Montana Highway Anticipation Debentures Plan Proposed
The Montana legislature discusses the State Highway Treasury Anticipation Act of 1943. Debentures would match Federal funds for reconstruction, funded by a temporary gas and diesel tax from July 1, 1943 to June 30, 1945. Montana faces large matching needs and postwar employment concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Treasury
Montana
R. E. Nelson
Helena
Montanans, Inc
State Chamber of Commerce
Federal
Governmnt
Beware of False Propaganda Against Act
A newspaper note exposes opposition ads in state papers against a highway debenture vote on June S. The article links the so called Montana Citizens Sound Government Committee to large trucking interests and diesel fuel taxes, claiming anti debenture campaigns mask economy and patriotism. Farmers shown as less affected, while truckers push for more road funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Citizens Sound Government Committee
Montana
Uncle Sam
Ruth Irwin writes from camp Roberts in early season
Ruth Irwin describes a camp full of trees and flowers and notes missing two months of the season. She compares the heat to past snowstorms as she travels from Helena to Butte, remarking on the uneven onset of vegetation.
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Liger
Ruth
Irwin
Roberts
Helena
Butte
Card of Thanks for condolences and funeral support
The Caufield family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of their wife and mother. They thank for flowers music use of cars and other favors from Theodore E. Caufield Agnes Powers Golde Humble Aston Scott Grace Nelson LaVon Caufield James Caufield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore E. Caufield
Agnes Powers
Golde
Humble
Aston Scott
Grace Nelson LaVon Caufield
James Caufield
Thunder During Snowfall Reported By Readers
An unusual event occurred last Saturday after 6 p m as rain hail sleet and snow fell. Huge snowflakes showered down followed by a heavy thunderclap. The editor recalls no prior instance of thunder with snowfall and asks readers if they have witnessed it.
Howard Hornbecker Visits Chateau to Renew Acquaintances
Howard Hornbecker of Associated Seed Growers Inc Fairfield spent Sunday in Chateau renewing acquaintances and catching up with old friends.
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Howard Hornbecker
Associated Seed Growers, Inc
Fairfield
Chateau
Pearl Buck novel Other Gods and Lord E. Douglas Robe review
The piece reviews Pearl Buck’s Other Gods about an ordinary American boy turned national figure and the impact of fame on his life and marriage. It also praises Lord E. Douglas Robe, a historical novel about Jesus’ robe, noting the author’s long preparation and the robe’s transformative power.
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Pearl Buck
Himalays
Lord E. Douglas
Jesus of Galilee
D. B
To Hasten Victory: Every American Must Do His Part
Wartime appeal urges citizens to support the Second War Loan to save lives on distant fronts. It argues that any contribution matters, matching the sacrifices of servicemen, and invites people to lend money as their share in victory.
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the Choteau
Acantha Millard Bullerdick
Choteau
Canad
Lyle H. Standish
Lois Mae Dulls
Library Notes
George
Maynard Hospital
ChotEau, Mont
D. H. Schmidt
Choteau, Montana
Larson Bldg
E. J. Crary
McDonald Block
Choteau Hospital
H. W. Bateman
Miss Rasamussen, R. N
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Inc
Pelletier Chevrolet Company
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