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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
2
The act proposes submitting to Montana voters at the 1908 general election an amendment to Article XII Section 9. It sets tax rates of up to 3 mills, with tiered reductions at higher property values, and requires a majority vote to raise rates. Separate ballots mark for or against the amendment. Approval dated March 7, 1907.
The document certifies the enactment of an amendment to Article 12 of Montana’s Constitution on revenue and taxation, proposing an increased tax levy. Approved by the Tenth Legislative Assembly and signed by Secretary of State A. N. Yoder in Helena on July 1908.
The Legislature proposes submitting to Montana voters at the next general election an amendment to Article XII Section 14 to appoint a State Depository Board led by the Governor, State Auditor, and State Treasurer. The board would designate depositories for all state funds and determine interest rates. The treasurer would be protected from liability for deposited funds unless caused by his own neglect or dishonorable conduct. Profit from public moneys or improper use by any public officer would be a felony with disqualification from public office.
Fragmentary record cites testimony dated March 6 1907 and a notarized oath in Helena on July 13 1908. The text references the care and management of the State Treasurer and appears as part of a formal attestation or legal document.
Bray the butcher reports the highest market price paid for poultry delivered to his market this season. The figure reflects strong demand from local buyers and steady supply of fowl priced at premium levels.
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