Montana Wheat Growers Association Movement Gains Momentum
A statewide Montana effort seeks the formation of a Wheat Growers Association to improve farmer prices and curb grain gamblers and speculators. Led by Jos. Baart in Teton county, the plan embraces non profit stockless membership under a new law and aims to base prices on production costs with a modest sinking fund, inspiring county and state support for a broader market system.
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Montana
Pacific Coast
Jos. Baart
Teton
Mr. Baart
Association
Paroles and Pardons Shake Texas and Nation
The Texas governor ended the state board of paroles and pardons citing rising frequency of releases. The move prompted mixed reactions while comparing Texas with Montana where parole violations are rare and released inmates largely avoid return to prison. The piece weighs leniency versus deterrence in modern criminal policy.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Paroles and Pardons
Neff
New York
Montana
Board of Pardons
Ellows
Warden Osborne
Sing Sing
Atlantic Seaboard
Deer Lodge
Editorial argues for proportional representation to reform state legislature
The editorial discusses Governor Garvin's call to cut Montana legislature size and argues for proportional representation. It outlines a single fifty member chamber elected statewide, with nominations by voluntary associations, no party nominations, and voters selecting one candidate. It cites Henry W Elson on bicameralism and rural impact.
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W. W. Gamble
Acantha
Montana
Garvin
Rhode Island
Avoluntary Association
Henry W. Elson
England
Colonies
City Tax for Rural Roads Stirs Legislature
Senator T O Larson secured unanimous consent to three senate bills. One would equalize road tax between city and rural residents, another authorize a limited emergency road work levy, and the third grant county commissioners power to regulate road traffic.
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T. O. Larson
Teton
Senate
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