Self-Determining County Plan Sparks Fergus County Debate
An appeal promoting creation of a new county from eastern Fergus faces scrutiny in Lewistown. The piece, attributed to Dave Hilger and allies, argues boundaries and delays reflect special interests, claims McKinley County was blocked by parliamentary piracy, and contends new counties need careful tax and debt planning despite current Fergus taxes.
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Judith Basin
Lewistown
Fergus
Dave Hilger
McKinley County
Winnett
Flatwillow
Forest Grove
Foxy Dave
Musselshell
Fergus County
County Split Hopes Rise Under McCone Act Rules
The article outlines McCone Act provisions for forming new counties including petitions, voting thresholds, and geographic and fiscal requirements. It details petition validity, inaccessibility checks, and required valuations, plus procedures for notices and hearings. It also notes postwar employment demand and returning soldiers affecting farm labor needs.
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McCone
District Court
Feral
Board of County Commissioners
Atlantic Crossing Feats Span From Columbus To Aviation
A synthesis of landmark oceanic feats from Columbus landing in San Salvador on October 12, 1492 to early 20th century Atlantic crossings. It notes Savannah’s 1819 voyage to Liverpool, the first cable message in 1858, Marconi’s 1902 wireless flash, and recent transatlantic wireless tests and aviation race among American British and French pilots with governments eyeing a month for a first flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
San Salvador
Paros
Spain
Savannah
Moses
Steven Rogers
Liverpool
Hearst
Trinity Bay
Newfoundland
Valentia
Ireland
Cyrus Field
Table Head
Glace Bay
Cape Breton
Poldhu
Cornwall
William Marconi
Atlantic
New Brunswick
George Washington
Brest
France
Clifden
Notice of Individual Debt Responsibility in Grass Range
A notice from F. S. Hume states refusal to assume debts for anyone other than himself. Addressed at Grass Range, Montana, 27-31. The statement asserts personal liability and warns others against relying on him for debts.
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F. S. Hume
Grass Range
Mont
Bilious Troubles and Liver Health with Chamberlain’s Tablets
To promote a healthy action of the liver and correct bilious disorders, Chamberlain's Tablets are praised. Try them to quicken appetite and banish dull, stupid feeling, with renewed vigor and comfort.
Town Council Adjourns After Election Canvass and Resignations
The Town Council met in regular session with Major Charters Aldermen Clark Saylor Vrooman and Clerk Mackenzie present. The election canvass showed 42 votes cast with Blakeslee 12. Wiseman 17 Wellman 11 Damico 2. Saylor resigns. Roy J. French to fill first ward, Blakeslee succeeds Clark in First Ward. S. Clark Jr. retires. A special meeting is set for Monday the 21st.
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Charters
Clark, Saylor and Vrooman
Mackenzie
Charles E. Blakeslee
Forbes Wiseman
Walter Wellman
Ralph Damico
Coucil
Saylor
Roy J. French
S. Clark, Jr
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Moline
Peter Schutler
Pioneer Implement & Auto Co
C. E. Blakeslee
Mgr. Implement Dept
Equity Co-operative Association
D. Summers
East Main St
Lewistown, Montana
Grass Range Reltefs
J. M. Vrooman & Son, Proprietors
Fergus Hotel
Grass Range Land, Loan and Live Stock Company
Andrew Kato
Detroit
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Universal Car
American Loan and Investment
Montana
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