Alaska Metals Output Rises as Mines Expand and Dredges Grow
The United States Geological Survey reports 1912 Alaska mine production in gold silver and copper rose to 22.29 million dollars from 20.51 million. Gold valued at 17.15 million, silver 316 thousand, copper 4.83 million with output up in 1912. A full district by district review is available from the Survey in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States Geological Survey
Mineral Resources of
United States
Alfred H. Brooks
Alaska
Brooks
Geological Survey
Washington, Dd
Government land lotteries scorned by Globe columnist
A Globe Democrat writer condemns the Fort Peck reservation land lottery plan as a wasteful process. He cites Idaho reservations where less than 2 percent won and argues that about 98 percent lose their investment, often around $50 each, totaling millions spent with little chance of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Press
Fort Peck Reservation
Globe
Democrat
Idaho
Fort Peck
Government to Sell Timber on Montana's Kootenai Forest
The forest service announces a prospective timber sale of about 700 million feet on the Kootenai national forest in northwest Montana. The 200000 acre area near the Yank River offers spruce, larch, lodgepole pine, white pine and other species with a 20 year cutting period and price adjustments every five years. Estimated government receipts exceed 1.5 million dollars with about half to Montana for schools and roads.
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Rocky Mountain
Forest Service
Kootenai National Forest
Montana
Yank River
International Line
Kootenai River
Idaho State Line
Great Northern Railroad
Kootenai
Road survey progress cited for Butte Wisdom line
Charles I Miller of Wisdom and the Boston and Montana Development company reports rapid progress on the Butte to Wisdom railroad survey. The camp sits at Dewey after moving from Divide with 16 men under J C O Neill, and Miller plans to attend Wisdom harvest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte, Wisdom and Pacific
Butte
Wisdom
Charles Ic. Miller
Big Hole Commercial Club of
Boston and ,Montana Development Company
Miller
Dewey
Divide
J. C. O'Neill
Butte Post
First Deed of Right of Way Filed for Northern Pacific Branch
Billings Montana September 8 Co records reveal the first deed of right of way for a new Northern Pacific railroad branch. The line will run from Billings to Melville about one hundred miles through the Lake Basin area tapping thousands of acres of non irrigated Northwest land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
Northern Pacific Railroad
Yellowstone County
Lake Basin
Melville
Montana State Fair Promises Wild Cowboy Events
The Montana State Fair September 22 to 27 features wild west shows with J A Parsons of Elmo Montana and thrilling acts. Roping bucking horses, rough riding, chariot races, a pushball with eight horses, bucking steers, a duel on ponies, and a rough riders relay race highlight a diverse cowboy program. Half fare rail travel and an artistic display accompany vaudeville stars from the Orpheum Circuit for a classic roundup atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
J. A. Parsons
Elmo
Mont
Helena
Northwest
Orpheum
East
Big 8000 Acre Land Purchase Shocks Judith Basin
J M Kennedy announces Montana Wheat Lands of Chicago buys 8000 acres in Judith Basin for about 2.5 million dollars. Harry K Hooper leads the syndicate with stake in timber and banking interests. Don L Berry reports the deal and plans to bring settlers to colonize the tract. various Chicago and Indianola financiers and officials named as interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kennedy
Agriculture and Publicity
Montana Wheat Lands Company of Chicago
Harry K. Hooper
Iowa
Judith Basin
Montana
Don L. Berry
Indianola
Hopner
Kennedy
Mr. Hopper
Timber Corporation
Chicago
Chas. B. Little
Berry
Mennonites Consider Montana Farm Colony Move
Sixteen Mennonites traveling from Kansas City to western Montana inspect 3,500 acres for sale at Allandale ranch near Drummond. They seek land to establish a colony with a church and families, avoiding arms and tobacco, after prior visits by Kansas delegates to the property. Joseph Cannon, Salt Lake City commercial agent, leads the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Butte
Kansas City
Allandale Ranch
Drummond
Montana
Mennonites of
Kansas
West
Joseph Cannon
Salt Lake City
Mr. Cannon
Montana farmland optimism echoes in past discourse
The passage reflects a forward looking claim that Montana offers more farming opportunities, contrasting with perceived past lack of scientific farming and citing historical sentiment from Butte. It notes courage drawn from history and the belief in opportunities ahead in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Butte
Wool Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Policy Shifts
The wool market improves after a long downturn as lower stocks and reduced supplies push prices up. London demand and tariff changes may influence US raw and manufactured wool prices, with English wool fetching 20 to 80 cents a pound grease and mills optimistic for a better trade outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Orange- Judd
Beaverhead District Court summons in deed dispute
Plaintiffs John Febes et al sue Mary J. Fuller and Emma E. Good in Beaverhead County Montana to set aside a deed recorded in book sixty seven page three hundred thirty three and clear title. Defendants are summoned to answer amended complaint within twenty days of service. default leads to judgment. First publication August 20, 1913.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Beaverhead
John Febes
George W. Febes
William Febes
Thomas Febes
Ella Wells
Anna K. Hunter
Clara Tiles
Lucy Englehart
Evelyn Hayes
Mary J. Fuller
Emma E.good
Seal
W. Conger
Robison & Gilbert
Notice for Publication Helena Montana 1933
Notice is hereby given that Anna C. Marchasseau of Polaris Montana appears in the land office records seeking public land rights as published by the Department of the Interior at Helena Montana on August 80 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. . Land Office
Helena
Montana
Polaris
Notice of intention to make final five year proof
August 13 1906 applicant for homestead No 14536 serial 1896 for SWLSShy and SEM in section 13 township 5 range 138W Montana meridian filed intent to prove up land before F F Hazelbaker U S Commissioner Dillon Montana on October 7 1913 with witnesses John J Williams Frank T Gorman Edward B Marchesseau William B Tash all of Polaris and Stephen Carpenter Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eigshily
Range
Montana
Meridian
FF. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
John J. Williams
Polaris
Frank T., Gorman
Edward B. Marchesseau
William 8. Tash
Bannack
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Notice for Publication of Time Appointed for Proving Will
In Beaverhead County Montana the District Court has set September 11 1913 at 10 a m in Dillon for proving the will of Thomas Haw deceased and for hearing George Garys application for letters testamentary any interested person may appear and contest the will Dated August 25 1918 C W Conger Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Thomas Haw
Dillon
George Gary
C. W. Conger
Publication Notice of Desert Land Proofs in Montana
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office Helena dated August 28 1912 announces final proof hearings on October 2 1918 before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker at Dillon Montana. Claimed lands involve Clara B Gist heirs of Mary A Sharkey and Neil Sharkey with Desert Land Entries 8860 03103 08104 across sections in T6S R14W MM. witnesses listed include Silas Dishno Francis Carroll Charles Pinkerton Samuel Patterson Stephen Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
Clara B. Gist
NWSW
Mary A. Sharkey
Neil Sharkey
Sysey
Nun
Selgne
Wiznw
M. M. Neil Sharkey
NSE
R. W
M. M
Silas C. Dishno
Francis Carroll
Charles Pinkerton
Jackson
Samuel S. Patterson
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Terms of Court for Montana District 1918
The regular terms of the district court for Beaverhead and Jefferson counties are fixed for 1918. Beaverhead begins February 17, April 21, August 1 and December 8. Jefferson begins January 28, May 5 and July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Notice of Sale in Beaverhead County Montana
Referee in partition will sell at public auction on September 18 1918 at 10 am at the Dillon court house front door to the highest bidder the east half of the southeast quarter of section five and the northeast quarter of section eight township fourteen south range three west containing 240 acres with improvements cash terms Beaverhead County Montana distributed by F A Hazelbaker referee in partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Wm. M. Miller
Matilda J. Miller
Anna Ruth Miller
A. L. Storie
Guardian Ad Litem
Court House
Dillon
Montana Meridian
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Great West
GEO. R. Metlen
E. M. Yeaman
P.O
Chas. Perry
Dillon Examiner
Huber Bros
Jewelers
Masonic Temple
Dillon, Mont
Allas Summons
Consolidated
H. T
White Sewing Machine Co
Market Street
San Francisco
California
City Express and Coal Co
C. W. Scott
General Transfer
Madison County
Chambers
Virginia City
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