The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1935-11-15
COONEY
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dpOuSAzSu 1Or TIE QuauCy OF the
ware, saying that he knew the
stuff should be emptied into the
sewers, but it was the best he
could offer them.
1t is reported on the boulevards,
that a trouble making republican
'wag' suggesting to several of his
thirsty associates, that his excel
lency was at the liquor store dis
pensing spirits with a generous
and free hand. A horde headed
that way but were disappointed TO
learn upon arrival that Governor
Cooney is not free giver, but ra-
Their that his ways are taking"
In the evening before the public
appearance at the High School
Auditorium, there was a banquet
somewhere, quite exclusive, only
the very best people attending, in
Guiding a number of the runners
of the local liquor store. The oc-
casion is reported as having been
a very pleasant ard enjoyable af-
fair.
The public meeting at the High
School Auditorium occurred at 8
as per schedule. In spite of the
frigid weather, couple hundred
towns folks job seekers and relief
officials came out to face the or
deal of listening to the Governors
speech. The high school band al
leviated the situation by a splendid
musical program. The reception
committee, composed of S. E. Paul,
A. G. Erickson, Fred Morck, John
Mckee, and Anton Nelson, came in
and took places on the dias, and
putting on their most dignified
looks, appeared interestingly dumb
His excellency, and the doctor
came in "beaming". and took the
seats provided for them.
The band struck up, cover
There.
Anton Nelson, who presided, in.
troduced his excelleny with a few
well chosen words, when the Gov
ernor came forward and bowed
when he lunged into
one of the most paralizing Kiwan-
is orations ever delivered in these
parts. The natives were struck
dumb with his recitation about
Montana and how if one corner of
the same was placed on Millwau-
kee, made famous by Schlitz, the
other corner would hang on the TOP
of the Washington monument. The
reception committee applauded of
ten and for considerable duration.
He told about the mountains and
valleys, and the water, and how
he likes it, and is very interested
in it, as it is so useful for SO many
things, which astonished every
body. He paid eloquent tribute to
Butte and the copper that had
come from her hills which made
such ornate copper colors. He
spoke of the lowing kline and the
bleating herds, and the far flung
fields, and paid a glowing tribute
to our azure skies, but he did not
say word about relief no not
word.
He said, among other interesting
things, the only way to distribute
strong liquor was to have the state
do it, under the supervision of
state liquor board-open saloons
would be not so hot. The Governor
also extolled the state highway pa.
troll, put over by the copper COM
pany to better attend to the work
ers on the roads hey are" he
said, elegant fellows, who know
their stuff and can be trusted to do
IT,
DR.. McGregor made a few re-
marks about roads, but not know
ing much about them, his dis
corse was disconnected and sket-
chy. However, he agreed with the
local boosters that roads are great |
things, and much needed in Sheri- |
Ian county, which remarks were
approved sincerely. Certain vague |
illusions we're made anent the !
of the road west of Plen-
,ywood, north to- the canadian bor-
Ter, and east to Westby. The COM
missioner thought the road from
Reserve east to the Dakota line
night be constructed as a WPA
project this winter, if the weather
cold enough to make it
worth while, to call the farmers
tut. He quite definitely promised
hat the road between brentwood
md Culbertson would be oiled next
no doubt as a political
gesture to this section of the state.
His excellency seemed pleased
With the impression he made at
Plentywood, and the sales at the /
ocal liquor store, which were
showing substantial gains, thus
the improved economic
of this section of the
tate.
From Plentywood the Governor
md his companions progressed
meeting his depressed
constituent here and there along
he way.
Plentywood is hopeful that some
rood will come from his Excellen-
US visit.