Three Year Homestead Bill Aims to Ease Residence Rules
A Washington dispatch reports Senate Public Lands committee favoring Borah three year homestead bill and Jones six month leave of absence proposal. The measure would let homesteaders leave land after six months of each year of residence, enabling title after three summer cultivations and winter away from property. Committee unanimity signals likely passage. the bill targets enlargement and 160 acre homesteads amid public support and criticism of current laws.
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Borgh
Idaho
Congress
Washington
Anaconda Standard
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Borah
Montana 1912 Year Book From State Bureau
The Montana Bureau of Agriculture Labor and Industry under J. M. Hall has compiled the 1912 Year Book titled Montana. The 300 plus page volume covers scenery, agricultural progress, and general information about the state. Citizens may request a copy from Commissioner Hall in Helena while editions last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agriculture, Labor, and Industry
J. M. Hall
Bureau
Montana
Knowlton Club Meetings Show Local Activity
The Tannen Baum Literary Society meets February 2 to discuss whether slavery harmed the South. A Mothers Club gathering is set for February 3 at Mrs Wayland Wood’s home to discuss Habits. A Knowlton Hall dance was held February 26 with music by Jerry and Chlie. masqued ball may draw youth if weather allows. Frank Bunn returns from Baker Farmers Institute and plans to try suggested stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannen Baum Literary Society
Mothers Club
Wayland Wood
Knowlton
Knowlton Hall
Fen
Jerry and
Chlie
Frank Bunn
Baker
Farmers’ Institute
Frank
W. World
Why Men Stare in a World of Fashion and Rumor
A satirical verse critiques women’s fashion and public gaze, noting spangles, bracelets, powder, paint, and elaborate garb. It mocks sensational reporting that scorns modesty while praising the newspaper’s restraint in omitting harsher details about a man’s scandal.
Correction of county indebtedness table and local notices
A Baker Sentinel correction fixes Custer county table data showing 18 million valuation and 219 thousand bonded debt to read 0.122 percent and lists Fergus Ravilli Yellowstone and others. The issue also reports renovations at Custer blacksmith shop, a cow loss near Montana, and a 1911 civil action in Ismay Township where J W Zook sues George Davis for 79.64 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Fergus
Ravilli
Yellowstone
Alias Summons Ismay Township Justice Court
The State of Montana to Samuel S Irving Jr defendant you are summoned to appear before Justice J Prindle in Ismay on February 5 1912 at 1:00 pm to answer a civil action filed by M M L B Clark plaintiffs for 298 55 dollars for goods and merchandise furnished in 1911 with costs if you fail judgment will be entered against you for the stated amount and costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
State of
Montana
J. &. Prindle
Custer
Ismay
J. W. Zook
A. D
J. E. Prinde
Justice of the Peace
Ju E. Prindle
M. M
L. B. Clark
Samuel
Irving, Jr
J. FE. Prindle
A.p
Samuel S.irving, Jr
Walsh Files Final Commutation Proof for Montana Homestead
William E. Walsh of Westmore Montana filed Final Commutation Proof for his 1910 Homestead Entry No 08017 in section 32 township 7 north range 5 east M P Meridian. The hearing before W R Barber U S Commissioner Baker Montana is set for March 11 1912 with witnesses Tred Livingood Harry Thayer Julia Aigsbee and Mr Higbee all listed from Westmore Montana.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Miles City
Mont
William E. Walsh
Westmore
Montana
M. P. Meridian
W. R. Barber
Baker
von the
Tred ‘Livingvod
Harry Thayer
Julia Aigsbee
Mr. "Higbee, Gall
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Canadand
Bough
B. W. Moore
Ismay, Mont
F. M. Schwartz
Mgr
Baker Sentinel
C. P. Silverwale
Conseriot Carper
Main Street
Carpenter- Webster Co
C. J. Millard
Chas
Alias
State of Montana
Justice Court
Ismay Township
J. E. Prindle
Alias Swmmons
Ay Kircher
First National Bank
IS May, Montana
R. L. Anderson
David Bickle
E. J. Armstrong
James Hunter
J. H. Price
Wm. Fulton,w. G. Lang
van Nostrand
Minneapolis Threshers
Universal Gas Tractors
Ismay, Mon
Roundup Coal
Midland Coal & Lumber &Co
Earl E. Gaines
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