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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20
WHOA, ELEANOR

Indicative of the attitude of the administration toward the
beet sugar industry s a statement quoting Mrs. Eleanor Roose-
welt, wife of the president, printed in the August issue of the
New York Times. She said, according to this newspaper:
Il hope and pray that we won't encourage the beet sugar
industry, because it has always had to be subsidized and al
ways took advantage of cheap labor, that had to 60 on relie
the rest of the year"
The presidential family has been accused of oversimplification
in its statements and this is an excellent example. We are pre-
pared to concede that Mrs. Roosevelt is a fine woman who,
through her influence, has done much good for many groups.
But in this case she is going to do incalculable harm to many
western farmers, if she persists in such talk, at a time when
some government agencies are doing everything they can to
promote increased sugar production.
Let's take up first, Subsidized" Mrs. Roosevelt might have
substituted wheat, cotton, corn, tobacco, pecans or most any
other major crop for the "beet sugar industry and she would
have been just as accurate. But she didn't. When one talks
about subsidization of crops these days, he opens a broad field.
Why pick on beets?
AS to sugar beet labor rates, they are not ever set by the
grower but are ~inflexibly fixed by the secretary of agricul-
ture. Every grower in every territory is required to pay for
labor at wage scales and prices determined by the department
of agriculture. From personal experience, we'll admit that
thinning or topping beets isn't the easiest way in the world to
make a living land this might be said about any farm work.
but those who are skilled at it make from So to SIP a day.
We all know that farm labor is seasonal labor. We can't say
sugar beet workers go on relief the "rest of the year"
We have known of years when farm owners as well as the
laborers have been forced to seek relief. We know that now
able-bodied man can get year-around work. From the wheat
in Montana to the fruit packers in California, farm
is seasonal.
In short, Mrs. Roosevelt has applied criticisms to sugar beets
that could we'll be applied to almost any other farm product
Underlying her statement is the fact that the administration
and eastern financial interests wish to do everything they can
to discourage domestic beet production in favor of production
elsewhere.
We have, and seems vainly, expressed the hope that people
in high places won't sound off until they know what they are
talking about. f.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20

To a small town newspaper publisher, E. L.. Freeand o.
Beaver, Penn, goes credit for one of the most sensible sug
gestions we have heard anywhere concerning the federal tax
program.
In brief, Publisher Freeland urges the senate finance COM
mhtee now shaping such legislation to adopt a measure that
would exempt from taxation payments made on debts.
The two major categories of his proposal are:
Q) Exempt from taxation all principal payments on all home,
farm and business mortgages.
az Exempt from taxation all principal payments on all notes
or other contractual debt obligations, where such obligations
were assumed prior to the war, for the promotion and opera
ton of individual, partnership or corporate business giving
employment to other people.
The immediate and obvious benefits of such provisions would
go to the salaried man who is paying for his home and to the
millions of small business men who are struggling to keep
their doors open in the face OF wartime conditions and IN
creasingly stringent wartime regulations.
1t is also obvious that, during the past ten years, when mil
lions in subsidies have been paid to many groups, there has
been little legislation enacted that brings any sort of relief to
the consumer or to small business. These groups have not
asked for subsidies, do not expect them, but they need all the
help they can get now. The government can best provide it
either by relaxing the many regulations now hedged about
small business or by reducing the tax load. There is probably
little hope, at least for the duration, that bureaucratic control
of prices and goods will be lessened. But there is some hope
that taxes can be lightened.
We need not go far, in almost any Montana small town, to
see the results of the war on small business. Some places are
already closed, others are on the ragged edge. 1t will be touch
and go for many to keep alive during the war.
But the Pennsylvania mans proposition is also in line with
government policy. Almost every federal agency is cautioning
against initiation. Initiation comes, primarily, because we have
more money N credit than we have consumer goods. Credit
just as surely causes initiation as do extra greenbacks. If debt
payments are not taxed, there will be a tremendous incentive
to reduce indebtedness.
When war contracts and profits cease, when victory and
peace are won, it will be the responsibility of small business
to save the nation from decentralization and despair" Mr.. Free
land declares. "An abnormal burden will then descend squarely
on the shoulders of small business. 1t will carry that burden if
given a reasonable opportunity. 1t will be the shock absorber
on the rough road of transition from war to peace again. Only
legislative and economic stupidity and lack of foresight now,
will chart any other course than one of utmost protection and
encouragement for small business in these and future critical
days"
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20

The one bin being 14x24x10 and the
other 15x15xl7. They will hold re-
spectively 1890 and 5000 bushels.
They are available for sale to far
mers.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20

its size. We make it about Irresponsible leaders here and there
The ultimate effect is obvious. The pendulum is now swing
ing. 1t will 60 to another extreme, pushed by mounting public
opinion and anger. In the end, if this attitude is not changed
organized labor will lose far more than it has gained by the
short-sighted policies of a few. There are some excellent states
men in organized labor. Perhaps their influence will overcome
that of the lunatic fringe that is sabotaging our war effort.
We know we will have heavy casualty lists from the Solo
mon islands. We know that, as we swing from the defense to
the offense, these casualty lists will grow. The war will come
home to the people in no uncertain terms in the next six
months. AS Elmer Davis says, we may be only ankle deep in
the great conflict now. But we will soon be plunged headlong.
When that time comes, and it will be soon, a terrific and
aroused sentiment will develop. The people will demand that
our leaders show the courage to right these wrongs. And who
will there be to disagree with this father that desertion on the
line is just as great an offense against our country
as desertion on the front line?
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20
LARSLAN
BY Lola Penner

The shower mentioned in last
weeks edition held at Art Walby's
was in honor of Mrs. Carl Swan
sen instead of Mrs. Carl Sonsteng,
The Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Ross
and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Taylor and
George Harte of Opheim took part
in a Christian Fellowship at the
SunnySide school Sunday afternoon.
Shoppers in Glasgow Saturday
were Edwin Sonsteng, Sam Smith
and Gust Neufeld. Others transact
ing business Monday were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Neufeld and family, Mr.
and Mrs Henry Penner and family
and Mrs. o j. Jevne.
A number of friends gathered at
Pearsons Saturday to celebrate Mrs.
Axel Pearson's birthday. Mrs. Pear
son received several gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. John RogeneS and
family visited at Sam Smiths Fri
day.
Harold Toews Of Lustre is work
ing at Ralph Curtis. Clarence
Thiezen of Lustre is working for
Gust Lentzner during harvest.
The John Neufeld, Jake Peters,
Henry Penner and Pete Peters fam
lilies helped celebrate Gust New
fields birthday Sunday at the home
of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Neufeld.
Emil Hanson, who is living in
came out to harvest his
crop.
p K. Peterson is working for
Edwin Sonsteng.
MIR and Mrs Herbert Rauch and
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20
DON'T SPOIL A PRETTY YARD

Although many yards in Glasgow show the results of beau
tification efforts in the last few years, which have been stimu-
lated by a reduced water rate during the summer, improve
ments can be made. Many times we observe, particularly during
late summer, this situation: A yard well kept, with beautiful
flowers, but the whole effect spoiled by weeds or tall grass
growing on the boulevard strip in front of the home. One of
these in a block can offset all the work on a dozen yards and
doesn't do justice to the work done on the yard. There is no
particular obligation to any lot owner to improve his boule-
varding, but he'll do his yard a favor if he does.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20

Some commodity credit grain
bins have arrived in Valley county.
One carload came to Hinsdale last
week and another carload to
Glasgow. Another a will be 60
ing to Frazer, Oswego and Rich
land. These bins are of two types.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20
Engineers Make
Surveys; Cover
Petroleum Area

WINNETT-A group of army en-
gineers was in the northwestern
part of Petroleum county surveying
township 16 and II, range "a.
No information was available as
to the purpose of the survey, but
the army men said they would also
survey a township near Square
Butte west of the Delaney ranch.
Township II takes in all of the De
laney ranch and township Is is
south of that ranch and includes
the Hedman homestead and others.
Rumor was strcng last fall and
is coming to the front again now
that the army will Use the loca-
tons for bombing target fields. NO
official comments were available,
however.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20

The n bin being 14x24x10 and the
other 15x15x17. They will hold re-
spectively 1900 and 5000 bushels.
They are available for sale to far
mers.
Rust has shown up in u flax
in the county for the first time in
80 years. We don't know how much
damage it is going to do. Some re-
ports indicate that it will cut some
yields in half. Other reports indi-
cate It will cause no damage at all.
Reports we have received from the
North Dakota and Northern Mon
tana indicate that most all Of the
flax is infested with this rust. This
being the first year that rust has
ever shown up we don't know too
much about it. Bison flax seems TO
be the most rust resistent. How
ever, this year it has been suscep-
tible to rust. Whether this carries
ever to another year is a question.
Or own personal opinion is that
it is something that has happened
this year and may not show up
again.
Any winter wheat seeded prior
to Sept. l is susceptible to root-rot.
Sept. Is is the best time to seed
winter wheat to avoid this disease.
There is a growing tendency in
the newer wheat production area
in the state to get wheat planted
early, which means Aug. Is. Wheat
this early is susceptible to
root-rot and sooner or later wheat
growers will lose their crop because
of this.
A corn variety plot at Royce Bid
dies farm west of Glasgow is
showing up very well. Royce mas
corn that averages nine feet
high. The Minnybrid 402 variety
seems to be the kind that is grow
ng fast and probably will produce
the highest yield. If you get a
to visit this plot by all
means do so. You will be surprised
1t the growth.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20
i; i farm
rstto
WAR NEWS

This is a new column in The
Courier ard will be a regular feat
r in subsequent issues. The news
items are furnished by the depart
ment of agriculture to bring Valley
county readers the latest develop
ments and news regarding USDA
county war board and agricultural
news in the war effort.
Wheat harvesting is well under
way in most sections and quantities
of wheat are already piled on the
ground in Montana. Farmers want.
ing to purchase commodity credit
corporation bins should contact the
local county Triple-A office immed-
lately in order that wheat will not
have to be piled on the ground in
Valley county.
Revision in the tire rationing
system permits new and recap
tires only to those farm trucks
directly essential to the war eff
@ONN. tAoSho NAlSoC oGl WIGS are QlI- |
ectly essential to the war effort in
clude trucks used for marketing |
of foods and farm products.
During the fat salvage campaign
is expected that each housewife
will collect from one to two pounds
each month. Salvage fat is market
ed through local meat dealers. One
pound of waste makes ~glycerine
enough to fire four anti-aircraft
Commodity credit corporation
has announced that it will sell 1941
wheat to farmers for feed. Either
or resealed 1941 farm
stored wheat will be eligible for pur-
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20
SAWFLIES

GRANDVIEW Combining has
started this week but it is not far
enough advanced to give any yields.
High winds last week broke down
quite a bit of grain. Sawflies have
also been reported in some fields.
Grasshcppers have flown in and
are doing light damage. Oats which
have been combined are heavy and
yielding well.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20

Winter wheat harvest is in full
swing, the crop report for the weei
ending Aug. 10 shows. Yields arr
ranging from 30 to so bushels. The
spring wheat yields range from q
to 26 bushels. Protein content Of
spring wheat is quite high, and
some samples have been as high
as 1875. The north and south
benches near Glasgow and Nashua
are two-thirds done. The second
crop of alfalfa is in excellent shape
Grasshoppers have moved into
the area from near Glasgow east
to Nashua and beyond Nashua.
They are doing considerable dam
age, especially in flax fields. These
hoppers came from range land
outside the county. With favorable
conditions next year, we may have
a serious hopper problem.
The farm labor situation is very
serious. Many farmers are having
to work exceptionally hard to har-
vest their crops. In many instances
children IL and Is are combining
and running tractors. There is a
shortage of carpenters and and
builders to construct farm gran
aries.
Thirty-eight Indian Back fire
pumps have arrived this week. They
are being assembled and together
with swatters, which have been
built at the county shop, will be dis
tributed to the fire wardens. The
hazard is becoming greater every
day. This equipment in the hands Of
the fire wardens will do a lot to
check any fires that might break
cut.
Valley County All club leaders
net in Glasgow last Wednesday to
develop plans for the annual All
Achievement day which will be
lere in Glasgow September CT. The
eaders planned an excellent pro
gram and they want to invite every
)ne to come and see the fine ex-
libits their members will have on
This has been a very busy
ear fer everyone, but cur All
club members have done a fine
OBJ of All work a. well as helping
heir mothers and fathers.
Here are the results of the state
contest in which Valley county
H club members took part: In the
tate All club judging contest, our
cam placed sixth. The team was
omposed of Warren Stensland,
Tichenor and Forrest Wesen.
The girls demonstration put on by
Humphrey and Alice Car
caburu placed in the blue ribbon
roup. Genevieve Caricaburu placed
fifth in the state in preservation
Judging. Clarice Rusher placed in
he blue ribbon group in the style
and Evelyn Tichenor placed
n the white ribbon group in cloth
ng judging.
Some commodity credit grain
ins have arrived in Valley county.
,ne carload came to Hinsdale last
yeek and another carload to
glasgow. Another car will be go
lg to Frazer, Oswego and Rich
and. These bins are of two types.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20

chase by producers at IS per cent
OF corn parity price. Further in
formation regarding price and de
livery points is available at the local
county Triple-A office.
Claude r. Wickard, secretary of
agriculture, has proclaimed market
ing quotas on wheat to be in effect
for 1943 providing a two thirds maj
ority Of wheat farmers approve them
in a referendum to be held before
June 10, 1913. Wickard urged far
mers in planting their 1913 farming
operations to divert as much of
their acreage as possible to flax,
scybeans and various feed crops.
Farmers are urged to exhaust
every possible means of locating
used electric motors before apply
ing for new motors. If on the
other hand farmers have available
ITO to 220 volt motors which they
will sell for army use they should
contact the county USDA war
board.
Western sugar beet states may
get Mexican labor when domestic
labor is unavailable. Primarily it
is the employment service and the
farm security administrations job.
to certify labor needs. Mexicans
will enter the united States only
written contract guaranteeing
payment of prevailing wage with
80 cents per hour minimum and
employment at least three fourths
time in the area. Satisfactory
housing and transportation must
be guaranteed.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20
ON TRIP

Mayer and Mrs. E. j. Kjelstrup
left Tuesday on a weeks vacation
trip. Mayor Kjelstrup will also be
a delegate to the Montana Kiwan-
is conference at Butte Sunday and
Monday. He is president Of the
Glasgow club.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20

daughter and their brother and
sister of Lustre were Sunday din
ner guests at the home of Jake
Neufeld. Mrs. Rauch is a cousin of
Mrs. Neufeld.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-20
SCHOOL HEAD ARRIVES

FRAZER - Superintendent and
Mrs. L. w. Weingartner and child
rem arrived here from Kalispell last
Thursday. They have moved into
the A. Torkelson residence.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-20
Florists
Employment

Help Wanted. Female
HITE GIRL or woman for general
house WORK. and care Of small
children. 2l06 McGregor st. Phone
h510-J-i.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-20

OAK STREET, seven room modern,
very attractive house, part hard
wood floors, large plate glass in
closed front sun porch. also plate
glass inclosed rear porch. new
garage. beautiful spacious
grounds, shade and fruit trees.
Permanent home place. low price.
Terms. H. Peet. SO N. Huron
Street. Phone 1871.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-20
APPOINTMENT OF ADM1E1srRA-
TOR

No. 1216f
STATE or MCHGAS. The Pro
bate court for the County u wash
teuaW.
At session 81 said Court. held az
the Probate office in the city of
Ann Arbor IN said county on the
stl day of February s.. j.. 1882
Present Hon. Jay g. Pray. Judge
OF Probate.
In tue Matter ~ the Estate Of
Dennis Merton Horley, Deceased
Nsry g. Barton having filed i1 said
court Der petition pray ng that tie
adm nistratlon Of said estate be
granted 20 Mary g Barton. OF 70
some other suitable person.
II r. Ordered. That the stl day
% March. A. ~. 1912. al ten o.
clock in Tire forenoon. ~ said Pro
bate office. tc and bel hereby ap-
pointed Tor hearing SAID petition.
It IL turt Der ordered. raat pub
nc notice thereof Re gifen hv p4b-
location 81 a copy n This order once
each week for three succe sise weeks
previous 70 said dav 90 hearing. 10
fle Ypsilant DaIy Pres. news
paper printed and circulated in said
County.
JAY . PRAY. Jaige 81 Probate
Nora o Borgert, Register Of Pro-
bafs
ADV. 5-2-5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-20
Stretch Your Dollars BY Shopping From The Daily Glass
For Sale Real Estate
Houses

1 ROOMS. toilet. lavatory. electric
pump. car garage, all new, one
mile east OF city. Just off Mich
igan. for sl75o VITA one-balf cash.
BEAUTIFUL SUBURBAN HOME. on
100 Il. lot. overlooking Washtenaw
Country Club golf course, fire
place. breakfast nook, tiled kltch-
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tory. bed rooms. basement plas-
tered and painted, automatic oil
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cooled. screened side porch; gear
garage. $500 down. bal. at SO.
BARGAIN FOR CASH: ideal for =
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floor; near college; We can help
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"a ACRES Just outside City. on
main highway. with large Maple
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your own home: $3.50 on EZ terms.
$500 BUYS building lot .ust off Sum
init, near Normal. all improve
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for $3.50.
$500 is THE PRICE OF rooms,
on Washtenaw, not water heat.
large lot, near down Town.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-20
Legal Notices
FINAL AMORTIZATION
ACCOUNT

STATE or MICHIGAN. The Pro
bate Court for TIE County OF wash
tcnaW
Al a session OF said Court. held AT
the Probate Office 10 the city 81
Ann ArbOr in said County, on the
End day Of February N. -. 1875.
Present. Hon. Jay q. Pray Judge
Of Probate.
In the Matter Of the Estate OF
Lena A. Wilbur, Deceased
Marjorie Hisc0ck Administrator de
bonis non witt viii annexed having
filed IA said Court her final admin
istration account. and her petition
praying for the allowance thereof
and for the assignment and distripu-
ton OF tho residue Of said state.
and also for the allowance Of extra
mpeusati0n.
II - Ordered. That tho 3ri day ~
" rch a. ID. 1852. at zen O'Clock iu
the forenoon. ~ said rrabat. office,
be and is hereby appointed for Dkau-
lining and allowing said account and
hearing said petition.
j. r. Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given b. publication
OF a copy OF this order. for three
successive weeks previous 90 said
day Of hearing IN the fpHlnnt
Daily presf. newspaper printed
and circulated ln said County.
JAY O. PRAY, Judge Of Probate
A true copy.
Nora .. Borgert. Register n Probate.
ADV 500
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-20
Financial
Business Opportunities
Livestock
For Sale Livestock

FRESH DRESSED steer Beef by 4
or is. Also used plumbing ma
terlal Geo Elliott. Ph. 37S-J-i.
WORK HORSES for sale. l560s
Sumpter I'D. Belleyille.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
CITY TO CLOSE
 BOOKS FOR 1941
Thirty Days Grace Expires Friday-Net Surplus May
 Be Surprisingly Large

The city government will wind up it's financial affairs this Friday, the 30th, which will allow Controller Thomas N. Conlon and his staff to begin calculating total expenditures and arrive at the amount of the actual city surplus for last year.
 City books, theoretically, are closed on Dec. 31, but a period of 30 days grace is provided for the presentation of bills by individuals and firms doing business with the city the previous year.
 The 1942 budget estimates the to- tai surplus for 1941 at $405 ,419 93. However, of this the sum of $105,- 39602 is deducted to allow for city balance in the closed Merchants Trust Co, leaving an estimated net surplus of $500 ,923.91. It would not be surprising if final figures show that the net surplus is good deal higher than the budget estimate, since the estimate was made con- servatively and revenue late in the year proved somewhat higher than had been expected.
 Any guess as to a 1922 surplus de- bends to such a great extent on the war that it would be impossible to make. There is special contingency fund of $60, 1000 in this years budget, for instance, for defense and other purposes. A bombing or some other war development might necessitate 8 huge increase in this item. Or, as another possibility, shortage of materials could cause considerable unemployment, thereby sending the tax receipts for the year far below the record heights of 1940 and 1941, when 96 and 97 per cent of the taxes levied were collected.
 The 1941 surplus will be the third successive one registered in Water bury. The surpluses have enabled large amounts to be carried over to the following year, thereby cutting down the amount required to be raised by taxes.