Oil Field Developments Move Toward Button Butte Site
News from Grass Range notes an office will open here with a phone line to Button Butte. J. C. Burnett returns with a geologist to assess Flatwillow Basin holdings. The Montana Consolidated Oil Co. rig, tied to C. C. Pence in Pennsylvania, should reach Mitchell ranch within about thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Button Butte
J. C. Burnett
Battrick
Grass Range
Flatwillow
Walker Bros
Wild Horse Lake
I W. Walker
Lewisown
Gene Lane
George Wright
Lewistown
Gordon Campbell
Montana Consolidated
Lou Butler
Montana Consolidated Oil Co
Notice of Sale of School Bonds in Grass Range Montana
Public notice: Grass Range School District No. 27 Fergus County Montana sells twenty seven coupon bonds of 1000 dollars each at or above par to fund a school site and building. Bids due by June 5 1920 at 2 PM. payment by certified check 1860 dollars. bids may be public or private. Trustee signatures IRA B Hedge T A Cameron Mrs Shirley Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grass Range
Fergus
Montana
Fergus County
Board of Trustees
State Board of Land Commissioners
Ira B. Hedge
T. A. Cameron
Shirley Blake
H. J. Morse
Bids Sought for Fencing School Properties in District 185
Clerk Anna Metzler calls for bids to fence two school grounds of one acre each with round cedar posts set eight feet apart and woven wire. Specifications include two gates and a four by twelve foot toilet unit, with contractor supplying all materials. Bids announced by the district clerk.
For Sale Amber Durham Seed Wheat
For sale choice Amber Durham seed wheat grade No 1. Sample description mentions ded sonine and potential sellers or brands. fragmented text limits details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Snyder & Son
Becket, Mont
Babies Help Pay for War and Uncle Sam
Postbellum H L notes babies contribute to wartime revenue. William G Shephard estimates 3,000,000 from soda drinkers in 1920, 1.5 million from bowling pool billiards, 2.25 million from card players, and 50 cents per head from 106 million for autos motorcycles and theatergoing. Overall average tax about two cents daily per person, with broader family contributions. War raised internal revenue tenfold since 1914. Families, mothers, fathers and kids all pay for tobacco perfume talcum powder and movies as support for Uncle Sam. He is deemed worth dying for and thus worth support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Shepherd
Uncle Sam
Baby
Gum market may develop in Mesopotamia’s wild hills
A discussion of how gum from Mesopotamia could become a significant national wealth source. With roads and a potential railway linking northern Kurdish areas like Mosul to wider trade, tapping and trading gum could expand beyond traditional routes via Suleimanaya to Baghdad. British occupation may spur growth and new markets beyond Aleppo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesopotamia
Mosul
Suleimanaya
Bagdad
Aleppo
Life of Silk Stocking Mender in Paris Shows Thrift
A Parisian artisan repairs countless silk stockings, turning thrift into art. Madame Elise notes prices rising from three half-pence to fourpence or fivepence per pair as wartime wear demands longer mending times, yet she vows not to waste anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parisienne
Elise
Madame
Plastic Dressing for Wounds in Industry Use
Industrial plants adopt Ambrine treatment for burns, scalds, and wounds. A wax and resin compound is heated to 150 degrees Fahrenheit and sprayed or daubed on to form an air tight, nonadhering dressing. It reduces scarring and supports healing better than older methods.
Bold Chinese Bandits Kidnap Eighty to Fifty Loot Tenchowfu
Bands of kidnapers in Shantung, China, terrorize Tenchowfu with groups of 50 to 80. They abduct wealthy Chinese, demanding up to 50 000 dollars in ransom under torture. Ten citizens were seized in October. Troops failed to capture them. origin is believed to be Dalny crossing the Gulf of Pechili by boat with captives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenchowfu
Shantung
China
Dalny
Gulf of
Pechili
Spanish Licorice Industry Emerges in Spain
The licorice trade shifts from export of root to domestic manufacture of extract and paste. In 1918 Spain exported over 6 pounds of root and produced more than 600000 pounds of extract and paste, signaling a growing industry.
Bryan Attacks Cox and Cummings Over Dem Nomination
Lincoln Nebraska William J Bryan denounces Chairman Homer S Cummings and Governor James Cox in a statement. He attacks Cummings choice as keynote as a tragedy and says Cox’s candidacy insults the nation with liquor policy and wet forces aligned to him. He questions Cox’s electability and warns of Democratic disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Homer ‘S. ‘Cummings
Democratic National Committee
James Cox
Ohio
Cummings
Wall Street
Bryan
Cox
Ciry
Kentucky
Edwards
J. E. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Democratic Party
White House
Law
Winnett Wins Close Exhibition At Local Diamond
Grass Range started with two runs in the first, Captain Peterson driving two bases. Winnett answered in the sixth as Gore shut down scoring, Miller pitched steadily, and Hedge plus Thompson starred in the field. Umpires Albert and Sloan received praise for fair decisions. Mgr French arranged a return game with Winnett for Sunday June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnett
Peterson
Adams
Adamis
Gore
Big South Paw
Miller
Thompson
Hedge
Hanson
Oil Town
Albert
Sloan
Mgr
French
Hail Insurance Department Opens for Montana Farmers
The State of Montana established a hail insurance department offering low cost coverage for farmers. Circulars and application blanks for 1920 will be provided promptly by county assessors or the State Board of Hail Insurance in Helena. Applications may be filed until Monday June 21 despite June 20 falling on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Montana
State Board of Hail Insurance
Helena
If Your Broken Down Don’t Worry Weld Services
An old classified notice from Lewistown offering quick country weld services. It promises welding of castings gears shafts and axles, boiler making, and repairs by Lewistown Welding Works located at 102 Janeaux, phone 430.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Janeaux
Diet and laxative advice for digestion
Guidelines advise diet based on age and occupation to keep bowels regular. When overeating or constipated, take one Chamberlain's Tablet to relieve symptoms.
Chinese Mail Up to Dace and the Longest Overland Route
The Chinese mail bag has become a popular imperial institution. Established 23 years ago, development surged after the Boxer revolution. A new continuous overland route of about 8,375 miles links Kalgan via Mongolia to Tihwafu, Sinkiang, tracing old China Persia trade paths. Couriers face harsh delays and townspeople demanded punishment for delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgan
Mongolia
Tihwafu
Sinkiank
Persia
Family Herald
Child's speech puzzle noted in Hartsville family
Gene Stratton Porter, two and a half, daughter of Dr E A Porter of Hartsville Indiana, struggles with pronouns and word order. A friend invited her home. she asks to go with Hazel and phrases I want to go down there with she. One morning she appears with shoes on wrong feet and remarks I got my shoes on wrong side out. Indianapolis News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Stratton Porter
E. A. Porter
Hartsville
Ind
Gene
Hazel
Indianapolis News
Vessel Too Big for Atlantic Docks
Shipping notes that America lacks a coastwise dock large enough to repair giants like the Leviathan or the Imperator. The Leviathan required Liverpool’s Gladstone dock for overhauls and even then waited for tides to move. Norfolk’s dock is adequate in size, but the channel there cannot accommodate passage for the vessel.
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America
Atlantic
Liverpool
Gladstone
Norfolk
Notice for Publication 040276 land claim in Montana
Department of the Interior notice dated May 17 1920 lists William Stewart and Mildred G Tolson as claimants of H E 040276 and 032977 for sections 10 15 township 12 north range 23 east and notes a three year proof requirement. Witnesses Roy E Inman William Stewart John C Hammond Loring L Tolson and Mildred G Tolson all of Tyler Montana. Public filing before U S Court at Grass Range June 29 1920. First Pub May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
William Stewart
Tei
Mont
Pei
Mildred G. Tolson
Dyees
Iee
H. E
M. M
R. W. Blake
U. S. Com
Grass Range
Roy E. Inman
John C. Hammond
Loring L. Tolson
Tyler
H. J. Kelly
Register
de Ent of the Interior
U. S
Viola Burdick
Thomas S. Burdick
R.W. Blake
A. S. Com
Winfield Finkbeiner
Walter Finkbeiner
John Single
Tom Shaw
Becket
Register First
Three Year Proof Filed for Grass Range Land Claim
William H. Fromm of Grass Range Montana files for three year proof to establish his land claim in section 2 and other parcels. The claim is to be proved before R W Blake U S Commissioner at Grass Range on June 28 with witnesses Alfred Skhn Lindstrand Joseph Oien and land Smith all of Grass Range Montana in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Interior
U. S
Lewistown
Montana
William H. Fromm
Grass Range
Mont
R. W. Blake
U. 38. Com
Alfred Sk Hn
Ig Lindstrand
Joseph Oien
Land Smith
H. J. Kelly
Register
Disastrous Effects of the Labor Strikes in 1919
New York May 21 The total direct losses from strikes in 1919 put labor costs in wages at about 725 million dollars and industry losses over 1.25 billion dollars Francis H Sisson vice president of Guaranty Trust told the siler jubilee convention of the National Association of Manufacturers He warned that seeking only low prices could trigger measures to control credit and that industrial unrest raises living costs and rents by pushing up building costs and thus prices for goods and services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis H. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company of
Siler
Sisson
Tire worn out after 11,000 miles in Michigan
An Edna more, Michigan mortarist describes a Fisk plain tread 31x4 tire as the most worn yet still in service after more than four years and 11,000 miles with no notable uneven wear. He hails its workmanship and material quality as exceptional.
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Hoss Shay
Fisk
Michigan
PT A adopts biweekly meetings for library fund
Mrs Braniff led a postponed Binion PTA meeting at Mrs W M Weber's home on Monday the 10th deciding to hold meetings every two weeks through the summer with light refreshments and a ten cent charge. Funds will buy books for the school library and a good sum was raised at the Red Cross rooms last Friday with plans for fall acquisitions. The PTA will be entertained again on June 4 for continued fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Weber
Memorial Day Observance Planned at Methodist Church
Memorial day exercises will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday evening. Rev. Al ten will give an address and a musical program will be rendered under a committee. The general public and veterans of all wars are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alten
Womans' Club to Meet Tuesday at Red Cross Rooms
The regular meeting of the Womans' Club will be held at the Red Cross Rooms on Tuesday June 1. Members are encouraged to attend and participate in planned activities and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Club
Red Cross Rooms
Painter Langtree Seeks Work in Grass Range
W H Langtree a painter and decorator arrived in Grass Range this morning from Lewistown. He wishes to locate in Grass Range if business justifies staying. Those needing painting decorating or minor kalfe mining can leave orders at Montana Hardware. Grass Range will soon need a good painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Langtree
Lewistown
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Anna
Metzel
L. W. Rush
Viking
Pioneer Implement & Auto Co
Burquist & Brayton “City Tire Shop
6Th Ave
North
Mrs. Braniff
PT. A
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