Dixon files for re election and primary field grows
Governor Joseph M. Dixon filed his nominating petition for re election on the Republican ticket. More than 160 candidates across five parties seek state offices and district judge seats in the August 26 primary. Thirteen declarations arrived July 17 as petitions closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Dixon
Secretary of State
Dixon
Frank Eliel
Dillion
John McLaughlin
Stevensville
Congress
H. G Callum
Alger
United States
Supreme Court
Farmer- Labor Party
Children Found Safe After Fire Believed Fatal
Five Takala children were believed dead after a July 14 blaze at 1813 Porter Avenue Butte. A six hour search ended when they were found at Aunt Ava Koskinen’s home 114 South Oklahoma Street while the youths slept inside. the four girls aged 4 to 16 and the boy had joined relatives.
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Ed Takala
Porter Avenue
Butte
Ava Koskinen
South
Oklahoma Street
Takala
Forest Fire Destroys Lookout in West Montana Blaze
Firefighters from the Lolo National Forest battle a major blaze near Big Creek, deploying 150 men to trench the flames. The Hangen fire lookout between Big Creek and the St. Regis burned, forcing crews to evacuate gear. George Cooper’s woods crew assists as the fire grows to four miles long and one and a half miles wide. Two packers and 10 horses are sent to Haugen for supplies.
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Big Creek
Lolo National Forest
Woods
George Cooper
Hangen
St. Regis
Haugen
Glacier Park
F. Liebeg
U. S. Forest Service
Point of Pines
Whitefish Lake
A. L. Dunangan
Vincoln County
Dunangan
Hominy
Thompson
United States
United States Mall
Belanski
Sheridan
Billings
Montana
S. E Davis
Normal College
Dilton
Legion
Amercan Legion Circus Committee
Havre
Bakers
Bakers’ Union
Butte
Wins
John Cotter
American Legion
Charles Walshfar
Emilie Walshfar
Bozeman
Auber Ranch
Res Nuber
Jber Ranch
Ia Nubertj
Thei
Chile
Calle
Sonia
Hunter Encounters Mountain Lion on Divide Road
S A Bouchard while hunting horses between Lozeau and First Creek heard two growls and moved toward the sound. He spotted the head and ears of a large lion beneath brush, believed to be a mountain lioness with kittens, near a ridge.
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Lozeau
First Creek
S. A
Bouchard
Montana TB Sanatorium Children’s Pavilion Nears Completion
The Montana state tuberculosis sanitarium expects completion of the children's pavilion within 10 days and a dedication on July 26. Admissions for patients are planned for August 1, announced by Mrs. Sara E. Morse. Gov. Joseph M. Dixon is to lead a delegation of state and medical officials at the dedication.
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Montana State Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Sara E. Morse
State Tuberculosis Association
Joseph M. Dixon
State and Medical Association
Great Northern Double Track Near Lohman and Falls
Double track installation on the Great Northern railway near Lohman and Kootenai Falls is nearing completion with service expected about August 15. The western tunnel under construction for the double track will also open for service at the same time.
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Great Northern Railway
Lohman
Kootenai Falls
Great Falls
Helena Jena Celebrates Sixtieth Anniversary Milestone
Fragmentary text notes a Helena celebration on July 14 marking a sixtieth anniversary. Mentions Last Chance led Gulch Merchants and promotional focus by sons stressing significance of the event.
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Helena
Jena
Ruler's Ruling Triggers Roaring Wolf Point Parade
Roosevelt county seat moves from Poplar to Wolf Point amid a dramatic Supreme Court decision. A citywide celebration erupts with horns, fires, whistles, and war whoops as crowds greet the ruling and festive decorations fill the streets.
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Wolf Points
Supreme Court
Roosevelt County
Poplar
Wolf Point
Hans Biering
M. S. Cunningham
Richard T. Ringling
Bozeman
Gallatin Court
Southern Montana Livestock Company
Favorite Fruit Dishes And Desserts From The Pantry
A 1924 Western Newspaper Union piece celebrates attractive fruit dishes and simple confections. It details stewed fruits with syrup, baked apple fillings, almond garnishes, orange jelly molds, ice cream pairings, and decorative hollows for strawberries and peaches, emphasizing eyes appeal and practical guidance.
Meals For Two A Guide To Small Family Dishes
A compact guide discusses practical small family cooking with a spring chicken and fish as main options. It suggests using leftovers creatively, making omelets souffles pies and puddings in modest quantities, and using giblets bones and scraps to create soups and sauces.
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Curdies
Tug boat and sailing vessel share a busy river day
A talking tug boat insists on hard work dragging two scows toward a draw bridge while a sailing vessel prefers rest and watching river life. The tug insists on staying active and energetic, while the boat and vessel reflect on their distinct ways and voices along the river.
Bed With Two Helpings Mystery Fragments Reported
Fragmented OCR text shows mushed phrases about a bed, box spring, mat and improvised terms. The readable portions imply a chaotic scene or note with scattered words such as bed with two helpings and patting. No clear names or concrete events are present.
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Buddy
Pioneer farmer Herbert Cram builds Montana success in Helena Valley
From a Maine arrival in 1877 with no funds to a thriving 120 acre Helena Valley farm, Herbert Cram grew a large Hereford herd, diversified crops, and hay operations. He recalls harsh winters, NP Railroad growth, and rising markets that helped his fortune reach about 100000 dollars land value and sizable livestock profits.
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Montana
Herbert Cram
Maine
Helena
Little
Prickly Pear
Helena Valley
Tondiaintien
Cram
Missouri River
Fort Benton
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Pering
West
Mountain Lion
Seeee
Western Newspaper Union
Graham Bon
Mary Graham Bonner
Jacki
Treasure State Farm Success
England
City Bakery
Edw. S. Booth
Clyde McLemore
L. A. Conser
Denzil BR. Young
J. A. Williams
First National Bank
Baker, Mont
AL Hansen
W. H. Young
Gery
W. H. Blakemore
E. J. Potterton
Geo. J. Murphy
Earlingburt
Serge el Ae
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