Library reform drive gains state support in Montana
An article urges creation of a Montana state library commission to aid local libraries. It outlines duties such as advising on laws and organization, budget guidance, collecting statistics, and promoting standards of service, with emphasis on county libraries and a possible statewide network. It highlights Miss Louise Fernald and Miss Clara Baldwin as exemplars and calls for ongoing cooperation among librarians, trustees, and legislators.
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Iheny
T. J. Bennetts
Peouth
Mee- Bed
Ene Ta Co
pThouse
Hen Fa Mulch
Missouri
gFton Benton
Phillips County
Missoula
Missoula City
Manna
Mplor
Thenis
Ers
State Library Commission
Mise Fernald
Great Falla
Lbrary
Louise Fernald
Great Falls
Mont
Montana” Library
Court of Appeal
Montana
Clara Baldwin
Minnesota
Commission
Ime
Conain
Gan
Sumer
Montana Association
Comini Lan
Baldwin Lenin
Sail
California
Biatebrary
John F. Davies
Fourteen Million Ride on Butte Street Cars
The 1916 annual report shows Butte street railway passengers reaching 14,305,488, up 2,241,128 from 1915, with December surging due to holiday shoppers. Officials note system capacity around 12.6 million and war-driven car demand delaying five winter cars. a federal report will be sent this month. The year’s peak came on July 4, with fare receipts totaling 715,274.40 dollars at 8 cents per rider.
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Trac
Butte
Washington, D. C
Orpany
State Public Service Commission
Columbia ‘Gardens
McGrath Named Road Supervisor in Silver Bow District
W F McGrath was appointed road supervisor for district No 1 by Silver Bow county commissioners. John Moore continues as collector of delinquent taxes for nine years, and Charles O’Brien remains clerk to the board of health. A new guardian of contagious diseases position was created, with John Berger elected to the post and janitors for the courthouse chosen, led by George Leohard as head janitor pending final selection.
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John Moore
Charles O'Brien
Board of Health
William F. McGrath
Matt Canning
Silver Bow
McGrath
J. P. Hogan
Jackson
John Berger
Dick Mulholland
John Lynch
George ‘Leohart
Book. Forrest
W. A. Crowe
J. F. Brown
Alice Mulcahy
Old Force
George Leohard
Federal court likely idle in Butte until May
Judge Bourquin will be busy at Helena and other districts for two months with no pressing cases in Butte, so no federal court sessions are expected here until May. Bourquin left for Helena this week. Rural mail carrier appointment on Route 11 to Basin Creek to be held at Butte post office January 27. men eligible for reserve list also sought.
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Feder
Bourquin
United States
Helena
Butte
Fasin Creek
Butte Post
Navy scout cruiser bids exceed cost limit
Washington radioed that private bids today again failed to meet the five million dollar cap for two of four new scout cruisers. The Seattle Drydock and Construction Co had one contract. Fore River Shipbuilding Co offered responses about a million dollars over the limit, forcing the Navy to seek Congress approval to raise the cap or build in government yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Seattle Drydock and Construction Company
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy Mass
Congress
Roots used for dye substitute in hedge fences near Hutchinson
In Hutchinson Kansas on January 8 farmers remove Osage Orange hedge roots for sale to eastern dye manufacturers. The harvest aims to supply a substitute dye, while local residents note the activity and call it beneficial exercise.
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Hutchinson, Kan
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East Africa
Berlin
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Matchin
Jipkai
Dobrudja
Anaconda
Ps “Cine Railway
W. F. McGrath
Holland
Shiner
Gllery
the Jeweler
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