Montana urged consolidation of universities at mass meeting
About a hundred people attended a Helena mass convention on university consolidation. Dr Craighead, president of the State university, argued for centralizing higher education to a single strong institution, with agriculture emphasized and high schools nearby. Others, including Former Lieut. Governor W. R. Allen and Senator George, voiced support, noting shortages and costs of four small colleges.
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Great Falls
Vaudeville at the Pastime Theatre Expands
Vaudeville has arrived and stays at the Pastime Theatre as Manager Wheat extends bookings of top acts for an indefinite period. Gilmore sisters and Duff and Maher scored heavily with classy sketches in recent shows, while a Seattle agency misinformed about train service delayed acts by one day.
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Mother and Father Seek Son in Montana
Governor Stewart received a letter from Mr and Mrs Charles Sontmeyer of 283 Starr Street Brooklyn New York asking aid to locate their son missing for 12 years The history lists entries from 1889 to 1911 including service in the Ninth Infantry A S A discharge at Camp Presidio California a 1908 sighting in Waterloo Montana residence on a Dell Montana cattle ranch a Knights of Pythias affiliation and northern Montana travel with no current address.
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New York
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War Department
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Philippine Islands
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Ponies and cattle on sale at Opera House sale event
Jones prize winner of the Big Hole brings 2 imported Belgian mares aged seven and nine, 3700 pounds total for the group, plus 10 head of pure bred Short Horn cattle with calves and 2 two year old bulls. John Kent and Anderson Brothers list additional stock including 15 dairy cows, a Short Horn bull, a two year old steer, four yearling heifers and two yearling steers. About 1500 horses mules and cattle expected to be sold across the listings.
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George Clemon
Frank Husted
George Woodworth
Charles Francis
George Gray
William Phillips
Carl Innes
Creasy
Maroney Chooses New Aeroplane for Los Angeles Meet
Montana aviator T. T. Maroney has set up a Curtis Aeroplane machine at Western Auto Supply near the high school after returning from the East. He plans permanent residence with his wife and had considered attending the Los Angeles international meet, but followed company advice. The Aero club hoped he could win prizes given his high altitude flights. A visit and inspection by locals is welcome.
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Helena Independent
News of the New Year
A playful promotional note from The Examiner promising full news coverage and year ahead updates for readers choosing the paper. It emphasizes that if it happens, readers will learn about it in The Examiner and invites subscriptions.
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