May Wreck Monument in Montana Legislatures
Helena reports suggest the next legislative assembly may erode the monument Governor Joseph M. Dixon built by creating new counties. The piece notes Dixon’s aim to expand counties and thus political power, while highlighting fiscal strain from added officials and high taxes in new counties. It compares Montana to neighboring states by county counts and populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Legislative Assembly
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Dixon
Pioneer
Northwest
North Dakota
Wyoming
Washington
Oregon
California
The Old-Time Saloon Revisited In Prohibition Era Essay
Omaha World Herald examines fears of returning saloons under changing laws. It argues prohibition altered drinking as a masculine pastime, predicting if repealed the scene would become a mixed social venue rather than a saloon, resembling a museum of memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
Wartburg
Washington
Police Gazette
Beer Stocks Promise and Peril from Early Auto Boom
Helena Independent warns investors about beer stock promises and recalls 1910s auto industry rush. Analysts note promoters hype profits, but statisticians found surprising stock exchange records showing potential misjudgments and disappointments.
The 1910 to 1929 Auto Stock Boom and Its Aftermath
The text traces an equal investment by alleged early 20th century barons in automobile stock, handled by legitimate bankers. It notes the 1910 investment value declining about half by 1929, suggesting caution for future expansion and warning that stock selling history could repeat.
Reed Point social and community notes span Thanksgiving plans
Reed Point items report Mrs. T Deeney leaving for Billings to visit, local couples sightseeing in Billings Laurel and Columbus, church events, a Bible study at the Methodist church, a Passion Play at the gym, and a parish card party. Also noted: a baby born to Mr and Mrs Jack Deeney and the death of Carl Giles in Butte.
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T. Deeney
Baillings
Chester Fraser
Sam DeFrance
Billings and Laurel
James Ingram
Children of
Columbus
James Friend Home
Ruth Bernier
Helena
George Nute
Teetos Ranch
Columus
Jake Wagner
Gladys
Frances Elien
Billings
Abbie Deckert
Laiborn
Geiger
Delilah Bishop
Hey
Betty Lou
A. P. Brumfield
Tom Bare
John Mullen
John
Frank Murphy
Buford
Kenneth Harlan
Kenneth Jr
Ursula
Owl
E. A. Bieber
Familine
Campbell
John Rash
W. L. Bayers
Arthur Neumann
Daug Ter
Elda
Mia Ostenson
John Knapp
John Ross
Harry Sinnoc
Stockade Country
Jack Deeney
Livingston
Jack
B. T. Deeney
Ira Goddard
Tom Friend
Big Timber
Tom
Mr. Goddard
Kenneth
Methodist Church
L. Dean
Marvel Bayers
Iona Brumfield
Lucile Guthrie
P. G. McKeith
Donald
Gene
Jack Baxter
John M. Hiner
Laurel
Carl Hiner
Newton Alexander
Bridger Creek
Sim Guthrie
Selma Peterson
Palmer
George Nate
Joe Deeney
Francis
Bernard
Cecilia
B. T. Deeny
Bernard, Jr
Ray Leckie
Betty
Norman Ostenson
Maveree
Namiot Beach
B. B. Club
Dan Schuyler
Perry Moler
Tom Finc
Rollie Popie
Mettt
Reed Point
Moler
Orphan Brown
A. W. Neumann
P. Roebel
Ibd BA
Robert L. Todd
O .W. Todd
O. L. Todd
Don B. Davison
Perce
Erceraun
Floyd E. Clark
Butte
Wm. Langford
Clifton Booth
Adolf Myrstol
Mae Jackson
Isabel Todd
Doris Roebel
Donald M. Todd
Jack Williams
Melvin Peterson
Langford
Edward Giles
Anton Krone
Carl M. Giles
South Dakota St
Thorndyke
Oy B. Giles
Edward and
Burton
Francis Germain
Charlotte
Erna
Betty Giles
Michigan Congressman James C. McLaughlin Dies in Virginia
Representative James C. McLaughlin of Michigan died suddenly on Tuesday in Marion Virginia. He was the dean of Michigan's delegation in the House and a Republican from the Ninth District. The death was reported to Representative Ketcham.
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Washington
James C. McLaughlin
Michigan
Marion
Ketcham
McLaughlin
Dusting Off The Old Ones and Local Happenings
A miscellany of short notes from Big Timber includes travel, visits, and social events. Dr J H Moore returns from Washington, Regina leaves for Livienne, and Marie Bade marries Karl Fahlgren. Mrs E F Sharp dies of tuberculosis after years of illness. Obsequies for J E Sheridan feature K of P rites, Elk and Big Timber band participation, with a large cemetery service.
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Dan ' T
J. H. Moore
Washington
Charles Bailey
J. A. Lowry
Miss Regina
Mounay
Livienne
Big Timber Band
Mulkern
E. A. Cook
Congregational Church
Chicago
L. C. Bade
Fair Grounds
Marie
Karl Fahlgren
E. F. Sharp
Sharp
Needmore
Yeahs
Sharp Wes
Beatrice
Ake Karnop
Jolly Dutchman
Big Bik
John P. Campbell
Bik
Etta Hatch
Colorado
Con
J. W. Bailey
Omaha
C. A. Caulkins
F. W. Vreeland
Bozeman
J. A. Mulkern
Messrs. Caulkins
Kieinsselink
Gates
Dr. Wearne
Webster High School Debating Society Elects Officers
The Webster high school debating society elected officers on Tuesday with Alva Rees as president Pearl Hanson as vice president Esther Marsh as secretary. The fragment mentions other local names and a court note stating Clark quittal and a vote tally of 11 to 1 then 13 for acquittal.
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Webster Debating Society
Alva Rees
Pearl Hanson
Esther Marsh
Ator McDonnell
Ohare Ggg
Barber Rear
Carl A. Fahlgren
Cauat
Hans
Clark
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the Big Timber
Big Tink
Timbber
Jerome Williams
Miller
Sweet Grass County
United States
Ae Post
Timber
H. O. C. Andrews
McLeod
Casa Nites
J. K. Nelson
Frank Arnold
Thompson, Mack
A. P. O'Leary, M. D
D. Claiborn
M. W. Barr
Timber, Montana
J. D. Herries
Res
Bailey Hardware
Sweet Grass County Creamery
C V. Mosier
Boulder Road
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