and unusually low
humidities reduced the moisture con-
tent of duff, slash, and down logs on
the forest floor to less than 10 per
cent for a period of SIS days out OF the
Today fire season. Had our fire or
ganization not functioned as efficiently
as it did, the damage done would prob
ably have been many times greater
That the loss Of life on the wide-flung
lines did not exceed eleven, and not
single rancher, camper, fisherman,
| or tourist persisted Is miracle"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17

A touch Of hand crochet on ones
frock Is considered very smart this
season. The m0dIsh frock pictured Is
Of dark green wool crepe with yoke
effect in fagoting, done with trim
stitch thread which has a firm twist
and a glossy surface similar to silk.
The scarf Is interesting in that it is
similar to those noted on many Of the
newest Paris midseason frocks OF
sheer wooden. 1t is hand crocheted OF
a fine mending wool which comes 30
Yards to the card You can make one
OF these scarfs for yourself, as 1t is
nothing more than a straight piece
inches wide and 80 inches long, GRO
chetad in French mesh stitch
10. 1859. Western Newspaper union)
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
WILL HOLD COUNTY
TRACK MEET AT EUREKA

Libby and Eureka will probably hold
the Lincoln county track meet at Eu-
reka on April 80, it is now definite
fart Mr.. Wood states. At the present
time it looks like our schools Will
carry ont their annual clash next
month Word was received from Troy
that they would not enter the meet
this wear because of the distance to
drive. So Libby and Eureka will hold
a dual meet this next month.
The meet had been divided into two
divisions last year, mental and track
competition. Defamation has always
been included in the mental events
but this wear there will be no declam-
alton contest in the track meet.
The pictures which the school ordered
will be delivered soon to the schoo
house. Those pictures which were
ordered were: "Old Santa Fe Trail,
Flagship Of Columbus Guardians
of the Coast Where the Sun Goes,
and Path Through the Forest Differ
ent organizations around the city have
selected pictures from the exhlbi
which was held in the school house
about three weeks ago. Through thu
efforts Of the Civic club they hav'
been able to send for the picture
which the individual clubs wanted AM
these pictures ought to arrive yer,
soon now.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Pupils in Miss Lanes room are going
to give play entitled, Samuel Morses
Telegraph The time of the play IS
1882 and the is in Morse's work
shop.
The characters are.
Samuel Morse .. Donald Riley
Alfred Vail ....-.... $685.. John lkeda
Judge Vail ................ George Stasviken
Monday and Tuesday, the boys and
girls of the eighth grade reading class
were divided into debating teams. The
girls were equally divided and debated
on the question, Resolved: That the
domestication of plants has contributed
more to the progress of man than has
the domestication of animals The
boys were also equally divided and
debated on the question, Resolved:
That electricity plays a more import
ant part in modern industry than
steam"
The art classes have been making
spring flowers and posters on Avoid
ing Colds
The girls physical education class
learned a new game last week called
Nine Court Basketball
The seventh grade made geography
graphs showing the imports and ex-
ports Of the United States.
Gordon Klench, of St Paul. enrolled
in the eighth grade, Monday morn
ing.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
Alaska Sealskin Back
in the Fashion Picture

Alaska sealskin, after generation
OF practical oblivion. has suddenly
rushed into the fashion picture and
become once more one OF the furs Of
the season. Its temperance is log
ical, for 1t Is great year for fashion
REVEALS, and all sorts OF fashion ideas
that flourished In the latter years Of
the last century are being brought out,
busted off and readjusted to suit the
modern age. With past performances
In style and durability in its favor,
with modern methods Of treating pelts
to give them new suppleness, Alaska
sealskin again takes its place as an
important fur.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
GRADE NEWS.

Jeanette Racicot was absent from
Miss McGrades room last week.
Mr. Dagget was visitor to Miss
Haubrick's room Wednesday.
Pupils absent from Miss Hostetter'
room were Kenneth Neils, June Luken-
will, Howard Eggerts, Bobby Bigelow
Harriet Sleizer, Geraldine Burke, and
Gloria Beccari.
Mr.. and Mrs. Devaney were visitors
to Miss Esther Shave's room last week
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
Sharp Practice

A matched order" i'll the Wall
Street vernacu,ar. Is an order to buy
given simultaneously with an order
to sell a similar number Of shares Of
the same stock. Such an order real
" amounts to fictitious sale and
gives the appearance Of activity in
stock that has no basis In actual de-
mand for that stock.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
sOPHoMOREs WIN CUP.

The cup awarded every six weeks
to the class having the greatest mem
Der Of honor points, was for this SIX
weeks won by the Sophomore class
The cup previously held by the Senior
class was presented to the Sophomore
president, George Rusher, by Jack
Rowland, Senior class member The
points made by the classes are as fol-
lows: Sophomores, 5.32, Freshman
4.96; Seniors, 4,40; and Juniors, 1886.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
Years Hottest Season

Dog days comprise the hot. sultry
season OF summer during parts Of
July and August. SO called from the
fact that the rising Of the dog star,
Sirius, the brightest star in the heav-
ems, is coincident with the rising OK
the sun. The ancients thought this
conjunction caused the intense heat
OF summer and the maladies which
then prevailed, hence the popular sup
position that dogs are likely TO 60 mad
at this season.
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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17

The new rough surfaced WOOL was
used for q dress that has everything
one could desire, in chic and practical
ity. The skirt Of black wool was
topped with a jacket blouse OF the
same fabric in bright shade of green.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
25 ounces for 25c
~

ing a living" She said that working
with flowers was a very interesting
work, if you enjoyed doing it. But for
some one that didn't like flowers, they
shouldn't try it, because you have to
work from morning to night, every day
in order to make success at it. She
also told of her greenhouse at Kalis-
pell. Mrs. Tobie had been away from
Kalispell since Monday and she thinks
she will find great change in flow
ers when she gets back.
Miss Stevenson's sixth grade history
class had debate last Friday on the
question: Which has done more tor
human happiness, the piano or the
sewing machine?' Another question
that they will use is (Which did more
for mankind, Bach or Eli Whitney,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
STRANGE AS TT SEEMS

Kathyrn Gratbo is a natural blonde.
c. M. Rusher passed in all four sub
iects last six weeks. This raised the
Junior class average tenth Of point.
Red Ashley is through with biology.
Norman Paar is good girls gym
coach.
George Rusher broke no hearts in
Whitefish
John Hughes passed two pupils in
Tipping H.
Mildred Lyons is well acquainted
with mild man. Tor he will be one
some day.
Woody Williams was broadcasting at
the schoolhouse last Friday.
Miss Witt has the library all to her
self the fifth period.
This is tough column to write
If you want these statements veri-
fled, address letter to us, place a
stamped self addressed envelope in
drop the letter in and see what hap
pens.
-
Miss Witt has supervision Of the de-
clamation in Libby this year. Twelve
students answered her call for, Those
interested in defamation" Many Of
these twelve haven't decided yet what
their selection or subject will be. The
people who turned out for defamation
are: Paul Detiens, Elizabeth Huchala
Melvin Knutson, Henry Nelson, Ger
trude Pival Anna Stuhlreiter, Gler
O'Neal, La Mar Rowland, George
Saunders, Elmer Stevens, Viola Bessey
Pauline Hough.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
MRS. TOBIE SPEAKS
TO OCCUPATION CLASS

Last Wednesday Mrs. Tobie of Kali
ispell spoke to the occupation class on
Flower raising as means of max
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17
STYLE NOTES
Gowns with daring decolletage

Gowns with daring decolletage ,
are approved. ,
Buttons are noted more and
more rs trimming.
/ Rough crepes are featured In
plain and printed versions. J
with a jacket" remains the
!. slogan for resort costumes.
Large soft bows In contrast
color trim velvet and crepe
/ frocks.
K Soft novelty-yarn weayes con-
tribute interest to spring coats
+ and suits.
{ The military silhouette OF
K broad shoulders and narrow
! waIstllne Is reflected In tailored
I sports types.
- y y n n. ~. H. X " X ~ 49, NANN ANkK
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-17

VIXEN millions Of
de~or keane rakns has<
fui - aafipfsctaoa n
csstiag electrically, can
yss akord y b ~ithos't =
ad~ntases' An electric
ra.ee in your kitchen
m>ans freedom from kit-
ci,u osres. Put dinner n
De own anytime IN d,e
dry you please and forget
L until dinner tlrnc.
Evening star., 1932-04-03

Committee. They are Mrs Randall
Haener, Mrs. Harry Kerr, Miss Anita
Phipus. Mrs. Henry L. Roosevelt, Mrs.
Corcoran Thorn and Mrs. Harold
Walker.
Another important conference COM
nittee, that OF Publications, is headed
bv Miss Marion Trumbull. Assisting
her are Mrs. Frederick H. Brooke Mrs,
G. Mathews Dick, Mrs. Reginald Huide-
koper, Mrs. S. Kent Legare, Mrs. Arthur
Evening star., 1932-04-03

for the national conference opening
April IL at the MayHower Hotel. Mrs.
Leonard is the sister OF Mrs. John w.
Garrett of Baltimore, wife Of the
American Ambassador to Italy.
Mrs. Leonard's guests, numbering
about so, will include the national
officers, among whom are Mrs. Charles
H. Sabin, Mrs Courtlandt Nicoll. Mrs.
Archibald Roosevelt, Mrs. E. Roland
Evening star., 1932-04-03

Hartman and Mrs. william c. Potter
Of New York City. Other guests viii
be chairmen Of each State division, tn
Guiding Mrs. William Beverly Mason.
Chairman, District Of Columbia division,
and the chairmen of special local COM
mittees arranging conference details.
Mrs. Lee Warren, chairman of local
arrangements, yesterday announced ad
ditional members Of the Reception
Evening star., 1932-04-03
Society Women Meeting
For Prohibition Conferenc,

Mrs. Henry Leonard, wife Of Mai.
Leonard. United States Marine Corps,
retired, viii be hostess at tea Monday,
April IL, in honor of the members of
the National Executive Committee OF
the Women's Organization for National
Prohibition Reform, who will be here
Evening star., 1932-04-03

Mount Vernon In Paris at the Sears,
Roebuck & Co. Art Galleries, 1l0e
Connecticut avenue, the evening Of
April 10, at 8 o'clock
The patrons and patronesses spon-
soring the lecture are: Mr.. Wilbur j.
Carr, Assistant Secretary of State, and
Mrs Carr; Mr.. c. Bascon Slemp and
Mr.. Harrison Dodge, superintendent Of
Mount Vernon, Va.
Evening star., 1932-04-03

G. McClintock, Mrs ingalls, Sard, Mrs.
Frederick Solger and Mrs. Horace
Westcott.
Gen. Horton to Speak
On Paris Mount Vernon
Brig. Gen. William Z. Horton will
deliver O. lecture on the subject Of
Evening star., 1932-04-03

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cherry and maple of most eff
fective design and decorative
in finish, with that soft old
cherry color so intimately as
sociated with Pilgrim days.
8 pieces = twin semi-poster
beds, bureau and mirror, chest,
dressing table, mite table, chair
and bench.
Regular SOzS
Evening star., 1932-04-03
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The famous Cape Cod Group
in genuine mahogany, typical
in design and finish of the
early New England period. 8
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beds, bureau with hanging
mirror, dressing table with
hanging mirror, mite table,
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Evening star., 1932-04-03
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