Ismay Weekly Newspaper Details and Publication Entry
The Ismay weekly in Custer County Montana issued every Wednesday with E H McDowell as editor and J E Prindle as manager. Advertising rates available on request and subscriptions payable in advance. One year price two dollars six months one dollar twenty five cents. The Ismay entered as second class matter May 19 1908 at Ismay Montana post office under the 1879 act.
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Ismay
Montana
Congress
Carter or Clark in Montana Senate Fight
The Montana senate race narrows to Carter for the Republicans and ex Senator Clark for the Democrats. The piece argues both men represent wealth and corruption money, calling for an alternative and urging voters to replace them with a candid figure who will serve the state honestly.
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United States
Montana
Carter
Clark
National Congress
Gov. Norris
Pray
Hill and Corn Prize for Montana Youth Crop
The Montana papers praise James J. Hill for a 1000 prize to youths who raise the best corn on one eighth of an acre. The writer questions Hill’s motive, suggesting the contest serves to attract settlers and boost traffic on his railroad amid high freight rates.
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Montana
James J. Hill
Hill
Farmers Press Rail Freight Reform Request
The author questions rail charges on transporting crops to market and calls for reductions by major systems like the Great Northern. They commend Mr. Hill's generosity but urge significant freight cuts to benefit the state, asserting broad public support for action.
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Hill
Great Northern
Tariff and Wool Costs Put Pressure on U S Sheep
Richard Washburn Child argues that despite high wool production, per person wool supply remains minimal and tariff costs burden Americans. He notes decline in U S sheep numbers since 1903, with little net growth under protection and a heavy tax that fails to boost domestic wool output.
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Senator Warren
Wyoming
Congress
United States
Richard Washburn Child
Wool and Range Conflict Echoes in Wyoming History
George C. Morris recounts the 1909 Spring Creek raid in Tensleep country where seven armed cattlemen attacked a sheep camp, killing three, burning two bodies, and destroying sheep. He notes post raid penalties, five of seven raiders jailed with sentences up to life, set against a backdrop of open range law versus new homesteaders and immigrant farmers.
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Wyoming
Spring Creek
Tensleep
Rawlins
George C. Morris
Pacific Monthly
Ismay Commercial Club Regular Meetings Schedule
Ismay Commercial Club holds regular meetings on the first and third Mondays each month. J. E. Prindle serves as President and J. Arnstrong as Secretary.
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Ismay Commercial Club
J. E. Prindle
J. Arnstrong
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