Carter Defends Tariff Bill in Montana Visit
United States Senator Thomas H. Carter returned to Montana and told the Butte Inter Mountain that the tariff bill passed at the last extraordinary session is misunderstood. He says rates were adjusted toward protection, with reductions and increases reflecting that policy, though critics dispute the impact on print paper mills.
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United States
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
Butte Inter Mountain
Congress
Eeca
Iti
Print Paper
AOR Tops Boats: SME Praises Twin Bridges Fruit Country
Leslie Thompson of Twin Bridges, a noted booster, visits Dillon with claims of a thriving fruit area. He predicts at least 10 000 boxes of apples will be shipped this year and reports an 8 000 bushel oats harvest plus a first car of oats shipped from Twin Bridges for five years. He notes altitude differences affect fruit growing and praises the Madison county fair upcoming.
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Leslie Thompson
Twin Bridges
Dillon
J. F. Bishop
Thompson
Madison County
Money for Montana Counties: Forest Reserve Receipts
Twenty five percent of national forest receipts are allocated to Montana counties for schools and roads. Beaverhead County receives 14919.59 dollars. total state receipts amount to 312700.26 dollars with 78215.07 dollars to be distributed. County officials note the funds and follow up on distribution.
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Edwin L. Norris
Willis L. Moore
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Montana
Forest Service
Absarokee
Beartooth
Beaverhead
Bitter Root
Blackfeet
Cabinet
Custer
Deer Lodge
Flathead
Gallatin
Helena
Jefferson
Kootenai
Lewis and Clark
Lolo
Madison
Missoula
Sioux
Montana Seen as Land of Rich Resources and Ideal Climate
The article extols Montana as underexplored with vast agricultural potential and rich mineral wealth. It cites copper, silver, gold, lead, zinc, coal production in 1907, notes future districts to develop, and highlights thriving livestock including horses cattle sheep and wool. It praises climate, health benefits and calls Montana the potential “Switzerland of America.”
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Elkhorn
Beaverhead
Butte
Fergus County
Union
Gallatin Valley
Billings
Beavershead
Big Hole Basin
Forgery and Robbery Case Hinges on Missing Witness
Frank Margus, a Mexican, faced a preliminary hearing in Dillon on forgery and robbery charges. He allegedly forged the signature of Mike Banas to a $17 check and $5 in cash, cashed at the Centennial saloon, then fled, was recaptured in Idaho Falls, and brought back. The case rests on whether witness Mike Banas will appear. the sheriff believes enough evidence exists to convict without him, while the county attorney demands Banas' presence.
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Louis Stahl
Dillon
Stahl
Stahl Addition
Frank Margus
Justice of the Peace
Hirschman
Maregus
Mike Banas
Salvation Army
Banas
Margus
Idaho Falls
Hosten
Rae-Van Etten Wedding Solemnized at Bride’s Home
Miss Maidie Rife wed L. N. Van Etten at the Rife residence on Rife street in Dillon. The ceremony was performed by Dr. A B Martin with Grace Graeter at the piano. After a wedding dinner the couple left for a honeymoon trip to Michigan and Ontario.
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van Etten
Dillon
East
Michigan
Ontario
Canada
Butte
Montana
Montana State Normal College
Dillons
Road Man Caught Monday in Forgery Scheme
Alex McGregor attempted wholesale forgery in Dillon on Monday after cashing a $80 check signed by rancher James Mansfield. He used six forged checks for $27 each, found on him, all bearing Mansfield’s name. He was arrested, jailed, and faces district court indictment for forgery.
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May
Alex McGregorid
Dillon
McGregor
Fred Kohl
Sylvester Hirschman
James Mansfield
Beaverhead County
Kohl
Mr. Kohl
Mabe
State Bank
First National Bank
Melton Direct
Lands Open for Enlarged Homestead Entries in Beaverhead Madison
Assistant Commissioner directs Helena land office on lands designated for entry under the enlarged homestead law in Beaverhead and Madison counties. Listings include hundreds of acres across multiple townships and sections, with notes that entries require lands to be eligible and not under suspension or withdrawal or in a forest or other reservation.
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Helena Land Office
General Land Office
Beaverhead
Madison
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Sen. Carter
AOR
C. W. Francis
Wisdom
Board of County Commissioners
Dell
Florida
South
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Nebraska
California
Washington
Idaho
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Maryland
Connecticut
Sweden
Chouteau
Denmark
Switzerland
America
Rae-Van Ete Wedding
A. B. Martin
Mrs. van Etten
Alex McGregor
Wei
Mansfield
C. W. Robison
The
Baptist Aid Society
Madison Counties
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