Political conjecture and philanthropy loom in a distant week
The piece surveys presidential nomination dynamics for Republicans and Democrats, hinting at backroom deals, and notes Rockefeller Foundations funding across malaria projects, medical education, and hospitals abroad. It also mentions Leech’s aqua tone printing and reflections on freedom of press and Jerusalem’s ancient trench discovery.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Brazil
Palestine
British Islands
University of Alberta
University of Pennsylvania
China
Germany
Glorious Larceny And Oil Scandals Stir Public Debate
A historical column attacks classifying large thefts as glorious larceny while condemning Washington oil deal criticism. It calls for a Special Federal Grand Jury to indict alleged looters like Doheny and Sinclair, comments on a Michigan school expulsion for smoking, and quips about culture and art.
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Bar of Justice
Washington
Reds
United States
Doheny
Sinclair
Fall
Bitter Root Cow Testing reports high butterfat producers
The Bitter Root Valley Cow Testing association annual report lists 343 cows tested. 100 produced over 300 pounds of butterfat and 15 produced over 400 pounds.
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Hamilton
Bitter Root Valley Cow Testing Association
Fort Benton Sees New Bank Open for Business
A new bank has opened in Fort Benton allowing local residents and businesses to access financial services. The event marks expansion in regional banking options and expects to attract customers from surrounding areas.
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Fort Benton
Winter wheat crop praised in Choteau county report
The winter wheat crop in Choteau county is reported excellent with strong yields and good condition across fields. Agricultural officials note widespread healthy stands and favorable conditions contributing to expected high production.
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Choteau County
First oil and gas exploration authorized on Fort Peck lands
The Department of the Interior has approved leasing 320 acres of Fort Peck Indian Reservation reserve lands for oil and gas development. This marks the first exploration on this reservation.
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Fort Peck Indian Reservation
Department of the Interior
Harlem Milk River farmers plan bigger corn and flax acreage
Harlem notes that Milk River farmers intend to expand sowing of corn and flax this year to boost output. Local growers foresee higher yields as they shift land toward these crops.
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Harlem
Radio Program Highlights May 18 1924 KGO
The May 18 1924 week schedule at KGO covers a Monday night educational series with May 19 lessons in Agriculture Spanish Music Economics and Literature for a large West Coast audience. Oscar Galeno leads a live Spanish lesson with charts to guide listeners. A radio adaptation of Seven Keys to Baldpate is planned for May 20 with new voices and Arion Trio music between acts. Archibald Treat speaks May 24 on Humors of the Law. The McClymonds High School Band performs, and May 18 3 30 pm features the KGO Little Symphony Orchestra with Tannhauser Overture and Liszt Rhapsody No 2 plus an arrangement of Lead Kindly Light inviting silent worship.
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KGO Radio College
General Electric Company
Oscar Galeno
KGO
KGO Players
Arion Trio
Archibald Treat
San Francisco
McClymonds High School
Oakland
California
KGO Little Symphony Orchestra
Centennial Valley Notes From Lakeview Montana
Snow has melted in Centennial Valley and cattle are turned out to the hills. Social events include Mrs. Wm. O Connor hosting Easter dinner and a social dance. School openings and elections occur in Dist No 40 and No 40, with Mrs. McNabb teaching and locals traveling for dental work. Jury lists include E V Burgin and others. local visits and hair fashion trends noted.
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Lakeview
Mont
Wm. O’connor
J. H. Buck
Fred I. Hanson
James
L. FE. Culver
Freeman Marble
Alden Buck
Barney Bray
Kenneth van Anthwerp
Milton Nelson
Utah
McNabb
Fort Benton
Dist No. 4
Frank Parish
William
Dillon
Fairbanks
John Bray
Allan Buck
Junior
Centennial Valley
E. V. Burgin
Cecil Wetmore
Clarence Hunt
Win Best
A. A. Jones
Fred Hanson
Earl Huggins
Tuck Jones
Dorothy Shambow
Buck Allen
L. E. Culver
Nora Dugan
North Side
Louis Graham
Slim Newman
Thos. Benson
Cascade County cuts in running costs since 1920 says assessor
County Assessor Harold Mady reports Cascade county has steadily reduced the cost of conducting county business since 1920, outlining ongoing efficiency gains and financial stewardship.
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Cascade County
Harold Mady
Great Northern Railway Pays Second Installment in Roosevelt County
The Great Northern Railway, Roosevelt county’s largest taxpayer, contributes 107 363 dollars as the second installment to the county treasury.
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The
Great Northern Railway
Roosevelt County
Powdered Buttermilk Plant Planned for Great Falls
Great Falls report indicates the Northern Creamery company will install machinery to manufacture powdered buttermilk. The project signals plant modernization and expanded dairy product output in the region.
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Great Falls
Northern Creamery Company
United States Mails Move Fast Across Many Transport Modes
The article outlines diverse mail transportation methods including trains, ships, planes, and even the Arctic dog car. It cites 1928 money orders totaling 1.376 billion and insured, registered, and COD mail figures, highlighting the Postal Service's vast operations and savings bank deposits of 134 million in 1923.
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Arctic
Nome
Arctic Circle
Post Office Department
Postal Savings
United States
Republican contenders file for county offices amid early campaign
Political Pat Simmers John S Baker and H G Rodgers show early bid activity with Baker seeking clerk and recorder Mooney aiming for sheriff and Rodgers listing for judge of the Fifth Judicial district The fall race appears set for a heated and closely fought campaign with all three backed by the Republican party
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John S. Baker
H. G. Rodgers
Dan Mooney
Messrs. Baker
Mooney
Rodgers
Fifth Judicial District
Butte Legion Plans Memorial Building Project
The Butte post of the American Legion announces plans to erect a memorial building. Local leaders say the project will honor veterans and provide a community facility. Fundraising and site selection are underway with meetings scheduled this month.
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Butte
The
American Legion
Great Falls Well Produces Commercial Output
Hesla Sunburst Mc Manus No 2 well comes in as a commercial producer, signaling a productive find in the Great Falls area and adding to local oil and gas activity.
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Great Falls
Scobey Plans $10,000 Community Church Construction
Scobey announces a project to build a community church with a total cost of 10 thousand dollars. The effort aims to provide a new place of worship and gathering for residents, with fundraising and local support noted.
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Scobey
Wheatland County Schools Receive 726 From Oil Tax Royalties
Wheatland County schools received 726 from oil tax and royalties boosting district funding. The funds come from state and mineral revenue sources supporting education.
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Wheatland County
Beaverhead Red Cross Reins Nurse for Summer Service
Beaverhead County Chapter of the American Red Cross will fund the county nurse's salary for three months this summer. Miss Elsie Witchen, Montana field representative, reports strong public support and a busy schedule of clinics and home visits. She notes promising health gains and praises local health poster contest winners to be announced soon. Shelby Kalfax Petroleum Co. plans a nearby well near Gordon Campbell Kevin syndicate.
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Beaverhead County
American Red Cross
Elsie Witchen
Red Cross
Montana
Miss Witchen
Shelby-Kalfax Petroleum Co
Gordon Campbell
Kevin
Great Falls Drilling Resumes on Cascade Oil Well
Great Falls Drilling has resumed operations on Cascade Oil & Gas Co. well located six miles northwest, signaling renewed activity in the field and potential early-stage production steps.
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Great Falls
Cascade Oil & Gas Co
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