Petroleum County Status Suit Seeks County Board Authority
Attorney General Foot files suit in Supreme Court to oust Petroleum county board of commissioners or force proof of lawful authority. Case cites 1924 Fergus county resolution creating Petroleum county and 1925 legislature chapter 93 affecting its establishment and boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroleum County
Foot
Supreme Court
Board of County Commissioners
Fergus
Judith Basin
Fergus County
Roundup Asks Funds For School Addition
Petitions circulating in district No 55 call for a special election to issue 46000 in bonds to build an addition at Roundup High School to relieve congestion. If signed, the election will be held soon so the new unit is ready for fall opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roundup
Columbus Girl Wins State Good Roads Essay Prize
Miss Beatrice Hoffman a Columbus high school sophomore has her essay judged best among Montana high schools in the national Good Roads essay contest. Prof H G Merriam notes the Montana State University English chair. Hoffman is daughter of Joseph Hoffman of Reed Point, Stillwater County's state representative. The H S Firestone scholarship goes to the national winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Merriam
Montana State University
Beatrice Hoffman
Columbus
Montana
Hoffman
Joseph Hoffman
Reed Point
Stillwater
State Legislative Assembly
United States
Good Roads
H. S. Firestone
Montana Highway Tax Crippled by Distributors Refusal
The Montana highway commission reports a crippled maintenance program due to gasoline distributors refusing to pay first quarter 1925 taxes after a state supreme court ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The current allocation had 20 percent to the commission, 40 percent to the general fund, and 40 percent to counties. The total tax due for the quarter is 153169.89 dollars, with the highway commission owed a little over 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Highway Commission
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Highway Commission
State General Fund
State Board of Equalization
New Montana Child and Animal Protection Chief Appointed
Gov J J Eirickson names Maggie Smith Hathaway as secretary of the state bureau of child and animal protection effective immediately. Hathaway succeeds M L Higgins whose term expired June 1. Hathaway of Stevensville Ravalli county was among Montana's first two women in the house in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Bureau
Maggie Smith Hathaway
J. J. Eirickson
State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection
Hathaway
M. L. Higgins
Stevensville
Ravalli County
Montana
House of Representatives
Irrigation Project to Begin in Teton County This Summer
WHI announces start of the Bynum irrigation project to reclaim thousands of acres in Teton county. Mr Fifield and Mr Cole head the work and have gone to the site. preliminary surveying begins immediately. Financing is in place to complete the project.
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Bynum
Teton County
Fifield
Cole
Shearing Season Underway in Rosebud County
The report notes the shearing season has started in Rosebud County with above average wool condition. Each sheep is expected to yield about nine pounds, while some flocks may average around ten. The textile season appears robust with strong demand anticipated locally.
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Rosebud
Tagomat
Oomer
Fragmented OCR Summary From Local Page
unreadable OCR fragment mentions Mineola and Atay with scattered names and places. No clear events or outcomes.
Petition for creation of new county filed in Ferg County
A petition for forming a new county has been filed with the Ferg County Clerk. The Board of Commissioners set July 7 for a hearing on the petition which includes signatures from about 1,000 residents and electors, described as one of the strongest county division petitions in signatories.
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Swithh
thesFerg
Acute
Board of Commissioners
Labor Supply Reports Show Regional Surplus and Shortages
For the month ending May 81 a surplus of common labor is reported in most state sections with anticipated demand for men in 30 days for buying, harvesting, shearing and irrigation work. Shortages appear in smelter hands at Anaconda farm labor at Miles City and heel hands at Malta. Billings is fairly well balanced.
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Ani
Anaconda
Miles City
Malta
Billings
Lightning Strikes Household. Father and Sons Survive
A lightning bolt stunned John Wenz of the Plevna country and his two sons while they were separating milk. The father fell and one boy was knocked some distance. a pig was killed instantly. The sons felt electricity pass through them but all escaped permanent injuries.
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John Wenz
Plevna
Calendar of Get-Together Events During 1925
Calendar lists numerous Montana gatherings including the Sidney American Legion Roundup on July 3 4 Helena Kinahill State convention August 7 8 Bozeman Reunion of Society of Montana Pioneers August 13 14 15 Great Falls Knights Templar June 22 23 District Bankers convention June 29 30 Scottish Rite Reunion mid June Montana Funeral Directors association June 25 30 July Northern Pacific Veterans June 17 Missoula Federation of Labor June 23 24 Masonic Grand Lodge August 17 22 Red Lodge Eagles convention July 1 2 3 Roundup Rodeo July 2 3 4.
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Bozeman
Society of Montana Pioneers
Great Falls Knights Templar
District Bankers’ Convention
Scottish Rite
Montana Funeral Directors’ Association
Nga
Northern’ Pacific Veterans
Missoula
Montana Federation of Labor
Masonic Grand Lodge
Franklin Irrigation District Seeks Bids on Bonds
The Franklin Irrigation district board advertises for bids on $850000 in bonds to finance reservoir and ditch construction. The project aims to reclaim vast acreage and substantially raise Golden Valley County’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of the
Franklin Irrigation District
Golden Valley County
Neighbors Aid John Padgett Farm Project Near Glasgow
Ald Stelchen Farmer Co operation demonstrated at Wild Bage farm bureau near Glasgow as neighbors plant a crop for John Padgett who was ill. One hundred acres pre pared and 40 seeded in the day s work a dinner provided by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Bage Farm Bureau
Glasgow
John Padgett
Federal Court Admissions Announced by Judge Pray
Judge Charles N Pray announces the appointment of Mrs Lillian Auld of Miles City as United States commissioner there Edward Grindrod of Helena named deputy United States marshal and Helena attorney admitted to practice in the federal court on motion of W H Meigs assistant district attorney Philip Savaresy, Billing attorney, also admitted to practice in the federal court all in Montana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Pray
Lillian Auld
Milas City
United States
Edward Grindrod
Helena
W. H. Meigs
Philip Savaresy
Groundbreaking and honors mark MSU Woman's Day
Ground breaking for the new women s building at Montana State College highlighted Woman s Day. The event honored Mary lo Stockton as outstanding girl student while Mrs Henrietta Moebus Bo of Butte performed Our Strong Hold. Devi Un B Gergick directed the program with the Associated Women Students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Henrietta Moebus-Bothe
Butte
Marylo Stockton
College
Devi UN B. Gergick
Associated Women's Students
Movement Grows for Eastern Montana Normal School
A round up notes a push for eastern Montana normal school and a gist of support voiced by business and professional men. State Senator F. T. McCormick leads active work in the movement aiming for legislative success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Montana Normal School
Anth Gist
F. T. McCormick
Smovement
Mrs Samuel Dies After Prolonged Illness in Butte
The notice reports the death of Mrs. Samuel at Butte following a lengthy illness. It notes her prominence as a newspaper writer and literary figure, referencing a dismantled plant and a large smoke event connected to the location. The fragmentary text mentions organizations and shipments but lacks clear dates or additional names.
Cape Breton mine clash leaves dead and wounded as troops deployed
Five hundred troops arrive in Cape Breton to quell fighting between striking miners and corporation police in New Waterford. A miner is killed, another seriously wounded, and numerous injuries reported among miners and police. officials linked to the British Empire Steel Corporation go missing after strikers seize the power station.
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Halifax
N. S
Cape Breton
New Waterford
Wos
British Empire Steel Corporation
H. J. McCann
Germany Seeks Early Evacuation of Cologne Zone
Berlin reports that after editorial indignation over the disarmament note subsided there is broad support in press and politics for Germany to seek an entente agreement to evacuate Cologne early and free the Ruhr by August 15. The Inter Allied Control Commission in Berlin remains the forum for infringement discussions.
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Berlin
Germany
Luther
Entente
Cologne
Ruhr
Inter-allied Control Commission
Irance
England
Belgium
Italy
Japan
United States
Farmers Seek Credit Legislation at Pacific Northwest meeting
W A Ryer of Spokane, president of the Spokane Grain Merchants association, told the opening session of the Pacific Northwest Grain Dealers meeting that farmers want legislation to grant them credits and business opportunities like others. J C Templeton of Great Falls, Montana Grain Dealers secretary, spoke while Montana and coast miners differed over protein content in wheat and urged committees to resolve the dispute.
Park Opening Near as Snow Cleared for Yellowstone
The federal round crew moved to Sylvan Pass to dynamite out and remove 25 feet of snow blocking eastern entrance to Yellowstone. Officials expect the park road clear for the June 18 opening and anticipate record travel by tourists and railroad operators this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody
Sylvan Pass
Yellowstone Park
Dude Wranglers
Advance
Burlington Railroad
Outlaw Gas in War Conference Endorses Protocol
A memorable session at the arms traffic conference saw Representative Theodore Bi Burton of the American delegation and Paul Boncour of France win support for an immediate protocol to outlaw the use of asphyxiation gas in war. The protocol will be open for signature by all nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Theodore Bi. Burton
Paul Boncour
France
Jardine Receives Honorary Doctorate at Utah State College
William M. Jardine secretary of agriculture received an honorary doctor of laws from Utah Agricultural College. President Anthony W. Ivans and the college trustees conferred the degree on Jardine who was a graduate two years earlier. He recalled college days before about 151 graduates as he spoke.
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Jardine
Logan
Utah
William M. Jardine
Anthony W. Ivans
Utah:Agricultural College
Ain
Interstate Commission orders grain rate revision across western states
The interstate commerce commission ordered a revision of grain product and hay rates from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma to the southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. Effective October 8, the Oregon Short Line and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific connections are impacted. Rates may raise long haul or reduce short haul rates to fix long versus short haul disparities.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Mississippi Valley
Chicago, Rock,Island
Pacific
Celebrate First Landing Of Norwegian Immigrants
Minneapolis marks the centennial observance of Norwegian immigration with a 25 000 strong gathering led by the Post Seniatevan and highlighted by President Coolidge visit. Old Home gatherings and regional dialects featured at 36 meetings across the fair grounds as the community honors its origins.
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Minneapolis
Coolidge
Prison labor to build South Dakota road network plan
Pierre proprietor of cement plant proposes a state road program using convict labor from the penitentiary. Gov Gundersen's plan would operate the cement plant at over 270,000 barrels daily capacity and allocate surplus cement to the highway commission, funded by a 4 percent levy.
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Pierre
Ite QW Cement Manufactory
South Dakota
Indy
Carl Gundersen
Mie Cefoent
Bbé
Shenandoah Flight Plans Amid Engine Trouble
Secretary Wilbur Wright says Shenandoah will fly to Minnesota to replace Los Angeles for the Minnesota leg after Lakehurst warning of engine trouble requiring a complete overhaul. Officials aim to resume transport soon as possible.
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Shenandoah
Minnesotta
Washington
Aminne Soa
Wilbur
Lakehurst
Los Angeles
President and Mrs Coolidge Visit Northwest Centennial
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge attend the North American centennial celebration in Minneapolis and St Paul. Secretary Kellogg joins the visit as the address is delivered at the state fair grounds midway between the twin cities during the long trip since December.
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Northwest
Minneapolis
Gr Coolidge
Minneapoli
St. Paul
Chicago
Kellogg
Hoolidge
State Fair Grounds
Mbuynrenpallsy
Bible Reading Marathon At Bucalps California
Fragmentary OCR describes a Bible reading marathon in Bucalps California. It mentions a first Methodist chugeb and begins at midnight with the creation phrase then ends about four hours later with a benediction prayer and grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucalps
California
Nimi TS
St .Chugeb
Mate Gare
Teixty
Jesus
New Prohibition Budget Study Details Next Year Costs
Treasury Secretary Lott releases a study on the probable cost of national Prohibition for the coming year. The report outlines anticipated expenses, awaiting congressional action, with figures tied to 1920 budgetary projections and related administrative needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Bndeatts
Gsi
Fragmented OCR reads like garbled briefs from era
Readable fragments hint at a local news brief or notice with names and places. The garbled text mentions various terms and likely references to individuals, dates, and locations, but the core facts remain unclear.
Survey to study Montana livestock industry and ranch changes
A survey to determine conditions of the live stock industry in Montana and the changes needed on ranches and farms to conform production to market demands. Eastern range counties examined by U S Department of Agriculture and Montana Experiment Station with Dr B Youngblood and others directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgnay
Department of Agriculture
Montana
Nework
Eephithe
U. S
B. Youngblood
Montana Experiment Station
Ricki Witesx
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
V. V. Parr
Buréaurofzaadmal
Midland Empire Fair Highlights Club Work And Agriculture
The Midland Empire Fair showcases expanded club features in agricultural and home economics work for boys and girls. New prizes are offered and departments include farming and beets. A census-influenced survey tracks farm practices, sugar beets, and crop economics across Montana and Wyoming, with 1925 census projections noting growth in population and farm operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artahééd
Billings
Maninger
Bert
Hammon
Elyb
Montuny
Wyoming- IM
Marketing group forms in Montana counties
A preliminary draft shows county turkey marketing associations organizing statewide efforts. Members and leaders anticipate a May target for formal market moves as Montana counties unite under a State Marketing Association to coordinate turkey sales and branding.
Grain and project meeting discuss marketing and soil news
Optinty Agent Gustafson reports wheat progress after recent rains improving germination and vigor. Huntley Project Marketing Association directors meet to plan issuing 2000 in bonds, with farmers already using 3000 pounds of material this spring and interest in calcium cyanide treatment under study.
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Ger. Gustafson
Hiefnetonunty
Gustafson
Women trained in home economics under Smith Hughes law
More than 400 women in 14 Montana towns attended night school home economics instruction last winter under the Smith Hughes vocational education act. Miss Florence Fallgatter, state supervisor at Montana State College, directed the program with local teachers in each city. Cities included Billings Miles City Manhattan Great Falls Helena Butte Bozeman Anaconda Deer Lodge Salesville Whitehall Dillon and Kalispell. Demand for next winter’s classes is already rising with many applications received. a schedule is being prepared and requests from women and organizations are urged to come in early.
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Smith“Hughes
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Helena
Salesville
Whitehall
Dillon
Kalispell
County to Hire Agricultural Agent in Carbon County
County officials and J. C. Taylor of the Montana Extension Service conferred on appointing a county agricultural agent. No immediate hire is planned to allow time for applicants. Grace Garey was appointed home demonstration agent as extension work begins in Carbon County, a leading area for diversified farming in southern Montana.
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Carbon
J. C. Taylor
Montana Extension Service
Carlon County
Grace Garey
Montana
First American Girls Earn Gold Seals on Crow Reservation
A group of Crow Nation girls on the Crow reservation received gold achievement seals for excellence in club work. The Prior clothing club, led by Mrs. M. M. Marshall, honored members Mary the Crane Gladys Holgate Alma Smallbear Elizabeth Blackbird Myrtle Pretty Cool Erma The Other Blackbird Amy Hill Gretchen Full Weasel June Holgate Edna Marsh Esther Stands Over Bull Mary Blackbird Rose the Crane Blanche Bear Below and Lois White Man.
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Crow Indian Reservation
Prior
M. M. Marshall
Mary the Crane
Gladys Holgate
Alma Smallbear
Elizabeth Blackbird
Myrtle Pretty Cool
Erma the Other Blackbird
Amy Hill
Gretchen Full Weasel
June Holgate
Edna Marsh
Esther Stands Over Bull
Mary Blackbird
Rose the Crane
Blanche Bear Below
Lois White Man
Railroad offers transport to extension agents for fairs
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway proposes to move county extension agents and three leading club members from each county on its lines to either the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago or the Minnesota State Fair in St Paul next fall. The counties affected include Fallen Prairie Quster Rosebud Fergus Cascade Chouteau Teton Gallatin and Madison.
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Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
St. Paul
Prairie
Quster
Rosebud
Fergus
Cascade
Chouteau
Teton
Gallatin
Madison
Barberry Eradication Campaign to Continue in Montana
W Popham overseeing barberry cleanup in Montana says the summer effort will persist after removing over 1000 bushes. The program targets reduction of wheat losses from black stem rust, which relies on barberry to complete its life cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
W. Popham
Ffort
Montana Grain Tech Gain Could Lift State Farmers
Continued improvement in Montana grain growing methods at the pace of the last decade may speed the state's recovery from agricultural difficulties. W. Davis, chief of the division of grain standards and marketing, Idaho? No, Montana state department official, notes the benefit surpasses older states with heavy land and equipment investments.
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Montana
Tne
W.? ‘Davis
Division of
State Department of Agriculture
Lewis and Clark Fair Plans At State Grounds
Despite a legislature withheld appropriations a fair at the state fair grounds is planned. Invitations have gone to farmers and stockmen across Montana to participate. Louis Penwell of Helena was elected president of the Fair Board and W. G. Ferguson served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and Clark
State Fair
Montana
Louis Penwell
Helena
W. G. Ferguson
Poultry Grow Guide from Montana State College
Readable excerpt outlines Leghorn and pullet growth targets by age. Leghorns should weigh 1 lb at 8 weeks, 2 lb at 12 weeks, 3 lb at 17 weeks, and 4 lb at 23 weeks. Pullets run lighter: 1 lb at 9 weeks and 2 lb at 15 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P-podltry Hs
Montana State
Colisego
Garfield County Farmers Favor Cattle For Milk And Beef
Garfield county farmers prefer cattle producing both milk and beef. Shorthorns were unloaded at Miles City destined for Garfield county farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield County
Miles
Garfield
Ostbon County Lettuce Industry Faces Uncertain Reputation
A fragmented OCR fragment outlines Ostbon county's lettuce market, noting a producer's shaky reputation and continued industry challenges. References to Vanderioos as a pioneer and market continuation suggest historic instability and debates over leadership and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostbon
Banis
Ea ‘Vanderioos
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