Montana figures show boosted state share in Hoover program
Montana’s share of the Hoover stabilization program rises to about 38.5 million dollars as counties plan extra road, building, and power project outlays. Governor Erickson reports anticipated highway, railroad, and Flathead power investments, with mining and oil expected to grow and agricultural aid to boost industry. County estimates cover road work, county building enlargements, fair plant construction, and Montana Power line extensions.
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Ontana’s
Hoover
Erickson
Montana Power ‘Commpany
Montana
Montana Power Company
Flathead
Secretary of Commerce
Dawson County
Cascade County
Local notes and visits from Alder to Helena and Dillon
Mrs Albert Metzel of Alder visiting. Elmer Devaney from the local high school spent Sunday with his parents in Melrose. Hon Frank Eliel in Helena for a state board of education meeting. Ambrose Henneberry in Helena for business. Mr and Mrs Vincent Schmittroth here Thursday for Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Louis Schmittroth, returning from Salmon City Idaho by car. The Elite Shop run by Carlson sisters closes. stock and fixtures for sale then plan Pacific coast winter stay. Wrangler's club meets at Beaverhead Abstract offices with Professor Rush Jordan on Peace. Fred Hansen from the Centennial valley in town this week.
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Albert Metzel
Alder
Elmer Devaney
Melrose
Frank Eliel
Helena
State Board of Education
Ambrose Henneberry
Vincent Schmit
Troth
Wrangler’s Club
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Rush Jordan
The
Normal College
Fred Hansen
Centennial Valley
Mince Meat Versatility Beyond Pies
Traditional mince meat serves as a ready base for fruit cakes cookies tarts and desserts. The article shares recipes for Mince Meat Fruit Cake Mince Meat Tarts and a Mince Meat Sundae plus tips to bake with the preserved fruit and spice mix to extend its use beyond pies.
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Moe
Datcat
Bell System Reduces Long Distance Toll Across Mountain States
States Co cuts long distance rates effective January 1 1930, saving the public about 5 000 000 annually. The reduction applies to station to station calls across Mountain States and Bell System regions, continuing a policy to lower costs while improving service. The article notes improved connection times and 93 percent completion of long distance calls.
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Bell System
Mountain States
Dillon News Briefs From 1899 and 1909 Items
Enrollment at State Normal shows 74 students with 21 males and 53 females, 49 from Dillon. Beaverhead county bonds sold at par with $510 premium to Mrs. James Edie. G T Paul tours NP line. Dillon Implement Co. for sale. Free high school petition gains nearly 400 signatures. A Kansas editor notes a deck of cards as calendar. In 1909 city council debates saloon licenses and regulations. Albert Stamm jewelry store burglary nets stolen goods. Beaverhead high school beats Deer Lodge 14 to 0 on Thanksgiving. Coal shortage worsens in Dillon amid cold weather.
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State Normal
Dillon
Beaverhead County
James Edie
G. T. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad
Dillon Implement Company
Free County High School
Kansas
Albert Stamm
Deer Lodge
Fairgrounds
Did Mark Twain's Jumping Frog Jump Really Jump
A literary curiosity explores the origin of The Jumping Frog tale. It traces claims by miners, Tuttletown residents, and riverboat pilots about how Mark Twain sourced the story and how the frog became a symbol of Twain’s early fame.
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Mark Twain
Twain
America
Angels Camp
San Andreas
Butte
Montana
California
Bret Harte
James
Stephen Gillis
Tuttletown
San Francisco
Jchitits
Brandjord attends conference on public lands transfer plan
I M Brandjord, Montana land office chief, travels to Washington for a national meeting of land commissioners to discuss President Hover's proposal to shift public lands from the federal government to the states. The summit will February 238. minerals may stay with the federal government, provoking western debate over revenue and mining impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandjord
Confab
Elena
I. M. Brandford
State Land Office
The
Land Board
Washington, D. C
National Conference of
Public Land States Land Commissioners
Land Boards
President Hover
Congress
United States
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Big Horn Peeerawene Paseo Erenee
Broadwater
Sdestucies
Powell Carrier
Eannecee
Josephine B. Gibson
Hl. Heins Company
States CO
Mountain States Territory
Miller
F. H. Reid
Denver
Marshal Field & Company
Out Foundation
West
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Utah
the Interior
Ray Lyman
Wilbur
Agriculture
Hyde
Secretary of the Interior
Joseph M. Dixon
the Examiner
Virg
Papas
Virgin
Diamonds
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