Black Hills of South Dakota Described as Mountains Not Hills
A National Geographic bulletin notes that the Black Hills are really mountains with peaks over 6,000 feet, forming an island of rugged highland in the plains near Rapid City. It explains geology, formation, and historic frontier role while contrasting with the Badlands nearby.
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Washington, D. C
Black Hills
South Dakota
Coolidge
National Geographic Society
Appalachians
Ozarks
Bulletin
Plains
Great Plains
America
Bie Badlands
Rapid City
Rockies
Harney Peak
Black Hills History and Key Landmarks on the Dakota Frontier
The text recounts the 19th century discovery of gold in the Black Hills and the resulting mining boom. It notes federal purchases from Indians, Grant’s 1876 opening, and the rise of Deadwood as a dime novel muse. It then shifts to tourism and landmarks around Custer State Park, Harney and Black Hills forests, and notable sites like Sylvan Lake and Game Lodge.
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United States Army
Grant
Deadwood
Homestake
Lead
Black Hills
Harney
Custer State Park
Custer
Harney Peak
Sylvan Lake
Rockies
Atlantic Ocean
Game Lodge
President Coolidge
Washington
Denver
Colorado Springs
Wider Roads for Cars Presses Widening Highways Need
The American Research Foundation warns widening arterial highways is vital as car ownership grows to 30,000,000 in a few years. Good roads save highway users 750 million dollars yearly, motorists bear most costs, and land values rise with highways. Rural benefits and urban food transport depend on broader nearby routes. Rev. Loft of Dillon visits The News with Malcolm Flemming, a New Zealand mining engineer, who may vacation in the mountains.
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The
American Research Foundation
Lolft
Dillon
Malcom Flemming
Aukland
New Zealand
Loft
Oklahoma Bank Robber Matt Kimes Causes Wild Night Ride
Oklahoma figure Matt Kimes, 22, famed for bold acts, stole a car with a sleeping baby inside but returned it after discovery. He later abducted Jennings chief of police at gunpoint, tied him to a tree, and escaped during a volatile night. The report also notes extensive German post office duties. Ady land description appears with 1060 acres and water rights in Township 6 South Range 15 West.
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Matt” Kimes
Jennings
Okla
Tax deed sought for Dillon property in Beaverhead county
The undersigned A. L. Stone will on July 28 1927 apply to the Beaverhead County treasurer for a tax deed on Lot 9 Block 5 original townsite Dillon Montana. Amount due 48971 with interest and publication costs. Dated June 17 1927 Adv 25 27
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
Sheriff Sale of 7 Acre Tract in Beaverhead County Montana
John Powning files a suit against Walter and Beulah Stewart and Jacob Neidt. The sheriff’s sale set for July 1, 1927 at 2 PM at the Dillon courthouse covers land in Beaverhead County, describing a 7 acre area plus additional fractional sections in Sections 10 14 15 and 22 with precise boundary bearings and exclusions.
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John Powning
Walter Stewart
Beaulah P. Stewart
Jacob M. Neidt
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
S. W
Wheat Crop Divide Between Nations Evident in Report
The statement notes that despite South Africa's large area and 65 million population, it produces less than a third of the average wheat crop of the United States, highlighting a stark agricultural gap between the two countries.
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South Africa
United States
Foley Pills Diuretic Stimulant Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Foley Pills diuretic as a quick kidney aid, urging customers like Wm F Lagle of Anderson Indiana to ask about the product. It promises satisfaction, notes years of use, and states Sold everywhere withGeo M Gosman, Druggist Adv. listed.
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Wm. F. Lagle
Anderson, Ind
21St St
Geo. M. Gosman
Adv
Notice to Creditors in Bucy Estate in Beaverhead Montana
In the district court of Montana Beaverhead County the estate of Andrew J Bucy deceased asks creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Administrator Clarence Bucy directs where to file at W J Cushing law office Dillon Montana. Dated at Dillon Montana June 38 1927.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Andrew J. Bucy
W. J. Cushing
Dillon Montana
Clarence Bucy
Dillon
Beaverhead Lands Auction Under Court Order
By order of Beaverhead County District Court the estate of Hudson L. Mason will sell private sale to the highest cash bidder all lands in Beaverhead County Montana described as Lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 and SY NW14 SWINE NWSE NEYSW section 1 township 7S range 15W MM 463 acres. Bids open July 8 1927 at Dillon Beaverhead Abstract Company office where estate business is transacted.
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District Court of the Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Hudson L. Mason
Beaverhead County
Swine
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Dillon
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