Missoula County Valuation Drops 1919 Assessment Set
Missoula Aug 13 The net valuation of Missoula county excluding state board assessed property was set at 13 237 164 by Assessor Currie a marked drop from 1918 The decline stems from a law requiring true value returns based on railroad assessment as determined by the state board The decrease will raise the levy and affect last year’s figures The report notes properties assessed by the state board remain未未未
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Missoula
Missoula County
State Board of Equalization
Currie
San
State Board
Lavoptik Eye Wash Boosts Comfort Says Advertisement
A businessman's wife suffered eye pain and weakness for years until using Lavoptik eye wash mixed with witch hazel camphor hydrastis and other ingredients. A single bottle reportedly amazed observers and a small bottle is promised free with a guarantee. The ad claims Lavoptik helps weak strained or inflamed eyes and mentions a drug company backing the offer.
Montana Board Probes Property Value Assessments Across Counties
Montana state board of equalization summons assessors from several counties to review property returns and tighten valuation consistency. Beverages include railroad and livestock values, with Beaverhead and other counties showing wide variations in land and animal worth. The board aims to standardize assessments and raise questions about main line railroad pricing and county livestock figures. Signing officials plan a thorough county review and request additional evidence from railroad officers and bankers.
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Helena
State Board of Equalization
Lewis and Clark Coun Wecot
Eagerton
Simmon
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
Beaverhead
Armstead
Oregon
Salmon City
Idana
Board of Equaliz
Dawson
Garfield
Atecone
Sounty
McCone
Montana Land Patents Claimed Across 26 480 Acres
The board reports a week of settlement with 26 480 acres of Montana land re claimed through patents. Irrigation and settlement activity show great farmers turning arid tracts into productive areas.
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Board. Homestead
Montana
Big Tourist Hotel Planned by Club
A club proposes a large tourist hotel project near West Park to meet growing business demand. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the plan targets a prominent site close to accommodations and parks.
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Wilk
Cah
Todas
Sait
Dillmont dances and local improvements foregrounded in Dillon notice
In Dillon August news notes, a charity dance charity near Dillmont is planned to benefit the TM fund while street paving advances. Willow creek water dispute settled in court with a dismissal, and county road repairs continue between Dillon and Twin Bridges. An added 2 mill tax levy funds federal aid, projected to yield about $20,000 first year. Ebony leaders in Helena report Ebenezer Baptist elects H C Parsons as head with Cp Patterson as vice moderator.
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Dillon
John
Dillmont
Robert Joy
Bozeman Shere
B. T
Vailey
Sehere
Arena
Dil Fon
Twin Bridger
Julius ‘Thuesen
Alleged robber jumps bond in Miles county case
Clyde Willis, jailed in Sand Point as a fugitive and wanted in Missoula for assault with intent to kill, posted bail of 000 then disappeared. Officials say he led a robbers’ band that stole 120 gallons of liquor from Miles and helped arrange a liquor deal. Authorities seek his return for the assault charge and other alleged crimes.
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Missoula
Sand Point
Clyde Willis
Biba
Pvs
Point
Willis
Selina
Miles
Lattor
Spokane
Vera
State Prepares to Battle Flu
Helena August 12 The state board of health plans to use free bacteria to battle influenza this winter Nurses are to be mobilized under the Red Cross and a campaign of education will begin Dr W F Cogswell J J Sippy and E D Hitchcock are working on the matter A new inoculation method may require one shot instead of three but the science remains unsettled and older persons are noted to have had prior exposure during earlier epidemics.
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Helena
State Board of Health
Ted Cross
W. F. Cogswell
State Board the Health
J.J. Sippy
E. D. Hitchcock
Limte
Lipp
Sippy
Construction To Begin On New School Building
A long delayed project in Lewistown moves forward as plans outline a new school building. The site and funding details are under review, with officials confirming commencement soon.
Lewistown News Landed Fragments of Local Affairs
Aug 13 Lewistown reports Mrs Jore Briscor motion in Biaste suit to recover 25000 for alienation of AMS. Acting Secretary W E Daniel heads temporary YM organization in the county after summer school at Hotel Park Cal. Anna Frederick sues Fred Piet Aivoree over failures to provide. Marriage at Brown's Valley Minn 1806. Two candidates take exam for police matron post. Mrs Holia Vain may secure the appointment soon.
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Ewistown
Jore
Briscor
Biaste
AMS
W. E. Daniel
Hatel Park
Cal
Anna ‘Prederick
Fred
Piet Aivoree
Fragmented Textile Invention Mentioned In Brief
A clipped newspaper fragment notes a newly invented textile technique stretching lengthwise rather than across the weave. The brief hints at material science and manufacturing context behind the innovation. No dates or proper nouns are clearly readable.
Cattle Withstand Season's Drouth in Montana
Helena August 12 Cattle in Montana withstood the drought well and better range conditions have prompted canceling plans to ship stock out of state in some wealthier counties. Cooler weather and more clouds aided crops with spring rye and oats pastured. Hay is being cut, winter wheat ripening, and flax crops show some yield gains as rain improves pasture prospects.
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Helena
Montana
United States
Aus
Glacier County
Stalwater County
Altalta
Bozeman
Sitange
Mill worker killed by flying splinter in Montana plant
Aimo Tetaja, 27, born in Finland and a frame maker at Western Lumber Co in Mitown, Montana, died at St Patrick's hospital after a large wood sliver struck his eye and penetrated the skull during mill work. He was believed dead on arrival at the hospital.
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Missoula
Aimo. Tetaja
Western Lumber Company
Mitown
Delock
St. Patrick's Hospital
Finland
Anaconda News Report: Auto Crash Kills Local Employee
Ferdinand Wolfer, 40, a sampling department worker at the smelter, died instantly when his car overturned on a sharp incline near the old iron mine east of the works. Witnesses Hoffmann and Wreble aided him but he died beneath the wreck. coroner to hold inquest Friday. Wolfer, German-born, had spent most of his life in Montana, with four years in Anaconda, and was active in Woodmen of the World. He leaves a wife, parents in Wisconsin, and five siblings. Funeral plans await word from his parents.
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Ferdinand Wolfer
Wolfer
Ben Brush
Monroe Street
Leonard Hoffman
Leonard Hoffman, Who Was Following Him In Another Car Notic
Mr. Hoffman
J. J. Wreble
Mr. Wolfer
Mahoney
Germany
Montana
Anaconda
Woodmen of the World
Butte
John Walter
Columbus
Wis
Jacob
City
John J
Antone J
Anna Crips
Ida Romark
Glenn
Deer Lodge News Highlights Local Visits and Chautauqua Plans
Aug 13 Deer Lodge notes show Welch and Miss Welch visiting relatives in Manston Wis and returning by Sept 1. George V Ransom bought 1008 South Fifth Street from De Bapelett. Chautauqua program delays noted with 8 30 start. Wall game timing set. Spokane mayor W J Hindley spoke in place of Edward Trept. Eva Woolfolk to visit brother in New York before returning. Senator Williams travels from Helena via Butte to his ranch near Sinmouta.
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HL. A. Smith
Aero Squadron
Fey
Me Smith
Price
Whitehouse
Spokane
Fem di
Deer Lodge
Klein
Edward ‘Trept
W. J. Hindley
New York
Senator "Williams
French Benefit Drive Opens With Local Support Efforts
A Montana community paper notes plans for a French aid campaign led by Mabel Pitt and dozen local backers including Hoyt Van Norman and J L Kohn. The drive aims to rally national leaders and gather contributions with events across Missoula Philipsburg and Butte. Local names like Abe Wallenstein Sam Wallenstein and Henry Greenhood surface among organizers. The piece references France and a broader wartime relief effort, with donors from Seattle Missoula and Great Falls.
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Montana
Hoyt van Norman
Philipsburg
M.A. Warren
Chicago
Rowicke
New York
Abe Wallenstein
Sam Wallenstein
Henry Greenhood
Missoula
J. L. Kohn
Missour
J. C. Pipe York
Merle
Pali River
Mass
Ro tary talk on economy and the Skal Kaho road
At a Rotary Club meeting President Coy presided as Senator J B Goose outlined a legislature special session bill to cut living costs. He favored an export embargo as the true remedy. The Skal Kaho road survey shows Hamilton to Anaconda distance and hints Ravalli County farmers may grow vegetables for transport to Anaconda. Bitteroot Salley praised as a garden spot. Chautauqua manager Mr Hunter spoke briefly.
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Rotary Club
Coy
J. B. Goose
Goose
Anaconda
Butte
Hamilton
Ravalli County
Skalkaho
Commission House
Great Northwest
Hunter
Strain
Rudy Golick Poses as Real Western Bad Man
Passengers on Northern Pacific train No 4 report Rudy Golick the Anaconda youth recently captured in Everett Washington created a scene on the coach line near Garrison and Helena He mocked officers and broke two windows with his fists before urging an Anaconda man to help him escape He declared himself the toughest man and warned of a harsher encounter ahead. Lincoln county assessment shows about 500000 less valuation this year per the state commission figures in Libby.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Rudy Golick
Anaconda Jouth
Everett
Wash
Miles City
Garrison
Helena
Libby
Lincoln County
State Commission
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Mabel
Pitt
France
Stewart
Ines Wreneh
Aing Pit
Wyoming
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B. T. Asbury
Goose Block
Hutte
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