Promising Devil's Basin Oil Field Urged by Geologist
John D. Hoff a San Francisco geologist for major coast operators says Devil's Basin is highly promising. He traced outcrops from Roundup coal mines to Snowy Mountain uplift to locate productive sands and believes favorable wells will be found once drilling expands. He warns against gas depletion risks if early wells fail and urges prompt field entry.
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NDUP
John D. Hoff
San Francisco
Ofields
Devil's Basin
Snowy Mountain
Citizenship Applications Rise in North Butte Min Company Report
The quarterly North Butte Min Company filing lists 195 applicants for rations and 82 who have taken out first papers. Oregon Short Line Railway reports 5 stations with 20 first papers. Helena notes Stew art Bowman as chair of the board for the year term, with Mev Bowman from Marion as incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
North Butte Min Company
Vtagay
Buste & Superior
Oregon, Short Line Railway Company
Stine
Helena
April
Stewart Bowman
Ail Jear
Mev Bowman
Mardin
Horn County
Wings of the morning coffee promise
The passage extols Schilling's coffee for breakfast, praising its aroma, richness, and energizing effect. It argues good coffee offers more flavor per pound and notes a money back guarantee if the reader dislikes its taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling’s
Logle Quits Office Enters Private Practice
Longtime county attorney Logle resigns and joins Day Mere Lobie law firm as partner. The commission cited his successful career and numerous prosecutions including sedition and murder cases, crediting him with an unmatched trial record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logle
Standard
Telenay
Lester A. Hay
Han
Nedwat
Mere, Lobia
Charles Stew
Union ‘Banke and Trust Company
Day
United States
Orgey
Mtsittanee
Waite
Mapes
Hamilton Voters Endorse 100000 County Bond Measure
The Hamilton area endorses a $100,000 county bond proposal by a large majority of about 700, with unanimous support in Hamilton and vicinity. Local officials and residents from Missoula to New York figure in plans for fall and winter events and strawberry ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fase
Hamilton
Steve Revand
Inet
Nts
Attorney Brown
Missoula
Trans- Cie
Shia Te Haat Bethea
Anteaae
Melvin Rowett
Montana
The
SR Emsley
New York City
Charles
Gerlach
Des
Plains
William Rae
W. A. Grustlett
Idaho
James Power
Charles Mack
Oregon
Birs
Wesley Fiske
Nesday
Rochester
Sutton
Httle Daugheed
Froma
Hig
Kutte
Andrew "Lowrey
Viccinity
James
Liedestrum
Syndicate Plans 12 Wells in Roundup Oil Fields
A syndicate led by C Gilman announced plans to drill 12 wells in Pole Creek Dead Man's Basin Fish Creek and Willow Creek structures of the Roundup fields this year at nearly one million dollars. Rigs at Pole Creek and Deadman's Basin are set while Fish Creek rig is being moved to site. Crews from California will join, with Roundup offices established to manage the extensive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Gilman
Forma Oil Operators
Pole’ Creek
Deadman's Basin
Fish Creek
Tricity Standard
Pole Creek
Barber
California
Ayndife
Devil Basin
Big Wall
Lake Mason
Mont
Willow ‘Creek
Woman's Pocket
Big Coulee
Minutemen Party Fields 15 Congress Candidates
A list shows 15 Minutemen Party candidates for Congress. The document notes filing details and signatures of judgment officers and party officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minutemen Party
Potato famine affects Livingston potato market and ranch fire damages
April 26 Livingston report describes a potato famine impact on local sellers and a $30000 000 cattle ranch fire near Emigrant. It notes cleanup week in Livingston approved by the County Chamber of Commerce and mentions claim jumping in Cooke City mining district amid ground disturbance and regulatory concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Hinitea
Tole Hope
George A Townsend
Chie Dite Boeings
Sita
Townsend Pine
Soest Futons
Paris
Cooke City
Sia Midh
Stillwater Streams Need Restocking Says Survey
Columbus April 26. Stillwater streams and fishing data show dry seasons last year reduced fish stocks. The survey estimates 4 000 000 fish needed to restore usual levels at Rockefook and Bad Canyon, favorite Bear Pooth district creeks, which largely dried up last fall. Fishermen cleared many holes with hooks and rope. Restocking is considered imperative to preserve fishing opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Canyon
Gatun
Ain Fe
Contract Awarded for East Helena Highway Project
The contract for the East Helena highway project goes to White, Brown and Leahy as coastal bidders. The winning bid totals $350,000 for the Great Tall Belt project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Helena
Helena
White, Brown and Leahy
Thole
Legion Adjutants Prepare for Montana Convention
Local veterans meet in Helena to plan a statewide American Legion membership drive and a unified transfer system. They will also discuss organizing the state convention scheduled for June in Livingston and methods to improve member intake and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Postaorth
Thieves Take New Dodge In Kalispell Car Theft
In Kalispell on April 26 thieves entered Elmer Sonstelle’s garage at 628 Third Avenue West and unlocked the door from inside to steal his new Dodge. The car was found abandoned on Seventh Avenue West after evidence of heavy use. Nearby thefts are reported and an extensive desert whiskey still operation was found near Columbia Falls with 90 syrup cans 100 pounds of tal sin and a copper kettle. Police expect arrests and officers hold key information. Centennial encampment No. 28 was instituted at Whitefish with officers installed.
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Kalispell
Elmer Sonstelle
Third Avenue West
Dodge
Sonstelle
Sherif Martin
Seventh Avenue West
Columbia Falls
Frank Matejka
Parker Hill
Whitefish
J. Purnell
Kootenat
J. Wir
P. Hoffman
A. R. Horn
J. W. Johnson
H. Nordman
P. G. Gutensohn
F. W
B.C. Bardin
TL IL Campbell
T. Wa. Wetherill
FSW
J.D. Willis
Frantz well advances as Montana oil ventures expand
The Frantz corporation reports its second well at Mosby near the discovery site is down and expected to strike pay sands in May with a longer reach than the first, while Central Montana Consolidated Oil Company plans to begin drilling and attract investors. Nearby Winnett prepares new hotel facilities and a training center as notable visitors arrive. Una Herrick and local educators head to discuss vocational training and state education topics.
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Lewistown
Frantz Corporation
Chartes
Mosby
Pay
Ton Suhiy
Montana Consolidated Oil Company
Veca
Jack
Neale M
Winnett
Foune
Una Herrick
State “College
Boxeman
T Hong
Rotary Club
F. Te Cummings
County’ High
League of Women Voters
Anaconda News Wins Interclass Meet Honors
The juniors total 41 points to claim overall honors at the interclass track meet on the city common while seniors lead with 47, sophomores 1, and freshmen 4. Winners include Roeder King and Christie among the juniors with top finishes and points in the 10 yard dash low hurdles 80 yard run and running high jump. Weather postponed events, but strong winds affected records as Jane and Kelly starred in heats.
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Kelly
Beeen
Roeder
James
Brinton
Boyles
Gnose
Searles
King
Solomonson
Sparrow
Christie
Maiser
Mecke
Deer Lodge County Boosts Popular Pleasure Road Program
Good roads advocates in Deer Lodge County support an Anaconda Automobile and Good Roads initiative. At a Montana hotel meeting, solicitors prepared for supplies and windshield stickers. Judge Bigelow of Missoula praised the ads along the national highway and Missoula and Powell counties planned movement. Missoula bought a tourist camp facility for 6000 dollars, with work to begin when frost ends.
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Deer Lodge
Montana
Judge Bigelow
Missoula
Secretar
Good Roads Joint
Powell
A. Com
Court Denies Appeal in Murder Conviction Helena
The Montana court denies Walter Van Gerwoorts petition challenging a second degree murder conviction for the shooting of George Davis. The ruling also addresses related aspects of the judgment and order on appeal in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Walter
Eeoite
Measles Epidemic Grips Eastern Montana. 109 Cases Reported
The weekly bulletin from Dr. John J. Sippy, state epidemiologist, notes widespread measles activity in eastern Montana. Cases are reported in Gallatin, Yellowstone, Wheatland, Valley, and Billings, with 109 total for the week and 65 in Billings alone. One influenza case reported statewide. Examinations for eighth grade set for April 29–30 at 9 a.m. under County Superintendent May Russell.
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Helena
Apri Stern
MontAna
John J. Sippy
Board of Health
Ted Lodge
Valley
Wheatland
Billings
Yellowstone
Cou
May Russell
County Superintendent of Schools
Peterson Case Heard in District Court Over Auto Injury
The Peterson case, Margaret Peterson by Tile Peterson guardian, vs. Thomas Ryan, opened in district court seeking up to 10000 damages for injuries alleged from a Dec 2, 1914 automobile collision. Attorneys for both sides appeared as testimony continued, with jurors and venire adjustments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Peterson
Tile Peterson
Thomas Ryan
J. Duffy
Tt. P. Stewart
J. Kerr Begdle
Butte
B.D
John S.crimmons
Gail G
P.” Wallon
Don A. Meter
Ed Cadwell
James F. Kelly
G1 Meyer
William’ Ehinfelt
Long illness fatal to esteemed Matron Emma Moreland
Mrs. Emma Moreland died yesterday morning at her Sixth Street home after a long illness. Born in Iowa in 1851 she came to Anaconda 16 years ago and leaves three sons Harry H Hugh Vincent J Moreland and daughter Mrs Estelle Ople plus seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the family residence time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Moreland
T Sixth Street
High Schools Begin Training Teachers in Montana
Montana reports show widespread adoption of new teacher training courses. Superintendent May Tromper notes dozens of high schools already installed the program, with more schools expected to join. The initiative aims to improve instructional methods across the eastern part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Suse
Tromper
Public Instruction
Hot Sulphur Springs Baths Available For Rheumatic Sufferers
The Ness Wile Delight announces hot sulphur springs baths now accessible for rheumatic sufferers. Readers are invited to journey and experience the restoration offered by the healing waters at Hot Sulphur Springs, promising relief and comfort.
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Schilling & Company
Mali
Drummond
Helmville
Ovando
No. 4
Hamilton News
Syndicate
Sted Bithart
Meany Stanach
Sme
Livingston News
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Legion
Kalispell News
Lewistown News
Anaconda News
Anaconda National Bank Capital & Ope
Peterson
Fiausaine
Thomas Cadie
Joe
Odeion Couture
Doe Matelich
Cadie
Couture
Matelich
Sheriff's Force
Anaconda Florist
Anaconda
Margaret
Benjamin
G. A. Tuttle CO
Puneral Directors
Park Avenue
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