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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-12-28

The man who christened the
Treasure state Montana" was
Hon. James M. Ashley. He was a
distinguished member of congress
in the stirring times Of the Civil
war, and devoted his career to the
abolition of slavery. He was the
friend Of John Brown, the early
day abolitionist, and made a trip
from Toledo 10 Harper's Ferry in
a vain effort to save the life of
Brown; was the author of the 18th
amendment TO the constitution
abOIishing slavery and was a lead
er in congress Of the "black abolt-
ZIONIST" forces.
After the death Of President Abra-
ham Lincoln he led congress In it,
sssght against President Andrew john
son and almost succeeded IN bringing
about the impeachment Of that ex-
ecutive. He was appointed governor
of Montana by President Grant, al
the instance Of Senator Sumner, and
after serving a few months, was re-
moved from office because OF q quar-
rel between the president and the
senator.
Ashley was born in Pennsylvania in
1922. Early IN his life he located IN
part of Virginia that Is now IN
cluded IN West Virginia. There his
anti-opinions Of slavery soon got him
into difficulties. He was ordered 70
leave the state, but remained until
his connection with the famous sum
derRrotlnd railroad" was proven on
him. The underground railroad" was
made I'D OF q number OF well-inten-
toned persona who assisted fugitive
slaves who were escaping into the
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-12-28
WINTER OATS ARE
OUT IN MONTANA
STATE FARMERS WILL BE TINE
AND MONEY AHEAD IF THEY
DO NOT RAISE THIS CROP

On the basis Of results of tests
carried on by the United States
department OF agriculture over a
period of years, farmers in MOn-
tana win be time and money
ahead If they do not attempt to
produce winter oats, says A. M.
Sehlehuber, associate agronOmist
at the Montana agricultural ex-
pertinent station, In response to
inquiries received from farmers.
During the past year these tests
we're continued by the department and
30 varieties Of oats were tested In
hardness nurseries at 35 stations
throughout the country. Corvallis, Ore.
was the only station at which no
winter killing occurred. On the other
hand complete killing occurred at
New Brunswick, N. j., and at Swan
onva, N. G. Severe winter killing was
reported from stations as far south
as Knoxville, Tenn; Fairhope, Ala,
and West Point, Miss.
It is also interesting to note, Schle-
huber pointed out, that severe killing
occurred at Pullman, Wash, where
the winters are considerably milder
Than those in Montana.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-12-28
Keep Hens and
PuLLetS Apart

"Old hens rule the roost," say poul-
try experts; and they also say it Is
not good poultry husbandry to place
the new pullets in the same laying
houses with the old birds. The old
hens boss the pullets, bully them
around and cause them to lay less
than they otherwise would.
than the old birds can stand, and this
Is but another reason for keeping the
two groups in separate houses. Follow
ing this bit of chicken psychology viii
mean more profits for the new pullet
CROP
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-12-28
News Briefs
From the Treasure State

KAIISPEIL-Sh Sharon Raea ElIesson
1-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence ElleSson Of Kanspell, died
after a short Illness
SHELBY-Alfred Klingler has re-
ceived appointment as a member Of
the Marias fair board. He represents
the junior chamber Of commerce.
HELENA-Oliver L. Whitmire, IS
year-old prospector, died here. Whit
mire posed for many Of the typical
proSpector" pictures used in tourist
booklets produced by state agencies.
CHOTEAU-Mrs. A. ]. Nutter, coun-
ty chairman of the Red Cross chapter,
reports the annual rollcall has exceed
ed the quota of $500 allotted the chap
ter The total returns to date are
S579.35.
ALISPELL-William Swenson, Gus
todian of the Elks temple, suffered
a fractured hip when his bicycle skid
ded on an icy street. He was return
ing home after work when the acci-
dent occurred.
IEWISTOWN - The city council
elected Erwin A. King as recreation
director at the civic center. The work
was formerly handled part-time by
Richard Nelson, WPA recreation di-
rector, who was transferred to Miles
City.
William Bloser, coun-
ty surveyor, has been granted a 60-day
leave of absence and left for Seattle.
KALISPEIL-All schools in the
county closed for two weeks vaca-
ton. Most schools will resume classes
Jan. 6.
LEWISTOWN-The American Le-
gion post here decided to ask the
Montana delegation in congress tol
use every effort" toward deportation
of Harry Bridges, west coast labor
chieftain under fire as an asserted
alien communist. Bridges Is former
Australian.
KALISPELI-Ross Crosley of Kali
ispell is a patient at the local hospital
with frozen feet. Hospital attendants
said amputation of toes of one foot, |
possibly both, will be necessary. Cros- |
ley stated that his feet were frozen
in his home.
HEIlE Commercial fishing for |
whitefish will be allowed in the yell
lowstone river in Park, Sweet Grass,
and Yellowstone counties
until March IA. 1941, the Montana
fish and game commission announced. |
catch limit OF 50 POUNDS per Qay ana I
a possession limit Of so pounds have
been set by the commission.
KALISPEIL-Dr. T. B. Moore Jr.,
has been elected president of the
medical staff of the Kalispell General
hospital for the ensuing year. Other
officers are DR.. j. r. Delaney, vice
president; DR.. NJ Borkon, secretary;
DR.. F.. B. Ross and DR.. r. L. Towne.
executive committee, and DR.. M. o.
Burns and DR.. Delaney, record COM
mittee.
HELENA-Montana had a total sur
plus last June 30 Of $40, 772, 425.45 and
current assets amounting to $15,785,-
597O3, according to a biennial report
from the office of j. J. Holmes, state
auditor. Fixed assets amounted to
S37. 442 .7l2.10 divided In permanent
fund investments and state property,
for total assets Of $50, 228, 409.13, the
report said. The net balance in all
state funds June 80 was $13,720,91302.
Italy has appropriated $4,000, 900 for
improving its teleDhOne network
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-12-28
Wanted to Buy or Rent

FARM IMPLEMENTS
SaNsNf~r@S~~r~~~~~@e~~-~
WILL BUY, II cheap, your old Western Land
Rollers or plain corrugated rollers. J. A.
Hanford, Fort Benton, Montana
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Help Wanted

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years needs q few steady and Trustworthy
men with cars in certain good localities.
There may be a locality open right where
you live or near you. VIII finance responsible
man with complete stock Of guaranteed foods,
farm and home necessities-you pay when
sold Mighty attractive proposition. Products
well advertised on radio-big help to success.
Selling experience unnecessary. Farm exper-
fence helpful. No slack seasons or layoffs
Write for no-investment offer. McCONNON
AND CO., Room wA-t23s. Winona, MINI
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CONCRETE SAFEGUARDS HEALTH

A concrete curbing IL inches above
the ground level and topped with a
concrete cover with an approved pump
attachment win prevent dirty surface
endangering the health Of your FAM
ily.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-12-28
FEMALE

%~~S~sSs~s~SN.o
SKILLED BEAUTY OPERATORS are In de-
mand. Full course Of Beauty Culture IN
every detail. Enroll now. New class starts
Jan. /, 1871. Catalogue free on request. Free
employment bureau. McCARROLL'S. z East
Granite ST., Butte, Mont.
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WANTED TO BUY
Personal

MARRY RICH-Sealed particulars, photos and
descriptions free. Reeder, Box SAC, Pales-
tine, Texas.
GET ACQUAINTED CLUB Introductions
made quickly. All ages, many wealthy
SIMPSON, BOX 1851. Denver, Colo
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Nothing ON wheels is allowed within
the city walls Of Jerusalem.
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PhOtOs-F Finishing

BETTER PICTURES. Quicker Service! Rolls
developed 2 prints each negative Csc Re
prints &c. Double Weight SKI Endorsements
800. FOX STUDIOS, Billings, Montana
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TRAPs. BAJTsl PoIS S3Nssooooo~o~
Edwards Wolf 81 I: 4: 4;
coyotes one night
that brought sI21.SO. Free formulas and in
structions. Get Edwards real Coyote Scent.
GEORGE EDWARDS, LIVINGSTON, MONT.
Farms Ranches Lands

FOR SALE
S~S~S~SS~S~~SN4~~N~~.~4
pOO-ACRE stock ranch near Fort Shaw, 10
acres irrigated; fine buildings; reasonable
price. Frary g. Burlingame, Inc, Great Falls,
Montana.
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italy has appropriated $4,000, 900 for
improving its telephone network.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-12-28
ASHLEY NAMED
STATE MONTANA"
TERRITORY NARROWLY MISSED
BEING KNOWN AS IDAHO
AT ONE TIME

Man Who Selected Title Later Was
Governor for a Brief Time But Was
Removed From Office without Ex-
PLANTATION by President Grant.
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wAETED-An old violin with foreign In
scription. No copies. Master made only
state name. condition. value. Box AIS,
Manviiie, Wyo.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-12-28

School vacations In the Louisiana
strawberry belt begin in March so that
the children may help with the berry
harvest
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MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED to buy for cash. paintings Of
sketches By Charles Russell. Write complete
description OF what you have, giving prices
p. X. Ferney, Route z, Box 26o Fort Worth,
Texas
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PICS

REGISTERED Yorkshire weaver pigs $1,000
Bred gifts $500. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Free booklet. Correspondence invite d.
Chemeketa Farm, 1904 First Natl Bank Bldg .
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BULLS
~~~INS~~sN4~~N @~-~-@~~N~~~e~e~~~s
PUREBRED JERSEY BULLS, all ages. Cham
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PIT GAMES, Irish Nuts, Cockereis. So
puilets 81 Henry Pirchau, R. 3. Lebanon
OREGON.
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M N. A DECEMBER 50. 1910 q,
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HEALTH


WE SELL oil burners for $500. to tit any
stove. Guaranteed S years. A. D. Wartena.
Vaughn. Montana.
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$500 no 10000 POPULATION

City or Town County
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-11
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions? Turn to the
Woman's page for the answers.
l. Paavo Nurmi was A famous
Finnish painter, architect or run
ner?
2. OF the IL original states.
did Pennsylvania or Massachus-
etts take the first steps to abol-
ish slavery?
8. Where is Pearl Harbor To-
Gated?
4. Which library is the largest
in the world?
5. Is it easier to swim in fresh
or salt water?
s. What is the correct title Of
the chief justice of the supreme
court of the United tSates?
Z. Name the French general
who recently replaced General
Gamelin as commander-in-chief
of the Allied armies?
8. Between which two points
did Paul Revere make his fam
Gus midnight ride?
9. What borough of New York
city comprises Staten Island?
10. What IL the new name Of
the submarine Squalus?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-11
Shall All Serve?

Now that al have agreed vastly ncreased arma-
ment program shall all equally to bring 1t into being
Shall the workman who Ia asked to work longer hours be
balanced by the employer who asked to accept shorter
profits?
Shall the young who is asked to give his life be bal
anced by the older who is asked to give his money!
Shall the burden in short designed to protect all
be carried BY oil in proportion and in manner called for by
ability
And il IL decided that far greater number of citizens
must become skilled In military matters how shall those
citizens Be chosen Shall they be volunteers shall they be
economic classes as in the CCC proposas) shall they be
college YOUTH shall they be vast and automatic cross
section Of the whole people?
These questions all going to come to the fore with
increasing insstence the program swings from
discussion to reality And not least important of the
posas raised that brought straight to the front by
the Army and Navy Journal which in its current number
says fatty The time has for the American people
to adopt fixed policy the principle of universal military
training"
The journal describes our efforts up to now as follows
the rushing river threatens to swamp banks
shverng and preparing to stick leg into it. Apparently
willing to learn the lesson Of efficient and
sufficient defense except at sckenng cost in blood and
treasure"
So the service paper recommends stripping and pungng
into the preparedness program whoe-hog.
This proposal is revolutionary and contrary to every
tradition and precedent OF American history. We have
always avoided like the plague any suggestion of large
standing army and suggestion Of compulsory service
war turned to compulsory service In the World war
Immediately adopted the only equitable and effec
tive way TO face the situation
More win b heard Of this proposal any such plan is
ever placed in effect Il must the conscious will and
decision Of the American people.
10 not too to begin considering whether or not
todays world demands that at last to the Euro
pean system Of universal miltarizaion
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-11
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY. JUNE IL

Early hours today are under
adverse sway Of the planets, but,
later, bsnefic aspects dominate.
There IL = fairly promising sign
for commercial operations. Ship
ping should be comparatively
safe in neutral waters. The eve-
ming is promising for men in
authority.
Heart and Home: Women may
be uncertain in their plans under
this configuration which gives
little promise for those in pub
lie service. The stars encour-
age unselfish devotion to philan-
thropic or relief efforts. Girls
should study first aid. Nurses
are to be greatly needed in 1941
and the wise will prepare for
work in hospitals.
Business Affairs: The usual
midsummer slump in trade may
be less noticeable than usual.
Tests to American enterprise
and American resourcefulness
will be of unusual character.
Farmers will profit. but they
may expect losses through great
drought and high winds. Gov
eminent demands on agriculture
will be heavy. Financiers will
have Serious problems in con-
nection with international bank
ing. Demand for trained hands
in industry will be helpful in
solving certain phases OF unem-
ployment. The young and the
older men will benefit. the first
because of their modern ideas
and the second because Of their
experience.
International Affairs: As the
war in Europe progresses con-
flicts between factions in the
Stihid army Will NNuSS oiiAiNty
to Hitler. The spirit of conten-
ton due to ambition will be
manifested in many nations and
will affect statesmen as well as
military men. Scandals caused
by treachery will be publicized in
acquiring power as well as world
respect.
Persons whose birthdate it il
have the sugury of year Of
good luck which will be appre-
ciated after one or two unlucky
experiences.
Children born on this lay may
be so independent that they de-
velop eccentricities by their orig
inality of thought and action.
They probably will be industri-
Gus talented and successful.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-11
AFTER MANY YEARS
Rv {. I. SHORT

contribution to human progress
that did not come from a dream.
AS DR.. Meats views the pic
ture today. the trouble at home
and abroad IL due to the fact
that we have lost our dreams
and permitted ideals to be de-
stroyed. As he looks back over
the picture, the destruction OF
A dream and the smashing OF
ideals at Versailles II years ago.
is the cause of world turmoil to-
day.
When Woodrow Wilson was
pleading for a just peace instead
of punishment and reprisals and
the splitting up Of territory,
Clemenceau is said 10 have
whispered to Lloyd George, lis
ten to him-the man talks like
Jesus Christi" They smashed
Woodrow Wilson'S dream Of
world peace and the world is
shaking from nightmare.
In a labor conference a speak
err was pleading for tolerance
and adjudication of differences
between capital and labor on the
basis of the Golden Rule. The
crowd booed him down because
"he talked like Jesus Christ"
In another conference indus
trialists and commercial leaders
were discussing mutual prob
lens. One speaker WAS propos-
ing a more liberal attitude to-
ward labor when A hard-boiled
industrialist said. THE man Is
talking like Jesus Christ" His
proposal was turned down be-
cause In the practical business
world there Is no place for IDEAL
istic dreams.
Both groups are experiencing
some pretty horrible Nightmares.
The two paragraphs immedi-
ately foregoing are taken, in
substance, from DR.. Meats ad-
dress at the College of Puget
Sound. Only a comparatively
few persons 1.-THE auditorium
seats about 5000 heard him. The
thoughts, inspired by the record
of centuries, are passed on to
Times readers for what they are
worth. How much they are
worth depends on how much you
believe in dreams and ideals.
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SO THEY SAY

In no time of history has pri-
vate charity been such a neces-
sity as today.
DIR. Albert C. J. Simard.
French civilian relief worker.
The days of pussyfooting "
Republicans against the New
Deal are over. - Senator H.
Styles Bridges REP. N.H).
The best solution of labor
trouble would be to consider
laborers as part owners.-En-
rique Magalona, chairman, Phil
ippine Island assembly labor
committee.
Undoubtedly there are actiyi-
ties in this country that we
should know more about so that
we can safeguard ourselves
against them.-Secretary of In
terror Harold Ickes.
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certainly American history.
Der Fuehrer's fear of the U.
s. springs from his experiences
as a lance corporal IN the first
World war. Serving on the
front line. he noticed that--as
who did not-whereas many an
allied shell turned out to be a
harmless dud, the American
shells usually exploded on time.
He has frequently remarked on
this fact--and its impression on
his youthful mind - to close
friends and foreign visitors. A
rather sensitive and susceptible
individual. these exploding shells
made in the u. S. A.-gave
him an inkling of Americas in
dustrial might.
II is dou b full, however,
whether Hitler's attitude toward
us is helpful or harmful. A
dyspeptic and d sconte ted
house painter at Munich, he has
always been driven on by an in
ferority complex. 1t may be
that when and II he conquers
and controls Europe. he may
stop there because Of his realiza-
ton Of our power. On the other
hand, as his life history demon
strates. he may seek to prove to
himself that Uncle Sam is not.
economically or militarily, what
he Is cracked up to be.
The behavior of the Alum
mum Company of America
once the Roosevelt administra-
tons pet hate-is responsible
for the fact that American in
dustry Is now cooperating with
Washington in preparing for
war. Had it not been for the
arrangements and agreements
established by Assistant War
Secretary johnson with the
late Andrew Melons corpora
ton. the Knudsen Stettinius
Budd board would be only q
paper organization.
Several years ago-193s, to be
exact - the Aluminium company
agreed to turn over all its files
and secret data to the war de-
partment in the campaign for
industrial preparedness which
johnson was then pushing. At
the same time the department of
justice was prosecuting the Mel
Ion outfit as violator of the
antitrust act. Homer S. Cum
mings, then attorney general,
demanded that johnson furnish
the D. of ]. with the war ma
terial which the company had
supplied. The assistant war
secretary refused, took the ques-
ton to the White House and won
out. The d. of J. did not get
the dope, although the issue was
not decided until a few months
ago by executive order.
AS a result, industry feels and
figures that II can trust the war
and the navy departments. They
have been sold on the idea that
information which they hand
over to the government as a
national defense move will not
be used against them in the
courts.
The American people, especial
ly those living west Of the Al
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leghenies. have not the faintest
conception Of how close the U.
S. stands to the brink Of war.
Western audiences have been
shocked by the disclosure that
the president thinks we should
enter the war In defense of
democracy, and IL only waiting
for public sentiment to catch
up with him on that issue.
This information-and nobody
In authority at Washington
denies it--has been conveyed to
inhabitants Of the hinterland by
well-informed spea kers from
the capital. They have pointed
out that. except for the for
malities. the U. S. is in the war
up to its neck now-that the
only thing necessary to clarity
our position is an outright dec
laration of war by the presi-
dent and the congress. In every
other respect-and the request
for a declaration will be forth
coming as soon as F. d. r. be-
lieves the people are ready for
1.-THE U. s. Is a party to the
conflict.
The middle and far west have
not realized that fact until
lately. But they have suddenly
become aware Of the extent of
our actual involvement, and
they don't like it. Their reaction
and resentment-suggests that
Roosevelt's relection-should he
try for a third TERMS not the
cinch that most people expect.
Frances frantic appeal - ap-
proved by the president and At
torney General jackson - to
Washington for the grant or
sale of the famous 75-mm. gun
(3-inch) has precipiated vio-
lent argument as to the extent
Of our supply Of this famous
weapon. In the Flanders fight
ing it was the only piece of ar
tillery which would cripple Hit
ler's S0-ton tanks. Here are the
facts as excsvated from the
secret files of the war depart
ment:
The u. S. has at the present
moment $3.50 of these weapons.
1t has high speeded" - which
means equipping them with
pneumatic tires so that they
will have faster velocity-about
1900. II is undermining another
1.500 so that they will have
quicker carriage and a longer
range. But of the amount
undergoing modernization only
about $50 have been completed.
For the initial protective
army of approximately 100000
men. the minimum supply of
these guns is fixed in all war
plans at 1,45o. For a major
emergency-an invasion on eth
er coast-tne number needed is
set at $500. That shows how
badly off the U. S. is in the way
of national defense-snd why we
cannot go to war at the present
moment