Montana Tax Totals Show 1923 Levy and Indebtedness
Montana state tax data for 1923 shows residents paid over 24.2 million in taxes excluding local taxes, with an assessed property value near 1.466 billion and outstanding state debt projected at about 28.14 million. Delinquency rises to roughly 12 percent as mill levies stay high amid lower valuations.
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Lena
Montana
State Board of Equalization
General Fund
Greater University
Veterans’ Welfare
Bitter Root Valley Opens Sheep Shearing Season
In Bitter Root Valley near Hamilton on May 7, sheep shearing began at Bitter Root Stock farm east of town. Local contractors will clip about 17,000 sheep, with 6,500 owned by Bitter Root Stock and 5,000 by Wetzsteen Pope and Gallogly herds from Ross Hole. Eight shearers are employed as warm weather advances the annual clipping two weeks earlier than last year.
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Hamilton
Bitter Root
Wetzsteen
Ross’ Hole
Frank L. Darbee
John Horn
Corvalilis
Frank H. Cooney
Stevensville
Cole Commissioned Warden of Prison
John W. Cole was commissioned warden of the state penitentiary to succeed M. W. Potter, who resigned. Cole's four year term begins and he will assume charge in about a month.
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Associated Press
Helena
John W. Cole
State Penitentiary
M. W. Potter
Cole
Funeral Services for Leslie A. Thompson Held in Twin Bridges
The funeral for Leslie A. Thompson of Twin Bridges took place at 3 p.m. from the J. F. Bishop residence with ministers from Dillon and Twin Bridges presiding. A double quartet provided hymns. numerous floral tributes arrived and Twin Bridges closed its schools and business houses in tribute. Friends from Beaverhead and Madison counties and elsewhere attended to honor a man active in local economic and social endeavors.
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Beaverhead
Madison Counties
Funeral Service Fulfills Dillon Matron’s Wish
The funeral of Mrs. Isaiah Cashmore, pioneer Dillon matron, was held at the Methodist church with Rev. Edward Smith officiating. Hymns Of That City and Jesus Lover of My Soul were sung by a quartet and quartet accompanied by Mrs. Finch. Mrs. Cashmore chose the hymns before her death, and many friends attended the service.
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Dillon
Isaiah Cashmore
Methodist Church
Edward Smith
Cashmore
Jesus
Etta Metzel
W. T. Scully
Rumbaugh
Helen Finch
Truman Smith
Earl Rothrock
James Mann
Albert Stamm
Finch
Students Observe College Letter Day in Dillon
Montana State Normal College students prepare for M day to repair the large M on the hill west of town. Committees are appointed and the exact date will be announced soon.
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Dillon
Montana State Normal College
Dillon News Notes May 7 Highlights Local Visitors
A. H. French and George French from Argenta visited Dillon yesterday. J. E. Shaw attended the county commissioners meeting from the Big Hole basin. J. E. Kelly, noted Dillon attorney, went to Butte for several days of professional matters. The Rev. F. X. Leschner returned from Lima. Harry Pierce of Butte handled business in town. Mrs. George French from Argenta attended the funeral of Leslie Thompson. James Mansfield visited from Horse Prairie for a couple days. Clay Roselle came from Monida. George Grover, a businessman from Butte, was in Dillon today.
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Dillon
A. H. French
George French
Argenta
J. E. Shaw
Big Hole Basin
J. E. Kelly
Butte
F. X. Leschner
Lima
Harry Pierce
Leslie Thompson
James Mansfield
Horse Prairie
Clay Roselle
Monida
George Grover
Deer Lodge Rotary Elects New Officers and Welcomes Members
Newly elected Deer Lodge Rotary officers took charge at a luncheon led by president Dr. C B Powell. New member Dan Harley of Montana Power and Co L Reynolds were welcomed. Robert J Manley visiting from the Philippines spoke on conditions there since 1898 and plans to attend the Democratic National Convention in New York. Guests included Max Silverman of Butte and R J Manley. The program included music.
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Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge Rotary Club
Powell
Dan Harley
Montana Power Company
Co. L. Reynolds
Robert J. Manley
Philippines
Manley
New York
Max Silverman
Butte
R. J. Manley
Stetson Funeral Held In Deer Lodge
Funeral services for H. E. Stetson who died in South Weymouth Mass were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday at 2:30 PM with Rev. F. C. Phelps officiating. Floral tributes were many and beautiful. Pallbearers were S. P. Wilson H. A. MacPherson Cc. H. Williams R. D. Larabie DeWitt Peck and Alf Whitworth. Interment in Hill Crest cemetery.
Deer Lodge Notes Record of Local Visitations and Ads
John Collins of Butte transacted business in Deer Lodge on Wednesday. Mrs. Joseph Spence of Hollywood Calif visiting sister Mrs. Lou Gordon and brother Will Harris. E M Keeley visits from Missoula. Ruth Phelps leaves for Missoula for state declamatory contest. John McGillis attends Missoula track meet. Arthur Higgins of Missoula visits Frank Conley home. Joe Bradshaw of Butte visits Deer Lodge. Dave Hogan of Gold Creek transacts business in Deer Lodge Wednesday. Henry Neuman of Elliston visits this week. Graduation dresses offered by Deer Lodge Art Shop 305 Missouri at 10 cents a yard unstitched.
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Deer Lodge
John Collins
Butte
Joseph Spence
Hollywood
Cal
Lou Gordon
Will Harris
E. M. Keeley
Missoula
Ruth Phelps
John McGillis
Arthur Higgins
Frank Conley
Joe Bradshaw
Dave Hogan
Gold Creek
Henry Neuman
Elliston
Missouri
Bids Opened for Bridges in Big Horn County
Bids were opened by the public highway commission for two 120-foot steel beam spans and one I-beam bridge on the row pony in Big Horn county. W F P Roscoe of Billings submitted the lowest offer at 45352 dollars.
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Associated Press
Helena
Big Horn County
Publi Highway Commission
W. FP. Roscoe
Billings
FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND Endorsed for Coughs
Mrs. Sarah Heck of Memphis Tennessee reports quick relief from a stubborn winter cough after taking FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND. The product, marketed by Paxson and Rockefeller, is pitched as best for coughs and colds with promises of rapid relief.
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Foley
Sarah Heck
St. Paul St
Memphis
Tenn
Paxson & Rockefeller
Butte Health Demonstration Center Seeks Community Support
Butte considers hosting a health demonstration focusing on child health from pregnancy through early childhood. The plan includes maternal care, safe milk supply, wholesome living conditions, playgrounds, and health education for children. Community groups like Silver Bow Recreation society and Tuberculosis society are cited as progress.
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Butte
Silver Bow
Doheny's Son Testifies Before Grand Jury in Oil Probes
Edward Doheny Jr. appeared briefly before the federal grand jury in Washington. He was summoned from Los Angeles to answer questions about delivering $100,000 in cash to Albert B. Fall amid the Senate oil inquiry probes.
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California
Fall
Naval Reserve No. 1
Doheny
Frank J. Hogan
Atlee Pomerene
Owen J. Roberts
Hogan
Associated Press
Washington
May T
Edward Doheny, Jr
Federal Grand Jury
Senate
Los Angeles
Albert B. Fall
Ccouts Farewell for Scout Executive Janin
Anaconda Boy Scouts host a farewell gathering for Scout Executive W. D. Janin this evening at 7 20 at the Merit badge club house. Scouts from the city are invited. bring a spoon cup and 25 cent for the program of stunts music and a feed after.
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Anaconda
W. D. Janin
Merit Badge Club
Jessen Files for County Treasurer Nomination
Harvey Jessen deputy county treasurer filed his petition for county treasurer on the Republican ticket yesterday with Clerk and Recorder Otto Jenson. He is the first candidate to file for the treasurer's office.
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Harvey Jessen
Otto Jensen
Stomach Trouble Gone Says Mrs Minnie Bolte
Mrs Minnie Bolte of San Francisco reports years of severe stomach trouble ending after Tanlac. She praises rapid relief from pain gas and nausea and credits Tanlac with restoring strength and health after trying many medicines. Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills are advertised by the manufacturers.
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Mrs
Minnie Bolte
Gates Street
San Francisco
Calif
Anaconda golf handicap sweepstakes expands to two days
The Anaconda Country club plans a weekend two day handicap sweepstakes after strong interest from last week. Entry is 25 cents with unlimited matches. Mixed foursome event to involve many members, with pairings and qualifying rounds soon. Ladies coordinators Mrs Branscombe Mrs St Clair Mrs Larsson and Miss Nukols to contact players.
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Anaconda Country Club
George H. Forrest
C. H. Branscombe
C. A. St. Clair
BE. L. Larsson
Margaret Nukols
Anoues Open Home Series With 5 0 Win Over Jay Bees
After a Tuesday defeat the Anoues, now Mines leaguers, beat the Jay Bees 5 to 0 in the third practice game at the athletic field. Marquis pitched shutout ball for Angdes with solid defense from H Rolfe and strong outfield play. Jay Bees manager Halloran used K C Wartens on the mound, but he was hit hard. Harlow was the Jay Bees’ lone bright spot in the five inning contest. The Angdes plan field practice today ahead of Sunday’s league opener vs A C M.
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Anodes
Jay Bees
Athletic Field
Mines
Marquis
Angdes
H. Rolfe
Halloran
K. C. Wartens
Wartens
Harlow
Last Rites for Mrs Mary Isbill Held at AME Church
Funeral services for the late Mrs Mary E Isbill prominent member of the colored colony were held yesterday at 2 o clock in the A M E church. Rev B BE Edwards of Missoula officiated with music by the choir and Mr and Mrs Logan of Butte. Pallbearers included Bryant Barker Sam Ellingson Fred Jackson William Thomas Charles Lankford and James Howard. Interment followed at Hill cemetery. Mrs Gertie Harris a daughter and others attended from Superior Wisconsin.
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Mary E. Isbill
C. A. Tuttle
B. BE. Edwards
Missoula
Logan
Butte
Bryant Barker
Sam Ellingson
Fred Jackson
William Thomas
Charles Lankford
James Howard
Hill Cemetery
Gertie Harris
Richard Bowman
Marie Harris
Superior
Wis
Demitrakas Rites Today In City Funeral Chapel
The funeral for the late Jarmes Demitrakas who died last Sunday in the city will be held at the P. J. Finnnegan funeral chapel at 2 30 this afternoon. The Rev John G Spencer of the Episcopal church will officiate and burial will follow at Mount Carmel cemetery.
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Jarmes Demitrakas
P. J. Finnegan
John G. Spencer
Episcopal Church
Mount Carmel Ry
Woman Recovers Strength After Pinkham’s Remedy
St Louis woman reports severe female trouble left her unable to walk. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and can work hard, persuading others to use the medicine. A pamphlet introduced her to the remedy. Nationwide canvass shows 98 of 100 purchasers benefited.
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St. Louis
Ceee
Lydia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claims Strength
Salt Lake City advertisement from Mrs Frances Allgood touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic restoring appetite sleep and strength for weak exhausted patients. It urges building up tonics for stomach and blood and offers a 10 cent trial package via Dr Pierce Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Dr. Pierce
President Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Dandruff Heads Become Hairless By Liquid Argon Cure
An old advertisement touts dissolving dandruff with four ounces of liquid argon applied at night. It claims the scalp itch and digging will stop, hair will feel better, and two to three applications destroy all signs of dandruff. Liquid arvon available at drug stores.
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TATE
Bitter Root News
Bitter Root Valley
Venezuela
Illon Bureau
Thompson
Deer Lodge Bureau
By Briggs
Trikeme Tae
Fii
Youur
Elsie Pauly
Peter Pauly
St. Vincent Academy
Janin
B&b
Taniac
Anaconda News
Bulferg
Anoues
Mary Isbill
Demitrakas
Frances Algood
Cutiura
Dave
Moey
Osey
Rinea
Polsceas
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