Uncle Dick and Lisa's Old Time Animal Tales

A rope made of 3,000 gopher [ground squirrel tails was recently on display at the office of the Montana extension director, awaiting shipment to the biological survey of the United States Department of Agriculture. The rope was made by the Blackfeet Indian chief Split-Ear, and his tribal assistants, who live near Browning, in Glacier county, Montana. The Indians have taken as active interest in the campaign against the rodents, and after burying more than 1,400 ground squirrels decided to save tails for the 19-foot rope now on exhibition. It is estimated that at least 15,000 rodents were destroyed by the Indians during the drive.