Invisible spending and debt limit debate roil Washington
The piece analyzes Roosevelt's proposed outside-the-budget debt expansion via a $3 billion public works plan financed beyond the national debt. It notes Congress's reluctance to raise the debt ceiling, signals a coming major partisan clash, and discusses potential implications for economic policy and democracy. It also outlines British and Japanese tensions in China and the risk of a larger conflict drawing the United States into leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Paul Maillon
Washington
Mr. Mallon
Congress
White House
TVA
Farmers can insure crops for hail losses with state program
Farmers who carry federal crop insurance may also insure against hail losses through the state program, according to E K Bowman the state hail commissioner.
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
E. K. Bowman
Teton County to vote on 150000 road bond issue
July 10, 1919 notes Teton county citizens will vote on a 150000 road bond. If approved, the federal government will match with 150000, creating 300000 for road improvements in the county. Also in brief: obituaries, local return from service, a baby born July 3, and several community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Anna Ostrum
J. M. Weaver
County funds may pay employment managers for unfortunates
Attorney General H. J. Freebourn ruled that county employment managers and their offices may be paid from either county poor funds or general funds. The opinion notes no express statute grants this power, but the authority is implied since the employment service benefits the needy.
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H. J. Freebourn
Bozeman Residents Petition for Open Gambling in Gallatin County
One hundred sixty eight residents sign petitions asking Gallatin county attorney H. B. Landoe to permit open gambling in the county. Landoe states he will disregard the petitions. The documents claim open gambling would benefit all and imply gambling is already open in nearly every other county.
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Bozeman
H. B. Landoe
Gallatin County
Landoe
Tourism traffic rises as Montana opens nine ports
Two thousand eight hundred and thirty out of state cars were registered at Montana nine port of entry stations in the first three days, up 74 from last year. Most cars came from the east as Montanans Inc. projects a tourist crop worth 40 million dollars, a ten million gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
D. A. McKinnon
Montanans, Inc
Sandstone on Highway Section Tests Cost Cuts
The state highway department tests decomposed sandstone as a gravel substitute on a three mile Mosby to Jordan stretch. State Highway Engineer Don McKinnon says successful results could cut road resurfacing costs where sandstone is available but gravel is scarce. A prior trial showed satisfactory outcomes, but a longer strip was required.
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State Highway Department
Don McKinnon
Mosby
Jordan
Highway Department
State Supreme Court Delays Case of Ryegate Murderer
The state supreme court may not hear arguments in the W. Lee Simpson case until October. State attorneys have until August 1 to file briefs, with the court in summer recess then. Simpson was sentenced to hang for killing Deputy Sheriff Arthur Buford in a gun battle at the Simpson ranch in April 1938.
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State Supreme Court
W. Lee Simpson
Ryegate
Simpson
Arthur Buford
Simpson Ranch
Governor Ayers Approves Return of Wisconsin Suspect
Governor Roy E Ayers approves Wisconsin authorities request to return George Horkan from Cut Bank to face neglect charges for failing to provide for his wife and minor children.
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Roy E. Ayers
Wisconsin
George Horkan
Cut Bank
Montana teachers added to state retirement list 15 more
The state retirement list grew by 15 teachers, bringing the total to 285 for the fiscal year. State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon, chairman of the retirement board, said 4,400 active members participate in the system out of 5,200 teachers statewide. Teachers are placed on the list due to age and disability.
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Montana
Ray N. Shannon
Shannon
Construction of Fairfield High School Nears Completion
The Fairfield Times reports the new Fairfield high school is advancing rapidly despite union and weather setbacks. It will be a fully accredited four year facility with modern departments, an agricultural room, home economics, commercial department, gymnasium, and a two hundred seat study hall, ready for fall enrollment.
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Fairfield High School
Fairfield Times
Smith- Hughes Agricultural
Alfalfa Pasture Cuts Hog Feed Costs and Boosts Gains
Experiments from Montana and Illinois show hogs pastured on alfalfa with small grain supplements achieve lower feed per gain and higher daily gains. Clip pastures to avoid rank growth and use self feeders with barley and tankage. If no alfalfa, rye or rape can substitute, while pasture alone is not economical.
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Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Lewis
University of Illinois
Extradition Sought for Montana Ad Salesman Held in Wisconsin
B O Holzechuh advertising salesman for a Montana sheriffs magazine is held in Sheboygan Wisconsin at Helena authorities request. He faces grand larceny charges for allegedly keeping about 800 dollars collected for the magazine. County Attorney H K Anderson of Lewis and Clark says extradition efforts are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Holzechuh
Association of
Montana Sheriffs and Police Officers
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Helena
Holzechuh
H. K. Anderson
Lewis and Clark
Refunding Bonds Sold At Low Interest Rate
The state board of examiners sold 632 22475 dollars in state refunding bonds to Bankers Trust Company of New York City and First National Bank and Trust Company of Helena for a bid of one quarter of 1 percent interest and a premium of 850 dollars. The bonds, issued under a recent act, will take up bonds costing 3 14 to 4 44 percent interest. They are general obligations of the state in 1000 dollar denominations dated July 1, payable over five years.
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State Board of Examiners
Bankers Trust Company
New York City
First National Bank and Trust Company
Helena
Million Trout to Be Planted in Glacier Park
Glacier National Park plans a large trout stocking in early July with nearly one million one inch fish ready for planting in lakes and streams. Hatchery totals include 500 000 Black Spotted Trout eggs and 400 000 Rainbow eyed eggs. Park Rangers and COC boys under Assistant Chief Ranger John Alton will plant when hatched. Previous plantings included 25 000 two inch brook trout with 17 000 released at Middle Two Medicine and rest distributed in Two Medicine River Josephine Lake and Swiftcurrent Lake from Bozeman hatchery. This marks one of the park’s earliest plantings on record.
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Glacier National Park
Glacier Park
COC
John Alton
Park
Middle Two Medicine
Two Medicine River
Josephine Lake
Swiftcurrent Lake
Bureau of Fisheries Hatchery
Bozeman
Montana
United Hearts 4-H Club Holds Ninth Meeting at Stansberry Home
The United Hearts 4-H Club met June 12 at Ethel and Grace Stansberry's home with plans for a July 9 boys picnic and a Health 4-H picnic on July 15. Four visitors attended and lunch was provided by Kathryn Kelly and Virginia Kochman. The next meeting is set for July 12 at the Stansberry home.
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United Hearts
Kathryn Kelly
Virginia Kochman
Carl Kochman
Ira Denison
Ethel and
Grace Stanberry
Frances Denison
Just-a-Mere Club Meets At Cassidy Home
The Just-a-Mere club gathered at Mrs. Roy Cassidy's home last Wednesday with guests Mrs. Lorraine Maynard and Mrs. Ruby Ortel. Pinochle was played and refreshments were served. Prizes went to Mrs. Leonard Hart and Mrs. Ruby Ortel.
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Roy Cassidy
Lorraine Maynard
Ruby Ortel
Leonard Hart
Not to Be Jailed Ruling on Fine Payment
Attorney General H. J. Freebourn ruled for County Attorney Walter T. Murphy that a person sentenced to pay a fine in justice court cannot be rearrested and forced to serve jail time if released before paying the fine. The ruling says the fine is a separate judgment from a jail sentence and not interchangeable.
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H. J. Freebourn
Walter T. Murphy
Superior
Justice Court
Farm Bureau contest winner to compete in Chicago
Mrs. W. J. Harrer of Bozeman won the regional public speaking contest held in Santa Cruz California on the topic The Farmer's Stake in World Peace. Her victory earns her a place in the national women’s speaking contest at the Chicago Federal convention in December.
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W. J. Harrer
Bozeman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Santa Cruz
California
Chicago
Examiners Asked to Permit More Relief
Montana Council of Public Welfare asks state Public Welfare Board to declare an emergency and spend beyond the legislative appropriation to fund larger relief grants. Attorney General H. J. Freebourn and Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell attended but took no action, extending the meeting to July 10.
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State Board of Examiners
State Public Welfare Board
H. J. Freebourn
Sam W. Mitchell
Montana Council of Public Welfare
Welfare Board
Board of Examiners
G O P Plans Great Falls HQ for 1940 Campaign
The state Republican committee selects Great Falls as permanent headquarters and will open an office there with Jack Benjamin of Stillwater County in charge. Dan Whetstone of Cut Bank says the party will launch an intensive 1940 campaign through the general election.
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Falls
Republican Central’ Committee
Great Falls
Jack Benjamin
Still‘water County
Dan Whetstone
Cut Bank
Republican National
Top salary cap set for second class city treasurers
Attorney General H. J. Freebourn ruled that treasurers of second class cities may not be paid more than 2000 dollars annually for their work. State Examiner W. A. Brown receives the ruling, clarifying limits despite multiple duties.
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H. J. Freebourn
W. A. Brown
Business Firms of Great Falls Sketch Series
The Acantha begins a condensed sketch series highlighting leaders in Great Falls industry and professions. Watch for forthcoming profiles of different firms as the feature continues.
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Business Firms of
Great Falls
Acantha
Great Faille
Peggy M Alexander Naturopath Health Clinic Ad
An advertisement for Peggy M Alexander Naturopath Health Clinic in Great Falls Montana promotes a naturopathic approach using minerals and oils inhaled as fumes to nutrient the blood. Swedish Massage and colonic irrigation are highlighted as curative therapies.
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Peggy M. Alexander
The Jockey Club Opens in Great Falls at 518 Central
The Jockey Club at 518 Central Avenue in Great Falls presents a modern popular venue. Mrs. Katherine Petersen started the business to offer fine service and a welcoming atmosphere for private parties and social gatherings.
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Jockey Club
Great Falls
Central Avenue
Katherine Petersen
H. and J. Tavern Featured As Montana Entertainment Spot
The H. and J. Tavern in Montana gains popularity among locals and nearby towns for lunches refreshments and lively atmosphere. Management emphasizes courtesy and forbids vulgarity while promising high quality meals drinks and a convivial evening.
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H. and J. Tavern
Montana
Great Falls Brick Co Promotes Durable Local Bricks
The Great Falls Brick Co of Great Falls at N. 3rd & River markets durable bricks for home and building use. It emphasizes longevity, lower insurance rates for brick dwellings, and the cost similarity to wood homes with minimal upkeep, urging quotation requests.
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The
Great Falls Brick Co
Great Falls
N. 3Rd & River
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Germany
Italy
China
Admiralty
Japan
Danzig
U. S
Mozer Shoe Shop
Mattre
Pense
Jhon
Great Falls, Mont
Citizens State Bank
Chateau, Mont
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Moose Hall
James Ledgerwood
Harry Miller
France
Earl Graham
A. J
C. A. Cowell
Prescott
Arizona
John Hentges
H. J. Loomis
Regina
Sask
Canada
George Cowan
Pendrey
John Baumgartner
John Zimmerman
Old Teton Pioneer
M. E. Church
BE. C. Meyer
McFadden Publications
William Elliott
Durango
Colo
Choteau American Legion Post
Julia Mae Brown
Choteau
Gradon Greene
Bynum
John Eckford
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
New Fairfield
Just-A-Mere Club
H. and
J. Tavern
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