Birthday Marked for Montana Newspapers across State
August 27 marks the 68th anniversary of Montana's first regular newspaper, the Montana Post of Virginia City, issued August 27 1864 with 960 copies sold for 60 cents gold. The piece highlights early printing in Bannack Helena and Virginia City, with references to Ben Franklin and pioneers in Montana press history.
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Elena
Montana
Montana Post
Virginia City
Helena
The
Auditor
John Buchannan
St. Louis
M. M. Manners
Tilton and Ditts
Vigilantes of Montana
Thomas J. Dimsdale
Republicans Organizing For Coming Vote Drive
Republicans organize a campaign with W B Tash as chairman and officers including J E Monroe and Louis Schmittroth. Precinct chairmen lead local committees with named residents listed for wards 11 17 19 20 21 and 23, establishing early groundwork for voter mobilization.
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W. 8. Tash
Tash
Mr. Eliel
J. E. Monroe
Louis Schmittroth
Bannack
Cora E. Joy
Fay Gransberry
Dewey
M. E. Harvey
Walter Jones
Tom Pendergest
Tomorrow and Tomorrow Edmund Lowe Defense
A gripping drama featuring Edmund Lowe in a tense plot with glamorous romance and sharp twists. One of the season’s big pictures promises intense action and dramatic reversals.
Riders of Death Valley: Tom Mix at Screen’s Greatest West
Tom Mix stars in Riders of Death Valley as a frontier hero in a melodramatic western. The film showcases action set pieces and desert escapades typical of the era with Mix’s character facing outlaws and danger in a rugged landscape.
Tom Brown of Culver Behind the Scenes at a Military Academy
Behind the scenes at Culver Military Academy the dramatic story follows a boy as he faces obstacles and strives to overcome them. The piece frames the student’s journey amid queries about discipline and character formation.
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Culver Military Academy
Frankenstein Grip Flick Inspires Shiver and Advice
A vivid cinema slip shows a monster born of man’s hand, prompting strong reactions. Audiences are urged to tell friends not to miss the chilling production full of startling effects and suspense.
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Ciepee Gee A
Voters listed by precincts and residents for Dillon area
A long list of precinct numbers and associated residents and households appears, detailing names such as Mrs. Frank Husted Dana B. Miller No 22 Coolidge Charles Lloyd No 18 Glendale and many others across Dillon precincts 1 through 24 including North Central City Hall and West Medlen in a public notices style.
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Coolidge
Charles Lloyd
Glendale
F.C. Fidler
Christian Rieber
Walter A. Siria
Argenta
Harry Renz
Frank Wilson
Bishop
F. P. Bell
Clark Anderson
Lilliss Albers
Tom H. DuBois
Barretts
Dan Mooney
John H. Rebich
Joe Stefanie
Red Rock
Dellar Gordon
Parke Scott
Jess J. Brown
Elmer Gordon
Eda Freeman
M. A. Henneberry
Grant
Carl Hansen
Chester ‘Barrett
Chris Overgaard
Lima
H. T. Kraabel
Agnes Vance Lackey
Lewis C. Ford, Jr
C. Franks
Lawrence
M. Peterson
Charles Reeder
Monida
Bertha van Houtin
Clayton Kennedy
Joe Duff
Osie B.smith
James M. Nye
John W. Miller
Lakeview
John Bray
B. L. Forsythe
J. D. Brundage
Joe Buck
Dillon South Central
Red Star Garage
Howard Morse
Phoebe C. Anderson
Genevieve Albertson
A.F. Waldorf
R. E. Foster
Dillon West
Medlen
George Opp
J. H. Dickey
Elza Smith
Fred Woodside
Clara Adams
Joe Mautz
Dillon North
High
Dillon North Central
City Hall
E. E. Patrick
Frank Kellum
J. C. Wail
Charles H. Philips
J. A. ‘Meeke
Mira M. Koontz
Mrs. Reed
Featherly
Governor Matson to Address Rotary Club Visit
Gov Matson will speak at the Rotary Club as part of a Beaverhead county event. Principal W W Wahl reported opening day enrollment matched last year and discussed agricultural conditions in the Dakotas. J B Kelly led the meeting with O C Gosman present as guest.
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Gov. Matson
Rotary Club
W. W. Wahl
Beaverhead County “High
J.B. Kelly
O. C. Gosman
Gosman
Beaverhead schools begin term with full staff listed
Schools of Beaverhead began their terms today with a full high school faculty led by Principal W. W. Wahl and a public school staff unchanged from last year. County Superintendent Gladys Garr announced instructors for schools outside Dillon in multiple towns including Bannack and Lima, detailing names and assignments.
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W. W. Wahl
C. P. Willis
Julia Anderson
Violet M. Eastman
Alice Mae Grace
J. C. Harris
Fay Kirkpatrick
Lenore T. McCollum
Genevieve Metlen
M. E. Ogren
Mary E. Schoenborn
Bernard Williams
L.A. Gregory
Ruth Lagerquist
Oakel Nelson
Aura Dutcher
Red Rock
Thelma Tallent
Wisdom
Celema Bellivou
Kathleen Sullivan
Mary C. Gill
Bowen
Eva Metzinger
Armstead
Leota Hughes
Elyina Peterson
Lodge
Mrs
Local Names List Fragment With Mixed Proper Nouns
A fragmented OCR list presents numerous personal names and surnames linked to places such as East Fox Monida Lakeview and Upper Lakeview. The text names individuals including Mia Decker Polaris Annie Rohan and Catherine Reichle along with several others, suggesting a partial directory or roster snippet.
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Ela ‘Decker
Polaris
Mia
Annie
Rohan
Dell
Dorothy Robinon
Gosman
Fern Henderson
Jackson
Bila Ogilvie
Matuerite Rae Reichle
Catherine Finn
Blacktail
Jane Herndon
East Fox
Marie B. Gray
Drummey
Viola ‘Sweet
Gibbons
Susan Hand
Nicholia
Evelyn McKenzie
Millpoint
May Sprinkle
Lakeview
Josephine Chesarek
Doyle
Verna Reed
Monida
Eileen Richardson
Upper Lakeview
Viola Erickson
Brick Breeden Issues Call For Beaver Gridiron Stars
Breeden negotiates with Whitehall Three Forks Anaconda Butte Central Deer Lodge and Bozeman for Beaver gridiron selections. The winter basketball outlook looks strong with lettermen Eddie Exum Andy Gilbert Al Simpson and Clarence OBrien eligible to play again.
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Brick Breeden
Beaver
Breeden
Whitehall
Three Forks
Anaconda
Butte Central
Deer Lodge
Bozeman
Eddie Exum
Andy Gilbert
al Simpson
Clarence O’brien
Legion Men Enjoy Meet at Wisdom and Dillon
The gathering included a parade banquet and dance after the business session. Several visiting Legionnaires stayed in the Big Hole basin for fishing and boating trips while others went to Dillon for a firemen rodeo.
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Big Hole
Dillon
Beaverhead Garage Fire Involving Tank Truck
A tank truck in front of a Beaverhead garage ignited but was moved to Montana street by an attendant who did not know it was on fire. A hose at the rear burned. the truck itself remained undamaged.
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Montana Street
State Contest of Egg Laying Being Planned
A state egg laying contest is planned open to any chicken breed. Miss Cushman notes it is a new Montana project, modeled after programs in other states. It targets growers who rely on eggs for baby chick production and aims to support their flocks.
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Montana
Road work to begin this week with Montana plant setup
The project will limit workers to three non residents of Montana. A six hour day and five day week will be enforced. About 60 men were employed last week to assemble the mixing plant and prepare equipment for the job.
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Montana
Parsonage to be Erected by Lutherans
Lutherans plan construction of a new parsonage within a short time and seek voluntary contributions to fund the project. No organized fund drive will be conducted.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Douglas C. McMurtie
Chicago
R. T. Autchison
McCormick-Armatrong
Wichita
Kan
Benjamin Franklin
D. W. Tilton
Wag
Denver
Ben R. Ditts
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
Don Anson
Harold Capehart
Charles E. Miller
G. Farnsworth
Ralph Huntley
Mark Clemon
Dan Pendergast
Fred Hirschy, Jr
May Clemon
Martin Jackson
Harry G. Davis
Edmund Lowe
Evelyn Brent
Constance Cummings
Jorothy Peterson
Donald Dilloway
Tom MIX
Riders of Death
Lois Wilson
Fred Kohler
Forrest Standey
Mae Busch
Tony, the
Wonder Horse
Tet Screen
Tom Brown
Culver
H.B. Warner
Slim Summerville
Ben Alexander
Richard Cromwell
Betty Blythe
Boris Karloff
Colin Clive
John Boles
Mae Clark
Ralph Hitz
Hotel New Yorker
Prince Ferdinand von Liechtenstein
Curt Zastrow
Santa Rosa New Grace Line
Edna Newcomer
Williamsport
Florence
Italy
Texas
A. Reed
John Reed
Dolores del Rio
Paradise
Hollywood
Calif
Ziegfeld
A. CO
Blumenthal
Florenz Ziegfeld
New York City
Universal Malt Products
Frank Husted
Dana B. Miller
Alva
Garr
Felsie B. Peyre
Nicholia—Aston Lloyd Whitworth
Eleanor Sweeney
Peter H. Peterson
Jessie D. Lee
Ned Saunders
Myra Erwin
Michael A. Nettik
Dillon South
Guild Hall
J. H. Gilbert
Laradn Spencer
D. A. Galt
Canadien National Railways
Stanley Park
Vancouver
British Columbia
Pauline Johnson
Pacific Ocean
Beaverhead
Legion
Goodyearse
Bargain Goodyear Speedway
Fosces
Rach
Paire
Montana Auto Supply Company
Dillon, Montana
Althosos
Nerthi
Hand
Loon
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