County Splitting Critique Aims at Dan McKay
Lewistown papers praise Dan McKay as the county buster while condemning his county division scheme. They argue new counties harm state stability and that arid lands cannot sustain government costs, forecasting possible shifts back toward the parent county. The Democrat News echoes this view, citing a railroad official who calls the county splitter Montana’s worst drought damage.
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Lewistown
Winnett
Dan McKay
McKay
The
Democrat-News
Montana
Drouth
A Hitch in the Hiway Opens to Legal Fight
Secretary Fisher of the Custer Hiway reports to Sioux Falls that 18 miles south a road is fenced and a bridge wired blocking travel. He questions why the Hiway commission did not secure a legal right of way and warns obstructionists may be taken to court. Tourists are deterred. Urgent action to reopen the route is urged.
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Fisher
Custer Hiway
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Hiway Commission
School bonds sold and building plans advance in district 27
The School District No. 27 reports bond disposal with bids not required again and aims to start construction by September 1. work to finish before cold weather. Ex Governor Lowden notes dairy emphasis for alfalfa crop disposal and optimism for a normal business resumption. Grasshoppers damage late Eastern Fergus crops while wheat and threshing advance. caution on winter impact. Local critique targets juries and lawyers amid crime and religion notes. Montana assesses fall totals down from last year.
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Frank 0. Lowen
Illinois
Federal Reserve Bank
Fergus
Canada
The Flanders Poppy Warns of Nuisance Back Home
The Flanders poppy, once a symbol of sorrow, grows here like a weed and spreads rapidly. Massachusetts officials issue a warning urging extermination in infected areas to prevent agricultural harm.
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Flanders Field
Flanders
Massachusette
Hot Weather Diseases and Digestive Ailments
A brief notice describes health risks during hot weather focusing on bowel disorders and related conditions. The text references illness patterns in warm conditions and mentions possible impacts on families and daily life.
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Fergus Business College
W. Main Street
Lewistown, Mont
the Sunday Standard
Pictorial Pages
Montana State Fair
Helena
G. B. Laird
Frank C. Laird
W. S. Smith
Main Street
Lewistown, Montana
J. M. Vrooman & Son, Proprietors
Grass Range
Dan M’kay
Eva Novak
Fritzi
Harry Carey
Worcester
Massachusetts
KoMs
Kalispell
Judith Hardware
Auto and Tractor Supplies
Pioneer Garage
Seay
Todd
Tuab
Weencom
Amanda
SWIFT
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