War stamp tax ends in wake of emergency levy repeal
The Butte Post notes the wartime documentary and proprietary stamp taxes expired with a new emergency tax law, ending purchases of red and black stamps for deeds notes and gas papers. Remaining taxes cover wine alcohol levels and certain beverages, while real estate lawyers and druggists welcome repeal as telegrams and other duties shift to other tax bases.
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Butte Post
Clinton H. Moore
Eputy
Internal Revenue
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A notice explains that after the equal suffrage law takes effect, many voters need not reregister unless their address changes. Citizens who move must update their address with the registrar to vote, or simply notify the clerk of the change to save trouble.
Marriage Licenses Issued in Idaho Last Week
The past week saw licenses issued for Joseph enry Gordon to Christina Becker of Idaho Falls Idaho and Melvin Barber to Mildred Bowden of Camas Idaho.
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Josephenry Gordon
Christina Beckerth
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Melvin . Barber
Mildred M. Bowden
Pth
Camas
Beaverhead County Fair Exhibits Highlight Agriculture and Poultry
The fair showcases onions beets and kohlrabi in county displays while grain and grass sections draw attention with grasses from Big Hole basin and grain crops from Beaverhead. Frank A Hazelbaker leads the agricultural exhibit with strong showings and Miss Mayme French supervises second floor displays including schools and culinary items. A modest poultry exhibit and a busy entertainment lineup accompany favorable weather forecasts for crowds and the fair’s financial prospects.
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Big Hole Basin
Beaverhead County
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Mayme French
Wisdom
Blair
Riverside
Willowine
Argenta
Bedrock
Bristow
Lakeview
Nicholia
Gosman
Dell
Kidd
Reichle
Nelson
Drummy
Lima
Bannack
Grant E. Finch
Why He Roasted Them
A brief clash toys with street youth taunts and a quick jab at joy riders. The exchange suggests ongoing tension as derisive banter frames a broader social riff.
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Joy Riders
Dryscreed
Springfield Union
Witty Retort In Ancestry Claim From Irish King
A brief exchange notes an ancestry claim to an Irish king with a witty retort about a dead map and defense. The Liverpool Mercury fragment preserves a sharp line between assertion and skepticism in a printed quip.
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Jerry
Pat
Liverpool Mercury
Hughes Labor Record Contrasts Wilson and Hughes on Labor
A Republican committee cites last minute actions and Wilson quotes to argue labor discontent with the president. It claims Hughes favored labor, noting 56 labor laws signed during his two terms as New York governor, and contrasts New York’s 162 total with a third signed under Hughes.
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Italy
Hungary
Poland
Princeton University
Republican Committee
Wilson
Hughes
Albany
New York
New York State
Republicans Predict Unified Government After Hughes Victory
Statement asserts that a Hughes White House next March will be supported by a Republican House and Senate with Maine as a bellwether sign of nationwide GOP strength. The remark emphasizes party unity and anticipated legislative alignment.
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Senate
Charles E. Hughes
White House
House
Maine
Union
Jury Exonerates Glidewell in 1916 Sawmill Shooting
A jury ruled Ralph Glidewell justified in shooting at Glide well Weiss sawmill property at about 8:30 p.m. claiming a pistol shot from Glidewell’s weapon. Jurors named were Geo M. Tash foreman E S Lambert F H Thompson John Haley Wm Hayes Guy E Gray. Glidewell surrendered and was released after county attorney’s return from the inquest.
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Glidewell & Weiss
Ralph Glidewell
Glidewell
Geo. M. Tash
Foreman
E. S. Lambert
F. H. Thompson
John Haley
Wm. Hayes
Guy E. Gray
Weiss
Stephenson
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers at Grand Lodge
At the grand lodge meeting in Deer Lodge on Monday the Knights of Pythias elected officers. Fred C. Zeh of Missoula was named grand chancellor and A M Bramtehburg of Butte became grand vice chancellor. Walter Smith of Lewistown was chosen grand prelate, Lee Dennis of Great Falls as grand keeper of records and seals, Arthur Perham of Butte as grand master of the exchequer, John Teece of Big Timber as grand master of arms, W A Pennington of Butte as grand inner guard, and E J Blomquist of Butte as grand outer guard.
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Knights of Pythias
Deer Lodge
Fred C. Zeh
Missoua
A. M. Bramtehburg
Butte
Walter Smith
Lewistown
Lee Dennis
Great Falls
Arthur Perham
John Teece
Big Timber
W. A. Pennington
Grand Outer Guard
E. J. Blom
Quist
Potatoes Scarce This Year Across Western States
Western potato crops are short this year with demand rising. The Daily Product News notes imports from Canada and 2000 tons of British Columbia potatoes ordered. California and Texas expect reduced or normal levels and will enter the market to buy.
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Canada
Daily Product News of
Seattle
Washington
British Columbia
California
Sunset
Texas
Republicans Meet Saturday elects officers in county central
The Republican county central committee met in the courthouse courtroom and chose Chairman E. L. Selway Vice Chairman Norman E. Holden Secretary Oral Price and Treasurer J. H. Gilbert. A good turnout discussed a campaign platform and adjourned to reconvene tonight at Republican headquarters in the Emerick cottage north of Metlen hotel.
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Republican County Central Committee
Court House
E. L. Selway
Norman E. Holden
Oral Price
J. H. Gilbert
Republican
Emerick Cottage
Metlen Hotel
Dillon Folk Plan Full Week Trip to Helena State Fair
If the weather holds, several residents of Dillon intend to drive to Helena to attend the state fair beginning next week. The event will run for the entire week with activities and exhibitions throughout.
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Dillon
Helena
Methodist Church Service Schedule for Sunday
At the Methodist Church on Sunday September 17 Sunday school at 9 50 a m with Prof Robert Clark as superintendent Preaching by Rev H G Humphrey at 11 o clock and 8 o clock Epworth league at 7 o clock p m All times and roles are listed for the day
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Methodist Church
Robert Clark
H. G. Humphrey
Epworth League
Schoolhouse Bid Notice for Argenta District 4 Montana
Notice that bids will be received by the Dist 4 board Beaverhead County for building a schoolhouse at Argenta. Bids accepted from now until September 23 at Argenta. Plans available at the Dillon Montana county superintendent of schools office. Trustee names listed.
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Board of Trustees of
Dist. No
Beaverhead County
Argenta
Dillon
Montana
Boxing Contest on Here Tomorrow Night at Pastime
Twelve rounds of fast clean boxing at the Pastime theater Saturday evening September 16 starting at 10:30. Morrissey champion lightweight of the northwestern states meets Jess Oren welterweight from Salt Lake City. Morrissey boxed the ex world champion to a twenty round draw in Idaho Falls Labor Day and is set to fight Freddie Welch in Denver next Thanksgiving for the world title. Idaho Falls Athletic club presents the event.
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Lee
Morrissey
Jess Oren
Salt Lake City
Oven
Idaho Falls
Freddie Welch
Denver
Ranchers Make Largest Hay Crop Yet In Big Hole
Duke Gist reports Big Hole ranchers produced the season’s largest hay crop, all harvested in good condition.
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Duke Gist
Big Hole
U S L A R Company to Spend 16000 Here
R B Johnson assistant engineer of the Oregon Short Line railroad company arrived today and will begin surveying for improvements near the elevator and other places. The improvements will total about 15000 and include more trackage facilities coal bunkers and yard changes at the depot area.
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R. B. Johnson
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Goés for More Cars
T. D. Moran of Moran and Thomas, dealers for Studebaker and Chevrolet autos, plans a trip to Butte to secure another Chevrolet consignment. This week he sold a Chevrolet to John Tessier and expects strong demand for several more of the medium priced, high grade machines.
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T. D. Moran
Moran & Thomas
Studebaker
Chevrolet
Butte
John Tessier
Moran
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Colorado Corporation
Cheyenne
Pueblo
Boise
Salt Lake
Ity
Albuquerque Batte
Ry Fs
the Tribune
Knights Pythias
County Central Committee
Monroe Mann
A. H. French
Warren Graeter
Mrs
Mary Best
Mason & Hamlin
Hason & Hamlin
Scientific American
Flason & Wamlin
Salt Sorcabe Kings
Bury, Cable, Conover
Filason & Hanlin
Emphona & Carola
Sonora
A. W. Hunt
W. Broadway
Butte, Mont
Broadway Thea. Bld
Bertha N.huber
Montana Street
Osteopath
George Brownback
South Washington Street
Holcomb
Kupfer Drug Company
H. F. Best
Johnson & Boone’s
Rae
R. R. Rathbone
Hughes and McCaleb
Pearl I. Smith
Bell Coal and Transfer Co
Johnson & Boone
Bayerd
Tribune
Dillon. Jr
Madison National Forrest Sheep Growers’ Association
C. Bannigest Pone
Royal Cafe
Tattersall’s
Singer Sewing Machine
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