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f VOLUME y i WISDOM, MONTANA, 1$U R S D A Y . NOVEMBER 23, 1922. N ^ 1 3 E R 6 Christmas Seals Sale The first step in the Christmas seal sale which begins on Thanks giving day under the direction ol the Montana Tuberculosis association,has been taken; $35,000 worth of seals have been distributed among the chairmen of each county in the state and organization of committees to handle the sale is rapidly being com pleted. “ Christmas seals on all holiday letters and packages have become verv popular with the American peo pie es « ^result of 14 years of use' says Mrs. Sara E Morse, secretary of the Tuberculosis association. “They serve two purposes. One is in their educational value, for through their sals the facts about the prevention and cuie of tuberculosis and the ne cessity of organized effort in com batting the disease are brought to the attention of the public and its inten',u in the problem aroused. The other is in thè financial value of the seals, for it is through this sale alone that funds with which to carry on the work of the Tuberculosis as sodatici! are received; 95 per cent of the proceeds of the sale is spent in the state in the employment of public health nurses, in the different kinds of child welfare work the asso ciation is fostering, in follow-up work, with tuberculosis patients ami with the ex-service men and the r families in educational work dealing with the prevention and oure of tu berculosi8 and in helping to bettei health conditions in general The other five per cent goes to the na ttonal association for the extension of tuberculosis work in communities where no local organization has been formed to cope with the tuberculosis problem.” Christmas seals came into use 15 years ago, when they were sold to provide funds for the tuberculosis work fostered by the American lied Cross in conjunction with the Na tional Tuberculosis association. The tuberculosis work made such rapid strides and the war brought so many extra demands upon the Red Cross that the Roll Call was instituted as a means of providing greater funds for its work and the seal sale taken over entirety by the Tuberculosis as sociation and the proceeds used for the furtheiance of anti tuberculosis work. The seals are now known as Christmas seals instead of Red Cross seals. The results of the work done by the tuberculosis associations through the funds derived from the seal sale have been apparent in almost every state in the Union. The death rate rom tuberculosis has been cut in half and through the educational w'ork a more hopeful outlook regard ing the disease has been established. It is now generally recognized that tuberculosis is a disease which is preventable— and curable if taken in time. The design of the Christmas seal this year is entirely different from those of previeni years. It was ex ecuted by T M Clelland, a widely- known decorative artist of New York, and is said by art authorities at the Metropolitan art museum to be the most artistic seal yet pro duced by the National Tuberculosis association. The main figure in the design are those of a mother and child, symbolizing the interest that the association is taking in child welfare work and in the prevention of Ynbercnlosis tomorrow hy build ing bp the health of the child today. A Christmas tree in the foreground with the double-barred cross, the emblem of the association, the nu merals 1922, and the words “FOR HEALTH” complete the design. PLAYING FOR PATRONAGE QUEER TIMAS 15 SOUTH SEAS Iff the state of Wisconsin, where they seem to think as much of the farming, business as of any other business, says The Journal-Stock man, theie is a country town of 400 people. Only 400! ^ There had been complaints of too much mail order business in that community, especially orders sent by mail to Chicago by the farmers. Pretty soon there arose a merch ant who said it might be a good idea to create a better feeling be tween the 400 of the town and the surrounding farmers. The locai news paper reposed his saying (they fre- qjiepj.iy' clo) and it was decided to do something. First they put in plenty of hitch ing posts for teams, and they pro vided adequate space to park cars. The next step was to build a few handy sheds for the horses and cars in bad weather. The hitching posts, parks and sheds were welt used right Off the bat. It looked bully, so they began to hunch up more things to do. It was found that farmers often had to wait in town while repairs and other things were beiiig done. So the merchants provided a good room on the main street and furnished it with chairs, tables, newspapers and magazines (just like the late Wil ham Montgomery proposed when he gave a couple of lots for a Commu lily building to be placed upon in Wisdom i Very shortly the farmers' wives and children began to make lieui, m o fthat nice rest room. (M vi Moss used to advertise theWisdom hotel as headquarters Dor ranchers’ aurlks * Ileie was service. And then it be ;an to be noticed that the store got nore business from the farms and here was strong evidence that mail irdi rs were beginuning to fall off. Presently the business men of the village decided to Invite the farmers o a meeting to talk things over. Many came. Lunch and hot coffee were served. There wei;e no set speeches— the. villagers said thy wanted to meet the farmers on the basis of genuine friendship. The farmers were treated with utmost cordiality. There was ne condescen sion shown—just a riendly basis of equality Then someone suggested forming a Community club, villagers and farm ers all working together. The idea was immediately accepted. .In a few months a community house was built. It proved to be remarkably easy to get funds. The farmers con tributed and there was a fine get ting together feeling all around. There will be movies in that little community house. Dances will be held in it. Neighbors will visit and children play together there. [And there isn't such a whale of a difference between a farmer and a rancher— each likes to feel that the villager has some regard for him be yond his poscketbook.] RUDE RURAL RH Y M E S (Wrtte i for T he N ews by Bob Adams) THAWjrfeGniNG L CHRISTMAS» CAUTION ANIMATED ANNIVERSARY One of the most delightful even ings spent hy ye editor since hia ar rival in the Big Hole 11 years ago was last Saturday night at the pret ty raneh home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jorgenson, the occasion being the first anniversary of the marriage of Gladys Jones to Ralph Jorgenson, Mr. and Mrs, Deft» An|on very kindly offered the editorial family a seat in their ear and the ride was therefore delightfal. Tin house was well filled with fronds of the young couple, both JacI s a *nd the Northfork sections of the valley being represented. Mr. and Mrs. E N Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Jorges Jorgenson, parent» of the young couple, assisted in enter taining the large number of guests. Progressive whist was the order The air is crisp, the alt* for zest and Joy of living, for all the blessings year, we Join in glad hc.iksgiviug. All summer open to the sun the fertile earth has lath, ifeccplive leaves have drunk the light; far-seeking roots the rain. A kindly spirit walked our hills, by wood end field, and fell to paint the trees, to ripen grain and cause the nuts to swell— the spirit of a frieudly God, wfeo wishes stl men well. We felt Him in the pleasantness of morn ana evening hushes; His midday sun upon the fruit has warmed it into blushes. We smelled Him in the fra grant breeze that blew from blossoming clover; we saw Him iu the maple trees that bend our homesteads over. And now, when come the shorter days of bracing autumn weather, we Join once more «tw it- the hearth and offer thanks together. Our barus ¡.»re tight and lodged therein our well-led beasts are warm; aur household shelter pleas ant seems in contrast w ith the storm. The crop are in, the field begin their well-earned winter sleeping; the harvest of (he yea's to be are in the Father's keeping. We thank him for the rugged streugth that gamers, sows and tills, for cattle that have sought o-ur barns from off Ills thousand hi!li; for autumn air, for peaceful smoke above our chim neys curled; but mostly for our noble task, to feed His hungry world. — BOB ADAMS 3vus the Ijublish, s [such, fa- PAINT COWS TO SAVE THEM We of the West make a heap of fuss about the carelessness of hunt ers, advisedly too; yet we are not in it with our brothers of the effete East. When the big game season opened in Michigan there was a sto ry printed in the Detroit News that no more horses and cows would be shot off for deer in the vicinity of Bottsville, a hamlet ijp the heart of the Luce county forests These ani mals were all camouflaged. Goaded iuto a state of fear by “counter Jumper’’ hunters, who are wont to mistake anything on four legs for the lordly stag, farmers banded early to prepare for the in rush of ntmrods. The whitewash brush is the only thing short of ovidence, says the Detroit paper, that can preserve their stock for pos terity, Last fall bullets zipped and whizzed down the quiet streets of Bottsville on several occasions, Hun ters ambushed Jerseys and Holsteins in the newly cleared grazing lands, riddled harmless Poland-Chinas as they rooted in the corn fields; or took pot shots at Dobbin as he ca vorted about the straw stack. When the snows of November fell casual ties consisted of four horses, 11 cows and two sows. TAN REDUCTION PARAMOUNT The recent elections in Western states emphasized one point— the people want a reduction in the over head cost of government. Laying aside all arguments and prejudices for or against any candi date, the people have shown unmis takably that they wish reduction in present tax burdens. It is useless to UR the people that they are to Marne fur present state expenses They may have voted for the tax faising measures but in nine cases out of ten the average citizen does so not realizing the aggregate bur den he is heaping upon himself. Any man who reads the country papers of the staLes west of the Rocky mountains could draw but one conclusion, namely; the people were demanding a new deal in public affairs. Incumbents in office who failed to recognize this condition have been defeated by candidates who saw the situation. Candidates who have gone into of fice on a tax reduction and efficiency program in public affairs must make good with their preelection prom ises if they wish to escape condemn ation of the people Holdover pub lic officials who are in office must also recognize the present state of •\’* poing to do that this public opinion and trim their sails •near, year, you bet!” said Ivan farmer and one of the heaviest sufi ferers. “ Every horse will be paint ed in perpendicular stripes so as to represent a zebra. Every cow will bear her identification plainly sten ciled on her side in this fashion; I AM A FARMER’S COW PLEASE DON'T SHOOT ME “ Every pig w ill.be touched off with polka dots. “This decorative business may seem queer\ said Mr. Spear, “ but it's deathly serious to us. Several poultry owners have decided to dye accordingly. ” —’ v line of private business has t educed expr,,„„.,-H jgvery department o state, city and toiinty must do the same, This does not mean cur tailing efficiency. u ai„)ply meang giving more service for the _ ___ money and, where possible, better service for less money,—The Manu facturer. PRACTICAL SOCIALISM Postmaster Tovey hands \ us the following with a request to atlee sarnee Uncle Satu asks vors innumerable— and then main tains a prinuhop at public exxpense to print and stamp envelopes for customers at less thau we have to pay for the naked stock. However newspapers generally give the gov eminent all the space they can, so here is the local gift: Do you wish your friends to fe hurt and forgotten ou Christmas morning? Lon’t take chances of them feel iug neglected ou the one clay* of the year when we nil should be happy by putting off until tomorrow the muthc.g of packages you shiukl mai today. P is no more trouble tor you ti mail your Christmas packages early which Insures their safe arrival ai the proper date. This office can easily handle the mob, bui j.it p and consider the larg er offices through, which your pres enis uud cards must go to reach the.r destination At some o these offices the ecu- gi-st.un is such that your parcels an ofito delayed and sometimes ever n.,i in buying Christmas ranis pity only those of standard size, as small ones are very hard to handle, cans ing much loss o ft.lme If you must buy other than stan laid sizes, buy the large ones ratiiei Ifun the small Kindly help yourselves by helping Ho1 postoffice department LAIGH8 a t a d v e r s i t i e s Soliallsm is one thing; practical socialism is another thing. Socialism as generally advocated their ehiekens a violent indigo shade 'weald have the state or the govern- so there is no danger of them being shot for quftil.” IN THE DAYS NEWS Stories « I a tribe of ha mans with tails like monkeys, who lire t» tree tops and are afraid of dogs, was Hie « » t e g , Mrs, Wm. Christian- totaffkt te 8* b Fraaoseo last Fri- *** t*4 Jesse, Tope winning. the wfcJSe Mrs. C E Mffler and Dos A * « a attached tkensedres te the boobfiofbîe«. * A sflesfiá Sttihees « É É the stesi ésr “»»T Mrs. Wand* Hbffcfg, wfi» of Captata loha RflbJg e t the Sorta fisa of «* e t Bonaee, m il .»fe* gK m êtiAâti». ‘^ l i i W e v l t S W W * W i Sr a * ment carry on industry and the tax payers, would foot the bill. Every body who was running a little busi ness of hig own would be working to maintain an army of publie officials who would be operating all the big industries and drawing the publie This is socialism as gen- Tress dispatehes state that three girls were killed, three more report ed dying, and a dozen taken to hos pitals seriously injured, after a flre'taisries, in a eellaloid factory in New York|erally advocated. City. The point is that every day Practical socialism is illustrated one reads about these disasters re-(ky the modern tendency of selling suiting in enormous loss in life and ■ the securities of large corporations damage to property. 1 to the people, thus placing, their to- Why is it that when working with, eurities almost entirely in the h^nds loid a building cannot be so ©Tided ! Heal socialism. inflammable materia» taci Ss cfils-j»* «taft stockholders. This is11 tit partitioned and so eonstmeted o f : The People own the companies. By fireproof material as to retard the Siring good service such companies progress o! a fire antfl employes may *■ reasonable profit which is escape in an orderly manner and fire departments he given a reason able opportunity to save both fife and property? With 15,m Rve* being «raffed oat each year hy tro. end wttk half a .»dUton dedtars « e r t i tit property ta onc&e, ft % ffcw» fhe indilli ■> lihN turned back te the people who are asari of the service. Instead of working to make money to pay oat ta taxes which ta tarn would he paid oat to' thousands of pabfic officials, every citiso» who wMtes to may be come a stockholder o f a large or a m s n sanoant m oar tn amenai en- todty and then, fiatoni of to M w o ri a ’ An explosion of a shell (luring the St Miliiel drive in September, I DU cut Corporal Felder Davis. 261 h in anlry, to the hospital with a frac nred lume in his left leg This mis hap unfilled him for service arid he was discharged from I he army un able bo return to ills former occupa tion as telephone lineman. In ad difion hie education was decidedly meagre, and Devis was sent from Ifie army in a very gloomy frame of mind The Veterans’ Bureau District No 0 ai Minneapolis, C I) Hibbard Dis trict manager, learning of his case, at once took steps to intorni I he dis aided veteran of Ids rights under ex isting laws, lie was assisted in fil ing a complete (daim and subse- uently was adjudged in need of vo- tttlonal rehabilitation by reason of disability caused by his service Davis W'as ambitious to become a farm owner and lie was given 27 months training at the Minnesota Ag ¡cultural college Through saving part of his government pay he was able to nnrthase on contract 80 acres of land in North Dakota. From experience gRined in his agricultural ourse and oboorvatlon of crop con ditioris of the last few years Jn North Dakota he decided against putting ail of his eggs in one basket\ witn the solid wheat plant.yig. His di versified program included wheat, rye. flax, fruit trees, sows, pigs and chickens. His dairy herd has a small start with three purebred- Holstein cows and two calves. “ Quality be fore quantity\ is always the slogan o i the successful dairyman. With four Foland-China pigs, about 50 chickens, and his diversified plan, this aggressive veteran has started upon a farm career which will know no failure. Rust, adverse weather conditions, or unfavorable wheat prices will not rule his farm. Davis' case is an ex ample of what hard work and proper -application will do for one hampered by lack tit education and systematic training, both of which are famished free by a grateful government to ail disabled ex-sérvîee men. State Industrial Review M Y ENCANE ‘ •litis is my car!\ exploded the fu rious terrfct to the troublesome gar age pru-iietor, “and what I Bay goes— see?” /ns* the® an oil-bespattered m chix:-rt wept out from beneath the t o * » 6 > VT aaefcto* and sad Helena--November crop reports chow 27,650,000 bushels of wheat for Montana, cern 6,000,000 as com pand with 2.225,000 in 1921, flaxf Lilla.iH'O, potatoes 6, 147,000 bush els apitc.s iUO.OOO bushels. The uuroiT.ince of Montana as an oil producing state is increasing mouth by month. The output of the was increased 75,000 barrels a month fton> August 'to September m l the date is ci edited with a pro duction tor the north of September luma ting to 272.000 barrels, Havie uuue.! shipping moil coal than ever before. Mod ana potato crop is the largest on record. UUnutivo—No*■bun Pacific depot on.pleted. Winnett- Wenona refinery to get two additional stills. Missoula — $178,788.38 contract awarded for Belton Java, Belton- N'v’ack links of Roosevelt highway, i only part of highway from Borl and, Maine, to Portland. Oregon, which cuiinol tie traveled now. Menhur,- considered us tt£ for an oil refinery While Kulphur Springs — 29-car h pment o f cal tie leaves Sheiby lo have natural gas fur leaitPg and cooking by January I. palu-lalicti will cost approximately me hundred thousand dollars Moniana Power company is enn- ino tin,; a i 3 (Mill horsepower plant ctillwaler reunly i Iniden Bn|\d progress is being a Ie (,n city r'lrutmn plant. «¡lent F a l l s - Cascade Oil Gas on'i’Hiiy ns ug iwc towers to expe- ite Well 1'iospeit- are bright for much fr- a t in a uevooii incut In the state duiiiig next year C.ivat I a.i - New refinery starts production Mile, City stiipH her first carload el cel'lihed iilfalla seed. \ulunit gas to ly piped to Great Fad.! *• Lalispell— 8 (MB) tons of freight passed Ihrcugli lie local depot dur- ing ()■ l.d h side to I tilld six miles o road in Sanders county Hutlf .... t'oiilrar! let for $ \ 5 , 0 ill» add it-on to Hie Masonic temple Mjjspel! (omplf fes grading of her KI/fits ( \ l i n t a n a s ci 1 1 ndnes produced 2.- 7iTS,yAS net l i e s cl coal (luring 1921 w i t h a valuation of nine millions. tr'i lo |iark n ilroad planned to go through Great Falls. Beuvulicad en nty’s wool clip 62 cars worth ¡M# I 66,85. Shelby is to get iron works plant. Twenty three irrigations districts \| ilhino m,/*!/\.« r ‘ ham been projected since the pass age of (lie Act by the legislature two years ago which authorized financ- ind construction of Irrigation ui'oieets under state supervision and control They emismt.aa a total acre age og 332666 Wi Ho lit doubt Western public ut.fi in-i Brf> the most progressive in the vend today and the people of the Wi Urt stales have more mod ern ehctncai appliances and use mo 'e- i-li'Ctrh if; per capita at a very much cheaper rate than do the peo ple of any otter section of'the coun try. HANSEN IS I OR BIG HOLE Harry G Davis of Jackson is home from Butte, where he bought a niee bunch cf feeder steers from the Han sen Packing conutacy. \And at a hotter figure ¿ban i could have done if I'd spent a lot of money chasing ever the coat try looking for ’em.\ Mr. Davis says Walter Hansen is for the Basin first, last and all the time and has famished' ranchers this fall w*th a large number of prime, feeding stuff at a reasonable price. When Waiter was up here recent- ty be was rot Bed that the Stock mens association was behind on the tast Harvest day celebration. “ How iPBfk áo yen need! WOI twenty-, tre feed»«**?” ’Toe tot;” was the kaffir « - wkereepost Walter wrote a
