100 Years of Railroads Mark Century of Progress
A River Press retrospective notes the first rail passenger booking in 1825 at Stockton and Darlborough, the US milestones from 1829 to Civil War era expansion, and the telegraph alongside railways as twin catalysts. It praises how railroads united states, boosted newspapers, knowledge, and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stocton and Darlington Railway Company
America
Carbondale
Honesdale
Pennsylvania
United States
the River Press
Normal College Notes on Housing and Teaching Staff
The piece reports on residence hall expansions at the Normal College, with H D Weenink house leased as men’s housing and meal plans of seven fifty for rooms and twenty two dollars for meals. It covers staff changes as A T Peterson takes agriculture classes during Light’s leave and notes the 1925 graduation class size and the adequacy of Montana teacher training.
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H. D. Weenink
South Atlantic Street
The
Normal College
A. T. Peterson
Beaverhead County
Lee R. Light
Leland Stanford University
Peterson
Central Montana
Montana
Faculty Changes Mark Start Of Dillon Normal Year
Mary Sands arrives as drama instructor filling the vacancy created by Hilda Hendrickson. Jessie Cambron returns from vacation to resume duties, with Marie Larsen covering in her absence. Mildred Plum returns from Wisconsin as registrar. The first faculty meeting is set for Sept 21 at 5 pm, committees to be announced. Enrollment shows fewer failing scholars due to new Montana entrance standards, with emphasis on high school graduates and a compulsory comprehension exam on Sept 22 for those needing admission review. Ruth Hale, clerical staff, returns from Colorado vacation.
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Ivan Gene Stratton
Montana
Mary K. “Sands
Dillon
Miss Sands
University of Mexico
University of Wisconsin
Hilda C. Hendrickson
Jessie M. Cambron
Harlowtown
Normal College
Marie Larsen
Mildred Plum
Wisconsin
University of Montana
Chateau-Oil Drilling Starts at Tip O'Neil Well
Chateau-Oil begins drilling in a new Tip O'Neil well on the Jones ranch marking a step in local energy development.
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Chateau
New
Tip O'Neil Well
Jones Ranch
Dillon banker Sebree dies at 92 in California
Word circulated that Howard Sebree a lifelong Dillon business leader and banker died Monday in Sierra Madre California at age 92. Sebree helped found the First National Bank Dillon and early Montana business in the 1880s, later amassing holdings across states and reserving Dillon as his home. He is survived by three sons Ralph of Nampa Idaho and Charles and Walter in California.
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Howard ‘Sebree
Dillon
Sierra Madre
Calif
Sebree
Montana
Montana Territory
Utah & Northern
Sebree, Ferris & White
Northwest
B. F. White
California
Ralph
Nampa
Idaho
Chas
Walter
Jim Clouse Pleads Guilty To Liquor Charge
James Clouse of Lima pleaded guilty before Judge H G Rodgers in district court on unlawful possession of liquor. A jail sentence of all days was imposed and a $200 fine. Clouse was arrested five weeks ago by Sheriff Mooney and had previously pleaded not guilty to four counts of dry law violation.
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James Clouse
Lima
H. G. Rodgers
Clouse
Mooney
First Baptist Church Opens Weekly Services
The First Baptist Church under Minister E L Hurley will open for all services Sunday September 20 with Bible school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m Young people's service at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m All teachers and students are invited to attend and a heavy welcome awaits attendees
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E. L. Hurley
First Baptist Church
Bible
Young Peoples
Baptist Ladies' Aid Hosts Meet At Parsonage
Mrs. E. L. Hurley and Mrs. L. Green will entertain the Baptist Ladies' Aid next Thursday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage. A hearty welcome awaits all ladies and friends are urged to attend.
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E. L. Hurley
L. Green
Baptist Ladies
Baptist
Twin Baby Girls Born to Local Couples This Week
A ten pound baby girl was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Patrick. The day before Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Atkinson welcomed another baby girl.
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Ralph Patrick
A. L. Atkinson
DeMolays Elect Officers in Dillon Fraternal Meeting
At a Dillon DeMolay regular meeting the annual election chose Mas ter Chancellor Dell Lloyd Senior Chancellor Wallace Forsgren Junior Chancellor Henry Rodgers Jr Scribe William Orr and Treasurer Anthony Connelly for the coming year.
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Dillon Order of DeMolays
Dell Lloyd
Wallace Forsgren
Henry Rodgers Jr
William Orr
Anthony Connelly
Two Acquire Homesteads Near Bedrock and Centennial
Hector McDonald completed final proof on a 640 acre homestead near Bedrock. Irvine Hallas filed on a 480 acre additional stock-raising homestead in the Centennial. Milfred Judy and Charles H. Rody appeared as witnesses.
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Hector McDonald
Bedrock
Irvine Hallas
Milfred Judy
Charles H. Rody
New Ford Car Exhibited by Beaverhead Motors
D A Galt of the Beaverhead Motors Co left for Idaho Falls and is due back today or tomorrow with one of the new Ford cars creating wide interest in automobile circles. He will exhibit the car upon return and prospects await inspection of this latest model from the Ford plant.
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D. A. Galt
Beaverhead Motors Co
Idaho Falls
Ford
Halls Catarrah Medicine Promises Quick Relief and Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts Balw's Catarre Medicine with an ointment for relief and a tonic that works through the blood and mucous surfaces to restore normal conditions. It claims Hall's Catarrah Medicine as a blood purifier with long standing sales by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio for over four decades.
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Balw
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Dillon Hunters Open Duck Season With Early Success
Hunters went abroad on opening morning and returned with reports of better shooting than recent years. Yet the next weeks look disappointing as numbers thin and northern flight delays affect game. Local stores note high shell sales and early season activity, while upland birds retreat and chicken shooting proves weak.
Commission Man Visits from Ogden Stockyards
Walter A. Anderson of the Ogden stockyards visited last week and met many old friends in this section. Known as Walt, he now works with Hunsaker Commission Co., of Ogden, and praised Beaverhead’s improved farming and livestock industries and the prospect of better cattle prices. He enjoys returning to the old range and notes good fat cattle are expected to bring better prices.
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Walter A. Anderson
Ogden Stockyards
Walt
Hunsaker Commission Co
Ogden
Beaverhead
Top price paid for lambs by Montana commission
George Melton of the Montana live stock commission bought 4,000 wether lambs from the Anderson Bros ranch near Alder. The purchase reflects strong demand for lambs in the region and highlights the push of state officials into livestock markets.
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George Melton
Montana Livestock Commission ‘Co
Anderson Bros
Alder
Large lamb deal seals sale to Iowa buyers and eastern feeds
R. E. Foster sold 9,000 lambs to Iowa buyers in a week long deal. The stock will be shipped east for feeding, signaling a major agricultural exchange and distribution effort.
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R. E. Foster
Iowa
Reconnaissance Survey of Elkhorn Road Completed
John B. Somers and Geo. Metlen surveyed the Elkhorn Springs to Coolidge road. The new route runs east of the old road to provide an even grade for auto traffic and spans about nine miles. County will seek funding with local business leaders if spring prospects justify building a low cost road. J. J. Shaw and Metlen will review and prepare cost estimates.
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John B. Somers
Geo. Metlen
Elkhorn
Elkhorn Springs
Coolidge
Forestry Department
J. J. Shaw
George Metlen
Downstairs Husband and Wife Exchange Tense Prep Joke
A curt exchange prompts a darker implication as a husband praises quick readiness while upstairs an implied plan unfolds. The dialogue hints at a potential conflict or crime without detailing events.
Last Dance at Elkhorn Springs Promised Big Attendance
Lonnie's orchestra will play for a dance at Elkhorn Springs tomorrow night. This is the last dance of the season and a large attendance is expected from across the county. Roads are reported in fair condition.
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Lonnie
Elkhorn Springs
Smith Paddock Arrives From Ban nack Country
Smith Paddock returns today from Ban nack, arriving amid local attention and a brief public reception planned downtown.
Land for sale 556 acres in Madison County Montana
Rustic 556 acre ranch with range hay water timber and buildings offered for eight dollars per acre. Potential to close partnership with C So Newman of Dillon Montana listed as contact. Includes pasture improvements and development potential in Madison County.
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Madison County
C. So. Newman
Dillon
Mont
Lewistown Deaconesses Plan Hospital and Training School
The Lewistown Deaconesses announce construction of a new hospital and a nurses training school in the city. Officials say the project will expand medical care and education locally, with completion expected in coming years.
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Lewistown
New Yorks Richalue Tax Power and Economic Pulse
New York finances sustain broad national wealth as New York pays 500 million in income tax, while others send riches east. August retail shows, department stores promise large sales. Profiteering seen as coal prices rise fifty cents a ton amid panic and strong consumer demand.
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New York
New
Coolidge
Congress
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F. E. Foote
Dillon, Montana
American Press. Association
Dillon Postoffice
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Stocton
England
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Ruth Hale
Teachers’ Service Division
Colorado
By Ruth Wyeth Spears
Pocket Kodak
Kodak Film
Pott’s
Jim Clouse
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Elkhorn Road
Hubby
Smith Paddock
Bannack Country
Arthur Brisbane
Elsie Eaton Newton
Newton
Biassetti Collera
Ign
Ecietta College
Mr. Konkle
Missionary Ae
Bernard Shaw
Rodin
Shaw
Bernard
Kipling
Russia
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