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THE GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE Page 5 $70,000 VHITEFISH DEPOT G.N. Station Has Attractive Lines Saturday Morning, June 23. 1928. OPENED BY GREAT NORTHERN Built of Old English Style of Architecture, Tourists Frequently Comment Upon Attractiveness of New Structure Today for the woman who must dress well and economically a Basement Sale of a silk dm: ESSES With artistic surroundings, this unique railroad property is a decided addition to Whitefish. Cement walks, grass and flowers are planned to present an inviting appearance to visitors from every section of the country who travel over the Great Northern.

Many higher priced dresses are included in this group at Special to The Tribune. WHITEFISH. June 22. The new Great Northern depot and division office at Whiteflsh. erected at a cost of approximately 970.000.

is the cause of considerable favorable comment among the thousands of travelers that pass through here daily. Within the last week, there have been a number of special trains of Rotarlans, Kiwanlans. National Credit association members and others, enroute to both western and eastern points, that passed through Whiteflsh. Passengers on these trains visited the new building. Built In old English style of architecture the new building, 52 by 160 feet, compares favorably with other new buildings erected by the Great Northern railway.

With the exception of ornamental stucco on upper portions of the building, wood ts used exclusively. The Inside walls are plastered and western wood interior finish and trim Is used throughout. On the main floor is the relay and Western Union telegraph offices, agent's office, waiting rooms for men and women, equipped with every modern convenience; baggage room, freight and yard offices: The superintendent's office and offices of other division officials are on the second floor. Here. too.

are dispatcher's offices. equipped with every modern method for safeguarding lives of passengers and employes. The third floor of the building Is arranged as a conference room, with ample space for flies. A unique feature of the outside improvements is the cement promenade. 18 feet wide and 1,000 feet long, laid beside the main track In front of the building.

This Is approximately the length of the Oriental Limited train. No matter what part of the train a passenger steps from he finds a clean safe walk. At regular intervals wide cement walks lead up to the various front entrances of the building. Spaces between these are to be planted with grass and flowers. Electric lights on ornamental posts have been installed.

Only the beautifying of the grounds remains to be done, and this is being rapidly accomplished. Treasure State News in Brief Madison region. The area will be cruised this summer and then bids will be asked by the government. The new tie development is located south of West Yellowstone on the Madison national forest, bordering on Yellowstone park. MALTA PLANS BIG PROGRAM FORFOURTH Athletic Contests Include Boxing Card; Firemen, Legion Head Affair QMART models that will surprise you silk crepes that you expect to find only in dresses two and three times this low price.

A score of new styles in printed and plain silk crepes. The variety is so large that you will be sure to find just the right style and color. GLASGOW. "The Baptist Broadcaster, organ of the Glasgow Baptist church, made Its bow this week, having been multigraphed. POLSON.

The resolution creating the sewer district In Cramers' addition was passed by the city council. It aim approved creation of the oiling district for main business blocks of Poison. LEWISTOWN. Dr. Tom Ashlock has returned from Kansas City where he attended the republican convention as a delegate.

He Is confident that Hoover will be elected. The doctor, who Is now chairman of the republican county committee, will remove permanently to San Francisco, with a residence at Palo Alto. In August, so that it will be neces-hary for the republicans to select a new chairman for the coming Special Special to The Tribune. MALTA, June 22. Plans have been MISSOULA.

Fifty-two hundredths of an inch of rain in this area during the last 24 hours makes crop prospects excellent for western Montana, state officials said Friday. The heavy fall came after a two-day intermittent drizzle. A remarkable event every dress a real value. completed by the Malta American Smart for summer. New Felt Hats Savings for the men.

Athletic Union Suits Pattern Hats Values to $16.50 POLSON The summer vacation camp conducted for four years by the extension service of Montana State college at Camp Tuffit. Lake Ronan. was attended by lis women from Flathead, Lake and Saunders counties. 79c $1.98 $5.00 MALTA. Forty-eight fathers and sons participated in the annual Boy Scout banquet at Malta in honor of Troop No.

1. Following the banquet, which was served by mothers troop members, C. H. Stevens presented badges to 15 tenderfoot scouts, with Assistant Troopmaster S. H.

Dibble acting as toastmaster. Attorney F. C. Gabriel spoke on the value of staying qualities. The Malta troop was reorganized this spring, with L.

B. Myhr as scoutmaster and S. H. Dibble as assistant. B.

H. JCoke, C. H. Stevens and F. C.

Gabriel are scout committeemen. The four patrols of the troop have about 30 members. Legion and the Malta volunteer lire department to stage a Fourth of July celebration. The program is replete with sports culminating in the evening with a boxing card and a dance. No admission will be charged for the entertainment, with the exception of the fights and the dance.

Norman Wilson, formerly of Moose Jaw. and who is now making Malta his headquarters, will meet "Speedy" Moulden of St. Louis, the clever negro boxer. Saco and Malta baseball teams will meet in the afternoon for a $100 purse. The program also Includes a parade, with prizes for floats.

Appropriate exercise with a speaker of prominence yet to be engaged will be In the morning. The sport program Includes swimming, shot put, jumping, foot races, all with prizes. A horse racing program Is offered and there will be fireworks. Committees are: Parade. Jack Lang; swimming, Louis BILLINGS.

Shipment of cattle that have been fattened during the winter In feed lota of the Great Western Sugar company here, has practically been completed. Diepman Sons has shipped six carloads to Chicago and will have another shlp-ment of about the same size ready for market soon. Quality that you are used to paying a dollar for. Full cut of fine check nainsook, reinforced shoulders and back. Bar tacked at points of strain.

Women's and misses' hats ideal for sports and vacation wear. A large variety of shapes in white, rose, red, blue, tan and maize. Only $1.98. An economy event. Radical reductions on Women's Fine BILLINGS.

The congested district in the business section of Billings, so designated by the city council as the area in which the parking of automobiles la limited to one hour, has been Increased by the addition of about 15 blocks at the request of merchants In that section. This practically doubles limited parking area in the business section. Sale of Women's Silk Hose Our regular $1.00 quality. Johnson, with W. J.

Smith. T. J. son and John Garland. Judges; athle Western Montana Farmers to Visit Yakima July 8-15 Special to The Tribune.

HAMILTON, June 22. Dates of the trip to the Yakima valley for apple and potato growers are set for July BIG PRICE 0 REDUCTIONS Footwear $4.98 and $3.98 values. $9)69 8-15. according to County Agent F. on POLSON.

Miss Edith Mott. who is conducting a series of meetings in Lake county in connection with her work as clothing specialist of Montana State college, visited Poison. A number of women attended. She examined and gave suggestions on garments finished by those taking the sewing courses and talked on closet equipment and renovating, pressing and cleaning of clothes. LC Keep Smiling tic contests.

Lochiel Edwards. Norman Starbeck and John Crowley; foot races. H. L. Lantz.

L. B. Myhr. R. L.

Alldrln and Boy Monroe: battle royal, T. J. Larson, Clarence Cosner, G. A. Johnson and William Robertson; horse races, E.

E. McGilvra, with Peter Hoagland, G. L. Partridge and G. A.

Johnson, judges. The executive committee comprises J. F. Murray, chairman; Ray Benzin, secretary and treasurer; Leon Reed, fireworks and concessions; Fred Robinson, music and dance: Ray Benzin, baseball: J. Lange, advertising and floats.

Music will be furnished by the Malta band, under leadership of Fred Dahl. If Keep Smiling with Kellys PAIR A. Glvan. who. with L.

A. Campbell, of the agricultural development department of the Northern Pacific railway, is lining up farmers for the tour. The valley men will have a chance to tell Yakima potato growers of advantages of Montana certified seed and build up a market in the western potato section for Montana seed potatoes. Mr. Glvan said.

Marketing problems of Montana may be solved to a large extent by observations of Washington marketing associations. Orchard management will receive the attention ot visitors to the Yakima valley. Kelly-Springfield Tires LEWISTOWN. While the heavy rainfall this week brought up all creeks to high levels for the year, in but one Instance in the whole county was any damage done to bridges and this was at the bridge across Hanson creek, which was slightly damaged. In floods a year ago 100 bridges were washed out completely or badly damaged.

We have grouped together several of our higher priced iines and are offering them at this sensationally low price. Including pumps, straps, ties and oxfords in patent, kid, calf, satin and toyo cloth. Also included are many pairs of the famous Brown bilt shoes. Beautiful sheer silk hose at a surprisingly low price. Pure thread silk with a slight blend of rayon to insure extra service.

Ravel stop garter top and reinforced foot. The saving is so exceptional that we urge you to buy a half dozen pairs at least. Every pair guaranteed. GLASGOW PEOPLE LEAVE GLASGOW. June 22.

Mr. and Mrs. J. McConnell leave Saturday for a two weeks visit with their son, For-dyce, at Sturgls, Canada. Carl Weissman Inc.

21S Fourth St. So. MILES CITY Five thousand sheep purchased or the Swift outfit on the old Hammond ranch near Forsyth, will be parceled out among Dakota and Minnesota farmers as a part of the diversification system that the government credit corporation encourages In those regions, according to C. W. Wilkinson of the federal agricultural corporation of Minneapolis, who spent a few days here this week.

GOES TO MINNEAPOLIS GLASGOW, June 22. Mrs. Martha Knowles has gone to Minneapolis, where she will visit relatives for a short time and attend business. Minot to Pave 37 Blocks; Bids Will Be Opened Monday Special to The Tribune. MINOT.

N. June 22. Bids for construction of approximately blocks of paving at Minot are now being considered by the city commission. June 25 has been designated as the date on which property owners may Indicate preference for types of pavings and when the contracts will be awarded. Three contractors submitted bid.

They were Hanlon fc Okes, St. Paul; Woodrlch Construction company, Minneapolis; Thornton Brothers, St. Paul. The bid presented by Hanlon Okes, who sre doing other pav work at Minot, was lowest, according to V. A.

Corbett. commissioner oi streets and public improvements. LEWISTOWN All protestant churches have joined in a statement to the county attorney's office, directing sttentlon to the fact that hat dances have been carried on after midnight Saturday nights In various sections. In violation of the state law. Dance managers have agreed that dances Saturday night will close at 12.

Kevin Cafe Angler Catches 17-Pound Trout in Glacier E3 I r7 fl FORSYTH The 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boyer of near had one arm crushed near the elbow while playing with the power washing machine at the Boyer home. The machine had been turned on. by the child's mother, who had left the washroom, leaving the ch'ld alone.

She was attracted by the child's cries and released his arm. Special to The Tribune. KEVIN. June 22. Credit for the largest trout caught this season by anglers from the oil fields goes to Al Talmadge of the Owl cafe at Kevin.

The fish, weighing 17 pounds was landed In Glacier park regions. The Talmadge party was driven out of that section by a snowstorm. MISSOULA A large lodgepole pine timber area, comprising enough trees for 750,000 ties, will be placed on the Assistant District Forester Elers Koch said on his return from the BaliBeerU Round Top Sunmrnmaeiir Fasrcs Put the "We" in Fishing One man is remembered in history because he attained an age not given to any other. But it is not recorded that Methuselah used his eight hundred years to greater advantage than David, or John the Baptist, or Paid, who were vouchsafed the usual age of man. Some men live narrow lives.

They neither reach great ideals nor do they stretch out to lift the lives of those near them. Man is not largely responsible for the length of his life, although he can stretch it to more years than do others, by proper care. But we are responsible for the height and the breadth of our life. Do we have time for fellowship with birds, and flowers and friends, or are we forever piling up stock certificates? Do we seek the places in which our lives will be raised to higher levels, or do we leave church-going to our children? The churches of Great Tails are dedicated broaden and brighten lives. You will be better for giving them your active support.

to Minneapolis, St. Paul, Chicago, and all Eastern Points. EAST All good sportsmen know the importance of good tackle. We have it HTIsIT to Glacier National Park, Spokane, Wi f. I Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, CaN ft Uwl ifomia, etc.

Come and see we ask you J. F. Tewters Asst. Genl- Frt. Pass.

Agt. Helena, Mont. A. J. Dickinson Pus.

Traffic Mr. St- PauL Minn, The Best Part of the Trip is a complete outfit for outdoor enjoyment and the extra pleasure justifies the cost. Summer Tourist Tickets, at greatly reduced rates, will be on sale daily until Sept. 30th, final return limit Oct. 31st.

Liberal stop-overs at principal cities East and West. Plan your trip via the de luxe Oriental Limited. For rates, etc call or phone C. F. O'HARA, G.

A. Phone 6615 Great Falls. Mont. CHAS. DOHERTY, G.

P. A. Thone 1369 Oreat Tails. We have Lunch Kits. Hammocks, This advertizing space contributed by The Tribune in the interest of churches in Great Falls Camp Stoves.

Tents, Vacuum Bottles, Folding Chairs and Tables, Thermo Gallon Jugs, Camp Axes and all kinds of Auto supplies priced reasonable. Headquarters for Sportsmen Who Care Ray R. Porter Hdw. Co. When you lliink Hardware Think Porter -At the Slen of the Saw" on Central between Third and Fourth Pt.

A Dependable Railway.

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