Vast World News and Political Movements Across U S States
Reports describe President Roosevelt planning a camp and speeches in October from Memphis to Vicksburg and Canton. Oklahoma supports prohibition. Senate seats filled by Gore and Owen. Smiths organize a farmers co operative movement modeled after Rochdale with 300000 pledged. Telegraph lawsuits loom as Attorney General Byers targets two major firms for Iowa law violations. Underground river discovery in Utah promises land value rise.
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Dan Christopherson
Utah
Granite
Salt Lake County
Christopherson
Ss. J. Small
Commercial ‘Telepraphére’ Union
Samuel Goraspere
American Federation of Lat
Repty
Standard Oil Company
Oklahoma
N. Haskell
Doivernor
Thomas P. Gore
Robert L. Owen
United States Senate
Great Britain
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Chicago
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Farmers’ Union
Washington
Canton
Ohio
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Iowa
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Whiyat Ow
Taxes for 1907 Assessed by County Clerk and Treasurer
The county clerk has computed the 1907 taxes and turned the assessment book to the treasurer who will mail tax notices. The summary lists funds including State operators, County taxes, Sinking fund, and County bond fund totaling 699 342 5 in various columns and notes forthcoming notices.
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Caees
County fair hailed a great success despite frosts
The second county fair closed last Friday after a challenging season with early frosts and delayed threshing. Exhibits covered vegetables grains grasses and crafts with notable displays from Gamble ranch Schultz Longmuir and Halladay Stallion Victor by Carlos Warfield earned top honors. Horse demonstrations and races drew crowds as the commission planned permanent improvements from a neat surplus.
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Gamble Ranch
Ralstons
Schultz
Omer Golding
Jennie Anderson
Teton
Carlos Warfield
Victor
Chicago
Iowa
Wisconsin
Indiana
Minnesota
England
Luella
Roan Dave
Silver Jim
Gorham
Luther
Tuttle
Billy
Cowell
Teddy
Loomis
Oatman
Augusta
Gusker
John
Thorn
Edgar
Smoky Jim
Yeager
Nick Tuttle
Peter Eyraud
Silas McPhee
Coffey
Thompson
Fair notes praise Villa Chateau cornet band and events
A newspaper note lauds the Chateau cornet band as well as the fair staff led by Director Parker. Refreshments were served at the race track by Arlie Moore while Uncle Nick enjoyed the trotting heat.
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Parker
Arlie Moore
Nick
Coal Famine Seems Unlikely as Havre Grows
Havre official Goff reports to Helena that the city is prosperous and poised to become a mining center with new coal fields nearby and favorable rates set by the state railroad board. He notes ample supply to meet demand and states Havre’s future looks encouraging.
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Goff
Havre
Chouteau County
Helena
Butte
Grand Lodge
Montasa ‘Nasons
The
Record
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Imines
Montana Miners Win Yearlong Wage Scale Agreement
After four weeks of talks the United Mine Workers Montana wage scale committee and mine operators reached a one year agreement effective after October 1. Coal miners in Montana will see an 8 to 12 percent raise this year. The Montana railroad commission seeks to avert a winter fuel famine with two months of study culminating in Mr Long’s report due soon from Billings.
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United Mine Workers For Montana
Committee of Mine
Montana
Montana Railroad Commission
Tong
Billings
Nathan Godfrey
Mr.Long
Fire damages ice house behind Graves and Thompson saloon
A fire discovered between 7 and 8 pm soon spread through dry straw in the ice house at Graves & Thompson’s. Town firefighters fought the blaze for nearly two hours, removing logs and straw to contain it. A high wind soon after threatened nearby sheds and business properties.
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Graves & Thompson's
Loans Open From Montana Historical Library Bulletin
The Montana Historical and Miscellaneous Library announces a loan program for its history books. Residents may borrow via the public librarian or literary club secretary, or directly from the library through reliable individuals. Express charges prepaid. two week loan periods with renewal by postal card. five cent daily fines for late returns.
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Montana State Historical and Miscellaneous Library
W. S. Bell
Historical and Miscellaneous Library
Record High Prices for Sheep Across Northern Montarid
Northern Montarid sheep traders report top prices with John D. Waite paying $3 350 per head for 12 000 lambs from Sage Creek on Sept 18. Subsequent sales include 550 January lambs and 550 yearling ewes at $5.00 each and recent Hampshire yearling sale at $5.50. Woolgrowers show confidence that markets will stay strong amid steady demand.
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Montarid
John D. Waite
Lewistown
Sage Creek Sheep Company
Gillespie & Co
Billings
Hampshire
B. E Leech
Dupuyer
Jos
Sturgeon
Dupuyer Plan Aimed at Fixing Teacher Shortage
In Dupuyer a quiet week follows concerns over teacher hiring. A proposal suggests June or July examinations, district clerks listing vacancies with salary and locations, then applicants select positions and commit in writing. If a teacher defaults, the state superintendent would blackball the delinquent. The aim is to reduce last minute vacancies that burden districts.
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Parkin
Sheep stranded as Great Northern cars fail to arrive
About 3 000 sheep bought for Mr Town of Montana remain held in Pomeroy awaiting shipment by Great Northern trains. Hackett of Pendleton reports returning home after failing to move the herd, entrusting EL Sanford with 1 400 head to trade wool for the flock’s winter feed.
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Leech
D. Forrest
Conrad
Chicago
P. Kelly
Conrad Bank
John Hall
Cawgill
Marshall
Lottie Dee
Deaconess Hospital
Great Falls
Pomeroy
Wash
Montana
Great Northern
Hackett
Pendleton
EL. Sanford
Epring
W. J. Rummins
Great Palle-Tribune
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