Big Hole Basin's Transformation From Summer Range to Prosperous Ranching
In 1880 the Big Hole Basin was a summer grazing region with harsh winters seen as foolhardy for settlement. By 1900 over 1,000 residents enjoy rich hay fields, thriving ranches, and rising land value aided by cattle sales to Chicago, Omaha, Seattle, and Dawson City. Investors were urged to view the valley’s potential as dredges, mills, and a railroad loomed.
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Big Hole Basin
Tich
Examiner
Big Hole
Wisdom
Joe Keching
Forks
Hammer & Co
Noyes
Fraser, McVay
Geery
Innis
Dixon
George Smith
Theardy
Chicago
Omaha
Seattle
Tacoma
Dawson City
Dillon
Rocky Mountains
Tasshopper
Wise River
Big Swamp
Puilter
South Fork
Steel
Ruby
Pioneer
Blue Mountains
If Everyone By Seymour Taylor Reflector Warning on Road Safety
A reflective verse urges drivers to imagine loved ones harmed by reckless driving to induce safer behavior. The piece, published in the Reflector by State Farm agents, frames traffic laws and careful deeds as a crusade to prevent tragedies and protect families.
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Seymour Taylor
Reflector
State Farm Insurance Companies
Bloomington
Ilinois
November GI home loans set new VA record
The Veterans Administration reports 66,400 GI home loans guaranteed in November, totaling over 755 million dollars, the second straight monthly record. Applications reached 55,174 with 53,416 appraisal requests, including 30,397 proposed and 23,019 existing homes, while 775,000 loans have been repaid since the program began.
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Veterans Administration
Social Security Coverage Now In Effect For Montana State Workers
Gov. J. Hugo Aronson signed the plan to bring 4353 state employees under Social Security retroactive to January 1, 1955. The measure, approved by the Board of Examiners, aligns with existing retirement plans after a Oct. 10 referendum. Local governments decide dates for school districts and other units. The early date aims to raise pension bases and early survivor benefits for younger workers.
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Helena
J. Hugo Aronson
Board of Examiners
John Sasek
Montana Public Employees Retirement System
Sasek
Speakers Available From Mines Faculty Provide Club Talks
Members of the School of Mines faculty are prepared to discuss a wide range of topics for club programs and commencements. Professor James H. Albertson heads the Speakers Bureau and notes talks cover geopolitics, metallurgy, prospects for uranium, and U S Constitution backgrounds, tailored to high school audiences.
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School of Mines
James H. Albertson
United States
Loan rights restored after public use seizure
A veteran may have loan rights restored if local government takes property for public use, with the caveat that the VA must be relieved from liability on the old guaranty. The decision hinges on reconciling property transfer with guaranty obligations and public use justification.
Montana School of Mines Speakers Bureau Details
A brochure listing kars and topics can be secured from Professor Albertson at the School of Mines or by calling Butte 2 2033. Arrangements for high school commencement speakers can also be made through Professor Albertson. Topics for commencement exercises are not included in the brochure. The Speakers Bureau assists clubs and high schools in securing qualified speakers.
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Albertson
School of Mines
Butte
Montana School of Mines
Mrs Catherine Orr Dies in California
Mrs Catherine Orr long time Dillon resident died in her sleep at her Santa Barbara home in California on December 23. Funeral held December 27. Wife of Matt Orr and active in local social affairs. Survived by son Phillip Orr of Santa Barbara. another son Edison preceded in death in Newark.
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Heaven's Sakes
Hide & Fur CO
Montana
Daddy
The
Examiner Printing Co
Robert W. Thomett, M
Medical Arts
Ev Mail
Social Security
MINES
Catherine Orr
California
Dillon Examiner
McCarthy
Hollywood
McCarthy’s
Idaho
Center Street
Dillon Beavers
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