Breach of Promise Case Highlights Divorce Law Debate
Madeline Dever sues banker Philip Shaw for breach of promise after quitting her acting career to marry him. She claims he promised $25,000 and other sums but received only an empty offer, seeking $100,000 in damages. The case underscores calls for revising marriage and divorce laws as the public weighs the home’s central role in America.
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Madeline.Dever
Adonis
Philip M. Shaw
Madeline
American Republic
Post Office Notice of Second Class Mail Transmission
Entry at the Dillon post office indicates mail matter submitted for transmission through the mails as second class.
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Dillon Postoffice
Tax reduction begins at home in Nebraska study
Montana readers learn how Nebraska farmers cut local taxes by auditing bridges and public expenditures. They saved 33000 on bridges, uncovered hidden property, and reduced overall tax outlays by 8 to 20 percent. Local control and thrift boost farm values and curb costs.
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Montana
Nebraska
Thurston County
Farm Bureau Committee
Fol lies' girl refuses marriage chasing damages
In a breach of promise dispute, a woman refuses to marry a banker, pursuing damages rather than nuptials. The case highlights tensions between romance and financial restitution in a society wary of formal engagements.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ends Inflammation
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. It includes an ointment for quick local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Real Estate Transfers for Beaverhead Abstract Co week ending June 28 1924
Transfers recorded in the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books for the week ending June 28 1924 show property conveyances in the Beaverhead district. Names of grantors and grantees appear with parcel descriptions and dates of recording.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Land and water actions in Bryant mining district records
U S transfers 320 acres to Hawley Selway in Bloody Dick valley and to Conalomis Reeves in upper Blacktail Deer Creek valley under warranty deeds. Water appropriation by Joe Ara cited as waste water loss. Placer locations listed in Bryant district with J M Pabisa M J Loughran and John A Crosso on Josephine Placer. Mining claims Bird Placer Lynx Silver Tip Badger Mayflower Charlotte M Second Thought by John A Grosso and J Arnold. Notary Louisa Almy.
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U. S
Hawley J. Selway
Bloody Dick
Conalomis Reeves
Blacktail Deer Creek
Prier
J. M. Pabisa
M. J. Loughran
John A. Crosso
Josephine Placer
Bryant Mining District
Bryant District
John A. Grosso
Charlotte M
J.t.arnold
Notary Public Commission
Louisa Almy
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Sermon Themes
The church offers Sunday school at ten, worship at eleven with the sermon The Work of the Church, and an eight o clock sermon The Unreasonable Demands of Unbelief. Senior youths meet, Ladies Aid gathers Thursday afternoon with Mrs Pritchard, choir practice Friday at eight, and midweek prayer Wednesday at eight with Romans chapter study and a pastor summary.
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Ladies’ Aid
Leadore Couple Granted Marriage License
James W. Slater and Ora L. Wheeler of Leadore Idaho were issued a marriage license last Saturday and were married by Rev Edward Smith of the Methodist church.
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James W. Slater
Ora L. Wheeler
Leadore
Idaho
Edward Smith
The
Methodist Church
Salvation Army Dillon Quarters Move to C P Thomas Room
The Dillon Salvation Army quarters have been moved from Montana street to the rear room of the C P Thomas store which has been renovated into an attractive gathering place.
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Dillon
Salvation Army
Montana Street
C. P. Thomas
Petition Seeks Pavement and Sewer Construction in Butte
A new petition asks county commissioners to lay pavement on Harrison Avenue at a cost of 13000 dollars and to construct a sewer system along a three eighths mile segment of Black Eagle.
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Butte
Black Eagle
Harrison
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Aene
Ek Poe
Les G. Dawes
Charles GD
Calvin Coolp
Dee Assachus BT
Dillon Tribune
Tribune Publishing Company
E. E. Foote
American Press Associat'on
Telephone
Kodak
Charles F. Retallack
Lillie MM. Retallack
Thompson Avenue
Joe Aragone
Beaverhead River
First Baptist Church
Idaho St
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Leadore Couple United
Betsy Ross
Mrs. Perkins
RED Boot Shoe Shop
Bob Rowlands
White Cafe
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