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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-05-17
WNU Service

Wenatchee as visitor of his district.
He expects to return by the end of
this week.
Mrs. r. j. Roberts drove to Spokane
Saturday to visit with Mr. Roberts. She
found him very much improved and
planning to return home a week from
this Saturday. She returned home
Sunday evening.
X X X
Mrs. j. Hemker received box packed
full of rhododendron buds as Moth
er's Day gift from her daughter,
Aletha. The buds have opened out
and are now in full bloom. Aletha is
in Port Townsend, where she has OBJ
tanned a position.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-05-17

David Zerwekh and j. B. Troman-
hauser will be feted tonight, Thurs
day, by members of the White Bluffs
Grange. Mr.. zerwekh celebrates his
73rd birthday today and Mr.. Troman-
hauser was 70 Wednesday, L. l.. Whit
wer of Hanford has a birthday on the
18th, so he and Mrs. Whitwer have
been invited to attend the party. Mrs.
w. j. Jenkins is to be in charge of the
lecture hour of the Grange meeting,
which will be given over to the birth
day party.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-05-17
VALLEY LEAGUE STANDINGS
Additional Locals

Harry Watson, state game protector,
was in White Bluffs today, Thursday.
X X
James Murry and his son Victor of
Spokane are guests now of the E. E.
Griffith family. Mr.. Murry is broth
err of Mrs. Griffith.
X X X
Monday morning Rev. L. G. Krug
left for Yakima, Leavenworth and
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-05-17
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RIVER NAVIGATION


For number OF months the matter Of naviga-
ton on the Columbia has met with revived inter
est Many farmers and shippers believe that by
opening the river to river boats, or ocean-going
ships, freight rateswi be reduced to point where
crops grown in the Northwest may be marketed
at prices which will compete with other sections
Of the nation, we'll as with foreign countries,
and which will still leave margin of profit to the
producer.
They point to the fact that recently river traf-
fc was opened from San Francisco to Stockton,
allowing ocean-going vessels to load at the center
OF production. Also, they point out if locks and
canals are built on the st. Lawrence as will prob
ably happen within the near future, water borne
freight can move from the middle west direct to-
the east coast to Europe on ocean going boats.
When this condition becomes fact, reduction Of
freight rates from the Northwest will be vital
necessity.
Sponsors OF the movement point out that freight
shipped by boat will save the producers Of the
Northwest contiguous to the river millions of dol
lars each year. At that rate it would take but a
few years to repay the cost of constructing the
necessary dams and locks Also, it would insure
more rapid development of this section.
It is certain that if the Columbia were opened
to navigation this valley would receive many Of
the ultimate benefits. In considering such plan,
though, it should be pointed out that there are
many pitfalls to be avoided if the program is to
be beneficial one
Properly financed with the government under
taking the task of opening the river, with the
cost to be repaid, either in whole in part by the
shipping companies, freight rates can be lowered
through fair competition. Both rail and boat lines
will have to lower their rates to economic level.
If, however, the federal government is to under
write the entire task and then furnish capital for
the running expenses of the shipping companies,
the producers will pay, INDIRECTLY, the same
charges that now prevail. The experience Of the
government in furnishing navigation along the
Mississippi has borne this out Not only does the
government pay the expenses of keeping the chan
mel dredged out year after year, but spends large
sums in subsidies in order to keep the barges OPP
Grating The result is that the rail lines lose much
business and the difference between the rates ac-
tualy charged for river freight and the operating
expenses of the lines is collected through federal
taxes-and this comes from the same people who
think they are shipping their produce at saving.
The advantages of river traffic, of freight being
shipped direct from an inland producing section
to the consuming centers of the world, are many,
but in order to be fully realized the program must
be very carefully worked out
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
Farmers Urged To Return
QUESTIONABLE To County
Agent

Farmers are urged to return the
drouth survey blanks pertaining to
feed and seed needs say District
Agent, Carl III. Peterson. TO date
only 1872 blanks out Of 1,400 mailed
from the county extension office
have been returned. 1t Is on the bas-
Is Of the survey returns that the feed
needs Of the county can be ascer-
tanned.
Under the new feed setup, to be
operated through the State Rehabili-
tation Corporation, it is absolutely
essential to know the total amount
Of feed that Is needed. The amount
that our County Drouth Committee
may be able to secure for Sheridan
county win be largely based on the
requests as indicated by returned
missionaries.
To date 257 farmers have indicated
that they must purchase 1856 tons OF
hay, or a trifle more than Ii IONS
per farm; 274. farmers need 50.g16
bushels off, feed grain plus a large
quantity Of cotton seed cake. How
ever, the above numbers only repre-
sent approximately so percent OF the
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
MERCURY SKIDS TO
Low LEVEL TUESDAY

A bowling wind and snow fall sent
thermometers skidding to a negative
rs degrees Monday morning as a cold
wave gnipped Sheridan county and
most of northeastern Montana and
western North Dakota.
Thermometers in the city dashed
to new low levels Saturday in the
most sudden change of temperature
ever recorded in this vicinity. Local
weather observers state that the
mercury hit 80 degrees below zero
early "Wednesday morning.
Monday nisAt a binding snowl
storm swept this ~sfffty, while the
rest of Sheridan county shivered
from the sudden change.
Automobile traffic was at a stand
still, however, all roads In the coun-
ty remained open.
Business In the city took a decid-
ed setback Saturday and Monday,
because Of the sudden cold snap.
Merchants had anticipated a good
business the last two days before
Christmas.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
Car Stolen on Street
Here Found Abandoned

"a Plymouth coupe owned by Olaf
Aasheim of Reserve vas stolen on
the streets of P~lentywood Saturday
evening.
The car was parked in front of the
Orpheum theatre and the theft was
not discovered until late that even
ing. 1t was found abandoned in the
south part Of the city Sunday morn
ing near the Great Northern stock
yards.
The car was traced to the Frank
Nichols farm east Of the city where
an effort Is being made by officials
to link up the theft with a robbery of
a quantity of furs stolen the same
might from Tommy Hill who Is
employed at the Nichols farm.
The furs were later found In a
shed owned by Frank Nichols in
Plentywood. 1t Is believed that
when the car was stolen, it was used
to transport the furs from the Mich
OILS farm, and was later abandoned
because of fear Of being apprehend-
ed. BY placing the furs In the shed
In the city, the pilferers undoubtedly
knew they would be returned to the
owner.
No arrests have yet been made.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
ONLY Two SHIPPING
DATES AVAILABLE
SAYS COUNTY AGENT
More Than 500 Head Cattle
To Be Purchased In
Sheridan

One hundred eleven Sheridan
county farmers find it necessary to
make further reductions In the mum.
Der OF cattle retained on their farms.
They have listed $50 head for sale
through the AAA. The balance be-
lieve they can purchase enough feed
to carry their remaining livestock
through until spring. 1t is hoped that
the present cold wave is only a tenn.
porary storm, and that there is
ample feed-o hand SO there will be
no losses.
Since only two shipping dates are
available for the county for the pres
ent, Carl III. Peterson, In charge OF
the cattle program, Is endeavoring to
receive at four points In order to re-
duce the distance that farmers will
have to drive cattle to loading points.
With that In view cattle will be re-
ceived at Redstone early Saturday
forenoon, December %. and the same
forenoon at Plentywood. The Red
stone farmers are asked to have
their cattle at the yards early in the
morning In order to load them before
train time. The receiving crew must
hurry to Plentywood the anne morn
ing, receive and load cattle there be
fore the train leaves for the east.
The same procedure Is scheduled for
Antelope and Medicine Lake, Mon
day forenoon, December 81.
Not enough cattle were listed at
Homestead for a full carload, so pro-
ducers In that district find 1t neces-
sary to drive their cattle to Medicine
Lake. Antelope farmers are request
ed to bring their stock to town In
time for the crew to receive and load
cattle, and get to Medicine Lake be-
fore train time.
Not many cattle were listed by
farmers living adjacent to the 500
railroad, but 1t Is expected that .
minimum car can be received at Out
look, Tuesday, Jan. s, and the same
afternoon two or three carloads can
be received at Westby or McElroy.
The 500 Line shipments would be
loaded the following morning.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
lift
DUTY, CANADIAN HAY
Set Up Agency For Deficiency Dis.
tribution; Established Prices
To Be Paid

Convinced the peak OF the feed
crisis is yet to come. the government
Tuesday lifted the duty on Canadian
hay and organized an importing or
ganization.
The farm administration announc-
cd the setting up of an agency for
deficiency distribution established
base prices to be paid Canadian
farmers and maximum resale prices
to American farmers. fixed maxi
mum freight rates and set maximum
handling charges.
Approximately 800. 900 tons of
~roughages from Alberta. Saskatche-
a and Manitoba will be shipped
into Montana, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Wyoming and Minnesota, adj
ministration officials estimate.
Prices to be paid for hay are:
Wheat straw, s1.75; oat straw, $2.25;
upland prarei hay, $3.50; prairie hay.
Sc; alfalfa, $1,000; timothy, $3.50;
and grain hay $3.50. To these prices
will be added freight costs ON both
sides of the border, So a ton for bal
ing, SO cents a ton commission to
Canadian dealers, SO cents a ton for
the distribution agency and a ser
vice charge of not more than $3.50
a ton to local handlers.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
CHARGES RELIEF EXPENSE HIGH QUASHED
COUNTY CORNERSTONE
FAVORS STATE PATROL
Carl Tango Feels Action Is Needed
Immediately to Curb Motor
Accidents

THE state legislature Should give
full consideration to highway safety
at the coming session." Is the opinion
of Carl Tango of Outlook, member
OF the board of county commission
ers of Sheridan county, according to
the Great Falls Tribune, following a
visit by Mr.. Tango to that city last
week. He vas accompanied to Great
Falls by VIM. Toben. also of the Out
look community.
The Tribune, quo g Mr.. Tango,
says that he believes establishment
of a highway patrol would do much
to promote highway safety.
Mr.. Tango feels that even a COM
paratively small number of highway
patrolmen would prove effective. He
believes a few officers would be able
to check on a large percentage OF
reckless drivers and also to see that
motorists generally conformed to
safety regulations.
Construction of the Fort Peck dam
is progressing very satisfactorily,
Mr.. Tango believes. He said that a
recent inspection Of the project con
WINGED him that this country can
furnish the manpoWer and material
for any sort of project
THE time is past when we need
to look to other countries for leader
ship in industry said Mr.. Tango.
We have the leadership If we will
use it."
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
CRAWFORD IS
BURIED WEDNESDAY,

Funeral services for John Walter
Crawford, 90, former Plentywood
business man and Sheridan county
farmer, who died Saturday at Lewis
town following an extended illness
We're held Wednesday at the Congre-
gational church with Rev. L. j. Bot
officiating. Mr.. Crawford's death
vas third among early county settl
ers the past week.
The church was filled with friends
and former business associates OF
the deceased. Paulbearers were "A,
&. Amundsen, DR.. r. E. Gustafson
r. j. Stewart, l.. +. Helm, Clarence
Undhiem and Frank Smith. Burial
was made in the Plentywood Gem
etery.
Mr.. Crawford was confined to a
hospital at LeWistoWn for several
months, suffering from tuberculosis
His condition was regarded as critic,
al and no hope was held for his re-
covery.
Relatives here for the last rites
were his wife, and two daughters,
Vienna and Verna.
Born In 1874
John Walter Crawford was born at
Scottsville, Mo, April 7, 1874. He
was united in marriage to Miss Mary
Beckman in 1902 at Wallace, Idaho.
Coming to Montana In. 1910 he
homesteaded southwest of Plenty
wood. Several years later he was
employed at the former Bolster
Hardware store and then, together
with Fred Hudson. former resident
OF Plentywood established a drug
store here. He later disposed OF his
business interests and for a time was
employed at the P~lentywood Drug
company. In 1926 Mr.. Crawford re-
signed his position there and devot-
ed his time to the management OF his
farm near Plentywood.
-Four years ago, together with his
family, he moved to Winnifred, Mon
tana where he made his home up to
the time of his death.
Besides his wife and two daugh-
tiers. the deceased is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Of Snohom-
ish, Wash, and Mrs. Mather OF Ia
coma, Wash, three brothers, George
D fHecla.S. ID, Glenn Of Libby, Mon
tana and James. A son preceded
him In death.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
II Tons OF Hay Needed
On Each Farm In County

farmers In the county who have ap-
piled for seed loans. In addition to
those who are financed through the
Emergency Feed Loan office, there
are many who can finance their own
purchases, but may wish to purchase
feed through the state rehabilitation
set-up.
The same situation prevails rela-
tive to the seed requirements. The
Drouth Service Committee should
know how much seed Is required
when they designate the seed dealers
who are to handle the federal seed
stocks. The time to secure ample
seed stocks Is now while good seed Is
obtainable, otherwise 1t will be ship
ped to other drouth areas OF the
northwest.
There Is perhaps enough good seed
wheat stored In elevators and In
farmers granaries to take rare of any
probable demand next spring. but
more oats and barley may be requir-
ed than is available on the farms or
stored at elevators.
Every farmer who may need to
purchase either feed or seed Ia re-
quested to send In the drouth oues-
t~ionnairel at once II they have not
done s Indicate it, purchases can
be financed, or II TX Is necessary to
seek feed or seed loans.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
CHRISTMAS BUYING HITS
HIGH MARK IN THE CITY
Stores Report Best Sales In
Six Years; Stocks
Depleted

Following what business men in
the city say was the biggest turn
over of Christmas buying in 6
years" inventory at the various
business houses in PIentywood got
under way Wednesday.
Merchants scanned haIf-stocked
shelves with an air of excIaim. In
spite of the fact that Sheridan
county is still mired in the grip of
"hardtimes' practically every con-
Germ In the city and other towns of
the county report Christmas buy
ing above expectations.
Monday saw a final rush for
merchandise in PlentyWood stores.
Due to the Indictment weather con-
ditions, farmers were unable to
come to the city. However, buy
ing by people from PentyWood
alone kept everyone from sales
clerks to the managers busy taking
care of customers.
A trend toward purchasing more
practical gifts was noted by mer-
chants. Clothing and household
goods were much In demand.
One merchant stated to The Her
aid that be believed that he would
have sold once again as much of a
certain line of goods. could he
have forsseen the Increased trend
in Christmas shopping.
Another merchant, when APP
preached Wednesday by the Her.
AIDS advertising manager, stated
that this week WAS one In a good
many years of business that he
did not have any goods to adver-
tise. The shopping rush almost re-
suited In an unintentionai closing
out sale for him.
Inventory will continue In most
establishments the balance OF the
week.
New goods will fill depleted
shelves at PIentyWood's business
houses next week.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
NEW COUNTY AGENT
ARRIVES This Week

Appointment of Martin J. Peterson
of Beach, N. d. Us emergency agent
OF Sheridan county, effective We'd
nesday, has been announced by j. G.
Taylor. director of extension. Peter
son will handle emergency seed and
feed distribution work and assist
with production control programs.
and as much regular extension work
as time will permit. He arrived
Wednesday.
The new emergency agent, whose
appointment was worked out through
arrangements with the board of
county commissioners, is a graduate
of the North Dakota agriculture col
lege. He has been In charge of yo-
cational agricultural instruction at
Beach high school since 1880.
Before assuming his duties at
Plentywood, Peterson spent a few
days discussing extension work with
M. P. Ostby, Wibaux county agent,
who served several years as Sheri-
dan county agent and is familiar
with farming conditions in this part
of the state.
Carl H. Peterson, who is a pres
ent located here as special county
agent, will continue his work as
district supervisor.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
'DAGMAR RESIOENT
dies AT HOSPITAL

Oscar Rose, g., of Dagmal and a
father of 10 children, died at the
Sheridan Memorial hospital Thurs
day.
Mr. Rose was brought mere Wed
nesday in a critical condition. He
had been in failing health for two
years and was taken With a paralytic
stroke last August ard was confined
to the hospital here for six weeks at
that time.
The body was at the FLlkerson
Nelson Mortuary until Saturday
when 1t was taken to the home al
Dagmar where funeral services were
held, Rev. O. A. Emerson of McCabe
saying the last rites. Burial was
made in the volmer Lutheran Gem.
etery.
Obituary
Oscar Saben Rose was born March
2, 1873 at Stevens Point, Wis. He
came to North Dakota in 1906. Two
years later he married Myrtle Wilcox
at Chrystal City, Sask.
They lived in North Dakota until
1916 when theyssmoved to the Dag
mar community. For the past six
years they have lived on their pres
ent farm home, which Is five miles
south Of Dagmar.
Mr.. Rose Is survived besides his
wife and 10 children, his mother Mrs.
Mary ]. Rose, two sisters, and a bro
Their. all at Centralia, Wash.
A son Elmer. died in 1880.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
TO Gather Data On Crops
And Farm Values For
Government

An army of $4,000 enumerators
will canvass every farm and ranch In
the United States during January,
1885, In connection with the Census
OF Agriculture. The Fifteenth Deccn,
NAL Census Act, approved June Is,
1929, directed the Census Bureau to
make this farm enumeration. The re-
ports will be for the calendar year
1884. This farm census Is in many
respects the most important one
ever to be taken.
Following as 1t does a veal OF ex-
trerne distress In a large part of the
country 1t must necessarily provide
timely and accurate data concerning
the present agricultural resources qf
the Nation. 1t Is known that the dry
area In 1884 was extensive. II Is also
known what States and Counties are
included In. this area, but IN deter
mining the relative severity OF the
trcuth In the various counties affect
ed there is only a general idea. Der
mite figures concerning the yields
or the various crops ma ne numbers
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
Programs, Special Services
Held In City And County

Programs and special Christmas
services were held at the churches
In .Plentywood in commemoration OF
the Christmas tide.
Special Christmas day services
were held at the Lutheran church
at II a. m. while a Sunday school
program was held Wednesday even
ing. Rev. o. M. Simundson conduct.
ed special Christmas day services at
Reserve and Antelope and a Christ
mas eve service at Archer.
High mass was celebrated at st.
Joseph's church at midnight, Christ
mas eve y
A cantata, and Christmas program
was given Monday evening OF the
Evangelical church. Sunday even
ing a special Christmas program was
rendered at the Congregational
church.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
ASK FOR BIDS FOR
CITY'S POS7.0ff|CE

With the expiration of the lease
on the present location OF the Plen-
tywood postoffice. department offic-
ials announced this week that bids
will be received up to Jan 81 for
suitable quarters for post office pur-
poses.
The present lease, which has been
IN effect for the past ten years ex
pires son and a new lease will go
into effect July |, 1885.
Bids will be received by postoffice
Inspector J. E. Fitzgerald at Seattle,
Wash, under a lease subject to the
standard form of lease used by the
postoffice department, at a stated
price per year, including heat, power,
light, water, plumbing, heating, and
lighting fixtures, and all necessary
equipment, for a term of five or ten
years. A safe or vault is also in
cluded In the specified equipment,
however, proposals will also be con
sidered which do not include safe
equipment.
A floor space of 1000 feet or more
Is designated In the call for bids. A
diagram of the rooms offered, show
ing inside dimensions, offsets, doors,
windows etc, must be submitted
with the proposals.
1t Is believed that there will be at
least six property-oWners who own
buildings In the business district
striving for the new lease. A move
ment is underway In the city to have
the p~ostoffice located in a more cen
trail point In the business district.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
Additional Wheat Checks
Will Arrive Immediately

a telegram from G. E. Fulker-
son, treasurer of the Sheridan
county Wheat Allotment Board adj
dressed to the comptroller of the
disbursing office at Washington
brought a reply Monday that the
remaining allotment contracts for
which checks had not been receiv-
ed, had been approved and would
be mailed Immediately.
The message from Washington
further stated that the request
from the Sheridan county board
had been referred to the disburs-
ing office, and that they would ex-
pediate the mailing of checks.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-12-27
Census Enumerators Will
Canvass Farms, Ranches

1 the different classes of livestock
viii be OF unusual value at the pres.
eat time.
The census enumerators when
they cali at the farms during Janu.
airy will obtain actual figures as to
acres of The different crops raised
yield of crops, number If various
classes of livestock, farm values and
other important data. However, ev-
cry report will be absolutely confid-
entail and will not be used as a basis
for taxation nor communicated to
any tax official.
The cooperation Of all farmers and
ranchers Is necessary to the sue
cess of this census, and they can do
much towards speedy enumeration
and tabulation Of the statistics by
pouring and studying a sample copy
of the schedule in advance of the en-
rmeration. They are urged to write
Immediately to the Bureau OF the
Census, Washington, D. G.
Enumerators for Sheridan county
have not yet been appointed.