The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 31, 1931, Page 3

LIVESTOCK HOLDING BUSINESS IN STATE ON PRESENT LEVEL Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Poultry Seen as Best Moneymak- ers During 1931, ee Fargo, N. D., Dec. 31.—Cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry are financing j North Dakota today, where in years past grain checks have comprised the major source of revenue. The Pic- ture is that of a state carrying on Jargely from receipts from livestock and dairy products, according to the seventh annual economic review of the Greater North Dakota associa- tion issued Thursday. “The 1931 grain crop, based on the December 1 farm price, was valued at only $51,- 900,000, as compared. with $120,945,000' in 1930, and $188,371,000 in 1929. De- pendence on grain is a-thing of the! past as the state has definitely prov-| between the state and @ satisfac! ae Moderate weather during the ie fall and early winter have made for a very favorable condition on once poled in the 10 counties 101 on ure deficiency bars TACTICS. OF. RIVAL ROUSE WOMAN'S IRE IN BRIDGE CONTEST Sale Mrs. Culbertson Enraged By Al- leged Attempt to ‘Upset’ Her Husband sects cea . New York, Dec, 31.—()—In a rage, z she expresed it, for the first time luring the match, Mrs. Ely Culbert- Son had a large share in causing the lead of her side in the contract bridge rea to be greater:than ever Thurs- She and her husband won five of eight rubbers played at the sixteenth session ending Thursday morning aft- en this year.” Viewing the matter in this way, a; note of optimism is sounded in the! review, with the statement “The state’s census of livestock on farms! as of January 1, 1932, will be in excess of the total shown on January 1, 1930, of 3,177,000 head, a figure now ac- cepted as entirely adequate and sa- tisfactory. North Dakota has not killed the goose which lays the gol-' den eggs, and despite an urgent need! for cash during 1931, has not sacri- ficed its herds or farm flocks, im-| pairing revenue possibilities for com-| ing years. | “The livestock shipments to pack- ing plants from North Dakota dur- ing 1931-were in excess of 1930 ship- ments by 14 per cent in cattle, one per cent in calves, two per cent in hogs, and 106 per cent in sheep, ac- cording to estimates prepared by Ben Keinholz, federal: statistician. This increased shipping, however, had’ a sequel in increased fall harrowings of pigs, and increased importation of feeder cattle and feeder lambs. Stock on farms, as of January 1, 1931, totaled 3,395,000 as compared with 3,177,000 the preceding year, which latter total is somewhat surpassed by, present holdings. This 1932 census points to a substantially increased ; revenue another year, with increasing feed crop acreages, irrespective of what happens in the grain markets. Two or three bordering states will show a material decline in figures of| stock on farms, having been compelled. to indulge in more forced shipping than were producers in North Dakota. Marketing cn Hoof “Demoralized wheat and coarse grain markets have forced growers of grain to market on the hoof and pro- ducers of this state will, in future years, place themselves in position to choose their market as between the elevators and the packing plants, With; this choice open to them, they can’ safely continue to grow wheat, where} good, clean land is available and where satisfactory seed can be ob- tained. The bitter experience of sub- cost grain markets has therefore con- tributed to the urge toward a bal-' anced production on the state's farms, as no previous arguments or persua- sion could. Not only has the owner- operator worked his way into stock raising but there is a definite ten- dency on tenant-operated lands to- ward livestock growing on shares be- tween tenant and owner. “Thousands of head of feeder lambs and cattle have been shipped into all parts of the state where feed! jber, made a squeeze play that pro- er a turbulent scene aa before a card was The plus of the Culbertson side in- Creased 3,900 to the-total of 20,220. The total points became 107,385 for Culbertson and 87,165 for Lenz, the Tubbers 68 for Culbertson and 52 for Lenz. There are 30 rubbers left ta Play in the 150-rubber match. In the opinion of neutral experts it is im- Possible for Lenz to catch up. Mrs, Culbertson’s, anger was due to what she regarded as a deliberate at- tempt to excite her husband. Englishman Causes Trouble Sir Derrick Wernher, an English- man who has lived in New York for Some years and has played as a mem- ber of the Knickerbocker Whist: club's team of four, appeared at the Waldorf and was introduced by Lenz in the Press room along with George Reith, another New York expert, who has been one of Culbertson’s sharp critics. Culbertson came in a few moments | before the match was due to start. Wernher accented on the spot a chal- lenge he said Culbertson had made to him last July. Culbertson jokingly asked why the delay. One word led to another. Finally Culbertson re- fused to play Lenz unless Wesnher left the suite. Wernher left after play started. Mrs. Culbertson expresed her' opin- fon freely as to the reason for the in- cident and Lenz disavowed any in- tention of disturbing Culbertson. Superior cards, bidding and play helped the Culbertsons. Mrs. Cul- bertson succeeded at one little slam and two hands later, in the same rub- duced game at four hearts and rub- ber. : Here Was the ‘ The squeeze play was on hand 713, as follows: Lenz (North) S-K Q 0 9 2 H-10 8 7 D-K 4 c-8 65 Culbertson (West) Dealer S—A 4 H-Q J 4 D-A 8 6 5 c—Q 10'9 3 Mrs. Culbertson (East) SJ 6 3 H-A K 5 3 2 D-J 9 C-K 7 2 ‘ Liggett (South) &8 76 H-9 6 D-Q 10 7°3 2 i CAdJdl4 The bidding: West one no trump; was adequate, bringing the number north pass; East two hearts; South of these animals to a figure greater pass: West three hearts; North pass; than ever before in the state's his- Fast fourt heart: all:pass. tory. Fall farrowing of pigs were 26, arly Thursday morning at a per cent greater than a year ago, friendly conference between Lenz and which fact will increase spring and Culbertson it was decided not to have summer revenue from marketable pork, Cows Furnish Income “The dairy products of the state furnish the bulk of the steady in-! come, and in this item the peas at present is enjoying a more favor- able price ratio as between feed and butterfat than in 1929, when the lat- ter reached its peak. The 1929 aver- age. market for a bushel of barley wag 44 cents, with the year’s average butterfat price standing at the iden- tical figure. With barley averaging only 21 cents during 1931, farmers, produced biftterfat which averaged} 23 cents in value. hie lentes an increase of 10 cent a returns when feed is Converted into butter- fat. “With liberal rainfall in the drought areas of the state prior to seeding time, it is believed that the exceptional extent of cultivation of! small grain fields will augar well for; the 1932 crop. More summer fallow; and ‘fall plowing was accomplished, than in any recent year, and ability ; to procure adequate good seed, and} favorable weather during the grow- ing season of 1932, are all that stand ithe hospital Friday, attendants said. and noted persons in many countries ‘sent condolences Thursday to the ;home of Sir George Foster, “grand | old man” of Canada’s public life, died Wednesday, aged 84. @ session Saturday afternoon, as orig- inally planned. There will be four more sessions, Monday, Tuesday. Thursday and Friday nights. | Graham Injured in Fall on Sidewalk W. S. Graham, state motor vehicle iregistrar, is in St. Alexius hospital suffering from a dislocated shoulder, sustained when he slipped and fell on_an icy sidewalk late Wednesday. His condition is not serious. He probabty will be released from CANADIAN STATESMAN DIES Ottawa, Dec. 31.—(AP)—Statesmen who Watch for the announce- ment of Richmond’s Bootery big clearance sale. Sale prices will be allowed Saturday, Jan. 2.' “It’s hard to face the fading out of old friendship ... but the grief in surely softened by the services of 0. A. Convert, which pi such # beautiful trib- ute to thelr memory «ee and at a cont which is not a burden on those of us who must guard carefully, our remaining funds. (OPEN CAMPAIGN FOR IMMEDIATE BUILDING OF ELBOWOODS SPAN —_. Action For Big Bend Bridge Al- $0 Develops Through Con- ference at Minot ane Elbowoods, N. D., Dec. 3 Plans for an aggressive campaign for the final approval and construction of the Elbowoods as well as the Big Bend bridge over the Missouri river, were laid at a conference here Wed- nesday afternoon, attended by rep- Tesentatives of many counties, United action and complete co- operation between the supporters of the two projects were pledged. State Senator E. W. Jones of Kili- deer made it clear that there shoula be no differences betwen supporters of the two projects; that if either is to be constructed, whole-hearted sup- Port of every community is necessary, Many other speakers voiced similar sentiments. The conference Wednesday was the outgrowth of a statement made at Bismarck recently by Colonel Moore, U. 8. Army engineer, to the effect that North Dakota would have to/ choose between the. Missouri river bridges and the diversion project. It was outlined that government engi- neers favored a so-calld high dam which would impound 150 feet of water which, it was asserted Wednes- day, would flood 293,000 acres in the Missouri river section. Argue Against Delay That bridges over the Missouri i Probably would be worn out by the time a diversion project of any mag- nitude’ was completed was an argu- ment presented against delay in bridge construction. It was pointed out that necessary legislative and Congressional action has been taken for the Elbowoods bridge; that legis- lative action has been taken for the ‘ Big Bend bridge and a measure now is before congress authorizing the Big Bend jspan. A resolutions committee composed of H. L, Selvig, Plaza; R. Norbye, Par- shall; Morris Wasem, Halliday; Sena- tor Jones, H. W. Case, Elbowoods; R. A. Johnson, Minot; and J. E, Sul- {livan, Garrison, was authotized to ; draw the following resolution address- ed to Major General Lyle Brown, chief of engineers, United States war department: Arguments are Listed | “Whereas, there has come to the| People information to the effect that there is to be a delay in the construc- tion and completion of the Elbo- woods bridge, the construction of which has been approved and applied for by the North Dakota state high- way department through legislative action, all legislative requirements hhaye been carried out for the provi- sion of such construction, that the need of immediate construction is imperative for the development of | western North Dakota and the wel- fare of its people; i “Be it resolved, that this resolution be in the form of a petition to the chief of engineers of the war depart- ment, respectfully petitioning for the construction of such bridge without further delay. “Be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the following: “Governor George F. Shafer. “North Dakota State Highway De- THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, “Honorable Gerald P, Nye. “Honorable Thomas Hall. “Honorable O. B. Burtness. “Honorable J. H. Sinclair.” Court:Again Holds Fair Is Not Liable The state supreme court Thursday held that W. H. Hadler, injured during auto races at the Minot fair Sept. 26, 1926, was not entitled to damages. It was the second time the case was brought before the supreme court, and the decision affirms a previous de- cision of the court. Hadler sued the Northwest Fair as- Sociation in the district court, end a jury awarded him a verdict. An ap- Peal was taken to the supreme court, and the verdict set aside on the grounds that the fair was a govern- mental agency and was not liable for damages, Hadler asked for a reargument, which was granted by the court, In its decision, the higher court calls at- tention to the previous decision which is again affirmed. New Year Services Planned at Churches The Trinity Lutheran church, St. George’s Episcopal church and St. Mary's Catholic church will hold morning services on New Year's day. Rev. Opie S. Rindahl will conduct services at the Trinity Lutheran church at 11 a. m., choosing for his sermon topic, “This Name Jesus.” In- stallation*of church officers will be @ feature of this service. Holy Communion will be celebrat- ed at 9 a. m., at St. George’s Episco- pal church, according to the Rev. D. Pierce-Jones, rector, who will conduct the service, Masses will be celebrated at St. Mary's church at times announced Wednesday. Through an error this announcement appeated in The Tri- bune’s Mandan column. GETS LIFE SENTENCE Chaska, Minn., Dec. 31.—(#)—Law- rence Owczarzak, Minneapolis, was convicted of a charge of bank robbery by district court jury and was sen- tenced to life imprisonment in the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1981 YEAR IS REVIEWED IN SPEECHES MADE ATROTARY MEETING Dr. R. M. Constans and L. R.; Baird Appear on Program of Service Club —_—_—_—— Outstanding events in 1931 were re- viewed and forecasts for 1932 were | made in addresses before members of the Rotary club Wednesday. Dr. R. M. Constans gave a resume of important events in politics, in- ternational relations, economics, fi- nance and agriculture. Unsettled conditions prevailed in the political world through the year, he said. There were no great out- standing figures developed in the United States, where drouth relief, unemployment and financial prob- lems were paramount. International relations are becom- ing more friendly, according to Con- stans, who pointed to the work done by Laval of France, and Grandi of Italy, as being conducive to promot- ing friendships among nations. The Sino-Japanese situation has created an unpleasant situation with which the League of Nations has been un- able to cope, he pointed out. The financial situation is not as bad as it is generally painted. There were less bank failures in 1931 than in 1930. Taxes probably will be in- creased and land values will decrease, he said. Edison’s Death Outstanding Outstanding in the field of arts and sciences during the year was the death of Thomas A. Edison, Constans said, while preparations for the 1932 Olym- pic games at Los Angeles were the most important sports developments of 1931. In the affairs of the Rotary club, the principal development was the advocacy of world peace at the in- ternational convention at Vienna. For state penitentiary, Stillwater. the local club, the winning of the attendance prize at the district con- You Should Start the New Year Right ‘You may live without poetry, music and art, ‘You may live without conscience and live without heart. You may live without friends and live without books, But where are the men who can live without cooks? You may live without books, what is knowledge but grieving, ‘You may live without hope, what is hope but deceiving, You may live without love, what is passion but pining, But where is the man that can live without dining? So come to the Sweet Shop tomorrow and Dine A special prepared New Year’s Dinner will be waiting you with all the trimmings. We also take this opportunity to thank all our friends and patrons for their kind patronage during the past year and extend our wishes for a happy and prosper- ous New Year. The New Sweet Shop On Main Avenue Opposite the N. P. Depot partment. “Honorable Lynn J. Frazier. Show - Tonite at 11:15 All Seats 50c Favors for All! Fun for All! on Tallulah Bankhead and Irving Pichel in “THE CHEAT” Continuous Performance New Year's Day 2:00 to 11:00 vention was the most notable achieve- ment, In forecasting developments in 1932, L. R. Baird, state receiver of state banks, said debt reparations be- tween nations presented the outstand- ing problem. Nations must first get together to determine what they can pay and later settle differences by compromise, if necessary. To Curtail Ex He prophesied that there would be | general movement to curtail ex- Penses in all branches of government. The people of the country must, however, become reconciled with go- ing without certain things if this is to be accomplished. International relations will be im- { Proved, according to the speaker, and the Manchurian dispute between China and Japan should be settled without much further bloodshed. F. W. Murphy gave a humorous re- view of local and world events after Constans and Baird had finished. P. J. Meyer, chairman of the vol- leyball committee, announced the names of members of the Rotary team which will play the Lions club Tuesday. They were Kelley Simon- son, George Will, Burt: Finney, W. H. Payne, George Bird, Art Tavis, and N. O, Churchill. T. R. Atkinson, Justice A. M. Christianson, R. E. Bonham, and Harvey Niles were named as the pro- gram committee for January. Dr. R. 8. Towne was program chair- man. Visitors were Robert Nuessle, Bismarck; Rev. John McDonald, Ha- zelton; and Baird. The club wound up the meetings of the year with 100 per cent atten- dance, it was pointed out by the chair- man, Montanan Called by Forks Congregation Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 31—(7)}— The congregation of the Grand Forks First Presbyterian church voted at 2 meeting Wednesday night to extend @ unanimous call to Rev. H. G. Klem- to Rev. F. Halsey Ambrose. Ambrose resigned early in Novem- ber to assume the pastorate of the Merriam Park Presbyterian church, St. Paul. We buy unused tire mile- age. G & J Safety treads on slippery roads are a comfort. GAMBLE STORES DOME New Year’s Eve Carnival Dance Tonight Music by Campus Rounders of Fargo Appropriate favors, noise makers and confetti furnished by the G. P. Eat Shop Admission for the Entire Evening $1.00 Per Couple 10c for Extra Ladies we J a nr Vy We wish every one a Happy and perous New Yt d extend pagatery for all past patron- agg On New Year’s day we will serve a special dinner of Roast Goose and Turkey from 11 to 8 p. m. GEORGE’S COFFEE SHOP 216 Fourth Street me of Bozeman, Mont., to accept the | pastorate of the church as successor | TAK PAYMENTS 1 COUNTY IN KOSS. OF MILION WARK | Collections Approximately Three | Per Cent Lower Than in | Previous Year | More than a million dollars in taxes were paid to the Burleigh county trea- surer in 1931, according to figures | compiled by Treasurer Clair G. Derby. Total collections at the close of bus- iness, Dec. 31, totaled $1,022,565.30 to fall below the aggregate collected the previous year by $31,326.42 for a three per cent decrease. Payments made in February were far in excess of those made during any other month with payments total- ing $421,303.15, March ranked second vie an aggregate of $219,808.77 paid in, June and August collections were lightest. Only $12,849.95 was collect- ed in June and $13,971.56 in August. Collections by months during 1931 and 1930 follow: 1930 1931 January .. $ 65,399.06 $ 72,559.27 February . 342,195.16 421,303.15 March . 234,434.76 219,808.77 + April 25,702.04 25,290.93 May . 17,752.03 67,594.26 June . 9,740.38 12,849.95 July ....06 47,097.59 29,676.59 August ... 9,150.94 13,971.56 September 56,956.19 38,406.03 October .. 273,707.49 162,271.31 November. 38,840.02 85,644.44 December. 102,916.06 23,189.04 Totals . $1,203,891.72 $1,172,565.30 Tonight and Friday STRICTLY It’s a Real Treat! ® From the celebrated stage success by Preston Sturges Capitol Theatre Less warrants credited as | collections 150,000.00 150,000.60 Net total.. $1,053,891.72 $1,022,565.30 Watch for the announce- ment of Richmond’s Bootery big clearance sale. Sale prices willbe allowed Saturday, Jan. 2. Elks Boxing Card, New Year’s night, 32 rounds. See | sports page. —_—_—— New Radio Sketch “FRIENDSHIP TOWN’ makes its premiere Friday, 8:00 P. M., C. S. T. NBC Coast to Coast Network Vaseline PAT, OFF. RATIONS IT HELD THE NATION BREATHLESS WITH LAUGHTER AND TEARS! \ : SIDNEY FOX LEWIS STONE Matinees Daily at 2:30 Evenings at 7:00 and 9 To Our Patrons--- With us, and perhaps with you, the past year has been one of many perplexing problems. It is with satisfaction, however, that we are able to look back on the strengthening of our busi- ness relationship, which your friendship and your cooperation have made possible, It is duri riods of economic stress and instability such as we are at atte experiencing that friendships are tested and cooperation is most needed. is time Robertson’s extend to you the hope that our exiting of friendship may continue and that this New Year will bring you much happiness and many achievements. We'll run a better store in 1932! J. W. CALNAN Funeral Home Phone 22 208 Main Ave. Bismarck, N. D. is the first duty of the Fu- neral Director. Our excel- lent system of arranging the details for each and every funeral entrusted to our care leaves with those upon whom we wait a feel- & ing of confidence and sa- tisfaction that the last of- fices were performed with such rfect harmony as to rently lessen the sad- ness connected with such an event. The cost is a matter of your own desire. “Buy or Sell Through The First National Bank Bismarck, North Dakota The Pioneer Bank 53 New Years in Bismarck Extends to Its Patrons and to All Others Best Wishes for New Year's Day and for a Prosperous 1932 The Tribune Want Ads m e- it bel f all 2- th 3 t= r+ a- wr. 5 re, ail ce ed rr ne m rm ay re om th tic eaararb hpi ae