Flying Squadron Draws Thousands to Helena Parade
Helena on April 26 witnessed a large turnout for the flying circus and a victory parade celebrating the county loan quota. Governor Stewart attended a reception for airmen hosted by World War veterans. Major Spatz flew to Great Falls, damaged his plane, then returned by car. A giant eagle circled the performance as spectators viewed an unplanned show. Helena Odd Fellows closed the holiday with a centenary parade and floats.
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Helena
Butte
Governor Stewart
Carl Spatz
State Board Considers Big Sale of Lands
Helena April 25. The state board of land commissioners discussed issuing patents to fourth class state lands near cities and within three miles. They also considered selling unplatted public lands under senate bill 114. House bill 272 allows patents for compliant buyers who have paid and not defaulted. senate bill 114 approves finalizing sales of unplatted fourth class lands.
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Helena
State Board of Land Commissioners
State Land Office
Hoover ultimatum warns Germans to end strikes or face starvation
Berlin reports Herbert Hoover as director general of the Inter Allied Relief warning Germany that sustained strikes and disorder threaten food supplies. The Boersen Zeitung describes Hoover's note as an ultimatum, claiming America will withhold grain and fat exports if order does not return, placing equal urgency to Entente peace conditions.
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Berlin
Germany
Herbert Hoover
Inter-Allied Relief Organization
Unregistered bull at large leads to first Snociden County prosecution
In Plentywood on April 2 an unregistered bull near Dooley was seized by Deputy Sheriff Feetham after it ran at large. Owner Fred Scheltes was arrested and freed on $250 via Justice L Olsen. This marks the first prosecution under the new wire and public safety law in Snociden County.
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Plentywood
Dooley
Fred’ Scheltes
Sherif H
Feetham
Justice of the Peace L
Olsen
Snociden
County Commissioners Conclude Special Road District Actions
Big Timber Montana April 25 119. The board met in special session to hear a petition establishing a special road district in White Beaver precinct No 10 with majority voter support. Directors James Stephens Frank Mehlberg and Earl McMullen named. 40 percent of district taxes to be set aside until local levy begins. Boundaries for districts 5 12 73 adjusted to align with district 1. Bridge work awarded to Berkeland and pool bids rejected for Greycliff approach. Geo A Leasby named MT Good Roads rep for Sweet Grass County. Board adjourned.
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Big Timber
Mont
Board of County Commissioners
Myoto
Wogon
John
W. A. Curl
Lew Webb
A. Sheridan
White Beaver
James Stephens
Frank Mehlberg
Earl McMullen
A. J. Pool
Greycliff
Beard
Gunder Berkeland
Boulder River
J. A. Harader
Eastern Montana Good Roads Association
Butcher License Law Put Into Statutes in Montana
The act defines duties for cattle slaughter and meat sales. It requires hides with ears attached to be kept for inspection, cattle brands recorded, and monthly affidavits filed with officials. It imposes slaughter licenses, tag and inspection systems for beef, and penalties for violations.
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Sheriff Long
Pioneer
Legislative Assembly
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State Board
Montana
Churchill & Amery Service
John T. Esp
Sheridan
California
Choice
Stockman
Sawyer’s
VanCamp
Swift
J. M. Saw
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