Flathead potato crop shows promise in upper county
A first sizable potato crop in the upper Flathead country near Polson is judged to be a success with about 1500 acres planted for market. Officials expect above state average yields, around 165 bushels per acre historically, and see this experiment as proof of diversified farming benefits for local farmers.
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Flathead Country
Polson
W. H. Merriman
Northern Pacific Railroad
Beause
Montana
Flathead
Department of Agriculture
Department
Merriman
Too Honest They Say Result In Arrest In Police Court
Don Gallagher and Willie Boyle were arrested after a dispute over $18 found money. Olsen brothers claimed the money. a fight ensued, Gallagher was beaten yet kept money. Boyle was described as unable to assist. Olsen claimed he was merely passing by when arrested. Olsen fined $20.
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Don Gallagher
Willie Boyle
Gallagher
Boyle
Carl Olsen
Olsen Brothers
Olsen
Wife Sues for Divorce Over Alleged Cruelty and Laziness
Selma Dunston charges husband with extreme cruelty and neglect, claiming he squandered money gambling and threatened to take their child. She seeks $100 monthly alimony and a divorce filed in district court. Also noted is Ethel R. Evans filing for divorce from her Dillon husband, seeking her maiden name restored.
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Selma Dunston
Missoula
Butte
Ethel R. Evans
Evans
Dillon
Ethel R. Heil
Artillery Arrives in Belfast En Route to Victoria Barracks
A battery of artillery arrived in Belfast today and proceeded to the Victoria bar racks, signaling a movement to defend the area. The convoy moved through the city on July 6 as part of ongoing defense preparations.
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Belfast
Ireland
Victoria Barracks
Ggg
Spokane
Moonshine Case Dismissed as Court Takes Fines Collected
Yesterday's police court session before Judge Grimes collected 858 in fines and forfeited bonds from fifty five cases. Twenty six bonds were forfeited and fourteen pleaded guilty to drunkenness or disturbance. Lucas and William Randolph faced charges over moonshine in a shoe shining shop. evidence was lacking and the case was dismissed.
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Grimes
Lucas
William Randolph
Randolph
Murphy
Chief Murphy
Robbery at Tropic Saloon on North Main Street
Police hunted a midnight bandit who robbed the Tropic, former saloon, on North Main Street. He fled with about $40 as William Odgers and three customers faced the hold up. the suspect is described as about 150 pounds, five feet five inches, light complexion, wearing a brown garment.
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North Main Street
William Odgers
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Goodyear
Maxwell
Fay
Eyea
Torgerson Brothers
Main Street
Anaconda
Goodyear Tires
the Motor and Tire Sales CO
South
Butte, Montana
Fasel & Robish
Serge
Jersey
Werev
Paige
Batiste
Wedge
Crepe
Women’s Union
Lone Bandit
Dave Hudtloff
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