Public debt and state electricity in Victoria
An editorial from the Melbourne Argus discusses Victoria state electricity scheme based on W. H. Sawyer’s report. It notes initial losses of 241000 pounds in 1925 and about 200000 pounds for 1926, with hopes of profit by 1930 despite political interference and high rates from a government-run utility.
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Australia
Melbourne
Argus
Victoria
W. H. Sawyer
Columbus
Ohio
United States
The
Willett H. Sawyer
Sawyer
Road Investment Count Expands As Highway Widening Proceeds
The piece notes widespread moves to widen paved highways by contracts setting 30 feet for Pacific highway sections, enabling three traffic lanes. It compares future demand, suggests one way roads may be needed, highlights Oregon’s strong road system with crushed rock macadam and scalable bituminous surfacing to maximize taxpayer value.
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Oregon
Hot Weather Advice and Local Newspaper Notes
A column offers summer health tips about dressing lightly avoiding sun and staying hydrated, with cautions on when to seek help as perspiration stops. It notes Twin Bridges Sentinel’s launch and River Press Fort Benton issue honoring Montana Pioneers, and mentions scientists predicting weather impacts on 1926 crops.
Baxter Lawn Party For 25 Young Guests
The Baxter home on the westside hosted a Thursday lawn party for Billy Baxter the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anson. Twenty five guests attended games and music from four to six o'clock followed by a dainty lunch.
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Baxter
Billy Baxter
Anson
Mrs Frank Lasich Shower Hosted by Mrs McAdam and Mrs Miller
Mrs Frank Lasich received a miscellaneous shower last Tuesday hosted by Mrs Thomas McAdam and Mrs Maynard Miller at her South Dakota street home. Thirty five ladies attended and presented many pretty and useful gifts. Pink and white decorations complemented an afternoon of refreshments.
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Frank Lasich
Thomas McAdam
Maynard Miller
South Dakota Street
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Fred Chapman Host
Mrs. Fred Chapman entertained informally at her South Washington home on Wednesday evening July 14 for her husband’s birthday. Ten guests dined and played bridge after dinner.
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Fred Chapman
South Washington Street
Pinochle Party Honors Mrs Ross and Mrs Winter
A social pinochle party Thursday at the W. W. Hawkins home on South Pacific street honored Mrs J T Ross of Seattle and Mrs Conrad Winter of Los Angeles. Hosts were Mesdames Hawkins Wyatt Bayerd and Jones with five tables in play. First prize went to Mrs R D Curry and Aston Lloyd won the consolation prize. Refreshments followed.
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W. W. Hawkins
South Pacific Street
J. T. Ross
Seattle
Conrad Winter
Los Angeles
Henry Wyatt
Forrest Bayerd
Alvin Jones
R. D. Curry
Aston Lloyd
Monroe Hostesses Honor Buffalo Visitors With Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Monroe entertained Monday evening at their home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Fenner of Buffalo New York. A three course dinner was served at seven o clock to a number of old time friends of the honor guests.
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Joseph E. Monroe
C. J. Fenner
Buffalo, N. Y
Joint Birthday Party for Archie Main Jr and Joseph Taylor
A Friday party on the Levant Taylor lawn honored Archie Main Jr age five and Joseph Taylor age four with outdoor games and a luncheon at the Metlen hotel. Pink and white decorations framed the cake as eighteen children enjoyed the celebration and wished more happy birthdays for the honorees.
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Archie Main, Jr
Joseph Taylor
Levant Taylor
Metlen
Joseph
Archie
Mrs Tonney Hosts Bridge Night on South Atlantic Street
Mrs Francis Tonney charmingly entertained guests in honor of Mrs J T Ross and Mrs Conrad Winter. Five tables were decorated with crimson sweet peas and gypsophila. High honors went to Mrs Howard Morse and consolation to Mrs Henry Wyatt, with each guest receiving a gift prize.
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J. T. Ross
Conrad Winter
Francis Tonney
Bridge
South Atlantic Street
Howard Morse
Henry Wyatt
Buhrer-Burdick wedding charms state friends
The Buhrer Burdick wedding united Mike Martha Buhrer and Charles Burdick last Wednesday at the Episcopal church in Butte. Rev. Chapman officiated. Miss Louisa Buhrer of Dillon attended, and the couple left for Salt Lake City on a wedding tour. The bride, a longtime teacher in Jackson and Toston, will reside with Mr Burdick, a Jackson forest ranger, at their new home.
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Mike ‘Martha Buhrer
Charles Burdick
Episcopal Church
Butte
Chapman
Louisa Buhrer
Dillon
Henry Chapman
Salt Lake City
Buhrer
Minna Buhrer
Reichle
ER and General assembly notes for July 20 meeting
The ER and General assembly Tuesday morning included a fine program with two violin solos by Miss Dorseth a reading from Riders of the Sea by Miss Jordan and four piano solos by Ralph McFadden. Last week the assembly met on Wednesday and Friday with Dr Isaac Cochran postponing his lectures until Friday due to illness. Dr Cochran traveled from Dillon to regional summer schools.
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Miss Dorseth
Synge
Miss Jordan
Ralph McFadden
General Assembly
Isaac Cochran
Dillon
Cochran
Montana History Lecture At Normal College Draws Crowd
On Wednesday evening July 21 Dr. F H Garver head of the history department gave an illustrated lecture in the Normal College auditorium on Montana history at 8 15 Outsiders as well as college students were invited There was no admission.
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F. H. Garver
Normal College
Montana
Bannack Trip Planned by Dr Garver For Saturday
A Bannack field trip may proceed this Saturday if enough students show interest. Dr Garver leads the excursion from Normal College at 1 PM traveling the Lewis and Clark trail to Armstead and back via the old stage road to Dillon. Students should bring lunch and a picnic supper.
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Bannack
Garver
Montana
Normal College
Lewis and Clark
Armstead
Summer "Go" Omitted This Year Amid Chautauqua Clash
The annual summer "Go" will not be held this year by recommendation of the social committee chaired by Dean Ange line Smith. The Chautauqua week overlaps the usual timing, making it too late to hold the event now. The change does not affect the autumn "Go" or future summer "Go" events.
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Dean Angeline Smith
Ruth Hale Accepts Secretarial Post With Standard Oil in San Francisco
Correction issued after last week’s note that Ruth Hale former secretary in the Teachers Service division has accepted a position with the Standard Oil Company in California. She is secretary to the re engineer of the company, and will be based in San Francisco rather than Palo Alto.
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Ruth Hale
Teachers Service Division
Standard Oil Company
Palo Alto
Miss Hale
California
San Francisco
Summer Faculty Picnic Planned After Dr. Davis Return
The annual faculty picnic is planned for next week after Dr. Davis returns from visiting regional summer schools. It is slated to be held in a nearby canyon.
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Davis
Canyon
Violin Instruction by Miss Helen Finch at Normal College
Miss Helen Finch offers violin lessons for the summer session at the Normal college. Interested students may see her daily from 10 30 to 12 00 in the tower. Finch has prior local work and has recently taught in New York with the Musical Education Association. She will return to New York duties in September. An invitation dance is planned at the residence halls on Saturday night July 24 at nine. The co ed prom is set for August 7.
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Helen Finch
Normal College
Tower
Miss Finch
Dillon
Armstead Residents Welcome Visitors and a New Car
Ike Rife traveled to Dillon late in the week and returned with a Studebaker sedan. Mr and Mrs Tom Craver and family visited Armstead Friday from Medicine Lodge. Margaret Mullen and Sophia Guyaz were Dillon visitors last Thursday.
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Ike Rife
Dillon
Studebaker
Tom Craver
Armstead
Medicine Lodge
Margaret Mullen
Sophia Guyaz
Hendersons Visit Bitter Root. Armstead Prevails at Leadore
Mr and Mrs R S Henderson and daughter Lovera visited the Bitter Root last week. Hendersons father was operated on and is reported to be recovering. The Armstead ball team traveled to Leadore Idaho to play Leadore on Sunday and won 11 to 7.
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R. S. Henderson
Lovera
Bitter Root
Armstead
Leadore
Idaho
Margaret Roode Spends Day in Armstead
Margaret Roode of Argenta spent part of Monday in Armstead for personal errands and visits.
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Margaret Roode
Argenta
Armstead
John Mullen and Joe Golobick Motor to Dillon
John Mullen and Joe Golobick were driving to Dillon Monday evening in a brief travel note from local reporting.
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John
Mullen
Joe
Golobick
Dillon
Quiet ranch wedding unites Thelma Galahan and William Elford
Thelma Galahan and William H. Elford wed Monday at the Galahan ranch home in Sheridan. Rev J H Kunert officiated on a lawn altar as relatives looked on. Sarah Virginia Jessen of Butte was ring bearer. The couple will reside in Butte after a honeymoon route through Dillon and Bitter Root valley.
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A. A
Galahan
Thelma
William H. Elford
J. H. Kunert
Twin Bridges
Sarah
Sheridan
Fire alarm sent as grass rear of home catches fire
A Monday fire alarm was triggered when dry grass at the rear of Mrs. Fred Hermesmyer’s property caught fire. Authorities suspect children smoking, striking a match to light a cigarette and tossing it into the dry grass, but quick notice prevented a major blaze in Sheridan.
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Fred Hermesmyer
Sheridan
Local guests include executives at Montana Livestock Finance
A. F. Hibbard of Montana Livestock Finance accompanied by Rodger S. Hume of Northwestern National Bank and Mr. Hibbard visited weekend hosts Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Rossiter. The presence ties regional finance and banking figures to a social gathering.
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A. F. Hibbard
Montana Livestock Finance Corporation
Mr. Hibbard
Rodger S. Hume
Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis
R. W. Rossiter
John Gilbert Attends Bankers' Association Meeting
John Gilbert, assistant cashier at Sheridan State Bank, attended the Bankers' Association meeting held in Butte last week.
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John Gilbert
Sheridan State Bank
Bankers’ Association
Butte
Livingston Swiss Cheese Factory Expands Output
The Livingston plant is now producing 800 pounds of Swiss cheese daily and plans to reach 2,000 pounds per day.
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Livingston
Twin Bridges contracts let for state orphan's home
Contracts totaling 42018 dollars were let for building a state orphan’s home at Twin Bridges. Officials named the successful bidders and outlined start dates and project scope.
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Twin Bridges
Wool sale marks peak price in county sales
Roscoe Cornell sold his wool clip to J Koshbind & Co of Boston for 3744 cents. It is described as one of the season’s top grades and the highest price in the county.
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Roscoe Cornell
J. ‘Koshbind & Co
Boston
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