shale oil industry poised to outpace mining growth
The author argues shale oil will become a major, non speculative manufacturing industry in the United States within five years. He cites kerogen in oil shale, destructive distillation, and rising demand from automobiles and engines as drivers, predicting vast dividends and a shift of wealth toward the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenson
United States
Standard Oil Company
Drouth
Scotland
America
Amrong
Ol Settee
Five Weeks Free Milk for France Fund Report
Final report for the five weeks drive in the Dillon public schools for free milk for France. Colleen and the county funds are still coming in. Anyone who submitted money and did not receive credit should contact Mrs. M. A. Walker to obtain proper credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
France
Colleen
Eatehade County
M. A. Walker
Court Matters Highlight Local Criminal and Tax Enforcement
Summary of Beaverhead court actions over the past week includes J W Lathram arrested again on a burglary charge after a prior theft case involving $500 in hides. Also noted are auto license tag issues tied to state receipts, a trapper named J Brown acquitted for beaver catching, and a civil case where George Gray, executor, won against Dan Grant over mining claims after a long jury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Secretary of State
Heleha
Justice Court
W. A. Clark
George Gray
Tom Haw
Dan Grant
Boosting for better roads rally at Beaverhead court house
An enthusiastic Beaverhead business crowd gathered at the court house for a Beaverhead club meeting with twelve Helena boosters. George L. Ramsay urged improving the Idaho to Melrose highway to attract California tourists, noting Montana can outshine Colorado in scenery and that the government would cover half the cost. Thomas Marlowe spoke on diverting more tourist travel through Montana to strengthen the state's road network from the Idaho line to Dillon, with local leaders outlining dirt road maintenance and culvert improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Beaverhead Club
Helena
Dillon
Monroe
Geo. L. Ramsey
George L. Ramsay
Beaverhead
Onida
Melrose
California
Yellowstone
Glacier National Parks
Montana
Mr. Ramsay
Colorado
Idaho
Butte
Park
Thomas Marlowe
Ramsay
Marlowe
Silver Bow
Idaho Line
Salt Lake
Dillon Man Returns From War Service in France
Don Smith of B Company 3382nd Infantry has been discharged at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming after over a year in France. He served in the Argonne district and returned to Dillon Sunday glad to be home. He left Dillon September 6 1917 for Camp Lewis with five others and saw few Beaverhead county boys while away.
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Argonne
Don Smith
U. S. Infantry
France
Dillon
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
Camp Lewis
Ranch Deal Adds 3000 Acres on Horse Prairie
Carl Hansen bought the Frank Esterwold ranch totaling 880 acres of patented land and 640 acres of leased land with 850 cattle and 100 horses. Price range was 55000 to 60000 dollars. Esterwold will rest before pursuing other business ventures.
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Carl C. Price
Price Real Estate
Carl Hansen
Frank Esterwold
Hansen
Esterwold
Beaverhead
Street lighting contract awarded to Nash in Missoula
The street lighting system contract for the newly formed improvement district was let Wednesday night to G. H. Nash of Missoula.
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G. H. Nash
Missoula
Couple Granted Marriage License in Utah Towns
A marriage license was issued during the week to Leslie A. Heinstad of Armstead and Miss Eva Dean of American Fork, Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie A. Heinstad
Armstead
Eva Dean
American Fork
Utah
Soldier Harry Browning Returns to Dillon from Fort D. A. Russell
Harry Browning arrived in Dillon Saturday from Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming where he was mustered out of U S army service He entered early in the war and served in France for about a year His regiment near the front saw the flashes from big guns and learned of the armistice at 8 p m though the signal was at 11 a m He is glad to be home but misses the puttees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Browning
Dillon
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyo
U. S. Army
Browning
France
Harry
Sunday Nursery at Presbyterian Church Opens for Children
The Presbyterian church will provide a Sunday nursery for children of attending parents. It will open at 10:00 with supervision by Velma Phillips and a team of competent Normal girls under her direction. Parents may leave their children and attend service knowing they are in good care.
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Presbyterian Church
Misa
Velma Phillips
Mrs. Sarah Sabin Dies at W S Tash Ranch
Sarah Elizabeth Sabin wife of B B Sabin manager of the Grasshopper station died after a long illness at the W S Tash ranch. Her body was brought to Dillon for burial at Brundage rooms. Funeral held at L D S church with interment in Mountain View cemetery. Born January 2 1867 in Brigham City Utah she was 52. Five months. She leaves a husband three daughters and four sons.
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Sarah Elizabeth
B. B. Sabin
Grasshopper
W. S. Tash Ranch
Dillon
Brundage Undertaking Rooms
Mountain View
Sabin
Hiram R. Walker
Brigham City
Utah
Special Centenary Service Planned at Dillon Church
H. W. Lewis will speak at the Dillon Methodist church on May 11 at 11 a m as part of the 75 000 Methodist five minute men movement. A noted Methodist authority, Lewis has held prominent charges and was once courted by business interests. he will discuss the centenary and its goal to evangelize and rebuild the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Lewis
America
Dillon
Lewis
Texas
Dr. Lewis
Fourth Class Post Master Examination Announced for Bannack
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam to be held in Dillon Montana on May 24 1919 for filling a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Bannack and other local offices. Applicants must be 21, or 18 in states where law allows, reside within the local postal territory, and be U S citizens. Forms and details available from the local postmaster or the Civil Service Commission Washington D C. applications due soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Dillon, Mont
Bannack
United States
Washington, D. C
Bill Patrick Returns From Army Demobilization Camp
Eugene W. Bill Patrick came back Tuesday from an eastern demobilizing camp after about two years in the army most of which was spent in France. He reports active service for a long period.
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Eugene W
Bill Patrick
France
Missoula Wife Undergoes Goitre Operation
Word from Robt. J. Moore of Dillon reports his wife underwent successful goitre surgery at a local Missoula hospital the day before.
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Dillon
Robt. J. Moore
Missoula
Goitre
County committee named to improve highway to Melrose
A meeting led to the appointment of a committee to work with county commissioners on restoring the main highway from the Idaho state line to Melrose. The enthusiastic gathering embraced the good roads doctrine and promised productive results.
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Idaho State Line
Melrose
New Buildings Under Way in Dillon Area This Season
Builders and homeowners in Dillon embark on a busy season with multiple projects. J A McDonald constructs a seven room residence opposite his old home. William Massie plans two four room bungalows for rent. A L Davis erects a 40 by 50 foot modern chart building with sheds.
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Dillon
J. A. McDonald
North Pacific Street
William Massie
Thomson Avenue
Craig Cornell
N. E
Isaac Rife
Medicine Lodge
Peter Winner
Belgrade
Anderson
Edna B. Emerick
Railroad Avenue
H. P. Lane
Cushing
E. W. Jones
Tony Starkovich
Tessier
George McNinch
Dell
L. L. Sparks
Kentucky Avenue
J. Anson Baxter
Sebree Street
Belle Henderson
Price
Scott Arrives at Camp Mills After Distinguished Service Cross
Regnoll C. Scott of the 305th Infantry, 77th Division, landed safely in the United States and reached Camp Mills New York. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in the Argonne Forest, where he helped wounded comrades and carried messages amid shell fire. He publishes the Zone Record in Washington and is linked to the Coeur d Alene Evening Press family.
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Coeur d'Alene
Regnoll C. Scott
305Th Infantry
Camp Milla
N. Y
Scott
Argonne Forest
the Zone
Wash
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Cluley
Miss King
Miss Wemyss
Miss Tattersall
Mrs. Beck
Shortt
Miss Shepherd
Miss McDonald
Miss Norris
Appenneneee
Miss Noel
Miss Hazard
Dillon ‘ Bakery
Tater Aren Penny
D. I. Co
Bayerd & Graves Tee
Olmsted-Stevenson Co
Sugar Bowl
Metlen Hotel Anes
St. Rose Guild
Seren
Theta Club
Agai
Deee
Pean
Sedp
Bitter Root Club
Bahuneban
County
Amt Dell
Bessie Wall Beeneanennane
Stone Creek
Harperweeneeee
Dance F. Bray
Ahern Wa
Blacktail
Boner
Monida
Fisherty Peameeeresseee
Red Rock
Grant
Stocker
Reichle
Miss Hand
Drummey
Jordan Ween
Wisdom
J. W. Lathram
Hyde
Frank Landon
Lathram
Marshall Field
Sarah Sabin
Bill
Camp Mills
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