Montana Press Association Plans August Convention in Montana
The Montana Press Association schedules its annual convention for August 7 to 9 in Butte with officers Joe Markham T F Rucker and Henry Weare leading the program. A monthly bulletin and a $60 membership contest funded by the Montana Standard are announced. A district captain plan and rules for the 1930 better newspaper contest are outlined along with awards for weekly papers editorial pages and front pages.
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Reat Falls
Montana
State Press Association
Butte
Joe L. Markham
Montana Standard
T. F. Rucker
Lewistown
State Association
Henry Weare
Chester
Glacier Park
Tanlac relief for stomach troubles touted by locals
Doctors attribute most sickness to digestion and endorse Tanlac as a remedy for years of stomach and bowel troubles. Local supporters report improved appetite and energy after using Tanlac, with a money back guarantee if it does not help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Elien White
New 1930 Chevrolet Sixes On Display In Dillon
The Montana Auto Supply showcases the 1930 Chevrolet six lineup including sport and standard roadsters, coupes, phaeton, sedans, and coach. Improvements cover lighter pistons, new head design, enclosed brakes, hydraulic shocks, stronger rear axle, larger tires, updated gauges, and richer upholsteries enhancing comfort, performance, and safety.
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Montana Auto Supply Company
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Lovejoy
Fisher
State of Montana Holds Over 3.8 Million in Banks and Vaults
Montana reports cash in 126 state depositaries totaling 3,813,311.58 with additional investments in stocks bonds and securities exceeding 18 million held in vaults, detailing state financial holdings and liquidity.
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State of
Montana
Montana Industrial Accidents Rise as Insured See 967 Gain
The Industrial Accident Commission reports 1928-29 year gains in insured workers and accidents in Montana. Insured count up 967 under the workmen's compensation act as total accidents rise 1,346. There were 89 fatal accidents and 141 permanent partial disabilities. Payments total 1,016,861 with 336,309 from the state fund. Amendments from 1929 legislature took effect in March. outcome not yet clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Industrial Accident Commission
J. Burke Clements
Industrial Accident Board
Montana Vast Resources and Size Compared to New York
A letter from State Land Commissioner I M Brandford to Frank W Harris of Seattle outlines Montana as three times the area of New York and holding over 500 000 acres of water. It details total area 94 078 080 acres with 609 440 water and notes public land set asides and federal land concessions.
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Montana
New York
I. M. Brandford
Frank W. Harris
Seattle
Washington
Commonwealth
Texas
California
Telephone Company Reports 1929 Growth and Lower Rates
In 1929 the company spent over 13 million to expand service. The year ended with about 434,500 telephones in use, up 21,000. Local and toll calls rose to 826 million and 18.3 million respectively as long distance became more like local service. Rate cuts took effect February 1, 1929 and January 1, 1930, benefiting station to station day calls.
State Treasurer Reports 1929 Cash and Investment Totals
The 1929 compilation shows 3,077,529.37 dollars in cash at year end 1928 and a yearly gain of 735,782.21 dollars. Investments reached 1,037,399.18 dollars, including 883,924.28 in general fund warrants. Major items were 55,000 Red Lodge water bonds and 98,474.80 Cascade high school bonds. Common school fund investments near 12.5 million dollars, with 21,500 in Veterans memorial fund and 1,242 dollars on hand.
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Red Lodge Water
Cascade High School
Common School Fund
Veterans’ Memorial Fund
Montana Gets 396642 For Forest Roads In 1931
A total of 396642 dollars is allotted to Montana for federal forest highway construction from July 1, 1930, to 1931. Beaverhead forest area plans to receive a later allocation after a survey by Major Evan Kelly. Montana ranks third among western states for forest highway funds, after Oregon and Idaho.
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Montana
Forest Service
Washington
Beaverhead
Dillon
Evan Kelly
Missoula
Congress
Oregon
Idaho
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Montana Press Association
Dalange
Willys
Fiat
Willys-Overland, Inc
Toledo
J. W. Walters Garage
Montana Street
Hoover
The
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Africa
Phillip J. May
Donald
New York City
Stuttgart
Hartwig Theatre
International Harvester Company
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