Montana Faces Higher Taxes Under New Revenue Bill
Montana would pay far more into the federal treasury under a proposed revenue law. Income tax rates would rise, clothing purchases over set prices taxed 20 percent, exemptions set at 1000 for single filers and 2000 for married, with dependent credits. Corporations taxed at 18 percent, excess profits plans debated, inheritance taxes scale 3 to 40 percent, tobacco and auto taxes also proposed. Gasoline tax of 2 cents per gallon discussed.
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Montana
Federal Treasury
Federal
Congress
Montana contractor A B Cook rebuilds Halifax and expands 3000 acre Meagher ranch
The narrative profiles Montana builder A B Cook a leading railroad contractor who amassed wealth through Western Canada and Montana projects. He owns a 3000 acre Meagher County ranch and makes Helena his state residence while rebuilding Halifax, employing thousands for a two year task. His career began with logging railways in Montana and extended to major Canadian lines.
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Meagher
Helena
Montana
Canada
Halifax
Northern Pacific
Whitehall
Twin Bridges
Milwaukee
Dominion
North America
James J. Hill
Thomas Shaughnessey
Wiliam MacKenzie
Donald Mann
A. B. Cook
Tom Hinds
Butte
Great Britain
Mr. Cook
Montreal
Montana breeder Mr. Cook’s farm in Townsend noted
The article identifies Mr. Cook as a prominent Montana breeder of prize cattle. He runs a Townsend area farm where his blooded stock has won prizes nationwide. He also possesses additional holdings referenced in the piece.
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Halifax Harbor
Mr. Cook
Montana
Townsend
Lean Days for Lawyers in Montana War Effort Redirects Practice
The article notes Montana lawyers shift from litigation to military service or other work as war demand rises. Many young attorneys enlist or enter officers training, closing offices and storing law books while courts see reduced activity. Heroes from Montana are honored on a war roll of honor.
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Montana
U. S. Army
France
Slack
Gold Mining Declared Essential War Industry
Priorities board designates gold mining as essential for the war effort. It grants preferential treatment in supply of tools machinery and equipment as well as transportation service fuel and labor.
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Priorities Board
Men and Munitions Rush to Czecho-Slovaks in Siberia
Reported efforts accelerate supply of men, firearms, and munitions to support the Czecho-Slovak forces in Siberia amid Allied intervention.
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Siberia
John Baker Advocates Union Labor For War Effort
Helena based John Baker of the International Typographical Union urges solid union support for the war. He cites 4308 members in service and 77 fallen, praising leadership and urging conciliation over strikes to sustain wartime production and national unity.
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John Baker
Montana
America
Helena
International Typographical Union
Baker
Tom Baker
Virginia City
International Defense Fund
The
Beefless Days Called Off to Favor Heavier Cattle for Soldiers
Washington reports the food administration will withdraw beefless days and allow beef consumption freely. Civilians urged to limit beef use to cattle under 475 pounds to reserve heavier grades for soldiers and exports, with retailers asked to buy lighter cattle and the public urged to help livestock raisers in drought areas.
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Washington
Food Administration
Drouth
Election Proclaimed For Montana General Ballot 1918
Governor Sam V Stewart proclaims a November 5 1918 general election in Montana. Voters face a constitutional amendment on debt exemption from taxes and a $250000 terminal grain elevator bond, approval of chiropractic practice and a state board, and county officer elections in Wheatland and Carter plus clerks of the court.
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Sam V. Stewart
Great Falls
Chiropractic Examiners
Wheatland and
Carter
Supreme Court
Sanders
Patterson
Missoula County
Montana
I. S. V. Stewart
United States
Congress
The
Broadwater
Cascade
Chateau
Fallon
Fergus
Flathead
Granite
Jefferson
Lincoln
Madison
Mineral
Missoula Ravalli
Richland
Rosebud
Sheridan
Silver Bow
Stillwater
Teton, Toole
Valley
Wheatland
Wibaux
Yellowstone
Lewis and Clark and Meagher
House of Representatives
Beaverhead
Big Horn
Blaine
Custer
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Fallen
Gallatin
Hill
Lewis and Clark
Meagher
Missoula
Musselshell
Park
Phillips
Powell
Prairie
Ravalli
Sweet Grass
Teton
Toole
Second
Tenth
Sixteenth
Girl Lost in Yellowstone Park Is Found After 36 Hours
The daughter of Charles W. Spear of Billings went missing in Yellowstone National Park after separating from her family. She survived a night near silver tip bears and was located by searchers who delivered her to her relieved parents.
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Park
Charles W. Spear
Billings
Yellowstone National Park
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Ete Ee
Treasure State
Uncle Sam
International
LT. U
Cers
Great Falls Brick & Tile Co
Monta
FAOE
National Bank Bria
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