Lincoln Motor Company History and Ford Affiliation
The Lincoln Motor company, now part of Ford, operated a 75 acre Detroit plant with 18 buildings producing Liberty motors and Lincoln cars. It organized in August 1917, first major government contract for Liberty, and set records for daily and monthly motor production during wartime. The sale to Ford on February 4 drew 3000 spectators and marked a major industry affiliation.
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Lincoln Motor Company
Ford Organization
Detroit
Liberty Motor
Lincoln Automobile
Liberty
Henry M. Leland
Lincoln
Ford Motor Company
Leland Motor Car
Ford
Lincoln Company
Leland
Safety First Is a Business Proposition
Charles C. McChord of the Interstate Commerce Commission argues safety is a strict business matter not philanthropy. He cites annual U.S. fatalities and injuries, Montana accident rates, and the cost to employers, asserting that about half of accidents are preventable through consistent safety education and requirements.
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Charles C. McChord
Interstate Commission
Montana
Safety First
Real Estate Transfers in Melrose Week Ended March Fourth
Real estate transfers filed include United States to Harley Selby for 160 acres in Frying Pan basin and to Helen Proffit for 320 acres near Axe's canyon. Narancich heirs gain 320 acres at Zeigler Hot Springs. Gosman to Gosman 360 acres near Lima. Nelson to Pederson 160 acres near Armstead. Decree divides 160 acres west of Dillon among Cornett heirs. Community notes mention flu outbreak, stray dog poison incidents, and local visits.
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United States
Harley A. Selby
Frying Pan Basin
Bond’s Station
Helen Thompson- Proffit
Helene Thompson
Joseph Thompson
Axe’s Canyon
Otto A. Schulz
Louis
Isaac
Paul Narancich
Samuel Novicek
Zeigler Hot Springs
Beaverhead
Madison
Laura M. Scott
Parker, Scoit
Armstead
Geo.m. Gosman
Otto C. Gosman
Lima
Nels Nelson
Hans Pederson
T. B. Gray
Finley M. Roe
Stahl
Dillon
William Cornett
Pearl Cornett
Stanley Cornett
Bryant Cornett
Campaign of religious training planned by Dillon church
The Federated Methodist Presbyterian church in Dillon plans an early April campaign of religious training and evangelism with Rev J Shepherd of Great Falls assisting the pastor. The effort likely ends with Easter. During Lent the pastor will align services with the plan. Morning topic Sunday March 12 is Choosing the Best. evening services continue the monthly slide series.
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Federated Methodist-Presbyterian Church
Dillon
J. ¥. Shepherd
D. D
Great Falls
Presbyterian Missions
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NRO U
ATV Walt
Pany
Ford Motion Picture
Anaconda
Anaconda Eufeer Mining Company
F. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Dillon Furniture Company
G. T. Paul
Melrose
Southern Montana Abstract and Title Company
N. Hungate
Chicago
Cliff Thompson
Catherine Thompson
Ethel Tate
Butte
Wm. Lacy
Woodin
Airdale
Ernest Tate
Gus Newton
Alice
Weiser
Idaho
John Somers
Ralph Dutch
Housewives
Crystal
Montana and
Sebree Sta
Tribune Book
Dillon, Mont
Margaret Mullen
Lawrence G. Dunlap
Stephan
R. D. Curry
W. J. Cushing
Attorney-at-Law
Bannack Street
Annabel Desmond
Pacific St
F. H
Bimrose
Dillon Greenhouse
MRS
Betsy Ross
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Dillon Examiner
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