Sixth War Loan Drive targets record support in 1944
Treasury urges ad managers to boost Sixth War Loan Drive from November 20 to December 16 with a 14 billion dollar quota five billion from individuals. It calls for expanded sponsored newspaper advertising, distribution of a new ad portfolio, and cooperation of local business groups to rally public funding for war effort. S. George Little signs as Special Newspaper Consultant.
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Treasury
S. George Little
War Finance Div
Was He Right or Wrong What Do You Think
Grover Cleveland warns that preserving incumbency invites patronage and money from officeholders. The piece argues re election eligibility poses a grave danger to government by the people and stresses vigilant public guardianship over office tenure.
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Grover Cleveland
Debate over 4-year terms for constables and justices
A letter argues Senate Bill 199 would force 4-year terms for constables and justices of the peace, risking loss of public oversight as elections could be removed from statutes. The writer warns sponsors seek long terms to install their own people and diminish voter choice, leaving only federal elections on a two-year cycle.
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Justice-Of-The-Peace
United States
Editor Receives Confidential Request Not To Be Named
A reader asks the paper to keep their identity private while conveying a concern about how confidential submissions are handled. The note stresses discretion and asks that no name be attached to the inquiry.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Four-Year Terms Montana
Legislative text proposes to submit to Montana voters in November 1944 a constitutional amendment to set four-year terms for county officers including county auditors and attorneys, justices of the peace, constables, and certain elective and appointed officers, with details on election, salary sharing, and jurisdiction. The act specifies ballot wording, counting procedure, and effective date upon passage.
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Montana
State of
Legislative Assembly
State of Montana
Sam W. Mitchell
Helena
Notice of Special Assessment on Teton Co-Operative Canal Co
Directors levy special assessment No 58 of 25 per share on all capital stock payable by Oct 27 1944 to A G Arensmeyer secretary treasurer Farmington Montana Delinquent shares unpaid by Oct 27 1944 will be sold at public auction Nov 27 1944 at 2 pm at the front door of Farmington Post Office Farmington Teton County Montana Sale to cover delinquent assessment and costs Chateau Montana Sept 25 1944 4 publish Oct 5 last Oct 26
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Teton Co-operative Canal Co
Chateau
Teton County
Montana
A. G. Arensmeyer
Farmington
Sec’y-Treas
Farmers Cooperative Canal Company
G. E. Monkman
Choteau
Farmers Cooperative Canal Co
Sec. and
Treas
Augusta District Calls for Bids on Stone School Renovation
Trustees of School District No. 45 in Augusta Montana invite bids for basement cementing and ceiling insulation at Stone elementary school. Bids close October 5 1944. Board may reject all bids. Published Sept 27 1944 in Augusta Montana by Clerk Sparks.
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Trustees of
Lewis and Clark County
Augusta
Montana
Mont
Alpaca Fleece Becomes Strategic Material for U S Forces
Alpaca fleece from South American herds on the Andean highlands is now a strategic US material. The wool is used in uniforms for troops and aircraft crews exposed to extreme cold.
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U. S
South America
Andean
United States
Montana Amendment on School Funds Apportionment Proposal
Public notice summaries the 1944 Montana proposition to amend Section 5 of Article XI. It proposes allocating 95 percent of school fund income to districts and 5 percent to the state public school funds, with the amendment submitted to voters at the November General Election. The act outlines ballot wording and prompted official certification by Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell.
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Secretary of State
United States of America
State of
Montana
Legislative Assembly
State of Montana
Sam W. Mitchel
Helena
Sam W. Mitchell
Notice of Assessment by Farmers Cooperative Canal Co
Directors of Farmers Cooperative Canal Co met in Farmington Montana on October 2 1944 to levy a 35 per share assessment on all capital stock. Payment due November 4 1944 to G E Monkman secretary treasurer. Delinquent shares subject to sale November 20 1944 at 2 p m at the post office front door Farmington Montana. First publication October 5 last October 26.
New Shotguns and Rifles for Farmers Announced
The War Production Board announced new shotguns and rifles for farmers, signaling expanded arms supplies to agricultural workers.
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WPB
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Millard Bullerdick
Canada
Treasury Department
Washington War Finance Division
Senate
U.S
You
MR. and
Mrs
Montana Constitutional League
Fred Ward
White Sulphur Spring
W. G. Dunlap
Thompeca Felis
Sparks
Clerk
Foro Dist
Aupirante
Johny Vander Meer
Jonnay
US. Navy
U.S. Treasury
National War Fund
Harter Order Corp. Insurance
R. E. Nelson Insurance Agency
Choteau, Mont
Boulder
G. N
Boulder Hot Springs
Boulder, Mont
Maynard Hospital
Choteau Hospital
BH. W. Bateman
Eyepita
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American Bankers Association
We Are One
Citizens State Bank
Syster
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