Montana Seed Potatoes Prove Superior In Tests
Authoritative reports from the All Montana Development Association cite test results in Louisiana showing Montana Bliss Triumph seed potatoes yielding 195 bushels per acre, well ahead of Nebraska and other states. Across 25 Montana samples the average was 123 bushels per acre, with Nebraska averaging 109.5 bushels from 110 samples. The association plans certified seed potato clubs across Montana to raise quality and profits, with 1925 crop expected to supply seed stock for expansion.
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All-Montana Development
Louisiana
Montana
Nebraska
South
All-Montana Development Associationn
United States
All-Montana Development Association
Helena
Stake College
Bozeman
James Kisgen Takes Own Life in City Cabin
James Kisgen, a longtime resident and former sheepherder, shot himself in the head and died early Saturday. His body was found in his cabin and after a coroner's inquest a verdict of death by own action was returned. Funeral services were held Monday at Brundage parlors with interment in Mountain View cemetery.
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James Kisgen
Brundage
Brundage Undertaking
Mountain View
Celebration in Honor of Secretary Jardine
County officials plan a summer celebration in the Big Hole basin to honor Secretary of Agriculture William Jardine during his visit. A barbecue and activities are planned for Jardine and other officials, with many valley residents expected to attend. Jardine previously spent summers in the basin as part of baying crews and is described as a capable rider and outdoor sports leader.
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William Jardine
Big Hole Basin
J. I. Shaw
Dillon
Wisdom
Mr. Jardine
Big Hole
Popular Couple Leonard Brundage and Anna Strong Wed
Word reached this week of the marriage of Leonard Brundage and Miss Anna Strong in Butte. Brundage, a Centennial valley resident and son of Mr and Mrs John Brundage of Mondia, is a former Normal college student who has taught at the Jones school in the Centennial valley.
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Leonard Brundage
Anna Strong
Butte
Brundage
Centennial Valley
John Brundage
Monida
Normal College
Jones School
Beaverhead County Board Ends Busy Session With Road Plans
Beaverhead county commissioners met for a multi day session to review road work due to a wet spring and plan urgent repairs mainly in higher valleys. They deferred action on Axe Canyon and Lima cemetery roads, approved a gopher extermination district near Lima and Dell, and voted to trade law books for a newer set. The board also eyed painting the poor farm buildings and empowered Sheriff Mooney to appoint deputies in the Big Hole basin.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Monida
Axe’s Canyon
Lima
D. F. Mooney
Big Hole
Centennial Valley Schools Hold Meet
Four schools competed in a Lakeview Montana event on Saturday May 23 with 9 30 a m program. Winners in arithmetic and spelling included Maurice Fairbanks Alfred Clayton Walter Jones Kenneth Van Antwerp John O Connor Rolland Van Antwerp Ruby Sperry Guy Jones and Aileen Bray.
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Lakeview
Montana
Jones
Doyle
Upper
Alice Roe
Maurice Fairbanks
Upper Lakeview
Alfred Clayton
Walter Jones
Kenneth van Antwerp
Ruby Sperry
Guy Jones
John O’connor
Rolland van Antwerp
Frank O’connor
Aileen Bray
Juror finds Hurt guilty on one count in Montana case
In the Fifth Judicial district jury trial, Y. F. Hurt was acquitted of possession of illicit liquor but found guilty of sale to a minor. He faces sentencing on June 16, with Judge Lyman H. Bennett presiding as the term nears its close. Other civil cases, including Napoleon Goyer v. John H. Jackson and Thomas Flynn v. Oregon Short Line Railroad Co., were settled or dismissed.
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District Court
Judicial District
Napoleon Goyer
John H. Jackson
Thomas Flynn
Oregon Short Line Railroad ,Co
Montana
Y. F
Hurt
Lyman H. Bennett
Lakeview Wins Lake County Spelling and Track Meet
A big noon picnic followed by a Beaverhead County High School talk. The track meet started around 2 p.m. but rain ended events early. Lakeview won the team title with 27 points, Upper Lakeview 22, Jones 9, Doyle 8. Aileen Bray led girls, John OConnor led boys. We hope to make this an annual event.
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Kenneth.Van Antwerp
Lakeview
Gladys Reis
Jones
Ruby Sperry
Evelyn Fairbanks
Upper Lakeview
Rolland van Antwerp
Frank O’connor
Mr. Thurber
Beaverhead County
Lakeview School
Jones School
Doyle School
Aileen Bray
John O’connor
Pioneer Denis Carl Visits Dillon on Montana Homecoming
Denis Carl a retired farmer and stockman from Helena and San Diego halted in Dillon for a few days on the way to Mon tana. He plans to winter in Southern California but prefers Montana summers in the mountains near Canton Broadwater county where he was an early settler and prospered. He will visit Mr and Mrs James Doyle of Lakeview during his Montana return.
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Denis Carl
Helena
San Diego
Centennial Valley
Dillon
Montana
James Doyle
Lakeview
Mr. Carl
California
Canton
Broadwater County
Contempt Hearing in Hurt Case and Local Trials
A hearing on a contempt charge against Hurt for allegedly influencing a witness after a subpoena was issued was taken under advisement. Bill Smith won $170 in a labor claim against the State Bank of Dillon. Lorain Spencer vs Berg Christianson and Matt Anderson was dismissed as settled. John Peterson vs Nels Nelson was continued. Mose Campeau vs Albert A Jones began with jury selection in a personal injury auto case. a verdict was expected late tonight or tomorrow.
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Hurt
Bill Smith
State Bank of Dillon
Lorain Spencer
Berg Christianson
Matt Anderson
John Peterson
Nels Nelson
Mose Campeau
Albert A. Jones
Begian
Park City Finishes Hard Surfacing of Streets
Park City completes hard-surfacing of its streets, marking the end of a major paving project. The work covered key avenues and improves travel conditions for residents and visitors.
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Park City
Drill Team Formed by Local Woodmen Unit
The Lyons Iowa Modern Woodmen camp forms a drill team and begins practice next Tuesday at the first monthly meeting. The death notice from Rock Island Illinois reports William A. Penn of Pasadena California as the last surviving member from the 1883 Lyons organization. Penn, aged 19 at founding, held certificate eight. his mother Mrs. Mary Penn is beneficiary. Thaddeus Brower of Eureka California remains the oldest member, eight days after the first camp’s organization.
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Woodmen of America
Lyons
Iowa
William A. Penn
Pasadena
Calif
Rock Island
Ill
Lyons Camp
Mary Penn
J. C. Root
Penn
Thaddeus B. Brower
Eureka
Christman-Ross Wedding In Dillon Friday Evening
Dillonites witnessed a quiet wedding Friday evening as W D Ross and Miss Beatrice Christman wed at J R Barrett home on South Pacific street. Rev Ernest Loft officiated with Walter Jones and Mrs Justin Brundage present. After a motor trip to Spokane and Seattle the couple will reside in the Hobson bungalow. The bride, Barrett’s daughter, trained nurse, has practiced in Dillon. the groom, Beavenhead county native, served as World War I aviator and later deputy sheriff before joining First National Bank.
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Dillon
Hobson
J. R. Barrett
General Hospital
Galt
Ontario
Canada
Ross
J. T. Ross
Argenta
Beavenhead County
State College
Bozeman
Big Hole
Aviation Service
D. F. Mooney
First National Bank
Dinner Honors Principal and Mrs Peterson in Lewistown
Mr and Mrs William F Cashmore hosted a seven o clock dinner Tuesday for Principal Amos T Peterson and Mrs Peterson. Ten guests attended with lavender and white decor and lilac centerpiece. The Petersons plan a coast motor trip and will return to Lewistown for summer teaching at the regional school.
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William F. Cashmore
Amos T. Peterson
Peterson
Lewistown-Town Treasury Reaches 1.58 Million
Lewistown Fergus County shows a treasury balance of 1 million 578 thousand 546 dollars. The figure reflects municipal funds available for public services and projects.
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Lewistown
Fergus County
Memorial Day Observed in Dillon by American Legion
Memorial Day services were held at Mountain View cemetery under the Beaverhead Post of the American Legion with the Dillon band and community participation. A Friday concert at the Training School grounds preceded the observance, and all Dillon stores closed Saturday to honor fallen soldiers.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
American Legion
Mountain View Cemetery
Ernest E. Loft
Frank Hunsaker
America
Dillon public schools graduate class of 28
The Dillon public schools awarded diplomas to 28 graduates of the 8-A class at commencement in the Training School auditorium on Thursday night June 4 at 8 o'clock. Seventeen girls and eleven boys received diplomas, with a program including invocations, musical selections, a cantata, solos, and a class presentation by Superintendent Linden McCullough.
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Dillon Public Schools
Training School
Father Leschner
Martha
Flotow
Barnhouse
Il Trovattore
Verdi-Barnhouse
Gregory
Fantasia
Ashley Roberts
Schmetterling
Jane Herndon
Linden McCullough
A. L. Anderson
Father Lesch
Two Taken to Warm Springs and Deer Lodge
Undersheriff Kellum and Special Deputy Charles Sassman escorted two men in custody to state institutions. Walter Ehrick, committed by the sanity commission, was sent to Warm Springs. Rex Rice, who pled guilty to robbing fellow traveler Henry Panck, was sent to Deer Lodge for a one to two year term.
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Kellum
Charles Sassman
Warm Springs
Deer Lodge
Walter Ehrick
State Hospital
Ehrick
Beaverhead
Rex Rice
Henry Panck
Mooney Ranch
Dillon
Panck
Rice
Butte
Grace Methodist sermon to focus on Life Controls
The Grace Methodist church announces a Sunday service schedule with Life Controls as the sermon theme. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Epworth League will meet during the first half hour.
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Grace Methodist Church
Epworth League
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