Acute flood draws cut funds for Farm families loans
The Resettlement Administration reduced regional allocations for Colorado Wyoming and Montana due to the flood emergency. Only 1.1 million dollars will be available for the next five months for standard farm loans, with further funding awaiting a new emergency appropriation. Farmers needing seed and feed loans may use the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan section of the Farm Credit Administration. Regional totals since July 1, 1936 reach 1.27 million dollars for Region Ten.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Washington
Resettlement Administration
Federal Agency
Standard Farm
Farm Credit Administration
Congress
Standard Farm Plan
Grand Junction
Bowen-Waverly-Morgan
Alamosa
Fairfield Beach
Great Falls
Mont
Marine Corps recruiting seeks qualified young men in Seattle
Postmaster Harry Andrus received a notice from Captain C. C. Gill Marine Corps Recruiting Officer stating that numerous Marine Corps vacancies remain open to qualified young men. The message highlights adventure travel and education with free Marine Corps Institute courses and urges contact at the Federal Office Building Seattle or Washington for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Andrus
C. C. Gill
Marine Corps
Federal Office
Seattle
Washington
United States Marine Corps
Marines
China
Marine Corps Institute
Customer complaint over missing pump handle delays service
A pump buyer writes a blunt letter to Neos alleging the company sent a pump without a handle, causing customer dissatisfaction and lost business. He demands a quick replacement handle or refund, warning of consequences if ignored.
Backward Look at 1888 Executions Jails and Church News
The column notes a shift in execution methods with Sheriff Jones adopting a weight-drop system after a recent hanging in Beaverhead County. It also reports Beaverhead County's new $13,500 jail housing 30 prisoners, Father Foley’s arrival to Dillon as diocesan head, and Ray Tash driving a newly bought four-horse team for $1,150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Jones
Harding
Jones
Beaverhead
Montana
Father Foley
Butte
Dillon
St. Rose Catholic Church
Ray Tash
United States Citizens Die in German Submarine Warfare
Tribune report from March 2 1917 notes at least 200 American deaths due to German submarine actions. Also details 1916 Oregon Short Line carpenters on weekly fishing trains with over 10 000 fishermen. Beaverhead county approves bid to build a steep bridge at Van Camp crossing south of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Salt Lake
van Camp
Beaverhead River
February Birthdays Spark Patriotism in Legion Auxiliary
The Legion Auxiliary reflects on Abraham Lincoln and George Washington during February, praising the Constitution and American values. It warns against ignorance and propaganda as threats to the republic, urging civic duty and unity to preserve the nation for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham ‘ Lincoln
George Washington
How to Salute the Flag and Read Its History
A note outlines lessons on saluting the flag, display etiquette, respect, and the history of the United States including memorizing The Star Spangled Banner. A Texas senate bill seeks to bar newspaper pictures of women's legs, led by Senator Olan R. Van Zandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Texas
Senate
Olan R. van Zandt
Big Hole cattle sale and local transport notes
Forty years ago in the Tribune on February 26 1897 reports about about 1000 head of steers for sale in the Big Hole basin priced between 38 and 52 dollars per head. Clark Anderson ran his stage line without missing a trip this winter. Local farmers ship a large amount of baled hay to Butte and Anaconda to feed horses used by hacks and drays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Big Hole
Clark Anderson
Butte
Anaconda
Polaris Smelter Ready for Operations Pending Trains
The Polaris smelter is poised to begin operations as soon as three locomotive trains can supply ore and materials, according to March 1 1907 Tribune report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Polaris
Notice to Creditors for Estate of Fannie Lewis in Beaverhead
The administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Fannie M Lewis decedent gives notice to creditors and all persons to present claims within four months after first publication. Claims should be mailed to the administrator at John Collins Poindexter Block Dillon Montana. Publication February 25, 1987 in Beaverhead County.
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Fannie
Fanny
M. °. Lewis
Baribe Seialeas
John Collins
Poindexter
Block
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead
sFitat
Notice of Public Land Claims and Impoundment
Notices published from the U S Interior Land Office in Great Falls Montana dated February 18 1937 announce William Co Marley of Blaine Montana stockraising homestead entries for large land tracts in Beaverhead County and a second notice for Frederick S Mailey with three year and three year proof for sections in Township 6 South Range West. Also impoundment of trespassing livestock in Beaverhead National Forest and a separate final three year proof notice for Samuel Perkins with witnesses from Wisdom Montana. A sheriff sale notice lists real property in Dillon.
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Department of the Interior
U. S&s. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
William Co. Marley
Blaine
M . P. Meridian
Norman. Giles
Dillon
Harvey Robson
Twin Bridges
August F. Mailey
Harry—High
Twin
Mark High
U. S. Land Office
Frederick S. Mailey
Biyswil
Line
Newnew
New
South
Mange & West
P. M
Meridian
Norman Giles
District Court
August I. Mailey
Lurry High
Samuel Perkins
Wisdom
Wanwy
Township
Range 17
Abov
Norman Gillies
Earl van Houtin
Frank A. Larsen
Charles W. Anderson
Archibald J. Stewart
Thos. F. Corbally
Sheriff Sale Ordered for Beaverhead Land and Water Rights
Judicial District of Montana directs sheriff to sell on March 12 1987 at 2 P M at Dillon Court House the South Half of the Northwest Quarter and other described sections totaling 1798 acres in Township 6 South Range 8 West, plus 1300 inches of Beaverhead River water and related rights, to satisfy claims against multiple defendants including First National Bank of Dillon and others. The sale covers extensive land parcels with specified boundaries and water rights. Dated February 13 1937 Dillon Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luebben
Edith Blair
Court House
Dillon
County of
Beaverhead
State of Montana
Towit
Poindexter & Orr
Beaverhead County
Paul H. Temple
Ruth E. Schuler
Clayton
Dean Schuler
Sarah E.jotngon
Sarah &E. Schuler
Minora
Montana
BYKSW
A.D
A. D
Court’ House
Range
Beaverhead River
Alias Summons in Beaverhead County Divorce Case
The State of Montana summons Earl Townsend to answer a complaint filed for absolute divorce from Alias Townsend alleging desertion for over a year. Failure to appear or answer may lead to a default judgment. Clerk Norman Giles presiding. attorney John Collins, Dillon. February 1937.
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Alias
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF Montana
Beaverhead
Aura Townsend
Earl Townsend
Norman Giles
John Collins
Dillon, Mont
Land Office Notice of Potts and Stephens Filings in Montana
Notice from the U S Land Office Great Falls Montana cites J W Potts of Wise River filing November 11 1936 for a patent exchange involving Sec 84 T1N R11W and Sec 10 T15R1W plus a 20 inch water right and road right of way. It invites objections and protests by the public and preserves United States phosphate rights. A separate notice records Amy M Stephens of Wisdom Montana filing a stock raising homestead entry for lands in Secs 26 and surrounding parcels with meridian details and intent to publish further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. 5
Land Office
Great Falls
Montane
J. W. Potts
Wise River
Montana
W. P. M. Montana
United States
Register of the
U. S. Land Office
Thos. F. Corbally Register
U. 8
Amy M. Stephens
Wisdom
Homerstead
Swane
Beoe
Meridian
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Arthur M. Coons
Hollman
Helen Hayes
Queen Victoria
NBC Blues
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Fred Astaire
Nbc-Red
Charley
Legion ‘Auxiliary Patriotic Organization
Fede
George Marlin
Arkansas
Marlin
Crediro
Northwest: Bancorporation
Federal Deposit: Insurance Corporation
Beaverhead National Forest
United States Forest Service
Secretary of Agriculture
W. B. Willey
State OF
Braveshead
Court OF the Fifth Judicia Anstrict
Federal’ Land Bank OF
Spokane
William B. Roeming
Lenora
the Mountain Stalephone and Telegraph Company
L. G. Dunlap
Elmer Beaverhead-Madlohr
Ison National ‘Farm Loan . Association
Federal Land Bank
SPD Kane
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