Gallatin Amen Considers Droute Special Dispatch
Gallatin county farm bureau meets at Bozeman to address drought related hay pasture shortages and water conservation. They seek open pasturage in the West Gallatin game preserve and plan to petition for a county library, with required taxpayer signatures and a study group for irrigation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Gallatin County Farm Bureau
West Gallatin
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
W. E. Harmon
Buell
H. 8. Buell
BB. Law
W. BE. Harmon
Prof
L. D.conkling
James E. Moore
Mining men eye west county land and prospect in Clearwater
Prominent Spokane mining figure ureenough investigates western county property while R J Tarbet tours the Clearwater District in search of opportunities. Carter receives six months and a $100 fine in Saltese Justice Bell's court for a salt offense. Extreme heat hits Superior with 101 degree highs and no rain endangers crops as hay dries. Sheep pasturing rises from the Yakima valley, and the Salvation Army drive reports strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Ureenough
Spokane
R. Ji. Tarbet
Clearwater District
Carter
Yakima Valley
Salvation Army
Livingston News Briefs Jump From Dancing to Rhine Recall
Livingston notices enforcement of the Sunday dancing ban as city officials announce the anti-Sunday law will be enforced. A state utilities hearing July 23 aims to protest Monidair Trust rate cuts about 20 percent. W. Wilson fined $10 for drunkenness. Major General Henry T. Allen’s Rhine command recalled. Mme Gustav, billed as a Swedish princess, runs a parlor with private consultations. police end her lecture amid audience in a local hotel.
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Livingston
State Utilities Commission
Monidair Trust
W. Wilson
Henry T. Allen
Rhine
Fort Yellowstone
Spokane
Mme
Dee
Gustav
Tavingston
Jed the
Ma Gustay
Vets Favored For Guardsmen In Montana Reorganization
Helena July 17 The war department reorganizes Montana National Guard into a 16 division system forming two infantry battalions. Ex soldiers gain favored enlistment and promotions, with prior rank preserved. Towns with old Second Montana units Bozeman Billings Baker Miles City Sidney Glasgow Shelby Roundup Warden Chateau and others receive priority. A machine gun company from Helena may join, and a headquarters company could be added to create nine units.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
War Department of the National Guard
Adjt
Phil Greenan
Second Montico
Greenan
Spokane Property Changes Owners
Spokane property changes hands as the American hotel property in Spokane was taken over today by Senator Powers of Helen. The transfer involved Fergus County ranch interests and marks a notable shift in local ownership.
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Spa
Sen. Powers
Helen
Fergus County
Montana Mining Association Drives for 2000 Members
Helena July 17. The Montana Mining Association will launch a drive to recruit 2000 members. Sam Goza of Helena will serve as state chairman. Reports from mining sections have given great encouragement to supporters of the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana Mining Association
Sam Goza
Trix
Missoula News Death and Robbery Report From City
MISSOULA NEWS reports a resident and Civil War veteran died at his Sherwood Street home. Born in Seoland, he came to America at age four, lived in Montana about 25 years. Survived by wife and three daughters Nettie Petch Culbertson, Mrs Fs Neate, and Mrs Viola O'Brien. Sheriff investigates two masked men who robbed autoists near Huson. $1 recovered, $130 found on a woman. Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Th woody held this afternoon at West Erie Street residence. Rev. Gatley officiating.
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Ot Ai
Chis
Sherwood Street
Seoland
America
Montana
Missoula
Nettie Petch
Culbertson
Fs Neate
Mre
Viola O'Brien
Butt
Tueaaay
Huson
Sentinel
Ailsn
Frank Thwoody
West Erie
Re Gatley
Moly Feetor of
Spirit
Girl Victim Seeks Work After Day House Tragedy
Enid Melton a 15 year old orphan who lived with her sister at Hobson sought work with Carl King cafe to care for children. She was shot by T H Ross during the Day House shooting, dying from a wound as Ross aimed at his wife. Also notes heavy county registration and local road and school bond measures. Auto thieves from Rapelje confessed to stealing a car and were captured in Winifred.
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Standard
Lewistown
Enid Melton
T. H. Ross
Hobson
Carl King
Fergus
Free County High School
C.J. Marshall
Montana bankers discuss joining federal reserve system
Helena July 17 state bankers from Montana attended the executive board meeting of the ninth federal reserve district. they considered increased Montana membership in the reserve system and the prospect of a state bank as a member. the visit included a city tour and a dinner with Helena bankers followed by a theater outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Ina Anl Paren
Atontana
Federal. Reserve District
Montana
Shanikera
Federal Reserve System
Overnor
I. Honter
Tana Federal Board
Tno
Federal ‘Reserve
Placer Tater
Marlow Theater
Miner Dies From Shaft Asphyxiation at Poorman's Gulch
George John son, 59, was found dead Saturday at the bottom of a 70 foot incline shaft on a mining property in Poorman's gulch in the Blackfoot region. The body was discovered today with officials investigating the fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
George Johnson
Poorman’s Gulch
Blackfoot
Motorman Rundblade 5 Injured by Automobile
Rundblade a motorman of the Butte Electric railway was struck near Park and Main streets about 3 oclock yesterday afternoon and seriously injured. He was taken to James hospital with a broken leg and minor injuries. The Hills Paint Company car involved was to blame, and the driver was summoned to appear in police court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rundblade
Butte Electric Railway
Park
Main Streets
Srelock
Alleged assault arrest in British Columbia case
Howard Thompson aged about 21 was arrested by Lieutenant Dwyer on a complaint from Izabeth McDonald aged 14 and her mother. He was jailed pending investigation as the British Columbia police pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard ‘Thompson
Izabeth McDonald
Thompson
Dwyer
Road contract awarded for Elk Horn Springs road
Dillon July 17 W F Farmer a noted local contractor today secured the award for building the Elk Horn Springs road for the government. The $10,300 contract requires immediate start and rapid completion easing access to prime fishing and hunting grounds. The project follows prior paving and a downtown street strike disrupted by teamsters demanding higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
W. F. Farmer
Thelkhorn Hot ‘Springs
Montana
Elkhorn
Boston Striking Elevates City Transit Tie Ups
Boston on July 17 faced widespread work stoppages as 8 000 union employees from the Boston elevated railway system and allied lines walked off. The strike disrupted trains in Boston and 12 adjacent towns leaving thousands unable to report to work. The action, aimed at pressuring the War Labor Board over wage disputes, demands an eight hour day and a wage of 73 1/2 cents in pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Albany
New York
New Haven
Hartford
War Labor Board
System for War Insurance Decentralization Proposed
Washington July 17. An advisory committee of 13 led by Charles E Hughes urged decentralization of the war risk insurance bureau. Local offices nationwide would improve business, but the bureau faced communication and payment issues as about three quarters of policyholders, totaling some 40 billion dollars, had not continued payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Charles E Hughes
Jones
Half Crop Shortage Sparks Creek Area Caution
July drought hits Boulder area as farmers rush to harvest hay with only half a crop. Mountain shortages worry stockmen shipping cattle to the Dakotas for pasture. Forest fires flare with no serious damage. Women gate tenders on the Lackawanna line to be dismissed.
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Boulder
Dakotas
AS & Forente
Cosings
Lackawanna Railroad
Wilson briefs Republican senators on Versailles and Shantung light
President Wilson at the White House described how the Versailles conference reached treaty points and clarified Shantung. Senators Colt McCumber Nelson expressed varying views while Kellogg Kenyon McNary Capper were invited for talks. Borah’s resolution sought information on Shantung negotiations and possible Chinese delegation intimidation.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Seator Colt
Rhode Island
McCamber
North Dakota
Nelson
Minnesota
Kellogis
Kenyon
Iowa
McNary
Oregon
Capper
Borah
Shantung
League
Repubs Thador
Bits
Ry White
Notable Guests Arrive at Butte Hotels From Across Montana
Visitors checked into the Acoma Thorntons Finlen and the Butte hotels from Helena Divide Missoula Ennis Billings Great Falls Anaconda and other towns. Names include D Roberts J Balon G Moore H L Ri French HC Ramney J H Lawton J A Barnes Charles Yeager W J Finn Pinten W W Eames HM Murphy Agnes Gallahan Mrs Harvey RP Armitage and others.
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Sherwood
Acoma
Helena
D. Roberts
Divide and Str
John Balon
Melrose
G. W. Moore
Missoula
C. M. Hall
Lewistown
Thornton
HL Ri French
HC. Ramney
Logan
W. J. Finn
Great Fails
Finlen
W. W. Eames
Reed Point
HM. Murphy
Finten
W. J. Gallahan
Agnes Gallahan
J.T. Harvey
Butte
Twin Bridge
Armitage of Wisdom
Salvation Army Officers to Begin Coast furlough
Commandant Loney and Mrs. Loney of the Salvation Army will leave Butte today for the coast on a two months furlough. A farewell reception was held last night at the Salvation Army hall in honor of the departing officer, but because Captain
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Loney
Mrs. Loney
Salvation Army
Butte
Salvation Army Hall
Salvation Army tribute to Commandant Loney in Butte
The meeting last night drew strong testimonials from soldiers of Butte and others. Adjutant Guy Case, who spoke in Butte recently, praised Commandant Loney for placing Butte on the map in Salvation Army circles and for thorough work in his field.
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Powell
Anaconda
Butte
Loney
Army
Guy Case
Salvation Army
Detained Youth Tries to Escape from City Ward
An 11 year old confined in a city hospital ward on a charge of attempting to break into a rear window of the Shamrock cate, made an escape attempt by picking a window lock yesterday morning. He and his younger brother were arrested by nightfall. the boys said they were waiting to sell.
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City Hospital
Hman
Jared
Actarians Frolic In Humorous Rotary Outdoor Session
The Butte Rotary Club held its annual outdoor frolic at Basin Creek Reservoir attended by 25 auto loads of members and guests. Activities included a baseball game and comedy acts, with Madjock and Malsbury as standout mound artists. The event featured a watermelon eating contest, trophy presentation, and dancing later at the Carrolls summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afrol
Tom Davis
Butte Rotary Club
Basin Creek Reservoir
Rotarians
Madjock
Malsbury
Tom Angel
Ed Morley
Delph. Heilbron
Gillis
Donovan
Meekibranner
Hugene Carroll
Fire destroys property in McQueen's Addition
Fire from an unknown source early last night at 2203 Leatherwood avenue destroyed two adjoining sheds and spread to 2201 Leatherwood residence of George Jursisnich. Roofs of both houses were destroyed with no other damage. Alarm sent. fire units from McQueen's Additions and Meaderville stations arrived quickly.
Standsards story in Literary Digest on doughboys lessons
The Literary Digest reprints nearly three pages from the Standard by Frank J. Sullivan detailing the article Peeling Spuds Taught Doughboys That All Men Are. It describes lessons learned by American troops during their time in France and notes the strong reader interest generated.
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Frank J. Sullivan
France
Zemo Relief Ad Offers Skin Lotion and Soap
An advertisement promotes Zemo antiseptic healing lotion for itching and skin troubles, claiming rapid relief without grease or stain. It mentions a 35 cent size and a regular bottle, alongside Zemo Soap for sensitive skin and a Cleveland based E. W. Rose Co. supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Emergency Ruling on Montana Feed and Stock Rates
Emergency ruling from Helena reports federal officials proposing halved rates on feed and grain for Montana lines and in transit allowances for horses cattle and hogs. A tariff committee would handle Texas point shipments and stock movements while officials study drought impacts. George M Rommel of the federal agriculture department visits Montana for on scene assessment and relief measures. Relief funds and grain purchases discussed in Senate.
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Helena
Montana
Rath Commission of Montana
Federal Railroad Commission
Cage
Texas Point
North Otta
Ens
Chicas
George M. Rommel
ele _ ment of agriculture
Mr. Rommel
Texas
Senate
Sethi van Dill
Set Gronna
North Dakota
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Gallatin Amen
County Farm Bureau
Gallatin
Belgrade Woman's Club
Galla
Superior News
Livingston News
United States Mall
Drummond
Helmville
Ovando
No. 4
Hamilton
Spokane Property
Slayer
Ed Fellows
Columbus
August Budua
R. Brownley
Rapelje
Winifred
British Columbia
Columbia
U. 9
Elkhorn Springs
Fenmaters
Athe
Citizon
Applegate Company
Secion
Roy Murray
Butte” Buick Company
Montana Auto” Supply Company
Pillmont “Park
Peral J. Smith
O. M. Best
W. x. Chapman
Blackfall
TF. Rolts
Upper House
Wouches Reemey
Colt
League Oftions
McCumber
Actarians
Mqueen
Literary Digest
Zemo
Federal Railroad Comision At
Chicago Telegrap State Board
Granna
Carnation
Seattle
Wash
Martha Berger
Sway
West Side
Frank A. Orase
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