Fallon County Gas Tax Fight Poses Road Spending Debate
Fallon county residents weigh keeping gasoline tax and auto license revenue locally versus sending funds to the State Highway Commission for federal aided roads. Proponents argue local control yields cheaper, more numerous miles built by county workers. opponents warn against higher taxes if funds stay with counties and the state road plan advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State Highway Commission
Bureau of Public Roads
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Fallon County
Montana
Baker-Ekalaka
Fallon
Thos. H. McDonald
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Plevna
Ekalaka-Baker
Falcon County
MacDonald
Wind and hail devastate crops across Saskatchewan and fires burn vast timber
A massive storm swept through southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba with wind and hail destroying five to one hundred percent of crops in some areas while flooding sewers and basements in Regina. Forest fires worsened by high winds burned 20 000 acres and remained unchecked with 200 men assigned to critical points. A death occurred near Bonner Idaho as a storm wrecked the region.
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San Francisco
Saskatchewan
Canada
Regina
Sask
Manitoba
Mount Baker National Forest
Wadd
Bacon Creek
Suiattle River
Silesia Creek
Jefferson Secena
Yuma, Ariz
Bonner
Idaho
Destructive California Fires Devastate Priest and Big Oak Flat
A falling tree struck in Priest, Cal, destroying the old mining town on the Big Oak Flat road toward Yosemite. Fifty people became homeless as a blaze seized the area. The fire threatened Big Oak Flat and spread, fought by 500 firefighters. Four major fires burn in northern California forests amid adverse weather, with no full control yet.
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Priest
Cal
Big Oak Flat
Yosemite Valley
California
Chinamen Urge Dragon to End Cholera in Shanghai
In Shanghai on Aug 7 Chinese ceremonies seek aid from the dragon king to halt a cholera outbreak killing over 1,000 daily in native districts and the Pootung area. Foreign concessions remain largely immune with hospitals expanding as officials plead for relief amid dire conditions.
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Shanghai
Pootung
Whangpoo River
Concession
Six Thousand Volts Didn't Kill Workman
Emil Rodiger a section worker on the Milwaukee was shocked by 6000 volts after touching a live wire while repairing after a brush fire near Newton bridge. He survived with burns to the shoulders back and right foot losing two toes. his left foot bears smaller burns. He is about 20 and recovering at Musselshellt? Valley hospital. The dry ground from the brush fire may have prevented immediate death.
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Emil Rodiger
Milwaukee
Rodiger
Musselshetm Valley Hospital
Newton Bridge
Montana Power Company
Vacation Time Library Hours Detailed
The notice lists library hours during vacation with evening sessions from 7 30 to 9 p m on Mondays and two two five time blocks 2 30 to 5 00 and 7 30 to 9 p m.
Uncle Sam Has Closed French Negotiations
Plymouth Vermont August 8 President Coolidge states that wartime debt negotiations with France are closed The French premier Clemenceau letter is the latest outline The debt funding authority passes to Congress once settlements are sent for ratification The Greece debt of about one million dollars is the remaining large item The French settlement awaits French parliamentary and American Senate approval with the House already approving.
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Plymouth
Coolidge
France
United States
Clemenceau
Washington
American Debt Commission
Congress
Secretary Mellon
Treasury Department
Department
Europe
Commission
Greece
American Senate
American House
Church Services in Norwegian and English on August 15 1926
At The Churches announce Lutheran and First Congregational services on Sunday August 15 1926. Lutheran Church led by Rev A A Holbeck with Norwegian at 11 a m and English at 3 p m Grey Cliff English service noted. First Congregational Church under Rev Arthur E Prior Ph D also listed.
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Lutheran Church
A. A. Holbeck
J. A. Lowry
Grey Cliff
First Congregational Church
Arthur E. Prior
St Mark's Episcopal Church Schedules Evening and Morning Services
St Mark's Episcopal Church announces Sunday services at 8 p m with a third Sunday exception. On that third Sunday morning service at 11 a m includes communion. Rev. Leonard K Smith serves as rector.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Leonard K. Smith
St Josephs Church Services on the Sundays at 10 30
Fr Drolet pastor of St Josephs Catholic Church presides over services every second and fourth Sunday at 10 30 a m. The notice lists ongoing weekly worship times and the church leadership.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Fr. Drolet
Evangelical Church Service Schedule
Evangelical Church led by Pastor Rev. N. A. Eller invites. Sunday School at 10 a m and church services at 11 o'clock cautioning attendees about timing and leadership.
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Evangelical Church
N. A. Eller
Estate of James L. Marvin Administrated in Sweet Grass
Creston Crest administrator of the estate of James L. Marvin deceased announces that claims or demands must be presented within four months after the first publication to Chas W Campbell at Goodkind Building Big Timber Montana. Public notice dated July 1926 with publication Aug 5 12 19 26 and Sept 2.
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James L. Marvin
Creston Crest
Chas, W. Campbell
Goodkind
Big Timber
Montana
Sweet Grass
Creston
Crest
Public Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Suit in Montana
Thacker Bond and Mortgage Company sues Carl and Anna Moline and others in Sweet Grass County seeking foreclosure of a $1000 mortgage on Lots 1 2 and S half NE Quarter Sec 4 T3N R17E. The defendants must answer within 20 days or risk default judgment. Venue includes Farmers State Bank and Kropp spouses and Robert C. Lyon. notices dated August 11 1926 with publications Aug 12 and Sept 2 1926.
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District Court
Sixth Judicial District
Carl Moline
Anna Moline
C. E. Shoemaker and Company
Montana Principal Meridian
Sweet Grass County
Montana
J. E. Rees
Notice of Sale in Sweet Grass County Montana
The estate of Louis Strand deceased will sell at public auction on Saturday, August 21, 1926 at 2 PM at the Big Timber Court House. Real estate described as parts of Sections 34 and 35 in Township 1 S Range 15 E totaling 320 acres, plus personal property including a cast iron stove and a Stewart shearing machine. Terms: 10 percent cash balance on court confirmation. administrator’s deed for real property. Creston L. Crest, Administrator. Dates July 29 to Aug 19, 1926.
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District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass County
Louis Strand
United States of America
Big Timber
Owil
United States
Stewart
Lars Skipstad
Creston L. Crest
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Fallon County Club
James H. Wick
J. J. Gallagher
Bear Creek Coal
R. A. Traver
Ana
Yellowstone
Ask
O. Nordstrom
Mont
Teperoce
Yellowstone Park
Rocky Mts
Helena Butte
Inland Parke
Pacific Northwest
Rainier Park
Alaska
Dragon
C. J. Ellingson
Motor Inn
W. A. Conwell
Uncle Sam
Seventh Day Adventists
A. J. Lockett
Oie
UIE
Wm. V. Beers
Billings
Professional Directory
Frank Arnold
Thompson Block
Livingston, Montana
J. W. Church
Masonic Building
A. P. O'Leary
Big Timber Hospital
DR. D. Claiborn
L. W. Baskett
Montana Power Co
Black Big Timber, Montana
DR. M W. Barr
Montina
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