South has bright future says Babson for Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas
Babson Park Fla March 7 1924 statistician Roger W Babson issues fifth section of his business prospects report noting the South will see major development in twenty years with Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas leading growth. He cites cotton lumber and cattle as key industries and foresees a shifting pattern in oil and beef markets along with rising retail demand and expanded seaports.
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Babson Park
Fla
South
Roger W. Babson
West Central
Oklahoma
California
Southwest
Babson
Bogalusa
Louisiana
Great Southern Lumber Company
Arkansas
Texas
New Orleans
Galveston
United States
Mr. Babson
Montana Development association proposes statewide trade bulletin
The Montana Development Association plans a weekly bulletin listing surplus products and stocks across communities with brief descriptions prices and owner contact to create a common Montana market. The service aims to reduce freight costs encourage local buying and expand home markets drawing support from farmers and members.
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Montana Development Association
Montana
California
M. A
Judge Mathews Files Candidacy for Supreme Justice
Helena Montana March 10 Judge John A Mathews of Broadwater county announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for associate justice of the Montana state supreme court He will file his petition with the secretary of state soon A native of Montana he has long served in the judiciary and written about one third of the supreme court opinions during his tenure
Allen Files for RNC Candidacy Fleeing Candidacy Saturday
W. R. Allen, a former lieutenant, files to enter the Republican National Convention race but flees his candidacy on a Saturday with the secretary.
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Allen
Der
Cona
City and County Visitors and Departures Highlight Dillon Routine
City and County notes show Jim Brown planning to sail from Seattle to Alaska after months in Dillon. Dillon youths attended a dance in Apex. Local residents T H Menke and Emery Keller travelled for business and visiting, with others from Coolidge, Grant, Medicine Lodge, Lima, Dell, and Sheep Creek basin visiting Dillon.
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Jim Brown
Dillon
Seattle
Alaska
Apex
T. H. Menke
Butte
W.,r. Allen
P. B. Goodwin
Coolidge
Wilfred Massie
Baby
Grant
Frank Rife
Medicine Lodge
Emery Keller
Lima
Smith McKnight
Dell
K. Clark
Dubois
Idaho
A. B. Scott
Sheep Creek Basin
Counties May Not Exceed Five Percent Debt Limit
Montana Supreme Court upholds Chapter 21 of 1923 session laws, fixing county indebtedness to at most 5 percent of county taxable property. Justice Holloway writes for the court in Herkman v County Commissioners of Custer County, deeming the ruling among the court's most significant in years. The decision allows lower debt limits but not higher, clarifying legislative authority.
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Hélena
State Supreme Court
Montana
W. L. Holloway
C. B. Herkman
Custer County
Leavitte B OA Favors World War Veterans in Postmaster Jobs
Washington March 11 representative Leavitt introduced bills to aid veterans of war with postmastership appointments. The proposal aims to adjust civil service ratings for those honorably discharged.
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Washington
Leavitt
Civil ‘Service
Montana Wealth Nearly Doubled in Ten Years
The Commerce Department reports Montana's total wealth rose to 2.223 billion dollars by December 31, 1922, from 1.122 billion in 1912, a 98.2 percent gain. Per capita wealth climbed from 2764 to 3691 dollars, with real property and improvements and many categories showing large increases. motor vehicle data not separately estimated in 1912.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Yellowstone
Glacier National’ Parks
Lewis, and Clark Cavern
Rise in Prices Not Equal to Wealth Gain
The statement notes that money value increases largely reflect higher price levels in recent years and do not correspond to a true rise in the quantity of wealth.
Manning to Deliver Normal Commencement Address
The winter quarter ending program takes place Thursday March 20 at 4 o clock. Sixteen graduates will receive diplomas. Superintendent C G Manning of Lewistown will speak on The Fallacy of Normalcy. Manning directs the Central Montana Regional Summer School and serves as president of the Montana State Teachers association.
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C. G. Manning
Lewistown
Manning
Normal College
Central Montana
Montana State Teachers’ Association
Dillon
All Ranks Eligible for Bonus Under New Plan
Washington reports a subcommittee agreement defines veterans eligible for a soldier bonus as those who served after April 5, 1917 and before November 12, 1918. The bill excludes officers above captain in the army and marine corps and senior lieutenant in the navy. Work will begin on framing the paid-up life insurance provision.
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Washington
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Savings Trends Show Nation Plots For Rainy Day
A Pence Automobile Company letter argues against the idea that car buying harms savings. It compares 1912 and 1922 deposits in savings accounts, life insurance premiums, and building and loan investments to show how households save for the future despite automobile sales.
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Pence Automobile Company
Building and Loan Association
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Bond Grocery Company
Red Boot Shoe Shop
Iture
J. Res
Dunlop Advertising Agency
Carl T. Mast
Lumber & Coal
Frank Landon
F. Waldorf
T. J. Mulany
Marshall Meld BP
WN. Stevenson
Cashier
F. H. Ist
XOU
Mathews
Supreme Justice
W. R. Allen
Montana Auto Supply CO
Dillon, Montana
Leavite Boa
CO. G. Manning
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