West Point of the air would shape future wars
The writer urges Congress to create a United States aviation academy equal to West Point and Annapolis, arguing flying troops would defend modern fleets and armies. He critiques farmers resisting canal and immigration reforms, cites Hoover on freight savings, and notes public health calls for cleanliness and shorter school hours.
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Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
West Point
United States Aviation Academy
Annapolis
Ducks and Geese Seek in Vain for a Haven
Beaverhead county reports a wide morning bombardment as ducks and geese vanish across sloughs and streams. Hunters return with many birds, geese few, while frost and blizzards threaten and migratory season ends December 31 with bag limits set for ducks geese brant snipe rails.
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Beaverhead County
Centennial Valley
Stephenson Ready for Big Plane Race at Dillon Mecca
Registration on the third day at the Normal college reached 441, with total yearly enrollment about 600. This is 80 below last year largely due to Eastern Montana Normal at Billings opening. Despite curriculum changes, registration finished in one day and classes began the morning after.
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The
Normal College
Eastern Montana Normal School
Billings
Dempsey Sharkey Fight Films to Be Shown Sept 21
Hartwig theater will present slow motion reels of the Dempsey Sharkey bout at matinee and night shows on Wednesday September 21. The films precede the Chicago title rematch where Tunney faces Dempsey the next day, heightening interest in the earlier footage. Manager Bud Hartwig plans to attend the Chicago fight with his father.
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Hartwig
Chicago
Tunney
Dempsey
Svith
Bud Hartwig
Dillon
Helena
Dillon Pilot and Tom Moran Headed to New York on September 19
Dillon pilot and Tom Moran departed Monday for New York and booked a flight to Spokane.
Flying Hughes Waco Pilot Starts First Leg to New York Race
Stephenson of Montana Air Service accompanied by Tom Moran began the flight from their local field toward New York, reaching Glendive by evening. They plan two overnight stops including Chicago and Glendive while Moran weighs ballast for the class A draft on the Spokane race route.
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A. W. Stephenson
Montana Air Service Company
Tom Moran
New York
Glendive
Fargo
N.C
Chicago
Spokane
Stephenson
Waco
Emerson Hughes
Troy
Ohio
Helena
Omaha
Moran
New York City
Dillon
LaCrosse
Wis
Prospects Bright For Good College Gridiron Eleven
Registration of men at the Normal college shows better outlook for a 1927 football squad. Only Scott and Henneberry back from last year with Richbardy expected soon. two all state men Ruff Dunn and Chuck Davis join to boost speed and experience. Baldwin of Stevensville added to first squad. Coach Moe plans two full teams by week’s end with daily scrimmages at the athletic field. Four games definite: Oct 8 Helena Intermountain Union, Oct 29 Mount St Charles, Oct 22 at Rick college, Nov 5 Webber college. a Mines challenge is out.
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Normal College
Scott and
Henneberry
Richbardy
Ruff” Dunn
Beaver
Chuck” Davis
Butte
Baldwin
Stevensville
Ole K. Moe
Bruce Hollister
Helena
Intermountain Union
Mount St. Charles
Ricks College
Invaders
Webber College
School of Mines
Aged rancher Josiah Libby dies suddenly in Dillon area
Josiah Libby born 1840 in North Turner Maine died of heart failure Wednesday at the ranch home of Miss Libby Crittenden in Stone Creek while visiting for weeks. He had long lived in Butte and Dillon and was famed for kindness and public service. Survived by three daughters Mrs Angus MacLeod of Butte and Mrs Bella Ware and Mrs Grace Gibbs of Detroit. Funeral plans pending.
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Josiah Libby
Miss Libby Crittenden
Stone Creek
Butte
Libby
Dillon
North
Turner
Maine
Boston
New York
Detroit
Minneapolis
Montana
Northern Pacific
Bozeman
Territory
Catherine McArthur
Angus MacLeod
City
Bella L. Ware
Grace Gibbs
Libb
Beavers Return to Western District in Interscholastic Net
Beaverhead county high school is moved to the western zone for athletics at the start of the term. Butte also shifts to the same district, ending last year's southern placement. Coach Gunderson confirms the change, with four veterans back and several new, speedy players joining the squad. The first game against Gallatin high is set for Oct 8.
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Beaverhead County
Gunderson
Butte
Gallatin High
Ancient Phoenician Savings Urn Found in Utica Ruins
A clay urn savings bank with a slit on top was uncovered in the ruins of Utica, an ancient Phoenician city on the African coast. It is believed to be at least 2,500 years old.
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Utica
Golfers Line Up For Tournament Sunday Sept 25
The second tournament of the season, a two ball mixed foursome, is set for Sunday at the local course. About 30 women members will be drawn to pair with men. Crowds packed the course Saturday and Sunday despite less than ideal weather as beginners join the fold and learn the sport's challenges.
Beaverhead Post Plans Armistice Day Observance
Beaverhead post of the American Legion plans an Armistice Day program with a patriotic meeting parade cemetery exercises a potential afternoon football game and evening fireworks followed by a dance. The high school band may provide music and Alvan Jones becomes adjutant after Henry Wyatt moved to Seattle.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
Dillon
Alvan Jones
Henry Wyatt
Seattle
Escaped convict Maloney captured near Hauser Lake
George Maloney, an escaped convict, was captured near the Monida line after a dramatic pursuit at Hauser Lake. He had fled from a Dillon jail sentence for grand larceny and was recaptured by Undersheriff Frank Kellum and Charles Sassman after attempting to escape authorities. He had earlier reportedly stolen a horse and saddle from the Ed Roe ranch and aided by a trail through ranches with arms and provisions. He was jailed in the county jail after the exchange of gunfire.
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George Maloney
Focal Court
H. G. Rodgers
Maloney
Ed Roe
Monida
Frank Kellum
Charles Sassman
Helena
Clyde L. Burgess
Merritt Ranch
Hauser Lake
Deer Lodge
New Mexico
Canada
Boulder
County federation meeting at Jackson set for Oct 1
Beaverhead County Federation of Women's Clubs plans its semi annual meeting in Jackson on October 1 with a morning business session and a luncheon at noon. Visitors should bring lunch while the Jackson Woman's Club provides coffee ice cream cake and pickles. Delegates Mrs Addie Barber and Mrs Camas Nelson were chosen. A number of Dillon women will attend.
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Beaverhead
Addie Barber
Camas Nelson
Dillon
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Hoover
Hemps
Budapest
Pasteur
England
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Will C. Wood
California
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Pompeii
Nimrods
Dempsey-Sharkey
Flying Hughes
Glen
Moe
Beavers
Beaverhead Post
Jackson
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