Gallatin County Farm Bureau Faces Drought Breaches
At Bozeman meeting, farmers discuss pasture shortage due to drought and conserving irrigation water. They seek to open a game preserve for feed, gather stockmen lists, study valley needs, and push for a county library with taxpayer signatures.
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Bozeman
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
W. EF. Harmon
H. 8. Buell
J. Taylor
Buell
BB. Law
W. E. Harmon
L. D. Conkling
James. E. Moore
Mining prospectors and court sentence from Spokane and Saltese
Prominent Spokane mining man Dark Greenough investigates mining property in the west end of the county while R E Tarbet travels in the Clearwater District California on prospecting. Carter receives eight months and a $100 fine in Justice Bell's Saltese court for assault. A serious forest fire at St. Regis is controlled after alarm. Superior endures hot weather with 101 degrees and no rain threatening crops. Hay land burned and sheep numbers rise from Yakima valley. Salvation Army drive surpassed its goal.
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Superior
Se—W. Dark Greenough
Spokane
R. E. Tarbet
Clearwater District
Carter
Yakima Valley
Salvation Army
Livingston News Briefs Shake Up Local News Era
Livingston voters hear of Sunday dancing ban enforcement as city and county officers crack down on late entertainment. A hearing July 23 before the state utilities commission will probe a 20 percent water-rate cut proposed by Monidair Trust, a rival to the municipal plant. W Wilson faces a drunk charge, the nineteenth arrest this month. Maj Gen Henry T Allen, linked to Fort Yellowstone past, is noted. Masonic services for Frederick Koehler held, body shipped to Spokane for cremation. Police raid the Seances Parlors run by Mme Cecelia Gustav. she’s ordered to end operations in Livingston after a raid as a lecture on SocCult mysteries drew local women.
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Livanubeun
Lavingston
State Utilities Commission
Monidair Trust
W. Wilson
Masonic Unity
Masonic PLC
Frederick Koehler
Spokane
Wash
Mme
Cecelia Gustav
Sen
Mme. Gustav
Taivingston
Spokane Property Change in Spokane Listing
A. July 17. The American hotel property in Spokane is taken over today by Sea Power of Helena and his associates. The property was exchanged for Pergu property.
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The
Spa
Helena
Pergu
Montana Mining Association to Launch 2000 Member Drive
Monena July 17. The Montana Mining Association will launch a drive to recruit 2000 members. Sam Goza of Helena is named state chairman of the drive. The organization emphasizes active participation and member benefits for miners and allied interests.
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Montana Mining Association
Monena
Sam Goza
Helena
Maid Tions
Missoula Pioneer Mary Laver Ona Dies at Home
Missoula obituary notes pioneer resident and Civil War veteran Mary Laver Ona died yesterday at her Sherwood Street home. Born in Scotland, she came to America at age four and moved to Montana about 25 years ago. She is survived by three daughters, Nettie Petch of Culbertson, Edness Nanta, and Viola O'Brien of Butte. Funeral services were held at the family residence on West Pine Street with Rev. H. S. Gatley officiating.
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Ausbuula
Mary Laver Ona
Missoula
Sherwoodtreet
Scotland
America
Montana
Nettie Petch
Culbertson
Edness Nanta
Viola O'Brien
Butte
Huson
Sentinel
Lniversity
Mary’ Farrell
Joliet
Frank F. Woody
West Pine Street
H. 8. Gatley
Church of the Holy Spirit
Montana Bankers Hear About Federal Reserve Branch Plan
Montana state bankers from across the state met in Helena with the ninth district Federal Reserve executive board. They discussed proposed branch bank membership expansion and the Fed system, noting benefits and liens from reserve operations. Visiting bankers toured the city and attended a dinner and theater outing.
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Helena
Montana
Ninth Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Ayatem
Imemui Tana Boara
Pisce. Tater
Miner Dies of Gas in 70-Foot Shaft in Poorman’s Gulch
Helena dispatch reports 69 year old George Johns on died Saturday from asphyxiation at the bottom of a 70 foot incline shaft on a mining property in Poorman's Gulch Blackfoot. The body was found today.
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Helena
George Johnson
Poorman’s Gulch
Blackfoot
Motorman Ranblade Injured by Automobile near Park and Main
August u. Ranblade a motorman of the Butte Electric railway suffered a broken leg and minor injuries when struck by a car owned by the Ellis Paint company while boarding a street car near Park and Main. He was taken to St. James hospital and the driver was summoned to appear in police court.
Abe Thompson arrested in early morning assault case
Elizabeth McDonald aged 14 is held in city jail pending investigation. Report references Thompson and Columbia area male population context from the prior year. Details are sparse with fragmented wording and unclear connections.
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Thompson
Elizabeth McDonald
Road contract awarded for Hot Springs road project
Dillon July 17 W F Farmer a noted local contractor was awarded the government contract to build the En horn Hot Springs road at 10 500. Work starts immediately and will be rushed to completion opening up the county s worst road for motor travel and access to fishing and hunting areas near the government owned hot springs plans call for making the site more accessible. The Clifton Applegate company paving contract for the downtown improvement district was halted by a teamsters strike delaying progress and threatening trade. Roy Murray of Butte reportedly secured agency for Curtiss airplanes in the region. A Sunset orchestra dance drew a large crowd at Dillmont park and Porat 1 Smith On Best and W Chapman from a road trip in the upper Blacktail country. TF Bolts of Helena visited the city.
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Ablena
Mont
Montana
War
Greenan
Dillon
W. F. Farmer
Enhorn Hot ‘Springs
Kpots
Fenmaters
Clifton- Applegate Company
Roy Murray
Butte” Buick Company
Butte
Montana Auto” Supply Company
Curtiss
Dillmont Park
Sunset Orchestra
Porat
1. Smith
Best
W. Chapman
Blacktall
TF. Bolts
Helena
Boston Strikes Tie Transport Across City and Suburbs
Boston and 12 nearby towns halted as 8000 elevated railway workers walk out. Suburban residents and shuttle trains fill gaps while companies face manpower shortages. Strikers protest labor board delays in wage dispute talks. They demand an eight hour day and a 73 1/2 cent wage.
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Boston
Maine
New York
Haven
Hartford
Labor Board
Ain
New System for War Insurance Debate Reforms
Washington July 17 advisory committee of 13 led by Charles E Hughes urged decentralized local offices for the war insurance bureau to improve operations. They found many policyholders have ceased payments on about 40 billion dollars of coverage. Policies covered about 4 million men and conversion to permanent policies was discussed.
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Washington
Bureau of
Advisory Committee of 13
Charles KE. Hughes
Cholmeley-Jones
Bureau
Theu
Half a Crop Water Scarce Amid Drought in July Report
July 17 report notes ongoing drought limiting hay harvest to about half a crop. Water shortage in the mountains worries ranchers who ship carloads of livestock to the Dakotas for pasture. Forest fires flare with no serious damage yet. Lackawanna railroad ends employments for female crossing attendants after two accidents.
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Oolder
Drouth In
Dakotas
Uas
Lackawanna Railroad
Versailles talks outlined by Wilson to three Republican senators
President Wilson described how Versailles conference deals formed the peace treaty to Senators Colt McCumber and Nelson at the White House. Colt said Shantung settlement was clarified and more details were discussed, while McCumber and Nelson offered cautious responses. The White House visits spurred questions on Shantung and allied matters as Republicans weigh ratification.
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Washington
Wilson
Wh House
Colt
Rhode Island
McCimber
North Dakota
Nelson
Minnesota
White House
Shantung
McCumber
Wiltom
Senate
Ming
Lodge
Congressional
Storah
League
Borah
Repubican
Idaho
Bliss
Tansing
Henry White
Visitors fill Butte hotels including Acoma and Thornton guests
A flurry of arrivals and departures grips Butte with guests from Helena Missoula Billings Great Falls and surrounding towns. L D Roberts of Divide and several Melrose residents checked into the Acoma while J A Barnes Belgrade and C Yeager from Logan visited the Pinlen. Salvation Army Commandant Loney and wife depart Butte today for a two month coast furlough amid a planned farewell event curtailed by last night’s weather.
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Thornton
Lewistown
Waggoner
Billings
A. C. Weinke
Missoula
Albert Klein
Pinlen
Anaconda
J. A. Barnes
Belgrade
Charles W. Yeager
Logan
W. J. Finn
Great Falls
Finten
W. Wames
Reed Point
H. Murphy
W. J. Gallahan
Agnes Gallahan
J.T. Harvey
Butte
Twin Bridges
Armitage of Wisdom
Loney
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Hall
Butte Salvation Army praises Commandant Loney after meeting
Powell's auto broke down en route from Anaconda. the meeting featured testimonials from soldiers in Butte. Commandant Loney earned many friends among Army members and others during his visit. Adjutant Guy Case praised him for placing Butte on the Salvation Army map with thorough, efficient work in his field.
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Powell
Anaconda
Butte
Loney
Army
Guy Case
Salvation Army
Detained Youth Tries to Escape From Hospital Ward
An 11 year old confined in a New York hospital ward on a charge of attempting to break into a rear window of the Shamrock on Monday night made an effort to gain liberty by picking a window lock yesterday morning. He was later allowed to go home after promising a probation officer he would behave. The boy was arrested with his younger brother by a night watchman around midnight as they claimed they waited to sell.
Rotary Frolic Delights Butte Members at Basin Creek
President Tom Davis describes the annual outdoor Rotary session at Basin Creek reservoir. About 25 carloads attended as Rotarians and guests enjoyed baseball feats, watermelon eating contest, and a 40-piece band. Malcolm Gillis won the watermelon contest. the event ended with dancing at the Carroll home.
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Tom Davis
Butte Rotary Club
Basin Creek Reservoir
Rotarians
Maddock
Malsbury
Kane
White
Fellbronner
Ls-Cent
Malcolm Gillis
Dr. Donovan
Mejellbronner
Gillis
Eugene Carroll
Fire Destroys Property In McQueen's Addition
Fire at 2203 Leatherwood avenue in McQueen's Addition destroyed two sheds and spread to George Juraisiis residence. Roofs of both houses were destroyed but no further damage reported. Fire alarms were turned in and apparatuses arrived quickly from nearby stations.
Standard's Story in Literary Digest Details Wartime Learnings
Frank J. Sullivan reviews a Literary Digest piece titled Taught Doughbo Maqual describing boys in France and the lessons they learned during their sojourn. The article sparked wide reader interest in the current issue.
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Frank J. Sullivan
Appea
France
Artide
Zemo Soothes and Heals Itching Skins
Zemo offers a clean antiseptic liquid to soothe and heal itching skins. The product line includes Zemo soap for sensitive or tender skin, marketed by The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Emergency ruling aids halt rates for Montana stockmen
Helena July 17 Telegram from the federal railroad commission to the Montana railroad commission directs halting rates for hay grain and cottonseed cake from Texas and North Dakota to Montana. Relief efforts include 50 percent return rates for horses hogs and sheep. Senator Gronna proposes $5 million to buy grain and feed for livestock in drought affected areas.
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Helena
Montana
Railroad Ommission of
Federal Railroad Commission
Chicago
Texas
North Dakota
Tarif Commission
Washington
Ant's
Rommel
Senate
United
Gronna
Agricustrnal Committee
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Free County High School
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E.R. Brownley
Rapelje
Winifred
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