The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, June 18, 1930, Page 2

re¥s iberal Rains Over Most of Northwest Have Put Snap Into Crops L GUT-OF 90,000,000 j BUSHELS EXPECTED “INWHEAT HARVEST Reduction. 1s Combination. of “Total of Acreage and Loss in Southwestern Winter Crop WN. D. CORN HURT BY WINDS Most Favorable ‘Area in Grains _ Is Southern Tier of State and Northern of S. D. Liberal rains over most of the Northwest the last week have greatly improved crop conditions, but have caused wheat prices to sag to virtual- ly the low levels of the year, accord- ing to the Farmers Union Terminal association weekly crop report issued today. Virtually every section of North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and northern South Dakota has been vis- ited by rains and now has a fair re- serve of moisture, the survey shows. “With the government spring wheat condition put at 85.7 per cent in the June report, or the lowest for that month. since 1867 with six exceptions,” the report says, “there may be a real surprise for private crop experts when acreage figures in the North- ‘west are first announced. “Acreage figures have not been an- nounced’ and probably will not appear until July 10. A substantial cut in ‘acreage is indicated by private crop yeports and should this reduction a1 5 10,per cent; it might mean a fecline in yleld of spring wheat of 25 to 30 million bushels below normal. . Big Wheat Decrease Looms “In 1928 the wheat production in the ninth federat reserve district was 291,000,000 bushels. That was more like’ @ formal year than 1929, when oytpat:-in:-the -Northwest - declined 198,090,000:'bushels’ The latest gov- ernment winter wheat crop report in- dicated a decline of more than 50,- 000,000 bushels as compared with 1929 for the southwestern states. Should the first spring wheat acreage report forecast a decrease of 30,000,000 bush- els in production due to acreage, thus indigating @ cut of ‘80,000,000 bushels in 1930 total wheat yield, the present carry-over might be not construed 50 bearish. peereryewrerrsverrvrrrtrrerrererrrrr vrrier tte aes “Crop conditions are rather spotted, due to damaging high winds. Flax and other late sown crops suffered more than the early grains. In some districts, ‘particularly around Mad- Tried in Attempt | the time for a a state print: Pe | At To Get Printing the ‘Continued (rom page one) Salient parts of McDonnell’s ad- dress follow: “I find myself in an unusual posi- tion. For the first time it is neces- sary to refute false and slanderous statements regarding my integrity. I refer to statements which have re- cently been appearing in a semi- weekly newspaper, ‘printed in the English language and published at | cerned. On May 6, 1930, after bids | for printing for the next two years had been submitted, but contracts had not been awarded, one of the bid- bas) came to the capitol. After brief- that excessive and illegal charges have been allowed and ordered paid by your commission. Now, while I believe I am not low bidder on— radio station to do not permit of call- ing individuals by their names... . “I would not have you think that the‘actions of certain bidders on state printing, both before the contracts were awarded and after, are common. Never Before “I have held public office of one kind or another for the past 36 years, from postmaster in a small town to chairmanship of the State Railroad commission and State Printing and Publication commission. As Railroad Commissioners we handle matters on, which the entire cost of state printing would not pay the interest. In at- tending to my official duties I am often asked for favors but no threats or attempts at coercion or intimida- tion have ever been made to me be- fore. “The sole question before the people of North Dakota with regard to state | the printing is this: Do you want print- ing contracts let to the lowest respon- sible bidder, or de you want them let to the a man -vho bids high and then attempts to get a contract by black- mail? “It must be apparent to everyone g Hen ay THORESEN TURNS ONT-V. A. CRITICS Alleges Deception in Platform and Claims of Governor | on Grain Policy Fargo, N. D., June 17.—(#)—T. H. for vigorous adopted by the Independent Voters association, in a radio address here last night. Thoresen reiterated a previous statement that the state mill and ele- vator has not paid premiums during administration of Governor George F. Shafer. “I have not found any farmer who has received any,” Thoresen said. “If the farmers did not receive any and Pasee aot | : tint g g __ They gave a sponsible for the death of Alex M. skull, witness, Mrs. Kur- him beat. him until she interfered. ce eee ee Sophie Tucker Diets To Regain Poundage| New York, June 18—(P)—Sophie Tucker is dieting in the hope of in-| creasing her weight 25 pounds bef leaving to appear in @ musical in London a month hence. She four meals a day with plenty cream on her oatmeal mornings. @ year she has descended from 21! to 163. Tablets Unveiled To Former Prexies Fargo, N. D., June 18.—Tribute was during the recent graduation eereins at North Dakota Agricul- tural college to Drs. John H. Worst and Edwin F. Ladd, former presidents, when college alumni, friends and stu- dents unveiled bronze tablets of these . Phe tablets, which are life-size likenesses of the former pres- idents, hang in the’ha.is of “Old Main.” . Worst, wc is now resid- ing at Fairview, Mont., was president from 1895 to 1916, while his suces- sor, now deceased, held the office Three Arabs Executed For Riot Participation Jerusalem, June 18.—()—Three Arabs, convicted of murders commit- protest at carrying out of the sen- tences. Shops were closed. i ted during the rioting of last August, | ing them interred in the prison yesterday paid the supreme penalty for | tery. in the disturbances of that time. ‘The three were executed at Acre jail. A general strike was cailed and ‘was observed throughout, Palestine in are Baby ills and ailments seem twice as serious at night. A sud- den cry may mean colic. Or a sudden attack of diarrhea—a con- dition it is always important to check quickly. How-would you meet this emergency—tonight? Have you a bottle of Castoria ready? There is nothing that can take the place of this harmless but effective remedy for children; nothing. that acts quite the same, or has quite the same comforting effect on them, For the protection of your wee one—for your.own peace of mind —keép this old, reliable prepara- upset thousands in Philippine laboratories to combat the Leaf-Miner pest which damages the cocoanut crop. tion always on hand. “But don't keep it just for emergencies; tet it be an everyday aid. Its gentle influence will ease and soothe the infant who cannot sleep. Its mild regulation will help an older child whose gg is coated because of sluggish bowels. All dru; have Castoria; the genuine Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature on the wrapper. ? { ¥ 2; dook; N. D., some farmers had to re- ‘7 seed their flax the second time. As @ result of the damage by high winds, ed Ms : pete Pima ‘ithe Aa he named a class that covers a tu ar a ee - ine rge’proportion of the state printing) I want the contract for that class. 8 tL. flax acreage has been reduced consid- erably. " Production of flax undoubt- ~~ edly will be larger than for several years, but not so large as had been indicated. “Throughout Minnesote, conditions of wheat, flax and other small grains is good. “Rye in many places will be cut in 8 few weeks. Corn has.been damaged by heavy rains, which have washed out or covered seed ‘in’ sections and the crop is a week of more late, ‘but would improve rapidly with warm th culture and Labor has been “The northern tier of counties in South Dakota and southern North Dakota ly present the most favorable situation as regards crops in the Northwest. .Corn, wheat and flax prospects are bright in this area. “For Montana, the livestock situa- tion is reported-to be the best in ten years. Pasture and range conditions are almost ideal. “As regards -crops, rains have im- sections have experienced hot winds and resultant damage by drying and soil blowing, the Montana crop di- reported. is better McClusky Men Have Formed Lions Club McClusky, N. D:,June 18.—Organ- than that of winter fzation of a Lions club here, with 40/ been charter , no doubt vote peliiny tion, relative to the payment of cer- tain bills for state printing. “T have no reply to the ar- ticles appearing in the newspapétr, believing that the hon y. of eae lic official, whether Railroad’ Com- missioner, Printing Commisisoner or poeget, may be as well judged yy the enemies as by his friends, so did not consider an answer necess: But when similar statements are cir- culated by. The Independent Voters’ association, it ia an entirely different matter. There are many men, and women, connected with that organ- ization who have reputations for fair dealing. Members Are Ex-officio “Being chairman of the railroad commission, I am an ex-officio mem- ber of the State Printing lication Commission, ‘the’ two- other members being Secretary of State Robert Byrne and, Commisisoner of Agriculture and Labor Joseph A. Kitchen. The Commisisoner af Agri- a mem- ber of the Printing Commission since rea and the Secretary of State.since 924, wae “It is charged, that under the dom- ination of the Secretary of State, ex- cessive and illegal payments have been made to the holder of contracts Kad eatin classes of printing dp [a urn for news| sul 0! e secretary and ‘mayeelt, at that -the Protests of the Commissioner’ of Agriculture and Labor against that Pees have been unava: i ae use he is a so-called “minority” member of the commission he has no voice in ifs proceedings... .. “As a mater of fact the record shows that on every occasion since I have been on the Printing Commis- sion (about a year and printing bills have been under con- sideration, the Commissioner of a ) when | The primary election is coming soon, and if I don’t get that contract I will blow the lid off the printing -commis- ston. Of course, if I do get it, nothing more will be said.’ This explains the interest of at least one bidder in the money of the taxpayer. As some of | you know, the contracts were award- ed to the lowest responsible bidder. 'Y-| No one questions that fact. And now Someone is trying to make the bluff good. I have never been bluffed, and there is no act of mine, either in pub- lic or private life, that makes me subject for blackmail... ° Bonds Subject to Suit “If the Bismarck paper referred to, and the Independent Voters’ asso- clation really believe their charges of illegal payments. are true and wish b-| to. save the state some money on printing bills, there is a much quick- er way of doing it than by placing one new member on the printing com- mission in 1931 and another in 1935, which is when the railroad commis- sloner elected this fall will reach the 1g. commissioners bonds in the sum of $10,000 each . . . and the printing contractor has bonds in the su proper were made by certain bidders to get Agriculture and Labor has voted for|together with others and ‘protect’ their approval. In a majority of em: the motion himself. IT have chetked the Minute. Book since January, 1928, and find the same to haye been true during the pisvions year. So far as itical iliation is concerned, the Commis- sioner of Agriculture and Labor may be called a minority member, but record shows that for the past two and a half years every vote has id that had nothing to do with Penta bil ee lot Critiei uf yea cera ae Commnatgaion. sinee, 1981, underatande the work better t! in sagelt, end be {oe io the miinorlty pe ically would a o a eS in every particu- re -|mendation of the Minnesota state printer, Governor Christianson of .| Minnesota, and other Minnesota offi- clals, none of whom haye any interest North Dekota printing contracts. His report was that no excessive or charges being in secordance with contract. When each other on the two most important s E PL a bear ee H ES i unanimous with one exception. a gs) guise ae rirniant tet we si le ve — ponieiy. 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