Public School Contracts Let for New Building
At a board of trustees meeting last Thursday the public school building contract was awarded to Kroffganz & Frank of Butte for 125 250 the lowest of three bids. Heating and plumbing were let to Thomas Luebben for 33 000 with Dart Hardware and Implement at 33 360. Western Electric of Butte won the wiring and lighting bid at 3 385. Work starts now on the two story fireproof red brick structure, with completion hoped by early next year and total cost near 190 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Kroffganz & Frank
Butte
Hugh Johnston
Sontag
Dillon
Thomas Luebben
Dart, Hardware and Implement Company
Western Electric Company
T. Taylor
War Risk Insurance Converts War Term to U S Government Policy
Colonel R G Cholmeley Jones outlines three optional settlements under the converted life insurance: payment in one sum, fixed installments, or life installments. Policies include disability benefits, dividends, loans, and liberal provisions. Reinstatement rules allow late restoration of lapsed term insurance before July 1, 1920, or within 18 months post discharge with two months premiums and health statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cholmeley-Jones
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
United States
U. S
Rich ore vein found at Jack Rabbit mine Argenta
A high grade ore vein was cut on the 200 foot level at the Jack Rabbit mine in Argenta developed by Conda Mining. The ore runs 50 percent gray copper and 30 to 40 ounces of silver with a vein about 6 to 18 inches wide on 200 level and up to 18 inches at three feet on the 300 foot level. Three shifts work the mine and 75 tons of ore are ready for shipment once roads allow hauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argenta
Conda Mining Company
Shakespeare Club Luncheon Set For April 24
The annual luncheon of the Shakespeare club will be held Saturday April 24 at 1 30 PM at the home of Mrs Luebben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare Club
Good Crop Is Predicted for Spring Wheat
Circular No. 201 from April 9, 1920 urges Ninth District banks to act on encouraging farmers to plant spring wheat. It cites world and U.S. wheat shortages, lower spring wheat stocks, reduced winter wheat acreage, and favorable soil moisture. The forecast calls for a profitable crop if conditions permit, with potential price support due to tight supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Stone
State Bank of
Dillon
Ninth Federal Reserve District
Ninth District
United States
Minneapolis
Duluth
Cormat
John H. Rich
Federal Reserve
Sheriff C. K. Wyman Killed While Arresting Suspected Thief
Beaverhead County Sheriff C. K. Wyman was fatally shot in Monida while attempting to arrest an Idaho horse thief. The suspect fled on foot, two posses pursued from Lima and Monida, and a Dillon posse was organized as officers work to capture the fugitive. Wyman, about fifty, served his second term and is survived by his wife and daughter.
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C. K. Wyman
Monida
Idaho
Dillon
Lima
Wyman
Idaho Falls
Beaverhead County
Montana Stock Growers Meet Urges Better Livestock Grades
Western growers heard calls for higher quality livestock and closer stock care at the 35th Montana Stock Growers Association convention in Billings. Speakers included Governor Stewart and J M Burke who cited Montana cattle shipments rising from 79 089 in 1886 to 641 387 in 1919, with packing houses nearer home urged to cut waste.
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Billings
Montana Stock Growers’ Association
Governor Stewart
J. M. Burke
Helena
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
W. J. Butler
J. H. Roberts
Spokane Union Stockyards
G. Carey
National Livestock Shippers’ League
Wallis Tuidekoper
Association
Montana
Burke
Butler
Robers
Hirschy Completes Acquisition Of Husted Ranch
Fred Hirschy finalized the purchase of the Frank Husted ranch this Monday, gaining nearly 4000 acres of prime Big Hole Valley land. The big deal, long reported but delayed, adds a superior ranch to Hirschy’s holdings in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hirschy
Frank Husted
Big Hole News
Hirschy
Chinook Play Promises Notable Spring Performance
Chinook staff prepare annual spring play to raise funds for the Chinook yearbook. The production at the Normal College is expected to be among the best ever staged and will be distributed next month.
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Chinook
Normal
Judge Clark presides in Rattlesnake water case hearing
Judge W. A. Clark traveled from Virginia City to Dillon last Wednesday evening and held the Rattlesnake water case hearing on Thursday. The case was taken under advisement and he was assisted by court stenographer Mr. Monagham. Clark departed for Butte Thursday afternoon as Monagham remained several days.
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W. A. Clark
Dillon
Virginia City
Mr. Monagham
Handball Trip To Great Falls By Local Couples
Mr and Mrs W B Hartwig Mr and Mrs Russel Fryberg and Mr and Mrs George Melton drove to Great Falls for a handball tournament. The Hartwigs were joined by their three children who visited Helena and their grandparents for several days.
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W. B. Hartwig
Russel Fryberg
George Melton
Great Falls
Hartwig
Helena
Wool prices to stay high on strong demand says official
Salt Lake April 15. F R Marshall secretary of the National Wool Growers association predicted wool prices would remain as high as last season due to demand exceeding supply.
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Salt Lake
F. R. Marshall
National Wool Growers’ Association
Inland Empire Teachers Association delegates meet in Spokane
The Montana State Normal College delegation to the Inland Empire Teachers Association met in April at Spokane. Miss Parr and Mrs. Curran attended with Dr. Garver. Curran was elected vice president for the coming year and Garver took multiple committee roles including Americanization work and Monroe Silent Reading Tests measurements.
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Montana State Normal College To
and Empire Teachers’ Association
Spokane
Parr
Curran
Garver
Davis
Monroe
Montana
General Association
Petersons to Take Over Andrus Hotel Grill
Mr and Mrs Id M Peterson from Philipsburg met with Harry Andrus owner manager of the Andrus hotel to take over the grill. They plan to arrive next week and expect the cafe to open by May 1. Both are experienced restaurant people and come to Dillon highly recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Id. M. Peterson
City
Philipsburg
Harry Andrus
Andrus Hotel
Mrs. Peterson
Dillon
St James Guild to be entertained by Mrs Foster
The St James guild will be entertained Thursday April 22 by Mrs R EK Foster in a local social gathering with plans for an evening of light program and refreshments.
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St. James Guild
R. EK. Foster
Beaverhead County Roads Debate Bonds for High Cost Route
C W Smith argues against $200,000 road bonds and $200,000 federal funds for a single tourist route from Browne's bridge to Monida. He warns of high per mile costs, suggests prioritizing countywide work, notes farmers and stockmen face financial strain, and urges restraint on debt until broader needs are met.
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Beaverhead County
Federal Road Fund
Browne's Bridge
Monida
the Tribune
C. W. Smith
Man Receives 90 Day County Jail Term in Pitchfork Assault
John Tabish jailed 90 days after a county assault charge at Carter ranch. He allegedly struck Lecene Dent on the head with a pitchfork handle during a dispute while the two men worked a haystack. Both men suffered visible injuries after the confrontation.
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John Tabish
Lecene Dent
Tabish
Dent
Carter Ranch
Argonne Forest
Dillon City Buys Fordson Tractor For Street Wetting
The city of Dillon purchased a Fordson tractor last Monday to work on city streets by wetting them to improve passable conditions after spring thaws and rain storms.
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Dillon
Bul Bul operetta at Normal college auditorium
A nostalgia filled fundraiser brings Dillon’s best performers to stage the Bul Bul operetta at the Normal college auditorium on Friday evening April 30 to raise money for the defunct Lyceum Course debt. Directors Miss Wdith Hatch and Miss Alma Van de Walker supervise a cast from Dillon’s top talent.
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Lyceum
Normal College
Wdith Hatch
Alma van de Walker
Dillon
Montana stockmen urged to boost forage crops after $30 million feed spend
Commissioner Charles Mecenfield reports Montana livestock producers spent $30 million on feed in the six months ending March 1 1920. He notes chronic drought 1919 reduced ranges, alfalfa plowing, and a Idaho alfalfa quarantine effective April 1 1920. He warns a second year of poor yields could worsen home grown feed shortages.
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Montana
Chas. D. Mecenfield
Idaho
Good Government Club Discusses Primary Law and Bonds
At a Tuesday meeting on April 20 Mrs John Collins explained the primary election law and the arguments for and against. Mrs Pearl S Smith outlined the proposed road bond and high school dormitory bond issues. A lively discussion followed with support for the dormitory benefiting Dillon and rural districts.
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Good Government Club
John Collins
Pearl S. Smith
Dillon
Beaverhead County Sets Dual Elections Next Friday
Beaverhead county will hold two elections on April 23 at the same polling places and by the same officials. Polls open noon to seven for the presidential primary with republican and democratic tickets. also bond questions for roads dormitory and heating plant run eight to six. Citizens urged to vote noon to six for efficiency.
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Beaverhead
Beaverhead County
Way of the West shows ranchers sharing burden in cattle market
The article notes Carl R. T Huntley lowers steer prices to help a neighbor. Hansen Packing in Butte accepts them, saving Herman from buying hay. It describes scarce hay, anticipated cattle losses in spring, and widespread frugal resilience across the Basin and Big Hole areas.
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Carl R. T Huntley
Arly
Mr. Huntley
Hansen Packing Company
Butte
Mr. Herman
Hansen
Huntley
Basin
Big Hole
Fairgrounds for Tourist Park at Dillon
S Carruthers secretary of the county fair association urged turning part of the fairgrounds into a tourist camping ground. Commissioners approved the plan to raise funds for city water piping and other improvements. The grounds’ location suits motorists in summer and Dillon should maintain such a camping area.
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S. Carruthers
County Fair Association
Dillon
Preacher Dr John F. Shepherd At Methodist Church
The Rev John Franklin Shepherd Ph D D D Supt of Home Missions for the Presbyterian church of Montana will preach Sunday morning at the Methodist church on The Marks of Jesus Following the service members of the Presbyterian church and others interested are asked to remain a few minutes for a meeting with Dr Shepherd.
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John Franklin Shepherd
Home Missions
Presbyterian Church of Montana
Methodist Church
Jesus
Presbyterian Church
Shiepherd
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Kroffganz and
Frank
Luebben
Western Electric
Herschy
Husted
Inland Empire Teachers Association
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