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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
4
The notice lists advertising rates and terms for the Montana newspaper, naming editor and publisher E. H. McDowell and Associates. It references advance one year subscriptions and price cues, with contact for rates and scheduling.
A clipped OCR entry notes the Ismay Montana post office was entered as second class matter on May 19 under federal act of March 3 1879. The fragment confirms status and official date.
The piece discusses internal Republican divisions over the Payne-Aldrich tariff and Cannonism. It notes insurgent leaders like Senator Bristow Governor Stubbs and Congressman Murdoch opposing the party leaders including Taft Aldrich and Speaker Cannon. It mentions the upcoming state wide primary and insurgent efforts to place candidates on the official party ballot.
The note from Collier's Weekly suggests a faction unsettled by the primary outcome plans to contest via the November election. It highlights ongoing division and a potential second battle if Governor Stubbs is renominated.
Senator Joseph M. Dixon argues at the Dry Farming Congress that Montana will become a major grain producer. He cites 26 million acres open to dry farming, 93 million responsive acres, and a past yield of 24 bushels per acre, predicting Montana could rival North Dakota in wheat output within a decade.
A report describes Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana as a strong Western leader in Washington. A passing remark at his senate office door notes “Senator Dixon, Montana, Entrance Walkin” offering a welcoming sign amid the busy surroundings.
A Billings Gazette quote from a prominent ranchman in Billings notes cattle and sheep in the Yellowstone valley suffer little from current weather. He warns damages could come if the cold spell lasts, but says stock can endure another week of similar conditions. Wool benefits from cold. sheep flocks have ample feed and many offers for ewes and wethers were refused.
The report notes a rare extended cold spell similar to 1892 with ten days of chilling weather. Cattle stowed calves show little loss as herds are better protected this season. Sheep and cattle, fattened from summer grazing, endure the cold more easily now.
The piece notes mild winter hopes while Martin Peterson travels north each Sunday in all weather. Miss Sabey leaves for Wisconsin then Norway to plan her future home. Lars Sabey returns from South Dakota where he worked with a grading crew. Mabel Williams has a new house being built on her claim. Jenson’s coal loading near Mildred spooks a runaway team with no serious damage. William Driskel presses on with the season.
Public notice lists a stray roan mare found September 8 near Plevna with white hind feet and face, about 1000 pounds, front feet shod, branded on the hip, halter and rope, notify F. E. Swendiman. Also land notice from Miles City about Roy Thompson of Ismay seeking final commutation proof for sections in Township 9 N Range 56 E M P Meridian with witnesses listed.
Multiple notices from the U S Land Office at Miles City Montana announce contest actions against homestead entries Nos 5052 03176 and 5321 for parcels in Sections 6 22 and 14 Township 7 9 N Range 56 E 56 and 54 East Meridians. Contestants allege no residence or improvements. Hearings set before U S Commissioner in Ismay and Miles City with publication orders due to service issues.
Sufficient Beier affidavit filed by Antionettre R. Lewis contestant against homestead entry No 0750 dated October 1 1903 for section 26 township 9 north range 55 east M P Meridian. Alleged abandonment and no improvements in six months not due to army service. Hearing set for 10 o clock am January 3 1908 before Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office.
A contest affidavit filed November 13 1909 challenges L E Whitehouse homestead No 4495 for a land parcel in Township 9 North Range 56 K M P Meridian alleging nonresidence lack of improvements and abandonment. Hearing set December 28 1909 before U S Commissioner F Z Gray in Ismay Montana with final hearing January 12 1910 before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office.
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