Montana Blue Sky Law Aids Development Despite Capital Shortfalls
Montana adopted a blue sky law in 1913 to protect investors while limiting hindrance to growth. The law mirrors other states but allows companies to deal in securities owned outright if not a regular broker. A key exemption lets a corporation sell its own stock through officers if two thirds of its assets are within Montana. Despite exemptions aimed at attracting capital, Montana has suffered for years with underfunded ventures and limited local capital. (Continued on Page 8)
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Montana
Union
Ita
Blue Sky
Normalites Go to Barratts for Annual Summer Outing
Students and faculty from Montana State Normal College joined over 700 people at Barratt station for an annual summer outing. A special Oregon Short Line train carried hundreds to the event where lunch, baseball, games, hill hikes, and riverbank shade were enjoyed by townspeople and students alike.
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Montana State Normal College
Barratt Station
Oregon
Earthquake Dangers Prompt Inspections Of Properties
State agent for the Fireman Fund Insurance urges thorough inspection of heating systems chimneys and flues after Montana earthquakes to prevent further damage and fire risk. Many buildings suffered damage though tremors were often barely felt.
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Montana
Fund Insurance Company
Dillonites miss own Fourth as crowds seek outside revels
Dillon held no local Fourth of July celebration this year, sending hundreds to Sheridan Butte Deer Lodge and other spots. A Dillon team beat Sheridan 16 to 4 in a fast baseball game. Many stayed for a Sheridan dance. others joined big festivities in towns like Butte and Deer Lodge.
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Dillon
Sheridan
Butte
Deer Lodge
Elkhorn Springs
Jackson
Bozeman
Beaverhead
Dillon Rotary Club hears report on Rotary International convention
Frank Eliel, president of the Dillon Rotary Club and RI delegate, delivered a luncheon report on the Cleveland convention. He outlined key convention work, echoed speaker points, and shared delegates' suggestions. Harry Andrus Jr. visiting from St. Louis spoke briefly, and Floyd Ghormley, organizer of Sheridan’s Fourth of July, entertained.
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Frank Eifel
Dillon Rotary Club
Rotary International
Cleveland
Harry Andrus Jr
St. Louis
Floyd Ghormley
Sheridan
Jones brothers acquire 400 acres Snowline Ranch
Herbert and Clarence Jones bought 400 acres of hay land from the Peat estate, expanding their holdings to create one of the largest pest stock ranches in the valley. The Snowline Ranch addition increases the brothers' parcels beyond the two existing sections.
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Herbert
Clarence Jones
Jones Brothers
Lima Ledger
Open air band concert at training school grounds
An open air band concert is scheduled for tomorrow evening at seven o'clock on the training school grounds, set to precede the start of the chautauqua program. The event invites local residents to attend and enjoy the performances before the larger event begins.
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Training School
Studebaker Car Strands on Railroad Crossing
Francis Tonrey nearly lost his Studebaker touring car last Sunday evening when it became stuck on a railroad crossing near the MeMen Omey ranch as a passenger train rounded the bend. Bud Hartwig flagged the train while Tonrey and eight workers freed the car, with several cars damaged at the crossing. The Short Line crew was dispatched to repair the crossing the next day.
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Francis Tonrey
Studebaker
Omey
Tomey
Bud. Hartwig
Hartwig
Mr. Tonney
Go Tiger
Beaverhead Ranchers Anticipate Prosperous Season
Beaverhead county ranchers expect one of their most prosperous seasons with high wool prices and large production. Shearing finished, wool stored in First National warehouse, with 2,130,739 pounds in 1915 likely to be surpassed. Growers ship on consignment, prices from 45 to 60 cents, hay yields strong, grain favorable, and ranges reported excellent for summer and fall.
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Beaverhead County
First National
Py County
Montana
Beaverhead
Beaverhead Valley
Beach
City Council Bills Audited and Paid in July Session
The regular monthly council meeting on July 1 audited and allowed numerous bills across funds. General Fund items include salaries for Henry Hackett Charles Bourquin and others, utilities, and supplies from Beaverhead Lumber, Montana Auto Supply, and Union Electric. Street and Alley Fund lists drayage, supplies, labor, stamps, and water department charges. Water Fund shows salaries and materials from Red Star Garage and Beaverhead Lumber. Total expenditures across all funds amount to $2,967.58.
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C. T. Stanley
Hughes & McCaleb
Red Star
J.B. McLaren
Walker
Henry A.“ Hackett
Charles H. Bourquin
White
Brigon- Otb
Intutedrokite Nial
Charles E. Nelson
Montana Auto Supply
Beaverhead “Motors
W. G. Gilbert
L. P. Phillips
Beaverhead ' Lumber Company
Union Electric Company
D. L. Smith
Richard Nelson
Scott Coal & Transfer
Printing Company
Total General Fund
Pennsylvania Oil Company
Sudphes
Hedges
Drayage
Standard Buniker Company
Ieee
Tom Yost
Boone
Forrest G. ‘Bayerd
Waldorf. Politinahih
Harold Cashmore
W. E., Gray
Othe
Fred Featherly
Labor
Ray Stanfield
Carl .T. Mast
Teamster
City Water Works
City Water Department
Beaverhead Motors Company
Cee
R. T. Wemple
Montana Auto Supply Company
Montana Auto Supply ‘Company
Hughes ’ ‘& McCaleb
Red Star Garage
J. B. McLaren
J. B. Holtz
A. J. Tessier
Standard Lumber Company
Meapapussadi Oigatings
Barry & Hopkins
W. E. Gray
Beaverhead Lumber Company
T. E
Heme Ad
Mary L. Inness
Governor Erickson Upheld by Supreme Court Ruling
The Montana Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Governor John E. Erickson’s proposal to issue 3 million dollars in state certificates at a maximum 4 percent interest to redeem warrants bearing 6 percent is legal. Justice John A. Mathews authored the court’s opinion in the test case brought by Edmund A. Toomey. Continued on Page 8.
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John E. Erickson
Legislative Assembly
Montana Supremé Court
John A. Mathews
Edmund A. Toomey
Montana
Picnic and Fourth of July Celebration at Jackson
Hundreds gathered in Jackson for a Big Hole basin Fourth of July picnic and celebration. Prof. M. J. Abbey state supervisor of vocational education spoke on the present need for practical education in this stock raising region. The Woman's club directed a fitting patriotic program with noon lunch, sports, a ball game and a dance.
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Big Hole Basin
Jackson
M. J. Abbey
Abbey
Iis
Woman's Club
Volcano scare at Lima proves to be burning tree
The Lima scare after a Denver report of a nearby eruption proved false. Residents saw fire brands and smoke near Birch Creek but on investigation a dead tree struck by lightning ignited driftwood, confirming no volcanic outbreak.
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Lima
Examiner
Butte
Denver
Birch Creek
Gulf
Summer school attendance rises in Montana reports
Helena July attendance at five Montana summer training schools shows a rise over last year per the chancellor's office. The university alone saw 348 in one report, about the same as last year, due to funding limits restricting classes. About 100 students are in special work at the university, signaling a larger potential summer student body under normal funds. Dillon's latest report is continued on page 8.
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Helena
Montana
University
Dillon
Dillon Nine to Play Butte All-Stars Sunday
Dillon baseball returns home to face the Butte All-Stars next Sunday at 2 30 p m. Rafferty or Vandegrift will pitch for Dillon with Paul catching. The lineup mirrors the victory over Sheridan last Saturday as interest grows for a likely top game.
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Dillon
Butte
Butte All-Stars
Rafferty
Vandegrift
Fines From Liquor Law Violations Under Debate
The Examiner reports nearly $5,000 in fines but clarifies only three fines totaling $800 have been paid. Other fines accompany jail terms and may be paid after release. nonpayment can lead to jail at $2.00 daily. One case has appealed to a higher court.
Wages Low Despite Surging Farm Cash Margin
A U S D A survey of 15 103 farms shows an average cash balance of 1024 and an overall return of 1205 on 17260 capital and family labor. Cash expenses totaled 1410 with 384 for hired labor and 384? for wife and children labor valued at 730 and 366 respectively. The piece argues the cash margin reflects wages, not profit, and notes potential higher returns if labor left farming.
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United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Woman Fined and Jailed in Liquor Possession Case
Mrs. Virginia Chevette appeared before Judge Rodgers and was fined $500 and sentenced to four months in county jail after being found guilty of unlawful possession of liquor in district court. She has filed notice of appeal.
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Virginia Chevette
Dillon Examiner Expands Big Hole Basin News Coverage
The Dillon Examiner will run a weekly Big Hole Basin news bureau featuring Wisdom and Jackson items. Miss Jewell Clapp reports Wisdom news while Mrs. A W Wilson covers Jackson happenings. Next week Eleonore Olsen will write Jackson items from Dillon.
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Examiner
BIG Hole Basin News Bureau
Wisdom
Jackson
Famous Big Hole
Dillon Examiner
Jewell Clapp
the Basin Mercantile Company
A. W. Wilson
Eleanore Olsen
Olsen
Hiary Olsen
Dillon
Hot Springs
Tackson
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Sidney Norman
West
Frank Eliel
General Fund
George Bott
Erickson
Supreme Court
Rodgers
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