Experts Test New Infantry Rifle At Aberdeen
Washington reports that army ordnance experts demonstrated a semiautomatic shoulder rifle, the Garand named for inventor John C. Garand, at Aberdeen proving grounds. The Garand matches the size of the service rifle and could reach about 60 shots per minute, compared with the Springfield bolt action at roughly 25. Doughboys may become practically machine gunners as the military pursues this postwar weapon.
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Washington
Garland
Aberdeen
Army
John C. Garand
Springfield
Garand
Iowa Leads U S in Farm Telephones at 81.6 Percent
Iowa leads the nation in farm telephone access at 81.6 percent, followed by Kansas at 77.9 percent. Other states show lower rates with Ohio at 62.4, Minnesota 59.9, Dakota 59.4, and Wisconsin 59.1 percent.
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Iowa
United States
Kansas
States
Ohio
Dakota
Wisconsin
Harding Draws Big Montana Ovation At State Capital
President Warren G. Harding visited Dillon and Butte before Helena where large crowds greeted him. Governor Dixon joined a northern tour stop as thousands lined the depots, at the Pla cer hotel reception and Shrine temple address. The president planned a Yellowstone Park return after Montana events.
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Helena
Warren G. Harding
Montana
Butte
Dillon
Joseph M. Dixon
Placer Hotel
Shrine Temple
Temple
Yellowstone
Poultry Demonstration Planned for Rassie Community
A county poultry demonstration is set for Friday in the Rassie area with a picnic dinner option. Participants should pen non culled and culled birds a week ahead to compare egg production. Demonstrators will show humane handling through a dedicated exit hole in the coop. Posters will announce culling day and potential savings of $2 per eliminated chicken.
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Rassie
Labor Keynote Opens Shrine Address
The labor movement provided the keynote as speakers framed the Shrine gathering with a focused address highlighting workers’ hopes. The speaker emphasized solidarity and service to the community during the event at the Shrine.
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Topico
Montana Enacts Strict Day Law Now In Force
Montana's new prohibition law took effect July 1 as the last legislative session enacted. Evictions carry fines from 300 to 2000 dollars and potential imprisonment from six months to two years. Officials say the law holds purchasers as responsible as sellers for intoxicating liquor.
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Montana
Legislative Assembly
Meratotcoan
Gates Heiress Weds Artist in Quiet Chicago Union
Debra Gates Norris, heir to a vast fortune tied to Texas securities, married Artur Norris in Chicago. The will filed in Toronto valued the estate at over 16.5 million dollars, with 12 million in Texas securities. a brother is noted with seven million. Mrs Norris lives humbly in a cottage at St. town, caring for herself and enjoying life with her husband.
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Chicago
Delora
Willard Cleared to Meet Firpo in Jersey City Fight
Willard is fit in every respect for his bout with Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina on July 12 at Boyle's Thirty Acres, after a panel of New Jersey boxing commission physicians evaluated him.
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Jersey City
N. J
Jess Willard
Luis Angelo Firpo
Argentina
Boyle’s
Thirty Acres
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Lost Red Irish Setter Cap Missing From Grass Range Mont
A large red Irish Setter named Cap is lost or stolen from Grass Range Montana around June 4. Reward is offered by F F Miles of Grass Range Montana for the return of the dog or information leading to recovery.
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F. F. Miles
Grass Range
Mont
Taft Urges Backing Law Over Personal Preference
In New Haven at a Yale alumni luncheon Chief Justice William H. Taft urged leaders to uphold the law over personal bias. He spoke against repeal sentiments and said prohibition has become a tool that tests respect for law, warning it should not be overturned.
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New Haven
Conn
William H. Taft
Yale University
Longtime Montana official dies after illness
Obituary notes the death of a former county official and rancher born in New Hampshire who spent years in Fergus and Lewis counties. He served on the first county commissioners board, authored Montana’s anti gambling law, and twice held county treasurer. He married Louisa Eiger in 1889 and left survivors including daughters.
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New Hampshire
Fergus County
Judith Range
First
Board of County
Montana
Chandler
Rogue River
Lewistown
Isler
Louisa Eiger
Dan
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E. K. Cheadle
Bank Electric
Lewistown, Mont
First National Bank
Harry McCollum
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George Creel
Undertaker
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