Railroads and National Unity Under the Transportation Act
The article discusses how the War fostered National Consciousness and unity, influencing public opinion on railroad policy. It explains the shift from private exploitation to a national framework, the 1920 Transportation Act, rate controls, the fair return concept, tentative valuations of 18.9 billion dollars, the 6 percent target, and the Recapture Clause limiting excess earnings while clarifying government guarantees.
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America
Congress
Real Estate Transfers From Beaverhead Abstracts Week Ending Nov 8 1924
Property transfers listed in the Beaverhead Abstracts Company title books show a week of deeds recorded through November 8 1924. Transfers involve multiple parcels with changes in ownership and mortgage details indicated in the weekly abstract.
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The
Beaverhead Abstracts Company
Transportation Act Seeks Fair Return for Railroads
The act recognizes public interest in adequate rail service and requires the Interstate Commerce Commission to set rates yielding a fair return on railroad property value. Half earnings above six percent go to the U S government. It defines fair return, limits earnings, maintains public protection rules, controls railroad security issues, and allows voluntary railroad consolidations.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
U. S
Dillon election quiet as Republicans lead on test vote
Election day in Dillon saw orderly polling with Republicans energized by young workers. About 369 votes were cast, roughly 30 under prior estimates, with scratching common and straight-ticket voting rare. The new St James Episcopal church is finished and set to open November 19, per Rev Prout.
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Dillon
St. James Episcopal Church
Freight Haul Ad Seeks 100 Teams from Dillon to Bozeman
Sebree Ferris and White advertise for 100 hauling teams to move freight from Dillon to Bozeman, inviting prospective carriers to bid or apply for the contract.
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Sebree, Ferris & White
Dillon
Bozeman
Wood and business notes from Dillon and Decatur
Bert Williams returns to Decatur Illinois from an visit while Eliel Bros adopts a new self registering cash register in Dillon. The item notes a born son November 11 to Mr and Mrs Albert Stamm and a rain event in Dillon. It also mentions a price rise for sheep tied to McKinley election expectations.
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Eliel Bros
Dillon Firm
Albert Stamm
Moon Eclipse Draws Clear Night Over City
The splendid view of the moon eclipse Wednesday evening was seen in clear skies. Daniel Tovey Sr of the Big Hole basin is in Dillon on jury service this week and notes prosperity there. Mrs George Romain and Miss Orpha Lenkersdorfer have gone to Spokane for several weeks to visit friends.
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Daniel Tovey Sr
Big Hole
Dillon
George Romain
Orpha Lenkersdorfer
Spokane
Wash
Harlem Turkey Crop Expected to Bring Big Cash to Farmers
Report says the Harlem turkey crop should yield a high income for local farmers this year as demand remains strong. Farmers anticipate solid prices and steady orders, boosting the rural economy.
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Harlem
Missoula Forest Protective Group Guards 2 Million Acres
The Missoula Blackfoot Forest Protective Association protects about 2 000 000 acres of forest for 140 cents per acre in 1924. Only three fires among 121 covered exceeded 10 acres, making it the only fully motorized fire protective unit in the United States.
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Missoula
Blackfoot Forest Protective Association
United States
Deeds and Mining Claims in Dillon Montana and Vipond Districts
Warranty deeds record transfers in Dillon Montana including Ezekiel Provost to Anna M Provost 2% lots and Julius Matthias to Landon Ranch Company 640 acres on upper Blacktail Deer Creek. Patents grant Upper Blacktail Deer Creek valley and Centennial valley acres to Julius Matthias and Jesse J Amett. Sheriff’s deed lists Wm Lottridge and Minnie Lottridge to Martin Barrett. Mining locations note Evelyn, Lucky Strike, Success and Speculator lodes in Vipond district by James Sherman and H F Gibson.
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Ezekiel Provost
Anna M. Provost
Dillon
Montana
Julius Matthias
Landon Ranch Company
Blacktail Deer Creek
United States of America
Jesse J. Amett
Centennial Valley
Wm. W. Lottridge
Minnie M. Lottridge
Martin Barrett
Pacific St
Mont
James Sherman
H. FE. Gibson
Evelyn Lode
Vipond
H. E. Gibson
Success Lode
Doan's Pills End Kidney Troubles, Dillon Man Says
A Dillon Idaho or similar town ad extols Doan's Pills for kidney weakness. Carpenter E. C. Perkins recalls backache and frequent nocturnal urination, credits Doan's with a lasting cure after using the pills priced 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Doan
Night sewing class offered to women
Beaverhead county high school under the Smith Hughes Act offers a 12 week plain sewing course for women of Dillon and the county. Miss Tarrant will teach Monday evenings in the home economics department with a small deposit refundable for attendance. A meeting for interested women is set for Monday November 17 at 7 30 in the home economics department.
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Beaver
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Tarrant
First Baptist Church Invites Town to Welcome Believers
A local church invites strangers to join services with Bible school at 10 a.m. and sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The morning theme is Believing Is Seeing and the evening Christians Should be Growing.
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The
Baptist Church
Helena Sees Road Upgrades Funded by Bond Issues
Helena officials report major road maintenance and improvements financed through bond issues and debt measures. Inter Mountain Union College trustees present a positive annual report noting a strong outlook and plans for a large endowment campaign next year.
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Helena
Intermountain Union College
November tax take praised by county treasurer
County Treasurer W T Cashmore reports November collections higher than any prior November in the county. He also says the delinquent list will be the smallest this year. Nearby residents in Dillon enjoyed a favorable tax period.
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W. T. Cashmore
Weyne-Drilling Opens McAnelley Farm Wells in Oil District
Weyne-Drilling has begun on the McAnelley farm in a promising oil district. Oil sands are expected at depths not exceeding 1000 feet.
Chinook Blaine County Turkey Shipment Notification
Chinook Blaine County Marketing Association plans turkey shipments to Chicago in car lots. The contract price may be reduced by up to ten percent reflected on the bill of lading.
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Blaine County Marketing Association
Chicago
Annandale Mansion Lost to Fire in Mississippi
Mississippi residents mourn the destruction of the 42 room plantation home Annandale begun in 1858. Built over three years, it housed what locals call the South’s finest stairway and stood as a rare Civil War survivor among southern mansions.
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Mississippi
Annandale
Foley Cathartic Tablets End Constipation Fast
Letter from John D. McComb of Lucas County Ohio reports relief from severe constipation using Foley Cathartic Tablets. Ad promotes the remedy as acting on the liver with speedy relief and recommends Potts the druggist for purchase.
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John D. McComb
Lucas Co. Home
Toledo
Ohio
Potts
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Frank Eliel
China
McKinley
E. C. Perkins
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Dean
Smith-Hughes
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