Senate Passes Legislative Executive and Judicial Bill
Washington March 21 nearly the entire senate session focused on the legislative executive and judicial bill. The final passage included 32 945 631 dollars with 642 718 more than the house bill. Senator Dixon Montana sought to raise salaries for about a dozen senate committee clerks from 1800 to 2250. his amendment sparked debate but was ruled out on a point of order.
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Washington
Senate
Dixon
Montana
Two Aldermen Nominated by Petition in City Election
Registration books closed by City Registrar George P. Hughes as 304 voters sign up for a city election to elect three aldermen. A city caucus will be held next Monday at the courthouse to nominate a ticket with Julius Rounds in ward one and Capt. Robert Moore in ward two leading petitions.
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Xity
George P. Hughes
Second Ward
Third Ward
Court House
Julius Rounds
Robert Moore
Rounds and Moore
J. B. Poindexter
Normal College Choir and Orchestra Rehearse for Hall Dedication
Members of the chorus and orchestra directed by Prof. Riedelsberger will rehearse next Wednesday evening for the opening and dedication of the new assembly hall at the Normal college. Riedelsberger urges full attendance as the entertainment date nears.
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Riedelsberger
the Normal College
Bedrock Woman and Child Visit Dillon Today
Mrs. Fred Lamphear from Bedrock travels with her daughter Dorothy to Dillon for a social or family visit, stopping in town for a day.
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Fred Lamphear
Bedrock
Miss Dorothy
Dillon
Beets for Dillon: Farmers urged to grow sugar beets for factory
A July meeting at the Dillon courthouse drew a large crowd to hear Gov. Edwin Norris and others advocate beet sugar, stressing soil suitability, potential factory benefits, higher land values, and a plan for a 100-acre beet demonstration with Beaverhead Ranch interest to spur future contracts.
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Court House
Dillon
Montana
Bannack
Norris
Linfield
Bozeman
United States
Beaverhead Fair Nears Ready Track and Stables
Beaverhead county fair association pushes ahead with a half mile race track at the new fair grounds. George Ditty began grading the track while A McDonald secures 400 feet of stable construction. The board may offer special sugar beet prizes to boost farmer effort this year.
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Beaverhead County Fair Association
George Ditty
A. McDonald
Dillon
S. S. Carruthers
Beaverhead
Beating the Beets and Blame in Dillon
Local editorials discuss police criticism in Dillon over alleged moral neglect. Police Chief Stone cites inadequate response from the State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection despite arrests, while a March 1908 letter from Butte pledges assistance. The piece also covers sugar beet factory labor hopes, land acreage needs, and Utah Idaho Sugar Co support, with remarks by Mr. Walsh and Mr. Austin.
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Linfield
T. J. Walsh
Helena
Lewis Penwell
Walsh
Penwell
Beaverhead
Birchdale
Idaho Falls
Beaverhead Ranch Company
Dillon
Stone
Police Department
Police
State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection
Butte
Mont
Schoenfeld
P. J. Gillican
Austin
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Sugar Company
Mr. Austin
Salt Lake City
National Dry Farming Congress
West
Jobs Far Many Foresters Exam Near Dillon
Supervisor C. K. Wyman to hold forester examinations in Dillon on April 23 and 24. About 300 ranger positions to be filled this year with pay from $75 monthly to $1,400 annually for experienced rangers. Applicants aged 21 to 40 must show practical forest skills and sturdy fitness.
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C. K. Wyman
Dillon
Forest Service
Paper Adopts Advance Payment Rule For Subscriptions
The paper announces a new Post Office guideline requiring prepaid subscriptions. Effective January 1, all unpaid accounts will be cut from mailing lists, with no exceptions for extending credit.
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Sam
Post Office Department
Lst
Desert Land Entry Bill Passes Senate for Signature
Washington March 19 Senator Dixon called up in the senate and secured passage of a bill already passed by the house. It allows a desert land entry that was lost or abandoned to receive desert land benefits as if the former entry had not been made, excluding cases of fraud or assignment for valuable consideration.
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Washington, D. C
Dixon
Senate
House
Passion Play At Scenic Draws Crowds In Dillon
The Passion Play at Scenic theatre draws full houses with first performances last evening. The Life of the Savior of the World films are well received and audience enthusiasm runs high. Mrs. C W Scott, a Dillon soprano, sings the Holy City before each show with Mrs. F M Thomas on piano. The song is vividly illustrated with colored pictures. Gov and Mrs Edwin Norris depart for Helena Sunday accompanied by Miss Florence Conway.
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C W. Scott
Dillon
Holy City
F.m.thomas
Mrs
Edwin Norris
Helena
Florence Conway
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Sen. Dixon
South
America
O’donnell
Billings
Bureau of Child and Animal Protection
The
Oregon Short Line
B. R. Co
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Farmers’ Institute
Charles N. Pray
Congress
House of Representatives
U.S
Washington, D.C
F. A. Hazelbaker
Mr. Hazelbaker
Secretary of Agriculture
Cuarres N. Pray
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