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The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-14
Donate Millions Annually
for Worthless Stocks.

New York.-lt is possible. from
all accounts. here in this advanced
year OF 1898. 10 sell stock mind
ed New Yorker a nice choice batch
or blue sky over his head-Or even
a few shares of stock IN the whole
empyrean expanse of it.
The thing is being done. for a fact,
every day in the week.
Data compiled by the state attor-
ney generals office show that the
gulllGle wise men of Gotham" and
their fellow citizens upstate, are in
~estinG upwards of S4S.UO0OO0 of
good United States money annually
in just such worthless securities,
and this in apparent Oblivion Of the
fact that the worst depression In
all history is hitting on eight cylin-
ders. The aniediluvian vintage OF
some of the schemes they fall for
ana the wide publicity given the
racker apparently makes no differ
ence whatever In their equations.
Since the big boom that rose to
such dizzy heights and made so
many paper fortunes fU- those who
rode with IL back In 1929. the pub
lie has gone thoroughly stock mind
the average New Yorker a few
shares in almost any old thing that
comes 10 mind. providing he has
enough left from the slump 10 meet
the first payment.
s48,oCo,0oo Invested"
The public's known investments"
in fake stock during the last calen-
dar year amounted to SiS.352, ,465.
according To statistics gathered by
the state bureau of statistics. which
was set up by the attorney generals
Office 10 ferret out and block blue
sky" ventures. The total may have
been considerably more. More than
1900 of th' victims complained TO
the bureau and sought its help in
avenging their wrongs or recover
ing part OF their lost funds.
The bureau was instrumental In
compelling the restoration of $l.735.-
963 and in having some ia of the
concerns specializing in such stock"
placed in the hands of receivers and
146 of the individual promoters
hailed 10 bar for criminal prosecu-
tion. But. as the comparison shows.
this was only drop in the bucket
The report. while rejoicing that
substantial progress was being made
in curbing the gentry, was driven TO
the mournful conclusion that ''it is
probably true that the gullible in
vestor will remain ever with US. but
IL Is hoped thar the enforcement of
the Martin act. with consequent pub
licity. coupled with the recent disas
trous experience of the public In
wildcat speculation. has done much
TO educate the prospective pur-
chaser in the selection of proper In
yestments"
They Come and Go.
Under the Martin act. as amend
ed last year. the attorney general
is empowered to bring permanent
injunctiOns against persons selling
fraudulent securities In this state
10 prevent their dealing in any Sc
curities Such suits have been in
strumental In closing out scores of
bucket shops and kindred con-
Germs in the last year. However.
new ones seem To spring up in their
places. and an army of fake sales
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-14
Squatters Use Home
in Owners Absence

Loveland. CoIo.-When Carl
Gooch and his wife went TO Cal.
ifornia. "squatters" moved into
the Gooch residence and made
themselves at home.
Upon his return to I.oveland
GoOch discovered that the unin-
vited guests had moved out with
some of the furniture. linen. tow.
els and clothing. They had used
a quantity of coal and wood and
had depleted the pantry shelves.
The only satisfaction Gooch was
able 10 get out of the visit was
the knowledge that the squat
ters" were clean. They had taken
a bath and left the water in the
bathtub as evidence.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-14
Wise Guys' ProUe to
Be Easiest Of Dubes

men blossom out to replace every
one put away by process of law. AS
one observer was moved to comment
recently. the stock racket statesmen
seem TO have overlooked the fact
that a severe business depression Is
on.
More than so per cent of the
known victims are women, a big pro-
portion of them housewives.
Widows with new inheritances are
favorite bats with the FOUNDERS. and
the sucker lists" are filled with
the names of well-to-do. bereaved
ladies who have no husbands to say
them may"
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-14
Food for Wild Fowl Is
Improving, Say Reports


Eelgrass. the staple food of sea
brant and an important forage plant
for Canada geese and black ducks,
seems to be coming back in some
sections of its Atlantic coast range,
where serious shortages have oc-
CURED recently. reports the bureau
OF biological survey. of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Eelgrass has in the past regained
its abundance after similar short
ages.
In some parts of its range from
Labrador TO North Carolina, the
eelgrass apparently disappeared dur
ing 1881 and 1882, and In other sec
tions the supply dwindled seriously.
Effects OF this shortage on wild
fowl, however, have not been so
severe as was feared. the birds hav
ing turned to some extent to other
sources of food. Brant populations
may have been reduced by decreases
In the number of young raised the
last two summers, but adults win
tering in most parts of the eastern
seacoast this year are In fair to
good" condition.
Because of the great Importance
of eelgrass to wild fowl, the bio
logical survey and the Canadian ma
tional parks branch have both made
studies of the shortage, but the
cause has not yet been determined.
These agencies are charged with
the protection of waterfowl in ac-
cordance with the migratory bird
treaty between the United States
and great Britain.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-14
Heavy Pigs Grow Faster

The birth weight of pigs has an
important bearing in weight for the
first six months, the United States
Department of Agriculture found
after observing 1.429 hogs at its ex-
pertinent station at Miles City.
Mont. during the five-year period,
beginning in 1927 and ending in
1881.
The department found that the
pigs varied in weight at birth from
one and a half pounds to four
pounds, with most of them weighing
from two and a half to three pounds.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-14
Poker Tourney Still
On After II Years

cents. Most of the players who
have been in the game for twenty
years say they are about even.
The game Is for recreation only,
and they do not concern themselves
much about the winnings.
1t was In the early sos. before
Marcy had been put on the Wau-
kesha county map, that Matt Marks,
who was born In the neighborhood,
opened q tavern on the Lisbon road.
The community consisted of pros
porous farms, and farmers on their
way to Milwaukee stopped at the
tavern to feed their horses and take
meals.
Town Never Grew Large.
Some years after Marks estab-
lished his tavern the farmers In the
vicinity founded Marcy, but il is
still small place. having a pOpu-
lation today of less than fifty.
Besides several farms, Marcy con-
sists of the tavern. the public
school, church and n graveyard.
A blacksmith shop closed sometime
ago.
Forty-seven years ago Matt Marks
and his brother Pierce and a few
of their friends started playing sew
en-card peek as q pastime. and II
is this game that has been running
ever since. OF the original players
in the game, Pierce Marks, a ma.
tive of the town of Brookfield. is
still playing. Matt died about six
teen years ago.
Sessions on Three Days.
Sessions are held every Wednes
day and Saturday evening and Sun
day afternoon and evening. When
night games are on, the rule Is that
the session must close at 10 80.
Strangers are not allowed to par
ticipate In the game, and an out
slider can play only when a regular
member of the party introduces him
as friend. That does not happen
very often, but there have been oc-
casions when city poker players
have tried to show these rural ex-
perts how the great American game
ought TO be played.
Some of these city fellows have
managed to hold their own, but
most Of them have learned a lesson
or two when they have tried their
skill against the Marcy old-timers.
The latter are too old at the game
to take bluff.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-14
Where Most People Live

Nearly half of the population of
continental United States lives in o.
metropolitan districts.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
CENTRAL NEWS.

The pupils in Miss Slaves room
made Eskimo dolls last week. 20
Friday the first graders had dol
party. The girls brought their Christ
mas dolls and the boys brought their
Christmas cars.
Miss Fuller's room made an Eskimo
scene with cotton and wire.
The first graders in Miss Fuller
room made a radio and microphone
They broadcast SONGS and stories.
Lois Russell read story in Miss
Slaves room Monday morning
Three new students are enrolled IT
the central building, Erwin Gardipee
Emil Gardipee and May Gardipee.
Mrs. Brinton visited in Miss Hostel
ter's room on Monday.
Genera Beasely was absent iron
school Monday.
Miss Liebe's room is reviewing fol
six weeks tests.
Jacuueline Houck was absent from
school Monday and Tuesday
Miss Haubrick's reading class broad
cast over their radio station, sOho
every Monday morning.
Mrs. Krebbs visited school Monday
Lowell Dutton and Louis Beasley
were absent from school Monday.
Verna Clough, Betty Beccari and
Ted Ledun were absent from school
last week.
Mrs. collars visited school Friday
The second graders played the story
of Hansel and Gretel in Miss Shave's
room last week.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
Produces MANY Millions.

notwithstanding to a report
released in Spokane, in 1882 the Con-
solidated Mining and Smelling COM
pany of Canada produced at Trail, B.
e., metals valued at s10,797 600 by esti-
mate. This comparable with s15,242,OO(
in 1881, s28052,0 900 in 1890, $33, 912, O0(
in 1929, $39,477 900 in 1926, the record
high, and s6,836OO0 in 1921. Production
from its mines was reduced by the
company and the prices of the metals
were lowest in 1892.
Of gold, the value of the 1882 prod
uct was $679,600; silver 81 ,566, $50; cop
per 043,508; lead $5,389,8l8; zinc 49,
095896; and cadmium, $21, 760, all esti-
mated
While ore receipts from CONSOLIDATED
mines were decreased those from Gus
toners were increased largely, due
mainly, it is probable, to the desire Of
miners to be self-sustaining.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19

Archie Carr of Troy is in the city
today.
: r. w. Carey of Eureka is "a visitor
in the city today.
Don't forget the pinochle party given
by the women of the Moose, January
rs, at s p. m. IT
Brand new Electric Percolator for
sale at bargain. Colonial model,
beautiful design. Inquire at this of
flee. II
Mrs. A. d. Macdonald of Kalispell,
of the child protection bureau, was
in Libby last Thursday and brought
to the city five Gardipee children from
the Fisher river district. Mrs. Macdon-
aid placed the children temporarily in
the care of Mrs. Viola Jacobs, until
such time as they can be committed
to state home by the district court.
While this is being done they will be
charge on the county poor fund
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
Seven Take Examination.

Payne Templeton, S. F. Ropson and
the Rev. Chas. A. Wilson of Kalispell
were in Libby Tuesday and Wednes-
day giving examinations to candidates
for appointment to the office of proba-
ton officer Twenty-four candidates
took similar examinations at Kalispell
last week. The seven taking the ex-
aminations here were H. P. Weyde-
meyer of Fortine, w. c. Albee of Eu-
reka, NJ G. Candee Of Jennings, Avery
Kemp, L. G. Townsend, O. G. Gompi
and Robert Peterson of Libby. From the
thirty -one taking the examination, the
names of the three making the highest
standings will be submitted. to Judge
j. E. lockwood. and from the three
he will select one for appointment tc
the office.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
LIBBY DEFEATED BY TROY.

After one week of practice the Lib
by high school basket ball team met
Troy for its first game of the season
last Friday night, with the final score
25-14 in favor of Troy.
The game started with both teams
holding their own, the score at the
end of the first quarter being TT, but
by a rapid series of passes, Troy
doubled her score and held Libby from
scoring. The score at the end of the
second quarter being 14-7.
During the second half Libby piled
up seven more scores, but Troy chalked
up II, making the final score 25-14
Coach Hughes sent in his second
string in the last two minutes of play,
and from the showing they made it is
evident that there is somes good ma
terial in reserve.
Libby will meet Columbia Falh Fri
day on the local floor, and the prelim-
mary game will start at 7.30.
The Libby high school team and the
Libby town team will travel to Eure-
ka and mix with the Eureka high
school and town team respectively on
Saturday, the 2Ist.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
E.J. Barkee was in Spokane on Sun

E. j. Barkee was In Spokane on Sum
day attending a meeting Of store man
ayers Of the j. c. Penney Co. Mr.
Barkee states that the managers and
officers Of the company who were pres
ent at the meeting are very enthusiast
tic. over prospects for improved BUSH
ness conditions this year.
Libby theatre goers will be given an
extra treat this week in two fine pic
lures at the Kootenai theatre. The
great actor, Lionel Barrymore, will be
featured in 1.-THE Washington Mosque
rade," a picture that exposes some OF
the inner political life in Washington
and that is attracting much attention
The other feature is the always pop
ular stars-Fredric March and Sylvia
Sidney-in "Merrily We Go TO He'll.
This picture is also ranked by critics
as one Of unusual merit.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
JUNIOR HIGH JOTS.

Old Man Depression has been routed
from the sixth grade geography class,
and monument erected IN his menu
ory
This is evident from the fact that
Miss Smiths class have planted a
flower, the component parts Of which
are coal iodized salt, bluing and
have named this new specie "Depres-
sion Flower"
Mrs. VIM. Farris served in the ca
pacity Of substitute last Thursday and
Friday, in the absence of Mrs. Irene
Stevens. who was Ill.
Mrs. Jean Riley, Mrs. George lkeda
and Mrs. VIM. Hansen were visitors IN
the sixth grade. ,
The sixth grade will make a study
of current events the next semester.
Ursula Gardipee and Anna Gardipee
are new students enrolled in Junior
High.
Mr.. Nordstrom's civic classes are
making a citizenship poster.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Reported by the Lincoln County ABB
stract Co.
Northern Pacific Ry Co to to ]. Neils
Lbr. Co. QCD All Sec. 8 T. 81 r. 81 N1a
Is; All % and all of Sec. 35 r. 50 r.
81 $1OO
Lincoln County to Harvey S. Harris
QCD Lot is Blk Libby Orig $1,000.
Lincoln County to Harvey S. Harris
QCD Lots 13-14-15 B 5 Libby Orig
$50
Nina NJ Blackburn to Florence H.
Fetterly WD N Al # Of Lot 5 B 6 Eu-
reka s1.00.
Lincoln County to Grace |. Hovey
QCD Land in 18-31-33 $4,000.
Gust Strom to AGdna e. Stron WD
SWINE SENW -NWSE-E12SW 26-E12
NV E1zNWNW- E1aW1zNWNW 1882
20 $100
Rebecca Shea to- Russell N. White
field WD Lots 12-13-23 Blk % Libby
Orig. $1O0.
II. D. Whiting to Mrs. c. N. Brawley
WD Land in Lots 1916 Blk s list add.
W. Troy s1.O0.
II. D. Whiting to Mrs. c. II Brawley
WD Lots "a Blk. S w Troy S100.
H. D. Whiting to Mrs. G. H. Brawley
WD Lot Gordon's Beach S1O0.
Reported by the Lincoln County Alb
stract Co.
Lincoln County to Morgan e. Thomas
QCD Lots 1-2-3 Sl2 Lot 4 Blk Sec
ond Addition w. Troy $l16.5I
Lincoln County to Morgan E. Thomas
QCD Lots 1892 Blk W Troy $40
County Treas. to Lincoln County I'D
Lot s Blk 2 Libby Orig $1654.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19

son, NJ. L. Aasen, E. L. COPYRIGHT, aid
B. Hunter, Messers. O. Nordstrom, A.
J. Desonia, J.. G. Hughes, and NJ Paar
The color scheme was orange and
white, and the center piece was large
orange japanese lantern, small Ian
terms being used for place cards.
Another dinner was served the eco
Monies class Wednesday evening with
almost the entire faculty in attendance
These dinners provide an opportunity
for the home economics class to put
into practice the information gained
in class work, and to provide expert
ence in cooking and serving meals.
A nominal charge Of 35c. is made to
cover expenses.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19

County Commissioner Kensler is 6
business visitor in Libby today.
Walter Neils left yesterday evening
on business trip to Spokane.
]. B. Plat. deputy u. S. Marshall
of Helena. was In the city this morn
ing on official business.
Mrs. w. E. Dexter left Wednesday
afternoon for Minnesota where she will
visit with sister, who Is not in very
good health.
Tonight, the 10Th, the American Le-
gion and Auxiliary will hold their
meeting at the Legion hall. After the
business meeting and initiation, the
Legion will meet with the Auxiliary
for sociable time, which will be an in
door trackmeet Pot luck supper al
the close.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19

BOZEMAN.-Of the five principal
crops produced in the United States,
three are grain crops; corn is the
largest in planted acreage and in vol
ume of production with 100 million
acres and from two to three billion
bushels; wheat with 50 to SO million
acres is third in area, being exceeded
by the hay acreage; the acreage of oats
is the fourth largest with around 40
million acres and cotton is fifth with
slightly under 40 million acres, accord
ing to the U. S. department of agricul-
ture. =.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
Sapphire's Many Shapes

Sapplires occur IN such igneous
rocks as GRANTEES. syenites rhyolites
especially In rocks rich In aluminium
and also In mptamornhnsed STRATA as
sociated with tnurmaiine spinel and
garnets In the niItural state. says
Nature Magazine. they may be elfher
double pyraInidal hexnguns or SIX
sided. barrelshnped crystals or water
rolled. rounded pebbles. These gems
are. next to the diamond. the hardest
Of all natural substances
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
Ben Coffman and Perry Wilson Of
Troy were in Libby Saturday on bust
ness matters.
Another Surprise Party.

A group of friends gathered in sur
prise party on Mr.. Sam Tefeau last
Saturday evening, the pleasant affair
being held at the home of Mr. Jim
Crotteau. Pinochle was played, with
guests seated at five tables. High score
prizes fell to Mrs. c. w. Gildea and
Mr.. ], F. McCully Mrs. Gildea also
won a travelling prize for holding one
hundred aces and Mrs. Gamache a
similar prize for holding 300 pinochle
Refreshments were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
JUDGE c. w. POMEROY
RESUMES LAW PRACTICE

Kalispell Times. After 10 years OF
success and accomplishment on the
bench Of the district court of the Eley-
enth judicial district, Judge G.. w
Pomerov on Saturday left the court
room where he has for three successive
terms presided as arbiter and enjoyed
the loyal corporation Of lawyer and
layman The Judge is not going into
retirement but will resume the practice
of law which was interrupted by his
public service.
He has established officers in the
Whips block, the location occupied
previously by the Northern Montana
Forestry association, and with a wealth
of knowledge and experience which
only the privileged few may attain, he
will again be saluted as leading mem
Der of the bar His judicial mind was
recognized throughout the state and be-
ing thus equipped his advice will
speedily be sought by important clients,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
NEW SUBJECTS OFFERED.

Four new subjects will be offered
for the new semester which begins
Monday, January 23.
Occupation will be the new course
offered In place of social science,
psychology will be given In place OF
sociology, and economics will take the
place of journalism.
Advanced mathematics. will be Of
fered to those who desire further train
ing in mathematics.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19

ANY new thing the youngster wants
to do to help you. give him a chance
to do 1t. 1t may cause you a lot more
work In the end but 1t will either teach
him how to do the job In the future
or else he will learn how much work
his parents go to. to do 1t for him. In
either case II Is good for him.-Grit.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
Parker-Day Wedding.

Clarence Parker and Fern Day, both
of Libby, were married at the Method
ist parsonage by the Rev. r. v. Crater
Tuesday evening at o'clock. Mansel
Parker and Miss Eleanor Jewell were
witnesses. Following the ceremony q
wedding lunch was served at the home
Of Miss Jewell. Many friends here will
wish the young couple much happiness
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
NOTICE.
OF Closing OF Registration Books for
the Annual City and Town Elections
to Be Held in Lincoln County, Mon
fana Anril 1879


the Annual City and Town Elections
to Be Held in Lincoln County, Mon
tana, April 8. 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the reg
|istration books for the annual elections
sto be held in Libby, Eureka and Troy,
in Lincoln County, Montana, will be
open at the County Clerks office on
all legal das-s between the hours Of
800 A. M and 500 P. M up to and
including February s16, 1888 for the
purpose Of registering for the City
election
Registration Books Close Thursday,
February 16. 1888.
| Electors wishing to vote at the above
election must have their names on the
registration books for their respective
wards before the books are closed.
Electors of Libby wishing to reg
lister must register by appearing In
person at the office, of the County
Clerk in the Court House. Electors of
Eureka and Troy may register at the
office Of the County Clerk, or before
a deputy registrar, notary public or
Justice Of the Peace in the manner
PROVIDED by law.
If you failed to vote at the last Gen
eral Election in November, 1882, and
have not since registered you should
register at once. II you have changed
your residence from the ward where
you were formerly registered you
should have your registration card
transferred to the ward where you
now reside. See that your name is
properly registered
If You Are Not Registered You Can
not Vote.
(SeaD WALTER L. WOLF,
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Regis
ter Of Lincoln County, Montana
Dated at Libby this 10th day of
January, 1888. j12-f9-5t
.ef fhe acknowledgements helm vo.t
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
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Genius

Genius, like the lark, Is apt TO de-
spise Its nest upon the earth, and
waste Its time in fiutterlng and quay
ering among the clouds; but common
sense Is the humber fowl. which picks
up the barley-corn and crows and fat
tens at leisure.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
Monarch and Cat

"A Cat May Look at King" Is the
title of a pamphlet which was pub
lished In 1862. The expression crept
into the language, and when a queen
occupied the throne 1t was altered to
suit the time.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
POINTS GIVEN MEMBERS.

The Honor Society of Libby high
school held its regular monthly meet
ing last Thursday evening.
Talks were given by Mr.. George
Hayes and. MIR. George Vogt, after
the routine business had been trans
acted
Points were given to those who par
ticipated in the Annual Antics pro
gram,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
.25YearsAgOIn Libby

(From the File of the Western News
". T. Vaughn is circulating petition
asking for subscriptions for the pur-
pose of constructing road up Libby
creek to the placer mines on that
stream A little more than five miles
of new road will have tcr be cut out
to connect the Howard placers with
Libby.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-19
HOME ECONOMICS DINNER

The home economics class served a
hastily prepared dinner Friday eve
ming with the following attending; The
Misses E. M. Shave, r. p Madden, s,
v. Fuller, Fl. E. Smith, G. L. Steven