Memorial urging patents on federal reclamation farm units for tax viability
A joint memorial introduced by Senator H. T. Rhoads requests U S Congress enact legislation to issue patents for farm units on federal reclamation projects to make them taxable for local schools and road districts. It cites Irvin vs Webb and notes current law delays patents until final payment, threatening funding for local services. Attendees from Chateau enjoyed Lady Billy at the Grand Theatre and new footwear at Hirshberg's.
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Senate
H. T. Rhoads
Congress of the United States
House of
Congress of the United States of America
Eighteenth Legislative Assembly
State of
Montana
House
Supreme Court of the United State
Irvin
Legislative Assembly
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Lavern Hotel Dance Opens Civic Social Jan 27
Local notices recount a dance at the Lavern Hotel set for January 27 with a cordial invitation to all. Residents report social visits, outings, and neighborly gatherings including dances in Farmington and Chateau, plus multiple family movements and travels in the community.
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Lavern Hotel
O. F. Schaefer
P. J. Reed
Chateau
Otto Waynild
Farmington
Geo. Wright
Reed
F. R. Ramsey
Lavern Hotel. Mr. Ramsey
California
Nick Garich
Great Falls
Mary
Knights and Ladies Benefit Social at K P Hall
The Knights and Ladies Benefit association held a large social at the K P hall on Wednesday. Fifteen tables were used for 500 and a midnight lunch followed by dancing into the early hours. The crowd appeared to enjoy themselves fully.
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Knights and Ladies Benefit Association
K. P. Hall
Thene
Teton Boys and Girls Sweep Fort Shaw In District Tilt
The Teton teams won both games at Fort Shaw. Girls 15 to 18 and boys 18 to 14. Standout forwards Martine and Gorham propelled the girls with speed and accuracy while strong defense and team play carried the Tetons through. Fort Shaw’s W Jenkins BE Campbell led the visitors’ tough matchup with solid work inside the paint.
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W. H. Myrick
Teton
Fort Shaw
Martine
Gorham
Ed. Dow
C. McDonald
IF. Anderson
W. Dow
S. Schmidt
W. Jenkins
BE. Campbell
BE. Krug
M. Field
Ss Holmesland
Pigid
Js.Doy
Senmtat
Jenkins
Campbell
Krug
E. Dow
Fort Shaw teams fall to Teton foes in two games
Fort Shaw girls and boys both lose to Teton teams on the Fort Shaw floor. Upcoming events include a Friday night game at Centerville and a Thursday evening January 25 program in the high school auditorium to raise funds for students attending district shorthand and typing contests in Great Falls.
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Fort Shaw
Teton Girls
Teton
Miss Williamson
Glee Club
Sweat
Victor Peterson
Roy Wiprud
Harold Crane
Clifford Saterlie
Ben Slanger
Bozeman
Victor Cheetham
Stong
Fort Benton
Centerville
Great Falls
Montana
Choteau Club Hears Wheat Marketing Plan Talk
Last Monday evening August Nelson of the Montana Wheat Growers association urged Choteau business leaders to back a campaign aiding farmers in stabilizing grain marketing. J. C. Morgan led reports and set February 19 for the next meeting while a publicity plan with local papers was approved. The group also discussed a swimming pool and skating rink.
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Nelson
Montana Wheat Growers Association
Teton County
Choteau Commercial Club
Choteau
Chateau
J. C. Morgan
Choteau Montanan
Acantha
Great Falls
Mr. Morgan
Porter Visits Helena Senator Brother in State Capitol
C H Porter of the Great Northern is visiting this week with his brother who serves as state senator from Chouteau county in Helena.
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C. H. Porter
Great Northern
Helena
Chouteau County
Post Office Safe Blown At Dutton Sunday Evening
Loot estimated at 400 dollars consisting of cash stamps and a money order book was taken when a Dutton post office safe was blown with nitroglycerin and entered with a skeleton key. Fingerprint attempts failed due to canvas gloves. inspector W J Cooney of Great Falls now leads the case with limited new information.
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Yeggs
Dutton
Wm. Reiquam
W. A. Emerick
W. J. Cooney
Great Falls
Methodist Church Notes Encouraging Sunday School Revival
Pastor Harry T. Stong reports a strong start to Sunday school under Prof Maurice Howard. Members are urged to continue strong weekly attendance with a 7 30 evening service and a special song by Miss Harriet Larson. A Tuesday 7 30 choral rehearsal led by Prof R A Keyes plus a short sermon and harmonious notes for spiritual and social improvement follow.
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Harry T. Stong
Maurice Howard
Harriet Larson
R. A. Keyes
Jesus
Farmington Social Roundup Notables Attend Visits and Dance
Misses Cora and Bertina Evenson travel from Saskatchewan to visit friends in Farmington. Local families host dinners and gatherings including O S Forsyth and the Lindseth clan. A Farmington schoolhouse dance draws a large crowd with music and a midnight lunch. several residents report enjoyable times and visits with kin.
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Cora
Bertina Evenson
Saskatchewan
Canada
John Frediniund
A. R. Kieffer
C. Lindseth
Dan Lindseth
O. S. Forsyth
Bernice Andrews
Claude
Ruth
A. Rathman
Shelby
Dorothy Lindseth
Farmington School
A. Swanbeck
DeRusha
Seed grain smut treatment meetings schedule across Montana
A series of talks on smut control for seed grain is set from January 28 to February 5 at multiple towns including Harmony Dry Forks Pendray Bynum Agawam Farmington Dutton Collins Gap Fairfield Power Spring Valley Chateau Beck. Attendees will learn smut disease nature growth inoculation and see slides and a model treating machine by I G Lestrud to observe construction and operation. Formaldehyde concerns about germination are noted as part of the discussion.
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Harmony School
Dry Forks
Pendray
Bynum
Agawam
Farmington
Gap
Fairfield
Power
Vance
Spring Valley
Chateau
Beck
I. G. Lestrud
Montana
Delinquent Tax Case Postponed Sale until October 1
Governor Dixon signed House Bill No. 1 introduced by Rep Joseph Oker of Lewis and Clark County postponing the sale of properties with 1922 taxes delinquent to October 1. The measure, approved by both houses, allows refunds to taxpayers who paid since December 1 with a 10 percent penalty, filing by June 1, 1923, while others incur 1 percent per month interest. The bill aids farmers in Teton County after late grain shipments and storms delayed tax payments.
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Joseph Oker
Lewis and Clark County
Joseph M. Dixon
House
Senate
Teton County
O. G. Meadows
American Legion Schedule for 1923
Adjutant B I Packer of Chateau Post No 6, American Legion, lists the 1923 program with reguar meetings on February 18, March 18, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11. Noted dates include February 22 Washingtons Birthday, April 21 Naturalization Day, May 30 Memorial Day, July 4 Independence Day, October 20 Naturalization Day, and November 11 Armistice Day ceremonies and dance, with an annual election in December.
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B. I. Packer
Chateau Post No
American Legion
Washington
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J. Barnes
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