Lands Restored to Public Domain Along Three Montana Rivers
Senator Carter notes Secretary Ballinger ordered restoration of lands along the Jefferson, Madison and Beaverhead rivers and their tributaries, revoking the February 16 1909 withdrawal. The public protested the move, as the lands were slated for dry land farming and the government had sought to study potential power sites.
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Jefferson
Madison
Beaverhead
Interior Department
Carter
Ballinger
Jefferson, Madison
Montana
Notable Deaths and Events Across Nations and Regions
World figures mourn Marion Crawford and Modjoska the actress who died in Los Angeles with burial planned in Poland. Algernon Swinburne's death at 72 and Ethan Allan Hitchcock's passing at 74 are noted alongside political shifts in St. Louis and anti tipping laws in Washington. Immigration to Canada rises, wheat prices climb on Chicago market, and the Louisville exposition opens with Taft presiding. An Nevada ruling may curb the divorce mill, and Alaska-Yukon-Pacific stamps are approved for June 1 release.
Montana Passes Stallion Law to Curb Frauds
At the last Montana session a strict Stallion Registration law was enacted to block fraudulent pedigrees. It requires enrollment of in state or imported stallions, limits licenses, lists a range of unsoundness disqualifications, and sets penalties of fines or imprisonment for violations. The Stallion Registration Board based in Bozeman will oversee exams and temporary licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Stallion Registration Board
St. Vitus
Curby Hock
Bozeman
Stallion Regisstration Board
J. P. Thompson
Billings
Ontario Agricultural College
Ontario Veterinary College
Montana Experimental Station
State of
Maids and Matrons of Belleview Attend Meeting
The Maids and Matrons met at Mrs rank Salmond on Wednesday with guests including Mrs Nat Collins Mrs Gray and Mrs Reed. A reading of minutes amused guests and Mrs Reed visits from near St Paul Minnesota. John La Vinas nephew of Mr Twiggs visits Columbus Ohio while Joe Twiggs visits family in Vancouver.
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Rank Salmond
Joe Twiggs
Robert Twiggs
Mr Twiggs
John LA Vinas
Columbus
Ohio
Tariff Bill Moves From House to Senate Under Review
The Payne tariff bill has passed from the House to the Senate and is under consideration with many schedules expected to be trimmed. The Senate Finance Committee may place numerous dutiable items on the free list, and most rates proposed are lower than the current law.
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House
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
Local notes on travel and property listings from Greenfields bench
Fairfield Tom Austad visits from Hurton bench to help with tasks. John Zimmerman returns from Burton bench. Deputy Assessor Sievert Syse lists property on Greenfields bench. Mrs John Zimmerman leaves for Dupuyer to visit daughter Alma a teacher there. Hanibal Adams Aslak Franson and Chas Thompson go to Choteau Friday for final proof on clams. W J Strain and associates visit Greenfields beach for business. they arrive by Strain's automobile. Herman Nelson returns to rent Falls after crop work.
Notice to Chateau Property Owners for Clean Premises
All property owners of Chateau are informed to clean up premises as warm season approaches. Remove or burn rubbish and ensure sanitary closet vaults. Burning is advised as the best method to dispose of waste material threatening public health. Signed L A Long, County Health Officer.
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L. A. Long
New Land Open to Entry in Township 27 North
Township 27 north range 9 west is opened for entry A C Warner holds official plot and can receive filings Residents who settled in this township before the survey have three months to file after which their preference right is lost
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A.C. Warner
Real Estate Transfers Involve Wallace Coburn Interests
Wallace Coburn transfers his half of the former Cowell and Kinney ranch to Thos. Givens of Butte while W.1. Scott retains his half. Givens reportedly gains a half interest in another large ranch nearby, enlarging his local holdings.
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Cowell & Kinney
Wallace Coburn
Thos. Givens
Butte
W.1
Scott
Mr. Givens
Play Postponed Due to Sickness of Performer
The horse talent play The Honor of a Cowboy is postponed to Friday evening April 23 at the Woodward hall performed by F men.
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Woodae
Hall
Farmers Institutes for May and June in Teton County
The note lists dates and towns for Farmers Institutes in May and June at Farmington Purtners Institutes in Teton county. Events feature a strong speaker lineup and topics such as Dry Land Farming Seed selection Alfalfa and Livestock Breeding with emphasis on poultry and related agricultural subjects.
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Teton County
Farmington
Conrad
Jednesday
Cutbank
Corps of Bears
America
County Attorney Gray Weds Emma Maddos in St Paul
County Attorney O. D. Gray married Emma Maddos in St. Paul on Monday April 5. The couple traveled by automobile from Great Falls to Chateau arriving Friday and are greeted with warm congratulations from friends.
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O. D. Gray
St. Paul
Emma Maddos
New Playground Swings Installed at Public School
A new feature adorns the girls' side of the public school yard with tall posts and a fixed rope swing. Principal Prof. Thompson says the school will keep the art exhibit open for two weeks inviting all to view the display at the school building.
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Thompson
Batter Sunday Services Held Across Chateau Churches
Sunday observance filled all Chateau churches with morning and evening services. Father MacCormack led Catholic services and Rev Bodel led Episcopalian rites. Rev Heizer conducted Methodist services with choir music, drawing large congregations to each service.
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Chateau
Father MacCormack
Bodel
Heizer
Art Exhibit at Public School Draws Large, Pleased Crowd
A large crowd visited the public school art exhibit on Saturday. Parents and the general public found the show pleasing and interesting. Light refreshments were served and several musical numbers entertained attendees. The event was social in nature and widely enjoyed.
ONeal Leaves Chateau For Sweet Grass Ranch Move
Leaupre and O'Neal plan farming on a large scale at their eaupre and O'Neal ranch near Sweet Grass. They ordered a Uart-Parr gaso line traction plowing outfit to break 1,000 acres for winter wheat this year. The engine is already at the ranch. The firm also runs about 5,000 head of sheep. Lughie's friends here regret his departure.
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Itughie O'Neal
Chateau
Eaupre & O'Neal
Sweetgrass
Leaupre & O'Neal
Lughie
A F Roach Reopens Watch and Optical Shop in Great Falls
A F Roach the jeweler and oculist formerly of Chateau has returned to Great Falls after eight months away in Butte. He reopened a watch repairing and optical business in the Falls and invites former Chateau customers to seek repairs and services. He promises thorough, first class work and prompt turnaround.
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A.F. Roach
Chateau
Greatalls
Butte
Roach
Great Falls
Falls
Settlement boom at Brady with rapid tiling and tents
J Roberson reports Brady settlement has surprised outsiders with extensive land tiling east of the railroad. Families live in tents with farm goods stacked outside. Coves horses and chickens are seen, lumber is ready for house construction, and Chateau parties plan to build a ditch from the Muddy to irrigate their lands.
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J. Roberson
Brady
Taft Era Warmth With Congress And Montanan News
The piece notes improved relations between President Taft and Congress compared with Roosevelt era figures like Hale. It describes Taft as wholesome and duty driven, often seen riding near Washington and at Chevy Chase, with a gray mustache and farmerlike appearance. It also lists Montana topics: railway wood rates, a Mormon convention in Anaconda, forest seedling trials near Lewistown, a fatal accident at Philipsburg, a Catholic cathedral planned in Helena, and upcoming state rifle, Sunday school, and civic events.
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Taft
Congress
Hale
White House
Roosevelt
Nelson
Minnesota
Jersey
Gulf
Chevy Chase
Community notes from Dupuyer and vicinity
Mrs. John Zimmerman of Fairfield visited her daughter Alma for several days. Mrs. R. P. Dean has been homebound with ailments but improving. Dr AL Long was a professional visitor last week. M Roberts moved into the Gordon house after purchasing it from Mr. Gordon. W D Jones greeted friends Saturday. Dr. Stephens traveled in a new Reo car last week amid rumors of more automobiles locally. Rev. G E Hutt made a business trip to Conrad on Tuesday. Easter exercises drew a good crowd with a nearly sixty dollar benevolent offering.
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John Zimmerman
Fairfield
Alma
R. P. Dean
Ceniles
AL Long
M. Roberts
Gordon House
Gordon
W.D. Jones
Dr. Stephens
Tere
Reo
G. E. Hutt
Conrad
Montana towns set for growth across state pageant
Moore in Fergus county may incorporate while Flathead counts on a Sunday School group. Kalispell to gain a new public library, Laurel a new hotel named Merchants, and Missoula anglers form a club. Great Falls reports gambling suppression and Miles City plans a Y M C A, with stockgrowers meeting on April 20.
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Sanders County
Kalispell
Miles City
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
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Marion Crawford
Italy
New York
London
Young Larks Party
Algernon Swinburne
St. Louis
Mexico
Modjoska
Los Angeles
Poland
Canada
United States
Chicago
Washington State
Louisville
Washington
Nevada
Bfitchcock
Ethan Allan
Hitchcock
Washington, D. C
Castro
Venezuela
Port de France
Martinique
Separtingate
France
Botta
New Stallion Law
Boas Bozenian
Mon Ntaoa
Nh Ry
Belleview News
Barlow Freeman
Spokane
Everett
Vancouver
Tom Austad
Hurton
Pete Burreson
Burton
Sievert Syse
Farmers’ Institutes
Meton County
Gray
St. Paul Tunnel
State Railway Commission
Missoula
I. HH. Pigott
State Examiner
Mr. Kay
State Land Register
Anaconda
Utah
Idaho
St 13
Norris
W. A. Allen
Flathead Lake
Flathead Reservation
State Board of Examiners
J. B. Conway
Dillon
Oregon
Alaska
Dstrict
Joe Shaw
Grace
Lewistown
Jefferson National Forest
John Runyon
Philipsburg
Helena
Larson, Power
Montana State Brewers’ Association
Arthur Mueller
Montana National Guard
Camp Perry
Lake Erie
Montana Sunday School Association
St. Paul's Methodial Church
Board of Sunday Schools of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
David G. Downey
Edgar Blake
B.S. Lewis
Sunday School Advocate
Dupuyer
News of the
Moore
Fergus County
Flathead County
Seattle Fair
Laurel
Merchant’s
Glendive
Andrus
Echo Lake
Great Northern
Havre
Milk River Country
Schol Trustees
Missoula City
Boulder High School
Thos. Cruse
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