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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
7
The governor signed a bill remitting delinquent tax penalties and saved hundreds of settlers from losing property. In two weeks the Seventeenth legislative assembly saw 154 bills, notably tax reform, new license fees, and county development plans. The attorney general will notify county attorneys promptly.
Senator C. W. Greening of Big Horn introduces a bill to keep 85 000 acres of Crow reservation land valued about 1 000 000 from being lost to sale under federal law. The measure would allow Indian children to attend white schools on lands included in the reservation and require the state to accept the grant conditions to preserve school lands.
A joint senate and house committee on livestock and agriculture held a public meeting to hear suggestions from farmers and farm organizations for a bill creating a state department of agriculture. Senator Leuthold chaired. speakers from Cascade Flathead and Lewis and Clark counties addressed the panel, which took no action but will consider proposals in drafting the measure.
Senate public morals committee disapproved Donlan measure. Richland county senator J.W. Anderson, chairman, will lead efforts as the bill occupies much of the session.
A state proposal would tax every film shown in the state to curb crime film content. Senator Donlan and others back a guardianship vigilante committee led by President Story to oversee moral standards, with names of several legislators and their spouses attached to the bill.
Proposed law would license civil engineers through a state board appointed by the governor. The board would conduct examinations and require engineers to qualify for licensure. A $10 fee would be collected in the first year, later reduced to $5, with revenue directed to state funds.
Montana lawmakers consider a bill by Dillavoy of Yellowstone county to add a one cent per gallon gasoline tax. Dealers must maintain strict records with penalties up to 1000 dollars and six months imprisonment for noncompliance. Dealers would report sales figures to the state treasurer on the fifteenth of each month.
Montana would create a state bank guaranty fund to shield banks and depositors from adverse events if the legislature backs Senator John Ki Foster of Harlowton. A four member guaranty fund board would approve membership. banks must show at least 10 percent unimpaired surplus and deposit $100 to join.
A fragmented passage describes a proposed bill granting a court authority to take over and operate industries through civil action. It mentions picketing, propaganda, and workers in any industry, with the court to refer questions and conduct investigations. The act would have its provisions broadly construed.
A Cascade County backed measure by Roberts seeks licensing supervision and regulation of real estate operators. It would create a state real estate commissioner under the insurance chief, require permits with a fee, bonds of 1000, and a 10 resident recommendation, plus display of a commission card.
Representative Bergeson of Choteau county argues the proposed state tax commission would incur about 72,500 for its first two fiscal years, while current costs for duties it would assume total around 70,200. He notes transfer of work from the state board of equalization and clerical expenses, with expected new revenue from untaxed intangible wealth and credits outweighing the bill’s cost.
Montana bill introduced by Margie Smith Hathaway proposes a license fee on hydroelectric concerns rising to five percent of net proceeds over two million dollars. Revenue would fund the general fund to support teacher pay. municipal and cooperative plants are exempt. For 1919, Montana Power Company shows net revenue near 8.9 million, adding about 245 thousand dollars in tax.
A new Kansas like industrial relations court bill, introduced by John L Scofield in the house, would replace the public service commission with a three member body empowered to ensure continuous operation of essential industries. The governor would appoint judges at $5000 annually, funded by a $40000 appropriation, with appeals to the supreme court and recognition of unions.
An unusual bonding district plan proposed by Sidney M. Ward of Hatiton seeks to fund district land to improve farm marketing. The idea would issue bonds secured by included property to finance marketing machinery and organization without forcing landowners into districts against their will. Petition to the court would form districts with land possibly split across areas and consent from owners.
Mrs Muir of New York relies on Bonnie Lassie as a shopping assistant. The dog is valuable for guarding her packages while she shops, deterred by its protective stance against anyone who would steal.
A 1850 Lincoln lecture note argues Niagara's real value lies in inspiring reflection and emotion, not just its physical spectacle. The piece links current irrigation and water power schemes to efforts perceived as depriving Americans of national park ground. Lincoln stresses Niagara's broader wonder and charm.
In a domestic scene Doris questions her mother about a possible proposal while the daughter notes many compliments from him. The exchange, styled like a period chat, hints at romantic progress and expectations within a family setting.
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