Montana Farmers Need Riddick Over Wheeler, Says Advocate
An editorial argues that Montana should elect Carl W. Riddick senator because he represents farmers and their interests, unlike Burton K. Wheeler who is labeled as a lawyer and partisan ally of big interests. It stresses farmers’ political clout and the link between agricultural prosperity and state welfare.
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Burton K. Wheeler
Senate
Congress
Mr. Wheeler
Carl W. Riddick
United States
United States Senate
Riddick
Wheeler
Butte
Nonpartisan League
Democratic Party
Helena
Whetler
Montana
Baker Farmer Earns Money Raising Melons
Baker, Oct. 6. Growing of prize watermelons and cantaloupes boosts Fallon county reputation. Harry Hoke cultivates two and a half acres, yielding 25 wagon loads of fruit sold at top local prices. Melons weigh 40 pounds and cantaloupes 16 pounds, attracting buyers and exceeding Dakota prices due to quality and flavor. His success elevates Fallon County on the map as a producer of standard melons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hoke
Fallon County
Hoke
Mont
Mont. Mr. Hoke
Fallon
Senator McKellar and the Farmers Tariff Claim Debunked
In February 1921 Senator McKellar of Tennessee presented a long estimate claiming the farmers tariff would raise food costs for Tennessee and Atlantic coast states. Proponents asserted prices would climb, but after passage the tariff coincided with lower prices for flour, pork, beef, and sugar, disproving his forecast and questioning the prophecy’s credibility.
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Senate
Pebriuary
McKellar
Tennessee
New Eng
New Jersey
New Read
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Coast States
New England
Republican Congress
Wilson
Senator McKellar
Lena McKellar
Itical
Lawson Leases Fenway Apartment To Hasten Comeback
Boston figures say financier Thomas W. Lawson has leased an eight room furnished apartment in the Fenway district and will reside there this winter to plot a return. Friends report the move aims to regain his fortunes after the recent troubles.
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Boston
Thomas W. ‘Lawson
Fenway District
Chautauqua Signers Meet at Custer Inn and Elect Officers
Friday night Chautauqua organizers gathered at the Custer Inn with nearly all signers present. E. R. Thompson was elected secretary treasurer and handles tickets while Prof. Davis serves as chair. Each signer took at least ten tickets to sell. Aiming for a stronger event, the high school gymnasium will host with about three hundred seating capacity and lighting planned by Frank Laird and Rev. Resor on the south end stage.
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Custer Inn
R. “Thompson
Sec
Treas
Prof. Davis
Mark
Frank Laird
Rev. Resor
Notice To Milk Patrons Delivers 9 Cent Quart Price
Notice to milk patrons announces delivery at 9¢ per quart. Reader appreciation implied with a casual tone and misspelled words indicating a historical context.
Sherrow Brothers Test Sweet Potato Crop Localized
In June 8 plantings, two rows of sweet potatoes were dug last week as an experimental crop by the Sherrow brothers. The sandy Sherrow soil proved favorable, suggesting potential success in suitable localities and a plan to expand plantings next year to guard against early frosts.
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Sherrow “Brothers
Sherrow Brothers
Deliver milk for 9¢ a quart claim by Louie Hanson
A brief notice reports Louie Hanson offering milk delivery at 9 cents per quart amid customer demand. The item highlights a service pricing decision and local entrepreneurial activity.
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Win
Louie Hanson
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State Bank of
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Scott Ledge
Shier
W.m . Laird
Pike Sealine
Slair
With
Judith Steam
George Creel
Undertaker
W. Main St
Lewistown
R.B. Vrooman
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C. M. Kelly
E. K. Cheadle
Bank Electric
Grant Montana
I Denton
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Pohtticla Seeds
First National Bank
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