Hope for a Chateau railroad grows after fresh interest
Local optimism rises as three prominent business figures from a nearby city express confidence a railroad will reach Chateau soon. A county surveyor reports a request for county maps from the Great Northern and a scout has recently toured the area. President Hill is said to be eyeing a summer home here as plans to feed the main line into developing areas gain traction.
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Narby
Tetco
Great Northern Engineer
Minot
The
Great Northern
President Hill
Road to railroad vote urged by development group
The Development association begins preparations for an active campaign on the railroad proposition. An earnest honest effort aims to inform voters and push support ahead of the upcoming decision.
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Development Association
Association committee outlines planned work efforts
The executive committee prepares to meet on Mr. Couch's return to discuss rights of way for potential railroad lines. The Acantha reports members are earnest and the group has a working basis with hints on how to focus energy to achieve results.
President Hill Discusses Sunriver Start Point and Rail Plan
President Louis W. Hill told Senator Cowgill and Mr. Barr in an interview that he did not favor a Collins line. He proposed Power or Vaughn as the Sunriver starting point and floated extending the road to Walier. He stated the Great Northern will likely build through the Suo river pass, making a northern push from a river point like Lowry plausible.
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Louis W. Hill
Cowgill
Mr. Barr
Collins
Power
Vaughn
Sunriver
Walier
Great Northern
Suo River
Lowry
Freight rate cuts lift Montana coal to Great Northern routes
The railroad commission reduced coal shipping rates by about twenty percent from Montana points via the Great Northern. The cuts are expected to benefit consumers at Chateau. A local farmer noted improvements as a dairy herd plan signals broader dairy gains.
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Montana
Great Northern
Chateau
Railroad Commission
Farmers Institute Event Promises Expert Shaw Presence
The notice notes a farmers institute gathering on Wednesday, Duc. 1, with expected attendance by Prof. Shaw, the pest expert. The readable fragment highlights the date and a notable speaker.
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Farmers’ Institute
Duc
Prof. Shaw
Rail life to Collins still worth considering plan value
The idea of a railroad life to Collins remains worth considering and may prove the most feasible of all plans.
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Collins
Land rights reminder urges swift action against rivals
A brief advisory urges prompt use of land rights noting the other party is already on the ground and may secure the claim first, emphasizing urgency to claim or contest ownership.
Montana Lobster Shanty Hosts Seasonal Wave Parade
Local coast towns report a rolling wave procession that showcases seasonal displays along the Montana shore. Organizers urge spectators to follow the floats and nautical-themed banners as the shoreline festival unfolds.
Raymond man seeks cheap horses in Boulder area
Emery Knowlton of Raymond Teton county spent days in Boulder to scout horses for northern ranches but found few affordable animals. He left Wednesday to visit a sister on Crow Creek and then return home.
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Emery Jxnowlton
Raymond
Teton County
Boulder
Knowlton
Jefferson County
Crow Creek
Boulder Monitor
Miss Acton and Scott Attend Local Institute
The Misses Acton and Scott, teachers at Conrad, were among attendees this week at the local institute. This is Miss Acton's participation noted in the report.
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Acton
Scott
Conrad
Institute
Miss Acton
Revival of Great Falls-Chateau Electric Line Promoters Active
Revival of interest in the Great Falls-Chateau electric line continues with promoters still at work and confident the scheme will materialize. The local people want a railroad and favor prompt action, with sentiment favoring first come, first served.
Creamery boost urged for local gain and fair stockholders meeting
A local appeal urges strong support for the creamery as a home institution with benefits shared by the community. Stockholders are scheduled to meet Saturday as advertised in today’s columns.
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Jos. Hirshberg & Co
Guthrie
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Forsertii
Acantha
Mr. Couch
Creauesy
Kirt L. Steere
Appleton, W.is
Glen
Steere
Brather
Cash Bazaar
G. M Coffey
P. H. Crossen
James Eckford
Citizens State Bank of
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Roberson & Jacobson
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