Dillon Brass Band Incorporation Filed and Local Notes
In Dillon on July 15 the certificate of incorporation for the Dillon brass band was filed with the territorial secretary. The incorporators are T. W. Poindexter Jr, William P. Layne, and William E. Mills. Town items include a humorous incident outside the telephone office about a man believing a fellow was talking to his girl, a trunkful of crackers sold at auction for a dollar, and nine hats fetching $2.50. Other news mentions Mr and Mrs Smith Ames of Bedrock recalling a near cloudburst, Arthur Wright injuring his toes at work, the marriage of Andrew V Birrer and Miss Elsie Echart at St Rose July 16, and local road and school developments from Twin Bridges to Melrose and Armstead. J A McDonald wins a Dillon contract for a new two-story school house.
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Dillon Brass Band
Territory
T. W. Poindexter, Jr
William P. Layne
William E. Mills
Smith Ames
Bedrock
Arthur Wright
Dillon
Jackson
Andrew V. Birrer
Elsie Echart
Dell
St. Rose Catholic Church
Melrose
Armstead
J. A. McDonald
Mormon church to form Dillon organization and hold meetings
The Dillon Mormon church plans establishment of a new organization with the Montana mission president arriving around August 8 to baptize several candidates and arrange upcoming meetings. Also noted are a Twin Bridges bank formation, local figures returning from trips, and talk of county surveyor candidates.
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Mormon Church
Dillon
Montana
Bank of Twin Bridges
Hall and Bennett
Virginia City
W. H. Cochran
Patterson
Big Hole Basin
Jens Peterson
Denmark
W. E. Borah
Boise
Idaho
Senator Borah
J. L. Butler
Argenta
George R. Metlen
U. S
Narrow escape with sixshooter at Grasshopper ranch
W S Tash narrowly escaped grave injury when his sixshooter discharged after falling from the holster at the Tash and Lenkersdorfer ranch on Grasshopper. The ball pierced his shoulder but caused no bones to break. Thirteen clips of wool sold for 14 to 17 1 2 cents per pound as Big Hole basin residents seek better mail service, facing a 180 mile journey and a week long trip for daily post.
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Tash
Lenkersdorfer
Bill
Big Hole
20 Years Ago Mrs Mathew Orr Trip Turned Back
In the July 19 1918 Tribune item Mrs Mathew Orr and her son Philip are turned from a trip. The brief note records a travel disruption affecting the Orr family with no further context.
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Montana Insurance Agents License Revenue and Taxed Drought Letters
Licensing of 6,927 Montana insurance agents earned 363587 dollars in the first half of 1938. Examiners note 6130 agents licensed last year. Banking department funds left unclaimed include 5663 dollars from closed banks. Adj Gen Mahon reports a two week tactical study by the 41st National Guard division ended with praise for Helena defense plans. A Texas letter urges drastic methods against grasshoppers, intercepted by Secretary Jewell. A federal grant of 154961 dollars boosts public welfare funds for old age and dependent children. Governor Ayers aids in locating an heir to two Iowa estates for George Dolan, a 65 year old man with a purseful of details.
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John W. Mahon
41St National Guard
Mahon
Helena
John Jewell
Amarillo
Texas
Jewell
Roy E. Ayers
George Dolan
Iowa
Dolan
Rail commission to hear fare increase petitions and withdrawals
The state railroad and public service commission will hear five per cent fare increase petitions on July 26 from the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad the Pullman company and the Western Passenger association. On August 3 at Conrad the commission will hear the Illinois Pipe Line Company and the Port Huron storage and transportation company seeking to withdraw from piping crude oil to Alberta Canada refineries.
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Conrad
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Alberta
Canada
Tefineries
Wheat loans set to support 1938 crop and world balance
Secretary Wallace fixed 1938 wheat loans at 60 cents a bushel with $100 million CCC funds to store surplus if prices fall. The 967 million bushels 1938 crop would be among the largest on record as world talks yield limited output. Grasshopper outbreaks from the Plains to the West threaten crops with multi‑million dollar losses, met by WPA CCC and farm crews.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Wallace
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U. S
London
Albert Gain Black
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Cranary
Soviet Union
China
Manchukuo
U.S
Budget Vote Expands British Armed Forces Budget
London reports the House of Commons approved a 1.75 billion dollar defense package for the Army Navy and Royal Air Force in a single year. Sir John Simon warned that failure to curb armament spending could endanger civilization and future generations.
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Tutankhamen
Japan Withdraws 1940 Olympics Bid After Sino-Japanese Tension
At the 1936 IOC meeting Japan secured Tokyo for the 1940 Games to mark the empire's 2600th anniversary but the government announced withdrawal. The move cited national mobilization needs. Finland’s Helsinki was named successor, while Sapporo winter games likely to Oslo.
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Helena Dealers Likely Appeal Court Ruling Over Fair Trade Act
Martin P. Trenne of Helena says the Montana Motor Trades association expects the Montana Supreme Court to hear an appeal from District Judge A J Horsky who ruled the state is not bound by provisions of the fair trade practices act in purchasing supplies and equipment in a suit brought by the Helena based Montana Auto Dealers association against Anderson Motors Company and International.
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State Supreme Court
A. J. Horsky
Helena
Martin P. Trenne
Montana Motor Trades Association
Dealers’ Association
Anderson . Motors Company
the International
Diseased animals bring lower payments
Washington July 21 U P Effective this month federal payments for cattle reacting to tests for tuberculosis and Bangs disease will not exceed one third the difference between appraised values and salvage the farmer receives from slaughtered animals. Top for a grade animal is 25 dollars and for a purebred 50 dollars. After May 1 1939 no payment will exceed the state territory county municipality payoff. Example: a farmer sells an infected grade animal appraised at 90 dollars for salvage 30 dollars and will receive not more than one third the difference or 20 dollars plus salvage.
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U.P
Bang
Bureau_of Animal Industry
Farmers urged to build up Montana poultry industry
A. R. Broman of Great Falls told the Poultry Industrial Council for Montana at Helena that Montana farmers can claim much of the 3 million dollars sent out of state annually for poultry if the industry is expanded locally. The council aims for 1,000 members by year end and begins a campaign July 28, targeting a three year build up to meet state needs.
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A. R. Broman
Great Falls
Poultry Industrial Council For
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Broman
World Poultry Congress
Cleveland
Ohio
Dam Site Visit Heads to Montana Counties Meeting
Governor Roy E. Ayers and Governor Leslie Miller of Wyoming will attend the Southeastern Montana Counties association meeting in Hardin on July 30 31. Also invited are the Wyoming water board Montana and Wyoming congressmen Indian department officials and association directors to survey the Big Horn dam site for flood control and irrigation with a fish fry planned at the site.
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Roy E. Ayers
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Southeastern
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Indian Department
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Big Horn
Forests yield large timber harvest in region
Forest service data show 80,779,000 board feet of commercial timber cut from 17 national forests in the fiscal year. Value reached $259,128.38 with Kaniksu Kootenai Couer d Alene and Gallatin forests contributing most. Northern Idaho and Montana plains accounted for 42,574,000 and 25,927,000 feet respectively, plus 12,278,000 feet in central eastern Montana. Christmastrees numbered 109,912 valued at $3,067.64.
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U.P
Forest Service
Kaniksu
Kootenai
Couer d’Alene
Gallatin
Idaho
Montana
Central and
Eastern
County asks high court to pay welfare board costs
Broadwater county commissioners seek a supreme court order directing the state public welfare department to cover half the expenses of county welfare board sessions. They claim $416 as the state’s share for past meetings and the case is set for the court on September 27.
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Supreme Court
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Welfare Board
Tax Board Reduces Levy For Bond Interest Fund
The state board of equalization halves the tax levy for the bond's interest and sinking fund, enabling Montaria taxpayers to see relief on their assessments.
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TAX Board
State Board ‘of
Montaria
Farm tenancy cuts expand under Bankhead-Jones act
Denver officials say reduction of farm tenancy will begin in a second Montana county under Bankhead-Jones administration. The program started in Stillwater county and expanded after a $93 100 appropriation. Committeemen include Alf red R. Anderson J C Taylor Lester Cole Leo Doheney R R Aland F H Richardson W S Bailey W C Kirscher and E F Lyman.
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Colo
U.P
Montana
Farm Security Administration
Columbus
Mont
Stillwater County
Alfred R. Anderson
Sioux Pass
J. C. Taylor
Lester Cole
Great Falls
Leo Doheney
Brady
R. R. Aland
Antelope
F. H. Richardson
W. 8. Bailey
Examination Announced for Civil Service Posts in Washington
The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for posts including Director of Unemployment Insurance at $10 080 annually with deadlines August 10 or 13 depending on residence. Also extended closing dates for Assistant Home Economist and Junior Home Economist positions in Home Economics Bureau with updated exam subjects. information from the local post office.
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Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Colorado
Railroad Retirement Board
Bureau of Home Economics
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