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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
1
The 1921 summary shows total value of 12 principal Montana crops rose by 24 million over 1920 while 11 principal crops declined from 83.1 million to 58.3 million as prices fell despite little change in production. Comparisons: 1919 value 65.7 million and 1918 value 122.3 million.
At the Montana Short horn Breeders association annual sale in Bozeman 40 animals sold for an average of 140 dollars top price 300 dollars Prices exceeded expectations at the sale In the association meeting William Rhodes of Sheridan was elected president for the coming year W P Lowe Culbertson was elected vice president Carl Axter Bozeman secretary Directors elected Elmer Johnson Livingston J G Stewart Livingston and William Beaumont Deer Lodge
St Paul Jan 12 Purchase of 30000 acres of land in Montana and North Dakota for 1500000 cash was announced by three men of St Paul and Minneapolis yesterday. The tract includes 900 improved farms across Rosebud Yellowstone Dawson Hill Garfield Blaine and Fergus counties in Montana.
The Montana Supreme Court voids the poll tax after 21 years in force and also rules the bachelor tax unconstitutional. Despite the ruling counties may still levy a per capita tax up to $2 for county poor funds under Section 2894 of the Revised Code. The former poll tax total was $2 and the bachelor tax $3.
Washington reports Postmaster General Hays will resign March 4 from President Harding's cabinet and join the motion picture industry as legal adviser in the United States. He will be paid $160000 annually.
John Weatherford sold F. F. Miles a yearling Shorthorn bull from Villager recently. The transaction notes a single animal transfer between named individuals with a clear seller and buyer.
Washington reports Senator Truman H. Newberry of Michigan was seated 46 to 41 after a three year battle. The chamber condemned the large money spent in the 1918 campaign and criticized money in politics as nine Republicans joined Democrats in ousting Newberry though he remained seated.
Chicago reports a 5 percent rise in burglary and theft insurance rates by several insurers. The move, attributed to heightened crime, will also affect other large cities.
Analysts debate currency elasticity and its practicality arguing for a more adhesive monetary standard to stabilize value and trust, while critics warn against rigidity and unintended consequences.
New York January 14 a transport carrying Doughboys home from the war faced a peril when the ship Crook sprung a leak during heavy seas. Captain Reppa reported most men were sent below deck to keep water from reaching the coffins of fallen soldiers and baggage was moved to prevent damage.
A landslide in Washington state crushed four lumberjacks in a grim accident. The incident is contrasted with last year’s disruption that toppled 30,000 Democratic postmasters, per House Post reporting.
Belle Beatrice rejects Barclay proposal saying she will not marry a man whose wealth is less than six figures. The quip echoes social pressure and financial display in the era. Beulah notes wealth is a frequent cause for such engagements.
Two Czech sisters in Chicago Rosa Dvorak and Josephia Glazek are described as pygopagus twins whose junction requires a planned amputation if one dies to save the other. X ray and ligament studies guide doctors who say the unusual condition allows shared senses except for sympathy. Rosa has an 11 year old son and a husband who died in the War.
Anaconda Standard reports that overtures were made to Mr. Debs to join a silent drama but the suitors misread him as he only starred in speaking parts. The remark underscores Debs’s reputation for vocal, not pantomime, performance.
Henry Ford announced a small price reduction on all Ford cars effective January 15 during a Washington visit for a Muscle Shoals nitrate project conference with Secretary Weeks. Roscoe hears the news as a hopeful sign for buyers.
Among a thousand people only one attains age one hundred. The fact highlights longevity odds and the rarity of centenarians across populations and time.
Oscar William Sibbert, 15, died when a 410 gauge shotgun fired as he crawled through brush during a rabbit hunt with cousin Ben Nasheim. The shot struck him in the lower lip and he was found eight feet from the first blood pool between rose bushes Friday afternoon. Coroner C P Wilder and George Creel oversaw the body transfer to Creel Undertaking Parlors. The family, prominent sheep raisers, lives in Grass Range area and Oak Olsen is noted in reporting. Funeral held in Grass Range.
Mrs Kendall and CenA visit Acer Town as visitors during midweek. The report notes their arrival and local reception amid town events.
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