Beaverhead Stockmen Ship to New Los Angeles Market
Beaverhead county cattlemen send shipments totaling over seven hundred head to the new Los Angeles stockyards since last August. Shippers include Metton Brothers Armistead Charles Miller Big Hole George Melton J E Morse and George Ditty. Cattle have topped the market and outsold grain fed stock from Idaho Utah despite recent price dips due to Oregon and Washington shipments. Growers find southern California better than Omaha or Portland under current conditions.
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Los Angeles
Beaverhead ‘County
Beaverhead County
Oregon
Washington
Metton Brothers
Armistead
Charles Miller
Big Hole
George Melton
J. EB. Morse
George Ditty
Idaho
Utah
California
Omaha
Portland
First School Days for New Kindergarten Class
Daily life in the city begins a new chapter as five to six year olds start kindergarten at the primary school under Miss Helen Sipple of Butte. The department, famed as a model in the state, has long waiting lists and aims to prepare children for next fall’s grades.
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Helen Sipple
Butte
County Sup visits rural schools in Sheep Creek basin
County superintendent Miss Alice Roe leaves Tuesday to inspect schools in Lima Gosman Dell and Whitworth Nicholia in the Sheep Creek basin as part of an official county program visiting rural schools.
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Alice Roe
Lima
Gosman, Dell
Whitworth and Nicholia
Sheep Creek
Noun Test Reveals Grammar Gaps in Montana Schools
A Montana college study shows freshmen average 88 percent on noun underlining tests, with sophomores 96 and seniors 83 percent. Across high school grades, seventh and eighth graders scored 65 and 16 percent respectively, prompting statewide tests and calls for review.
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John
Smith
Montana
Neighbors Curiosity Saves Life Of Dillon Woman
Mrs. Charlotte Lyons, a longtime Centennial valley resident, was found unconscious in her Dillon home after neighbors smelled smoke and alerted authorities. Deputies forced entry, revived warmth and food restored speaking ability, and Dr. W H Stephan said her condition is not serious. Phil Lyons, her son and livestock worker, was summoned to the bedside.
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Charlotte Lyons
Centennial Valley
Dillon
Thomson Avenue
Sheriff’ S Office
Rotary Club Holds Regular Weekly Session in Dillon
The Dillon Rotary Club met at the Sugar Bowl cafe for a business luncheon. Dr. W. H. Stephan presided and sang several original numbers to enthusiastic applause as members discussed matters under advisement by Rotary.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Sugar Bowl Cafe
Rotary
W. H. Stephan
Severe Cold Snap Breaks Stretch of Mild Weather
After six weeks of near springlike conditions in Dillon and Beaverhead County, a cold snap arrived with an inch and a half of powdery snow and subzero nights. By Tuesday the temperature stayed below zero with eight o'clock readings at three above, marking the coldest spell in over six weeks. Officials note Beaverhead’s 1920 warm spell ended February 10, but this year’s cold set in anew.
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California
Dillon
Beaverhead ‘County
Mercury
Beaverhead
Fecorda
Regional wool market plans urged by wool growers
The National Wool Growers Association committee recommended regional wool pools and end to pre shearing contracting. Suggestions include licensed storage and graders, sale in large lines, and gradual market release to stabilize prices. forester Metcalf warned against timber price hikes. Eugene Meyer Jr. pledged War Finance Corp support for livestock sector amid finance concerns.
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Spokane
National
Wool Growers’ Association
United States
Forest Service
Vernon Metcalf
Mr. Greeley
H. J. Hagenbarth
Mr. Hagenbarth
Meyer
Eugene Meyer, Jr
War Finance Corporation
F. R. Marshall
Association
West
Congress
Menke Family Moves to Phillips Apartments
Mr and Mrs T H Menke and their family relocate this week from the J Anson Baxter homes on West Glendale street to the Phillips apartments formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs W E Stevenson.
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T. H. Menke
J. Anson Baxter
West
Glendale Street
Phillips Apartments
Ww. E.stevenson
Meeting Recap of Good Government Club Officers and Actions
The Good Government club met January 16 in the library with retiring president Mrs. Etta Metzel presenting a year in review. The group praised efforts on shelter, youth outreach, relief, and community projects including a town flower vote and support for milk and clothing for families. New officers were elected to lead next year.
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Good Government Club
Thebrary
Etta Metzel
Fort Harrison
Wisdom
Vocational Congress
Bozeman
Beam
Frank Med
Joseph Monroe
Frank Hazelbaker
McGregor
J. W. Scott
Montanomal Debuts as Official Student Publication
The Montanomal, Montana State Normal College's new student paper, debuts with four well edited pages. Edited by Dubr Phelps and team, it features student news, ads, sports, society notes, alumni items, and an exchange column, aiming to be the college's official student organ.
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Montana State Normal College
Montanomal
Dubr Phelps
Florence Anderson
Nettie Porter
Stuart Des Rosier
Helen Harrington
Dorothy Whitworth
Edith Stronach
Truman Smith
Alice Davenport
Edythe Nelson
Maude ‘Webber
Myrna Simpson
Alice Mabbott
Marjorie Gillick
Gladys Alexander
Tia Franks
Stella Amundsen
Mae Geary
Monmal
Till
Dillon Visitor Jack Arrives in Butte on Tuesday
A visitor named Jack spent Tuesday in Butte, with locals noting his presence during daytime activities. No further details were provided about purpose or events during the visit.
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Jack
Dillon
Butte
Dillon Girl Sings On Salt Lake Telegram Broadcast
Local radio listeners praise the Dillon concert by Miss Marjorie Stevenson heard clearly from Salt Lake City. Her parents Ben and Mrs Stevenson recognized their daughter’s voice across hundreds of miles as the Shriners’ band of Minneapolis and other cities were also heard. The Westinghouse set used by Beaverhead Motors co. brought clear reception amid growing radio interest and entry into homes.
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Salt Lake
Marjorie Stevenson
Westinghouse Aertla
D.A. Galt
Beaverhead Motors Company
Shriners’ Band
Minneapolis
Fort Worth
Texas
Los Angeles
Calgary
Portland
Yakima
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Axpar
Man Draws Heavy Fine On Gambling Charge
Jack Brooks a city figure was arrested then pled guilty on Monday to gambling. Judge Smith fined him 500 dollars and sentenced six months in the county jail. Because he cannot pay the fine he will remain 430 days in the Hotel de Mooney. Officials warn harsher sentences for future gambling offenders.
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Jack Brooks
Brooks
Smith
Hotel de Mooney
Keen Rivalry Shown by Class A Bowlers
Bowling interest has surged as crowds pack afternoon and evening sessions. The Dillon Examiner and Hartwig theater lead Class A, with the Examiner ahead after taking two of three games last Thursday. Ross of the Examiner posted high three game pin total of 620.
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Dillon Examiner
Hartwig Theater
Examiner
Ross
Legion Wins Easy Victory From Sheridan
Beaverhead County high school and the Montana State Normal College suffered decisive losses in out of town games, while the American Legion team defeated Sheridan 39 to 6. Metlen led Dillon's scoring in the Legion win, and Anaconda High School beat Beaverhead 21 to 15 in Anaconda. Montana Normal College dropped 37 to 4 to Montana Wesleyan and 39 to 9 to Mount St Charles in Helena.
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Anaconda
Helena
Beaverhead County High School
Montana State Normal College
American Legion
Sheridan
Dillon
Legion
Metlen
Beaverhead
Anaconda High School
Butte Central
Seattle Woman Becomes Second Grade Teacher in Dillon
Miss Carolyn White of Seattle arrived in Dillon on Sunday to assume charge of the second grade room previously taught by Miss Josephine Erwin. She will serve as critic teacher for the second grade training school faculty.
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Carolyn White
Seattle
Dillon
Josephine Erwin
Miss White
Wisdom merchant J. P. Lossel in Dillon on business
J. P. Lossel of Wisdom spent the early part of the week in Dillon tending to mercantile matters.
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J. P. Lossel
Wisdom
Dillon
Annual Minstrel Show Set For Early March
Plans for the American Legion Minstrel Show are announced with a blackface two part format. The first part features up to date songs and gags by soloists and a capable chorus, the second part offers elaborately costumed specialty acts. The Legion aims to eclipse past efforts with a 1923 production staged early in March.
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American Legion
the Legion
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Rotary Club
Meeting OF Good Government Club
Dillon Girl
American Legion Post
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