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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
Published By Special ArranSement with Tn
Chicago Tribune-NeW York NeWs Syndicate
Incorporated
PART ONE
DANGER, INTRIGUE AND
ROMANCE ENTER INTO
THE SOLVING OF A
MYSTERY.

] E4E kSh1bQN WON mGkkAANG Wa
handsome In that Overbred Gu
ri0uS way often seen In the ar
n rOgant yOung men OF old Ger
man nobility. Blonde, narrOv
face, cold gray eyes, mOnOcle, annoy
lngly naughty voice, manner and bear
ing.
A pill If ever I saw one, thought the
downright Francis Nash. And he said
as much to the tall scholarly Won Grae-
ven of the foreign office. II have To
meet him." he said. II was with his
father-in-law when he died in Persia
and have personal message for bis
wife"
It was at q reception at the Ameri-
can embassy, the first official function
Nash had attended since his recent ar
rival In Berlin. Won Graeven looked du-
biouS as he piloted the young Amer
lean through the brilliant throng. Il
doubt II you'll ever see her, my boy.
There's something wrong there. But
well try. I have rendered him many q
difficult and delicate service. He should
be glad to do anything ask"
The Baron listened to Nash with such
hostility under his frigid courtesy that
both Won Graeven and he we're aware Of
it. Nash had been entrusted with some
rare Persian manuscripts for the Bar
QAkEoo cLlu uAloO AAAo 4dlbll1U4 CO1AHd4Allll
on his expeditions, his dog. II will send
q messenger to your hotel and collect
the things" said the Baron CURLY, my
wife is not well and does not come to
town. could not trouble you to come
down to the Schloss."
''It would be no trouble at all" said
Nash politely.
'I told you the Baroness is not well"
said the Baron rudely. "She does not
receive visitors"
Francis Nash had no desire to force
himself where he was not wanted, but
he never broke his word ''I understand
how you feel, Baron, but this is no or
binary visit. promised Professor Lind
say on his death-bed that I would
deliver his last message to his daugh-
ter in person. will not talk to her more
than 10 minutes If her health does not
permit"
II will think about it then, and let
you know. You must excuse me, have
urgent matters to attend to-" The
Baron bowed Stiffly and left them.
Just what I expected" said Won
Graeven regretfully. Strange tales
are told of his domestic affairs. Some
even say the young Baroness has gone
mad. don't believe that-,and yet it's
very queer. Marian Lindsay was love-
ly, lively girl when she got married,
Something must have happened. No one
ever sees her now-She never comes to |
Berlin"
"Well, I must see her" persisted
Nash, II promised I would do so, and |
[ will"
Francis Nash was q courageous and |
resourceful young man with an inter-
national reputation for his perilous |
travels where trouble was thickest, and |
mis- audacious articles on world affairs.
de liked life to be dramatic and inter-
ssting, and he was now eager to solve
he mystery of the Baron's wife.
1t was several weeks before the Baron
,ould be induced to invite him to the
SchloSs, but he found he could not
ihake the logged young American
Without taking stand which would
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17

and stretched his feet to the bIase.
But though he appeared lost In his
own thoughts, he was observing them
closely. Nash knew IL
I'm glad yoal came, said the Baron
eSs happily, ~ie's such long time since
I could show them to anyone who knew
what they were-not really since ! last
saw my father" She looked at her hus-
band and saw that he was now gazing
tntently into the fire. Then she looked
at Nash, long measuring look fun Of
speculation and uncertainty. you un-
derstand the language7" she inquired
Yes, do. The ancient and the mod
ern."
Go Be Continuedl
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
FARMS WANTED

FARMS WANTED-With the compile
ton Of Fort Peck dam hundreds Of farmers
vii be obliged to move from their Missouri
bottom lands and viii be looking for new
locations. II you want TO sell your farm
advertise It In THE GLASGOW COURIER
GLASGOW, Montana. Covers Fort Peck terri
tory completely. Write for rates.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
CLASSIFIED

THE OLD bob HANEY" RANCH,
creek, straight south Of Beaverton, Mont
for rent Abundance of good water natural
shelter. Ideal for lambing ROBERT HANEY,
Sprague, Wisconsin
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
FARM LANDS FOR SALE

FARM FOR SALE IN FLATHEAD
Valley. 200 acres 100 irrigated. 40 alfalfa
40 pasture, 40 fall wheat, 40 to seed in alfalfa
or pasture, 20 summer fallow. Eighty acres
divide TO three farms or sell separately Five
miles from Roman on school and mail route
Orchards, house, barn, out-buildings, ma
chinery, horses. Guernsey COWS and stock In
cluded. II preferred. In Garden Of the Rockies
For terms write A. W. GoRANsON, Route l.
Roman, Montana.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
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CTo BE Continued)
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
RESORT PROPERTY

FINE MODERN HOME at popular
beach. Adjacent to golf course-sWimming-
fishing-and boating. Sea foods abundant
nearby. Butcher shop excellent location, ultra
modern equipment, low overhead Owner
forced to sacrifice. Large listing of farms.
Mild climate, no crop failures. BUCHANAN
REALTY CO., Mount Vernon, Wash.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
ACREAGE FOE SAFE
]. w. JEWELL PROPERTY-

townsite OF Libby, Mont, for sale. Eighi
acres Of land with running water and fenced
Eght-room modern house, large barn, larg,
Woodshed and garage, room for three cars
Price $4,000. MRS. j. W. JEWELL, e09 Sec.
one avenue east. KaHspelI. Montana
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
HAVE REDUCED TEE PRICE of INV

HAVE REDUCED THE PRICE of my
cut-oVer undeyeloped stump land 70 sell
for cash at from IS to $40 per acre. For
further information write HENRY GOOD,
KALISPELL. MONT. Willing TO show this
land 70 prospective buyers any time after
April IS.
1,SO0-ACRE STOCK RANCH-Fenced,
good buildings. water. A. J. BROADWATER,
Havre. Montana.
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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17
STOCK AND HAY RANCHES

FOB A LARGE OR SMALL stock
ranch IN Western Montana with irrigated
msadcw and ample water, address q. o.
gHAFKzss ?. o. Box t5s&-As Great Fails. 6mt
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-04-17

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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14

Inadvertently this paper last week
changed the size Of q section. This
was probably due to the influence Of
the new deal. Come to think about
1t, it's right down the line on new
deal policies for by the change we
doubled the holdings Of every land
owner holding more than half q Sec
ton. We stated that the Church
Grape Juice Company had just pur-
chased q half section Of land and
then went blithly on and said that
the 160 acres would be planted to
grapes. You see, by making 100
acres q half section, q full section
would then become two sections,
thus doubling the holdings Of large
land owners who counted his own
ership by the section. We think we'll
let the matter stand the way it was
instead Of trying to change back
again. Seems like it would be In
line with present day policies Of
prosperity by scarcity or something,
so well just let 'er ride as it was.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14
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TEN YEARS AGO-1927
The Kennewick Kiwanians furn-
ished the special Columbus Day
program at the regular meeting OF
the Walla Walla club. Sixteen MEM
bers besides those taking part in the
musical program were present.
A four hundred dollar loss was
reported by treasurer, II. G. Schmidt
of the fair association. Bad weather
was the main reason for the loss In
receipts at the fair ten years ago.
Manager Les Fine was having the
stage of the Liberty theatre rebuilt
and was also putting in new equip
ment such as new flies, drops and
scenic apparatus.
The Commercial Hotel had been
purchased by Mr.. and Mrs. D. w.
Docksteader, who were In similar
business in other places.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14

Old King Winter is headed this
way, and 1t won't be long now until
he'll be camping on your front door
step. With him he will bring the
long nights when time is apt to
drag along and hang heavily on the
hands of those who have not learned
the value of the radio and home
town paper. Nothing has been In
vented that helps the ordinary fam
lily to put in its winter evenings
more pleasantly. The radio you al
ready have, but II the hometown
paper has been overlooked, right
now Is good time to see that its
regular visits are started. There Is
no need to lose touch with the out
side world so long as you have
radio, and no need Of being In ig-
norance Of what is going on here In
your own neighborhood II you have
your hometown paper. There Is q
combination unbeatable, and the
best investment you can make II
you want to make this short win
ter, and an agreeable one.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14
losses have been most serious.

losses have been most serious.
A reporter on the Presidential
train recently wrote that all the ex-
perts aboard felt sure that the Pres
ident plans on calling special ses-
sion on Congress this November.
Main object of the session will be
farm legislation-an apparently
large and vocal part of agriculture
seems to want a new AAA. # the
administration thinks the time Is
right, and If the hope for change In
public sentiment follows the tour,
the Court bill will likewise be in
troduced again in the special session.
Otherwise it will be held over until
January.
So on the one hand the admin
istration finds its standing in the
public eye materially below the level
attained last year. And on the 9TH
er, as political realists point out. the
magnitude of federal unemploy-
ment and farm relief activities has
created vast army which is finan-
cially under obligation to the New
Deal. Also important, in the view
of some experts, is the fact that
there is no outstanding opponent Of
the President-no Republican has
shown that he can exert any real
pull on the voters. An opposition
without good leadership always
faces hard going.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14

I. Serier had returned from an ex-
tended vacation trip to his old home
in Wisconsin.
Roy Skill, local manager for the
P. p. & L. company was the main
speaker at the commercial club
luncheon ten years ago today.
Miss Ethel McReynolds was
chosen president of the college z.
M. C. A. at Cheney normal for the
fall term.
A magazine rack was being in
stalled in the library reading table.
Mrs. F. H. Lincoln was recuperat-
ing from a major operation at the
Pasco hospital.
The band of sheep owned by Chris
Christensen was brought home from
the summer range near Tekoa. Chas.
and Chris Christensen, along with
the herder, made the drive. 81
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14
THIRTY YEARS AGO-lso7

A large crew Of $50 men was
busy working on the Cello canal
with from Is to 100 barrels of ce-
ment being poured out each day.
The new brick making machine
had arrived for the Columbia River
Clay company and was being put
into position.
Ole Brue had returned from STAN
wood, where he had been working
with q threshing crew. The outfit
made q record run, knocking out
1850 bushels Of oats in ten hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. johnson and
sons were in Walla Walla attending
the fair and visiting friends.
The Kennewick City Ice & Cold
Storage plant had made q shipment
Of ice to Mesa.
Ide first carload Of sugar had ar
rived from the wholesale grocers,
Allen & Lewis in Portland, and was
being distributed from Kennewick
to Finley, Hover, White Bluffs and
Hanford.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14

Motorists around KenneW1ck VIII
learn with more than the usual in
terest that after q trial In several
states Of mo speed limit" on the
highways, the experiment has prov
ed failure. Michigan, one Of the
first Of the few states that let down
the bars and permitted drivers to
use their own judgment on the open
road, raises her hands in horror at q
Is percent increase in fatalities
over last year, and is planning to re-
turn to former speed limits. The
motorist, it seems, cannot be relied
upon to stick to a safe and sane
speed it requires law, strictly en-
forced, to make him do so.
With the death toll in America
so far this year the highest in his
tory, it is obvious that something
must be done, and done quickly, to
make highways safer. With almost
1000 killed on Labor Day alone the
necessity for laws fixing lower
rate of speed is apparent. However,
at the same time that new speed
laws, and laws with teeth in them,
are being enacted, some attention
should also be given those drivers
who idle along a main highway at
a rate of Is or 20 miles an hour.
Hundreds of accidents occur when
drivers turn out to pass these slow
moving machines, for as a rule they
are not hugging their side Of the
road. The need for regulating the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14

slow-poke is a great as the need for
regulating the speeder.
This years death toll is going to
be CHASTITY one when the figures
are made public. Maybe it will
speed the enactment of some sort
of legislation that will make hui
man life little bit safer in Ameri-
ca.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO-1s17

TWENTY YEARS AGO-1917
Football in the local high school
had been abandoned because Of the
boys being so busy in harvest and
not enough interested to make q
team.
Three men, two from Occur d.
Alene and one from Colville had
tied up at the Kennewick docks aft
er a 300-mile trip down the Column
bia river from Kettle Falls in q
homemade scow. They were on
their way to Portland. s..
The teachers of Benton and
Franklin counties were to gather
here for their annual institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Bier had re-
turned from q 1000-mile trip on the
coast.
Members Of the M. w. A. and the
Royal Neighbors enjoyed q big feed
at the K. of p. hall.
Mrs. Helen Zarndt and Mr.. Henry
Otte were married at the Hartje
home twenty years ago.
The eighth semi-annual conven-
ton of the Yakima district Fedora
ton Of Woman's clubs was to be
held here on October Is. The ses-
sions were to be held in the Congre-
gational church.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-10-14
WORTH TEACHING

WORTH TEACHING -.
The fact that there Is no regular
course in the public schools of Ken
newick and surrounding territory
covering the conservation Of wild
life and natural resources does not
mean that it is not worth teaching.
No better instruction can be given
by any teacher than the simple
methods Of protecting the trees, the
birds, and small animals Of the
neighborhood in which his or her
school is located. A few moments
now and then devoted to the value
Of planting trees, and protecting
those now growing, will serve to I'M
press the youthful mind with the
value and importance Of conserva-
ton. The same is true regarding
our outdoor life. Children may be
destructive by nature, but leading
them into new paths is an easy mat
ter. Tell them, so their childish
minds can understand why this
country must conserve its natural
resources, such as timber and fish
and game, and they will grasp the
meaning and carry it with them on
through to maturity. The teacher
who realizes the value Of such In
struction Is worth more to the COM
munity he serves than the one VIII
never mentions the subject simply
because It doesn't happen to be q
part Of the regular school course.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-05
Safety Council Gives
Adyice To Ice Skaters

tanning pulling grip on the smooth
surface of the ice.
Under no circumstances, should
the victim try to climb straight out
of the hole. 1t is obvious that un-
less his weight is well distributed
over the ice, it will break. After
rolling away from the edge of the
hole, he should not attempt to kneel
or stand up until far away from the
opening.
Ice Rescue Work
If you are near at hand when
someone falls through the ice there
may be no need of your risking your
own life to pull him out. Be pre-
pared for such .anemergency by fa-
miliarizing yourself with the follow
ing suggestions:
1. Keep your head. Look around
for some means of rescue.
2. If a rope can be found, fasten a
stick to or tie a knot in the end to
weight It, and throw it to the VIC
tim. A loop tied in the end will as
sist the victim in holding on. (The
rescuer will have to have on skates,
creepers or some other means of
anchoring his own position; other
wise he will be pulled toward the
hole.)
3. A plank, ladder. bench. or any
thing that will support a persons
weight can be pushed to the victim,
and he can be pulled to safety on
it, or the end of a long pole may be
handed to him.
4. The use of the human chain Is
another method. This has to be
done cautiously; the first man slides
out on his stomach and grasps the
wrists of the victim. The next man
slides out in the same manner and
with one hand grasps skate or ankle
of the first rescuer. A third man
stands grasping one skate or ankle
of the second man, and works back
wards taking up the gain as the
chain moves backford. The first man
gives the commands.
5. Never attempt to approach
hole in weak fee in a standing po-
sition; lie fat on your stomach and
work your way toward It cautiously.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-05
TRINITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Walston and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Walston visited
Mrs. Ella Walston and Mrs. Emma
Charles at Salisbury, Md, on Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Elwell Of Phila-
deiphia, are visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. T. White.
Mrs. Robert ]. Hastings and daugh-
ter Grace visited relatives at Mid
dletown on Thursday, last.
Rev. ]. H. Glow and daughter
Fern visited several here last We'd
resday.
Mrs. Joshua West entertained her
sisters from Dagsboro this past
weekend. Little Jean West return
ed home with her aunts for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Nelson and
children of Williamsville spent Sum
day with Mr.. and Mrs. James Mel
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Carey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Frazier and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. E. Cannon attended the funeral
OF Mrs. Lima Carey Cahall at Har-
rington on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson, Jr., and
son. spent Sunday afternoon with
their grandparents at Bridgeville.
Mrs. Dan Galloway of near At
lanta underwent serious operation
in a Baltimore hospital last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer White, Sr.,
entertained their daughter and SON.
in-law Of Philadelphia over the
weekend.
The Atlanta Home Demonstration
Club met on Monday with about
members present. A
very interesting demonstration in
glove making was given. The mem
bers donated $1,000 in money and
for the flood relief.
Several in this community are suf-
fering with colds.
Mrs. Frank Richards, Sr., of
who resided in this COM
nunity for several years, is quite
ii in the Salisbury hospital with a
badly infected foot.
Miss Louise Hunt attended the
'uneral Of her classmate, Gertrude
Scott, at Bridgeville, on Sunday af-
ernoon.
A number of men here have been
the February term of
,ourt at Georgetown this week.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-05
FRANKFORT

Edgar Vickers, who has been EN-
ployed for some time as q clerk III
the store of William H. Truitt, has
gone to Wilmington where he is EN-
ployed on a Wilson Line boat.
The Frankford Volunteer Fire
Company was summoned of Wednes-
day evening to a chimney fire ON the
dupont Boulevard near Selbyvilie.
There was no damage done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Quillen have
moved to Selbyville where he is en-
ployed.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Polk have
moved from the Timmons properly
on Thatcher street to the Bunting
property on Main street.
The firemen will hold open house
this Saturday afternoon from 1.SO to
4.3O. The public is invited to come
and look over the building and see
the equipment.
The Frankford New Century Club
will hold its February meeting this
Friday evening in the new town
building. At this meeting gentle
men will be entertained.
Mrs. Herman Gray, Jr., was a
visitor to Philadelphia last week.
Elisha Dukes, who is employed on
a boat has been home for a few
days. He and his mother, Mrs. Roxie
Dukes, and his brother Elmer, were
visitors to Chincoteague Island. Va,
Monday of this week.
The Frankford Chapter OF the Red
Cross has sent more than 100000
in cash. and a lot of clothing to the
flood area.
Miss Grace Daisey and Miss Evel-
yn Truitt spent the weekend in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. oscar Campbell of Dagsboro
was hostess Monday afternoon to
members of the Colonel Armwell
Long Chapter OF the ID. A. r. This
was the February meeting. Officers
elected for the ensuing year We're:
Regent, Mrs. Norman C. Gum; vice
recent, Miss Maude McCabe; record
Ing secretary, Mrs. Helen McCabe
West: treasurer. Mrs. II. b. Shep-
herd; registrar, Mrs. Orlando Harri-
son. The March meeting will be
held at the home OF Mrs. Morgan t.
Gum. AT the close of the meeting
was served by Mrs.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-05
BETHEL

Mrs. Harley G. Hastings. chairman
OF the local Red Cross Unit announ-
ces that through the cooperation OF
citizens of the town, and the differ
ent organizations $4,000 in cash, sew
eral boxes Of clothing and food have
been sent to Red Cross Headquarters
at Wilmington.
Uric Smith who is employed at
Wilmington, spent the weekend with
his family.
Mrs. John T. Phillips is the guest
this week of her niece and nephew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Brown, of near
Seaford.
Mrs. Julia Moore is ill at this
writing.
Miss Iris Hastings spent the week
end with Miss Kitty Toppin at Har-
rington.
Miss Laurabel Phillips of Will
mington was a guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Judd Phillips, over
the weekend.
The Ushers Union of Bethel NJ. Z.
Church was entertained Saturday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. Paynter Phillips.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Hastings and
daughter Iris, also Mrs. Lula Massey
attended the banquet Friday evening
at Dover, given by the Delmarva
Tour Association.
Mrs. Harry williams was the host
ess Tuesday evening to the members
of the Count-on-Me Club. After the
business meeting bingo was played.
with Mrs. f. B. Shiles winning high
score.
Mr.. and Mrs. Twiford Eskridge,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Eskridge and
son. Mrs. Lula Massey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harley Hastings and son were din
ner guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Irwin Hastings of Laurel.
Mr.. Roger Phippin moved his fam
lily to Wilmington last Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Maxwell and son, of
Del. have been visiting |
with her father, Mr.. Jacob Gootee /
during the past week.
Mrs. LOUIS Cain Of Wilmington
spent Wednesday with relatives here.
She was accompanied back home |
by her mother. Mrs. Elwood Wheat
ley.
Mrs. Grant Bennett of Sharptown.
spent the weekend with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Cecil Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Smith of
Md, were Sunday guests
Of MIR. and Mrs. Uric l., Smith.