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BELT VALLEY TIMES S. A. Remington, Editor *2 a Y esr in Advance American fresa Ana's., For elf a Advertising Repräsentative Entered is the PoetoEee « Bell. Moat., ea Second Cisae Mail 1 ■ «S H V ^Y * PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY AT BELT, MONT.. BY 8. A. REMINGTON Dicri m inatioii? Why This tractors in their farm Sixty five perxent of farmers use work. . Ninety eight per cent use an automobile in their trips to and from town- Twenty per cent use trucks for hauling their farm products. Under the proposed Initiative Measure No, 31 the farmer will be compelled to pay three cents a gallon tax on gasoline used in plowing and working his fields, three cents a gallon on gas used in driving to church with his family and three cents a gallon on gas used for truckng on the roads. Thirty gallons of gas a day is not unusual for tractors haul ing ploj/s or discs. Ninety cents a day tax on a farmer for good roads when not traveling on any road ! The propaganda being spread about this initiated measure claims that the average c4Jst to each automobile driver will be $8,60 per year but it does not state that the tractor tax Will reach $100.00 a year. . Isn't that pretty high? In Washington and California law makers saw the injustice and gave a rebate to farmers using gas oline tractors on their own farms. lo ben The good roads movement is not jirimarily designed lo ben efit the farmer. A net-work of trunk roads are planned to con nect county seats and, give tourists an opportunity to visit the state. Wherever these trunk roads improve the lot of the farmer it is accidental and not premeditated. Eighty per cent of the farmers around Belt will never be able to use one of these trunk rqads to get to Belt and ten per cent wdl be able to use them for only short distances. Then where is the justice of taxing them thirty times as much as the average automobile user in adition to their own in dividual automobile tax just for the benefit of county-seats and pleasure-seekers. In common with many other people we thought for a time that this measure would cure all ills but since some of our friends have taken the trouble to show us how the proposed measure would affect them we have changed our mind. Saturday we heard a man say that he and his partner had almost closed a deal for 3000 acres of land upon which they had The deal will i planned to run at least two tractors continually, not be closed until after November 3rd and not then if this meab-1 ure passes because they figure that the expense of operation will | be too great. _ THIS TO GIVE NOTICE that the District Court of the United States for the Disrict of Montana, 0. P. Floyd of Belt, Cascade County, Montana has been adjudged a bank-! IN BANKRUPTCY NOTICE Lunch Counter AT BARNEYS Open Till 12 P. M. PASTRY AND MEATS Home cooked Short Orders a Specialty O. M. OLSON. Prop. REPAIR SHOP Park - to - Park Garage M. E. Brown, Prop. General Automobile Repairing , Ignition a Speciality All Work done on flat rate and .. guaranteed Carburetor and IT W. H. MEIGS FOR DISTRICT JUDGE Republican Ticket Eighteen Years a Resident of Great Falla, Montana — County Attorney 1913-1914 Member of 16th Assembly 1919 Years Assistant United States Attorney for Montana FAIR. FAITHFUL and IMPARTIAL Circula tod and paid for by W, H Meigs / rupt upon his own petition, that the payment of any debts or the delivery any property belonging to said bankrupt, to him or for his use and the transfer of any property by is forbidden by law;' 1 that the first meeting of the creditors of said bank runt, for the purpose of filing and proving claims, and to choose one or more Trustees, for the examination of the bankrupt under oath, and the transaction of other such business as may properly come before said meeting, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden before A. Gray, Referee in Bankruptcy, Room 1, Dunn Block, Great Falls, Montana, on the 8th day of October. 1926, at 10 o'clock A. M. Dated this 27th day of September 1026. A. H. Gray, Référés. gimii»ninmnmmin»iHi HW ii n n mi w iwniii i m iiiiiiiiiinmminiiiiiininiininmg. I High School NEWS GATH ERED FROM EVERY DEPARTMENT EDITED BY PUPILS OF BELT HIGH SCHOOL Chat âiimmiiiiiiiiiiiimmmmiimimiiiHiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiimmiiililiiiln Jay Leland was named president of the Senior class at a recent meeting' held by its members. George Dover was elected vice-president and Gladys Burnett, secretary- treasurer. Miss Skartvedt is sponsor of the class. Ethel Ran ta was named President of the Junior class, Mildred Ttrara. vice president and Lillian Bakko see. treaa. at a class meeting September 22. Miss Helen M. Ryan is sj i_ The Sophomores elected Alex Chil derhose president, Evelyn McCaffer ty vice president and Jack Nash, scc. treas Mrs. Mabel McDonald will act ►nsor as sponsor for this class. Miss Hansen, sponsor of the Fresh men class reports the folowing offi cer named, Mayme Pohto, president, Kathryn Hammer, vice president; salie Calorie, aec.-treas. At general assembly peripd Tue« day morning Se pt. 11. Mr. MacDonald, Smith-Huge* instructor and football, coach gave an interesting and timely talk on the importance of the boys getting out for football practice. Among outstanding features of his re marks were that true school "spirit was an attitude of mind and heart „ and not of rah! rah! and noise'. 'He also brought out the idea that pupils who have true school spirit are con siderate of school mates and teachets and are loyal supporters of school ; Announcement was made before the assembly that plans were being laid ( for the organization of a high school ( orchestra. A general invitation was given out to those who were interest ed in this activity to meet at the H fact that museal talent is not lacking in the Belt Valley High School. The activities. brary Thursday even,n * f ept ' sk JJ3t'• £25, p developed 'the Hve, y 8train8 of " Dixie " and the hom ' 0,d c0,,e * e air " A " nt Diana * Q u,lt,n |f Party.' and other equally ffood ° songs were t e cosing ca 68 °* a8t ay 8 tfenera **" j 8 * 111 y ' I „ . ^ ommun,t y * * e _ Project members of the agricultural and «f™* ^s held an ex h ' blt of the re8U ** ^ he,r w ' >1 * at: tbe ag r0Ott> ot the h, * h school Wed nesday at 1:30. An extended premium Hst has been published and distribut ed and liberal prizes for garden, poul (try, corn, potatoes, and clothing ex hibits were given. The W. V. Talbot exhibit of sheaf wheat and alfalfa which won the prize at the Billings fair was shown. This exhibit is of a high class or der and will be worth seeing. D. L. McDonald was in attendance at the Simms' community agricultural fair Saturday, September 26. He act ted as judge in club project exhibits and the general farm display. SCHOOL SPIRIT No matter what magazine or paper we read we nearly always read about some kind of spirit which pervades a community or in stitution. In tb* last week we have read ofi the spirit of helpfulness throughout Florida immediately after that state had been damaged by a hurricane. Again we read of the spirit pf friendliness which was shown be tween two men who one day last week stood face to face with the driver and determination in each one's heart to whip the other. Still more we read and hear of the spirit of brotherhood in mankind that is trying to establish friendly relations between nations. But what la school spirit? School spirit is the good fellow ship of students and teachers, the putting of one's self into his work and the helping of others. It is the thing that makes the boy or girl on the school team sacrifice something on his part for the school or team. School spirit is shown in the boy gir l that boosts, not knocks, who smiles and goos it the undesirable instead of holding back and groan ' ing. Belt Valley High School has a very fine school spirit yet it is not so ffood that it cannot be improved. Just watch our school spirit grow and if you get a chance boost it along. SOPHOMORE HIKE Last Monday evening the Sopho more took a hike to Little Belt creek. They toasted weiners, marshmallows, and apples At 7 o'clock Mm. Mc Donald had » hard time getting them all started back to town. They ail Miss Carlson is teaching the grade children how to play volley balL The ■ swings and games in the basement have made a great improvement. GRADE NEWS The boys have a new football and are destined to become good players. Miss Sifford is giving a tala at the meeting of the rural teachers in Great Falls Saturday. The eighth graders accompanied by their teacher, Miss Fladsen took' a field trip Monday night to study the different kinds of soil. SOCIAL NEWS A surprise was given Miss Gladys Burnett last Friday evening. The guests reported having an enjoyable time playing games. About eleven Ro-fo'clock refreshments were served. Af ter lunch toasts were given to Gladys [About eleven o'clock the guests de parted-___ MANUAL-TRAINING NEWS Any person who would like any thing made and will furnish the ma Iterial will find the Manual Training boys glad to help them. NORMAL NOTES On Thursay afternoon Sept. 30, the Junior and Senior girls of the Nor mal Training Department visited the grade schools. The Juniors visited the second and third grades in an arithmetic drill while Seniors visit od the first grade in the class of rending. — The Normal Department is divided into four committees, die first two of which are composed Of Juniors nod the third and fourth of Senior», each, having some special work. The first gathers work in drawing and other art from grade children and decorate the Normal room the second arrange sand table; the third does LOCALS Miss Ryan, the Home Economics taacher, spent the week-end at her Genevieve Remington and Irma Wilson are the post graduates this the janitor work of their room in order to become accustomed tr keep ing their rooms clean when teaching in the country; and the fourth gather samples of grade handiwork. home in Great Falls. year. Genevieve is taking Commer c j a ] wor j t an< j |rma Normal, visited with Mrs. M. 0. Smith Sun Miss Skartvedt and Miss 'Sifford day. Jack Nash and Mr. l,eo Spogen drove to Great Falla Saturday in a Tin Lixzie. Joy Browning and Marjorie Sharrard spent the week end at McCafferty's farm. JOKES Mr. Bowman, "Now, boys, don't for get to bring the drum and traps." Mike Kennedy, (innocently) mouse traps ?" Miss Skartvedt, (to bright pupil) Why dont you join the Glee Club?" Pupil, "I used my vocal cords to tie my shoes this morning. joke? lo—Sure just think of me. Verna to Ic—Can you think of Ruth to Miss Sifford, "Wouldn't it be a waste to patronize beauty parlors too much?" Kenneth, "It would depend upon the results." , Miss Skartvedt to Ruth S.. "That looks like a valuable box." Ruth S., "It isn't the box its what in It." Teacher, "Ferment is a slow de caying. Give me a sentence using it, Helen. Helen, "I would rather stay out side than ferment in the school room. DR. A^M.^MACAULBT Pkyddu A Offices . 714-715 first Nat Bonk Bldg. Pfceoe 4274 —- Gnat Falk •or Buy Your Coal ! jr* " — '■at the— Brodie Mine LUMP AND NUT AT THE CHUTE 1 $4.00 Per Ton NOTICE OF ELECTION— CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. * CHAPTER »1. An Act to Provide for the 8ul>miwion to the Qualified Elector* of the State of Montana of an Amendment to Article XU of the Conetitutkm of the State of Montana, Relating to Revenue and Taxation by Adding « New Section Thereto Providing for the Levying of Taxes for the Purpose of Inaurtng Growing Crops Against Loss or Damage by Hall. Be It Enacted by the Legislative Assem bly at the State of Montana: Section 1. That Article XII of the Con stitution of the State of Montana be amended as hereinafter provided, and that the question of said amendment be submitted to the qualified electors of the State of* Montana at the next general election. Section 2. That Article XII of the Constitution be, and the same I * hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 1> and to read as follows: ••Section 1», _The providing of Insur ance against loss or damage to crops by hail Is hereby declared to be a public Assembly is rpose -and the Legislative authorised and empowered to provide for the levy and collection annually of a tax upon poee; prov tax shall be levied against lands In any county until a majority of the qualified elector« of such county shall, at any reg ular election or at an election held such purpose, have voted In favor of sub mitting their lands and the crops grow ing thereon to the provisions of the State Hall Insurance Laws, or unless the own er of any tract of land h» any county •hall have consented In writing to the Imposition of auch tax. Said tax shall be levied upon such classification of said landa and with such exemptions as may be provided by law. The Leglsla sembly may divide the state Into hall In surance districts on such basis as shall seam lust and necessary equitable distribution of pu agricultural land for said pur rlded. however, that no such for tlTS AS to »«cure the burden or taxation among such lands and may clas sify the lands within such district and ths rates of ta* therein may vary in ac cordance with the risk Incurred. The rates and may levy the tax In the differ ent districts or may provide that such rates may be determined and such tax levied by the S tate Board of Equalisation. The provisions of flection 9 of this Article limiting the rate of tax for such pur poses. shall not apply to the tax herein provided for but such tax shall be in ad dition thereto." Section S. Separate official ballots shall be provided at the general election to be held in November. 1|20, which shall have printed thereon ail of Section 2 of Act. and below the same shall be printed the words; For tfc* the Constitution. Against the sbovs written Amendment to the Constitution. Each elector shah designate his pref erence by marking an X In the square before the proposition for which elector desires to vets. Section 4. The votes for and against the amendment above proposed shall be canvassed, determined and declared as provided by the general election laws of the State of Montana. Section I. AH Acta and parta of Acta In conflict herewith are hereby repealed Section •. This Act shall be In full força and effect from and after Its pas sage and approval. Approved March this above writtrn Amendment to such 1«. IMS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. STATE OF MONTANA, as. I, C. T. Stewart. Secretary of State of the State of Montana, do hereby certify that the foregoing Is a true and correct copy of an act entitled; "An Act to Pro vide for the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the State of Montana of an Amendment to Article XII of the Con stitution of the Stats of Montana. Relat ing to Revenue and Taxation by Addins a New Section Thereto Providing for the Levying of Taxes for the Purpose of In suring Growing Crops Against Loss or Damage by Hall." IN TESTIMONY hereunto set m Great Seal of Helena, the Capital, this l#th day of July. IMS. (SEAT.) WHEREOF. I have iy hand and affixed the the State of Montana at C, T. STEWART. Secretary of State STOVE REPAIRS Water Backs, Water Pronto and Furnace Repairs of All Kinds. Wholesale and Retail Great Falls Stove Repair Worka 708 Central Avenue Phone 4844 + + ♦ + 4 444444444444 + ♦ BELT MEAT MARKET J ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ + + + 4 Belt ♦ A. Velebir, Prop. 4 4 + 4 Frank and Cured Meats 4 4 4 4 Mont. J 4 4 Dr. J. S. Stewarî DENTIST PERMANENTLY LOCATED OVER STATE BANK BELT ELECTRIC SERVICE STATION John Poland, Prop. Auto Ba ttory. Generator id Starter Repairing - - The Pioneer Garage Henry Morrow, Prop. GOODRICH TIRES AND TUBES AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR STAR CARS STORAGE BY THE DAY, WEEK OR MONTH Second Hand Cars Far Sale ALL AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING GUARANTEED MOBILE OILS i S' ♦ ♦♦♦+♦♦♦ + + ♦ + 4» 4 4 4 nr 4 + : CLUB Cafeteria: + + 4 4 Montana * * Great Falls, We have just increased our + + capacity, bavins added more * * tables, booths and rest rooms + + for out of town patrons. Maks + + our cafeteria your headquarters. + 44444444444444 **t ♦ jJiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiimimiiimiiiiiii: 1 Phone «458 P. O. Bex 1462 = j, mcgowan labor i IIHIIIIIIH S llllllllllll = OFFICE = miiiiiiiii = miiiiiiiii OLD AND RELIABLE | § All kinds of help furnished | § Established 20 yearn ago : 18ft 8RD ST. SOUTH i E Great Falla Monts am ällllllllllllllllllllllHliiliimiliiiiilllililir: Commercial Hotel Raynesford, Mont. MONTE MeCARTY, Proprietor Newly Furnished MEALS SERVED ALL HOURS (F. L.) (LEO C.) 6RAYBILL & 6RAYBILL ATTORNEYS AT LAW Oriental Building, Belt, Mont. Ford Building, Gt. Falla, Moat Belt Office Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday W. H. GEORGE FUNERAL CHAP EL 1 Extra Service Without Additional Charge AMBULANCE 8ERV1CB Day and Night PHONE 4236 GREAT FALLS. MONTANA ■w DR.H0SSBEIN OPTICIAN Send Your Broken Glasses to Me for Repairtnc The Man Who Grinds Tour Lenses While You Wait Stanton Bank Building Grant Falla, Montana THE DEUTCHMAN'8 TRY US FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE Cream Delivered Whoa Ordered M. G. ROEBEN, Proprietor BOX 2M. BELT 1 Dr. J. W. Graybeal PHYSICIAN AND 8URGBDN v First Class X-Ray Equipment Hours: 10 to 12, 2 to 4 7 to$ BELT. MONTANA