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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
4
The Montana cattle range era fades as homesteaders shrink open land and ranches seek railroad rights of way. Eastern stockmen appeal to the interior department to move cattle along restricted routes. Producers worry depletion of feed en route and question future cattle drives near rail corridors.
Regular army patrols the streets used by miners on their way to work. The presence of troops has reduced disaffection and almost ended coercion to keep miners from going to the mines.
Observers note Congress progresses at a measured pace as its size and scope influence debate and lawmaking. The report emphasizes the impact of its large proportional makeup on legislative speed and outcomes.
A montage of brief Montana notes from towns including Butte Miles City Lewistown Helena and Great Falls. Reports cover prices for hay and alfalfa beves beeves crop moves rail expansion road work library gifts and public safety. Also noted are births deaths weddings occupations and militia training with scattered local developments across the state.
Montana men at the Presidio reserve officers training camp in San Francisco are named among officers selected for commissions. The list includes six captains, three first lieutenants, and 34 second lieutenants with assignments to Montana units. About 1,400 of 2,000 selected faced final in the camp, while 600 wait for sergeant opportunities or later commissions. A note on resumed silver mining and regional notices follow.
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