Conrad water bill seen to aid irrigation over Blackfeet lands
The Conrad Investment Co. seeks water for irrigation in the Pondera basin and along Sirch creek. The senate bill aims to open Blackfeet reservation land for settlement but main goal is to secure water from Dutch Badger and Two Medicine creeks to prevent the Conrad Investment Co. from bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Investment Co
Senate
Sirch Creek
Pondera
Conrad
Clark
Carter
Badger
The Pump That Forgot to Prime
A boy pumps a pump with priming that runs down as he rests, requiring repeated strokes to start water again. After hours of effort he quits, echoing a merchant who stops advertising and loses customers as momentum fades. The moral: priming must continue.
Shoe wholesalers urge duty removal to curb shoe price hikes
The National Shoe Wholesalers Association held a Boston meeting and passed a resolution calling for removal of the hides duty to prevent substantial price increases. They describe the 15 percent duty as a bluff by manufacturers, noting the low weight of hides per shoe and low South American hide values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Shoe Wholesalers’ Association of the
United States
Boston
South America
Who Shall Own America Judge Grosscup Article Cited
Judge Grosscup argues for nationalization of interstate corporations in an American Magazine article. The piece, titled Who Shall Own America, is praised as a clear discussion of ownership and remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Crossrup
Chicago
Frank Leslie
America
Judge Grosscup
We Are Showing Astonishing Vitality Despite Gripping Trusts
A reading of New York Sun copy asserts resilient civic energy among people facing grasping trusts high railway rates and tariff barriers, emphasizing stubborn vitality and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sun
Editors in St Petersburg Targeted by Threats
In St Petersburg editors face intimidation as workmen threaten to blow them up unless they print a manifesto. The government then imprisons the editors after the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Northern Montana Supports Blackfeet Reservation Opening
The article notes appreciation for Senator Clark and congressional representatives in aiding the opening of the Blackfeet reservation and urges other members to back the effort for a favorable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Canal Contract Plan Sparks Jail Threats for Contractors
By the time the Panama canal commission decided to dig the canal by contract, it is feared that some of the most enterprising contractors in the United States may be in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal Commission
United States
France May Act on Monrge Doctrine, Cuba Policy Uncertain
The note discusses possible French action related to the Monroe Doctrine and U S Cuba policy under President Castro. It speculates on shifting attention if France takes concrete steps, framing the global stance and potential reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Castro
Buron Senator dismisses private secretary amid idle duties
Senator Burton dismissed his private secretary after finding no tasks to assign. The remark implies the senator himself has little to do, suggesting a closed or idle routine within the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Sburton
Local skating coach proves worth within reach
A correspondent school distant at 590 miles offers lessons, but a capable local instructor with a strong throwing arm stands out as the more effective mentor for a girl learning skating, delivering practical guidance close to home.
Who Made Homestead Entry No 11 08 for Nedoee 2 25 Nen
J M Burtin Gann, Register notes that the entrant names witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation. WITNESSES: Christopher O Lindseth Olaf O Lindseth Carl Hanson of Warnellington Montana Lars O Satre of Choteau Montana. First publication January 11 1900.
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Christopher O Lindseth
Olaf O. Lindseth
Carl Hanson
Warnellington
Montant
Lars O Satre
Choteau
Montirnis
Bal Tim e Potatoes Train-Powered Baseball Double Play
The Texas Sluggers faced the Timonium Little Potatoes in a 19th century style game. A home run blast in the fifth inning vanished when a passing train blew the ball into its smokestack, then the momentum carried the ball to the third baseman for a rare double play. The Little Potatoes protested but the inning ended with three outs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baseball Annals of
Texas
Baltimore County
Timonium
Little Potatoes
Baltimore Sun
Polite Robbers Refuse Dress in Dyer’s Home
A dyer’s wife recounts three burglars who entered while her husband was away. One robber asked about money and, after a gentle exchange, refused a silk dress as it did not belong to her husband. The trio left with what was theirs to give, not what belonged to another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Mars Inhabitants Discussed By Camille Flammarion
Flammarion argues Mars hosts advanced people with a 730 day year and a day length of 24 hours 47 minutes 22 seconds. He notes mild Martian climate, sparse clouds, dry clear conditions, and speaks highly of our knowledge of Mars observations over 100 years.
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Tom
Mars
Camille Flammarion
Earth
Invention Meaning Through the Ages and Valentines Sale
The passage explains how invention once meant discovery or finding, with examples from Hooker Burton and seventeenth to eighteenth centuries. It ends with an ad noting valentine novelties at City Drug Store.
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Hooker
Burton
Wills Hras
Valentines
City Drug Store
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Notice is hereby given that Mina Gordon of Dupuyer Montana has filed a declaration to make proof on desert land claim for lots 1 and 2 in township six north range three east. The hearings and witnesses listed include Ernest Asavory William F E Rices Frank A Galligher and Benson English. The hearing date is Saturday the 2nd day of March 1940 at Dupuyer, Montana before J J Burli ngame Register. First publication 125 1415.
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Dupuyer
Montana
Dupniye
Montini
Merced
Ernest Asavory
William FE. Rices
Frank A. Galligher
Benson English
Iliof Dapuyer
Montini J
Notice of Final Proof in Montana Land Claim
Notice is given that Ernest E. Bondurant has filed for final proof on homestead entry No 11458 for section 5 township 25 north range 7 west. Proof will be made before M S Darling at Conrad Montana on March 2, 1900. Witnesses named are James Mulcare John Crichton Evan D Jones and William Bevan of Conrad Montana. J M Burzthame Register. First published January 15 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
M.S. Darling, CO
Conrad
Ernest E. Bondurant
James Mulcare
John Crichton
Evan D. Jones
William Bevan
Mont
James A Hughes Seeks Desert Land Final Proof in Conrad
James A Hughes of Conrad Montana filed final proof on desert land claim No 7036 for the nw4 and e2 sw in section 35 township 29 north range 3 west before M S Darling US Commissioner at the Conrad office on Saturday March 3 1906. Named witnesses are James Wilson John Beasley Frank Jaumist on William Zitermamian all of Conrad. Eirsv pub 21-18-Tae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Montana
M.S. Darling
James Wilson
John Beasley
Frank Jaumison
Willian
Zitamermian Il
Conrad, Montana
Land dispute names and places from Montana notice
Fragmentary OCR lists parties Samuel Batenga Francas Praushot Francis Pambran of Chotwin Montana and Elias Rekdeal of Farnington Montana. Includes garbled registry and path details with dates and initials.
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Samuel Batenga
Francas Praushot
Francis Pambran
Chotwin
Montana
Elias Rekdeal
Farnington
Contests in Land Office at Great Falls on an Austust tract
James Jacobs contests entry No 12087 by William Petrie for a tract in Great Falls Montana. Petrie allegedly abandoned the claim for over six months and never settled the land. Hearings set before US Commissioner Garrett on Feb 18 before the Register and Receiver. Publication ordered by Receiver C H Gentex with first notice January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Exterior
United States Land Officee
Gereat Fells
Ventana
James Jacobs
Towson
Marth
Mange
Wiloai Bortrne
William Petrie
Laeigeko Om
Iim
Et Garreth
Othee
Hoteda
Tao
Ee A. Om
Dhe
United States
Ap Great Batls
Mota
C. H. Gentex
Land Available on 160 Acres Near Choteau
Property offers 160 acres with ample irrigation water and strong yield potential. Well suited for farming operations. Price is cheap and immediate possession available. For details contact Paul Jacobson in Choteau Montana.
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Roxy
Paul Jacobson
Choteau
Mont
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Triton County
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St. Mary's
Rcice
W.D. Luther
United Suites Lend Office
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A. J Warner
Olice
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Charles Hanson
J.M. Burtin Gann
Register
Great Pals
Jan
Iver
Thas Mina Gordon
J.M. Burlingame
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Land Ofice
Great Walls
Jans
James A. Hughes
Eirsv
Tae
Thressi4s
Shields
Charles Jackson
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Warner
Cemumissidner
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C. H. Drake
Choteau, Montana
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E. N. Haugen
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