320 Acre Homestead Law Passes Congress and Roosevelts Signature
The 320 acre homestead bill, introduced by Rep Mondell of Wyoming, passed both houses and received President Roosevelts signature. It allows entry of 320 acres of dry public land in several western states and territories under specified irrigation and cultivation conditions, with staged proof requirements and residency rules. The act also permits designating non irrigable tracts for entry without residence under certain water conditions and outlines cultivation milestones through the fourth year.
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West
Congressman Mondell
Wyoming
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Colorado
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Secretary of the Interior
Montana Legislature Review Flags Bills and Budget
Helena March 10 A review of the late legislature notes several good laws and many mediocre acts, with a costly bill for Montanans. Lincoln County created from Flathead and Libby as the county seat. Debates over a sweeping banking bill, judicial reform, and labor protections mark a session wary of future politics.
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Helena
Mont
United States
Tommy Carter
Lincoln
Flathead
Libby
Montana
Independent journalism vs partisan party organs in modern press
An editorial condemns exclusive party organs and defends independent newspapers that present balanced facts. It lauds Bryan and Roosevelt for promoting broader voter thinking, arguing readers deserve honest, impartial coverage free from partisan manipulation.
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Dawson County
Independent
Bryan
Roosevelt
Dry Farming Bet Aims At World Oats Record
Col E J Bell a Laramie sheepman and dry farmer bets he can raise more oats per acre on his Laramie plains ranch than any similar land worldwide. Alberta syndicate backs the challenge to surpass all world breakfast supply. Bell deposits 10000 dollars as good faith, ready to raise the stakes.
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Laramie Plains
Alberta
Bell
Colonel Bell
Co. Bell
Laramie
Wyoming Plains
West
Col
E. J. Bell
Canada
Billings Calls Dry Farming Congress Meeting for 1909
The Billings Chamber of Commerce issues a call to state leaders and institutions to participate in planning the Dry Farming Congress to be held in Billings in November 1909. Aiming for broad representation, the meeting on March 27 will form the Board of Control to fund and direct publicity and organizing efforts for the state wide event.
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State Board of Education
State Board of Examiners
Billings
Boards of
Montana
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mont
Board of Control
Wyoming
Billings Chamber of Commerce
Congress
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H. A. Frank
Silver Bow County
Supreme
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Custer County
Butte
Amalgamated Copper Company
Standard Oil
New Jersey
the Independent Newspaper
Lakin Brothers
Miles City
Sage Creek Co
Forsyth
Hotel Olive Building
C. B. Towers Company
Miles City, Mont
Geo. W. Burt
J. W. Stith
W. A. Brubaker
PF. P. Reiley
State Bank OF Terry
Terry, Montana
David Bickle
J. B. Kempton
Alfred Wright
Geo. W. Burt Harve Robinson
Geo. T. Gipson
Lon Fluss Geo
Reid
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