Federal road building drive reaches Montana
Missoula officials meet with T. W. Norcross assistant chief engineer of the forest service to map a national drive for road construction. Two and a half million dollars in federal funds plus equal state and county totals will be spent this year to create work for returned soldiers and develop natural resources. Norcross plans district meetings to pick projects and will forward recommendations to the agriculture department with construction hoped for this spring.
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Missoula
United Stard
T. W
Forest Service
Missoula Yesterfords
Norcross
Montana
Idaho
Norcrone
Department of Agriculture
Indian Sentenced to State Prison
Missoula January 21 Peter Matt breed Indian arrested last spring while attempting to steal a load of wheat from a farmers elevator on the Flathead and who shot Federal Officer Brown while attempting to escape has been sentenced to serve five and one half to eleven years in the state penitentiary James Grinder implicated in the same affair was sentenced last week to seven to fourteen years Matt initially pleaded not guilty but changed his plea after a direct information was filed in district court.
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Missoula
Peter Matt
Flathead
Brown
James Grinder
Matt
Springhill to gain power plant as remodel underway
NG PLOUR MILI Remenue gas ene springnill Nour til is being remodeled by Mal iim Ryan, the present owner. The Water is dropped 40 feet through a large pipe into a turbine wheel for the main power. Mr. Ryan also installs a dynamo at the lower power site to supply electricity for grit and additional power. He expects to have it in first-class working order soon. Springhill anticipates becoming cosmopolitan with a real influx of people this will bring.
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Remenue
Ene Springnill Nour Til
Maliim Ryan
Printer and unionist Dickason tracked Belgrade case
Dickason of the United States Department of Justice visited Belgrade to examine the Desederius Reichert case who allegedly tried to dodge service in the US Army. Dickason, an old printer and former printing instructor at Cantman institutions, still holds his union card despite data years away from the trade.
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Dickason
United States Department of Justice
Belgrade
Desederius Reichert
United States Army
Catnnan
Helena Rotarians Run Second Day Program in District Meet
Helena Jan 21 Helena Rotarians will run the second day program of the Twentieth district conference to be held in Butte. Rotary Ray Church of the Helena Rotary says attendees will include members from Helena Great Falls and other Montana towns and from other states. Plans will be laid at Butte for a large representation from the Twentieth district at the annual meeting in Salt Lake City this summer.
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Helena
Butte Fe
Rotary ‘Ray Church
Rotary Elus Rotary
Butte
Great Falls
Montana
Suspected Whiskey Theft Suspect Nabbed in Missoula
Missoula January 21 Nick Nicholoff of Jallspell was seized by Missoula officials after possession of 15 quarts of true blue whiskey and a rolled blanket reportedly belonging to another person. He is wanted in Flathead on a larceny charge. A search found $250 on him. Flathead authorities have pursued him.
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Mussoula
Nick Nicholoff
Jallspell
Flathead
Anoth
Nick
University Lads Return From Army Service to Missoula
Three former state university students have returned from army service and plan to re-enter the university. Lambert Jemers of Arlee, George Scherek of Missoula, and Leslie Wilson of Missoula are among the group. Sam Stolebarger of this city was gassed in France and has been discharged from hospital, awaiting return home.
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Missoula, Jan
State University
Lambert Jemers
Arlee
George Scherek
Allon Corps
Missoula
Leslie Wilson
Marine Aviation Corps
Missoul
Sam Stolebarger
France
America
Camp Grant
Horticultural Society Convention in Polson
Missoula January 21 The twenty second annual meeting of the Montana horticultural society opens today in Polson with James delivering the welcome address The Montana extension service bureau will pass through the state in coming weeks Sessions through Friday feature talks on fruit growing water power resources boasting Montana holds over 19 percent of U S potential power The program includes speakers like W E Akers B Whipple and M J Elrod plus George A Rost on blister control The lineup also lists Lief Fredericks A J Stane and E O Sisson among others State Horticulturist A i Strausz attends the meeting.
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Missoula
Mon Morticultural Society
Polson
James
Montana
United States
W. Eakers
BR. Harlan
Como
Mesitor
2. Fuller
Mon
B. Whipple
Agricultural Experiment Station
Bozema A
Ae Fossum
M. J. Elrod
State University At
George A. Rost
Plant Industry Bureau
Wednesternoon
Lief Fredericks
United States Labor Examiner
A. J. Stane
E. 0. Sisson
M. Barr
A. i Strausz
Thte
Soldier son found asleep on porch in Missoula
Missoula Mont Jan 21 Mrs Clarence Prescott opened her door for the morning paper and found her son Honest Prescott asleep on the porch. He had just arrived home from France during the night and said he did not wish to disturb the family Prescott who was gassed and wounded in France is reported to be well Known throughout the Northwest conference is a pole vaulter and sprinter at the University of Montana.
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Missoula
Mont
Clarence Prescott
Honest Pscott
France
Prescott
University of Montan
Philipsburg
R. J. Fagen
Milwaukee
Wis
Jai Mr
Mra. Faxen
Drummond
Maxville
Gertie
Andy Florence
Butte
Albright
Helena
Freeler and
Harding
McKenzie
Clyde
Presbyterian Church
Tomal
Harry Harding
Anaconda
Fred Lund- Quist
Margaret
Clarkson
Fred Lesmister
George Morris
Tor
C. Collins
C. E. McLure
Irene McLure
St.Louis
William McLure
William Murray
Ick Herring
South America
ALC
J.C. Docter
Fort Riley
Petty
Pat McGurk
The
Moose
Eskimo Amusement and Coal Use Through History
A fragment notes football as favorite Eskimo amusement with a sealskin ball filled with reindeer hair. It mentions coal use and English kings forbidding coal smoke, tying to remote origins and early wealth.
Livingston Montana county heads gather for annual convention
Kingston January reports opening addresses by Judge A P Stark and City Attorney Arnold mark the start of Montana county commissioners association activities in Livingston. Aimed at state tax shifts to county treasurers, the group votes to move automobile license tax administration and plate provision to counties, with bi monthly reporting to the state treasurer. Other resolutions seek to revise offices by replacing surveyor with county engineer and urge the state legislature to act. Officers elected include Glasgow president Cr W Columbus vice president and JC Tikey secretary treasurer. James Martin elected president Lewistown with Anderson and Otis Lee in top posts. Tonight officials address, tomorrow tours, and a coordinated convention schedule unfold across city sites with badges, lodging assignments, and volunteer committees guiding visitors.
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Kingston
Jan
Montana
A. P. Stark
Ak Arnold
Livingston
Association of County Commise Sioners
Association of County Surveysors
Glasgow
Cr. W. Columbus
JC ‘Tikey
Lewistown
James” Martin
Mr. Anderson
Charles H. Marden
Helena
Lewis and Clark County
Ion
Gow Stewart
Masonic Building
Chamber of Commerce
Lewistown News Report Mixed Fatality and War Service
A headline reports the death of Andrew Lawrence by a grain wagon accident near Grass Range after a heavy load toppled the team. The same page notes postwar Red Cross service at headquarters, and lists locals charged with sheep theft for food, plus names of invited individuals for a Methodist center meal program.
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Red Cross
Albert Daniels
Delmar Swan
Daniels
Arells
Fergus
Lary
Ton Stout
Carl W. Riddick
A. Franake
Prof
Ner
F. L. Cummings
Stepieton
Funeral rites for Herbert Selway held at Brundage chapel
Dillon January 21 funeral services for Herbert l Selway were held yesterday afternoon at the Brundage chapel with Rev H G Humphres officiating and brief interment in Mountain View cemetery. A number of friends attended from Horse Prairie and other parts of the county.
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Birdie
Miethews
Yearlan
New Salmon City
Idaho
Alexander and
Gail ‘Sutherland
Rand
Enoch Cheek
John D. McKnight
Nd Dee Smith
John Vanhoy
George McDermott
Cyrus We Arn Strong
Local soldiers and community notices fill Dillon scene
An array of items shows military service updates and local events. Hobart Conklin, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Conklin, returns from the Argonne fighting after about a year in France. Lee Henneberry, 11, dies from spinal meningitis with funeral planned in Mountain View cemetery. Frank Rife of Horse Prairie attends livestock business in Dillon. Under Sheriff Gowan reports his son George Gouman in Germany with U S Army, having seen Metz and now near Ehrang by the Rhine. Terr turned from Owden after two weeks away. Mads Anderson, Glendale sheepman, visits Dillon. Browning also in town for a Dillon visit.
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M.C. McWhorter
Hobart Conklin
Frank Conklin
Argonne Forest
France
Conklin
Argonne
Lee Henneberry
Mountain View
Frank Rife
Horse “Prairie
Ditton
Gowan
George Gouman
Geremany
United States ‘Army
Jon
Gouman
Metz
Inte
Ehrang
Rhine
Owden
Mads” Anderson
Glendale
Dillon
Browning
Fagen Wedding and Local Schoolboard Notes
R J Fagen returns from Milwaukee with bride amid warm welcomes. Couple plan to reside in Philipsburg. Page also notes a car accident near Drummond with minor injuries, local illness updates, and community events from theaters to church concerts.
Gasoline price probe opens with Montana Oil Co testimony
Helena Jan 21 A Montana Oil Co traffic manager testified that gas bought in Helena at 2 cents and sold to garages at 28 cents shows wide margins. He contrasted pricing with Billings where margins differ, and noted kerosene profits from 13.93 to 17 cents. Other witnesses cited imports from Los Angeles Boise and cited retail ranges.
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Helena
Montanall Company
Joint House
Rock Bottom
Loring Cramer
Montana O1l Company
Billings
Greyler
Cramer
the Russell
Auto Gas and Ol Company
Butte
Los Angeles
Charles Austin
Boise
New Big Timber Bank Opens in Modern Corner Home
The Scandinavian-American bank opens at Mcleod street and Third avenue in a 38 by 70 foot pressed brick building with terra cotta trim. Opened Jan 6 1918 after starting May 1918 preparations, the facility features a tiled lobby, private consultation room, two tellers cages, electric posting and adding machines, three fireproof vaults including a customer safe deposit area, indirect lighting, and comfortable furnishings. Officials include W. P. Franklin president George A. Leasby vice president A. V. Melvor cashier David B. Highie assistant cashier.
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Big Timber
Mcleod Street
Third Avenue
Desi
Baby Bank
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Citizens
W. P. Franklin
George A. Leasby
A. V. Melvor
David B. Highie
Deer Lodge News Highlights Local Visitors and Events
Deer Lodge notes a series of local visits from Mrs Rippen gale Mrs C H Aldrich and Peter McMillan plans in Harrison and Pioneer W Rogers in town and W C Spotswood returning from the coast Health updates include Mrs Peter Pauly improving and newly recovering residents and soldiers honored with a parade pledge. Legal notices mention cases A L Allen v Lorenzo Jacobson and John Burkhart vs Grant matters. Woman's Club to meet at 2 30 PM and Mr Harry Peck planning move to Alberton with new Milwaukee St Paul post. Local business and social updates throughout the day.
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Deer Lodge
Rippengale
C.H. Aldrich
Butte
Peter McMtllan
Harrison
McMillan
T Valley
Jefferson
Madison
Wil Rogers
Pioneer
Peter Pauly
Powell
Lee Williams
Helena
W.C. Spotswood
Hlh. Hansen
Gold Creek
W.T. Cotter
Heimville
J. A. Mulcahy
Betts
John Burkharts
Meyer
Jacob
Grant
Charles Grant
Jar
Woman's Club
Harry Peck
Alberton
Peck
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
French Sacrifice for Liberty Heroic
Six millions or more have offered their lives for liberty and democracy. The piece credits France with immense debt of gratitude and mentions a stomach health remedy attributed to Mayr in Chicago. It notes surgical operations and a claim of curing catarrhal mucus in the digestive tract as a harmless preparationPriced as a wellness product and advertised.
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America
France
Mayr
Chicago
Ely Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief for Colds
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast-acting remedy for nasal congestion from colds or catarrh. A tiny amount in the nostrils supposedly penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed membranes, and provides instant relief from stuffiness and headaches.
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Ely
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Ad
An old style ad touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a cure for sore throat chest colds and many minor ailments with quick relief from rubbing on the chest and sore areas. It also promotes Wizards Liver Whips pink pills priced at 30 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Hamlin
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Edward Barnett
Red Lodge
Fergus County
Richland
Horticultural Society
Farm Bureau
Fings
Livingston Mecca
Lewistown News
Dillon News
Philipsburg News
William Neu
Spruce Camp
McDonald Theater
George Winninghor
Ring
G. Gregs
Roy Sprague
Thackeray
Sunda Springs
William Sprague
Guy Fitzpatrick
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department
Saticuture
Washington
Fitzpatrick
West
Middle West
St. Paul
Omaha
Sioux City
Denver
Amazon
Montana Dental CO
Main Street
Tish Maloney
North Main Street
Mayer
North Main
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