The Canadian system as a liquor control model
The Helena Independent argues that Montana should implement a nonpolitical liquor control board and careful, merit based selection of state storekeepers. It contrasts Canadian provinces with Montana and warns against political patronage undermining public safety and money from liquor sales.
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Montana
Canada
Quebec
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
State Liquor Control Board
Liquor Control Board
Dominion
Liquor Board
Thanksgiving Ball At Point of Rocks Lodge
From the Tribune November 24 1883 a grand Thanksgiving ball is announced for the Point of Rocks hotel fifteen miles north of Dillon on Thursday night November 29 Tickets are eight dollars Beaverhead county scrip scarce at 95 cents Call Tom and Jerry at Rack Nelsons The W C T U is organizing to oppose Demon Rui and gambling gains mention Butte sports нов
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Tribune
Point of Rocks
Dillon
Beaverhead ‘County
Tom and Jerry
Nelson
Demon Rui
Montana Crop Report and Odd Local Notes From 1903
A 1903 Montana roundup describes Farlin saloon expansion and an electric line plan from Virginia City to Dillon. It recounts J. D. Murphy’s accident and a peculiar arm amputation tale, local council actions, and a Osage traveler Nemo Yakson’s wanderings. It then shifts to the 1933 Montana crop report noting wheat, oats, barley, flaxseed, rye drops and the 1983 moisture effects, with beans and sugar beets rising in 1933 production.
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the Tribune
Farlin
Birch Creek
Indian Queen
Virginia City
Dillon
Ruby Valley
J. D. Murphy
Barratts
Butte
Murphy
Jay Talent
George Dart
Mountains
Hunt
Montana
U. S
Lawrence Hanson
Henry. Ambro
F. E
Foote
Hart Kidnapping Sparks National Indignation Debate
The piece notes growing public outrage over the Brooke Hart kidnapping and murder, labeling it a national menace. It emphasizes widespread condemnation and calls for stronger action as the incident fuels public unrest.
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Brooke L. Hart
Thrift Versus Emergency Spending in a Time of Crisis
An essay argues the paradox of thrift during national emergency urging a shift from saving to spending. It discusses pioneer thrift as a backbone, contrasts private saving with public need, and uses a trade analogy of wood and food. The piece questions whether government urging spending undermines long held beliefs.
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United States
N.R.A
Potato crop estimated at 2,070,000 bushels for five years
The five year average potato harvest stands at 2,070,000 bushels, eight percent below the 1932 yield when production matched the five year average.
Horses Return Good Prices in Big Hole Sale
Five canloads of horses were driven from the Big Hole basin this week. The sale fetched from 50 to 100 dollars per animal, the highest price in the area since gas pumps replaced mangers. Joe Splits of the Grand Island Livestock Commission bought the horses for distribution to Nebraska farmers. The stock will be shipped to Grand Island.
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Big Hole
Joe Splits
Grand Island Livestock Commission
Nebraska
Grand Island
Notice of Tax Deed and Sheriff Sale in Beaverhead County
Notice states on January 25, 1934 and December 16, 1933 a tax deed and sheriff sale are set for Beaverhead County Montana. Describes property in Sections 13 and14 Township 6S Range 8W and a detailed land description with plots around West Side Ditch and Sec 6. Names include Fred G. Lyon Sheriff and defendants Martin Markovich Katie Markovich Eunora Weenink estate executors.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Fred G. Lyon
Martin Markovich
Katie Markovich
Melvyn Weenink
Eunora Weenink
Court House
Dillon
Beaverhead
S. R
Teentlon
Guard the Test Tuke by Laura Hoffland Washington
A quoted verse from Laura Hildreth Hoffland urges careful cooperation and fair judgment in a delicate experiment. It warns against shirkers and disruptive elements while stressing that success relies on unity and calm, responsible action under the N. R. A. label.
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Laura Hildreth Hoffland
Air mail schedule speeds letters from Dillon to major cities
The Dillon post office announces a new air mail timetable enabling next day delivery to Chicago by noon for letters mailed today. Mail sent by 12 oclock can reach Los Angeles by 12 45 P M tomorrow, Omaha by 8 17 A M tomorrow, Cleveland by 3 36 P M tomorrow, New York City by 6 25 P M tomorrow, and Minneapolis by 8 P M tomorrow, cutting about eight hours from former eastern delivery times.
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Dillon
Chicago
Salt Lake
Harry J. Andrus
Los Angeles
Omaha
Neb
Cleveland
Ohio
New York City
Minneapolis
What I Think of Dog Poisoners
A note from Catherine Spegar 6B argues that dogs are loyal friends to humans. Poisoners who kill dogs harm humans too, as a child's sorrow follows the dog’s death and a person who poisons dogs is not a friend to anyone.
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Catherine Spegar
Train vs Flivver Ends in a Mystery Repair
Joe witnessed a train collision and his flivver was towed to a shop to be repaired. The mechanics worked for one to two weeks but could not locate extra parts for Joe. This left the Lizzie effectively unrepaired and the fate of the vehicle unresolved.
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Joe
Lizzie
Public Land Notices for Homestead Claims in Montana
Notices record Carl O Holmen Carl M Linden and John Krueger filing intent for three year proof to establish land claims on stock raising homestead entries in Montana. Witness lists include Samuel Peterson Melvin Peterson Carl Linden and others with dates set for January 2 1934 and November 27 1933 in Dillon and Bannack districts.
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Department of the Interior
Great Falls
Montana
Carl 0. Holmen
Jackson
Wisse
Nyswh
Swyswk
Swynem
Prin. Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
Carl M. Linden
Samuel Peterson
Melvin J. Peterson
Wisdom
John N. Anderson
M. D. Nicholson
Register
U. S. Land Office
Wysey
Prin
Meridian
Carl O. Holmen
Melvin J. Péterson
John Krueger
Bannack
Fred Rife
District Court
Ross ¥. Nay
Smith M. Paddock
Dewey Marchesseau
Hang Dons
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Dillon ‘Tribune
F. E. Foote
American PI Press
Dillon Post Office
Helena
Cy Byther
Hecla
Dillon Public Library
Lemhi
Lina
Nemo Yakson
Oklahoma
San Francisco
Mexico
Honduras
Salvador
Guatemala
Adolph Hitler
Old Dobbin
Clarence E. Barnes
Nellie J. Barnes
Northwest. Bancorporation
S. A
Sam
AIR Mail Service
Carl B. Taylor
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