Governor Erickson Praises Tuberculosis Fight in Montana
The governor commends the Montana Tuberculosis Association and the Christmas seal drive. He notes a drop in death rates from tuberculosis from 11.8 to 7.6 per thousand between 1915 and 1924, credits the association’s efforts, sanitarium program, and health education, and urges strong public support for the annual sale following Thanksgiving through Christmas.
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Erickson
State Tuberculosis Association
Montana
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Unluckiest Arkansas lawmaker in hospital after crash
J. W. Parker of Menia known as the unluckiest man in Arkansas is back in hospital with a fractured thigh after a car accident. He previously lost a leg, then an arm and an eye, and fractured two ribs in the 1925 session.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
J. W. Parker
Menia
General Assembly
Parker
Early Melville pioneers and the Sweet Grass stock era
The narrative recalls 1882 to 1891 in Melville and Sweet Grass, recounting H O Iickox opening a store, post office establishment, sheep introductions by Puett and Nevin, and a brutal winter loss. It notes wagon freight from Bozeman, pricing of staples, wages, first births, marriages, and the shift from cabins to modern homes underpinned by thriving sheep and cattle farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Iickox
Melville
Willam Puett
Messrs. Veasey and McDonnell
Las. Duffey
Big Timber Creek
California
Iss
Montana
O. B. Nevin
American Fork
Puett
Bozeman
Nour
Fort Benton
Judge Strong
Judith Gap
Howard Bros
Howard & MeAllister
Sweet Grass Creek
Goleman Puett
Big Timber
Big Timber. Mrs. Ellingson
Clausen
Fallang
B. QO. Forsythe
Oscar Eliingson
Thomas Dahl
Andrew Berg
Vanie Ffovem
Hint
Local Notes From Reed and Boulder Districts
Eighteen years ago Leo Carper is up today from Reed on business. T. W. Overhuls visits Grey Cliff for medical treatment. Frank Webber buys Edward Hughes ranch on Main Boulder adjoining his home. Phil Cook purchases 80 acres from William Nelson on East Boulder for 800 and 80 more from Frank Webber. CG Hathaway moves into Episcopal rectory. assists at Dier Browning. Teachers’ exam results list Ellen Dunstan Anna O’Donnell Dolly Wade Bessie Keith Stella West. George W. Baker reports from Main Boulder. H Rothermel of St Joseph Mo visiting Mrs Rothermel at Longhouse helping at post office. Local Shriners in Helena for annual meeting: W L Shanks S A Perrine HN Witten FF B Mitchell Carl Anderson. Lea Carper sells 160 acre Reed ranch to PLL Hix and J T Murphy for 38000 with personal property. Friends learn Nettie DeVries wed to George Buerkley of Walnut Neb at Roberts Mont Nov 28 with Rev J F Dunlop officiating and hosting guests.
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Leo Carper
Reed
T. W. Overhuls
Grey Cliff
Frank Webber
Edward Hughes
Boulder
Claus Mydland
Mr. Webber
Phil Cook
William Nelson
CG. O. Hathaway
Fourth Avenue
Mr. Hathaway
Dier- Browning
Court House
Ellen Dunstan
Anna O'Donnell
Dolly Wade
Bessie Keith
Stella West
George W. Baker
H. Rothermel
St. Joseph
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. A. Rupert
Melville, Mont
Hampshires
McLeod
Frank Kloeckner
J. A A. Lowry & Co
van Cleve
Wig Timber Canyon
Wheatland
Sweet Grass
Mel N
I. T. Stevens
Harlowton
Reed Point State Bank
Melville Commercial Co
Ed Brannin
Big Timber Pioneer Office
Lea
Bear Creek Coal
R. A. Traver
Fair Store Corner
Jake Magelssen
Blue Bird Tea Room
Charles Dalton
Clara Grosfield
N. J. Burnett
Big Timber Building & Loan Association
J. A. Lowry
Treas
Jack Watt
C. Wi
Allen
K. Rennebaum
I. N. Colby
Evangelical Church
Phe
W. Otl Crowley
West Clark
Livingston, Mont
Deer Creek Ladies Aid
Deer Creek
Starlowton
Ts Timber
Thre
Rim
G. W Moore
Gibson
Cook
Call Cook Hotel
Logan
Grand Hotel
Higgins Block
Missoula
B. Serviston
Box
Billings
Mammoth
Gold Bank
Mary Barnes
Reed Point
Mont
Grarlings
P. O
O. J. Ellingson
Motor Inn
Big Timber Auto Exchange
Sam Cleveland
J. A. Lowry & CO
Times
Sweet Grass County
Swift Grain CO
E. M. Busha
Pioneer
Pal
Buick
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Buick Motor CO
Flint, Michigan
General Motors Corporation
Big Timber Garage
Big Timber Express
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