Pioneer Editor Monument Plans Highlight Missoula Gathering
Members of Montana journalism prepare for the state association meeting in Missoula October 3 to 6. Notable speakers include Ambassador Gerard and Theodore Roosevelt. The program features papers on government advertising, print paper buying, water rights, university inspection, and a Mullan monument dedication in Bonner.
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Montana
Pr. Paring
State Association
Missoula
Gillaly
Peterson
Gerard
Theodore Roosevelt
J. D. Scanlan
Miles City
H. H. Howard
Bozean
Mullan
Bonner
Country Club
J. A. Gillully
Lewistown
State University
Hilcott
A. L. Stone
Ellis’ Temple
School of Journalism
W. L. Murphy
Missoula Chamber of Commerce and
Rotary Club
J. A. Gilluly
Montana State Press Association
M. J. Hutchens
Missoulian
W. W
Orphans' Dream to Be Realized in Spokane Home
Pioneer Montana engineer L. W. Hutton, a former Northern Pacific cab crewman and Burke Hercules mine investor, donates 250000 to Spokane Ladies Benevolent Society to build a real home for Northwest orphans. The project honors his own orphan childhood and aims to house children in a permanent, memory filled residence.
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Montana
Spokane
Northwest
Ladies Benevolent Society
L. W. Hutton
Northern Pacific
Old North Coast Limited
Cosur
Hutton
Dedication of Gold Creek Monument Honors Mills Family
Mrs. L. A. Edmunds of Absarokee presided as dedication marker was unveiled at Gold Creek honoring Captain James H. Mills Montana's first newspaper editor. The monument commemorates Montana's first gold discovery with the Mills family linked to the event.
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Cheely
Montana Newspaper Association
Great Falls
L. A. Edmunds
Absarokee
John (Morony) Lalor
James H. Mills
Montana
Gold Creek
You Can Tell the People Who Have Iron in Their Blood
An advertising feature touts Nuxated Iron as a cure for tiredness and weakness. Dr. Bauer praises iron in the blood, claiming strong health and stamina from iron supplementation. The ad promises dramatic strength gains within weeks and offers a money-back guarantee if results are not met.
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New.york
N. J
Bauer
Boston
Ran
Ailin Sau
Dias
Cederien
E. Saner
Save Gasoline Campaign Urges Careful Car Use
Montana motorists and farmers join a national Save Gasoline drive. The National Association, with state clubs and garages, urges economical driving to ensure ample fuel for war needs. Guidance covers carburetor tuneups, lean mixtures, leak prevention, proper lubrication, tire inflation, and avoiding unnecessary idling and speed.
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Montana
National Association
Bureau of Mines
Good Roads Organizations
Army
van H. Manning
United States Army
United States
Newspaper Contest Stunt Prompts Subscriptions Windfall
In Montana and Helena stories, Bill Tremblay of Miles City funds a Billings Gazette subscription until 1951 to back a Miss Coleman in a contest with votes from paid advance subscriptions. Bob Flynn recalls a Helena Record scheme using ministers to boost votes, paid in advance. The piece notes a 1950s law limiting premiums and comments on public opinion and life.
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Bob Flynn
Helena
W. A
Bill) Tremblay
Miles City
Internal Revenue Department
Montana
Internal Revenue
Bill
Billings
Tom Butler
Butte
Jos. D. Scanlan
Miles City Star
Honolulu
Japan
Leona Keil
Sam Gebo
South America
Elizabeth Coleman
Cow Town
Miss Coleman
Bill’s
United States Marshal’s Office
Wyoming
Great Falls
Flynn
Bob
Congressional Action Wanted on Gasoline Use and Alcohol Manufacturing
Reports call for reduced car riding for pleasure to save gasoline and urge Congress to modify regulations on industrial alcohol production. The aim is to allow distilleries to use waste products and cereals to supply cheaper fuel while easing restrictions under the food laws. Farmers are encouraged to utilize waste products and new refining methods to support fuel supply for the government and public use.
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Congress
State News Digest From Montana Towns
Local notes report resignations and new projects across Montana towns. Postmaster Tintin-ger resigns. water bonds pass. artist A R Walker reported missing near Livingston. W C T U to convene in Havre in October. track work on Hesper-Rapelje line begins. Helena merchants Orlando dead. Forsyth sues over telephones. new wing at Whitefish high school. farm loan bodies form in Big Timber and Galata. horse thefts in Havre. 5000 catfish planted in Yellowstone. Great Falls moves to weekly payday system and editor change at Equity News. oil wells near Plentywood drilling. Stillwater county saloon licenses refused. German flag riot in Denton. Belt miners reopen old mine. Polson boys band forming. Montana to receive state road aid funds. Opportu nity mail route carrier is first rural woman. Roundup mine resumes. Billings club women host Second Montana soldiers. Hobson to lead national prohibition drive in Montana. Norris resigns from exemption board. Conrad oil and gas drilling to resume. army cavalry in Livingston. Murray transfers water plant. Rambouille prize bull bought. Pearson son wounded in Canada. municipal league picks Helena for next meet. state revenue shows Montana gains with higher income taxes.
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Livingston
A. R. Walker
New York
Havre
Montana
Laurel
Hesper-Rapelje
Northern Pacific
Helena
Louis Hillebrecht
Forsyth
Horkan
Big Timber
U. S. Land Bank
Spokane
Billings
Yellowstone
U. S
Great Falls
B. and M
Herbert M. Peet
Equity News
Montana Society of Equity
Plentywood
Galata
Marias Farm Loan Association
Federal Land Bank
Columbus
Board of County Commissioners
Stillwater County
Park City
Absarokee
Lewistown
L. Graf
Denton
Belt
George H. Stanton
Associlates
Opportunity
Klein
Second
Jos. Pope
Anti Saloon League
Richmond P. Hobson
Edwin L. Norris
S. J. Crowley
Conrad
National Guard
James A. Murray
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Montana Oil Company
Annual Meeting OF Press Association
Hils’ Temple
Chester Naramore
John H. Wiggins
Petroleum Division
England
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
NAOC
Bill Tremblay
Miles Orry
Cascade
F. A. Tintinger
Eureka
Monidair Trust Company
Murray
R. G. Tandy
Fairy Creek
Salt Lake
Conrad—George Pearson
Canadian Overseas Forces
Liverpool
Montana Municipal League
N. A. Ward
W. M. Johnson
H. W. Brown
Cascad
Montna
M. N. A—Whk
White Sulphur Springs
White Sulpher Springs
Security Ink Works
Great Falls, Montan
Photos
Thre Gibson Stubio
Gindle
Ave
Harry HH. McCole
S. O. Huseth
Optometrist
Optician
Boulder Hot Springs
J. M. Reynolds
Houston
Washington
Herman Page
D. C
Jas Henderson
Burbank
Horticultural Hall
Fuller Avenue
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Broadwater
State Nursery. & Seed CO
Prs PE
Pyar
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