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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
4
Ismay J. A. McKinley is named as publisher with L. A. Conser serving as editor and manager in the newspaper’s masthead, outlining key leadership for the publication.
Ismay community notes show regular club meetings led by President J E Prindle and Secretary L A Cons er. The column reports on business dealings, property transfers, a new store proposal, a saloon sale to Frank Simpson, construction plans by W D Hubbard, surveying work by BK Sparks party, and local political fundraising featuring James G Ramsay’s bid for clerk of district court.
A rural field note argues that despite a harsh drought across the plains from North Dakota to Minnesota, settlers should endure. It cites uneven rainfall, desertlike soil, and past migrations to emphasize resilience and future harvests in South Dakota and neighboring states.
The Saturday Evening Post discusses bank deposit insurance as a Republican idea with Mr. Bryan’s support. A January House Banking bill required banks to place five percent with the Treasury to fund guaranteed deposits. Critics warn against government backing of banks while Republicans tout experience and supervision as insufficient.
Helena and its small Napoleonic economy face a cut in funds as the Guardian urges abolishing the inspector of police. The governor acts as judge with little business, while the lone surgeon warns that losing staff would endanger the remote colony.
Department of the Interior notice from Miles City Montana September 4 1908 states John W Laney Kalaka Montana filed intent to make final proof to establish a desert land claim for sections in Township 2 N Range 2 M M in Ekalaka Montana. Final proof to be before M O Tracy U S Commissioner October 31 1908 with witnesses Sven Olsen Joseph Lane George R Elder Peter Sjoblom all of Ekalaka Montana.
Elijah A. Mulkes heir of Carney Mulley of Ekalaka Montana filed for final proof on 160 acres of unsurveyed land described by metes and bounds in T 5 N R o b M P M. The hearing occurs October 31 1908 before U S Commissioner M O Tracy at Ekalaka. Witnesses listed as Dana McKay William J Wagner Edward A Hamilton and Wm F H Roberts all of Ekalaka Montana.
Nettie L. Robinson of Preston Montana has filed intent to make Final Commutation Proof for the NW quarter Section 8 Township N Range 60 E Montana principal meridian. Proof to be presented before Register and Receiver U S Land Office Miles City Montana on October 9 1908. Witnesses: S Ford Robinson Estella Thomas Cyrus B Jennings Ernest Harrs all of Preston Montana. A Kirchler Register.
United States Land Office Miles City notices the Northern Pacific Railway Company of St Paul Minnesota has filed on August 24 1908 to select Lots 1 and 2 and the south half of the northeast quarter of Section 2 in Township 10 North Range 538 M P M totaling 160.15 acres under a July 1 1808 act. Adverse claimants and objectors must file affidavits in Miles City by October 2 1908. 18 22 A Kircher Register.
Margaret Austfather of Ekalaka Montana filed intent to make final homestead proof for Section 19 Township 3 North Range 6 West Montana Principal Meridian. Proof to be made before M O Tracy at Ekalaka on November 11 with witnesses Walter Anderson Jr William P Johnson Charles Hemerson John Johnson all residents of Ekalaka. Registration by A Kircher Register.
Notice is given that Robert Tacavitt of Ismay Montana filed intent to make Final Commutation Proof for his Homestead Entry No 4253 in Section 2, Township 9 North Range 55 East Montana. The proof will be before U S Commissioner Felix Z Gray at Ismay Montana on October 1 1908. Participants Frank Cass W D Hubbard Chas deGraffenried and A C Smith of Ismay Montana. A Kirch er Register.
The time for the registration of qualified electors in Election District No 3 is set for several precincts including Ismay Baker Renns Ranch Fallon Stansons Blatchford and Terry with dates Oct 13 to Oct 20 to 26. Registration ends Oct 26 at 10 PM before the November 3 1908 general election. J C Braley registr y agent.
If you want a Real Live Member in the next Legislature vote for J. A. McKinley editor The Terry Tribune Real Islats Improved Ranch and Farm Lands Homestead locations See us J. BE. PRINDLE For Rent Furnished rooms Apply at The Eggleston office upstairs.
McKinley editor of The Terry Tribune advertises a proposition to sell land and build homes with easy payments. The notice invites readers to look up details and mentions J. J. Prindle.
Famous animal trainer George Conklin discusses gentleness in training and avoiding sudden actions. He recalls hospitality in Scotland and a Scottish crowd at a New York circus, noting a friendly yet startling moment as a host advised a friend to move forward.
The article reports Bulgaria declaring war on Turkey following its October 6 declaration of independence signed by Prince Ferdinand. It notes teletyped copies of the document and British Foreign Office reactions. It also mentions expected Turkish attacks on Adrianople and a massing of forces near the capital.
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