Rain prompts widespread wheat and flax surveys across state
State division reports show heavy rain needed as week ends August 1. Crops vary by county with spring wheat and flax hurt. some areas harvest underway while livestock remain in good condition. Multiple counties call for harvest labor, with numbers ranging from 30 to 100 workers in two weeks.
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Henena
State Division of Puberty Front
Ilax
Blaine
Custer
Daniels
Flathead
Hill
Lewis and Clark
Pondera
Richland
Roosevelt
Sheridan
Cascade
Fergus
Gallatin
Lincoln
O. Kk
Madison
Phillips
Yellowstone
Metropolitan Store Promises Prestige to Montana City
A new Metropolitan Store advances promises of modernization and practical retail, aiming to raise the city’s profile as Montana’s premier commercial hub and enhance local prestige.
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Montana
Centerville and Walkerville News Highlights Local Moves and Travels
Social notices report Mrs. Henry Sullivan hosting a dinner for guests from St Paul and Seattle. Residents Larson family relocate to Lexington Terrace. Emily Kent visits Misoula Gribben family while Sue Thomas returns to Seattle. William Johns family depart for Madison by auto. Hazel Barnicoat heads to the coast for a vacation. Emma Ralph journeys to Longview Washington to visit her brother at the First National bank. Centerville youths depart for Roosevelt drive camping adventures.
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Henry Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Barron
St. Paul
Sue Thomas
Seattle
Larson
Fifth Street
Lexington Terrace
Emily Kent
East Pacific Street
Gribben
Missoula
William Johns
Lewishon Street
Madison
Hazel Barnicoat
North Main Street
Coast
Emma Ralph
Missoula Avenue
Longview
Wash
Harry Ralph Jr
First National Bank
Centerville
Roosevelt Drive
Barker
O'Neill Et Rest
Montana Wants Man Crate McLean Sought for Grand Larceny
A Montana requisition for Crate McLean, alleged to be held in Orangeville Idaho, was issued by Gen. J EB Erickson. McLean faces grand larceny charges after Glacier County complainants say he kept three saddles taken during last year’s Glacier Park tourist season.
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Associated Press
Helena
Idaho
Montana
Crate McLean
Orangeville
J. EB. Erickson
McLean
John F. Néhe
Thomas Dawson
Glacier County
Glacier Park
Taxation of water plant not grant special privileges
Helena Aug 17 The Montana railroad commission says property taxes for a municipal water plant bring no special privileges. A water corporation may discontinue service if charges are not paid according to contract under Montana law, the commission advises in response to an inquiry.
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Associated Press
Helena
Montana Railroad Commission
Montana
Calliope Toots Dismissed As Ringling Circus Expands
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey scrap the traditional street parade to handle a larger show. The 1925 program features five herds of elephants and three extra horse troupes, 22 railway cars, 60 trainers, 350 horses, and new liberty horse troupes. The main tent is enlarged and performances begin on time at Butte on Wednesday, August 19.
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Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
America
Calliope
Ringling Brothers and
Butte
Budget and tax levy near 1924 levels for Silver Bow
County commissioners set the 1925 budget and plan the levy for Monday. The gross levy is expected to stay about the same as 1924 at 48 5 8 mills, with 22 1 5 mills for county purposes and the remainder for state and school needs. A possible slight budget reduction is noted while levy items may change.
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Silver Bow
Twin girls born to Burke Idaho Cote family in Butte area
Burke Idaho reports Mr and Mrs Z Cote of Butte area welcome twin girls born July 26. The four girls and four boys family is said to be thriving. Free Silver lodge No 11 will host an Aug 9 picnic at Gregson Springs with free ice cream and sports. Also noted are social dinners at Brad ford inn featuring Mrs McDonald and others. H Spangenberger is a Deaconess hospital patient.
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Murray Hospital
Trinity Sunday School
Basin Creek Reservoir
George Hemphill
John Hester
William Trevenna Jr
F. T. Spencer
Elsie Hester
May Budge
Lyman Benny
William Trevenna Jrr
Jack Hester
Trene James
Will Barnicoat
Lester Barnicoat
Alberta Northam
Minnie Daniela
Martha Wills
Williams
Sunday School Board
Rose Kennedy
Mary
LaPlatte Street
H. Higgins
Rose
Mary Bhllen
Pacific Street
Seattle
Thelma Brown
Missoula
William Littlejohn
Marie Sullivan
California
James
G. Belangie
Burke
Idaho
Z. Co. Cote
Cote
Butte
McQueen Addition
Silver Lodge
Gregson Springs
Bradford Inn
McDonald
Miles McDonald
Jule Healy
Peggy O'Meara
Agnes Harrington
Messrs
Francis Kelly
Joseph Noonan
H. Spangenberger
South Arizona Street
Deaconess Hospital
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Symons
Milan
Butte Agency
McCall Paper
the Symons Dry Goods Company
Eno’s Fruit
Eno
Pat
Laird-Schober
Centerville and
Walkerville News
Man
Toot
South Side
A. R. Fleming
Pocatello
Eugene MacCullum
Fleming
C. Holman
Vernon
Hollywood
Cal
A. P. McDonald
D. L. Porter
M. McDonald
Co. B. Lynch
J. Murphy
D. Harrington
C. B. Lyons
R. A McCrath
K. C. Nevin
Harry Rice
Howard Prsone
Emmett
Joe Guay
Rosalie Guay
Alma Hebert
Big Hole River
Henry Miller
Jean
Leo
Charles
Lornetta Lawrence
Mr. Miller
Winter Garden
Medlin
Bridge of Sighs
Moving Picture Fame
McGee School of Dancing
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