Governor Dixon urges tax reform and efficiency in Montana
Governor Dixon argues Montana's tax system is unfair and underfunded. He proposes a three member permanent tax commission with six year terms to modernize the system and enforce equity. He cites government waste and urges consolidation of commissions and lower salaries to reduce costs.
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Dixon
Montana
Prohibition Enforcement and Harding Inauguration Noted
Attorney General Rankin calls on county attorneys to enforce gambling and bootlegging laws, predicting a vigorous crackdown with potential $10 million to fund national prohibition. Harding signals economy in inaugural spending while Washington hotels and firms anticipate the event's wealth impact amid broader prohibition challenges.
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Harding
Washington
Congress
Epworth Social and Local Sale Notice in Kansas Paper
A social event at Epworth Church basement is set for Friday January 21 while a "Good clean Roundup" lump coal is offered for sale at Independent Elevator. The note mentions chickens and a quick return to school.
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Epworth
Thompson Birthday Party Highlights Local Pals
A merry gathering marked Thompson birthday games with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Doris, Fern Husted, Margaret Lyons, Ciara Kintzi, John Weber, and many others. Becket teacher Mrs Kintzi visited Lewistown. Misses Doris and Lorraine Snyder returned home to resume studies. Becket progress noted.
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Thompson
Doris
Fern
Leslie Husted
Margaret
Gerald Lyons
Ciara
Max Kintzi
John Weber
Charles Miller
Imogene
Glen Orr
Maxine
Earl
Thomas
Thompson Jr
Wilma
Billie
Mabel Shaw
G. E. Reynolds
J. McAllister
T. §. Thompson
W.M. Shaw
Mixer
Kintzi
Lewistown
M. O. Floaten
Lorraine Snyder
Becket Merc Hire Coal Bin by George Harvey
Becket Merc engages George Harvey to construct a coal bin for shipment and storage. Becket school reports 18 scholars enrolled with two new pupils to begin after the holidays. A local barber shows off a new haircut style in town.
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George Harvey
Becket Merc
Becket School
Rankin Warns County Attorneys to Enforce Law
Attorney General Rankin issues a broad warning to all county attorneys to cease gambling bootlegging and other violations or face enforcement actions. He quotes Helena as “wide open” but now closed and urges the legislature to pass or repeal laws accordingly.
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Rankin
Helena
Montiana
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