Montanas Legislature Costs and Representation in 1920 Census
The Anatonda Standard analyzes state representation and legislative costs. New York has 200 legislators for about 10.39 million people, roughly one per 50 000. Montana has one per 3550. Professor Dealey estimates state law costs at 890 dollars per enacted law, with costs rising since 1913 14. The piece argues growing statutes drive administrative expenses and that more laws do not equal better governance.
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New York
Montana
Dealey
Brown University
Commonwealth
Start for the Highway in Butte Promise
The campaign to raise 35000 dollars for a Montana street extension begins today with public subscriptions. Citizens without cars are invited to contribute as the project benefits all property owners. Federal funding of 56000 dollars depends on the local share being ready by mid June, with work expected to start soon.
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Montana Street
Butte
Carless
America's 2,000,000 Laws and Growing Burdens
An analysis notes that total laws and ordinances across federal state and municipal levels top 2 million. It cites a New York City police requirement of knowledge of 16,000 statutes and states the vast volume of federal and state legislation creates enormous court publication needs. It lists Congress as 953 members and New Hampshire as leading with 424 legislators, highlighting the dense legal framework and staffing.
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United States
New York City
Congress
Supreme Court
New Hampshire
Charles W Hoffman Honored Montana Statesman dies
Charles W Hoffmans death marks the loss of a noted Montana citizen whose legislative service and finance expertise shaped early statehood. In Bozeman he was a cherished resident and trusted on key senate committees, praised as a watchdog of the treasury and a steady voice for prudent bills.
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Charles W. Hoffman
Montana
Commonwealth
Hoffman
Senate
Bozeman
World Goes Mad or Not Yet, Pundits Debate
The piece cites Dr Desloges of Quebec noting rising insanity in the US from 1890 to 1920 and warns civilization may go mad within a century. It mocks the alarm as possible overstatement while acknowledging mental derangement as serious. It also touches on Russia, Harding, Bonar Law, Bolshevists, and US relief efforts.
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Desloges
Quebec
United States
Horoscope for May 16 1925 Prognosis Mixed for Leaders and Arts
The May 16 1925 horoscope warns of a doubtful day with Neptune and Saturn in malefic aspect, urging caution against depressing thoughts and extreme opinions. It predicts favorable weather for agriculture, education gains, and rising theater activity, alongside a troubled outlook for ambitious public figures. A separate farm anecdote notes a caretaker rehoming three fox cubs with two mother cats on a communal barrel shelter plan.
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Neptune
Saturn
Taurus
McClure
Lepers No Longer Fear Segregation in Colony
Manila reports Dr Regina G Padua of the bureau of health says lepers in the Philippines no longer fear removal to Culion island where 5009 patients receive treatment. After inspecting many provinces, 271 lepers were collected and sent to Culion. Conditions have improved with cures and releases noted.
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Manila
Philippines
Cubon
Regina G. Padua
Bureau of Health
Padua
Culion Island
Cullon
Fox cubs nursed by mothers other than own in Great Falls
Three tiny silver black foxes opened their eyes at a fox farm near Great Falls and were nursed for nine days by two mother cats, not their own mother. The actual mother remains unidentified in the report.
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Great Falls
Here
Women’s Horseshoe Meet Planned in Pullman
Pullman Chamber of Commerce schedules a women’s horseshoe tournament for May 16 with WW Ellsworth directing. About 2,000 contestants expected from nearby towns and roughly 300 teams may enter. Twenty sets of stakes prepared for the event. Women will play in four bracket tournaments.
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Pullman
Wash
Pullman Chamber of Commerce
WW. M. Ellsworth
Women pitch unique horseshoe event scheduled with scouts
The text notes women contestants will pitch once using lighter horseshoes while men use standard gear. A following Saturday May 21 is designated as boys day with Boy Scouts in charge. The tournament will become an annual affair, per Mr. Elisworth.
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Elisworth
Six Graduates to Petroleum and Chemical Engineer
Mining engineer six will graduate as petroleum engineers and one as a chemical engineer. James F. Calibreath, secretary of the American Mining Congress, will be the commencement orator.
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James F. Calibreath
The
American Mining Congress
Wells-Fargo to Award Medals for Pony Express Revival
In San Francisco Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank, tracing its roots to the old express era, will present a gold medal to each of the 60 participants in the forthcoming Pony Express revival event.
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San Francisco
Wells-Fargo
Nevada National Bank of
Old Express and Banking Company
Pony Express
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