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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1909
Page
4
Opinion argues Montana should value all property fairly for tax revenue. It cites mines and Northern Pacific railroad as undertaxed and urges equal taxation of corporations to prevent needing constitutional amendments. The writer challenges press coverage and calls for equitable valuation to fund state government.
The state urges caution toward sudden speculative investment in Montana lands. It argues Montana offers genuine opportunity for home seekers and investors on sound business footing, pledges not to attract boom methods, and recommends visiting the region to assess its potential before committing.
The Billings Gazette cautions investors to investigate thoroughly before committing to lands or industries in Montana. It warns that fertile areas and thriving sectors do not guarantee overall prosperity, and buyers must avoid misrepresentation by conducting careful scrutiny to prevent disaster. The piece emphasizes self-responsibility in due diligence.
The article lauds the completed sixth transcontinental railroad in the United States. It notes rail expansion drives settlement, prosperity, and immigration, and highlights the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound extension as a key educational symbol of development with focus on heavy traffic and low costs to attract passenger service.
The Minneapolis Journal prints a series on Montana and its resources prepared by a special representative. He has traveled the state gathering statistics to boost trade relations between Minneapolis and Montana, promising mutual benefits.
The San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys in California produce profitable grain with just twelve to eighteen inches of rainfall. The editor notes an area about 250 miles long and 60 miles wide, where moisture conserving methods without irrigation yield measurable profits.
The article notes barley success depends on rainfall distribution across the growing season. Southern California areas and coast valleys near San Francisco with moderate rainfall may not achieve equal yields. Foothill and shallow, sloping soils may struggle even with ten inches of rain.
A city list details Ismay taxpayers led by First National Bank with 8698.53 and J C Fethous at 2200 11, followed by Geo W Burt 2077 54 and Bickle Bros 124 83 among others including N A Eggleston Earlingburt Co Milwaukee Land Co Mid land Coal and Lumber Co A K Stiles Chas McKay and several individuals with smaller amounts.
Hon George W Burt visited the city yesterday and voiced optimism about the Custer county water power project. He predicts tangible progress by spring and says Ismay may become a key town as eastern Custer county fills with new residents. He notes bountiful crops and anticipates railroads bringing major changes in the county over the next two years.
A roan mare about 1000 pounds disappeared from Plevna on September 8. She has white hind feet and a white face, front feet shod with slip shoes, hind feet with wide calk shoes. She was wearing a halter and rope and is branded on the hip. notify EF Swendiman.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway advocates settlement and immigration to the region urging farmers dairymen stockmen and merchants to relocate. It highlights fertile soil good climate affordable start costs and asks residents to write home with practical details to attract new settlers and help build up the area.
The OCR fragment mentions Haynes an immigration agent and addresses in Chicago including the Mari quiette Building and OMNY. It lacks a coherent event or verifiable actions to summarize a news item.
A contest notice from the United States Land Office Miles City Montana dated November 4 1908 announces George G Green as contestant against Samuel Randall holding homestead entry No 03176 for SE 14 Section 22 Township 9N Range 56E M P Meridian The notice states Randall did not build reside or improve the land and that the abandonment was not due to military service A publication order follows for appearance December 16 1909 and a final hearing January 3 1910 before the U S Land Office officials in Miles City Montana with publication due to service difficulties.
Antionette R. Lewis files a contest against Frank P. Lewis home stead entry No. 0750 for Section 26 Township 9 North Range 55 West Montana. Hearing set for December 15 1909 in Ismay with final hearing January 3 1910 in Miles City. Publication ordered due to inability to serve personally.
Earl E Gaines files contest against homestead entry No 4495 by L E Whitehouse for land in section 22 township 9 north range 55 east. Hearing set for December 28 1909 at Ismay Montana before U S Commissioner F Z Gray, final hearing January 12 1910 before the Register and Receiver at Miles City Land Office.
Department of the Interior notice announces Roy Thompson of Ismay Montana filed final commutation proof to claim land described as section 34 township 9 North range 56 East M P Meridian. Proof to be made before U S Commissioner Felix Z Gray at Ismay Montana on December 13, 1909. Witnesses listed: W F Moulton G P Ellingson Aaron Thompson William Salmon All residents of Ismay Montana. n10-d8- A Kircher Register.
A contest affidavit filed by Ralph Higbe challenges Sydney Dailey on Homestead Entry 5321 for NW 1 4 NW 1 4 Section 14 Township 8 North Range 56 East, Montana. Dailey allegedly did not build a residence or make improvements as required, with a hearing scheduled in a Montana land office.
The United States Land Office in Miles City Montana proceeds with a notice of publication for a contest. The contestant filed affidavits on November 4, 1909 but failed to show proper service. the notice must be given by August deadline as ordered by the register.
Jordal E. Johnson of Ismay Montana filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof for land described as SW 1-4 NE 1-4 NW 1-4 SE 1-4 N1-2 SW 1-4 Section 20 Township 9N Range 56E M P meridian before Felix Z Gray U S Commissioner Ismay on December 8 1909 Witnesses named Carl Stotts Stickney F A Priess Burt Curtice all of Ismay Montana.
William Fisher sues to cancel Mary Goheen homestead entry No 4931 filed March 16 1908 for sections 30 township 10 north range 55 east M P Meridian alleging no residence or improvements. Notice sets December 14 1909 as appearance before U S Commissioner at Ismay and December 30 1909 for final hearing at Miles City Land Office.
States Land Office issues contest notice to Martin Hariflel against Charles Kettleson for lands in Section 18 Township 9 North Range 56 West Montana. Contestant alleges lack of residence or improvements by contestee. hearing set for December 2 1908 and final hearing December 13 1909 in Miles City. Publication ordered due to inability to personally serve notice.
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