13 Big Day for Politicians in Bryan's State
The report notes General Wood has campaigned in Lincoln and Omaha but not among farmers. Pershing gains only with Wood’s loss, while Johnson faces mixed signals. Colorado split among candidates. Wyoming odds close between Wood and Johnson. Senator Johnson plans to campaign East, skipping California to target Indiana and New Jersey.
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Bryan
General Wood
Lincoln
Omaha
Pershing
Wood Brothers
Mark
George
Johnson
Lincoln State Journal
Colorado
Wyoming
Wood
California
Indiana
New Jersey
Hoover
Lewistown News Briefs on Oil Plans and School Board
In Lewistown rumors surface about a Basin Petroleum Co plan with capital near 250 600 and directors named, while Dacky’s 5 000 stake looms. City school board held first meeting with Blacktoras chosen as chair and Garry as temporary clerk, with next Saturday’s session promising major business. Remains unclear on couple’s marriage and ongoing legal action by Emmet Acachilman against Pred Aeschu for abandonment.
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Lewistown
Cane Bingnam
F Skalloky
AL Ht. Snyder
Wee Hove
J Maugin
Ble de
Hlacktora
Chal Min
Wo” F. “Garry
A. A. Janzke
Eltym Interaent
Emmet Acachilman
Matt
Aeschu Alvoree
Libby Man Dies at Home in West Libby Ranch
Thomas Johnson of Libby died suddenly at home on his West Libby ranch while at breakfast with his 12-year-old son. Death was instantaneous from paralysis. Mrs. Johnson was in Spokane. Three children remain in the family. Johnson was buried in Libby. George Nelson McKee, 17, married Delta Fry, 38, in the Windsor Hotel parlor. Both from Bonners Ferry. Justice J B Farris performed the ceremony amid a crowded scene.
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Libby
Thomas Johnson
West Liby
George Nelson McKee
Windsor Hotel
Delta Fry
Bonners Ferry
J.B. Farris
Libby Fire Dept Builds Fireproof Store Room
William Cady and A H Pier bought the lots and hired Frank Fival to construct a 50 by 100 foot fireproof store room across the alley from their current building with corrugated iron walls. Libby volunteer fire department re elected A M Hootmann and I E Robinson chief and assistant chief, with A H Pier as treasurer. J B Farris resigned as secretary and W W Blew Jr. was chosen.
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William Cady
A H. Pier
Frank Fival
Libby
Fails to Return from Fishing Trip Near Kalispalis
A Kalispalis man aged around sixty was reported missing after not returning from a fishing trip on April 19. His brother helped lead a search to water bodies in the area, dragging lakes and streams. The missing man is married with four children and was last seen leaving with fishing tackle.
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Kalispalis
Patrick
Burekg
Odd
Weather, roads and new hospital plans in Dillon
Dillon news notes a warm spell continuing, hay at 40 dollars a ton, and green feed soon vital for lambing. Locals attend a state handball tournament in Great Falls, with a partial motor trip due to impassable roads. Road conditions worsen toward Melrose with mudholes. efforts seek passable paths near Browne's bridge and Streb place. A 200 foot Beaverhead Silver Bow bridge near Melrose nears completion, old structure to be removed. A tractor and drag aid dirt street leveling as plans proceed for the new hospital site on the city’s south end.
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George Melton
Russel Fryburg
W. B. Hartwig
Great Falls
Boulder
Butte-Salt Lake
Browne's Bridge
Melrose
Madison County
Mel- Tone
Rocky Point
Browne's Bride
Streb Place
Emory man finds sapphires near lost mine site
Cade of Emory found cut sapphires on his ranch about 30 miles from the supposed lost Sheepherder's mine. The four stones include straw and cloudy topaz like gems. Cattle quarantine requires dipping of suspected cattle. vats are costly, so the county may fund. Shareholders of Roundup Syndicate No 1 plan to form The Calies Oil Co of Montana to take over holdings, issuing 600 shares per syndicate share, capitalized at 500000. The new firm holds Devil's Basin tracts near the Van Duren well and plans drilling before June 1.
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Vou Cade
Emory
Devil's Basin
van Duren
ANOTHER STRIKE THREAT LOOMS OVER RAILWAYS
A worker delegation will confer with railroad heads on wage demands, with a strike vote possible if unmet. The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks reported 528 crews on duty today, up from last week. Grunau called a meeting of yardmen heads to plan continued action. Eugene C. Esty was indicted for influencing others to injure railroads after boasting of past strikes.
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National
of Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Cincinnati
Grunau
Eugene C. Esty
Minneapolis and
St. Paul
Trade boom seen as likely in postwar era
Colonel Cummings of John J. Stetson Company predicts a major trade boom as the world lags in production. He notes strong demand for British goods from the United States and cites cautious American financiers aiming to avoid speculation, while praising Britain’s wartime sacrifices and expected return to prior economic strength.
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London
Colonel Cummings
John J. Stetson Company
England
United States
America
Great Britain
Crisis in U S public schools called by education chief
Columbus report notes a nationwide teacher pay gap by P P Claxton United States commissioner of education. He cites messenger boys earning 900 annually and Kentucky teachers earning 000 to 1,000 yearly. He cites many school closures and widespread underqualified teachers amid a broad shortage.
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Columbus
Ohio
P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Chamber of Commerce Forum
Claxton
Messenger Boys
Kentucky
Sa Gause
Best Friends In Lawless Towns Spark Odd Tales
Police chief in Peoria explains odd city quirks as a neighbor refuses to press a swearing out on a chicken complaint. In Nassau County Nassau residents rename pets Whiskey Gin Brandy, while a Durango rumor draws crowds to a barn offering a potent mule kick drink and a pricey four legged bull.
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Peka
Kan
Hanon
Hannon
Tiandy
Hempstead
Long Island
Nassau County
Cutbert
John Burton
Cedarhurst
Charles O. Andrews
Durango
Col
Durance
Purposely Mistaken Police Shootout Ends Fatally
Roland McGuire real estate dealer and John Blair feed store owner clashed on a dark street in a pistol duel both fatally wounded. Each misidentified the other as a highwayman in a tragic case of mistaken identity. Nellie Bogard becomes bride and groom at once after appearing with A F Groom before a probate judge with license and funds.
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Wynona
Ukin
Roland McGuire
John Blair
Woman Accused of Embezzlement in Square Butte
Ena April 19 Mrs Cate Foley was arrested in direka by Deputy U S Marshal Nick Bareham on an embezzlement indictment for funds at Square Butte Mont She posted bond for her June appearance in the U S district court at Great Falls and was released. She has been under surveillance in Canada by authorities prior to the arrest.
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ENA
Square Butte
Mont
Cate Foley
Direka
United States
Nick Bareham
Ob Flynn
Great Pails
Foley
Canada
Ant
Th Aureka
Tecs
Proper Way To Take Aspirin From Bayer Ad
An ad promotes Bayer Aspirin with directions to take one or two glasses of water after tablets. It touts the Bayer cross and world famous status, noting aspirin used for colds headaches toothaches and rheumatism. Various package sizes are advertised at low prices through druggists.
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Bayer Company
Bayer
Bayer Manufac
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Roundup News
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Drihehtane
Senool
Topeka
Pride
Nellie Bogard
Teall
A. F. Groom
Gaw
Butte
Tyre
Talmadge
Matt and
Jeff
Osborne
Broadway Creamery
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