Bison and cattle crossbreeding touted in Montana report
Miles City Jan 1 A Canadian experiment crossing beef stock with buffalo draws interest from J R Mott who owns a buffalo herd on his Hathaway ranch. Officials say the hybrid can be domesticated and may weigh at least 250 pounds more than a typical steer, combining buffalo shoulders with beef stock hindquarters.
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Miles City
Canada
J. R. Mott
Mr. Mott
Hathaway
Tie
Punch Board Men Arrested in Livingston Count
Livingston officials arrested four Livingston dealers on charges of violating the late law banning trade boards or gambling devices. Those seized were Jaluy Ovang Gust Spanos Tony Mapoglio and Downick Carvelli. County Attorney Elbert Allen warned merchants and clubs using punchboards that they are in violation. A dealer reportedly sought to prosecute a case by confronting a local merchant, though boards were not prohibited in that instance.
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Livingston
Jan. W.couwnly
Fone Livingston
Jaluy Ovang
Gust Spanos
Tony Mapoglio
Downick Carvelli
Elbert FF
Allen
Road Will Open Up Nimrods Paradise
Missoula residents and visitors anticipate the Rock Creek road expansion in the Missoula National Forest. When finished it will provide a direct Missoula to Philipsburg route via George Town, Anaconda, and Butte, improving access for foresters to respond to fires and opening a scenic, vast sportsmen’s area.
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Missoula
Rock Creek
Missoula National Forest
Montana
Philipsburg
Lhcence
Anaconda
Butte
Georgetawn
Drummond
Walberg Ranch
WW P YARDS HAVE FLOCK OF IDLE LOCOMOTIVES
Missoula January 13 the reduction in forces at the Northern Pacific following the shipping business downturn has led to layoffs in the dispatcher office and a chief dispatcher and a dispatcher. Twenty four engines lie idle in the Missoula roundhouse all freight engines, some awaiting repairs or ready for extra use.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Lhe
Kids of Garden City Must Chuck Br Guns
Missoula January report states children within Garden City limits must stop using firearms after numerous complaints of shooting at windows and hurling at streetcars. Police chief Moore warns of serious results and orders parental cooperation to halt the practice.
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Garden City
Missoula
Jan
Missouia
Mae
Chick
Willian’ Moore
Mgr. Moore
Dental Clinic Planned for Anaconda Children
Anaconda plans a Red Cross dental clinic for city children to provide tooth testing and care. Dentists have offered cooperation and volunteering two hours weekly, aiming to help families unable to afford dental services. The plan, still under discussion, seeks to assess feasibility and lasting benefits.
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Atacanda
Red Cross Organization
Rancher C J Collier Found Dead At Havre Area Home
Havre Montana January 13 Indications of tragedy surrounded the death of C J Collier with the discovery of the rancher at his home fourteen miles southeast of Havre where he lived alone. He had not been seen since about two days before Christmas and was found on the floor, the body having lay undisturbed for days. Death attributed to natural causes from arter ial heart trouble. Coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary. Collier came to Montana in 1888 and resided here thereafter with a large family network including two sisters Mrs Mollie Pierson of Kentucky and Mrs Steve Hester of Minnesota and six brothers in Havre Kentucky and Colorado.
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Havre
C. J. Collier
Collier
Tyro
Holland
Me Collice
Montana
Clear Creek
Mollie Pierson
Kentucky
Steve Hester
Minnesota
Toe
Henry
James
Wade
John
Colorado
Pumps Raise Water Forty Feet for Irrigation
Miles City reports farmers near Hathaway approve forming an irrigation district to support Buffalo Rapids project. About 4000 acres would benefit. water would be lifted 40 feet by centrifugal pumps powered from Buffalo Rapids hydro plant. Kinsey area also considering an irrigation district on a larger 5000 acre target.
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Miles City
Yellowstone River
Hathaway
Joe Leighton
Buffalo Rapids
Avho
Nifon
Leighton
Kinsey
Divorce in Missoula Gets More Frequent
Missoula Jan 13 Divorce suits and criminal actions increased in Missoula county during the year 1920, per clerk of district court reports. There were 108 divorce actions filed in 1920, up from 104 in 1918, the year before prohibition. Criminal actions rose from May 1 on record in 1918 to 60 in 1920.
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Missoua
Missoula County
Harlowton to Have Ice Cream Factory and Creamery
A deal closed this week guarantees Harlowton an amateur creamery ice cream factory and bottling works. I J. Riggs and A. FL Valma more have leased the old power plant of Frank Goss and begun cutting ice for the cooling system. They aim to build an ice plant next summer and operate a large facility near the railroad and river, supported by substantial capital and experienced management.
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Harlowton
Jat
I. J. Riggs
Amerytian
Valmamore
Frank Goss
Mountain lion sightings disturb Polson streets
Polson residents report a full grown mountain lion roaming after nightfall in Polson. Despite rumors, witnesses claim a real beast, noting most observers were not actively hunting and that armed searchers did not sight it. Some residents fear venturing outside after dark.
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Polson
Jai
Abuse of Mothers Pension Sparks County Inquiry
County commissioners issued a notice urging reporting of any unworthy recipients of mothers pension and county poor fund aid. Investigations occur whenever relief is requested and inspectors lack knowledge of conditions. Three hundred fifteen widows receive aid in Silver Bore County totaling about $130000 yearly, with 550 more supported by the county poor fund.
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Witte
Jan
Silver Bore
Trial on burglary in Glengarry man’s chicken house
Lewistown January 13 The trial of S L Lewis a Glengarry merchant in Judge Ayers court proceeds on a burglary charge. Me Yeemans a section foreman testifies that Lewis allegedly broke into the chicken house last August and killed 120 chickens. Notable for the return of Jack Briscoe to the bench and E J Baker’s first appearance as court attorney.
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Lewistown
S. L. Lewis
Glengarry
Trears
Coury
E. J. Baker
Leonard Leads trustees of Butte Deaconess Hospital
Charles R. Leonard was elected president of the board of trustees of the Butte Deaconess hospital. Plans call for enlarging the hospital as local conditions justify it on five acres on the south side. The current building houses about 40 patients and demand for space has been frequent.
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Butte Deaconess Hospital
Buite
Charies
Repent
Northern Pacific trains change time in Butte
Two changes in Northern Pacific schedules announced by James Kemp adjust times for the North Coast Limited westbound and the Mississippi Valley Limited eastbound. The westbound train No. 1 will now arrive at 8 10 and depart 8 20 am, while eastbound No. 42 will arrive at 6 25 and depart 4 55 pm.
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Butte
Craig
James
Kemp
William Briefe and the United Church Pulpit Change
A garbled report notes William Briefe aged several months joining the pulpit of the United Church in Olympia Washington. The item mentions a ghostlike pastor and a congregation, with unclear details about dates and ministers. Also cited is a recommendation for uniform traffic enforcement across Washington Montana and Fonda with auto theft protections.
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Olympia, Wist
Lraffile
Jaye
Washington
Gragon
Montana
Fonda
TOSTON HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Hopes for improvement amid absences
The Tooston High School notes several students absent this week including Eann Anderson Dorothy Brisege and Harold Johnson while exam schedules and upcoming classes loom. Vocational conference at Bozeman and progress in English reading of the Neger Da Coveley Papers are noted with plans for field trips hindered by poor weather. The upcoming teachers association gathering on the 26th at the high school promises an engaging program and a social to follow attended by staff and parents.
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Cuhoos
Eann Anderson
Dorothy Brisege
Harold Johnson
Mieton Gulterman
Parnell
Prade
Fifere
Ess
Wileh Ie
Southam
Payont-Teacher Association
Jpupis
Jeff Sharp
Tax on BR6efine and distillate levied by state official
Washington state legislature today approved a tax of one cent per gallon on BR6efine and half a cent on distillate, enacted by J Grant Winet, secretary of state. In Missoula Montana the fund drive for Europe’s starving children continues, with Mesowls WCA planning a February event to raise money via cafeteria proceeds. A theft and a juvenile probe unfold in Flannigan, Aberdern, as police investigate charges against him. A robbery at Behrendt Trothars sparing 7 fools store last night is linked to an armed car embryo holdup, with five automobiles stolen.
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Washington
J. Grant Winekit
Diliings
Jay
Behrendt Trothars
Erie
Poultry Exhibit Sparks Family Tension and Faith Claim
In a Wees town scene, Will Mans. aims for triumph as a butcher shop owner faces a frail relative. Mrs Harrington clings to faith amid a feverish patient, while Dr Genity notes slight fever but good condition. Church leaders urge conversion, and organizers plan the largest poultry exhibition yet, amid personal drama and community tension.
Murguia 18 at head of rebellion sparks headlines
Fragmented reports claim Murguia 18 was killed and several wounded amid rebellion rumors. He had been released on bail after prison in Mexico City, then disappeared and reportedly fled the country. News from the Mexican border cites agents spreading revolutionary propaganda and minor unrest in the Sierra region with arrests of three generals and three colonels to be tried. Alabama lynching case linked to William Bate’s death at Walker county jail as National Guardsmen were involved. Community notices extend thanks from the Travis family for sympathy during recent hardship.
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Balt
Murguia
Mexico City
Carrangi
Mie
Garrigans
Snterior
Mexico
Puela
Alabama
Ala
Leslie West
River of Holly Grove
William Bate
Walker County
Cane Secon
James Morris
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Foral Organization of Associated Industries
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