Busy Prosperous Montana Says Ex Governor Norris
Ex governor Edwin L. Norris declares Montana at peak prosperity in a Treasure State Commercial feature. He notes population up forty percent since the last census, rising farm output, strong mining, thriving livestock, and expanding railroad mileage. He highlights education, irrigation projects, and dry farming expanding arable land as settlers pour in seeking profitable investment.
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Montana
Union
Commonwealth
Ohio
Illinois
Law making by the people direct legislation meeting urged
Montana citizens plan a March 28 conference to form a non partisan direct legislation league. The goal is to pursue initiative and referendum to speed laws, fund education, reduce unfair taxes, and promote honest government. Leaders include Miles Romney and secretary McCuskey.
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Montana
Direct Legislation League
West
Northwest
Goldblock
Helena
Mont
People’s Power League
Miles Romney
Hamilton
McCuskey
Easter dresses and hats spark coats and cash issues
A 1913 note observes Easter preparations across towns with men earning money to fund churchgoing outfits. It highlights milliners crafting extravagant hats while fathers strive to provide fine dress for Easter Sunday, amid economic strain and social enthusiasm.
Walsh Named to Senate Judiciary Committee
Walsh was named a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee signaling recognition of his seniority and role within the chamber. The appointment confirms his influence on legal and constitutional matters as the new term begins.
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Judiciary Committee
Senate
Walsh
Saturday Night Reception For Beaverhead Legislators
The Normal College notes recount a Saturday reception and banquet in honor of Hans E. O. Selway and Frank Eliel, Beaverhead county legislators. Speakers praised education, growth, and financial support while noting the college’s ties to local business and civic groups. Continued on Page 2.
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the Tribune
Normal College
Hans. E. O. Selway
Frank Eliel
Beaverhead County
Washington Gridiron Club
Montara
Dr. Fine
J. E. Monroe
Normal
G. T. Paul
State Board of Education
Great Get-Together Meeting in Dillon County
Beaverhead County Commercial club hosts a Saturday April 12 banquet at the Metlen hotel in Dillon to discuss county welfare. Speakers from county advancement circles will outline successful plans and encourage wider participation from locals and outsiders alike. Secretary Frank A. Hazelbaker invites attendees to confirm by mail and notes ongoing inquiries on retail grocer investment and seed sales as Beaverhead gains development attention.
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Beaverhead County
Metlen
Dillon
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Beaverhead Baseball Club Elects New Officers for 1913
The Beaverhead Baseball association held its 1913 annual meeting at the Metlen hotel parlors Tuesday evening. Officers named are T. J. Murray president Charles H. Niblack vice president W. E. Stevenson secretary and treasurer J. F. Wiksdal and H. S. McCaldh trustees. A grand ball is planned to fund operations and a local league aims to field three graded teams in 1913 with hopes of strong intercity play and reduced costs.
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Beaverhead Baseball Association
Metlen
T. J. Murray
Charles H. Niblack
W. E. Stevenson
Treassurer
J. F. Wiksdal
H. S. McCaldh
Madson County
Ruby
Laurin
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
Butte
Anaconda
Southern Beaverhead
Grant
Lima
Dell
Dillon
The Sheriff Takes On Bounty Inspector Duties
Senate Bill No. 102 transfers the bounty inspection for wolves and coyotes to the sheriff in Beaverhead County. Bounties range from 3 dollars for coyotes and young wolves to 15 dollars for an old wolf scalp. Scalps are turned in and burned when many accumulate. the sheriff issues vouchers and the clerk certifies to state officials in Helena for payment.
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Beaverhead County
Helena
Beaverhead
Reverend Ostrander Preaches Funeral for Lorenzo Drake
The funeral for Lorenzo J. Drake a prominent young rancher near Jackson was held today preached by Rev. E. V. Ostrander. Drake died unexpectedly on Wednesday leaving a widow and two children.
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E. V. Ostrander
Jackson
Lorenzo J. Drake
Training School Bonds Sold by Public School Board
The Dillon Public School board opened bids for the Training School bonds totaling 44000 dollars with the First National Bank of Dillon the top bidder at an 880 dollar premium. Other bids came from State of Montana Keeler Brothers Denver A J Hood Co Detroit and Rollins Son Denver. Construction plans by The Fred Willson Co Bozeman aim to start soon.
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First National Bank of
Dillon
State of Montana
LE. H. Coffin
Chicago
Keeler Brothers
Denver
A. J. Hood & Co
Detroit
I. 1
Rollins & Son
Fred Willson Co
Bozeman
P. P. Vreeland
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Treasure State Commercial
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McKinley
Lincoln
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Ilove
Ernest O. Selway
E. J. Callaway
Beaverhead Club
Finch
Monroe
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Eliel
The
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Him
Wolf
Coyote
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