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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-09-04

Many homes break up from lack Of
hildren and contribute 10 the amazing
American record of one divorce for
Nery FIVE marriages, Unhappy wives,
phidless due TO ylamin.dehcicnl inc'
lonal weakness, may now enjoy the de-
Dires and activities OF Natures most
sonderful creation--a normal, fully.de'
beloped. vigorous woman.
Sensational clinical tests demonstrate
hal. In vilamin deficient instances, 4
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-09-04

and enjoyable repast. The next
meeting will be at the residence OF
Miss Velma M. Bright TOO +,
Broadway, North Little Rock.
Mrs Elsie M. Moore Pres. Mrs
Audrey 7. Hopkins Seey,, Miss Al
thrice Watts Reporter
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-09-04
ally

ally.
W. NJ. S. My aunt lives with my
mother and l. She il very hpssy
as if we're living with her instead
of me, for ! can't get in word
edge wise. How long will it be be-
fore she makes a change?
Ans. What have you done to
show your aunt good time since
she has been there? She is only q
and likes a god time. :. She
tries to run the house because she
feels she's doing your mother a
favor to take some of the respon-
! sibility off her shoulders. She horns
in on your dates fer lack Of enter
tainment for herself. Why not have
your dates bring some eligible fel-
low around to meet herr? When
she gets a boy friend of her own.
she will 60 after him like pick
pocket for crowd and won't have
anytime to steal your thunder.
c. M. M. am planning on taking
a correspondence course in nurs-
ing. Before | take any steps,
would like to know what you think
about it. want your answer right
away as | DO not want to spend
any money if | am not going to
profit by it.
Ans. The only way you can learn
nursing is by actual experience, II
you will enter some hospital for
training, you will aquire this ex-
perience and have the opportunity
to become graduate nurse. A cor
respondence course would probably
ifamilarize you with the duties Of
IA practical nurse. but you want
more than just that. Don't be sat
isfied with anything less than a r.
IN.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-09-04
Mrs. Bausley

Nothing equals a baby TO bring com
,lele unity and happiness into the home
md tie husband and wife into a stronger
,ond Of enduring love and mutual in.
crest.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20
MissOula Man Named
Fair Association
Chief at Convention

The Rocky Mountain Association Of
Fairs closed its convention in Mis-
soula by electing Floyd Day Of Mis-
soula as president and choosing Bill
lings as the site for next years meet
ing.
Day was elected unanimously, as
were Ben Schmidt Of Dodson. vice
president, and Jack Suckstorff of Sid
ney. reelected secretary-treasurer. Day,
who is manager Of the Western Mon
tana fair, succeeds Frank Barnum OF
Miles City, and Schmidt succeeds Larry
Burns Of Baker.
The association pledged support OF
the government, went on record that
food Is important to victory over our
common foes, and that we will strive
to encourage the production Of more
and better crops. and that the morale
OF our citizenship is all-important to
united democracy. and We believe
county fairs contribute to unfolding
the morale Of the people Of our COM
munities."
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20

Mrs. Plummer returned to Iowa
when she left Bannack In 1863, lived
there for while, and then moved to
Vermillion, Dakota territory, where
she married James Maxwell, who was
a widower with two daughters, the
writers Of the letter. She died In 1912
and was buried at Wakonda, S. D.
All reports of Mrs. Plummer during
the short time she lived at Bannack
spoke highly of her, and her two STEP
daughters confirm that opinion In their
letter.
Letter From Harris
The letter to Hilger from Harris said
in part:
Enclosed in a letter signed by the
two stepdaughters Of Mrs. Henry
Plummer, later Mrs. James Maxwell.
I think there Is no doubt Of the truth
Of the statements they make, and hope
1t will be Of interest to yourself and
the people In dear old Montana"
The letter from Mrs. Stafford and
Mrs. Slattery to Hilger follows:
Zion. David Hilger, librarian, state
historical society, Helena, Mont.
Dear sir:
"At the request Of Mr.. Arthur Harris
Of Cocoanut Grove, Fla, I am writing
you the following facts relating to the
later Life Of my stepmother. the wife
of Henry Plummer, leader Of the road
agents Of Montana In l662-l863.
"Ars. Plummer left Bannack. Mont.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20
Mrs. Plummer Married Again After Leaving
Bannack and Was the Mother of Two Children

The few persons familiar with bit
of investigating done more than .
decade ago by the late David Hilger,
when he was librarian Of the Montana
historical library, are familiar with
the fate Of Mrs. Henry Plummer after
she left the Montana territory in 1868.
Her departure came but a few
months before her celebrated spouse.
debonair and degenerate sheriff Of
Bannack and chief Of the road agents.
was hanged by the Vigilantes, and the
majority Of the present day Montanans
are ignorant Of her later life.
She vanished from history at the
Snake river, Oregon, crossing in south
ern Idaho on the north and south
trail leading into the state.
BY diligent study Of the annals Of
the early days and inquiry as to the
whereabouts Of pioneers Of the Vigil
lante times, Hilger discovered that
Arthur Harris, friend Of Mrs Plum
mer's relatives in Iowa and South
Dakota, lived at Cocoanut Grove, Fla,
and to him he addressed letter ask
ing him to secure information II pos
sible relative to Mrs. Plummer.
Hlger was rewarded for his persist
ent and intelligent labors by q letter
from Harris. enclosing another COM
mmication to him from Mrs.. Ida STAT
ford and Mrs. John Slattery, step
daughters Of Mrs. Plummer. who live
ct Wakonda, 8. D., and which gave all
the required information.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20

Stafford, Mrs John Slattery."
Hoffman Birney, author of a book
dealing with the Montana Vigilantes,
tells something Of the life of Mrs
Plummer at Bannack. He states that
the Plummers boarded with the Walls,
Mrs. Plummer's sister and her hus-
band, and he says that Mrs. Plummer
left Bannack 10 weeks after her mar
rage, on Sept. 2, 1868, in a wagon
train bound for Salt Lake City.
He also reports the meeting of that
caravan with the Edgerton train on
the Snake river Martha Edgerton, l3-
year-old daughter Of Governor Edger-
ton, formerly Mrs. PlaSsman Of Great
Falls, was with her father and party,
and Birney quotes her as saying that
the party did not talk with Mrs. Plum
mer, but saw her In the wagons, and
were informed that she was the wife
of Henry Plummer, sheriff of Bannack
According to Birney's book. Mrs
Plassman described Mrs. Plummer as
follows: MRS. Plummer was a small
woman, remember. guess you'd call
her a blonde. She had big grey eyes,
and her hair was brown, soft and
fluffy. I never saw nor heard Of her
again after that meeting"
Birney also quotes Mrs. Plassman
as saying that many people at Ban
mack liked Plummer, and some Of
them never were convinced that he
was at the head Of the road agents.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20
59,34S,OOO Bushels
Of Wheat Is Stored

A total of 59,34S,O0O bushels of
wheat stored in Montana is the largest
all storage figure on record for Jan.
l. Wheat stocks in grain elevators
and small flour mills for Jan. l, 1912
OF $4,000 900 bushels is the largest for
this date on record. Likewise, wheat
stocks of 4O27,000 bushels on Jan. l
in merchant flour mills is the largest
on record. Jan. l, 1912 farm stocks also
set record for this date, the total
wheat remaining on farms being es-
tlmated at 40,26l,0 900 bushels. This
farm storage figure is unusually high
for this time of year.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20

not so bright Phil. for all my child
psychology courses! 1t never occurred
to me that girl with no rhythm
was the answer"
"a girl with what?"
mo rhythm!' he motioned to Club
and Molly and launched into an &C
count of the happenings of the eve
ming. "a tussle with Club always
leaves me so confused" she ended
helplessly. IF only issues could be clear
cut, but they never are. Here he dis
obeys, and muddles through to coming
home hero, getting himself a girl in
the process. I ought to be strong and
scold him for having gone out in the
boat, yet am proud of the way he
behaved in an emergency! Everything
is so miXed!"
How did the girl get into the pic
ture in the first placer"
"All I know is that Club discovered
she had no rhythm" Grace pressed
closer on the comforting arm. That's
what is the matter with me, I guess"
her laugh was a bit unsteady. Every
stage of life has its own rhythm and
I've been out of step with the rhythm
Of adolescence. You were right, Phil;
it takes some planning, but 1t also
takes an awful lot of letting alone"
wise grill" Phil slipped his hand
along her arm. 1t reached her hand,
and closed warmly over it. you know,
have a feeling Club always will
muddle through"
They were still smiling at each other
when Club burst on them with
strident "Mom!"
1t was the old Club, cocky, assured.
"Molly's mother arranged for her to go
home in club car. I told her we'd
take her. Okay?"
Grace smiled and nodded, her eyes
fixed on the sudden widening of Clubs
gray eyes as he looked over at Molly
with the identical look his father used
to have
Encouraged by the smile, Club seized
the suspicious moment.
And how about stopping for soda?
Okay?"
His mothers gay, capitulating "Okay"
echoing happily in his ears, Club beck
oned Molly to the parking space.
Pride glowed through him as Molly
whispered, Your mothers awful pref
ty, Chub!"
I'll say" Club agreed gruffly. With
a satisfying inner sense of security
and content he looked back on his
mother and father following arm in
arm. Mothers were all right after all,
he reflected. A bit goofy at times, but
all right.
The End
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on by their parents, and whisked away,

on by their parents, and whisked away,
as Club told what had happened.
He ducked uneasily from the praise
heaped on him for the rescue.
Gosh, that's nothin'! You should
have seen Molly row! I couldn't have
got there in half the time, if she hadn't
been along"
That warm, contented glow he had
experienced when they first went out
in the boat passed pleasantly over him
once more as he caught Molly's admir-
ing look.
Without further struggle, Club cap
itulated; and, in captivating, his topSy-
turvy world suddenly righted itself.
In a flash, he saw 1t all.
There was nothing the matter with
Jigs! He was the one who was the nut
1t was cuckoo to bunch all girls to-
gether. There were girls and girls
They could be as different as-as dogs
for instance. Some were crazy headed
and silly, and some were pals. You had
to have the sense to pick 'em. Take
Molly now. No boy could have come up
to scratch any better than she had.
Clubs mind, dazzled by this new
view of life, came back slowly to what
his mother was saying to Molly.
We'll see you home, dear, If your
mother isn't here. You and Club wait
while telephone Mr.. Chalmers and
Gosh, Nom! Why do we have to go
home now?" Club protested. Gee, we
didn't fall in! We're not really wet.
We're just splashed. Honest, Nom, we
won't take cold"
Grace Chalmers looked at her son
with a Can-I-Believe-M y-EarS express
sion
you mean-you WANT to stay2"
Sure. Come on, Molly"
He started up the walk to the club
house, then dropped back to whisper
an enthusiastic: Amt she a peach?
Gosh, Nom, how's this for luck? She
amt got no rhythm, neither"
Too dazed to pounce on the appalling
collection of negatives, Grace followed
her bewildering offspring as he chased
after Molly.
She came up just in time to hear
Club dispose of Molly's reluctance to
dance. But Club, when I've got no
rhythm and you've got no rhythm"
That's what makes it all right"
SuuD LUX lHHi Silp VI lleT WdSI.
ITO heck with the music"
An hour or more later Phil Chal-
mers found his wife by the club house
door, watching Club and Molly hop
joyfully through the last dance.
Hi" He tucked his arm through
hers. Putting the screws on to the
last gasp, Ell? thought you might re-
lent and phone me to come for you
earlier"
I'm not the one who's keeping
Chub!" Grace sighed and leaned
against him, but I wish you had
come sooner. I need support" Her
smile held quizzical self mockery. I'm
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20
Credit Extended to Farm
Loan Institutions Gains

4o6OO for the production Of crops and
livestock in Montana, Idaho, Wash
ington and Oregon, compared with
total closings of s51 ,622 900 the pre-
ceding year.
Larger production and higher pro-
duction costs were responsible for
much OF the increase, according to
President w. E. Meyer. Higher yields
and better prices, however, enabled
farmers to make proportionately heav-
Ter repayments during the year so that
the outstanding balance on Dec. 81
s24,865 ,00O-was only s1,171 900 greater
than the balance year earlier.
Cash repayments for the year to-
tailed s47,237! 900, a gain of s6,667 900
over 1910.
Peak volume in outstanding loans
and discounts during the year was
reached Dec. 80 when the total was
s25,368,78
Sheep again accounted for the larg-
est item of financing done by the
bank Advances in 1941 for the pro-
duction of wool and lambs totaled
s18,596,O0O. Other leading lines were
cattle, Sl2554,OO general purpose
farming, S6,033,000; crop production,
s4,537,000; fruit production and mar
keting. s2,Sl6OOO; dairy production,
81 ,O91 900.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20

six months after her marriage to
Henry Plummer. going to her old home
near Cedar Rapids, Ia When Mr.. J..
A. Vail and his wife, Mrs. Plummer's
sister, moved from Bannack, Mont,
to near Vermillion, Dakota territory,
where they lived for several years,
Mrs. Plummer made her home with
them when not engaged In teaching
school.
ION Jan. 10, 1874. Mrs. Plummer
married my father. Mr.. James Max
well. She was the mother Of two boys,
Vernon Maxwell. who lives at West
Bend, Ia, and Clarence Maxwell, who
lives at Rolfe. Ia. She had no chill
dren by Henry Plummer. She died on
May S, 1912, and was buried at Wakon-
da, S. D.
"She never spoke Of her life in
Montana, and I know but little Of 1t.
She never returned to Montana after
leaving there, and there Is no truth
in the story that she did 50.
Was Fine Woman
"She was a fine, noble woman, and
we children were indeed fortunate to
have so kind and good a mother to
take the place Of our own mother.
whom we lost when we were very
young.
Hoping the above facts win be Of
interest to you and to the historical
society Of Montana, beg to subscribe
myself, yours very truly, Mrs.. Ida
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20
Buchanan billiard, IS,
MOntandn Since 1878,
Came by Steamboat

Buchanan billiard, IS. who died at
hospital in Helena, had been a widely
known Capital city resident for 81
years.
He was born in Appomattox, Va,
March 2, 1857, and came to Montana
in 1878. He had worked in Washing
ton, D. c., when a young man and
came to Montana with Col. c. A.
Broadwater on Missouri river steam
boat, landing at Fort Benton.
billiard then came to Helena with
the freight teams of Hugh Kirkendall,
walking most of the way. For many
years he drove an express wagon and
later served as custodian at the capitol
and the Lewis and Clark county court
house.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20

been seen.
The last stretch, after they passed
the point was the hardest Of all. Chop
py waves splashed up and stung his
eyes, and gusts Of wind continually
swung them off their course. But
ahead Of him, through it all, the
steady swing of those surprisingly
young arms. topped by the incongru-
GUS green puffed sleeves, kept an even
rhythm.
Molly was leaving the steering to him,
Club realized, his masculine pride once
more reassuringly in the ascendant, as
he gave quick glance toward the cap
sized dinghy.
He could see 1t clearly now. sort Of
over on its side, with the mast and
sail half in the water buoying 1t uI
at crazy angle. Jigs and Sue were
clinging to the stern, and he could
catch the wave Of Jigs' signalling arm.
They're Okay," he gasped. II can
see EN- both"
Mollys blond head ducked acknowl-
edgment OF the news, but her stroke
never wavered.
Jigs' voice was shrill with anxiety
and relief, as they finally came close
and he recognized them.
"Golly, Chub!' He gulped and grab
bed the bow of the rowboat, sues
got smashed arm or something. The
boom hit her as we went over. A crazy
puff caught us-Gee, Sue. can you
make it?"
Easy Sue" Molly was on her knees,
leaning over to grasp Sues cropping
hand, while Club shipped the oars,
and joined her.
"Im-I'm all right" Sues voice GAL
lantly fought down the pain that quiv-
cred through it. If you can get your
hand under my arm"
For one agonizing moment, it seemed
that they would all be overheard. The
rowboat tipped perilously, as Club and
Molly leaned over, hauling Sue up,
while Jigs got his hands under her
knees, and boosted her from the water
All that saved them was Clubs quick
action in flinging his weight to the
other side in the nick of time as Sue
came tumbling over the side.
Another second and Jigs swung
aboard Between them, they made Sue
as comfortable as possible in the bot
tom of the boat, where she lay, her
head In Mollys lap, bravely refusing to
cry, while Jigs and Club rowed for
dear life, making record time with the
wind and tide in their favor.
Just once did Club gaze gloomily
back at the dinghy. Reading his
thought. Jigs muttered fiercely, She'll
probably drift ashore on one of the
Islands, but don't care if she doesn't
A little moan from Sue made Club
feel that he didn't care either All he
cared about was making that dock.
Their shout brought crowd running
down from the club house
In jiffy, Sue and Jigs were pounced
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20

him heck for deserving, he could point
out that he had had to do something
for girl with no rhythm who wanted
to make getaway.
| There would be no point about haul
ing Jigs and the dinghy into his ex-
PLANTATION. The more he thought about
1t, why bother with Jigs anyway? He
could tell him where he got off tomor-
row.
Club looked over at Molly sitting
in the stern, her green dress beloved
about her, her hair a fluffy cleaning
halo in the moonlight.
She gave him shy. friendly smile.
This Is better than dancing, isn't
tt?"
I'll say it isl" Club leaned forward
on his oars, about to say considerably
more, when Molly gasped and pointed.
staring ahead of her with wide startled
eyes.
Club! The sail! Jigs' sail 1t just
1t was there, minute ago, and now
1t isn't"
A faint, faraway call came to them
as Club spun around to look for him.
self.
by cracky, they're overt"
Molly slid from the stern to the seat
in front of him. quick. Club. give me
those extra oars"
Club hesitated.
Look" he protested distractedly.
unless you're really good, can make
it faster by myself"
II am good" Molly reached for an
oar, pulled it out, and dropped it into
the rowlock. pass up that other one"
Overlooking, in his excitement, the
enormity of the fact that he was be-
ing bossed by girl, Club showed the
other oar forward. Together they
brought the bow around. so that they
were headed for the Point.
The wind that they had hardly felt
before. drifting along with the cur
rent, was another story now that they
were pushing against it, and the strong
running tide as well.
Club Strengthened up a moment to
send roar Of encouragement to Jigs.
Before he could bring out second
shout, Molly peremptorily cut him
short.
Row, Club, and don't waste your
BREATH" she threw over her shoulder.
your voice won't carry against this
wind"
The dazed sense that Molly was
keeping her head better than he was
snapped Club to Herculean effort.
Bending to the oars, he pulled with
all his might, thankfully aware of
Molly's sturdy help, of her instructive
timing to his stroke. BY gosh, she was
good! She might not have rhythm on
the dance floor, but, boy, she had it in
a boat, all right.
The strain of the pace he set brought
the blood drumming into Clubs ears.
Through it he could hear Jigs' shouts,
coming louder and clearer, the relief
in them telling him that they had
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20
Reorganization Men
Close State Office

Montana offices OF the E. o. Grf-
fenhagen Co. Of Chicago, government
al experts employed by Gov. Sam c.
Ford,s advisory committee on reorgan-
ization and economy, have been closed.
Howard G. Ferguson, who was in
charge Of the Montana survey, will re-
turn during the summer to meet with
the committee regarding proposed
changes which require legislative &C.
ton. In the meantime he will work
with the governor Of Washington re-
garding personnel and administrative
problems.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20
SI5I,26O Collected
For Grain Insurance

Two million dollars worth Of Mon
tana grain crops were insured under
1871 hail insurance policies during
1871, E. K. Bowman, chairman of the
state board OF hail insurance reported.
His report showed that 90 percent
OF the sl63,60l in premiums or a to-
tai Of sl5l 260 was collected during ths
year. leaving what he described as q
delinquency larger than expected" He
attributed most Of this to late harvest
caused by excessive rains and part to
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-02-20

A 100000 gain in credit extended
to farmers lending institutions in the
four northwest states in 1871 was re-
ported by the Federal Intermediate
Credit bank Of Spokane. in releasing
its annual report.
Last year the bank advanced $751;
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-12
Edna |. Galley
Becomes Bride

MISS EDNA L GALLEY,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Galley of Florence ave-
nue., Highland Park, and Lead
ing Aircraftman, RCAF. Alex
r. Elliott Jr., son of Mrs. Alex
r. Elliott and the late Mr.. FL
lott, were married June 6. in
st. Johns Anglican Church,
Toronto.
The bride was attended by the
Misses Dorothy and Christine
Elliott.
Victor Powell, Canadian Signal
Corps, a cousin. was best man.
Guests were seated by George
and Harry Elliott and Thomas
Butler.
The attendants were dressed
In rose and aqua net and lace.
The bride was lovely In a we'd
ding dress Of white MORE taffeta
and tulle veil and carried a
bouquet OF white roses.
Mrs. Galley wore a gown of
dusty rose sheer.
The bridegroom's mother was
gowned in gray with orchid ac-
cessories.
Herbert Galley sang "The
Voice That Breathes Ger Eden"
The ceremony was followed by
a reception at the Royal York
Hotel.
Sergeant and Mrs. Elliott will
be guests Of honor at a reception
TO be given by the brides par
ents tomorrow In their home in
Highland Park.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-12
Annual Dinner Set
BY Triple S. Club

THIRTY MEMBERS of the
Triple S. Club Of the North
woodward Congregational
Church. composed Of business
women, viii hold their annual
dinner and installation Of Off
GERS for the coming year at the
Arlington Hotel at $50 p. m.
today.
The new officers are Miss
Margaret Mckenzie, president;
Miss Helen McNelles, treasurer:
Miss Amy Webster, secretary:
Mrs. Alva r. Doud, retiring
president. is in charge Of ar
engagements for the affair.
CONGRATULATIONS ARE
IN order for Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry
LaPiner on the birth Of a daugh-
ter, Sandra Fern. born May Is.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-12
Polly Sterk WEEDS
Corporal. Farley

POLLY STERK, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Sterk OF
Laurium, Mich, became the
bride of Corp. Casio Farley,
May 80. in st. Paups Rectory
in Lake Shore drive.
Father Albert Finger offici-
ated.
Mrs. Paul Sebert Of Mount
Clemens was matron of honor
and Corp. George Faskerty was
best man. ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-12
Plans to Fe+e
Phyllis Carver

MISS ALICE DARGATZ of
Lodi place is entertaining Sat-
urday at a luncheon shower in
honor OF Phyllis Carver, who
will become the bride of Ralph
Spur June 20.
The party will be held at the
Abingdon Hotel.