Hearst’s money career contrasted with state tax reform debates
The article contrasts William Randolph Hearst’s rise from a multimillionaire heir to media magnate with Montana politics. It discusses Governor Dixon’s tax reform planks, a proposed central state fund, and the controversy over a state income tax alongside existing views on school funding and expenditure efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
New York
Hearst
George Hearst
California
San Francisco Bulletin
Chicago
Los Angeles
Dixon
Dixon Republican State Convention
Helena
Montana
the Gazette
Montana State Teachers Association
Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs
Bozeman
Miss May Trumper
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
The
Missoulian
Miss Trumper
Three Republican county candidates face no opposition
Horace S. Davis is unopposed for county attorney and repeats after a strong statewide and local reputation. E R Patterson for coroner and O Miller for public administrator also run unchallenged. Primaries show Eric Steensland Margaret J. Hannah and Sol J Craft named to oppose Ruth Sheridan Mrs Deegan and C E Busse though withdrawals by Nov 7 remain possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace S. Davis
E. R. Patterson
O. Miller
Eric Steensland
Margaret J. Hannah
Sol J. Craft
Ruth Sheridan
Farmers Rush to Seize Legislative Power on Wheat Prices
The piece argues wheat at 75 cents a bushel hurts farmers across Montana. It cites good crops but low prices, blames government and state policies, and urges farmer candidates in many counties to gain legislative influence. It stresses farmers must act or bear the blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass
Montana
Pioneer
Gallatin
Park
Stillwater
Wheatland
Meagher
Golden Valley
Carbon
One Good Appointment Chief Justice Callaway Named
Governor Dixon appoints Judge Lew L. Callaway as chief justice of the Montana supreme court to replace the late Theo dore Brantly. Callaway, a Montana native born in Virginia City, is praised for a strong legal career and broad statewide support. His name will appear on the November ballot, with voters urged to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Lew L. Callaway
Theodore Brantly
Supreme Court
Judge Callaway
Montana
Virginia City
Col. Callaway
Call
Local News Briefs From Fergus County Fair and Travel
Mrs M W Barr and Mrs A Stubblefield drove to Lewistown for the Fergus County Fair closing days. Evelyn Nyquist and Miss Bernadette Paton headed to Denver with layovers in Laurel and Cheyenne after summer park work. Robert A Bray returned from Helena with top prizes for honey displays and beeswax. Sheriff Long journeyed from North Dakota to confront a statutory offense charge, reporting good crops but crowded roads. Homeland Circle meets October 12 at Mrs Lindsay’s with Mrs LeRoy Webb assisting. Two costume parties at Higbie home featured backward themes with amusing outfits and games. W D McKenzie party returned from Helena state fair noting dairy cows rising in prominence and a wind-whipped, dusty trip home from Toston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Long
Bellineau
N. D
Enoch Flynm
Springdale
North Dakota
South Africa
Northern Pacific
Glendive
Sidney
Great Northern
W. D. McKenzie
Donald
Robert
Rhebin
Helena
McKenzie
Toston
State income tax petition fails to reach required signatures
The article notes that petitions for a state income tax failed to gather enough signatures to qualify for placement on the ballot, signaling rejection of the measure and leaving the tax proposal unresolved.
Notable Long Ago Guests At Hunters Springs
Items from thirteen years ago mention Mrs. W. H. Patterson and Mrs. J. F. Browning with sons Fred and Allen visiting Hunters Springs. Also note three cars of range horses shipped to Miles City by T. M. Mason and an elevator nearing completion in Big Timber. Dr. and Mrs. M. W. Barr return from a month in Portland Seattle and British Columbia. Brownlee building masonry finished and interior work rushed. A Mitchell car set a 172 mile Big Timber to Helena record with four passengers aboard.
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W. H. Patterson
J. F. Browning and Sons
Fred and Allen
Hunters Springs
Miles City
T. M. Mason
M. W. Barr
Portland
Seattle
Points
British Columbia
Brownlee
Mitchell
A. Whitney
Big Timber
Helena
Whitney
Lew Webb
Paul Severance
Notice to Creditors in Montana Estate Proceeding
In the district court of Montana Sweet Grass County the estate of Lewis Walters deceased is administered by the undersigned administratrix. Creditors must present their claims with vouchers to the court or administratrix by a specified deadline and in the proper form for settlement of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweetross
Lewis Walters
Texas Runner Is Second Newberry Claim
A temporary injunction restraining Secretary of State Staples from placing the name of Earle B. Mayfield on the November ballot was granted in Corsicana by Judge Yawkins Scarborough. The petition insists Mayfield failed to properly report campaign expenses and spent more than the $10,000 legal limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Tex
Staples
Earle B. Mayfield
United States
Yawkins Scarborough
Mayfield
Fifth and last shipencat cattle sale for farmers
The notice announces the fifth and final cattle sale for farmers on Thursday October 19. Cattle and sheep must be in the yards the night before October 18.
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Big Timber Pioneer
Jerome Williams
Sweet Grass County
Foreign Advertising
the American Press, Association
A. Stubblefield
Lewistown
Fergus County
Denver
Evelyn Nyquist
National Park
Laurel
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bernadetta Paton
Robert A. Bray
Homeland Circle
Robert Lindsay
LeRoy Webb
Higbie
D. V. Highie
Texas
Bey
BIG
Monta
Kellogs Mercantile
Big Timbe
J. A
Grand Hotel
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