Beets to be grown on large scale in Beaverhead valley
Large turnout at a Beaverhead valley meeting backed sugar beet growth this year. George R. Featherly announced Utah Idaho Sugar Co will buy beets at 4.50 per ton and assist with labor and expertise. Featherly and W M Oliver to visit farmers from Lima to Melrose to secure 10 to 50 acre contracts.
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Beaverhead Valley
Court House
Dillon
George R. Featherly
Beaverhead
F. A. Hazelbaker
Featherly
Utah- Idaho Sugar Company
Lima
Melrose
W. M. Oliver
Beaverhead Ranch Company
Messrs
Oliver
TWAS GREAT SUCCESS Reception at the New Depot in Tew Oregon Short Line
A large reception and ball celebrated the new depot with a house warming in Dillon. The event ran from eight to ten for guests and dancing from ten to 1:30. Superintendent Armstrong and several railroad officials attended from Salt Lake City and Butte in private cars.
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Beaverhead Club
Dillon Orchestra
Jessie Poindexter
Hortense Paul
Dillon
B. F. White
St. Rose Catholic Church
Tew, Oregon
City Council Hears Midnight Saloon Closing Plan
The January session discussed an ordinance to close all saloons at midnight and reopen at 6 am with Mayor White supporting the measure. Council members Wemple Rounds and Orr voted for. Lenkersdorfer against. Also approved a street light on Thomson Avenue and delayed a central heating franchise for Dillon Plumbing.
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White
Poindexter
Lenkersdorfer
Wemple
Rounds
Orr
Lenkers
John F. B
Idaho Street
Thomson Avenue
Governor Norris lays out Montana reform program
Governor Norris urges stricter law enforcement and grand jury use amid rising homicides. He calls for economy in state spending, tax cuts, and updated tax and public land policies. He supports road work, cattle and wage protections, and stronger anti fraud laws while urging state control of timber lands and water power, plus broader school and prison reforms.
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Montana
General Fund
United States
Flathead County
State Board of Education
Railroad Commission
Roose
State Board of Equalization
Viz ‘Ist Amsessore
Beaverhead County Organizes New Board of Commissioners
The Beaverhead county Montana board met January 4 1909 in regular session. Members H C Patterson Chas W Francis W C Orr and J S Deities elected Patterson chairman for two years while Francis sought the chair. Official bonds and oaths of office for county officers including Patterson Hazelbaker French Gosman Cashmore Smith Ford Sr Herr Elliott Melton Rich Hirschman and others were found approved. Continues on page four.
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Board of
Beaverhead County
Montana
H. C. Patterson
W. Francis
W. C.orr
Francis
Patterson
Orr
Henry C. Patterson
Hazelbaker
Anthony H
George Noble
Peter Hanson
Samuel Brothers
Lima
George Woodworth
W.C. Jones
Charles Retallack
Barnack Township
Wall
Astice
Dell
Legislative session opens with speaker chosen in Montana
Helena reports tell of W W McDowell of Silver Bow named speaker by unanimous vote in the house of the Eleventh Montana legislature. Senate activity is brief as officials are sworn in and notices are filed for two bills including direct primary for U S senate candidates and co operatives stocks. Governor Norris delivers biennial message as sessions proceed with limited actions and tributes.
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Helena
W. W. McDowell
Silver Bow
Legislative Assembly
Senate
Theodore Brantly
Supreme Court
William R. Allen
Deer Lodge County
Rae
Fergus
Donlan
Congress
Longi
Edwin L. Norris
Couse
Eleventh Legislative Assembly
Miles Romney
Ravalli County
Peyton
Ator McCone
Montana House Moves on Bills Amid Senate Notices
Helena January 6 The Montana House opened with four bill introductions while the Senate listed three. Bills include S B No 1 by Edwards proposing amend section nine article 12 constitution to cap state taxes at three mills and scales with revenue thresholds. S B No 2 by Selway to govern deposit and disbursement of funds from investment of permanent education lands.
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Selway
Everett
Helena
House
Senate
Edwards
Montana
Better Quarters for Picture Show in Idaho Street
Ino F. Bishop will erect a new 30 by 75 foot iron building on Idaho Street for a scenic theatre to open once weather permits. The owners Leo Hay and Fay Irwin plan to close the Princess theatre and move operations to the new site while keeping the Scenic theatre on Montana Street. The modern venue will feature electric lights, ventilators, 250 opera chairs, a white plaster wall for picture projection, and the latest moving picture equipment to rival western theatres.
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John F. Bishop
Idaho Steet
Weenink
Messrs
Leo, Hay and
Irwin
Leo and
Hay
Scenic and Princess Theatres
Fay Irwin
The
Princess
Montana Street
Senator Donlan Hosts Elated Dinner for Norris in Helena
In Helena on Sunday evening Senator Edward Donlan of Missoula hosted a Grandon dinner in honor of Governor and Mrs. Edwin Lee Norris. The event drew a small, sumptuous gathering including Senators Silway McCarthy McCone and their wives, Frank Woods, Mrs. H G Houghtie, Mr. and Mrs. P M Reilly, Miss Harriet Wildorf, and Senator Clarence P Tooley.
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Helena
Edward Donlan
Edwin Norris
Missoula
Edwin Lee Norris
Senator Silway
McCarthy
McCone
Ana
Frank Woods
H. G. Houghtie
P.M Reilly
Harriet Wildorf
Clarence P. Tooley
Sugar Beets Said to Boost Livestock Profits in Montana
G B Pope a Montana rancher writes to the Big Timber Pioneer arguing sugar beets and beet tops fatten livestock cheaply. He cites experiments showing beets equal or exceed corn value, 15–20 tons per acre yields, profits of 50 to 75 dollars per acre, and plans to plant 100 acres in Park County for feeding sheep and mutton.
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G. B. ‘Pope
Billings
Colorado
Clarke Fork
Rock Creek
Park County
Emerson Hill Foresees Armstead Railroad Start Soon
Emerson Hill of Bedrock says construction will begin on the Armstead railroad when weather allows. He suspects Burlington or Great Northern backs the project, with strongest indication toward Burlington. He also notes progress at the Copper Queen mill with part of the mill up and batteries in, awaiting lumber to complete machinery installation. Salmon Idaho Recorder.
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Emerson Hill
Bedrock
Mr. Hill
Armstead
Burlington
The
Great Northern
Copper Queen
Salmon
Idaho
Orphans Home Maintains Low Per Capita Cost in Montana
The Tristee office released this week the annual report by Wiley Mountjoy superintendent of the Montana State Orphans Home. It states the institution provides more homes to children than last year while keeping maintenance per child among the lowest on record.
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Tristee
Wiley Mountjoy
Montana State Orphans” Home
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New Depot
Mayor White
Salvation Army
Badcon
Norris
Charman
Board of County Commissioners
Bedrock River
Crab Tree
E. 0. Selway
Ino. F. Bishop
Gov. and
Mrs. Norris
G. B. Pone
Orphans” Home
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