Montana Power Co Winners Scattered All Over Montana
The Montana Power Company mailed 27 prize checks for its May essay contest on the advantages of cooking electrically. A total of 3900 in prizes was awarded for papers under 500 words with 1060 entries statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Power Co
Montana
Montens Power Company
Hatte
Butte
FE. B. Donohue
N. Warren
Helena
Mont
Jessie E. Richardson
S. Willson Ave
Bozeman
Ruth J. Nicol
Floral Blvd
General William Booth of Salvation Army Fame Dead
Gen William Bramwell Booth former head of the Salvation Army died at his Hadley Wood England home Sunday night after celebrating his 73rd birthday on March 3 He led the army for 54 years including 18 as commander in chief His removal in 1928 sparked internal upheaval and a high council battle Booth was known as Father of the World's Poor and Bishop of the Church of the Poor He inherited command from his father founder William Booth and married Eleanor Soper with two sons and five daughters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley Wood
England
William Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Mary
Army
Jong Miness
Doctor Milne
John Weir
Dr. Milne
Milne
Booth
High Council
Sonbery
Thames
General Booth
Rooth
Stems
Church of the Poor
Nicerel Rooth
Salvathon Army
William Booth
Halifax
Bramwell Booth
Ter
Eleanor Soper
Sovernment
Elkhart Lawyers Held In South Bend Killing
Three Elkhart attorneys and an auto salesman were held in South Bend after a road house shooting that killed Edward Blankett, a Mishawaka politician. Burke Sievers Kramer and Markel questioned. Burke and Sievers wounded. Kramer struck after reaching for a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Elkhart
Edward Blankett
Mishawaka
Blankett
Hawley O. Burke
Alex Sievers
Martin M. Kramer
Terre Haute
Orrin H. Markel
Elkhart County
Kramer
C. B. Cramparker
Ethel Hoyer
Road House
Olivers
Burke
Sicver
Berke
Blankert
Barker
Mathel
Sievers
Notre Dame
Trotsky Requests UK Visit as New Labour Faces Policy
Leon Trotsky, in exile near Constantinople, seeks permission from Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to visit England for urgent medical treatment and to oversee English publication of his autobiography. The Labour government weighs recognizing the Soviet Union and restoring diplomatic ties, awaiting Moscow’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leon Trotzky
England
Constantinople
Great Britain
Russia
Red Army
Ramsey MacDonald
Peru
Trotsky
Foreign Office
Soviet Union
Trotzky
Moscow
Leon Trotsky
Central Asia
Communist Party
Midland Empire Fair designates special days at Elings
The Midland Empire Fair at Elings sets September 2 to 6 as special days led by Governor John E. Erickson opening Monday. Montana Day Billings Day Dude Ranchers Day Wyoming Day Kiwanis Day Pioneer Day Woman's Club Day Lions Rotary American Legion Midland Empire Day and two more. The board designates every day as Children's Day with free admission for 12 and under.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elings
J. M. Bresnahan
Montana
John E. Erickson
Billings
Wyoming
Woman’s Club
Lions’ Club
Midland Empire
Rotary Club
Rotaryang
South Central
American Legion
Generous Man Inspires Caution in Chemistry Lab
A teacher urges students to proceed carefully during an experiment, stressing risk of explosions and emphasizing safety in the laboratory. The message frames responsibility and collective care around scientific work.
Palace Reclaims Historic Empire Era Treasury Site
A palace restoration repurposes an eighth century imperial complex as a national treasury museum and storehouse. The plan preserves artifacts while housing modern archival spaces and public exhibits.
The Universal Provider
A curious line notes that a buyer for a drag store is the only man who truly needs to shout everything, attributed to Daleth Her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Universal Provider
Daleth Her
Midland Empire Fair to Offer Free Admittance for Children
The 1929 Midland Empire Fair at Billings will admit all children 12 years and under free. J. M. Bresnahan announces season tickets selling for $2 covering five days and nights from September 2 to 6. The program promises fireworks, a boxing show by the American Legion, a $15,000 speed purse, four bands, a $20,000 amusement budget, and a monster rodeo with open rail rates for many origins. Final return date September 9.
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Midland Empire
Billings
J. M. Bresnahan
West
Montana
Casper
Newcastle
Wyoming
Ram sale entries close for Midland Empire Fair Billings
Entries for a ram sale at the Midland Empire Fair in Billings close July 1 under the Montana Woolgrowers Association. The sale on September 5 aims to connect buyers and sellers of purebred stock for small farms, with Murray E Stebbins as superintendent and strong support from State College and extension service. A wool show accompanies the sale. 4% meritorious ram lots will be offered. A complete flock catalogue will be issued after entries close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Montana Weelgrowers’ Association
J. M. Bresnahan
Murray E. Stebbins
Woolgrowers’ Association
Midland Empire
Stebbins
Forest Cover and Timber Volume in New Mexico Report
New Mexico shows forested areas covering about one third of the state. Timber volume totals around 15,000,000 board feet in the latest survey, indicating substantial but uneven wood resources across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Midland Empire Fair Premium Book Shows Record Crowns
The Midland Empire Fair in Billings runs September 2 to 6 with a larger premium list and more cash awards than ever. The premium book, containing 250 prizes, will be sent to last year’s exhibitors and is available upon request to manager J. M. Bresnahan. The book details rules, award amounts, class numbers, and special prizes while outlining the fair’s educational aims and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
J. M. Bresnahan
Bresnahan
Board of Fair Commissioners
Notice to Creditors in L. R. Zellers Assignment
In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of Montana Sweet Grass County, the assignment for the benefit of creditors of L R Zellers was made on June 1 1929. Creditors are required to present their claims with vouchers sworn by the claiming party on or before July 1 1928 to the assignee Chas W Campbell at Big Timber Montana. Publication dates June 13 20 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
L. R. Zellers
L. RA. Zellers
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Chas. W. Campbell
Tax Sale Notice for Sweet Grass County Montana
Notice of tax sale scheduled Friday July 12 1929 between 10 a m and 3 p m in front of the Sweet Grass county treasurer office Big Timber Montana. Delinquent 1928 taxes with interest penalties and costs due must be paid to stop sale. Public delinquent list available for inspection. CG A Bishop Treasurer Sweet Grass County Montana. Pub June 20 27 and July 4 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass
Montana
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
CG. A. Bishop
Rebels Attack Venezuelan Garrison Led by Urbina
A band of about 100 Venezuelan rebels seized Curacao arms and attacked Velva de Cora garrison in Venezuela. Officials reported many rebels escaped or were captured, with several soldiers killed and Capt. Rafael Simon Urbina leading the raid and taking part in prior Fort Amsterdam actions. The government pursues Urbina and has tried to extradite him unsuccessfully.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Curacao
Velva de Cora
Rafael Simon Urbina
Fort Amsterdam
Willemstad
Urbina
Urhina
Oil executives clash at Hoover conference in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs the Hoover oil conference seethes as large operators and independents push rival plans to curb waste and overproduction. Independent producers urge a one dollar per barrel tax to cut storage, while the American Petroleum Institute backs a state aided interstate compact. Finney notes conservation permits will be renewed if work obligations are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Governors
Hoover
Mark W. Regna
United States
American Petroleum Institute
Gome
Institute
F. BR. Finney
So-Lestor
Department of the Interior
Mr. Finney
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G. H. Nicol
Batte
W. S. Evans
Hutte
J. H. Carr
Agnes Farrell
N. F. Boesen
Livingston
Ee Wm. E. Crompton
Jessie M. Lytle
Great Falls
Donahue
Gen
Midland Fair
Constantinopies
Palace
Museun
Midland
Billings Fair
Midland Empire Fair
Old Garrison
Professional Directory
Frank Arnold
Thompson Block
Livingston, Montana
A. P. Cleary
M. D
Commercial Bank Bidg
DR. D. Claiborn
Big Thuber
Mentane
Bly
Mentene Power Co
Mentas
W. Barr
J. J. Gallagher
Bear Creek Coal
R. A. Traver
Thin Met
Willys-Knight
Whippet
Dodge Brothers
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