World at Large and Global Trade Notes
The war in Tripoli between Italy and Turkey drags on with no clear advantage. American tire demand in year will reach four million tubes. Saskatchewan votes for a Canada United States reciprocity treaty. Vacuum cleaner dust proves a valuable fertilizer and sells in Paris. New Orleans eyes major growth with Panama Canal trade. A national telegraphers union backs Postmaster General Hitchcock's plan.
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Tripoli
Italy
Turkey
Saskatchewan
Canada
United States
State School Funds Apportioned In Montana
The state school fund grows faster than pupil numbers. Per capita apportionment is 3.50 dollars, up from 3.00. Montana has 98,687 school age children, up 10,000 from last year. Total fund is 343,404.50 dollars from land leases and investments. Teton County ranks seventeenth with 88,116.50 apportionment and 2,319 children.
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W. &. Harmon
Montana
Teton County
Teton
County To Enforce New Standards In Teton County
A complete set of standard weights and measures has arrived for Teton County. State dealer Mr. Corby is expected soon, and enforcement will begin under county official Paul Jacobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corby
Teton County
Paul Jacobson
Government takes aim at telephone lines and big losses hit Houston
The report notes government ownership of telephone and telegraph lines and details a Houston business section wrecked by a February 21 disaster with losses pegged at 87 million dollars and no fatalities. It also covers political moves, prices, and a Wall Street land deal.
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Houston
Tex
Dutton Seeks Rail Station and Agent Through State Commission
The people of Dutton appeal to the state railway commissioners for station facilities. A hearing is set for Tuesday March 5 at noon with all commissioners present. Attorney P J Cole of Chateau will represent the petitioners. Residents from Dutton and surrounding Château country are urged to attend to press for a livestock stockyard and direct shipment from Dutton, as the current loading point is only between Great Falls and Shelby.
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Dutton
P. J. Cole
Chateau
Great Falls
Shelby
Voter registrations by county as of February 29 1912
The great register of eton county shows totals at 11 am February 29 1912 in the county clerk's office. It lists numerous wards and outlying areas with registrant counts including Conrad Valier Shelby Cut Bank and Sweet Grass among others.
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Eton County
Farmington
Birch Creek
Raymond
Fine Srees
Belleview
Conrad
Se Keedes Vaher
Bo' Sd Agtehiedee Valier
Williams
Oeessed
Fowler
Eessees
Igs
Eee
Shelby
Ray Eebeed
Perenea
Increase of School Children
The census of school children for this year shows 2359, up from 1927 a year ago as enumerators recorded names.
Pioneer Stock Growers Meeting Record From Montana 1880
James Gibson brings to light a copy of the Montana district two stock association constitution from February 12 1880 at Sun River with R S Ford chair and James Gibson secretary pro tem The roll lists prominent North Montana stockmen including M Carroll E Dennis P H Rowles C A Bull Jos L Largent J C Adams Henry Leiben and others Wm Ulm and James Gibson chosen delegates to the Territorial association of stock growers
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James Gibson
Montana
Territorial Stock Association of
Sun River
R. S. Ford
M. Carroll
E. Dennis
P. H. Rowles
C. A. Bull
Jos. L. Largent
J C. Adams
Henry Leiben
Thos. Clary
Geo. W. Wiegand
J. I. Taylor
H. B. Strong
Chateau
Jesse
S. IT
Sam Burd
R.S. Ford
J. C. Adams
Robi. Vaughn
Ira Myers
Thomas Clary
Wm. Ulm
Territorial Association of Stock Growers
Commissioners Meet Next Monday
The regular March meeting of the board of county commissioners will convene next Monday. It will be an important session with routine matters and extra business including consideration of the Park to Park highway and the letting of a bridge contract.
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Board of County Commissioners
Park To Park
Oil Locations Still Coming
The county clerk reports a steady flow of oil location filings with many new claims daily. A recent Sunday saw eight claims filed for record as Shelby area coverage remains substantial.
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Shelby
Acantha
Board Exam Evaluates Twenty Seven Applicants
A total of twenty seven applicants were examined on February 23 and 24 by the board of educational examiners. The manuscripts are now being graded. One set of papers was sent to Valley county and three to Chotcatt county.
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Board of Educational Examiners
Valley County
Chotcatt County
Colombia recalls minister over Knox remarks invites visit
Senor Ospina is recalled after statements questioning Secretary Knox's welcome in Colombia. The Colombian government extends a cordial invitation and asks Knox to include Colombia in his Central and South American tour.
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Senor Ospina
Knox
Colombia
Teton Defeats Belt In County High School Basketball
Teton from the county high school traveled to Belt to play the Belt team, finishing 43 to 24 in favor of Teton. Crawford and Monkman led the visitors with solid team play and sharp passes. Belt received praise for cordial hospitality. Coach Prof. Crawford accompanied Teton as the team mentor.
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Belt
Teton
Leton
Crawford
Monkman
R. Burrell
Morris
McDonald
Potsnea
Weerie
Cordhack
Parker
Gasack
H. Burrell
Quiet Marriage Ties Belleview Residents
Rudolph Miller and Miss Carrie Rudolph wed secretly last Monday February 26 at the home of County Commissioner George F Miller and wife. The groom’s parents reside with him and the bride has recently moved into Belleview, quickly gaining popularity among neighbors and friends who extend congratulations.
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Carrie Rudolph
Robert Miller
Belleview
Geo. F. Miller
Acantha
Dudley Axtell
Lewistown
Stanford
Whitehall
the World
United States
State political shifts and local growth in Montana
Governor Norris backs Woodrow Wilson’s candidacy while Senator Dixon says Montana army posts stay put. Ulm district irrigators organize a 20000 acre project and Progressive Republicans meet in Billings to push reform within the party.
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Dixon
Montana
Billings
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Paris
New Orleans
General Hitchcock
Col. Stark
Mont
H. J. McGregor
M. D
Choteau, Mont
Choteau
A.F
Jas. Eckford
W. M
B. EB. Toan
ODD Fellows
Choteau Lodge No. Tt
Connor Bulling
Harry A. Smiths
NG. Guas
Connor
Sec'y
Queen Rebekah
MO. C. Ferris
D. S
Collins Teron County
F. H. Federhen
U. S
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public Tire Insurance
H. W. Bateman, M. D
Choteau, Montana
J. E. Webb
George W. Magee
Attorney At Law
Telephone
A. C. Warner
T. A. Smith
Alvey A. Adee
Adee
Cuba
Oklahoma
Clark
Wilson
Lake Michigan
New York City
Rooosevelt
Gardner
Maine
Postal Department
J. P. Morgan
New York Willionaire
Wall Street
Jinks
Mornee Carth
Snranol
Wernelondt
Bartholomew
Minneapolis Journal
Pedro V. Ospina
Progressive Democratic Club
Jefferson
Norris
T. J. Walsh
Helena
Chas. Hartman
Bozeman
W. B. George
Dhnpper
Jas. N. Ralston
Miller
Rudolph
News of the
Woodrow Wilson
Whiteside
Ulm
Ulm Flat
Glasgow
Hamilton
State College of Agriculture
University of Montana
Agricultural College
State University and
Missoula
Box Elder
Great Falla
Long Brothers
Carbon
Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park
Department of the Interior
Glacier, Sequoia
General Grant
Yosemite, Platte
Mount Rainer
World Cave National Parks
Hot Springs Reservation
Arkansas
Crater Lake
Syllys Bill Parks
Wenningson Produce Company
Butte
Thomas J. Booher
Legislative Assembly
State Board of Agriculture
Montana Horticultural Society
State Board of Horticulture
Aic
Supreme Court
Eteoe
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