Montana State Fair Adopts Food Training Camp Plan
Selena May 13. The fair has tendered the services of a food training camp to aid in increasing production and reducing waste. The program calls for government cooperation with lecturers demonstrations and exhibits. Breeders manufacturers and farmers are urged to exhibit better stock and machinery while women and children receive demonstrations to cut household costs and boost food production.
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Selena
Hte
Pre Wilson
Montana
Marriage license secured amid enlistment attempt in Butte
The report notes Daniel Lyons and Ethel May Requa of Butte, with Clerk Robert Mydtling recording the license yesterday. Lyons, eager to enlist, was rejected at the recruiting office before the marriage ceremony conducted by Rev. T. Landy of the Immaculate Conception Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ued
Robert Mydtling
Daniel 8. Lyons
Ethel May Requa
Butte
Lyons
T. #*. Landy
The
Immaculate Conception
Hureh
Butte Firm Wins School Contract in Powell County
Deer Lodge May 13 At a meeting of the Powell county school board the contract for the new high school building was awarded to Barclay Murphy of Butte. The price is 58480 and completion is set for October 22. Also noted was the funeral of Kieth Chrisman longtime Bozeman librarian. Her father John Chrisman formerly Gallatin county treasurer came from Missouri in 1864 and she taught in county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Powell County
Barclay & Murphy
Butte
Tlle Kieth Chrisman
Bozeman
Society of
Gallatin County Pioneers
East Mendenhall Street
Miss Chrisman
John Chrisman
Gallatin County
Missouri
Belle Chrisman
Oscar O. Sweeney Hs
Frank 8. Metzel
Madison County
Board of Commissioners
Virginia City
Puller Sprin
James Thompson
Summit Mining Company
McAllister
Varnes
Mont
Sylvester “Wiles
Wiles
William “Kremer
Louis Rome
Felin We Carney
Den
Beaverhead
Virginia
Clit Lake
Twin Bridges
George Reed
T J. Watson
Ruby
Mary F. Bull
Richard Peel
Albert Alloway
Charles Gray
Howard Romey
Madison River
George EB. Alkyre
John L. Peterson
John Pedalty
Norris
John Mengelboch
Ennis
Walter Byerley
Varney
M.C. Dringle
James G. Walker
Bony’ Vike
Spring Gulch
Vike
Ernest Harris
Mill Creek
Bether Peel
Claude O. Dale
Ruby Creek
Madison Valley
Leslie Gilman
Conrey Placer Mining Company
George R. Allen
Gilbert G. Wheat
M. M. Duncan
C. W. Hungerford
Ira French
Livingston
Mary F. Row
Virginia City News Highlights Local Gossip and Notices
Mrs Abie ris returns from California to Virginia City while many residents travel for business, health, and military service. Local officials, ranchers, and merchants are noted with council appointments, mining ventures, and community events as residents like Dr Caney and J P Nelson shape civic life. A mix of births, injuries, visits, and dozens of names mark a busy week in Madison valley.
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Virginia City
Caistal
Herndon
Spokane
Medical Corps
United States ‘Army
Che Buford
Helena
State Highway Commission
Boas
Robert J. Watson
Tenbyy Wan
James Copies
Lake Shore
Virginia
Oregon
N.C
Templin
J.P. Nelson
Karl Piling
Virgiia
Anna M Pankey
Butte
Ruby
Nevada Wythe ‘Ruby
Vanderbeck
Anna. Vandebeck
Elis Willams
Uncle Sam
Irginia
Conrey
Billings Seeded 5400 Acres for Food Crops Aid
May 13 Billings reports the county council of defense solicited subscriptions exceeding 25,000 aiding 5,400 more acres planted with food crops. A crop mortgage was required to cover article costs, secured by the clearing house. The plan allowed broad aid to 1,890 applicants, with Walla contributing 500. Further subscriptions are sought.
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Billings
Yelounty Council of Defense
Wii- Traving Sect
Billings Clearing House
Hanks
Wwalla
Second Montana to recruit to full war strength
Helena May 18 Col J J McGinnis of Montana Infantry received orders to recruit the regiment to full war strength at once. Earlier weeks of halted recruiting aimed to keep the unit at peace strength and now a new push is ordered. Pax commission to meet. Helena May 18 The state tax commission will meet tomorrow to organize and begin duties. The body was named to survey taxable resources and report to the state board of equalization before the 1919 legislative assembling.
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Helena
J. J. McGinnis
Tana Infantry
PAX Commission
State Tax Commission
State Board of Equalization
Railroad Telegraphers to Convene Convention in Seattle
The biennial convention of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers will meet in Seattle tomorrow and remain in session. Four hundred and fifty delegates are expected to attend. The union has about 50,000 members in the United States, Canada and Mexico. No wage disputes are pending. Discussion will cover conditions of work mutual benefit insurance and other technical matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratlway Telegraphers
Seattle
The
Order” of Railroad ‘Telegraphers
United States
Canada
Mexico
Submarine Chaser Launched in New York Navy Yard
The first 100 foot motor craft of the Navy's new submarine chaser series has been launched at the New York navy yard. A second chaser will be launched soon at the New Orleans yard. Keels for both were laid April 1 and many more of these craft will enter the water in the coming weeks.
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Wasnunecon
New York Navy Yard
New Orleans Navy Yard
Naval Cadet Class Examination at Annapolis Nominees Named
A vacancy at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis will be filled by Representative Jeannette Rankin. Competitions held May 24 in Montana local civil service boards will select top scorers to be named principal or alternates by Rankin, pending physicals and later official Annapolis exams.
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Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Jeannette Rankin
Civil Service
Montana
Board of Civil Service
Miss Rankin
Annnapolis
Bist Rankin
Pricipal
Navy Department
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Hamilton Cereal Mill reports fire loss and salvage plan
Before Hamilton May 13 a fire near the roof of the Hamilton Cereal and Flour Mill caused extensive concern. The company notes the wind impeded access and that insurance coverage was insufficient for stock losses, though much furniture and goods were saved. Firefighters arrived quickly and, with city water pressure lacking, saved material as salvage proceeds. The firm will form future plans after settling with insurers and paying debts while praising local help and customers.
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Hamilton
Hamilton Cereal and Flour Mill Company
Bitter Root Stock Farm Company
Montana
Minneapolis
Largest class in history at Gallatin County High School
In Bozeman on May 18, the Gallatin County High School crowns its largest class to date with 63 probable graduates, surpassing last year by ten. Principal KE. J. Parkin notes the spring break’s removal to allow students to work on farms, moving commencement from June 1 to May 25 at Bozeman municipal theater. County Attorney Charles W. Carlson will deliver the address, while the baccalaureate sermon for the 48 girls and 30 boys will be given by Dr. Charles W. Harris of the First Presbyterian Church.
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Rlanchuren
Presbyterian
Auait
United States Navy
Robert Burns
Roy Piedalue
Earl Voegell
Eugene Robertson
Lisle Orvistorte
Irwin Blair
Wilsall
Bessie Brainerd
Maudiow
Bozeman
Gallatin County High School
Lst
KE. J. Parkin
Bozeman Municipal Theater
Charles W. Carlson
Charles W. Harris
Montana Leads Northwest in County Agent Installations
Bozeman reports state leader M L Wilson states Montana has established more county farm agents sooner and in a larger share of counties than any northwestern state. New Musselshell agent RS Scott, home Spearfish SD, studied at Illinois and Minnesota. Mrs. I K Young of Butte gains a permanent home economics post at Montana State College extension. J L Asbridge investigates alleged disloyal remarks. Bozeman cemetery board elects E H Fisher president, Lilla Bogert vice president, Ernest H Schumacher secretary. Sarah V McKey sues Albert G McKey for divorce on cruelty grounds, seeks custody of adopted daughter.
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Bozeman
M.L. Wilson
Tericulturists
Montana
Mr. Wilson
Musselshell
RS. Scott
Fallon County
Spearfish
Illinois
Minnesota
G. Young
Butte
Montana State College Extension Department
R.G. Young
Putte
Putte. Mrs. Young
Columbia University
J. L. Asbridge
Helena
United States
Bozeman Cemetery
E. H. Fisher
Gen. L. Willson
Lilla Bogert
Ernest H. Schumacher
Sarah V. McKey
Albert G. McKey
Lebnon
Ind
Thirteen Pats Club Dance at Irving Jake A Great Success
The Thirteen Pats club held a dance at Irving Jake last night described as a great success. Six automobiles ferried members to the lake for the 9 pm start and an enjoyable evening followed a 11 o'clock luncheon before dancing resumed until midnight. The party was chaperoned by Mr and Mrs F A Smith Mr and Mrs Fred Kuttler and Mrs A Smith. Senator C H Williams greeted friends in the city yesterday.
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A. Smith
Charles Hahn
Jerry Ryan
Deer Lodge
Robert Holt
J Cummings
Missoula
George Moore
Avon
Bred Mannix
Gold Creek
C. H. Williams
Yesterda
Knights Templars Host Mile City Conclave Next June
Miles City hosts the Knights Templars annual conclave on June 22 and 23 under Grand Commander Henry C. Smith. The event aims to accommodate those attending the Mystic Shrine imperial council in Minneapolis June 26 to 28, with full hotel and rail services noted. Exhibitions, drill contests, and officer representation are urged, welcoming Knights and ladies in the Cow Town hospitality tradition.
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Miles City
Henry C. Smith
The
Knights ‘Templars of
Montana
Order
Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine
Minneapolis
Miles” City
Tim Miles City
First Montana Women County Agents Named
Bozeman May 13. Montana prepares to place women county agents in 16 to 20 counties once Congress funds the program. Mrs Clara A Bush of Minnesota is chosen as the first agent for Missoula county, with later permanent designation. Extension director F S Cooley has listed eligibles to fill posts as funds become available. Agents will teach food preservation and household economy methods.
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Bozeman
Montana
Congress
Agricultural Department
Washington
F. 8. Cooley
The
Extension Service
Clira A. Bush
Minnesota
Missoula
Suit Over Arrest At Harlowton By Deputy Sheriff
Mrs Sophia Tamkin of Harlowton sues George Nagues for 8000 actual and 4000 exemplary damages over an alleged Dec 20 arrest by Deputy Sheriff Dominic Grivett at Harlowton without a warrant. She claims mistreatment of a 75 year old woman, four days’ detention, and an acquittal on a charge of using profane language.
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Lewistown
Harlowton
Dominic Grivett
Sophia Tamkin
George Nagues
Meagher County
Plaintie
Grivett
Tamkin
Grivetti
Alfred Blaisdell
North’ Dakota
Austin Rees Warr
Bank of
Fergus County
Brooks Hartman
Empire Bank
Reserve
San Francisco
G. C. Cress
Cleveland
Montana
W. A. Stevenson
Presbyterian Church
Hear Creek Farm ‘Company
Coleman
John A. Coleman
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Aknbody
Agkt
Angus
Sie
BY Goldberg
Montana State Fair
Butte Firm
Virginia City News
Llowstone Council OF Depense
Colonel McGinniss
WAR Department
IRS
Bozeman News
Knights Templars
Henry
Smith
Lewistown News
Milwaukee
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