Montana Schools Rated Best Public System in Nation
The Literary Digest excerpt notes Montana tops U S public school systems, cites higher rural Beaverhead County teacher salaries, and Dillon teachers leading the state in pay for 1919 20. It also references Dr Leonard P Ayres findings, noting contrasts with California New Jersey and Utah gains, with Porto Rico and Hawaiian possessions rated higher than many states.
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Montana
Elizabeth Sutherland
State Board of Education
United States
Leonard P. Ayres
Department of Education
Russel Sage Foundation
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New York Times
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Nmnse
Vermont
Voters urged to register by July 10 for upcoming elections
Beaverhead county residents are urged to register with County Clerk Vera Baker or registration agents by July 10 to vote in the August 24 primary and November 2 general election. The notice notes a small percentage of eligible voters are listed and explains re registration rules for those who voted previously.
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United States
Beaverhead County
Vera Baker
Miss Baker
Dillon Residents Rejoice Over Legion Band Concert
Dillon people were delighted by an American Legion band concert on the depot lawn last Thursday. The short program pleased all attendees who praised the band's performance and urged a permanent summer bandstand as plans by director George Crowell promise a weekly concert series when weather allows.
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Dillon
American Legion
Depot Lawn
George Crowell
Funeral service held for Mrs. Josephine Banford at Melrose
Rev H G Humphrey conducted the Melrose service for the late Mrs Josephine Banford who died June 2 at Junction City Oregon after going there for health. Born August 6 1846 in New York City she married Smith Slater September 10 1864 and had five children four of whom survive Della Charles and Robert of Melrose. Mr Slater died in 1905.
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Melrose
H. G. Humphrey
Josephine Banford
Junction City
Oregon
Oregon City
New York City
Smith Slater
Ee Della
Charles
Robert
Slater
Decline in Lamb Crop and Wool Production Forecast
Helena June 6 Montana lamb crop is smaller than usual and the wool clip will be lighter. Sheep growers across the state expect lower returns with shearing set to start June 10. Similar declines are reported in Washington and Idaho. Washington wool sold under contract at 49 cents, but producers plan to hold clips until markets stabilization.
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Helena
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Three Divorces and a Wedding Tie in One Report
A decree of divorce was granted last Thursday to J. R. McKee from Mary McKee on desertion. Friday saw Mrs. Lolo Leach granted a divorce from William Leach for non support with Ellen awarded custody and the right to resume the maiden name Lolo Scott. Dorothy Merritt received a divorce from Bertram Merritt for cruelty. Saturday night M. Kee and Mrs. Lolo Scott wed after their earlier divorce, following a license on Saturday afternoon.
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J. R. McKee
Mary McKee
Lolo Leach
William Leach
Ellen
Lolo Scott
Dorothea Merritt
Bertram Merritt
M.kee
Leach
Methodist Church Service Schedule Sunday June 13
Sunday school starts at 10 o clock with L R Light as superintendent. Sermons at 11 in the morning and 8 in the evening by Pastor H G Humphrey. Epworth League at 6 39 p m.
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L. R. Light
H. G. Humphrey
Epworth League
City Council Meets Sets Traffic Rules and Cemetery Takeover
City Council held a regular session last Wednesday approving stricter enforcement of traffic laws for under 16 drivers and bicycle riders. The town assumes management of Mountain View cemetery and will handle affairs via a council committee. Cement sidewalks on Dakota Street were ordered and the Dakota California alley sewer accepted. Bills were audited and allowed.
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Mountain View
Dakota Street
Dakota
California
League of Women Voters Organized in Dillon
A county branch of the League of Women Voters was formed at the Normal training school last Thursday. Officers include Chairman Miss Delia Worchester and President Mrs. B M Davis with other officers and committee heads named. The group aims to foster citizenship education and improved legislation without party ties.
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League of Women Voters
Normal Training School
Delia Worchester
8. M. Davis
Mrae J. KE. Shaw
J. W. Scott
Alice Parr
T. D. Moran
Georgie Baillie
Great Falls
Montana
Minnesota
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
EF. Lt. Norris of
Ama Engles
Kalispeh
H. B. Mitchell
C. C. Saddler
Tyler Thompson
Missoula
Chas. Haire
Helena
A. E. Morley
Butte
Judge Lanner
Chancellor Elliott
National Association
Billings
Poteman
Livingston
Kalispell
Lewistown
Dillon
Young Man Arrested for Hamilton Officials
J. A. Hildebrand was taken to Hamilton last Monday afternoon by Sheriff Hoke to answer to a charge of grand larceny. He was picked up here Saturday night by Chief Nelson and held for Hamilton officers. The saddle allegedly stolen at Hamilton was located here Saturday noon by Undersheriff Mooney.
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J. A. Hildebrand
Hamilton
Hoke
Hildebrand
Nelson
Mooney
Wool Company of Nevada Taken Over
Boston paper reports a committee of local bankers took over the Union Wool Company of Nevada and, with the company’s consent, appointed Ludwig Eismann to manage its affairs.
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Wool Company OF
Nevada
Boston
Mass
Union Wool Company of
Ludwig Eismann
Man Accused of Forgery In Two Worthless Checks
Jack Conors was arrested by the sheriff on forgery charges after passing two bad checks. A $325 note to Hoffman Tire Co and a $20 draft to Golden Rule used the name J B Morton. He was arraigned and pled not guilty with trial set for the 19th.
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Jack Conors
Sheriff's Force
Hoffman Tire
Golden Rule
J. B. Morton
Conors
Salt Lake City
Dillon Dog Poisoner Harassment Sparks Fear and Action
Local dogs have been poisoned over weeks in Dillon including a Chesapeake pup owned by Bud Hartwig. Authorities are tracking the culprit as frustrated owners vow to prosecute to the full extent of the law.
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Dillon
Bud Hartwig
New York Man Aids Interchurch Campaign Effort
A. B. Shilling visited the city last week to assist the Interchurch movement's financial drive. Rev. H. G. Humphrey oversees the local work with Shilling aiding. Montana aims to raise about 125000 as its share as field secretaries continue the effort through July 15.
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A. B. Shilling
Interchurch Movement
Rev
H. G. Humphrey
Shilling
Montiana
Prices in 1864 higher than present common goods
Prices for cotton goods show 1864 levels far above those in 1918 and today. American shirting was 45 cents in 1864, 10 cents in 1918, and 21 cents now. Turkey red print 46 cents, 21 cents in 1918, 22 cents today. Lancaster gingham 48% cents, 644 cents in 1914, 22 cents in 1918, 27 now.
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Lancaster Gingham
Rock mountain spotted fever cases rise in Montana
William Treanor of Helena and a Musselshell county patient are newly diagnosed with rock mountain spotted fever from woodtick bites. The state health board reports seven total cases, with Treanor as the second Helena resident affected. Doctor Parker and Dr. Johnston urge caution as ticks spread by snowshoe rabbits are suspected in Montana.
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Helena
William Treanor
Division Street
Musselshell County
Roundup
Rock Mountain
State Board of Health
Ellis A. Johnston
Montana
Treanor
Musselshell
Granite County
Drummond
Parker
Montana State Normal Starts Record Summer Session
The summer session of Montana State Normal College began Tuesday with record attendance. All residence halls are full and extra rooms in the city are used. Enrollment is expected to reach about 550 by late August, while the six weeks training school and eight week kindergarten also report record turnout.
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Montana State Normal College
Normal Training School
Burleighs Open Law Office as De Facto Salmon City Residents
J Burleigh and his wife arrived from Plains Montana and have claimed Salmon City as their home for five months though delayed from Plains. Burleigh maintains an office in the Pioneer block upstairs offering legal counsel during business hours.
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J. Burleigh
Plains
Montana
Burleigh
Pioneer Block
Salmon City Recorder
Montana voters urged to fund higher education with fixed maintenance
Helena reports W F Prewer notes Oregon success with higher educational tax measure as Montana considers initiatives Nos 18 and 19. The comparison cites investment per student and seeks fixed maintenance funds to accelerate Montana's delayed building program ahead of November votes. The article contrasts Oregon's three school levy with Montana's plan to support four schools.
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Helena
Oregon
W. F. Prewer
University Funds
Montana
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