Temptations of Texas and public life in 1924
The article discusses Ma Ferguson and Texas politics, highlighting the state’s sudden spotlight as a woman-led governorship takes center stage. It notes the impact on business, resources, climate, and trade, urging caution against sensationalist coverage while stressing the responsibilities of public leadership. It also reports on farming prospects in Carbon and Malta, including seed peas and sugar beets acreage and economic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Commonwealth
Ma” Ferguson
Will Montana Win This Prize for Voting Growth
Collier's National Weekly offers a trophy to the state posting the largest proportional increase in presidential election votes. The prize aims to awaken civic duty and encourage active participation on election day.
Collier Trophy Ballot Box Award For Proportional Vote Growth
Tiffany crafted a 36 by 28 inch trophy to be awarded by Colliers the National Weekly to the state posting the largest proportional gain in presidential votes this year versus 1920. The piece urges an intelligent vote reflecting the basic character of American free government. It notes America as a republic and laments neglect of founding principles. The text hints at a possible tie for honors.
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Ted Billings
Ted
Curtiss Wright
Mary
Flappers
Tiffany
Colliers
America
Californians and Floridians Promote Shining State Images
Max Ferguson notes Californians have put their state on the map through persistent advertising in newspapers, songs, sermons, pictures, debates, and private talks. He adds Florida is rapidly finding its own identity with similar efforts and effort and expense behind pulling its lights into view.
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Florida
Dillon man seeks three year land proof in Helena notice
Carmi B. Crampton of Dillon Montana files notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead stock raising land claims in section 15 and sections 10 15 22 21 township 9 south range 9 west principal meridian before W E Stephenson clerk of district court Dillon on October 2 1924. Witnesses named Clifford L Mwing John W Quimby William J Johnson and Levi G Johnson all of Dillon. F A Motz Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Carmi B. Crampton
Dillon
Township
Range 9
W. E. Stephenson
Clifford L. Mwing
John W. Quimby
William J5. Johnson
Levi G. Johnson
F. A. Motz
Register
Notice of Montana World War I compensation amendment
Statewide election notice proposes adding Article XXII to pay $10 per month up to $200 to bona fide Montana residents who served in World War I. Includes rules on eligibility, death benefits, taxation, bond funding of $4.5 million, and administration by the State Auditor. Official ballots and canvassing procedures noted with approval date August 1, 1924.
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Montana
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Legislative Assembly OF
State OF
Veterans’ Compensation Fund
Veterans' Compensation Fund
Adjutant General
State Board of Examiners
Sone Bank
State Board of Fxaminers
Veteran's Compensation Fund
United States OF America
State OF Montana
Ss. I. C. T. Stewart
Helena
A.D
C. T. Stewart
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Temptations
Gladys Baker
MR. Wright
Billings
Carbon County
Malta
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
THE
Bank OF Strength and Service
USCAL
King Coal
Standard Lumber and Coal Co
Collier's
H. P. Faris
Clinton
Prohibition Party
Columbus
Missouri
City Directory
R. D. Curry
Leader Cash Grocery
Kupfer Drug Company
Santox Agency
Max Ferguson
W. J. Romersa
Dillon Tire & Rubber Company
Lovell
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