Lima Ditch Company Files For Large Montana Irrigation
Articles of incorporation were filed for the Lima Ditch company capitalized at 50000 with plans to build a 20 mile ditch irrigating about 9000 acres north and northwest of Lima. Directors include T D Olmstead John Peat Joe Williams Arby Heardsley and J Bradenburg all of Lima. Construction to start soon using water from the Red Rock reservoir.
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Ditton
Lima Ditch Company
Lima
Red Tock
T._D. Olmstead
Dillon
John Peat
Joe Williams
Arby Heardsley
J. Bradenburg
Lina
Great Crowd Bids The Boys Good-Bye
A crowd of 3,000 watched 99 men depart by train for Camp Dodge Iowa amid farewell ceremonies in Dillon. Lt Lacklen, ex Anaconda pastor, addressed the roll call and led the march, as local business leaders funded a banquet and smoking gifts. The party, led by Captain T K E Gilbert, departed amid cheers for Beaverhead.
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Camp Dodie
Towa
Andie
Depot Park
Lacklen
Anaconda
Methodist Church
Dilimont Park
Andras Hotel
Hartwig Theater
W. B. Hartwig
T. KE. Gilbert
Beaverhead
Lewistown News announces local candidates and harvest measures
In Lewistown during July the city notes Lieut T Taylor Jr Lieut Ned Cheadte and Private Joseph Whalen among military mentions. W J Duncan a Nonpartisan League member filed for Democratic county commissioner. A summer school discusses harvest methods with 175 registered from Choteau Meagher and Choteau counties. Prices for wheat oats barley flax timothy set and thrasher crew rates listed. A cable man was seen last night.
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Lewistown
T. Taylor Jr
Ned Cheadte
Joseph. Whalen
W. J. Duncan
Defenington
Red Vogel
A. Schaefer
1.C. Bieffer
A. Foster
Choteau
Meagher
A. A. ‘Pranzke
T. J. Stanley
the of Commerce
Thrasher
Rancher relief stalled over sheep pasture permission
The stock commissioner relayed that cattle may be pastured in Lacier Park while sheep may not. United States Senator TJ Walsh, working from Washington to aid ranchers with burned range, wired that sheep cannot be admitted because they spoil the pasture for wildlife.
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Lacier Park
United States
TJ. Walsh
Washington
Whitehall News highlights and local visits
Whitehall July 23 report lists Laurence Jack and Billy Packard of Livingston visiting relatives while parents attended a Wenial cone ention in Butte. Also notes visits from Butte and Lin Neb families, a thrift campaign report by Harry Turner, oversubscribed county quotas, and various local residents traveling, with social events at the Sunday school pic and broader wartime notices.
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Whitehall
Laurence Jack
Billy “Packard
Livingston
Mrssy Packard
Lit. Packard
Butte
and Dugan
Robinson
Thomas Tarry
Yellowstone
Park
Wilkins
Hikins
Enatish
Knights Minty
Harry W. Turner
War Savings Movement
Jefferson County
Albert Smith
Businessrand
Hesser
Camp Dick
Dallas
Pexus
Mra
Verne Dillman
Kate Less
Matte
Mark Woods
Lin- Neb
Pipestone
Col
LC. Pace
BO. Pace
A. W. Robert
Harry Moore
Sheri- Jan Forum
Armstrong
Newton
Town
Spencer
Strowd
Lightning Strikes Forest Fire Near Renway Creek Readied by Aid
Lightning struck the Renway forest near the mouth of Tear Creek, igniting a blaze that threatened to grow large. Firefighters and volunteers raced to the scene after calls for aid reached headquarters, as crews battled the flames in the dense timber.
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Renway Forest
Deer Lodge News follows wartime events and local notices
Deer Lodge reports St Marys Dramatic clubs set to stage a Red Cross benefit play Under Cover with proceeds aiding Red Cross Food Adminstration. The piece also notes rumors of graft at customs in New York, local political candidacy, hospital news, and crowd scenes as troops depart for Camp Dodge. Weather and crop reports show rains boosting crops while haying faces some disruption.
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Deer Lodge
St. Mary's Dramatic Clubs
Red Cross
Customs Office
New York
Secret Service
Dot
Deer Lodge Audicity
Red Cros
Fair Price Commission
Ner
United Beatesary
Clara 1 Bivane
Republica
Recordes
Fisnnett
Lewis
Kay
Riesinger
Creph Smith
Sam Ritchie
J. Conwell
Monture
Bud” Childs
France
Lou
Hans
Montana
George Schuetz
AM Ped Mathison
Rom Ahern
Walter
Kinny
Avon
Deer v
Claude Lorimer
Butte
Late visit leaves Anaconda man in serious condition
An Anaconda man was found in a serious condition after a late night attack near Noten's house. Police arrested Arthur Vanderbit and a colored woman named Mrs Frank Mayes, who deny involvement but are held as drug fiends. Vanderbit, released two months from state penitentiary for a prior beating, allegedly helped drag the unconscious man to an alley where he stayed until rescue.
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Montana
Coume
State Council of
Defe
Ber Campbell
France
Inter Ter
Chick" Hoten
Dee
A. Mum
Willits
O'Brien
Ofc Hoyt
Arthur Vanderbit
Frank Mayes
Helen
Helen Hamer
Vanderbilt
Viderbur
Feos
Provost's Band to Entertain on Common Grounds
Anaconda plans an open air concert to revive a local brass band tradition. Rehearsals progress as the Provost directs efforts to provide a patriotic program starting at 7:30 PM featuring notable selections.
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Provost
Ugmente
Anaconda
Pate
Dorinoon
Robin “Potka
Harry Lehr
Roy Ture
Two Soldiers Drowned in Yellowstone Park
Word reached here today that two soldiers drowned Sunday while afloat in Fish Lake within Yellowstone National Park. Sergt. Arthur Brewer and Private Victor Mansfield, members of Troop G, Ninth Cavalry, had their bodies recovered. Brewer's home is Philadelphia and Mansfield has relatives in Maryland.
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Livingston
Fishlake
Yellowstone
N- Tonal Park
Sergi
Arthur Brewer
Victor Mansfield
Nlev Nth Cavalry
Brewer
Philadelphia
Mantefield
Maryland
Drowning Suspects Reported After Yellowstone River Boat Incident
Livingston reports Dr Francis Vicars and a man named Kenworthy feared drowned after an overturned boat carrying them across the Yellowstone River five miles above town was found. Relatives were notified late tonight of the probable tragedy.
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Livingston
Francis B. Vicars of
Kenworthy
Enle
Yellowstone
Thousands of Montana farmers seek federal aid crisis meeting
Helena hosts a state council of defense gathering with agricultural agents and business leaders to address farm relief. figures indicate about 24,000 Montana farmers would seek up to 10 million dollars, if 2 million acres of ground are utilized. Stewart travels to Washington to brief officials.
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Helena
State Couffense
Montana
Helenston
State Council of Defense
Keep the Peace Council's Advice Keep the Peace
Herena July 28 3 Pauldes editor of this Stevensville Northwest Tribune summoned before the state council of defense today on charges that he had aided in a raid against ranchers who had not bought Liberty bonds or thrift stamps. The council dropped the matter and urged all parties to keep the peace.
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Herena
BR Pauldes
Stevensville
Fauldes
Anon
Heat drives Dillon crowds to cooling spots across town
Distracted by extreme heat, locals flocked to shops and rides around Dillon. Reports note exhausted shoppers seeking ice cream and cool drinks. A resident named Odell Gre and others connected to Madison county are mentioned amid rumors of a death in France. A local oil firm buys the old tractor and trailer formerly used by the Silver Plaisre Mining outfit at Polaris for reuse.
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Dillon
Hitire
Te Ae Praer
Callaway
Crown Lake
Nat Odell Gre
Madison County
Refinery on Hold After Suall Horn Causing Rift
A fragmentary report notes a refinery on hold amid suits and protests. The piece mentions Armistead to Silver Laris transport, hotel ownership disputes, and injunctions sought to curb nuisances. It also covers a county thrashermen meeting in Roundup plus large forest fires around Orofino and Clearwater.
Powell County boys bid a fine sendoff for service
A Powell County event honored local youths enlisting for military duty. About 30 men escorted to Camp Dodge received entertainment and tobacco from the Red Cross and Business Men's associations. Despite turnout gaps, the marching entrained for service from towns including Arnold, Johnston, and Philipsburg, with several board members noted for support.
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Red Crowe
Camp Dodge
Child Killed Playing With Gun Shocks Town
A tragic incident in a coal mining area ends with a child’s death after handling a firearm. Investigators review the scene as medical staff confirm the fatality and state officials assess safety measures amid unclear details.
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