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.S TANFORD Is the Com- mercial Metropolis of the richest country on earth THE STANFOR ( WoRi, VOL. 1 NO. 27 92.00 THE YEAR STANFORD, FERGUS COUNTY, MONTANA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1909 04.011,1.7\ . iv HE WORLD is published in a veritable paradise for rant:Innen and investors MONTANA FAVORED WITH RICH HARVESTS Crops in Every Portion of Great State More than Make Good Statements of Enthusiastic Boosters Not many months ago William E. Curtis, the noted journalist, con- tributor to the Chicago Record - Herald, sent in to his paper from the city of Washington, the pre- diction that an awful calamity was sure to overtake the settlers in the \dry land farming\ portion of the west, and offered weather bureau. statistics to prove that such an event was inevitable, all which now proves that the knocker's - best friend is the devil, and that the Lord loves and protects a booster. From the sand dunes and alkali flat of old DeMores to the foothills of the Bitter Roots the state of Montana is at present yellow with fields of ripening grain—for the harvest is most bountiful and her new citizens correspondingly happy and prosperous. There has not been a seed placed in the soil of the state this year that did not ger- minate and grow. Every county in Montana makes the same report, and so far as this state was includ- ed in the journalist's prophecy, let it be stated there is nothing to it. Fergus county is conceeded to be the Holiest agricultural county in Montana this year. The wheat crop will break all previous records. Oats are now being cut in the Judith Basin and yields of one hundred bushels per acre will not be infre- quent. •Haying may be said to be nearing the end and the tonnage is heavy. Flax, a crop not.previously grown extensively in this section, is going to be one of the best paying acreages, and the number ,of bush- els per acre will not be equaled any- where. The other crops grown here are in the same excellent condition which beggars the English language for a true description. Ranges are yet a verdant green, and all stock is rolling with fat, and sleek from indulgence in meadows of unmown hay. Stock shipments will shortly begin from Stanford. Of a verity, great is Montana and the Judith Basin and the booster is their prophet. The Bank of Fergus County Lewistown, Montana Developed and conducted on the principle of conservative Waking along progressive lines has for over twenty-two years assisted in the development of Fergus county. It has always been ready to assist every enterprise or business that would advance the interest of its custom- ers and the community. Its officers and directors have had wide experience in business in this section and are always ready to con- :ult with and extend to their customers every accommo- dation consistent with sound banking. They extend to you a cordial invitation to open mil, account and make use of the various facilities of the' bank. Bank of Fergus County STANFORD Half Way Between Shelby Junction and Billings The City of DESTINY Catch the Idea? Get in on the Ground Floor by Buying Lots Now Stanford Townsite Co. WORLD WILL SET THE PACE The World this week goes to its readers all home print. When the paper was\ started, by reason of the press used, it was necessary to re- sort to the use of what the trade styles patent inside. In addition to the all home print feature, the paper is increased in size, being now a seven - column page. The management is confident that it .is not attempting anything that the country will' not support when it States that from time the make-up and general news feature of the paper will be improved and the space enlarged. And in passing, dwell a moment upon the fact that the Stanford World is now only six months old, but in these six months has not only printed one ; of the best papers in the county, but it has been of great benefit to the towns in the Basin possess - mg alleged papers—they have imitated it as near as a smattering knowledge of the business would permit. ENTIRE STATE IS IN SORROW Prominent Public Man Dies Unexpectedly While on Vacation A. C. Gormley, one of the most widely known attorneys and public men of Montana, died very suddenly Saturday at his former home at White Sulphur Springs. Attorney Gormley was among the leaders of the bar of Montana, and was a well known public character. He began the practice of law in the Meagher county seat, and after sev- eral years of pronounced success there removed to Great Falls, where he was at once greeted with a large practice. In 1904 he was the dem- ocratic candidate for congress and made a remarkable canvass against Joseph M. Dixon, at present senator, who was one of the most popular men in the state. Mr. Gormley was talked of as the candidate of the democratic party for the next cam- paign, and consequently his death will have a demoralizing effect upon his party. The deceased gentleman was per- sonally acquainted with nearly all the older settlers in this portion of the county, and had at various times acted as attorney for residents here. He was a visitor, in Stanford on legal business a few weeks ago, and was heartily greeted and entertained by many admirers. His death was due to a sudden attack of appendicitis. He was buried in Highland cemetery, in Great Falls, on Wednesday, the services being in charge of the Elks lodge of that city, of which he was a member. Visitors Ascend Square Butte in Exploration Cashier H. 1), Myrick of the First State Bank, accompanied by his wife and brother, and by Mr. My- rick's brother, Dr. A. E. Myrick and friend, C. A. Miller, of Chicago, com- prised a party which made a trio through the Judith section and to the Square Butte the last few days of last week After visiting at the home of W. H. Musson, on the Ju- dith river, and at the Stough ranch, the party vent over into Chouteau county, where the reports of a fabu- lously rich/country lured them. Camp as pitched one night at the base qf Square Butte, which the party ascended the following day. Notwithstanding that for the last twenty years there has been handed out thd information that upon the top of/ this famous butte there ex- isted ; a lake or wonderful propor- tions,' and of unknown depth, Mr. Myrick says - that his party was un- able to locate the mysterious body of water, or anything of that na- ture. He says that the place is not inhabited except by numerous bands of moutain sheep, etc., which feed from the luxuriant grasses which velvet the crest of the mountain, and that not a single buffalo was seen. However, this fact is not ex- pected to deter the doctor and his friend when they reach the rich city which they inhabit from picturing to their friends a hunt for the noble bison which they participated in, for the denizens of Chicago demand such stories, and inust not be denied the boon of Ananias. Dr. Myrick and Mr. Miller were truly infatuated with Montana and returned to their homes with re- luctance on Monday. ROSE GARDEN OF MONTANA Beautiful Specimens of Varied Specie Brottilit to Office of The 'World When the Lewis and Clark party of explorers came into the Judith basin, which thernamed, their re- port shows that they found vegeta- tion so luxuriant that it highly im- pressed the members of the party who pronounced it the most beau- tiful sight they had seen on the ex- pedition. Special mention was made of the growth of wild flowers, which at the season those intrepid men ware here bloomed forth in all their pristine glory. After mbre than atm hundred years these flowers contiaue to grow, and have not lost their power of com- pelling admiration from all -visitors, for who is there that a natural bed of wild roses will not attract from the beaten path to pay tribute? Along the streams and coulees of the Basin acres and acres of ground are occupied by natural rose gar- dens, and the atmosphere is fairly redolent . at the present season of the year with their perfume. But as the Basin has excelled in the growth of wild 'flowers, it is also beyond compare as the home of the cultivated iris, for in the gardens of many ranch homes this year are beds of the finest species of plants, supporting -loads of florid fructifica- tion. Upon the desk of the Stan- ford World as this is being written is one of the most beautiful bou- quets of Montana grown flowers ever plucked from the garden of the goddess Flora. There are rep- resentatives of every specie known to the floriculturist and rare repre- sentatives of blossoms seen in no other place than Fergus county. These flowers are from the W. B. Peck ranch, west of the city of Stanford, and were grown, so it is stated by Mr. Peck, without extra- ordinary care, and without other moisture than the natural rainfall afforded. The World is more than pleased to receive these flowers, for this bouquet serves to illustrate the truth of its many assertions, that the Judith Basin is the wheat field, the pasture land, the garden patch and the flower bed of all Montana. Former Fergus County Man Returns for Visit A. E. Hodges, formerly a resident of Fergus county, but now one of the highly respected residents of Great Falls, accompanied by his wife and two - daughters, last week was the guest of Mr.,and Mrs. W. B. Peck at their ranch home near Stan- ford for a few days. He had been on a tour of Fergus county in his Chalmers -Detroit touring car, visit- ing the towns of Moore, Hobson, Lewistown and other places. Being an old resident of this por- tion of the state, the gentleman was afforded great pleasure in noticing the great changes and improvements that have taken place within the last few years, and expressed great admiration for the Judith Basin of today, which, while not the great stock range of former years. is nev- ertheless one of the greatestshow places of the west. The party returned to Great Falls after a most pleasant visit with their Stanford friends. MANY SALES ARE MADE Windham Correspondent Says Lands There Are Going Very Rapidly Last week was one of great activ- ity at Windham. Land buyers were here in numbers every day, having been attracted by the knowledge that the Cottonwood Coal company's lands have only recently been thrown upon the market. These lands are of the choicest agricultural lands in the Judith basin, having been at a Very early date selected by L S. Hamilton, the veteran sheepman. as choice grazing lands, and natur- ally the lands of the most luxuriant grass were chosen. Later, these Lands were purchased by the Cotton- - wood Coal company of St. Paul, Minn., and only a short time ago were placed on the market at prices from $15.00 per acre and up, in any sized tract from 40 acres up. It is easily seen that such terms appeal to -either the homeseeker or the in- vestor. To John Frisca and Brezole Cal- ista, both of Canton. Ill., were each sold 160 lima; to McIntosh Bros., of Edgerton, Wis., 360 acres; to G. H. Ketchener, of Stanford, Mont., 320 acres, besides several other local purchases having been made this week. A most gratifying feature of the disposal of these excellent lands is the fact that not one who has in- spected them with a view to buying has failed to buy, and the evident satisfaction of the buyer after ha v ing made his selection. Great Northern Books a Million Dollar Loss The Great Northern railroad is the only northwestern line that shows a falling off in earnings for the last fiscal year. The decrease in gross earnings from freight and passenger traffic amounts to more than $1,- 000,000. There was a decrease in operating expenses of more than $3,- 000,000. The hard times of last year caused the falling off, and while the last six months were among the best the road ever experienced they were not enough to bring the earnings up to the standard of 1908. The total operating revenue of 1909 amounted to $53,658,463, a decrease of $735,009 from 1908. The reve- nue is divided as follows, says a press dispatch: Freight, $39,473,667; passenger, $10,979,957; other transportation rev- enues, $3,957,658; non -transporta- tion revenue, $225,679. The operating expenses: Mainte- nance of way and structures, $9,- 786,664; maintenance of equipment, $6,169,278; traffic expenses, $749,- 346; transportation expenses, $14,- 808,002; general expenses, $1,014,- 462, making a total of $32,524,547, a decrease of $3,619,449 from 1908. W. S. Herman, general freight agent of the Great Northern system, is In Stanford, and incidentally looking after the im- mense amount of traffic which will be sent from this point with the beginning of the stock shipping season. Mr. Her- man stated to the World that never be- fore in any country had he seen a better crop showing than Montana has this year. The Judith Basin, he says, will eclipse any section of the state in the advance - omit shown and in the increase of traffic for the lines of railway represented by him. 92.00 THE YEAR 5c THE COPY (700 - 114'11:17. N1111. If J!1)) .11 )))) . .11 :(11. J.M.14ER With the Greatest Agricultural Country on Earth to Draw from Exhibits • Ought to Be Marveloun On the 1st day September at Lewistown will begin the fourteenth annual fair of the Fergus County Agricultural, Mineral and Stock as- sociation, an institution which, in years gone by, has had a benefi- cent effect upon the industries en - numerated in the title. The fair will last three days, during which an excellent program will be offered for the entertainment of the multi- tude that is sure to attend. A prom- inent feature of the program, as an- nounced, will be racing, and ad- vance notices sent out state that some of the best horses on the western circuit will certainly be there and perform. Although held at Lewistown, a city which many residents along the line of the Billings & Northern railway feel has forfeited the right to expect patronage or attendance from them, the fair is a county in- stitution, and as such should receive the support of everyone who have the best interests of the country at heart. Just what arrangements the fair officials hate made to receive exhibits from the Great Northern territory this paper is not able to state, but since that railway is the outlet for the largest, richest and most important portion of the Judith Basin, it is inferred that the necessity of sending livestock and agricultural products by freight or express via Butte has been avoided by special arrangements with the Milwaukee. The World hopes that this has been done. A county fair at this period of Montana's development is of more than ordinary importance and value in the exploitation of the resources and demonstration of agricultural profits, and though suffering a kevere transportation handicap, an effort should be made to represent this section there. The racing feature of the fair is a strong drawing card and many from this section are sure to go to Lewis- istown to see the ponies run. By the way, will the officials permit pool selling? 14th Annual Fair FERGUS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL MINERAL and STOCK ASSOCIATION Lewistown, September 1, 2, 3 One hundred and fifty of the best harness and running horses in the state are entered for the race program. The display of agricultural products will be the best ever seen on the fair grounds. Blooded stock of all kinds will be shown. Good purses for the winners. Something doing all the time. Free out of door attractions. Baseball games. Amusements for young and old. Come to the fair and have a good time. James M. Cro ft, Secretary Hotel Stanford Best Hotel on Billings & Northern Railway. Handsome Three -Story Building. Forty-one Steam Heated Rooms. Neatly Furnished Through- out. All Guests Courteously Treated Headquarters for Commercial Men When Making the Great Judith Basin Territory Richly Appointed Buffet in Connection EDWARDS & BAUMGARTN PROPRIETORS
