Montana Assembly near end rush of bills and appropriations
Governor Stewart has approved numerous bills including funding for a gubernatorial mansion and state institutions. The 1913 1914 general appropriation totals 3 363 000 with 3 211 200 revenue and a near 290 000 deficit. The assembly debates banks fences cigaretts and rail safety while appointing officials and authorizing several inspectors and commissions.
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Stewart
Lincoln County
Montana
Montana Commission
Gettysburg
Flathead
Missoula
Sanders
Railroad Commission
House Appropriations Committee
Agricultural College
State Prison
School of Mines
State University
Reform School
Normal School
Fergus County
Huntley
Ravalli
National Guard
Livestock Sanitary Board
Labor and Industry
Agriculture
Bureau of Labor and Industry
Bureau of Agriculture and Publicity
State Board of Health
Bills Sent to Governor Stewart For Action On Thursday
The bills forwarded to Governor Stewart for action include an appropriation for fish cars and hatcheries creating a state board of entomology designating eligibility to enter Soldiers' Home and relating to organization and creation.
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Stewart
State Board of Entomology
Crea
Springlike Day Sparks Local Moves in Loomont Community
Loomont residents recount a mild spring day as Cr Campana visits Twin Bridges to buy farming gear. Local news notes visits by Frank Calligan and H Joy Foster to the county seat, and James Gordon selling ore in Butte. Several area families travel, return from California and Oregon, and Mrs. William Powell moves to the Mussellshell valley.
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Loomont
Mont
Cr. Campana
Gordon Ranch
Twin Bridges
Frank Calligan
H. Joy Foster
E. W. Townsend
Butte
Virginia City
James Gordon
California
Oregon
Montana
William Powell
Milwaukee
Mussellshell
Bill
Powell
George Harbison
Fay Curtis
John Held
C. Campana
England
Frank
Missouri
Arthur Lalanne
McCormick Brothers
Packard
Grantley
Mr. Harbison
William Curnan
Piedmont
R T. Barkell
Daughters of
Silver Star
Quotable Snippets Reflect Dillon Humor and Local Wit
An assortment of colorful quips and maxims from Dillon readers and locals. Jokes touch on fashion flaws, horse racing, grass widows, love and price chasing, misfortune in breaking bad news, and a sly indictment of a man who never errs by never acting.
Gallant Hunter Funk Seeks Shelter After Skunk Cat Incident
A poem recounts a young hunter named Funk who, while intoxicated, bagged a striped cat that turned out to be a skunk. He now wanders, reluctant to return to camp as the skunk odor lingers. The piece laments missed chances with a somber tone.
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Funk
Congressional irrigation and support appropriations outlined
The proposed appropriations total 1 etc. The list includes irrigation for Flathead Blackfoot and Fort Peck lands with amounts from 150 000 to 274 000, Fort Belknap and Flathead agency support, Milk River irrigation, Crow treaty payments, Northern Cheyenne sustenance, and line riders on the Northern Cheyenne reservation totaling 418 076 plus 1500. The measures failed to pass in the last session.
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House
Myers
Flathead Indian
Blackfoot Lands
Fort Peck
Fort Belknap
Congress
Farmers not perfection in country life conference
In Madison Wisconsin William A McKeever of Kansas State Agricultural College argues farm life needs spiritual and personal development over mere wealth. He warns dollar worshippers and stresses a constructive program for human growth toward a well balanced, self reliant rural citizenry.
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Madison
Wisconsin
William A. McKeever
Kansas State Agricultural College
Graduation Thrill or Trouble At Local High School
The high school suspended seven boys last week for misconduct including six for frequenting a pool hall and one for other misdeeds. The school board met Saturday evening and sustained the suspensions.
Promise to reform At School Prompts Possible Expulsion
A report notes that repeat offenders may be expelled if they reenter the school. One suspended boy allegedly attacked the janitor after learning his father was informed of trespassing. The prosecuting attorney may file further reports, while the boys may return after apologizing and pledging to avoid forbidden places and behave properly.
Debating San Francisco Exposition Aid in 1915 Senate
In 1915 Congress debated a government exhibit for the San Francisco exposition. Senator Root argued the US invited others to participate and must attend its own exhibit. Other senators disputed pledges not to seek funds and warned of a pattern of seeking loans and extra aid.
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Congress
San Francisco
Senate
Root
United States
Williams
Mississippi
California
Senate Committee On
Fifth Avenue Traffic Jam Turns Thoroughfare Into Parade
New York reports record congestion on Fifth Avenue with 9 075 vehicles passing a point in two to six o clock and 962 business wagons comprising about 11 percent. At 38 vehicles per minute the avenue is packed with autos and carriages, moving in spasms as delays replace regular flow turning the street into a blocking parade.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Chamberlain’s Tablets for Constipation Ad
Advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Tablets as excellent for constipation. Describes them as easy to take mild and gentle in effect and urges a trial sold by all druggists. A separate humor blurb notes a groom’s reply about being married after an accident in a barbed wire fence.
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Tatler
States Still Senatorless. New Hampshire Near Victory
Illinois remains without an elected senator with Lawrence Sherman Republican and Col James Hamilton Lewis Democrat leading. West Virginia reports no results yet while New Hampshire comes close Horace McIntyre of Medicine Lodge in town for business.
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Illinois
Jackpotless
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Col
James Hamilton Lewis
West Virginia
Horace McIntyre
Medicine Lodge
Eminent botanist Asa Gray Hall of Fame entry
Asa Gray born Paris France November 18 1810 died Cambridge Massachusetts January 30 1888. He trained at a medical college 1831 but left medicine for botany. He joined the Wilkes expedition as botanist in 1834 resigned 1837 and traveled in Europe. In 1842 he became Fisher Professor of Natural History at Harvard, a post he held until 1873. His Flora of North America made him the leading American botanist.
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Asa Gray
Paris
Cambridge
Mass
Europe
Fisher
Harvard
North America
Boxes for Rent at Nominal Figures for Patrons
In the state, boxes are available for rent at nominal figures and many are free to our patrons, indicating affordable seating options and generous access for attendees.
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