Special Six Months Course at Billings Polytechnic
The Eaton brothers founded Billings Polytechnic twelve years ago and built a major western school with 11 brick and stone buildings, a 175 acre irrigated farm, a 120 acre stock ranch, and total property valued at 50 000. Donations exceeded 150 000 locally with 75 000 from John D Losekamp, plus 25 000 from James J Hill for the farm, and over half a million dollars for maintenance. The institution offers open admission to all, year rounds, and a six month winter course beginning November 15, designed to fit farm boys and girls into spring work. A new auto tractor course will have a dedicated building and equipment by December.
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Billings Polytechnic Institute
Montana
Polytechnic
Billings
Eaton Brothers
West
John D. Losekamp
James J. Hill
Polytechnic Farm
Montiana
Poly
The
Nork
Montana Power and Its Industry Driven Growth
The Montana Power Company illustrates how mining fueled industrial expansion in Montana. Mines and railroads spurred vast hydro electric investment, supplying 38,000 customers across 60 towns while industry pays the majority of revenue, linking state prosperity to industrial development.
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Montana Power Company
Montana
The First Little Ships Cross Atlantic Echoes
A 35 foot yawl voyage by three youths recalls ancient Yankee seafaring as recounted in America's Merchant Marine study by the Bankers Trust Co New York. The piece notes big profits from distant cargoes that revived the 18th century seafaring spirit.
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Atlantic
America
Bankera Trust Co
New York
Awakening American Seafaring Spirit and Ship Sizes
The article recalls early ship sizes from 30 to 180 tons and notes 1729 shipbuilding of 389 vessels totaling 20 000 tons, averaging about 50 tons per ship. It argues for renewed U S maritime strength with government aid and a future of 16 000 to 20 000 ton vessels for young Americans.
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Winthrop
Medford
Joshua Raynes
Bath
U. S
Taxes Added to Prices in Federal System
The article argues that war era taxes are still added to prices by manufacturers and retailers. It contends the system drains capital from production and investment, hindering industry and development, and calls for more equitable laws.
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Uncle Sam
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Sean Yen
Berry's Grocery
Western Electric Power & Ligh
Town & Country Electric Co
Basin, Wyo
Billings Polytechnic
Purity
W. F. Stipe
Prop
Nadler
Notary Publican
Lou Blakesley
Basin
Wyoming
Goodrich
Court House
J. R. Goodrich
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