Wool Profiteers Soaked by Penwell in 1918 Reform
Washington dispatch reports Lewis Penwell, head of the wool section of the War Industries Board, put wool profiteers out of business. Government control shifts profits to growers, limits dealer margins to 1 to 1 1/2 cents per pound, designates distribution centers, and requires consignments through approved dealers for storage, grading, and pricing tied to Atlantic seaboard values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Washington, D. C
the Tribune
Lewis Penwell
War Industrial Board
Army
Navy
War Industries Board
Atlantic Seaboard
Seaboard
Portland
Ore
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
United States
West
Middle West
Avery
Dillon Children Dig Dandelion Roots for Cash
The state agriculture commissioner reports an eastern firm will pay 26 cents a pound for dandelion roots. Dillon, known for widespread lawns and boulevards damaged by the pests, nears optimal harvest. Children urged to dig and dry roots to supply the request from the 8. B. Penick Co. of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
C. D. Greenfield
8. B. Penick Co
Front St
New York City
Greenfield
Lansstrum Files for the Senate in Helena
Dr O M Lanstrum of Helena filed his candidacy for the United States Senate on the Republican ticket. The formal declaration of U S Senator T J Walsh was also filed. For Congress: F B Linderman Flathead first district Republican state senator Thomas Kane Ravalli first district Republican and Rev Joseph D Pope Yellowstone second district Republican. Joseph Kirchwing of Great Falls Democratic leader bolted the party and filed for state auditor today on the new national ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
O. M. Lanstrum
United States Senate
U. S
T. J. Walsh
Congress
F. B. Linderman
Flathead
Thomas Kane
Ravalli
Joseph D. Pope
Yellowstone
Joseph Kirchwing
Great Falls
New National
Investigates charges against sheep owners in Montana
Helena July 8 State Veterinarian W J Butler headed to Twin Bridges Virginia City and Dillon to probe claims that sheepmen violated quarantine. The men reportedly do not deny leaving quarantine but say feed failed. Penalties for breaking sheep quarantine are severe. Brock was seen in Dillon from his Sheridan ranch. Claude Rodison visited Helena last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
W. J. Butler
Twin Bridges
Virginia City
Dillon
Claude Rodison
City
Notice of Desert Land Final Proof in Montana
Notice is given that Nicholas J. Birrer of Lima Montana, holder of Desert Land Entry No. 013388 filed Feb 23 1917 for N% NEY section 30 township 138 range 8W Montana Meridian will prove up August 21 1918 before F A Hazelbaker US Commissioner Dillon Montana. Witnesses: Charles B. Calvert Ernest W. Geary Victor Matthews Henry Deutsch all of listed towns. Register Jos Oker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Nicholas J. Birrer
Lima
N% Ney
Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
United States
Dillon
Charles BE. Calvert
Ernest W. Geary
Victor Matthews
Dell
Henry Deutsch
Jos. Oker
Register
Notice of Intent to Claim Land in Grant Montana
Arthur W. Lick of Dillon Montana intends to prove up a three year claim to lands described in H Nos 011224 and 011592 including sections 2 3 10 11 township 10S range 12W Montana Meridian before Fred Rife Dillon Montana on August 21 1918 with witnesses Carl K Decker Edward A Pickett George Kanzler and Cecil Soden of Grant Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Arthur W. Lick
Dillon
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Carl K. Decker
Edward A. Pickett
George Kanzler
Cecil Soden
Grant
Jos. Oker
Register
Notice of Desert Land Final Proof by Sperry Montana Claim
Leroy G. Sperry of Monida Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his Desert Land claim to SW NW and W SW in section 34 township 13S range 4W Montana. The hearing is set before United States Commissioner Frank B Sparrow at Lakeview Montana on August 22 with witnesses Charles M Keil James M Severns Franklin T Jones and Harry T Martin all of Monida. Jos. Oker Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Leroy G. Sperry
Monida
Township 13S
Range
Meridan
Frank B. Sparrow
United States
Lakeview
Charles M. Keil
James M. Severns
Franklin T. Jones
Harry T. Martin
Jos. Oker
Register
Mortgage Foreclosure Suit In Beaverhead County Court
Merchants Bank sues Grace Carney McTagert Joe Carney Estella P Moore and others to foreclose a 10000 mortgage dated May 4 1916 due May 5 1917 on lands in Beaverhead County Montana including undivided five eights interests in multiple sections and water rights from Engie and Graeter Tucker ditches, with links to the George W Perkins decree. Filed July 1 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Beaverhead
Merchants Bank
Grace Carney McTagert
Joe Carney
J. H. Carney
David Mattson
Kenyon Hotel
Estella P. Moore
Panushka
Range Nine
Montana Meridian
Engie
Beaverhead River
George W. Perkins
George Staudaker
Thomas M. Selway
District Court For
Beaverhead County
Notice of Homestead Proof for Sparks Dillon Montana
Land Office Helena Montana June 18 1918 Lon L Sparks of Dillon Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish before Fred Rife district court clerk Dillon Montana on July 31 1918 Witnesses Richard R Schultz Fred Bower Ray Weikel and Wyane A Meade all of Dillon Montana 46 w5t Jos Oker Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Lon L. Sparks
Dillon
Township
Range
Meridian
Notice of Publication for Land Claim in Montana 1918
Public notice from the Department of the Interior Helena Land Office announces Frank L. Huston as claimant through attorney Luther T. Hauberg. It describes a proposed land parcel of about 40 acres in sections 6 and 31, township 10 south range 8 west, Montana, under the 1898 act, with surveyed boundaries and assumptions about concurrent surveys for townships 9 and 10 south and land description readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Frank L. Huston
Luther T. Hauberg
M. M
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Penwell
the Clicquot Club Company
Millis, Mass
U.S.A
Chevrolet
F. O. B. Flint
Western Motor Supply
Dillon, Montana
Lanstrum
Senate
BE. T. Brock
Sheridan
Rodgers & Gilbert
Dillon, Mont
Soule & Sparling
Salt Lake City
Utahy
Plaintiff
Devoe
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