Community notes on threshing and events
The McBroom threshing outfit worked at W. O. McClinnan’s, yielding about twenty bushels per acre of Marquis spring wheat. Other farms report 15 to 30 bushels per acre. A dance at Bat Trick on Aug 20 and another on the 28th drew crowds. Frank Sullivan and Christine Finkbeiner wed quietly, with Dem-News staff sending best wishes. Gypsy visit noted. local theater shows “Midnight Stage” and “So Long Letty.”
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W. O. McClinnan
Paul Koenitz
Grass Range
Milling Co
Custer Hiway
Art Wilson
Ryan Bros
Dick Hadke
al Boomer
Ira B. Hedge
R. B. Vrooman
Frank McCarley
Butte
Captain Scott Lodge
Grand Lodge
Frank Keenan
Grand Theatre
L. W. Bush
Lewistown
Ross Walker
No Man’s Land
Ross
Letty
Eva Novak
Fritzi Brunette
Frank Sullivan
The
Democrat-News
Christine Finkbeiner
Frank
Dem.News
Lawn Party and Dance at Shaw's Ranch
A lawn party and dance were held at Gladys St ing Shaw's ranch on the road south of Becket on the 20th. Good music and supper offered for $1.25. Mrs. Gladys Simpson invites all to enjoy nature’s wooing call as summer arrives.
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Gladys Sting Shaw
Becket
Is That So Howard-My About a Trim Waist
Dialogue notes a playful exchange about appearances and comments on a waist. May confirms the observation with a coy yet witty reply.
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Howard
Local Births Reported From Area Families
Born to Mr and Mrs W A Buntin a baby girl last Sunday morning Hall a baby boy last Thursday Born to Mr and Mrs Mike Miller a boy on August 4th Dr Freed attended in all cases and all are doing nicely
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W. A. Buntin
W. A. Hall
Mike Miller
Freed
A Rattler Encounter On Becket Road
The local editor met a large rattlesnake with eight rattles while traveling to Becket last Monday morning. The snake struck at a Ford chained to the rear by a trailing hood ornament. After several shots and a volley of stones, the reptile stopped striking. Remains reportedly stored in a chest of drawers in Ethel's room.
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Becket
Ethel
Big Farm Bargain Near Winnett Montana 160 Acres
Real farm bargain offered by owner DAVID WILLIAMS. 160 irrigated acres near Winnett Montana with paid water rights, a fine irrigation system and good crops. Asking price 36.00 per acre with small existing balance long time at 5 percent. Box 1166 Spokane Washington.
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Winnett
Montana
David Williams
Spokane
Wash
Reward Offered for Return of Two Work Horses
A liberal reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of two work horses weighing about 1450 pounds. One horse has a curly mane and tail and a brand. the other is unbranded with a wire cut on the neck.
Sheriff Sale Notice for Norwood Bank vs Minor and Lewis
Citizena State Bank of Norwood sues Joe T. Minor Adeline Minor H A Lewis and M V Lewis and will sell by sheriff on September 10 1921 at 2 pm at the Lewistown courthouse front door Fergus County Montana for cash the defendants interest in the west half of the northwest quarter section 27 the north half of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of section 28 township 12 north in Lewistown Montana signed M R Woods Jr Sheriff attorney Oscar O Mueller First pub August 18 1921.
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Citizena State Bank of
Norwood
Joe T. Minor
Adeline Minor
H. A. Lewis
M. V. Lewis
Lewistown
Fergus
Montana
Oscar O. Mueller
Sunnyside Coal Mine Opens at Becket
Sunnyside coal mine at Becket is ready for business. Coal price is 6.00 per ton with ten ton lots at 5.50. The Gras Range deal offers coal at 8.50 for ten tons.
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Sunnyside
Becket
Deoa
Gras Range
Becket Lawn Party and Dance Saturday Night
Old Becket notice invites residents to a lawn party and dance Saturday night with music and refreshments. Organizers call for neighbors to bring chairs and enjoy a community evening under clear skies.
Lightning cleans shave for rancher on hayrack ride
Bozeman reports Steve O'Donnell a prominent Galatin valley rancher says a July or August lightning strike struck his hayrack as he drove to the barn shaving hair from the right side of his head while leaving the left side untouched.
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Bozeman
Steve O’donnell
Gallatin Valley
Capper-Tindher Bill Passes Senate Fast on Grain Control
Washington August 9 The Capper Tindher grain trading control bill passed the senate in record time. The measure took under two hours with most of the time devoted to Senator Capper of Kansas before moving to conference.
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Washington
Capper
Consolidation of Receiver Offices Passes Senate
Senate passes a bill authorizing consolidation of receiver offices to fund salaries. Senators from public land states argue the move prevents closing offices where the secretary of the interior finds warrants for continuance lacking. The measure aims to unify offices to ensure payrolls are met.
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Washington
Senate
Feds
Secretary of the Interior
Fargo Recall Petition Surpasses Required Signatures
In Fargo on August 10 authorities report that the recall petition has collected more than the legally required number of signatures, signaling strong support. The measure aims to trigger a recall vote, with organizers emphasizing broad public backing and urging continued petition checks.
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Fargo
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Novary
Jim Morse
Howard Beerman
W. A. Harrah
Andrew Vanney
Austin Saylor
Battrick
F. E. Charters
Chico Springs
S. Clark
Yellowstone Park
Pep’’ Doughty
Luther Clark
Harry Speer
Milwaukee
McDonald Creek
Gladys Simpson
Rattler
Patrick Mackinaws
Burson Hose
R. & J. Clothing Co
Monkey Ward
Sawbuck Co
Sears
Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Grass Range Mercantile Co
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