Important Laws Are Being Passed In Senate
Senate action features S B 16 for state bail insurance and two bills on land and register offices. Key votes show O Shea Morris, Edwards leading with Kane opposing, and Muffly delivering a humorous vote explanation. Whiteside pushes for roll call on farm loan bonds, while several senators debate the use and investment of bond proceeds.
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House
O'Shea
Morris
O’shea
Washington
H. B
Baxter
Ashby
Register
State Land Board
Stewart
Edwards
Kane
Public Lands Committee
State Land Office
Farm Loan Department
Whiteside
Federal Farm Loan
Dwight
Filathead
Healy
Heron
Kenney
Mead
Muffly
United States
Whieside
Brower
Ithe” Committee
Von Bernstorff Passports and War Boosters Gather in Baker
A Baker gathering of over fifty businessmen discussed local road improvements, financing options, and a building and loan law. The group urged road projects, Pennell Creek bridge study, and weekly meetings to spur Fallon county growth while national tension over Germany loomed and reports noted an American sailor killed aboard a British ship.
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Moncana Cafe
Ekalaka Road
L. A. Conser
Barstow
H. L. Cory
C. P. Silvernale
Price
A. C. Jasperson
Wade Goble
Paul Hubbard
Pennell Creek
Mark Amundson
Denzil Young
Joe Hodgson
Ed Lake
Baker and Vicinity
Fallon County
A Thing of Beauty Shines in Midland Coal and Lumber Window
The Sentinel praises Midland Coal and Lumber Co for its superb show window featuring a bright fireplace and sawed timbers. The piece likens the display to Riley’s verses, noting the tasteful, pioneer-era charm and the vivid electric lighting that elevates the scene.
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The
Sentinel
Midland Coal and Lumber Co
James Whitcomb Riley
Boundary changes expand Prairie County with two townships
Helena February 8. House Bill 78 by Haley proposes redrawing county lines to take in two townships from Custer County, lacking six sections, and to transfer five townships to Wilbaux County.
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Helena
Haley —Changng
Prairie County
Custer
Wibaux
Custer County
Bunker Hill
Appomatox
Bull Run
Levy Supports County Fair Grounds and Buildings
A proposed measure would allow a one mill levy to create and fund county fair grounds and permanent buildings. A five member county fair board will be appointed by the county commissioners. The plan also provides 2500 annually for exhibits, 1000 to transport county exhibits to the Montana state fair, and prohibits using tax money for horse races.
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Montana
Saw Sade
Radio Station Demonstrates Global Contacts From California
Test Radio Station at Challas Heights San Diego opened Friday and demonstrated its reach by talking with Arlington station and stations in Darien Panama Nome Alaska and Honolulu. French operators at Papete South Pacific were heard and time was exchanged with a station near Melbourne Australia.
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San Diego
Cal
Challas Heights
Here
Arlington
Darien
Panama
Nome
Alaska
Honolulu
Papete
South
Melbourne
Australia
Poindexter Appointed U S District Judge for Hawaii
Joseph B. Poindexter of Dillon Montana was nominated by President Wilson as United States district judge for Hawaii. He is a well known Montana jurist and Democratic leader whose name had circulated for the Hawaii post, pleasing his numerous friends in Butte. Poindexter had previously served as Montana attorney general under Governor Stewart and was praised for his service in the governor's corps.
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Washington
Joseph B. Poindexter
Dillon
Montana
Wilson
United States
Hawaii
Butte
D. M. Kelly
Stewert
Road Expenditures by Districts in Custer County 1916
The Mildred Forum reports 1916 Custer County road spending by district: McKay $27,288.32 Daly $29,519.18 Yokley $19,862.01. Per diem and expenses: McKay $2,050.40 Daly $1,574.00 Yoakley $1,930.70.
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Mildred Forum
Custer County
McKay
Com. Daly
Artesian Water Delights Plevna Area After Oil Prospects Fail
Nature delivers a stunning artesian flow as oily hopes fade. A two inch pipe shoots nearly a gallon per second of crystal clear water, with the well fully cased and water ready now. No reservoir yet, but one is expected. meanwhile the abundant supply compensates for oil and gas loss.
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Plevna Heral
What Would Lincoln Do Sayings Inspire Patriotism
A patriotic tract highlights Lincoln quotes and themes for Lincoln's Birthday. It urges honoring the nation, freedom for all, and dedication to the unfinished tasks of sacrifice and devotion to the cause. The text blends historic lines with supportive commentary.
County Commissioners Elect Chairman Amid Busy Session
County commissioners met over three days with the board and clerk present except Geo Farwell who joined Tuesday. T. F Schofield was elected chairman as Pepper abstained. other actions include road district changes, school district notices, and bids for culverts. The rest covers local business, club meetings, business changes, and city projects affected by weather.
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Geo. Farwell
T. F Schofield
Pepper
Fallon
Custer
Jas. Pepper
T. F. Schofield
Geo. H Farwell
AE. BH
Zoe Zook
I. C. Bunn
Frank Hitch
C Burns
Oliver bill to create Sykes county aims to draw attention
Senator Oliver of Ekalaka introduces S. B. 76 to divide Fallon county and form Sykes county with a temporary seat at Ekalaka. The measure, favorably reported, outlines asset and debt division, officer salaries, and a bond plan. A March meeting in Baker will set up records and a candidate slate to serve until 1918.
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Rushton
Fallon County
Custer County
Pepper
Oliver
Ekalaka
Sykes County
Senate
House
Fallon
Sykes
Baker
Sykes County Commissioners Trre
T. F. Schofield
James Munroe
George ‘Hobbs
W. W. Palmer
George Cleveland
L. J. O'Grady
Wm. Walker
L. L. Wheeler
DeLoss Hall
George S. Boggs
Republian
George Sheets
George A. Baker
Court News: Diverse Divorces and Cases Involving Bail and Judgments
Schulz v Schulz grants temporary alimony to April. Apran v Apran continued to March 3. State v Konon charged with assault in the first degree. bail set. State v Armstrong suspended sentence to reform school on good behavior. Nicolan v burglary set for April 23. Hodgson appointed as defense attorney. bail $750. Wilkerson v Feeley default judgment $623.41. Podjéaz v Creel action to quiet title. Creel to file demurrer. First National Bank v Owen bond exonerated. case dismissed. Mandan Mercantile Co. v Johns/Hirz attachment. default judgment $522.15. Blessings and social notes inconsequential.
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Schulz
Apran
State
John Konon
Melvin Armstrong
John Nicolan
Hodgson
Earl Wilkerson
R. Feeley
L Podjéaz
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