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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-15
Large Scale
Relief Work
On In Haiti

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti N-
The United States, Britain and
several Caribbean countries
pushed big scale relief operations
in southwestern Haiti today in the
wake of Hurricane Hazel's terrific
battering.
Adm. Edmund B. Taylor, in
charge Of the us. emergency aid
program, described the situation
as desperate in some parts of the
islands ravaged southwestern pen
Ursula. The most immediate need
was for food, pure drinking water
and medical supplies for inocula-
tons to prevent epidemics.
More than 100 persons were re-
ported killed by the storm which
hit in full fury Tuesday but cas-
ualty tolls were still fragmentary
today because of disrupted COM
munications and the remoteneSs of
the area. Some settlements were
said to have been swept away
without a trace.
Eighteen helicopters from the
us. aircraft carrier Saipan how
cred over the stricken area to sur
vey the damage, drop supplies and
pick up the injured. Air Force
Gle Flying Boxcars were put into
service hauling food and equipment
from the US. Naval Base ut Guam
tanamo Bay, Cuba.
AS the sun broke through yester-
day, air flights showed roads
washed out and blocked by up
rooted trees, vast stretches of
ruined crops and considerable
dead livestock - indicating that
months Of hardship are ahead for
survivors Of the storm. Many
flimsy villages were demolished
but towns Jared better.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-15
Political Campaign Is Hotter But Voters Still Seem Calm

apathy, except in certain areas
where unemployment or other IS
sues stir interest-comes from
other travelling AP men-Douglas
B. Cornell, Relman Norm, Jack
Bell and Morrie> Landsberg.
All their reports came in before
there was time to assess the pos
sible effect Of Secretary of Defense
Wilson'S now-famous remark about
bird dogs and kennel-fed dogs.
Whitehead has been In Pehnsyl-
vania, West Virginia, Kentucky,
Ohio and Michigan. Cornell has
visited Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota
and Wisconsin. Bell is reporting
on Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colo.
RADIO, Wyoming. Idaho and Mon
tana. Morin's territory includes
New Jersey, Delaware, Connect
cut, Rhode Island and Massachn-
sets. Landsberg has been in Cali
fornia, Oregon and Nevada.
Privately, and sometimes public
ly, many political professionals
agree with Whitehead's appraisal,
written from Louisville, KY:
80 far as ! can see there isn't
a compelling issue or personality
around to get the mass of voters
excited. Business generally is good.
There's no war. Nobody seems TO
be very mad about anything, un-
less it's man who's out of a job. I"
Sen. Sparkman (D.Ala), Demo-
cratic vice presidential candidate
inalS52, last night disputed Wilson's
claim that left wing opponents
had twisted his remarks, Sparkman
said Wilson's exact words do the
damage. No Interpretation is
needed"
Republican Gov. william G..
Stratton said he did not believe
the incident would have any bear
ings on Republican fortunes in the
congressional elections, now less
than three weeks away. Stratton
was one of number Of Republi-
cans who-like some Democrats
and labor union Observation-Disclosures
the defense secretary after his
news conference remarks.
But the Illinois governor said in
Springfield last night he believes
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-15
Student Court
To Handle Fines
On Campus Cases

EAST LANSING, Mich. IA
Michigan State College has grant
ed authority to 4 student court to
sit in judgment on fellow students
appealing campus traffic violation
fines.
The five-member court is de-
signed to handle normal "gripes"
on tickets. It meets about once q
week. Thus far it has received 81
appeals involving more than 500
in fines.
A complete set Of. driving rules
was devised by students. campus
police and the dean Of students
office.
Police hung some 200 tickets on
cars during the first two days Of
the driving rules, adopted Oct. 1.
The number Of violations dropped
to five by the third day.
The majority Of tickets were SO
parking violations" q heap Of
money when you have to get It
from home," az one student put
it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-15
BY Ed cREAcH

WASHINGTON R-The politi.
cal campaign is getting hotter.
The candidates are raising their
voices and extending their cruis-
ing range. But what do the voters
think about all the shouting?
Until recently, at least, they
have taken it with remarkable
calm.
Some political professionals, ad.
Mittedly with an AK to grind, say
this apathy has been sloughing off
in the past few days:
The Republicans say President
Eisenhower's Oct. 8 call for a COP
Congress gave their campaign a
shot in the arm. The Democrats
say the only apathy they find is
among Republicans.
Associated Press political re-
porters touring the country, how
ever, find there still is no hot
public interest in the campaign
whatever its final 21s weeks may
bring except here and there,
where special iss-es or unusual
situations have arisen.
"The 1854 campa4qI is a play
without villain and the comedy
isn't even good slapstick," says
the APPS Don Whitehead. 1.-THE
politicians are working hard to
keep the audience awake. but
everybody seems pretty sure moth
ing exciti~r happen in the
next act either" .NVUHE
Much the s-...e appraisal-vOter
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-15

that Elmer ]. Fisher was driving
so miles an hour.
Meissner then testified he was
driving behind the cab at the same
time the policeman was and that
Fisher was going 80 miles an hour
the limit.
Judge David w. Fitzgibbon of
the Court of Criminal Correction
said both the officer and Meissner
had his respect, so he fined Fisher
$40 and placed him on probation
from the fine.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-15
Good Witness
Against Cable

ST.L0UIS IA cab driver in
court yesterday on a speeding
charge had lots of help-his wit.
ness was Edwin B. Meissner.
president Of the st. Louis Crime
Commission and a former police
commissioner.
The arresting officer testified
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-15

less about something of such
high potential value. II he put -
tooth under his pillow. II coald b
that one Of the brothers would
make off with it. he reasoned.
So he put the tooth in his ear
and went to sleep.
Yesterday, he had an ear ache.
His mother took him to Johns
Rpkins Hospital for the tooth'&
second extraction.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-15
Tooth Extracted
From Bows Ear

BALTIMORE R-Pat Stilson. 10.
pulled a loose tooth Tuesday and
was told he ought to put it under
a pillow and perhaps the fairies
would come along and replace II
with a lovely present.
But Pat isn't the sort to be care
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-10-15

THE KEY WEST CITIZEN
Evening star., 1954-03-30

PARKING LOT and buildings, an.
proximately 1900 sq. IT,: buildings
include ONCE Enclosed wash rack,
storage and small repair shop: also
gas pump: suitable for car or truck
service: located at lexington and q
sts. ne: $3.50 mo. j. Z. HOFAANN.
LEASE, 37I3 N. n. AvE.-FacinT
Rk. Crk. Church rd in rear. Now
occupied by Toledo Scales. Suit.
ofaces, showroom. ETC.; good park
ing; apt. above. ia. B-lO2O. Il
1000 so. FIT. 2nd-fioor space for
rent across from Hecht Co. on vii.
son blvd. in Arlington. Will divide
to suit tenant. Architects and engi.
neers preferred. IA. 4-125O. "A
ZOO so. FT. LAND. with 1000 So
It. OF good building. situated IL
blocks from Fairfax County Court
house on Main ST.; ideal for stores,
ofiices. community conferences and
shops. Call OWNER. ia. 7-234S
9 through 5. Monday through Fri
STORE WITH BROOM. bath. living
quarters on Georgia ave. nr. Mis-
souri,. row occupied by upholstery
RA 3-3646 .
Evening star., 1954-03-30
SILVER SPRING
S20 450

VIZ, 1OU
HALEY TERR.. OFF s. CAPITOL
ST. iIodern semidet. 3-Story brick
4-family apt: each apt. consists OF
rms. and bath: assume lst trust
OF approx. 1000 at 4ee. In
come. S27- month. OWNER MUST
SELL. Call D1. 7-1655; ewes, ia.
VIM. CalomiriS Inv. Corp.
Evening star., 1954-03-30

medium and low priced houses:
water avail; north Of Fort Belvoir
Fairfax County. Va. viii arrange
terms See JOHN HILL CARTER.
Jr.. Realtor. 917 Prince St. Alex
andria. Va. Phone XII. 9-O197. day
% or night
Evening star., 1954-03-30
BUSINESS PROP. FOR RENT

92I ii ST. N.E.-Suit. for any type of
business; best blk. en- H st. me-;
$500 per mo. Call Ii. 4-S910. a
or professional
office. 2407 Price ave-. 20x45: avail.
May /; reaS. rent. No parking prob
lens. MR.. ROSENFELD. ia. g.
r.; Il. AVE. Me-. mr.. 5th-Lower half
Of building: for Offices or light mfg.
Ideal loc. with alley entr. to rear
area for loading or parking; HU.
3-S932, Reasonable rental. 30'
$50 PER MO.--Available April j.;
light airy basement, 922 Kennedy
o.. NV; presently plumbers shop.
RE. 7-77zb. II
Evening star., 1954-03-30
PROP. FOR RENT

SILVER SPRING-Just 9 minis. from
Monte Hills, we are building 5000
to 10000 #. warehouse for imme-
diate rental JU. 9-4362 for de-
Evening star., 1954-03-30
OFFICES 6 STUDIOS FOR RENT

DUPONT CIRCLE OFFICE BLDG.
l346 Conn. ave.-ofaces available
Air ctolSSTDGiGTloNEp. newly renovated:
$3.50 sS: IT., incl, al SERVICES: elev,
mont mont are eancsa' Va cali i's5f' sT sl5oSs 3 Vef
AIR-COND.. FURN. OFFICE. with re-
cep. serv.. in lawyers suite; use Of
lib. and conference rm. ME. S-653S,
MEDICAL oFFICE-central location.
eeanndsitiones eans m9degn ,gn1 Call no, .
4 ROOMS AND BATH---1deal for, Of
sDG sr%si sS5,S SSS Cal nk AP si23 IA evenings
oFFICEsM8 OFF rms. rms; baths: can be
seen any time from s to 6. Mon.
BRIGHT, PRIVATE oFFiCE, use re,
eeption room; MOD. mod. blds,' FINANCIAL
4il Ileai FL6RToA Sti 1--WE AVE. NE.-Modern MODE
office available at $40 per mo. in
heart OF market area. Cali CAFRITz,
conn. AVE. at Dupont circle-S,Gooo
to 5000 su. IT. Priced under market
ZOO q Ff oTFIcR sPAcf plus bsss
ment and parking; Rhode Island
ave. ne. near 4th; reasonable rent;
also 1000. #. office space. 10.
5-44S4 weekdays. 30
DOCTORS SUITE-In recently COM
pleted 4S5-unit air-conditioned apt.
building. Reception room. private
office, 3 treatment rooms and toilet.
CARLTON HOUSE, $500 Wisconsin
ave. NV. EN- 2-SS00.
1sI5 X ST. NV. (between Conn. and
Sth>-Elevator bldg. single suite,
Avail. now. SHANNON & LUCHS
CO. 1905 H st. NV. MA. S-2345.
ave. n.w.-Bright, attractive Offices;
reas. MA. S-S025. Il
F ST. AT 9th--Front 2-rm suite.
end f.. about $50 So IT,. newly dec; /;
conv business location. Reas. Apply
CORNER Sth AND PA. AVE, 63I Pa.
ave. n.w.-About 1000 sq. #. di-
vided into attrac offices. newly
dec; all outside rms; reas. Apply
$40 F st. NV. Room 10. II
ARLINGTON--Law office with recep.
rm.; l43l N Court House rd.; $50
ATT. ARCHiTECT. INSURANCE
agent desiring Arst floor elaborate
balcony. furnished. air-cond.: only
$3.50 month: ST. 3-0550: ewes. JU.
WYATT BLDG.-completely furn.
oft1ce, or desk space. Available. ST.
IMMEDIATE ocCUPANcY-Modern
air-conditioned medical bldg. in Be
thesda. Md Mr.. Harper, OIL. 4-1270.
Eyes, oL; 2-1576. SAMUEL E,
Evening star., 1954-03-30
HOUSES FOR SALIVA.

price, S10.96O. Easy terms. Large
fenced lot, Near school, Cal ri,
COLUMBIA PIKE AND GLEBE RD.-
Lovely 3-bedrm. brick. separate din.
PROPERTIES, IA. 2-23s1. IA. q
FRANCoNIA, vA,-eo Minis, from
rm.. with flrepl., beautiful lift.
U-shaped kit. utility rm.. expand
able attic. oil h.-w.h.; brick con-
struction; level. fenced yard, shade
trees Sardtsn len space: .o The WrI most MSy Es
Lynch AND sons, Realtors. Spring
field,, Va. XII. 9-676s. tClosed sun
MT VERNON MEMORIAL Blvd,
3-bedrm. white brick rambler. facing
the. blvd; Collingwood area; ga
baths: lge. lot: 2 porches. breezeway.
brick patio. lge. garage and extreme
property must be seen to appreciate.
Call OWNER for details. so. S-S523.
N. ARLINGTON-5 bedrms.. baths.
S27,500. Close-in, fine residential
area: area: Most unusual 1 opportunity odr for
G1398O-2 blks. from W and L High
School. This house in excellent con-
dit!on. Expandable attic. nice deep
lot; Drive by 1910. N. .14th st. then
the beauty Is on the inside. Exclusive
with TTNKLE PROPERTIES, IA. 2
"3S1, IA. 1896.
EIf.5OO-3-bedrm. brick; full bsmt.
with rec; rm.. fenced lot with det;
PROPERTIES. IA. $-sss1. IA. =
PRICED RIGHT - Terms opened.
The house with AL the must fea-
lures. And the location has the
and tfsnsportstion. y yet 'TaxaasSnen located on
wooded fenced lot, 3 good-size bed
rooms. living room with fireplace.
separate dining room. side screened
porch co,,;nn.S and L,tnh iIll basement; newly
space; the price is only 914. $50.
Can Metzler, Va. once. ia. 6-7575.
HRRE's i: THE i Rioi House. You HAVE been
looking for and priced right within
POUR reach. Lovely b-rm. frame
city utils.; block to bus. win try
d0En. ARFAX REALTY. JE. 2oi1So.
OPEN 2-6-Falls Church area, No
Woodley-Hilltop house: streamlined
earport and fun basement: IN yrs.
old. In new house cond.; s nice bed
rms, separate din. rm., modern
kit, disposal. ETC.; indirect lighting;
close to bus. schools: owner leaving
must sell. S15,950. Directions
ners.. continue on Route so for
about 1N miles to WoodlaWn ave,
turn rtght. then immediate left.
First right CWallace dr.), FIRST left
and our open sign. Exclusive. AI.LO
REALTY. ia. 7-960S. Ewes. IA.
2-0003. so
Evening star., 1954-03-30
BUSINESS PROP. FOR SALE

PIKE-20,OOO 50. IT. of
. miles from D. C.. line: incl. with
sale of ground is fully equip. lunch
room now in operation. This site is
most suitable for motel erection due
to highly traversed beach roads.
Price $19,500. easy terms. BAS-
ave-, DI. '7-8724 or OIL. 2-427S..
Il
GROUND. on very
busy Arlington Blvd. Lge. housing
and employment projects under way
in neighborhood. Approx. 17S,000
50. it. Unusually cheap at 50c SO.
IT. with financing. JACK COOPER
SMITH, RE. 7-4026.
Evening star., 1954-03-30
INVESTMENT PROP. FOR SALE

FINE APT. dess than 20 units)-
Conv. loc.. modest rents, reas. price,
pn phone s for appt: c. H. HILLEGEIsT
ARL.-3l unit modern bldg. with
reasonable rents. Priced under Z
times annual rentals for quick
sale. Small bldg. considered in
trade; s;o ia. b-664o. Ewes. JE.
bldg; priced under ia
times annual rents; $1,000 cash
minimum required; over 20so re-
turn: IA. 5-6540. Gives. JE.
81. 500 CASH and balance o; 1st trust
for built 3-unit apt: individual
gas heat: 2 yrs. old; 259s return;
colored tenants: located at 337 54th
st. ne. Ex $4,000 and RA. 3-5711.
AUNT APT. BLDG. of Conn. ave. >,
overlooking Rock Greek Park-Nice,
neat, clean. Very good income
Priced to sell fast; excel. financing
To see. call Mr.. Strickland, JAMES
L. DIxON 4 CO. Exclusive. ST
WILL PAY ALL CASH-Up to 6h to
6h times gross for modern, we'll
located apartment house. viii con-
slider as high as 100000. Please
call Mr.. Farr, EN-. 2-I214, with
FRANK 8. PHILLIPS. DI. 7-14lI.
Evening star., 1954-03-30

WE HAVE Cash CLIENTS for houses
IL nd al Ana sfeton, Ss ns Sf cBs,c. p sa s6E o1s
praisals. Over 80 yrs. service. FLOYD
Z, DAVIS 8 CO., Realtors. 1929 X
st. NV. ma. S-0352. Ewes. JU
Will BsuY. SELL OR TRADE homes
or apis. Eve, EN-. 2-6916. L. T.
COUNTRY HOME, small acreage,
stream, view; under SEQ, 900; 10 mi.
D G; Box 32z-G: Star.
ERsLRetired % professor HNR and m. wife
with cash desire 3-bedrm. brk.,
detached or semi-detached in con-
venient NV or Bethesda area.
Want May settlement: small yard !:
6-2O yrs. old. Call ME. 1851 or
OIL. 4-4593. JOHN r. HOKE.
Evening star., 1954-03-30

3 HOMES, 8 ACRES
$4,000. $4,000 down. Easy pay.
ments at So on balance. Excellent
location. Miss Dillon. UN. 4-3616.
COX a CO., UN. 4-1626. 81
Evening star., 1954-03-30
LOTS AND ACREAGE FOR SALE

ATTENTION. BUILDERs-over u
acre nice wooded cor. lot: paved
streets and street lights. on 6625
Bradley blvd. at Fernwood rd., mr..
Bethesda Country Club; sacrifics.
S3 %50 cash or terms. OIL. 4-e4s7.
PLEASE MAKE BEST OFFER for 40
acres Of good farm land: no bldgs.:
in historic Appomattox, Virginia:
396-D. Star 2"
N. ARLINGTON-5 building lots with
all improvements. average $500 50.
f. dts6aSt restrictions. zy5,; MAC LINDSEY.
FIFTY ACRES at Springfield. Va, IN
sight OF Shirley hwy; on city water,
division of modern ramblers. An exc
cellent buy In this rapidly growing
area for only 81, 800 an acre. Terms
avail. VERNON NJ. LYNCH a. SONS.
Ba5s BsassltoFsi sc,ossg se5ngfleld; geSsv. Va k o.
BUILDERS ATTENTIONS residen.
jA 5ial 7Soes, 5otS F. "A. AL 7-ssI4 sShAH sc3TT
NORTH 1 ARLINGTON - Exclusive
142-ft. frontage: water, sewer and
sidewalks in perfect building site:
price, $500. HoLLEY REALTY.
5e ACRES. Ia mi. from Stafford
Courthouse. Stafford Courthouse is
age on state I'd. Beaut. rolling land:
31rm; cabin, barn. machinery for
5000; KI: s-0567. after 5 pm,
E WOODED eoFaer H%xts01se Some.ts On e1 &
water; 1850, S10G down. $40 mo.
VERNON M. LYNCH a. SONS.
springfield; Va. KI. 9-575s. 81
MGnsg; Go' H1scfNs Essy fsTm:; AolRis II sis3oo
BEAUTIFUL BUILDING SITES aions
new lake at Burtonsville. Md. Boat
ing and fishing. Lots contain 8, q.
- and 40 acres. ] 3 min. drive TO
city line Of Washington. BROWN
AGENCY JU. s-a444' Ju. 9-s4s7.
LOTS FOR SALE - II residential
BUILDERS oNLY-as rambler-sisSs
lots avail. for immed. building on
ets edse q a.iy Falls Sch. Church; Sewer: watsr
OWNER. ia. 2-5575. No brokers. a
SO fronts; improved; $4,000 each.
LHSD AsTpf FoR RwHBB VS. ISGSS56Sb 60,
medium and low priced houses:
water avail; north Of Fort Belvoir.
Fairfax County. Va. Will arrange
terms. See JOHN HILL CARTER
Jr... Realtor. -917 Prince St. Alex
andria. Va. Phone XII. 9-O197. day
or night.
DEVELOPMENT SITE OF approxi-
mately 24.1 wooded acres for pos
sibly IS houses. 210-ft. frontage
on main road n Lanham Height
City water, telephones and cleo
tricity. Close to complete shopping
area and good transp. Priced for
quick sale. Miss 2aker, DI. 7-3159.
MARSHALL ]. WAPLE CO.,
ga lfnr OOA 1A.h CT An A-O0Ak
Evening star., 1954-03-30

RIDGE. ROAD AREA

. W4KNs H1t<1M 3 1SlN 4zAN1NI1N
Attractive Dutch Colonial, on large
wooded lot; 8 bedrooms. baths.
plus garaee. Excellent condition.
John r. de eIBQUR d CO.. REAL
TORS Wo. 6-6SS1; eyes,, OIL. T.
Evening star., 1954-03-30
ARLINGTON
6 BEDROOMS
5 BATHS

II you nave q large family, this Is
1t. All brick in Q choice N, Arl. To-
cation. Lge. liv. r.n. with 6repl.,
formal din. rm., lge. kit. den. porch
II the family is smaller, rent 3
bedrms. and 2 baths which are on
tneir own level and have Q COM
mo. (minimum). Asking price
S24 800 with excel. terms.
THE DARBY co.
131S Wilson blvd. Q It'll 0 IA. B-SPeS
Evening star., 1954-03-30
INVESTMENT PROP. WANTED

1915 UNIT APT. BLDG, wanted for
cash client. close-in NV. d. C. To-
cation. preferably Dupont Circle or
nearer to central downtown. Call
WETZEL REAL ESTATE. HU. g.
4345.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Wanted in range from 100000 to
S200.000: we have buyers with
adequate cash prepared to make
prompt deals Call Mr.. Smith or
Mr.. Aben.
WEINBERG & BUSH, INC.
1907 H st. NV. Realtors. MA. $500
-3l
Evening star., 1954-03-30
OAKTON
S14,950

S BEDRMS., 2 ACRES
Needs lots Of decorating.
2O-ft. living room with fire.
room; basement; 2O-ft. Elassed
porch. OPPORTUNITY OF 4
LIFETIME FOR A GROWING
FAMILY. Only 81, 800 needed.
Phone today. IA. 10000.
Real Estate Service, Inc.
A703 Lee HWY. on Glebs. IA. 1900,
40
Evening star., 1954-03-30
Arlineton-Ridg Rd. Area

5000 $3.50 FER NO.
Vacant: redec.: cor. brick: bedrm.
and bath downstairs: 2 large bed
rms. and bath up.
TENCHER-WALKER AD, 1904
Evening star., 1954-03-30
So PER SO. FIT.

This price beats anytime in town.
2nd. Bird. 4 4th floors. in new. modern
bldg. in the heart of downtown;
completely air conditioned. elevator.
all utilities. separate entrances;
suitable for any purpose. BOWERS
BROS, INC, AP. 7-S400.
Evening star., 1954-03-30

and bath each; S1O0 mo. each.
- Complete house;
commercial; $2T5 mo. 10. 6-4506.
After pm.
EXCELLENT LOCATION
ONLY TO FULL-TIME PHYSICIAN
Very low rental tc sgt oveg 6uSy W. drug
K ST. Mr.. CONN. AVE.
GROOM SUITE, S110
Call Mr. DOUBLEDAY RE. 7-5201
MARK WINKLER. MANAGEMENT
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1954-02-01
Travels 10000 Miles a Year
Checking Crops in Il States

built of sod, walls were three feet
thick, roof was sod on top of will
lows, it had four windows and a
door on leather hinges. The seats
or benches were split cottonwood
logs, set on dirt floor. There were
no desks, the teacher had a chair
and a small table made of sawed
lumber. Lessons were from a chart
hung on a pole set in the floor.
Two years later a frame Sawed
1umber) school house was built. 1t
had "reaP' floor Irregular flooring)
''boughten' desks, slate black
board, a movable stand for the
chart, big windows and iron hinges
on the door.
There being but one scholar in
his class he graduated with top
honors from this institution at the
age of twelve
Sod Buster at Is
Immediately after school twas
OUT he was apprenticed to pair
of Missouri mules but they could
not make him president. He fol-
lowed them four years, breaking
prairie sod At the age of 16 he
rented 800 acres of land, bought
some farming equipment and with
his mother began to study wheat
culture in the raw.
At the age of 81 he entered the
mercantile business selling groceries,
clothing and shoes. This was at
Oberlin, Lindsborg and Washington,
Kansas.
He was married in May, 1910, and
now reports, 'Three children, won
derful wife, all well and living, no
divorce"
He entered the grain business on
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1954-02-01
Momtama's Fertile Soils
Wildlife and Wheat
Montana Plains Produced Best A1aiuaIs
And Best Human Food on the Continent
By Il. w. ERICKSON

ern North Dakota the observations
pointed to the superiority of its
climate and soils for the production
of the best human food.
First Crop Reporters
AS the two captains, Meriwether
Lewis and William Clark, of the
Lewis and Clark exploratory ex-
petition approached the eastern
boundary of what is now Montana,
near the present site of Williston,
ND, their journals begin to record
the presence of immense herds" of
buffalo, elk, deer, antelope and
many large grizzly bears.
On the evening of April %, 1905,
after passing the mouth of the White
Earth Rivers confluence with the
Missouri, Capt. Lewis wrote 81 as
cended to the top of the cut bluff
this morning, from whence had
a most delightful view of the coun-
try, the whole of which except the
valley formed by the Missouri is
void of timber and underbrush, ex-
posing to the first glance of the
spectator immense herds of buffalo,
elk, deer, and antelope feeding in
one common and boundless pasture.
= Beaver feeding on the bark
of cottonwood trees along the verge
of the river, several of which were
shot. We found them large and fat. :"
On the evening of the 25th he
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A. w. Erickson was born in a
small village called Trosa on the
Baltic coast of Sweden Aug. 2, 1882.
At the age of four, in December,
1886, he immigrated with his parents
to Washington county, Kansas. A
year later his parents moved, via
the covered wagon route, 200 miles
farther west. This was years after
the last Indian raid and years
after the last buffalo in that area.
He was an only child. His father
homesteaded in Decatur county,
Kansas, in the fall of 1887. In
January, 1888 his father, taking
some grist to a small watermill at
Lenora, Kan, was caught in a
severe blizzard, was out two nights
and most of three days. The ex-
posture fastened other complications
and he died the following July.
His mother worked as a nurse
and midwife.
Herded Cattle
He grew up herding cattle on the
prairies. The great cattle herds
from Texas had passed north in
1880 to 1885. A few stragglers were
left and nursed to life by the set
tiers, few fair animals were pur-
chased. These multiple d into
smaller herds which were the cattle
at that time.
Schooling was meager but school
districts were organized and school
houses were built, either as dug
outs or sod house construction.
Though crude it was the beginning
of reading and writing, it was edu-
cation on the American pattern.
The first school house in which
he attended school regularly was