Community Notes From Apex May Collected
Miss Céra Bryan visits relatives with friend as townsfolk gather for a day. Joe Christian and Harry Houston travel from Twin Bridges. Christian plans Alaska, Houston to Sheridan. Government survey party near Farlin registers under the conscription law in Dillon. Nora Connelly visits her mother. Mr and Mrs Kinsman return to Farlin. ore shipping continues with one car sent and another ordered. O Schleicher visits Dillon. seeding delayed by recent storms while hay becomes crucial for next winter. Humphrey to lead services at the schoolhouse on Sunday June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apex
Céra Bryan
Joe Christian
Harry Houston
Twin Bridges
Christian
Alaska
Houston
Sheridan
Farlin
Dillon
Nora Connelly
O. Schleicher
Humphrey
Dillon Area Notices Open With Local Visits And River Update
Os Reichle P O and others made business and social trips to Dillon and Melrose last week. The river rose and debris threatened the bridge. Miss Gertrude Zerr left for Spokane for business college. A traveling dentist serves Lakeview as the community awaits spring progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Fisher
Dillon
Lee Joy
Melrose
Julius Hartwig
J.C. Ferguson
Everett
Louisa Beehrer
Alois Fassler
Jacob Hartwig
Dick Adders
Gertrude Zerr
Spokane
Wash
Business College
Missoula
Odell Green
McCarthy Mountain
Monida News Local Greetings and Visits
Monida notes include C H Gilbert deputy assessor of Dillon in town for several days of business. J B Blake of Butte, former Monida resident, visiting friends in the valley. Mrs Harry Rash came from Dillon to visit her mother Mrs A F Jones. Miss Laura Mincer spent the weekend in Butte. James Dodd and wife of Lakeview were in Monida Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Shields
Rose Smith
Dillon
James Doyle
M. W. Bucy
Kate Dennis
Butte
Belle Bennett
Great Falls
Monida
G. Shambow
Lakeview
C. H. Gilbert
J. B. Blake
Harry Rash
A. F. Jones
Laura Mincer
James Dodd
Lakeview Notes May 29 Daily rains gardens and local moves
Lakeview notes report daily rains and improving feed on the hills. Residents plant gardens while Fairbanks returns from Rochester for rheumatic treatment and improves. The mail route shifts to one-day service Monica to Lake Idaho with rough roads. An extra freight wagon delivers to ranchers. George Himer buys Ed Staley steers for $100 each, about 30 head shipped to Ogden for beef, J Donegan accompanies them. Will O Connor moves near the school, previously staying on the Hiner place feeding cattle for Mr Hiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
Fairbanks
Rochester
Minn
Monica
Lake
Idaho
George Himer
Ed Staley
Ogden
Utah
J. Donegan
Will O’conner
Hiner
New Abstract Office to Open In Dillon
Newell A. Garner of Garner Abstract System is setting up a new abstract office for Frank Hazelbaker. The office will operate on the third floor of the court house with ten to twelve helpers through four months to compile abstract books and records. Several young women are already at work and more will join soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell A. Garner
Garner Abstract System Company
Frank Hazelbaker
Dillon
Garner
Court House
Club remark sparks talk about Fred Darling
In a hushed club exchange, a speaker notes Fred Darling’s arrival and jokes about his wife's influence. They describe him as the man with a waxed mustache and manicured nails, then quip that women do fancy work beyond expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Darling
Lookout tone in farewell to another congressional term
Congress discusses not seeking re election as a representative. He says the job is strenuous and he was sent to Washington to look out for constituents and will continue to look out when he returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Puck
Second Sight Quip About Wife's Shopping Rule
A witty remark from the London Telegraph notes a husband mocking his wife belief in second sight. He quips that when shopping with her she tells the assistant she will return to look at items again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Did Her Best. Teacher Question Populations
Dialogue excerpt shows Mamie Backrow and a teacher discussing New York population. Teacher asks if she knows it. Mamie notes not all residents and mentions living there only two years. Context implies a humorous schoolroom exchange from a periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mamie Backrow
Puck
The Champion Lie Quote Collection
An obscure clipping reflecting on enduring falsehoods and reputations. The Ohio State Journal voice invites honest criticism while cautioning against fret and fame as undignified. A Stevenson quip about suicide avoidance adds literary tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
State reports funds available for investment under new law
Helena May 31 In conformity with a law from the last session the state board of land commissioners filed estimates in the agriculture and publicity office showing available cash in permanent funds for investment. For July 1 1917 the total is 1 938 308 60 after deductions of 457 875 from outstanding bond bids. Since November 1916 eighteen farm loans totaling 34 400 have been made with six percent interest payable annually and terms of three to ten years. Loans require good clean title and first mortgages with a ten dollar application fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
State Board of Land Commissioners
Commissioner of Agriculture
Chas. D. Greenfield
Agriculture and Publicity
Sidney Miller
Register of the State Land Office
State Supreme Court
Bills Aimed at Helping Homesteaders and Dependents
Western lawmakers push a bill to credit entrymen for residence and cultivation during army or navy service. If discharged with wounds or illness, enlistment terms count toward residence. Upon a settler’s death in service, patents go to widow or, if she dies, to minor heirs. Introduced by Rep John M Evans with public lands committee backing. a Senate version by Sen Shaforth of Colorado has passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Naval
United States
Army
Navy
John M. Evans
Public Lands Committee
House
Shaforth
Colorado
Senate
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Apex. News
Glen News
Reichle P. O
Iarl Beehrer
Dr. MoKeur
Jake Mittelmier
Joy Home
John Waters
F. Gaines
Fritz Hartwig
L. A. Metzel
Jos. Smith
G. H. Shambow
E. H. Sherman
Pocatello
Henry Johnson
Harry Martin
Wm. Houston
Pony
Frank Noonan
George Hiner
Canada
Mamie
A. M. Johnson
the Lakes
Monida News
O Keoder
Lakeview Notes
Scott
Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Robert Louis Stevenson
O. B
Montana Auto Supply Co
Montana
Ashe Sheth Shih
Beaverhead
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