Public Land Rulings Digest June on Homesteads and Desert Lands
The June digest summarizes rules on public lands including swamp land grants override by older grants, no sale or disposal through settlement or filing, and that an equitable title arises only after final receipt or proof. It covers heirs, second entries, residence and good faith in homesteads, desert land proof burdens, and entry rules near water bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Department
Gilbert Satrang
Blaze in Dining Car Delays North Coast Limited Near Springdale
A westbound North Coast Limited train near Springdale caught fire in the dining car after Big Timber, delaying service about thirty minutes. Firefighters used buckets to extinguish the blaze, caused by sparks from the locomotive, with some damage to side planks and curtains but the car remained in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast Limited
Springdale
Gossip of Interest in Washington and National Affairs
Washington dispatch notes House post office expenditures controversy over a $1600 portrait voucher and secret use of funds. Express companies plan sweeping tariffs after interstate inquiry. Senate reciprocity debate stalls amid lengthy amendments. Speculation on Speaker Clark easing path for Folk versus Woodrow Wilson. Montana leads in sheep with 4,978,963 head in 1910. Wyoming 4,676,306. Colorado 1,313,038.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House Committee On
Post Office Department
State Department
Judge Day
John Hay
Knox
Messrs. Hay
New York Merchants Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clark
Missouri
Folk
Woodrow Wilson
Montana
United States
Wyoming
Colorado
Foley's Honey and Tar for Coughs and Colds
Advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in a yellow package as effective for coughs and colds for both children and adults. It claims no opiates or harmful drugs and is signed by W Richards urging refusal of substitutes.
Dr A J Motherall Posed as Doctor in Montana Towns
A man calling himself Dr A J Motherall, once of Deer Lodge, Montana, traveled from Melville to Big Timber and Billings, cashing fake checks for cash. Victims spread 50 to 60 dollars each while he posed as a practitioner then vanished, later found to be an ex convict with medical knowledge and no Livingston bank account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Melville
A. J. Motherall
Deer Lodge, Mont
Mr. Martin
National Park Bank
Livingston
Sweet Grass
C. T. Bennett
Big Timber
James
Livingston Bank
Billings
Cleve Dallman
Mr. Dallman
Esculapius
Deer Lodge
Dallman
Motherall
Express firms pledge single grade rate to Montana routes
A saving to shippers is promised as express companies announce a rate cut starting Aug 1 after an interstate commerce commission order. All packages moved over two or more lines to local points will be charged one graduate rate instead of multiple, cutting costs for Montana shipments and simplifying origin to destination charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana
Missouri
Mississippi
Wool Clip Tops in Quality in Montana and U.S. Trade
The Montana wool harvest remains a key regional asset as the Big Timber shipments exceed 3,000,000 pounds with record cleaning improving value. Secretary Brownlee notes the 25 year peak in quality and yields, while U.S. wool import and production trends show rising totals and varied origins from the United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, and other regions, with domestic sources led by Wyoming Montana and Idaho.
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Montana
Brownlee
Sweet Grass Wool Growers Association
America
United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Tasmania
South America
Canada
Russia
Turkey
Asia
Argentina
Europe
Southeastern Asia
Wyoming
New Mexico
Idaho
Ohio
Oregon
Utah
California
Michigan
Colorado
Delaware
Rhode Island
Prepare Your Exhibits for Northwest Land Shows in 1911
Farmers should prepare prize grain samples for upcoming Northwest Land shows in St Paul in December. The Northwestern Development league will link growers with state exhibit organizers. Select well matured heads with bright straw free from rust. store in a dark place, tie bundles four to six inches in diameter, and strip leaves with a sharpened stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Montana
Minnesota
North Dakota
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
St. Paul
Northwestern Development League
Cows Hit by Passenger Train Near Town
A west pasture near town saw several cattle, including Swendson and Webster stock, struck by an east bound passenger train after the gate was opened. Swendson’s cow died shortly after and Webster’s cow suffered severe injuries with doubtful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Swendson
S. G. Webster
Northern Pacific
Mr. Swendson
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Secretary of Interior
Attorney General
Clark & Wright
Chandler
Haynes
State of Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
Trip
Dunphy
Senate
Taft
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