State Efficiency Commission urged budget centralization
A Chicago accountant report to Montana’s state efficiency commission calls for strict financial accountability, centralized funds control, a single accounts department, and a unified budget system to cut state expenses. The plan envisions four schedules, central auditing, and wages controlled by department heads.
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Helena
House
Senate
State Board of Examiners
State Efficiency Commission
Chicago
Stewart
N. T. Lease
W. O. Fiske
Frank Bliel
Department of Accounts
War Savings Stamps Sales Totals by Montana Counties
In September, Montana post offices sold 31 027 50 in war savings stamps. Silver Bow County led with 13 025 75, followed by Lewis and Clark 3 687 20 and Flathead 1 955 80. County figures include Deer Lodge 1 662 15 Fallon 254 35 Sweet Grass 21 80 Yellowstone 867 50 and others.
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Fallon
Sweet Grns
Yellowstone
Jefferson
Gallatin
Silver Bow
Blaine
Stillwater
Teton
Powell
Beaverhead
Chouteau
Rosebud
Valley
Dawson
Cascade
Ravalli
Big Horn
Wheatland
Lewis and Clark
Flathead
Fergus
Lincoln
Park
Phillips
Custer
Missoula
Granite
Carbon
Toole
Madison
Mineral
Prairie
Sanders
Broadwater
Meagher
Wibaux
Organization completed for Red Cross roll call
Great Falls Montana state chairman Senator C B Roberts announces that every county in the state has completed its organization for the Red Cross membership campaign. County chairmen appointed, prominent men direct campaigns. Hield notes Montana first in the division to achieve 100 percent organization. Thousands of volunteers will urge 150000 members to renew during roll call week and new members will be solicited.
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Great Falls
C. B. Roberts
American Red Cross Roll Call
Senator Roberts
C. C. Hield
Hield
Montana
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Red Cross
Pamphlet to Refute Wild Drouth Stories in Montana
Minnesota Loan & Trust company plans a pamphlet to counter sensational drouth tales from other states about Montana. Representative B R Colburn says the goal is to present real state conditions with detailed data and rebut claims of widespread drying up, mass cattle departures, and sheep starvation.
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Helena
Montana
Minnesota Loan & Trust Company
Minneapolis
Great Falls
Constable Drives Car With Bear on Lap in Montana
Great Falls constable H V Cagle reports a strange night scene near Helena when a black bear leaped into his car after his headlight revealed the animal. The bear tumbled toward the driver and then vanished as Cagle steered clear and kept his nerve.
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Constable
Bear
Great Falls
H. V. Cagle
Helena
Cagle
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Child Friendly Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe, pleasant tasting laxative for children. It urges mothers to watch for the package name California and promises full dosing directions on each bottle.
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California
Ady
Exports to Asia Report Large Growth in Trade
Exports to Asiatic countries rise with the British East Indies receiving 12 million dollars, Japan 30 million, and Siberia 11 million in value. The gains indicate strong demand across these key markets.
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Asia
British East Indies
Japan
Siberia
Bayer Aspirin for Colds and Pain Market Claim Ad
Advertisement claims Bayer genuine Aspirin in a Bayer package with proper directions for Colds Pain Headache Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. It states Bayer means genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents. Aspirin is a trademark of Bayer.
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Bayer
Baye
Paradoxical Business In Studio Standings
A quip contrasts art and commerce as a studio owner jokes about many sittings and standing orders. The exchange hints at demand and routine in creative work, with a playful nod to how commissions shape an artist's workflow.
Gentle Cascarets Ad Declares Easy Nightly Laxative
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle laxative cathartic that cures liver and bowel poison without gripe or harsh side effects. It promises relief from headaches dizziness coated tongues and sour stomachs while you sleep.
It's All Right to Demand Justice
A reflective line urges readers to weigh the desire for justice against the costs and consequences of pursuing it. It prompts careful consideration of motive and method before taking action.
There Should Be Music in Every Home
A regional columnist argues that music enriches households and suggests widespread access, noting cultural and social benefits and urging communities to support music programs and opportunities.
Ancient maize grinder unearthed near Plentywood site
Workmen digging a well at the electric light plant north of Plentywood uncovered a stone maize grinder buried 12 feet deep, deemed a relic from pre-glacial times used by early inhabitants. The Lewis and Clark post plans a victory ball with Governor Stewart and Adjt. Gen. Phil Greenan leading the grand march.
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Plentywood
Electric Light Plant
Here
Lewis and Clark Post
Stewart
Adjt
Phil Greenan
Basin creek reservoir boosts Butte fire water supply
Construction near Timber butte will yield a 1,000,000 gallon reserve and 800 gallons per minute for two days for south side fire fighting. Concrete work has started, says Eugene Carroll, manager of the Butte Water company.
Five Highest Buildings Listed with Heights
The ranking cites Woolworth Building at 865 feet, Metropolitan Tower 700 feet, Singer Building 612 feet, Municipal Building 582 feet, all in New York City. City Hall in Philadelphia stands at 547 feet and Ulm Cathedral in Ulm, Germany at 528 feet.
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Woolworth
Metropolitan Tower
Singer
Municipal
New York City
City Hall
Philadelphia
Ulm Cathedral
Ulm
Germany
Are brunettes on the unfair list and why
A playful exchange questions whether brunettes are targeted as unfair. The dialogue hints at bias and social judgment, reflecting a neighborly tease about fairness and appearances.
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