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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23
Agnes Getty, Montana Woman,
Writes Noue1 on Country Life;
Is Graduate of State University

A brightly tinted though none the less
accurate picture of village life in west
ern Montana is presented with decid-
eddy romantic appeal in the novel BLUE
Gold" by a new-found writer from our
own Treasure state. The background
is one which should strike all western
readers forcefully with its familiar and
realistic atmosphere. The hamlet of
Boxcar, an unsung siding on the main
line" q tiny cluster of false-fronted
frame business establishments and
lack-luster dwellings transfixed by the
railroad and a dusty highway, is as
typically Montanan as bitter root.
Readers will Immediately recognize
in it innumerable similar communities
that Lie sequestered in the more isolat-
ed portions of the state, epitomizing
with their kerosene lamps, naive social
customs and elf-centered existence the
final fringe Of "the Last Frontier"
blue Gold" was written by Agnes
K. Getty of Deer Lodge. She was edu-
Gated in the public schools of Montana
and obtained her bachelor and master
of arts degrees in English from the
State university. Her experience in
cludes that of s~tenographer, lifeguard
and swimming instructor, high school
and university teacher and journalist.
She is a contributor of the Chaucer
research monographs which appeared
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23

cidental characters are woven into the
pattern through injection of such as
Mr.. Bair, the professor" Mrs. Slim,
the lady b%ootlegger, and a dozen or so
others in more or less pertinent roles.
The story shapes nicely toward its first
crescendo.
Allie meets Blue Hamilton.
He is a singular mixture of rugged
manhood, staunch ideals and whimsical
attitudes. AS their association grows
into warm friendship Allie discovers
that Blue exemplifieS the spirit of that
indefinable something that had inspir-
ed her hasty departure from her former
life. Follows a delightful series of
chapters, crammed with better than
ordinary red-blooded romance. Stu
atoms arise which throw the whole
plot into fiasco and Allie is crushed by
the vision of her Blue Gold" idol ap-
parently collapsing dismally. OF course,
it is all a mistake and in the end
everything is rectified most tenderly,
but to divulge the method whereby that
is accomplished would be to spoil your
future entertainment. Suffice it to
say that at the final bow all the char
acters appear in just the contours you
had been hoping that they would.
The majestic beauty Of the Clark
Fork of the Columbia and the grandeur
Of the Cabinet range were never de-
scribed with more appreciative artistry.
Glimpses Of Butte and intermittent
flashes of other Montana scenes lend
touches Of appealing color. The author
knows her Montana we'll and has
threaded her knowledge on an engaging
plot. The result is a diverting drama
Of the west today, rich and clean,
pleasantly free from grotesque sophisti-
cation, yet not mawisk with the senti-
mentality that sticks to the roof Of the
mouth. You'll be hearing considerable
about this book before spring. Your re-
! viewer takes pleasure in prescribing it.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23
Acid Burns Pupils in
Benton Laboratory

Several students in a laboratory class
were quite severely burned by the bot
tom dropping out of a jar of carbonat-
ed sulphuric acid. Genevieve Ritland
and Jean Colby were the most severely
burned and their injuries are quite ser
ious, according to a recent press dis
patch from Fort Benton. Students re-
ceiving minor burns were Betty Urton,
Lois Lang, Emil johnson, Wilbur Brad
ley and Sidney Kurth.
The class was experimenting with
the acid and Emil johnson picked up
the jar. The bottom gave away and
the students, all grouped around close,
were splashed or had the liquid soak
into their clothing. Miss Ritland re-
ceived severe burns at her wrist and
her right arm and right leg were Sc
verely burned, the left leg quite severely
burned from the knee down. Miss Colby
had her arm and both legs severely
burned also.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23
WHITE KING, THE
POPULAR SOAP
WOMEN BUY WHITE KING BE.
CAUSE THEY RECEIVE A SUPER
TOR PRODUCT

The value Of soap, today, is deter
mined by the number of require
ments for its use in which it excels.
No longer do women buy a soap Just
because it comes in a larger pack
age, because it is a certain color, or
because it sells for a little less.
The influences of modern life have
developed a new sense Of comparison
in the woman's viewpoint of buying.
She no longer judges the value Of an
article from its appearance, but delves
into the innermost details of its con-
tent and preparation in relation to its
ultimate uses.
This critical analysis when applied
to soap, means that the value of a soap,
today, depends upon its quality to meet
specific requirements in performance.
It must be mild, so as not to affect the
most delicate fabrics and colors. It
must be positive in action, to cleanse
thoroughly, but not injure the finest
filmy materials with which it comes
in contact. It must be economical to
use.
These are the primary requirements
of a good soap, and, according to F. H
Merrill, president Of the White King
Soap company, as a guide to insure
getting a soap containing all such quail
tiles you must get a pure nut and veg
etable oil soap.
A vegetable and cocoanut oil soap
is the mi kind of soap which dissolves
readily, even in tepid water, quickly
forming a prism-like surface Of creamy
suds. 1t cleanses thoroughly, and its
compact form, free from excessive
moisture, fluffing and filters, make it
not only economical but cheaper by far
in the long run.
Asked if White King Granulated soap
is a nut and vegetable oil soap, Mr..
Merrill replied, Most certainly"
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23
personal effects and other household

personal effects and other household
articles.
Officials allowed the farmer to cross
the line, but mad. it understood that
the lows were dutiable. according to
w. H.. BARLEY, collector of customs.
O'Connell. however, held to his con-
tention that the animals were beasts
Of burden and under the tariff act
should be entered free.
Customs inspectors informed Mr..
BARLEY that in a distance Of about 800
yards travelled by the train after cross
ing the line two heifers played out and
some other cows got down in their
harness, indicating, in their opinion,
that the animals were not accustomed
to the harness and had not been driv-
en- to the line from Mankato, a distance
of about so miles. Officials further
commended that there were no tracks
to show that the train of cow and
wagons had moved over the trail from
Mankota.
The collars used on the COWS were
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23
PurceN's Claim
Legal Is Ruling

r. R. Purcell's claim for $351.60 for
services and expenses as a member of
the state water conservation board can
be legally paid, Attorney General Ray
mond T. Maggie has ruled in an opinion
requested by State Auditor John J.
Holmes.
Holmes had held up the claim pend
ing a ruling on whether the water board
members were subject to the 81 a day
expense limitation that affects certain
state officers.
1T is possible" Maggie said, "the leg
islature did make an exception in favor
of the water conservation board"
He pointed out that the act creating
the board provides that the members
shall receive actual travelling and
maintenance expenses"
The act, Maggie added, "fixes the COM
pensation of an appointed member of
the board at $40 per day for each day
actually engaged in the performance
Of the duties Of his office, so that Mr..
Purcell does not come within the class
of persons on monthly or yearly sal
aries
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23

When is a GOV not a cow or when is
a COW a beast of burden seems to be the
question involved in a recent customs
service case, in which a Canadian
farmer harnessed and drove II milk
cows over the international boundary
line and held that the animals should
be duty free as they were beasts of
burden.
The farmer, Frank O'Connell, of
Mankato, Sask., had the II cows head
ed south at the line when custom Of
ficalS arrived to make their inspection.
There were two four-cow teams, each
hitched to a wagon, a two-cow team
hitched to a moving machine and an
other COW hitched to a hay rake.
O'Comnell notified officials he was
coming and asked that he be inspect
ed for entry into the United States.
At the given hour officials found the
farmer and his animals at the line at
a point about three miles north Of
Greve in Phillips county. Piled on the
wagons were beds, a sleigh, boxes of
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23

Here is one way to move but it proved a rather expensive one for the owner of these four milk cows who
held anrc omg he internationally boundary line from Canada that the cows were beast of bmen and
others When the owners failed to pay aed r The cows were 6hed to the wpn with regular hoe
haSSc collars and ALL
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23

strapped around their necks the same
way that they are used on a horse.
Ordinarily, customs officials explain
ed, a horse collar is turned upside down
On an OK when a regular yoke is not
available.
The animals we're seized for viola
ton of the tariff act and held in a
pasture near the line. A volume Of
correspondence between O'ConneIl and
custom officials took place over a per-
iod of weeks and the farmer quoted
sections of the tariff act at length to
support his contention that the ami
mails should be entered duty free.
Section 1907 of the tariff act pro-
vides that teams of animals includ-
ing horses and wagons actually in use
for the purpose of such immigration
can be entered without duty.
O'Connell was given an opportunity
to pay the duty on the cows. MI. Bart
ley said. He was unable to raise the
money and the animals were sold Feb
ruary %, at the ranch lear Greve where
they had been pastured.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23

in the Modern Languages association
and to the Middle English dictionary
sponsored by the University of Michi-
gan. This is her first venture in fic-
ton.
Miss Getty adds more name to
the frightening list of Montana writ
ers with this publication by the Caxton
Printers, Ltd, of Caldwell, Idaho.
The story carries a lifting theme Of
love interest throughout, well-paced
and colored to a nicely for enjoyable
light reading. But it is more than a
superficial romance for the mere sake
of being such. It is a remarkably au-
thentic and artistic portrayal of true
western character, petty village cor
flicts and convincing drama. The auth
or has caught a number of delightfully."-
actual types and drawn them with con-
Siderate appreciation. Best Of all, she
has motivated them logically and with
an excellent eye for balance. In the
opinion of this reviewer the story is
definitely the best nonhiStorical ro-
nance so far to be written against the
scenic setting of u state by one of its
authors.
Allie Warren, daughter of a prom
inent and well-to-do Seattle doctor,
feels an urge to try her own wings be-
fore settling ir%revocably on the gilded
perch which her mode of life provides
as its ultimate destiny. Forsaking the
amenities of wealth and that status
loosely defined as position, she sneaks
away and takes a job as school ma
am" in the geographical mote of Box
car, Mont. Arriving there, she is at first
terrifically disappointed. She begins
to feel as though she had perhaps been
a trifle hasty in foreswearing the shell
tered life. Everything in Boxcar was
reduced to practically the lowest terms
of civilized communal existence. She
was appalled,, but she nevertheless re-
| solved to give it a trial.
The family with whom she boarded
formed the leading element of the cit
izenry. There was a clustering, good
natured husband, a war-torn invalid
brother -in-law and a catty, envious
wife who formed the nucleus of the
household. Allies roommate proved to
be a thoroughly lovable character, hale
and hearty though secretly grieving
over the undeniable truth that she was
fast approaching the state of being a
typical "old maid schoolma'am." In
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23
Assault Victim Recovering

John Neukam, of Missoula, elderly
victim of what officials describe as an
attempted ak murder, is recovering
from a skull fracture and deep cuts on
the head and Sheriff J. E. Thompson
announced first degree assault charges
probably would be filed against John
Bland, named as Neukam's assailant.
Neukam has refused to talk of the at
tack but neighbors of the two men in
a cabin district of the north side de-
scribed a fight in which they said Neu-
kan was injured.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23

Elk and Deer Fat In South Fork Area
It took william Rush. game expert,
for the United States forest service,
seven days to hike out Of the South
fork wilderness of the Flathead country
after he had flown to the area In less
than an hour. Rush inspected big game
on the South fork and found the elk
and deer fat and in excellent cond1-
ton after q relatively mild winter. Coy
otes had killed only a few deer. The
game expert estimated he walked about
100 miles on snowShoeS.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23
Butte Policeman
Appeals to Court

Arguments in the case Herbert
ONeall against Mayor Archie McTag-
CART Of Butte to compel him to certify
his (ONeall's) appointment as a police
man to the city council were heard by
the state supreme court.
A writ Of mandate ordering the mayor
to make his certification wa issued
in district court. The appeal was made
from that order.
O'Neall was laid off the police force
when 1t "a reduced.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23
Brief Case Found, Cash Recovered

Recently Mrs. Iris McCreedy of Mis-
soula left a briefcase containing $3.50 in
cash and postal savings certificates in
a Missoula store and when she return
ed to look for it it had disappeared.
Later the case with its contents un-
disturbed was in the police station
awaiting the return of its owner, who
is visiting Hot Springs. v. H. Miller
telephoned officers that he had found
the case on the street, where it had
apparently been thrown from an auto
mobile.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23
Kaufman Inheritance Tax Set

N"u1II0H IV0uCC lux SCG
The estate of the late Louis E. Kauf-
man, pioneer Montana stockman, will
pay a n inheritance tax of Sc, 628.1O to
the state, according to final report of
the state board of equalization, filed
in district court a few days ago. The
estate was appraised at $145, 532.71 in
Guiding $45,957 worth of realty and $685.
329.95 in stocks and bonds, and of the
total $~13,858.74 is taxable. Decree set
ting final accounting of George E.
Stadler and Harry H. Kaufman, the
executors, and authorizing distribution
was also handed down by Judge w. H.
Poorman.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23

The Latter Day Saints church now
has IS seminaries in its school system
in five western states.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-03-23

Freight carloadings in Japan for No
vember were IA per cent above the
eleventh month Of 1882.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-10

the present national emergency.
Nearly 1000 schools did not open
at all this year." said Secretary Graz
tree In summary Of the critical sit
uation which accompanied the award
to the local post. 1T was estimated
that 10 times as many schools would
have been closed by April l. II the
friends of education in congress and
among the citizenry everywhere had
not appealed to state and government
for emergency relief to prevent chill
dren from being robbed Of their right
full heritage. The American Legion
has rendered valiant service in this
defense Of the schools.
"A few years ago members OF the
American Legion were defending
democracy against European imperi-
alism," continued Secretary Crabtree.
Nov they are defending democracy
against the selfishness and greed
which would undermine the principle
upon which democracy rests-equal-
tty Of opportunity. The fight to pro-
tect the right Of all to fair chance
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-10
Reed May Run for
Old Seat in Senate

Kansas City, May 1O.-(P)-Former
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri.
said on his arrival here Thursday
from Chicago that he had not defin-
itely decided whether he would seek
the Democratic nomination for his old
seat in the United States senate.
Asked II there was possibility he
would be a candidate, he shrugged
his shoulders and said:
"All things are possible"
Shown Chicago news reports quot
ing him as saying that Il think I'll
try it," the former senator stated he
would not say that he had been mis-
quoted.
But I do think someone who'll tell
the people what's going on at Wash
ington should rum he added.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-10
N0NP ARTISANS HERE
ORGANIZE GROUP TO
SUPPORT THORESEN
100 Persons From All Parts Of
County Launch Drive for
Grand Forks Man

A Thoresen-f for Governor club was
organized here Wednesday night by
100 Nonpartisan Leaguers from all
parts Of Burleigh county.
r. G. Abelein Of Menoken was eleced
chairman, s. A. Nelson Of Wilton. vice
chairman and liver Enget Of Bismarck,
secretary-treasurer.
Plans were made for a Thoresen-
for-governor rally in the Bismarck
City Auditorium May "a at s .. m.
with T. H. H. Thoresen. endorsed for
governor by the jamestown Nonpar-
tisan League convention, to give the
principal address. Other candidates
on the Thoreson ticket are expected to
be here for the occasion. Thoreson's
speech will be broadcast over KFYR.
The club will work toward organiza-
ton Of the county as part of an &C.
tive campaign In behalf Of the Thore-
son ticket.
A resolution adopted by the meet
ing directed severe criticism at Gov.
William LANCER, and expressed 'im-
plicit confidence in r. H. H. Thoresen
as a man of sterling character and
admirable qualifications"
Text Of Resolution
The resolution reads:
Whereas, the people Of this state
are passing through a period of econ
omlc depression, of business INSTALL
ility, Of drought and low prices for
farm products, Of general unemploy-
r1ent and restitution, the equal Of
which has never before been expert.
enced in North Dakota, and
Whereas, it has been manifest for
over year that the present governor
OF the state is wholly incapable, by
reason Of temperament and mental
capacity, and by precept and example,
TO govern intelligently and to cope
with the present situation; that he is
unable or unwilling to Cooperate with
other state officials elected by the
people to high public office, to the end
that state government may be Of the
highest order in the interest of the
people Of the state; that his personal
conduct in office has been such as to
reflect discredit upon the state as a
whole and to bring humiliation to
its people, and
Whereas, we have implicit conf
dence in 7. H. H. Thoresen, the Nom
partisan League candidate for gov
ernor, as man of sterling character
and admirable qualifications for the
office to which he has been nomin-
ated and who, by reason Of his inten-
s:ve training and knowledge of gov
ernmental affairs will, If elected, 20
down in history as the greatest gov
ernor that North Dakota has ever
had. now therefore
BE it Resolved, that we pledge to
him our hearted support in the
coming election June 9th, 1884 and
that we commend him to all voters,
regardless Of class, creed or political
utilization, as the logical leader to
guide us out Of this wilderness of de-
spair and forlorn hope.
And be it still further resolved,
that q copy Of this be sent to the
state executive committee Of the Nom
partisan League and q copy be given
to the press"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-10
insults PLEA FOR
REDUCTION IN BOND
REJECTEDBY Court
Chicago Jurist Holds Govern.
mont Entitled to Assurance
Of His Presence

Chicago, May l0.-(P)-samuel In
sull Thursday was refused a reduction
Ct the 100000 bond under which he
+ held prisoner in the Cook county
Jail.
Judge Will M. Sparks Of the u. s.
Circuit Court Of Appeals said he felt
the evidence did not entitle the "a
year-old defendant to any lowering
of the bond which insults attorney,
floyd z. Thompson. asserted was the
highest ever demanded Of defendant
in any United States Court.
Thompson had brought his plea be-
fore Judge Sparks in a petition for a
Jlabeas corpus writ. insult himself re-
manned in the county Jail hospital
where he has rested since Judge John
F. Barnes Tuesday fixed the bond on
charges Of using the mails fraudu-
]ently and violating the bankruptcy
act.
Forest A. Harness. special assistant
attorney general, told Judge Sparks
the government would show that
frauds involving one hundred million
dollars were committed in the mail
fraud case and that 100000 was in
volved In the alleged mishandling of
assets IN anticiDation of bankruptcy.
Entitled 10 Assurance
The Importance of these sums
Harness said. entities the government
to assurance that insult will be on
hand for his trials"
Judge Sparks concluded the hearing
with the remark:
I do not see how any one could
refuse you hearing. but I am going
to deny your application.
Thompson. a former chief Justice
Of the Illinois supreme court. had told
Judge Sparks that the erstwhile null
timilltonaire was wholly without prop
erty or funds and that to fix so great
a sum for his bond was tantamount to
denying him the right to bail.
insults son, Samuel Jr.. and his
attorney had prepared to supply
100000 bond If necessary, and said
Thursday they could raise the extra
$4,000 the state demands on its in
dictments Of embezzlement. But
100000 they insisted. was beyond
their power.
Nevertheless, refused any aid from
Judge Sparks, Thompson said that
two courses remain open. He may
appeal the habeas corpus proceeding
to the circuit court of appeals, since
Judge Sparks was sitting today as a
judge Of the district court, or he may
seek to raise more funds.
Samuel, Jr., left the court at the
close Of the hearing to tell his father
Of the adverse decision.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-10

In life may be even Z harder fight
to win. The enemy il deeply In
trenched in privilege and protected
by long years Of traditions and Gus
toms which foreseeing selfishness has
contrived to create to its own advan.
tage.
Every child under the American
flag Is entitled to q full school OPP
portuntty. The American Legion has
done much to preserve that oppor-
tunity In hundreds Of communities
where financial difficulties have
prompted public leaders to let chill
dren pay the cost Of depression. To
the Legionnaire friends Of childhood
the teachers express appreciation"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-10

ference Of the Woman's Home Mis-.
sionary society Of the Methodist
church at the closing session Of the
organizations thirty-third annual
convention here this afternoon.
Other officers elected are: Mrs. H.
J. Empie, Cando, first vice president;
Mrs. H. Chassady, Dickinson, second
vice president: Mrs. J. w. Frisbie,
Makoti, recording secretary; Mrs. E. G.
Anderson. Fargo, treasurer, and Mrs.
r. A. Lowe, La Moure, corresponding
secretary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-10
LOCAL LEGION wins
EDUCATIONAL AWARD
Lloyd Spetz Post Is Cited for
Services by National
Association

Lloyd Spetz Post No. of Bismarck
is among the first of several hundred
American Legion posts to be cited for
Significant service to education un-
der plan in which the Legion and
the National Education association
are cooperating, 1t was announced
Thursday by E. F. Trepp, commander
Of the Capital City unit.
A formal presentation of the cita-