Coal Shortage Warns Montana Readies Winters Supply
The Montana Railroad Commission releases a warning about a serious coal shortage for next fall and winter. It urges farmers and consumers to lay in coal now, build storage, and prepare for higher prices to avoid hardship in 1917-18.
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Fise
Tribune
Montana Railroad Commission
Montana
South Dakota
Minnesota
American Railway Association
Special Committee On National Defense of the American Railway Association
Northwest
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Beaverhead County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session
Beaverhead county commissioners held sessions on May 7 and 8 1917 with all members present. They audited claims approved various road change petitions and considered establishing a new road and funding an agricultural agent salary. The board adjourned after inspecting roads and meeting at 8 p m.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Theodor Nelson
D. D. McKnight
J. E. Shaw
Jay S. Baker
W. R. Bray
B. R. C. McChord
Defense Council of Montana
Defense Council
Mrs. Ferris and children leave for Idaho home
Mrs. Edgar Ferris takes her children home to Leadore Idaho after leaving Tuesday evening. Mrs Ed Cush ing accompanies them to Armstead where she returns Wednesday afternoon.
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Edgar Ferris
Leadore
Idaho
Ed. Cush
Chancellor Elliott to Deliver Commencement Address
The people of Dillon will hear Chancellor Elliott of the University of Montana deliver the commencement address at the Dillon public schools exercises on June 8. As head of the state’s educational institutions and a noted Northwest educator, his talk is expected to be a highlight for the graduating class and local audience.
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Dillon
Elliott
University of Montana
Dillon Public Schools
Northwest
Local Boys Granted Leave to Attend Graduation Exercises
Senior students Vorhees Paddock Dewey Cashmore and John T Ross of the Second Montana regiment have been granted three days leave to attend their high school graduation ceremonies and receive diplomas likely allowing all three to be present.
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Montana
Adjutant General
Vorhees Paddock
Dewey Cashmore
John T. Ross
Patterson Family Returns From California Visit
Mr and Mrs 8 S Patterson and their son returned Saturday from an extended visit in California. Mr Patterson also visited his old home in Pennsylvania.
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8. S. Patterson and Son
California
Mr. Patterson
Pennsylvania
All Men 21 to 30 Must Register On June 8
Announcement states all men aged 21 to 30 must register Tuesday June 8. Registration occurs at the precinct for those who would vote, with officers at polling places and blanks provided. Sheriffs handle registration. in larger cities the mayor oversees it. Estimates show 750 to 800 eligible in the county and 35 to 40 called in the first draft of 500,000.
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United States
Registration Duty and Penalties Under the First Army Call
The text outlines universal male registration with no exceptions and strict penalties for noncompliance. It explains registration by residence precinct, options for forward registration, and filing of registration cards with the sheriff and county clerk. Clerks compile duplicates, send originals to the adjutant general, and publish county registrant lists for public posting.
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Dillon
Standard Lumber & Coal begins Dillon operations in new complex
The Standard Lumber and Coal company builds a substantial office, warehouse and yards at North Montana and Idaho streets in Dillon. C. E. Blinn, named president and local manager, keys a 30x60 foot office and main shed with 20x115 foot back sheds and coal yards across Short Line track. Blinn chose Dillon after statewide tour, citing growing demand and solid town prospects for a permanent lumber business.
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Standard Lumber & Coal Company
Montana
Idaho
C. E. Blinn
Blinn
Dillon
Formal Opening of the Beaverhead State Bank
Monday afternoon saw the formal opening of the Beaverhead State Bank with visitors touring the building from front office to the vault. Officers and stockholders greeted guests, offered punch and carnations, and deposits were recorded as Dillon adds another bank to its growing financial center.
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Beaverhead State Bank
Deaverhead State Bank
Dillon
G. T. Paul
Frank Landon
J. H. Sharpe
C. W. Hudson
Joe Fuller
Ed C. Smith
George W. Lovell
R. R. Rathbone
J. H. Barrett
Hans Anderson
B. H. Pat
Smith McKnight
T. J. Mulaney
Isaac Edinger
Edmund J. Callaway
R. W. Boone
R. 8
Nutt
A. B. Dansie
D. V. Erwin
F. H. Garver
Recent Sales at Montana Auto Supply Co Include Numerous Vehicles
A list of recent Montana Auto Supply Co sales appears with buyers from Dillon Wisdom Lima Jackson Wisdom Monida Argenta and other towns. Vehicles include Buicks Dodges Fords and trucks plus sedans roadsters and a sedan. Names listed include J E Morse Alma Morse Merl Enderly Theo Nelson Chas Calvert A L Davis and R W Gray among others.
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Montana Auto Supply CO
Buick
J. E. Morse
Dillion
Alma Morse
Dillon
Merl Enderly
Jackson
Francis
Wisdom
Albert Metzel
Roadster
Theo. Nelson
Chas. Calvert
Lima
Dodges
A. L. Davis
John Laden
Guy E. Gray
Marcus Staudaher
C. W.francis
Western Wholesale Grocery Company
Fords
Matt Reis
Monida
Truck
Robert Frakes
Apex
Findley Watson
J. P. Nolan
Andy B. Pyle
Polaris
Montana Auto & Garage Co
Butte
Sedan
R. W. Gray
Walter White
Albert Anderson
George Melton Heads Billings on Business Trip
George Melton departed Wednesday for Billings on a business trip. W E Jennings was promoted to assistant cashier at First National Bank following W W Jamesson’s resignation.
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George Melton
Billings
W. E. Jennings
First National Bank
W. W. Jamesson
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Beaverhead River
O. A. Ruffner
Frank Selleck
Neyney
Nwyney
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R. E. Winchester
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Point of Rocks
Madison County
Ing
Stead
John L.parker
Fcar
Standard Lumber and Coal Company
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