Gartooning the Farmer and Townley Cartoon Debates
A debate on caricature cartoons features The Loyalist and The Red Flame copying Townley style to depict farmers with long whiskers and labeled Hirams. Supporters say farmers like the portrayal while critics see satire of radical socialism. The Montana Loyalist notes farmers’ reception and propagandistic aims in nonpartisan league circles. The Minneapolis Journal comments on Soviet government, Allies opposition, and evolving power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Flame
Townley
John M. Baer
Hirams
Great Falls
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Montana
Minneapolis Journal
New Light on Soviet Russia Reflections From British Delegation
A British labor radical delegation returned from Moscow reporting that eighty percent of Russians support the Soviet government yet describe the regime as dictatorial and militant. They found no freedom of press or speech, widespread spying, and that only political elites enjoy certain luxuries while travel and commerce are tightly controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Russia
Russia
Moscow
Red
Toreg
Oil Discovery Boosts Eastern Fergus Prospects
At 730 feet the E G Lewis Oil Crimp Assn hit a heavy water flow that rose 200 feet in the casing. Crews move to case off water and prepare Yellow Water well work, with casing and supplies hauled daily. Tools recovered after breakage, pay sands likely within days. field development seen as promising with ten thousand barrels stored and a pipeline near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Oil Crlmp. Assn
Yellow Water Hole
Yellow Water
Winnett
Button Butte
Walker Bros
Wild Horse Lake
Fergus
Mosby
Local endorses Ayers for district judge seat
The article urges Ayers to succeed himself as district judge. It notes Roy Boyd’s return from the east after motor electrical studies and mentions visits by Mrs Beerman and family.W.R. Woods Jr is praised as a strong candidate while Constance M. Pettit and Charlie Niswanger are also highlighted for county superintendent. An open meeting at Grand Theatre names candidates for mayor with Charters declining and Forbes Wiseman and Oscar Rinehart proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayers
Roy Boyd
Pioneer
Grand Theatre
Charters
Forbes Wiseman
R. Damico
Oscar Rinehart
Wheeler Denounces Montana Political Movement in Speech
In Great Falls on June 3 at the Nonpartisan and Labor League convention B. K. Wheeler urged victory this year while warning against prejudice and misrepresentation. The Montana Development Bulletin questions whether Wheeler sees the handwriting on the wall as Townley era influences loom over the political landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Wheeler
and Labor League
Great Falls
W. F. Dunn
Alfred Baden
Teague
Montana
Wheeler
Townley
Frazer
North Bakota
Free America
Dunn
Baden
Ely
Montana Development Bulletin
The Grave of Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
Citizens from near and far pilgrimage to Theodore Roosevelt’s grave on a hilltop in Oyster Bay. A modest granite headstone bears only his name birth and death dates and his wife’s name with a blank for her joining him. Fresh flowers and simple bouquets show daily reverence for the late president and his American ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
The
United States
For Sale Buffalo-Pitts Steam Engine and Wagon
Advertisement offers a 2 percent horsepower Buffalo-Pitts steam engine in good threshing condition with a wagon and tank for $600. Inquiries directed to the office. dated 1921.
Notice of Contest in Land Office Lewistown Montana
Samuel P. Stoner of Grass Range Montana filed July 29 1920 to contest and cancel Elijah A Tucker's 1916 homestead entry No 034797 for Lots 1 2 3 and W 1/2 SE 4 2 13 N R 29 E Montana meridian based on lack of residence or improvement and abandonment for over two years. The contest seeks cancellation unless Tucker files oath and proof of service by September 9 1920 with the office and post office for future notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
Elijah A. Tucker
Samuel P. Stoner
Grass Range
Meridian
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
H. J. Kelly
Register
Thoroughbred Buff Orping ton Roosters Advertised
Inquire at Depot regarding two thoroughbred Buff Orpington roosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpington Roosters
Eighth Grade Exams Planned in Lewistown Area
Eighth grade examinations will be held in Lewistown and principal county towns on Thursday and Friday August 26 and 27. Seventh grade subjects will be given Friday afternoon. Amanda O Swift Co Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Amanda
Swift
Catholics Host Basket Picnic at Charley Brass Grave
The Catholics plan a basket picnic on August 22 at Charley Brass's grave. Everyone is invited and asked to bring well filled baskets. E. W. Hedman of Minneapolis, with strong Montana oil field interests, visited here earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Brass
E. W. Hedman
Minneapolis
Montana
Child Cured of Bowel Trouble by Remedy
A child of Floyd Osborn a Notary Public of Dunganoon Va suffered bowel trouble. Mr Osborn used Chamberlains Colic prevent medicine and claims it gave quick relief calling it the best he ever used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Osborn
Dunganoon
Get to the polls next Tuesday without fail
A brief notice urges voters to head to polls next Tuesday, stressing no barriers or delays. It emphasizes turnout and civic participation with concise, direct language.
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Gartooning
Fred Beerman
M. A. Morris
Wenachee, Wash
W. A. Warner
Great Bend
Kansas
W.R. Woods, Jr
Constance M. Pettit
Charlie Niswanger
Mr. Niswanger
Virginia
Poes
Roosevelt
uBicr Gove
S. C. Ford
Pate
Ford
Governor Club
Helena
Mont
Harry Carey
Grand Theater
Royal
Doblaigt
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