Kalispell “knocker” Harbert draws Montana ire over irrigation claims
The piece denounces James Harbert of Kalispell as a chief critic of other Montana regions for alleged nonirrigated farming viability. It cites rainfall comparisons, defends eastern and central Montana, and mocks Harbert’s statements as narrow minded. It also notes related land policy amendments advanced by Senator Carter affecting coal lands and settler rights, expected to reduce taxes.
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Kalispell
James Harriet
Flathead County
St. Paul
Montana
Harbert
Flathead
Sweet Grass
Mr. Harbert
Exmayor
St. Paul Dispatch
Annanias Club
Carter
Senator Carter
Committee On Public Lands
Senator Dixon
New York State
Hale
Opposition to western irrigation drives national debate
The piece argues eastern and southern lawmakers oppose western irrigation to reclaim arid lands. It cites Taft era bonds, argues irrigated farms vastly outproduce rain fed fields, and claims irrigation raises national wealth while not imposing direct taxes on individuals. It questions eastern editors and U S officials, urging readers to scrutinize lawmakers.
A CREDIT TO MONTANA BILLINGS POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEDICATED
The piece honors Billings Polytechnic Institute in Montana, founded with local generosity led by John D Losekamp. It notes a first term enrollment above one hundred, the first graduation, and broad curriculum including classical studies manual training and agriculture. Educators and philanthropists from the east show interest and provide promised endowments contingent on local support.
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Montana
Billings
Losekamp
Helping Montana Settlers Suffer No More Patent Delays
Government aims to end vexatious delays in securing patents for Montana homesteads. Settlers will no longer be forced to defend prolonged claims or face hindrances to rightful land titles.
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Montana
Commission's Good Work Reduces Express Rates in Montana
Montana's railroad commission ordered express companies to cut rates after hearing evidence showing these firms are subsidiaries of railroads and pay high dividends on inflated capital. The commission found water added to stock allowed excessive tolls, counting on millions in capitalization for profits, and noted shippers face three to four times the charges of neighboring states. The action aims to align Montana rates with those elsewhere.
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Montana
Railroad Commission
Protesters at Washington parade clash with race beliefs
The article reports that men protesting against black participation in a Washington Sunday school convention parade claim Blacks will not reach heaven or will be segregated from whites. The piece questions the hypocrisy of a faith preaching brotherhood while endorsing racial division.
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Washington
Heaven
Brotherhood of Man
Eastern donors boost plans for new state institute
Committed backers from the east pledge funds and a wealthy donor promises a building for an educational institute. The revised aims emphasize accessibility for those with limited means and wider state benefits. Taft supports a $30 million irrigation bill, aiming to ease passage in the House. In Salt Lake a liquor case ends with a dismissed verdict after the evidence bottle disappears and jurors breathe not admissible.
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Salt Lake
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