Owners of the Railroads: Main Street Not Wall Street
An article argues that railroads are effectively owned by mass American investors through life insurance, savings banks, and fire insurance companies, totaling more than 50 million individuals. It contends public ownership would not be government control but a broader citizen ownership, challenging the case for government operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Main Street
Wall Street
Railroads of America
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
New York
Miles City Pioneer and Helena House Notes in 1883
In Miles City a 75er is labeled a pioneer while a 62er is a Beaverhead County pioneer. The third house formed in Helena on the 15th but lacked Beaverhead county representation. A $14 000 territorial surplus draws comment. L C Fyhrie & Co. paid $32 888 32 in freight bills in 1882, indicating Dillon’s bustling commerce.
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Miles City
Beaverhead County
L. C. Fyhrie & Co
Dillon
Martin Barretts plan for a trip through Old Mexico
Martin Barrett and his wife will soon start on a pleasure trip through Old Mexico. Alf Decker and his daughter Edith visited Bedrock on Wednesday to attend the Ellen Beach Yaw concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Barrett
Old Mexico
Alf. Decker
Miss Edith
Bedrock
Ellen Beach Yaw
Graeter Builds Brick Stable on Ilaho Street
A. F. Graeter starts a brick stable at the rear of his residence on Ilaho street. The 24 by 36 foot structure will be built under contract with James Conger. Ranch hands’ wages are reported low with some refusing under 30 dollars and others accepting 20 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Graeter
Ilaho Street
James Conger
Charles Smith plans large horse sale and parade
The Tribune notes Charles Smith rapidly organizing a big horse sale with a Boston and Montana band to lead the opening parade. At a recent high school meeting about 30 youths and many adults heard a Boy Scout movement briefing and a troop will soon organize. Bedrock received a premier shipment of beef steers owned by J. E. Morse, moved to a Big Hole ranch for fattening for the Klondike market, prompting Horse Prairie residents to mistake them for elephants as they passed through the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Smith
Butte
Boston
Boy Scout Movement
J. E. Morse
Big Hole Basin
Klondike
Horse Prairie
Beaverhead Pension Payouts Reach $5425 in 1924
The Beaverhead county pension roll totaled $5425 in 1924, with payments issued as old age pensions. Figures from the county clerk and recorder’s office summarize the year’s distribution.
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Beaverhead
State Auditor Report Notes Aged Pensions Growth
The annual report shows aged pensions rising from eight recipients at $25 per month in January 1924 to 24 by year end, not including widow's pensions. Libby-Great Northern Railway plans a large ballast gravel acquisition. Havre-Great Northern payroll reaches about $150,000 monthly. Forsyth Carterville irrigation district of 11,000 acres plans $350,000 improvement bonds.
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Nual
State Auditor
Libby
Great Northern Railway
Havre
Great Northern
Forsyth
Carterville
Troy Financed Plan Aims Snowstorm Shaft to 600 Feet
Financing secured to sink the Snowstorm shaft to 600 feet. The Troy operation will run a 400 ton mill at capacity by May 1.
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Troy
California Fig Syrup Promotion for Children
Laxative claim describes relief for constipation and colic in children and promises quick cleansing of bowels. Advertises genuine California Fig Syrup with no narcotics, appealing taste, and full directions on the bottle. Warns mothers to insist on the genuine product to avoid imitation.
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California
Doan’s Pills Help Old Folks With Kidney Aches
Doan’s Pills are recommended for middle aged backache and kidney troubles. Mrs. A C Nash of 226 N Idaho St reports relief after using Doan’s bought at Potts’ Drug Store. Price 60c. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Adv.
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Bright’s
Doan
Doan’s
Dillon
A. C. Nash
N. Idaho St
Potts
Real Estate Transfers From Beaverhead Abstracts Week Ending Jan 10 1925
Week ending January 10 1925 records list transfers recorded by the Beaverhead Abstract Company. Properties change hands among local residents with details filed in the title books.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Mining and patent grants in several Montana parcels
United States patents awarded to Alva E Stratton for 640 acres on Sage creek Claude D Smith for 320 acres on Poole creek Horse Prairie and Peter Olson for 820 acres on Canyon creek north of Glendale Deeds record E J Ripley conveying mining property in the Elkhorn district to Boston Montana Corporation for $1.00 and a parallel deed from W R Allen and Ethel L Allen to Boston Montana Corporation for $1.00 in the Elk horn district
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United States
Alva E. Stratton
Little Sage Creek
Claude D. Smith
Poole Creek
Horse Prairie
Peter Olson
Canyon Creek
Glendale
E. J. Ripley
Boston Montana Corporation
Elkhorn
W. R. Allen
Ethel L. Allen
Property deeds and occupancy notices in Beaverhead County
Summary of land transfers and occupancy declarations including quitclaim deeds from Thomas J. Jeffries to the State of Montana for 194.56 acres northeast of Dillon for $1.00. George Banks as administrator transferring to Daniel Mooney. tax deed from Bertie Mathews to P. I. Smith for eight lots in Stahl's addition for $14.67. warranty deeds from William T. Scully and Minnie Scully to George E. Ditty for one lot in Dillon. Catherine Loree to Anna and Charles Loree for four lots. Peter Olson to Eva Olson for 820 acres on Canyon Creek near Glendale for $1.00. Roy and Ida Ford to Arietta Daw for one lot in Jackson for $1.00. W H Wilson and Daisy Wilson to Bernice Wilson Linson for 320 acres west of Dillon for $10,000. Declaration of Occupancy by Edwin S. Gates north of Wisdom.
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Thomas" J. Jeffries
State of
Montana
Dillon
George
T. Banks
Bissell
Austin
Daniel Mooney
Bertie Mathews
Beaverhead County
P. I. ‘Smith
Stahl
William T. Scully
Minnie Scully
George E. Ditty
Rife
Catherine L. Loree
Anna Loree
Charles Loree
Peter Olson
Melrose
Eva. Olson
Canyon Creek
Glendale
Roy R. Ford
Ida Ethel Ford
Arietta E. Daw
Jackson
W. H. Wilson
Daisy Wilson
Bernice Wilson Linson
Edwin S. Gates
Wisdom
Are You a Duck Hunter Opposing Public Shooting Grounds Bill
The piece argues against drainage harming marshlands and supports a bill asking hunters to pay a dollar yearly to fund purchase and management of wetlands. It cites Oregon and California Lower Klamath drainage as example and urges duck hunters to contact representatives in January Sunset.
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Klamath Lake
Oregon
California
Sbate Fish and Game Commissions
Cascade County Farmers Increase Rye and Wheat Plantings
Cascade county farmers sowed more rye and 15 percent more wheat than in 1924, reflecting a shift in crop emphasis.
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Cascade County
A wooden wedding and moral meditations by Hurley
The piece presents a blunt essay on marriage and virtue, warning that true effort to live rightly resists both man and devil. It challenges high society as hypocritical and urges courage to resist seductive temptations.
Revenue Act 1924 changes tax filing rules and exemptions
The 1924 revenue act lowers overall tax for many but raises filing requirements. It increases the married exemption, offers a 25 percent earned income cut, and sets new income thresholds for returns. Returns are due January 1 to March 15, 1925, with payment of at least one quarter of the tax. Joint or separate returns are possible. Net income equals gross minus specified reductions. Dillon building projects at Staite Normal School are nearing use, and local oil fields report November output and prices in Helena.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Night Cough Quickly Relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar
H. W. Webb of Quincy Illinois reports a night cough relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He states one dose eased his cough and allowed a full night's rest with no opiates or substitutes. Pharmacist Potts advertised locally.
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H. W. Webb
Quincy
Ill
Foley
Potts
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the Tribune
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ER. L. Hurley
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Cat Creek
Kevin Field
Idaho St
W. E. Roberts Saddlery and Harness
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