Legion Members Favor Cash Bonus Plan in Montana Referendum
Beaverhead post voices support for a state bond issue to fund a $10 monthly cash bonus with $200 max for Montana ex servicemen who served between the declaration of war and armistice. The group backs a voter referendum at the next general election and discusses leadership changes and new rifle bonds.
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Beaverhead
Post
Montana
Joseph M. Fuller
Fuller
Dillon
Ohio
Jnn
Richard R. Price
Income Tax Filing Details for 1920 Returns
For individuals with net income 1000 dollars or more and married couples with 2000 dollars, the final filing date is March 15, 1921. Payable to the Collector of Internal Revenue in the district of residence, with 4 percent tax on income up to 4000 over exemptions and 8 percent on the rest. surtax ranges 1 to 65 percent for incomes over 5000. Joseph A Jaques from Illinois visited, staying with his parents in Dillon, and works as a bookkeeper for the U S L at Dillon.
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Internal Revenue
Joseph A. Jaques
Illon
Dillon
Lima’ ‘Ledger
Famous Property Argenta District Sold at Sheriff’s Sale
The Jackrabbit mine in the Argenta district was sold at a sheriff's sale at the courthouse last Saturday. Warren Graeter of Argenta bought the property for 1800 dollars to satisfy a debt. Conda Mining Company, previously developing the property, suspended operations due to tight finances but hopes to resume soon and assume its debts.
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Argenta
Warren Graeter
What Did You Make in 1920 Revenue Officers Visit
Revenue officers begin 1920 income tax collection across the nation. Any person with net income of 1000 or more, or a married couple with 2000 or more, must file returns by March 15, 1921 under oath. penalties apply for failure or fraud. The normal rate is 4 percent on income over exemptions and 8 percent above, with a surtax beyond 5000. Forms and instructions are available from collectors. Revenue officers will visit every county to assist taxpayers, at no cost.
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United States Army
Sesgio
George M. Gosman
R. D. Curry
R. R. Price
E. Gilbert
George R. Baker
E. W
James Whelan
J. W. Galloway
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States
Collector of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Housewives Bring Checkers to Public Nightlife Change
The piece laments shifts in social life as public card games fade and checkers replace them. It notes Dil lon wives planning to honor Sheriff Mooney, recalls nickel slots, Bevo nights, and the changing soundscape of evenings as old practices wane and families retreat home.
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Dillon
Mooney
Womans Auxiliary Plans Regular Legion Meeting
The Womans Auxiliary to the American Legion will hold their regular meeting Thursday February 3 in the Legion club rooms.
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Womans’ Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Legion Club
Eye specialist to visit Dillon for Feb 4 appointments
Dr. H. H. Scarborough, renowned eye specialist, will be at the Andrus hotel in Dillon on Friday February 4. Patients from out of town are urged to come for forenoon appointments.
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H. H. Scarborough
Andrus Hotel
Dillon
Vaudeville at College Auditorium Saturday Eight P.M.
Norma Solman spent the weekend at the dormitory as college girls stage a three act vaudeville at the college auditorium Saturday at eight. Proceeds fund magazines and newspapers for residence halls. A 3B room story dramatization highlighted Wednesday’s convocation. Baxt er Tonrey orchestra provided music. Miss MacGregor returns from Butte. January Normal College Index ready for distribution.
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Norma Solman
Baxter-Tonrey
River Side School Dance Promises Enjoyable Saturday Event
A dance will be held at River side school on Saturday January 29 with good music. Ladies are asked to bring either sandwiches or cake. Miss Martha Stone departs next Wednesday for Los Angeles California to resume studies at the university.
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Riverside School
Martha Stone
Los Angeles
Cal
University
Wisdom Woman Lillian Strowbridge Dies in New York
Mrs. Lillian M. Strowbridge, long-time Wisdom resident and former Butte high school graduate, died in New York after an operation. Her son Eston was with her. the body will be brought to Butte for burial. She survived by her son and was active in several local organizations before moving to New York for studies. Her death is linked to injuries from a six years prior auto accident near Ralston.
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Butte Post
Lillian M. Strowbridge
Argyle Street
Wisdom
New York
Eston
Butte
Big Hole
First Baptist Church Bible School and Worship Schedule
Bible School at 10:00 a.m. led by H. Camer on Gowen, superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 with theme The Test of a Man They Shall Walk and Not Faint. B Y P U at 6:30 led by Miss McDougall. Evening worship at 7:30 with topic Early Sermons and Their Appeal. Wednesday prayer and praise 7:30 with Our Baptist Beliefs study class. Visitors welcomed by Pastor Geo. McDougall.
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Bible School
H. Cameron Gowen
Miss McDougall
Geo. McDougall
Christian Science Services In Dillon This Week
The Christian Science Society of Dillon located on Yeaman block Center street announces Sunday services at 11 a m with a Sunday school at 9 45 a m The Wednesday evening testimonial meeting is at 8 o'clock Mrs Mose Smith and her son Hugh of Blaine visited Dillon over the weekend with relatives who attend the local high school.
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Christian Science Society
Christian. Science Society
Dillon
Yeaman Block
Center Street
Mose Smith
Hugh of
Blaine
Mr and Mrs Clifford Reid Visit Melrose Relatives
Mr and Mrs Clifford Reid of Melrose spent the weekend with relatives here, sharing time with local kin during their stay.
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Mrs. Clifford. Reid of
Melrose
Barrett Hospital Assoc. gains ground in Dillon plan
Barrett Hospital Association advances a Dillon project built on gifts from Martin Barrett and Joseph Shineberger heirs. The initiative, backed by Margaret Roe and the State Bank of Dillon, seeks a non sectarian hospital offering free or low cost care to Beaverhead County's needy without financial gain.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Barrett Hospital Association
Martin Barrett
Joseph Shineberger
Commonwealth
Dillon
Barrett
California
Margaret Roe
Shinebereer
State Bank of Dillon
Fable of the Jackass and the Liberty Bonds
An editorial uses a fable about a gray horse a bay horse and a jackass to warn that a new issue of government bonds could depress prices of current holdings unless taxes are advanced. It notes European rates and the need to attract buyers to avoided loss. Sea Power.
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Fordney
Gray Horse
Jackass
Lima Officials Clear Snow From Beaver Canyon Track
H. McGonigle road master and George Baker traveling engineer of the OSL completed snow removal from the Beaver canyon track in Lima last night.
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H. McGonigle
George Baker
0.S. L
Lima
Beaver Canyon
Lima Ledger
Birrer Returns Home After Hospital Visit
Nick Birrer came up from Dell Tuesday and returned home Wednesday morning with his wife who had been a patient in the Curtis hospital.
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Nick Birrer
Dell
Curtis Hospital
Eighth Grade Pupils Graduate at Normal School Ceremony
Last evening in the Normal training school auditorium a class of twenty seven pupils received eighth grade diplomas. Music by the Gregory orchestra accompanied the program with an invocation by a boys chorus and a address by Principal LeRoy W. Beam. Dr Grant E Fitch presented diplomas. Tom Yost served as class president. The class colors were old rose and navy blue. The Eighth Grade World magazine, detailing class life, appeared with editors Irving Orr and Margaret Roe among others.
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Normal Training
Gregory Orchestra
LeRoy Beam
Beaverhead County
Grant E. Fitch
LeRoy W. Beam
Helen Finch
Grant KE. Finch
James Andrus
Nell Blair
Genevieve Bostwick
Alice Cox
Mildred Curnutt
Mary Emily Elliot
Wallace Forsggen
Adelaide Gelhaus
Evelyn Greed
Carl Guidici
Harold Holmes
Emerson Hughes
John Kambrick
Elwyn Metzel
Irving Orr
Margaret Rogan
Margaret Roe
Margaret Reece
Fred Smith
Gladys Scott
Douglass, Thomas
Alma Trollinger
Margaret Whitbeck
Marjorie Williams
Minnie Wemple
Joe Wilcomb
Tom Yost
Wallace Forspren
Evelyn Gleed
Nellie Blair
George Ferguson
Midnight vandals damage model school building
Midnight vandals broke into the Nelson school house six miles north of town and left the neat building in chaos. Oil stoves burned, canned goods used, and smoke blackened the interior. Books and papers lay scattered as Miss Berniece Mayfield arrived Monday to open the school. Authorities seek to apprehend the culprits.
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Nelson
Berniece Mayfield
Judge Carroll to Cover Beaverhead Madison Jefferson Courts
Judge Smith travels to California leaving Judge William E. Carroll to preside over duties in Beaverhead Madison and Jefferson counties. Carroll will hold a Dillon court Thursday and return Friday for naturalization petitions. He may later visit Virginia City and Boulder-Butte district as needed.
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Smith
Beaverhead
Madison
Jefferson
California
William E. Carroll
Carroll
Dillon
Virginia City
Boulder
Butte
Relief Society Teas for Near East Sufferers
The Ladies of the L D S Relief Society will host a tea Monday afternoon from 3 to 5 at the residence of Mrs R J Dansie to aid near east sufferers. Everyone is invited and support is appreciated.
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L. D. S. Relief Society
R.J. Dansie
Andrew Birrer Visits Dell for Monday Business Matters
Andrew Birrer arrived from a Dell on Monday to handle various business matters. The brief notes do not specify the nature of the tasks or any outcomes.
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Andrew Birrer
Dell
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Price
Womens’ Auxiliary
Santa Claus
ARS
Butte Husband
Ralston
First Baptist Church
Judge Carroll
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