World Spent Over Three Billion on Automobiles in 1924
The Automotive division of the Commerce Department reports 1924 saw about 3.36 billion dollars spent on new motor vehicles worldwide. About 3.3 million passenger cars and trucks and 200,000 motorcycles were registered, with the United States holding dominant shares in cars and trucks and a smaller share in motorcycles. The year saw strong growth in trucks and overall motorization, with the U S accounting for the bulk of the global rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Owen
Department of Commerce
United States
Manu
France
United Kingdom
Australia
Germany
Canada
Argentine
Italy
Sweden
New Zealand
Brazil
Uruguay
Cuba
Mexico
India
Netherlands East Indies
Japan
Netherlands
Union of South Africa
Hst
Automotive Division
Local Real Estate Transfers and Insurance News
A long list of United States to private party land transfers is recorded from Dillon and surrounding areas including 160 to 320 acre parcels in Sheep Creek, East Bench and Big Hole basin, plus several town plots. Other entries note sheriff transfers and corporate property changes, followed by news that 2.4 million veterans filed adjusted compensation claims with 50 or less service credit eligible for March cash payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wm. BE. Coffman
Sheep Creek Basin
Lewis Dingham
East Bench
Chas. H. Wheat
Red Rock
Geo. L. Ramsey
Craig Cornell
Luther S. Smith
Blacktail Deer Creek
Bertha E. Ernest
State of
Wm. J. Pendergast
Big Hole Basin
Boston-Montana Corporation Et al
Boston-Montana Mining Corporation
Elkhorn
Sarah Heinhardt
Jas. H. Howe
Dillon
Jas
H. Howe
Hansen Packing Co
Clara E. Wilson
Lewis A. Smith
Centennial Valley
D. F. Mooney
Vermont Loan & Trust Co
Luther A. Davis
Horse Prairie Creek
Gustaf Swanson
William J. Tope
Florence Ames
Leo. M. Pfiffner
Ares
Armstead
Jos. O. Williams
Chesler D. Wright
Lima
Miller Development Co
Edward Miller
Nathan A. Ames
Maud Ames
Grasshopper Creek
Montana Life Insurance Co
Paul Bros
Charlotte E. Lyons
Poindexter & Orr L. 8. Co
Stephen McGrath
Chas, C, Austin
East Beach
Davis
Informal Evening in Helena Honors DAR Members
Mrs George Conway hosted about 80 guests in an informal evening to honor the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. The Helena Independent notes Colonial decor, a jardiniere centerpiece, daffodils and blue tapers, with Mrs Frank Johnson assisting. Also details Montana forest timber sale bids due March 21 1925 from Beaverhead National Forest, minimums set and deposit required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conway
Art Jardiniere
Frank Johnson
Helena Independent
Dillon
Montana
Lake Canyon
Medicine Lodge Creek
Beaverhead National Forest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
Robert C. Davis
War Department
Beaverhead
Goodyear
Mansfield
Dillon, Montana
Beavers
Bozeman Basket
Tion
Butte
Easayiats
Wil
Itan
Bozeman
National Forest Timber For Sale
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