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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05
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WA n TIE ID!
TIE COSMOPOLITAN

GIRL Faith Baldwin
and Bradshaw Crandell
are making nationwide
search to find the famous
lady who will be known as
the Cosmopolitan Girl"
No one knows in what city
or town she'll be found. Ii
you think you yourself
qualify, sit down and write
a short, informal letter
your appearance: your
hobby: your ide ais and
opinions. Send the letter
with a photograph to the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05
New Subjects for
Second Semester

Geology will be followed by soci-
ology; psychology by Montana his
tory; u. S. history by civics, and adj
Vanced algebra by trigonometry,
when the second semester opens
January 20.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05
How Would You Spell 1t?

In early historical records of
Western Montana the Yak river
was variously spelled Yakt, Yauk,
Yaht. Yak, and Yohkhl The Koo-
tenai river likewise was spelled
kitunaha, Kootenuha, Kooteny, Koo-
tenae,, keotenay and Kootenai! On
learning these unquestioned facts we
developed splitting headache, fell
into a trance and composed the fol-
lowing poem.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05
A school of daring people
With no lessons got
But too much asleep
To care a lot.
Dr. DIT
The Snoops
By RITE

If you care to know how the var
ious student and faculty members
spent New Years Eve send a
stamped, self-addressed envelope to
Gilbert Earle or Bill Seims who
spent the evening checking up on
their friends.
Have you heard Beverly going
around Indignantly condemning the
"anti-Semetic actions of the Jews?"
Sally acquired new nickname in
Great Falls. We don't exactly see
the point, but she signs her name,
Butch"
Magyar emphatically denies sign
ing out of the assembly to watch
the children's gym classes practicing
he says he just walks out.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05
New EnrOllees

Lawnie Johnson and Clinton Den
mis- are new enrollees in the fresh
man class.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05
THE STAR

A Star arose amid the hills,
More beautiful than angels eye.
The Magi caught its rapturous
thrills
And worshiped the attending sky.
1t Waxed, waned, faded then
anew
Arose above the sorroWing deep,
Above hill, plain, and mountain to
hue
And touch the salloW eyes of sleep
The salloW eyes of aged sleep.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05
Poetry

U@Hy
A. budding young poet arises from
our ranks-with all apologies to
Two Sleepy People"
Here we are
lust about tho same
SO beginning
20 weeks remain.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05
Bows To Give Party

There will be a BoysAkgsG7sit1b dance
Friday night at 800 Everyone in
high school is invited
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05
Libby Pastor Has
Many Poems Published

The Rev w. w. De Bolt of Libby
has been writing verse for number
of years and his work has frequently
been complimented by critics. A
number of his poems have found
their way into various national pub
locations. A Christmas poem, "The
Star" appears in the current issue
of Boys and Girls Comraden 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05

Many salesmen-thinl they have
gone over their territory With fine
tooth comb when really they have
used horse rake.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05

You like to read our paper-we
like to- read your checks for it.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-05

Editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine, $50 Eighth Avenue,
New York City and be and do before January 18TH
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
STORE SERVICE ESSENTIAL

To create modern and up-to-date
community in which people can live
comfortably and efficiently. they
need a large group of prosperous
retail stores. II is an enormous con-
yenience to have these places OF
business, since it enables people to
see what they are buying, the stores
are very earnest TO see that the
goods are satisfactory, and they save
time for the public by keeping all
kinds of goods right at home where
they can be seen and purchased
without loss of time.
If these stores are to prosper and
give the services of which they are
capable. they need to have practi-
cally the entire patronage of their
home town folks. You can't expect
the stores of a town to render their
very fine service and provide every
thing the town should have, if many
of the people pass them by and go
elsewhere to buy things.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
WAR AND TRADE

What will be the effect of the war
on American trade? Many concerns
will get orders. and many partly 81
lent mills will hum with industry.
But people should not step too high
in anticipation of such gains.
Though the industrial production
of the world is so per cent higher
than it was in 1918, world trade is
only Is per cent greater Many coun-
tries, as a result of war dangers.
have developed the production of
manufactured and farm goods in
their own territories. That does not
help American factories and farms
to get business. Let us hope that be-
fore long the human race will stop
these senseless wars, which break
up the trade on which countless peo-
pie have lived for generations.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
EATING CHURCH sUPPERS

The American people appear to
believe in the work of the churches
but the principal church activity dis
played by many persons consists
merely in eating the nice suppers
prepared by the women of the con-
gregation. AS these suppers, served
in some private restaurant, would
usually cost a good deal more than
the ladies ask for their fine eats,
this action can not be considered
any great sacrifice.
Some people say more efficient
ways of raising money should be
found. They complain that the wo-
men will often sell a supper for the
value of the supplies that go into it,,
and get nothing for the hard work of
putting on these occasions. The wo-
men will probably say the suppers
get the money. which they could not
obtain without them.
These generous ladies toll until
they are almost ready to drop, and
then work some more, but they have
a good time. People make friends
when they engage in such activities.
The lady who feels she has very few
friends soon discovers a host of
them, after she has served out the
ham and biscuits a few times.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
INFLUENZA DANGERS

AS the cool weather comes on,
people ask if there is danger of a
serious influenza epidemic this year.
Many of us recall the terrible infiu-
enza plague of 1918, when so many
we'll and strong people dropped like
leaves from the autumn trees, and
the frequent sight of funeral pro-
cessions was such a reminder of the
uncertainty of life.
AS that epidemic came at the close
of terrible war. it would seem that
the conditions prevailing in the bat
tie zones may have aided the spread
of this infection, and might do so
again if the present war is prolong-
ed.
One would guess that the present
war has not yet lasted long enough
to create such a danger to any great
extent, particularly since modern
warfare provides highly competent
medical service to check disease ep-
idemics. 1t will be well for people
to be careful about their grip cases.
Old Grip Germ is tough antagonist,
and he has thrown many people who
did not take him seriously.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
THE HOME CHARITIES

President Roosevelt has issued al
appeal in behalf of all philanthro
pies that are organizing community
drives to raise money for their gooC
cause. He calls on all to enlist in thC
nation wide campaign to extend &
helping hand to all who suffer want
This is an appeal which all should
heed. The American people have de-
veloped the finest system of philan-
thropies and charities that the world
has ever seen. They lift up the fal-
len. they pour the rays of hope into
the hearts of the discouraged, they
help people attain self support.
People should not close up their
hearts when a solicitor comes around
asking for funds for such an organ
ization. They should not dismiss him
with frigid greetings. If people can't
give, and many are unable to do so,
at least they can express sympathy,
praise the canvassers for his self
sacrificing work, and express the
hope that at some future date they
will be able to contribute.
1t seems intolerable, in a land
where a surplus of all good things
is produced, that so many people
lack the absolute necessaries of life,
and suffer because of poor food, un-
healthful homes, and lack of work.
Many people are successful and
prosperous today because of help
given to meet these conditions.
These philanthropies not merely
given money. but they give what is
more valuable. and that is aid and
training by which people can ad-
just themselves to the world. If you
give money TO a needy person, that
money is soon gone, and he is still
stranded. If you can give him train
ing by which he can go out and help
himself, the whole country benefits.
Countless young people would be in
difficulties, were it not for the fine
training they get in youth organi-
cations. These philanthropies should
have far more generous support
than they ever had before.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
BUSINESS CAN HELP ITSELF

Business men have a vital inter.
est in rehabilitation of the railroads
tor wholly selfish reasons, if nc
other. The railroad industry is a
main3tay of the durable goods in
dustries which are the backbone OF
stable economy in this country.
According to the Association OF
American Railroads: In the eight
year period from 1928 through 1880
for instance, the total purchases by
the railroads of materials used in
improving plant and equipment
amounted to six and three-quarter
billion dollars. This is apart from
$11 900 100000 paid out in the same
period for expendable supplies, in
cluding everything from coal to pa
per clips" But from the years 1881
through 1888, plant and equipment
spending totaled only $2.000.000 900
and purchases of expendable sup
plies but s5,000.O00,000. In other
words. total railroad expenditures in
the latter period were nearly SILL
900 1000, 900 less than during the for
mer period.
The loss of this S11,000,000, 900
meant industrial retrenchment, un-
employment and reduced payrolls
from Maine to California. 1t adverse
ly affected the cash drawers of every
enterprise in the country. 1t wasn't
spent because railroad earnings
have been so low that it wasn't there
to spend-due largely to subsidized
railroad competition, and the exis-
tence of chaotic transportation reg
ulation which is inequitable and out
of date.
In the past few weeks the rail-
roads have vividly demonstrated
their desire to go ahead. In order
to make certain that there shall be
no failure of transportation in these
days of world crisis. they are putt
ing tremendous quantities of addi-
tional equipment into service. They
are spending money for this purpose
that they have not yet earned, be-
cause of their strong realization of
their obligation to the industries and
people OF the nation. But progress of
this kind cannot be carried on indefi-
nitely under an unsound transporta-
ton policy. It is high time for bus
iness men in all fields to think about
their own stake in a prosperous rail-
road industry.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
MEDIATING THE WAR

There have been suggestions that
President Roosevelt should under
take to mediate between the warning
powers of Europe, and aid them to
reach some peaceful settlement. 1t
will be a tough job. which anyone.
even in the most exalted position.
would be slow to undertake.
The fundamental difficulty would
be that England and France are not
inclined to trust the promises that
the German government makes. 1t
might be a good plan to promise
Germany the return of the German
colonies seized in the World War. if
that country would keep the peace.
Give them one colony back for each
five year period that they keep their
agreements and start no trouble,
might be a means of settling the
difficulty.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
BITING AND CHEWING

There is a homely old saying that
tells people not to bite off more than
they can chew. 1t applies to the
present situation in Europe. also TO
the end of the World War. The pow
ers which made the Versailles treaty
ending that war. proposed to hold
down conquered Germany and not
let her start any such fracas again.
G'hey had Germany disarmed. and
forbidden to maintain a big standing
army, her most dangerous weapons
taken away. She lost her colonies,
also considerable portions of her
home territory.
Our people may or may not be-
lieve this was a wise plan, but any
way it has failed to work. The al
lied governments have been unable
10 enforce the provisions of that
treaty. They might have kept march
ing into Germany and destroying
the war munitions which that coun-
try was accumulating, but they did
not consider it wise to do so. They
discovered they had bitten off more
than they could chew. Thus they
failed to get the benefits they ex-
pected from disarming Germany,
end they created intense bitterness
there which was bound to flare up
when it got a chance.
This should be a lesson to Eng
land and France in the present war
situation. They will have to take a
very realistic view of the things they
can and can't do. If the best mill
tary judgment says they can in time
break through the Ciegfried line of
German fortifications, American SEN
timent will say it would be a grand
act, and tach some people that it
pays to respect their treaties. But
if they simply can't, there is no use
throwing away a million lives and
then discover that they have bitten
on more than they can chew. If
they can get a settlement on almost
any basis that will stick, it would
probably pay them to make it, 1t
has to be admitted that making a
settlement with some people is a
good deal like catching the creased
pig at the county fair.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
SELLING SERVICES

To sell anything to the public,
whether it is goods or your personal
service, you have to give people
what they want, and usually give it
to them better than it was given be-
fore. Very many people go out in
the world without any particular
effort to give the world what it wants
and do it better than it has been
done.
A person who gives the world just
ordinary service. may or may not
hold his job. If he gets out of work.
it is hard to get in again. If he gives
the world and his employers better
service than they had before. his
chances of keeping his job and go
ing ahead are excellent The world is
looking for that sort of people, who
want to do things better than they
have been done.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
Milford, Friday, October 90, 1888

FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE to
the community. Fifty years devoted
entirely to the alleviation of human
suffering. Fifty years of self abne-
gation-that is the record compiled
by the Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters of Milford.
Founded in 1889 by true Chris
ton character, Miss Margaret Ar
mold, the early organization was
composed of girls of the Milford
Classical Academy.
The group held as their objec-
tives two cardinal purposes-"Self
Improvement" and Service" Their
motto was IN His Name" Through
the years that have gone by many
of the original members have pass
ed on, although a few of the Charter
members still answer roll call. In
1889 as in 1889 the Circle is still
primarily interested in practical re-
lief work. Today its eighty members
are assisted in their work of love by
City and State funds. For this as
sistance the organization is doubly
grateful. They are determined, how
ever to make their anniversary year
a banner one To this end they have
extended a plea for cooperation to
the entire community. Let them dis
pense your charity-years of this
work has better acquainted them
with the cases that are deserving,
and those that are not. The Chron-
icle is happy to be at the service of
this splendid group of women. 1t is
proud that one of it's executives. is
active in the actual work of the
"Ciicle."
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
DANCING NIGHTS
LAS eve advances.

LAS eve advances,
All Africa Dances" says an old
song. Not merely does all Africa
dance, but all America comes near
doing So 1t is a pleasant thing that
while the plains of Europe resound
to the ominous roll of the war drums,
what America hears is principally
the roll of the swing and jazz bands.
Men and women were made to
dance. 1t is one of the deepest in
slincts in human nature, shared by
the most primitive and barbarous
tribes and by the most cultured
groups of people. 1t furnishes an
outlet for enthusiasm, the feeling
tor rhythm and music. The Difficult
ties of life slide out of sight when
enc is slipping around the hall with
q good partner. and responding TO
the lilt of the drums and saxaphones.
Dancing should be enjoyed by all
ages, up to the time the rheumatic
or a failing heart tells them they
will have to quit. Many married peo-
PIE lose the ability to dance, as they
do not follow the changes in dance
fashions, and feel they are awkward
OH the floor. Thereby they miss an
invigorating pleasure and happy
hours.
Dancing, like any good recreation,
can be enjoyed in a way that is a
handicap. The idea of holding
dances in the middle of the night
may be all right for those who can
sleep we'll into the next day. Those
who have to get to work and study
early the next morning need diff
crent plan. If people could do most
of their dancing before midnight.
many headaches would be saved.
The men and boys who enjoy dan
cling should not forget the courtesies
of life as they foxtrot. They better
look for some of those nice girls who
are sitting mournfully on the side
lines for lack of partners. Better
give them a break and their share of
the fun. Dancing does not accom-
rlish it's possible results, unless it
helps people be more courteous and
unselfish.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
TYRANTs OF TODAY

In the early days of our country
there was a great hatred of tyrants
Our people were taught to throw of
their yoke and establish their own
freedom. The patriotic hymn Am
erica" predicts that mo tyrant's
hand shall ever smite" our land.
John Quincy Adams, President of
the United States from 1925 to 1929,
said his hand was ever sworn to be
the foe of tyrants. So through all
the literature and politics of those
old days, the people expressed their
deadly enmity to the worlds tyrants.
The tyrants of whom they COM
planned, however, seemed mild COM
pared with modern tyrants. Our peo-
pie rebelled in 1776 against what
they considered the tyranny of Brit
ain, mainly because of unjust taxes
and inability to obtain fair repre-
sentation in the English government.
But they were mostly secure in their
personal lives and had a large de-
gree of freedom.
What would those old lovers of
liberty say if they could see how
the people of great nations are now
crushed to earth by the hand of tyr
amy, how defenseless women and
children are slaughtered in cruel
wars, how people who say things
against the government are suffering
in cruel concentration camps?
1t would seem amazing to our
old patriots that such things could
exist Mankind had obtained a great
deal of freedom at the time our gov
ernment was established. In the ma
jority of lands today, the cause of
liberty and freedom is under an
eclipse.
why would people stand such
tyranny" our old patriots would
ask. With great armies equipped |
with the most cruel devices for put
ting down resistance. it is not clear
how people can rise against the
modern tyrants. The sacred cause
of liberty is undergoing a very Sc
we're trial. but an aspiration seated |
so deep in the human heart can't /
forever be crushed.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
THE BUSINESS SPURT

The war situation in Europe came
to American business like some very
peppy dose of stimulating medicine.
The federal reserve index of busi-
ness activity is expected to reach
from 12O to 125 for the last three
months of the year, which will beat
all records. The fear that prices
would rise has produced a flood OF
orders.
will that stimulus last?" many
business people are asking. Any
thing dependent DIN the fates of war
should not be viewed with too great
optimism. The farce that creates
poverty and destruction is not going
to make permanent prosperity. Or
ders for goods made work. and even
if started by war, they should lift
some people out of the dumps of dis
couragement where they have been
thinking too gloomy thoughts.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
STARVING OUT THE GERMANS

The slow progress of war on the
western front may indicate that the
allies are relying more on old Gen.
Hunger than on anything they can
do with bombers and high explo-
sives. They recall how that redougt-
able commander was the one who
broke German resistance in the first
World War. They think he might do
an equally good job again.
So the German ports are shut up
about like the door of the wood
chuck hole with Old Tige on guard.
The Germans expect to get supplies
from Russia, but the Russians up to
now have seemed to need about ev-
erything they could produce for
themselves.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
BIRD POPULATION LOSSES

A recent news note has it that
during the past GO years, the bird
population of the United States has
decreased rs per cent. That is sad
news for nature lovers. to learn that
where there were four birds singing
in their trees 90 years ago, now only
one is left to pour forth his heart in
melody. and consume the insects
that threaten the prosperity of our
farms.
Our people have been very short
sighted not to protect these crea-
lures. which add such beauty to
country life and are necessary to
farm and garden production. Pub
lie sentiment should consider it a
serious offense to disobey game laws.
Anyone who wilfully violates these
laws should be taught that useful
birds have too many friends to be
safe targets.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
SAND HILL

The prayer meeting will be held
at McColley's Chapel again this Fri
day evening. Everybody welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Workman
of Georgetown, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Workman and Irene Workman mo-
tored to Philadelphia on Sunday to
see B. w. Workman, who is still in
the Methodist Hospital
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Walker of
Redden. Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. Courtland Workman and
family of Georgetown were at the
Ebenezer Home Coming on Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs Robert Johnson and Edward
West were the Sunday evening sup
per guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
Walker of Redden.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

There will be services at Sand
Hill on Sunday as follows: Sunday
school at 10; class at IL. w. G. Ca
son leader.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Workman,
Mrs. Martha Workman, Mrs. Sallie
Sharp were in Milford on Monday
afternoon.
Courtland Workman will have
charge of the services at McColley's
Chapel on Sunday afternoon at 2
O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

THE PEOPLE who can see oppor-
tunities in distant places but not in
their home town, would see many
objections and difficulties if they got
to these distant places.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

A SINGLE SPOT on a nice gar
ment destroys the beauty of that fab
ric and article of clothing. Also a
single poorly kept place in a street
goes far to spoil the beauty of the
reighborhood,
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

IF YOU NEVER WRITE to absent
friends, they won't often think about
you. So the business that fails to
write TO it's friends by advertising,
will often be forgotten by them.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
FREDERICK

Mrs. Walter Camper, William
Camper and son, Nelson, spent Sun
day in Atlantic City, ~ j., as the
guests of Walter Camper and fam
lily.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

TO PUT A TOWN ION the map
you have to put its people on the
jobs needing to be done for the pub
lie benefr,