Winter Ready for Drylanders and Local News
Winter preparations fill Becket and surrounding areas as coal mines run heavy. William Everett’s Walkers mine promises coal for all while Apple mine shifts most output to Forest Grove and Becket’s Sunny Side market thrives. Immigrant cars unload for N Bar colony and Becket festival hints at a local boom with turkey shoot on November 20 offering cash prizes and rifle events.
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Walkers
William Everett
Apple
Forest Grove
Sunny Side
Becket
Grass Range
Iran Glenn
Becket Merc
Glenn
Spider
Spm
Foster
Democrat-News
Lewistown
N-Bar
Winnett
Battrick
Joe McIntyre
Stephens Ringling Team Finishes Barn Foundation
White Sulphur Springs October 21 The Stephens Ringling company completed the foundation and cement work for a large dairy barn here and teams are hauling lumber for the 800 foot long structure plus an 80 foot wing. Estimated cost is 25000 dollars. The barn will house over a hundred milk cows with calf pens feed rooms milk rooms silos and grain storage facilities.
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White Sulphur Springs
Stephens- Ringling Company
Rhode Island Red and Ancona Cock Erels Inquiry
A notice from Grass Range Montana directed to IRA B Hedge seeking inquiries about Rhode Island Red and Ancona cock erels.
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Rhode Island
Ira B. Hedge
Grass Range
Montana
Lamb Brought Home With Expenses For Return
A lamb arrived at a ranch about three weeks ago and is claimed by its owner Li W Bush who may retrieve it by paying the incurred expenses.
Lewistown bootleggers hit with stiff fines
Three thousand three hundred dollars in fines were assessed on those charged with liquor law violations and pleading guilty. In Judge Roy Ayers' department fines totaled 2300 dollars, in Judge Rudolf von Tobel's court 1000 dollars, with about half the cases still to be disposed of. Each place imposed 500 dollar fines and 90 days imprisonment, paroled as to jail. Partners split 200 each plus 100 for the nuisance offense. A. D. Johnson case notes prior sale of the Silver Dollar to Fred MacGowan, fined 400 dollars with 100 extra and suspended 60 day sentence. The jail term can be made operative if offenses recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ayers
Rudolf von Tobel
A. D. Johnson
Fred MacGowan
Democrat-News
Winter Pasture for Rent Near Grass Range
Two thousand acres of good pasture land, under water, available for rent with camping site. Eighty tons of hay offered for sale if desired. Located twelve miles south of Grass Range. L. W. Rush?
Grace Darmond in The Beautie ful Gambler at the Grand
Grace Darmond stars in The Beautie ful Gambler at the Grand tonight with a new Saturday night show celebrating the return of the popular performer to the stage.
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Grace Darmond
Horrors of Russia Report Stirs Kingston Readers
Edward E. Morris, a returning veteran, tells Kingston how Asiatic Russia sees women eating their dead children as Hoover relief efforts provide aid. He cites terrible Far East conditions with thousands homeless and lacking food. coal and food are in high demand.
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Kingston
Edward E. Morris
Regis
Hoover Relief
Far East
Railroads Cut Freight Rates Across Midwestern Territory
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a nationwide freight rate reduction on grain, profits, and hay across the central United States. The action follows wage concerns and a low mood in the railroad industry, with an expected average rate decrease of about 16 percent.
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Nees
Inter-State Com Commission
United States
Wind Warrior Notes Briggins’ Layup Injury
A fragment from the Boston Transcript recalls Briggins as “laid up” with a sprained larynx while a Wind Warrior asks what has become of Briggins. The piece hints at a clash over how things should be done, voiced through a cryptic dialogue about injuries and intent.
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Briggins
Boston Transcript
Chicago Police Chief Reassures on Prohibition Enforcement
Chicago's police chief asserts enforcement of prohibition remains effective after a wave of optimism about lax enforcement. City officials and residents weigh the impact on crime, saloons, and daily life amid evolving state guidance.
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Chicago
Nashville
John B Long Bequeaths 25000 to Great Falls YWCA
In Great Falls October 20 the will of late John B Long a Cascade county stockman filed for probate reveals a 400000 dollar-plus estate. He leaves 25000 to the local YWCA and 5000 to Associated Charities and 10000 to Fred I Long with 10000 to John J Baucus and 20000 to Roy F Long. About 23 beneficiaries are named with a wish that each donate one tenth of their share to charity. executors are instructed to convert property to cash within five days.
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Great Falls
John B. Long
Cascade County
Los Angles
Montana
Associated Charities
Montana Children's Home
Fred I. Long
John J. Baucus
Roy F. Y
Long
Subrosa Meaning Behind the Rose Symbol in History
The article explains that roses historically stood for silence and secrecy. The Latin term sub rosa means under the rose, with the phrase in confidence. It discusses the origin and usage of the symbol in keeping matters private.
P T A Dance Tomorrow Night With Four Piece Orchestra
Tomorrow night the P T A hosts a dance headline by a four piece orchestra whose musicians have been a hit with dancers this season. The event promises lively music and a popular program for attendees.
Sheriff Bell Reports Windshield Attack and Bull Crash
Local sheriff notes a vandal damaged a car windshield with no comment and a separate incident near Jim Shaw ranch where a bull on the road caused a crash. A note about accident insurance blocks remains and repairs took an hour. The editor warns readers about dangerous night driving and barbecue plans were disrupted.
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Shepherdson
Someérie
Frott
Jim Shaw
Present price for mine and town delivery noted
The supply price runs 5.50 dollars per ton at the mine and eight dollars delivered to town. A note says loads are improving as transport or handling adjusts.
Sparks Fly as Metal Collides in Malfunctioning Device
A chaotic scene unfolds as an automated contraption emits sparks and sounds of impact amid rapid hammering. Investigators note the malfunction caused rapid sparking and visible damage, while workers attempt a calm assessment and halt further activity.
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Stephens-Ringling
Li W. Bush
Enterprise Meat Co
Custer
Ida Shoudy
Pioneer Garage
Custer Inn
The
Norris Hotel
Alice IL. Wight
L. W. Rush
Russia
Vibe
Bell
State Bank of
Cap’t Scott Lodge
A. F
A. M. Grass Range
Owly Aie
Esate M
G. B
A. J. Ganter
Law
Brice Hospital
West Pine St
Mont
J. Theo
Brice
Grass Range Lodge
Over Grass Mercantile Store
R. N. Doughty
N. G. Luther Clark
George Creel
Undertaker
Main St
Fourth Street
WWW
M. Weber
E. K. Cheadle
Bank Electric
Lewistown, Mont
First National Bank
Tele
Bist
Drs. Pierce & Cox
F. L. Orton
Dean Sahar
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