State fair dates moved up for Montana in 1930
The Montana state fair will run August 18 to 28, starting Monday and ending Saturday night. The five fair racing circuit opens in Helena August 18 through 23, then Lewistown August 26-29, Billings September 1-5, Bozeman September 9-12, and Missoula September 16-19, with no date overlaps.
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Elena
Montana
State Fair Board
Ags
Helena
Missoula
Lewistown
Billings
Bozeman
Dillon
Auto Chief Says Cars Build Character on Roads
Washington state highway patrol chief William Cole argues the automobile reveals and develops character. He cites a state statistic claiming 85 percent of drivers are self-reliant and safe, while the remaining 15 percent are absent-minded, mentally incompetent, careless, or criminals needing enforcement action.
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Washington
Highway Patrol
Cole
Tragedy near Bannack ends in justifiable killing verdict
Details of a Wednesday forenoon incident near Bannack report two deaths Maud Lytle died after being shot by Fred Brown who was then slain by her father A coroner s jury found Lytle s act justifiable and exonerated her. Other notes mention a dentistry partnership formation a blue rock shoot and local sports coverage including Beaverhead high school basketball tournament results and player notices.
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Orther
Bannack
Maud Lytle
Fred Brown
Brown
Lytle
R. R. Rathbone
Red Oak
Iowa
Yearlan
George R. Mellen
Coast Company
Amede Bessette
M. Mobius
Dillon
Funeral of Gilbert Carter Held in Local Temple
Funeral services for Gilbert C. Carter, well known rancher, were held Sunday afternoon at the Masonic temple. Dil lon lodge No. 16, A F and A M, of which he was a member, conducted the rites. The Rev H N Tragitt of St James Episcopal officiated, with interment in Mountain View cemetery. A brother Ray Carter of Stonington Colorado attended the funeral.
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Gilbert C. Carter
Hig Cabin
Axes’ Canyon
Masonic Temple
Dillon Lodge
H. N. Tragitt
St. James, Episcopal Church
Mountain View
Ray Carter
Stonington
Colo
Idaho Hoop Title Goes to Rexburg
Rexburg wins the Idaho state high school basketball title by edging Boise 36 to 35 in a dramatic final period rally led by Watts with 11 points. Boise guard Frost scored 11, Warner added 10 as Montpelier beat Moscow 22 to 16 in the earlier game.
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Idaho
Rexburg
Pocatello
Boise High Cagers
Boise
Rexbury
Capital City
Bulldogs
Watts
Frost
Warner
Montpelier
Moscow
State Fair Moves Up One Week to August Dates
Helena March 13 The Montana state fair will be held the week of August 18 to 23 this year announced by Commissioner A H Stafford of the department of agriculture. The move from August 26 to September 1 aims to complete a five exhibition circuit and foster harmony.
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Helena
Montana
A. H. Stafford
Department of Agriculture
Stage Hit “Hit the Deck” Gets Broad Screen Ambition
Radio Pictures brings Hit the Deck to Hartwig theatre with a vast naval base backdrop, 1000 on screen cast, and four new songs. Hallelujah becomes a 100-strong Negro chorus integral to a colorful production with technicolor previews. Notable names include Polly Walker Jack Oakie Marguerita Padula and Ethel Clayton among others.
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Broadway
Hartwig Theatre
Naval Base
San Diego
Cal
Polly Walker
Jack Oakie
Hollywood
Marguerita Padula
Mammy Singer
Roger Gray
Franker Woods
New York
Ethel Clayton
June Clyde
Wallace MacDonald
Harry Sweet
George Ovey
Dell Henderson
Nate Slott
Andy Clark
Chas. Sullivan
Luther Reed
Robert
For Sale White Wyandottes and Rhode Island Reds
Too late to classify for sale. Eyes for setting. White Wyandottes 15 for $2.50 and Rhode Island Reds 15 for $1.50. Guaranteed from pure stock. Write Chris Hansen 436 North Washington St. phone PHN tf.
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White Wyandottes
Rhode Island Reds
Chris Hansen
North Washington St
Jazz origins traced to Africa and dance influence
William Van Zyverden Jr., a Transatlantique official, argues Africa's rich musical roots fed modern jazz, with North African Oriental elements shaping its evolution. He cites Song the Bayou as a prize winning piece, crediting dance as essential to jazz's advance and noting African melodies carried by enslaved Americans.
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New York City
Africa
America
William van Zyverden, Jr
Compagnié Generale Transatlantique
North Africa
Mr. van Zyverdex
Montana Oil Fields Produce 5.7 Million in 1929 Wealth
Montana oil fields generated 5 697 703 dollars in new wealth in 1929 as four main fields moved 3 798 469 barrels. Officials note a 16 percent truck lift and total production value rising to 6 697 703 dollars with gains in the Pondera and Lake Basin fields.
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Montana
Montana Railroad Commission
Oil and Gas Division
Pondera
Lake Basin
Merger of Two Sheep Companies Is Announced
Helena March 14 merger of the Mutual Sheep company and the Co-Operative Sheep company is announced by Lewis Penwell president of both firms. The new organization will be among the Wests largest sheep concerns with capitalization of 840000 and 25000 sheep and related personal property. None of the operators hold real estate.
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Helena
Mutual Sheep Company
Co-Operative Sheep Company
Lewis Penwell
West
George M. Bourquin
U. S
Walsh and Wheeler
Erickson
Examiner want ads bring big returns from a small investment
A small advertisement investment can yield strong results as the Examiner launches sponsored ad options. Businesses are urged to test simple placements to gauge viewer reach and return on investment.
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Examiner
Sheepmen weigh cost cuts and advertising to boost lamb demand
Los Angeles report notes sheepmen facing lower lamb and wool prices plan to cut production costs especially labor, while boosting marketing efforts and demonstrations to promote cheaper lamb cuts. Some flock culling may weaken fat stock but cheaper hay and feed prices could shift production toward hogs and cattle feeding.
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OS Angeles
Western States
Dillon Aviator Granted Pilot License in Butte Exam
Fred Woodside, a veteran Dillom air pilot, receives government pilot license after final exam in Butte. He has 300 hours of solo flying and meets all required criteria.
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Fred Woodside
Dillom
Im Butte
Woodside
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Beaverhead
Ryburn
Wyman
Andy Smith
Hatfield
Edinger
Pythian
Hartwig
Owen Moore
Constance Talmadge
Irene Castle
Tom Moore
Gilbert Carter
William van Zyverden
Ong
Kayser
Pacific Coast
Middle West
United States
Anderson Brothers
Dillon, Montana
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