Amendment Against Forced Consolidation Of Counties
An editorial advocates voting in favor of a state constitutional amendment that would bar forced county consolidations, requiring consent from all involved counties for any merger or annexation. It argues consolidation is costly and disruptive, cites Montana Taxpayers Association opposition, and notes newspaper stances vary by city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pondera County
Teton County
Teton
Montana
United States
Rhode Island
Delaware
Montana Taxpayers Association
Montana County Protective Association
Amendment Protects Local Self-Government In Montana
A state amendment, passed two years ago with support from the Montana Taxpayers Association, Farmers Union and others, blocks forced consolidation of counties while allowing voluntary changes. It aims to secure small towns, preserve trade territories, and ensure fair representation for agricultural regions.
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Chateau
Montana Taxpayers Association
Farmers Union
Taxpayers’ Association
Tribune Attacks Larson in Montana Senate Race
A Tribune editorial critique argues against T. O. Larson as a political ally of the president, asserting Larson authored key laws benefiting Montana's common people and opposing the Canadian trade accord. The piece contrasts Larson with Jase Murray and defends Larson’s independent record and reform actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls Tribune
T. O. Larson
United States Senate
The
Tribune
Jase Murray
Butte
Murray
Roosevelt
Larson
Landon
Montana
Tom Larson
Rip van Winkle
Pendroy and Great Falls Social Notes Highlight Visits and Events
Jim Hightower visited Pendroy business affairs while P M Campbell and Nelen traveled to Great Falls. Garnet McDonald hosted a Wednesday dinner party with Olsen Gutshall Fuller Jones and Talbert. Olsen and Talbert won high score. The Carl Peterson family lost their home by fire last Wednesday evening. Various locals attended gatherings, hosted meals, and outings including Missoula Bozeman football trip and community sewing events.
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Jim Hightower
Pendroy
P. M. Campbell
Nelen
Great Falls
Garnet McDonald
Hightower
W. HE. Wellenstein
Miss Olsen
Gutshall
H. L. Fuller
Jones
Talbert
Mr. Talbert
W. J. Earles
Emerson
Ethel Reid
Billy Jones
Butte
Chas. Fields
Bolen
Nick Wellenstein
W. J. Barles
E. N. Davis
J. A. Swanson
Carson
Parkway Changes Hands New Proprietors Freseene Take Over
Mr and Mrs Clarence Freseene assumed ownership Sunday of the Parkway cafe in Choteau after purchasing it from Mr and Mrs Odis Simmons. Mrs Freseene, formerly Emily Hodik, was a New Choteau hotel dining room waitress. Mr Freseene previously worked as a liquidator for Power Morgan Co and T C Power interests at Fort Benton and Chinook and has recent garage business ties in Choteau. The site was formerly Merchants cafe and renamed Parkway after purchase. Visitors from Great Falls attended to business and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Freseene
Parkway
Odis Simmons
Freseene
Emily Hodik
New Choteau
Frescone
Choteau
Power-Morgan Co
T. C
Agriculture vs Industry Strain Over Imports and Quotas Cited
The passage argues that excess agricultural products and imports depress farm prices and shift demand abroad for industrial goods. It claims reciprocal trade agreements hurt agriculture and notes Montana stockmen and wheat growers faced market challenges this year. It also disputes Larson’s claim about cattle quotas, suggesting a miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Larson
Helena Daily Independent Backs Miss Ireland for State Superintendent
The Helena Daily Independent endorses Elizabeth Ireland for reelection as Montana state superintendent of public instruction, criticizing Ruth Reardon’s postal card campaign as unfair. The paper praises Ireland’s educational leadership, noting progress under her terms with limited funding and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Independent
Ruth Reardon
Miss Ireland
Montana
Miss Rear
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E. L. Jourdonnais
Canada
the Tribune
Senator Larson
B. E. Brownson
National Livestock Marketing Association
Democratic Daily
Ireland
Chas G. Roberts
C. E. Stephens
B. A. Roll
Larson Bldg
E. J. Crary
McDonald Brock
Choteau Creamery
W. W. Smith
Chateau Hotel
AAA
WM. Schneider
C. W. Boussard
Lareen
C. James Smith
J. H. Byler
State of Montana
Mont
E. B. Maynard, M. D
Homeopathic Hospital
Chateau, Mont
the Club
Cheteau, Mont
Good Fellowship Alwaye
Choteau Hospital
H. W. Bateman
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