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Turbulent County Conventions Stir Debate on Taxation and Roads
Terry Montana Sept 21 1908 a letter critiques Custer county Republican and Democratic conventions over tax policy road spending and hospital plans. It argues minor reforms failed to curb taxes while noting disputes about redistricting and county finances. The piece also recounts Musselshell river frontier life including the 1868 siege and the grisly clash with Sioux, vividly detailing Lifes.
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Custer County
Legislative Assembly
Mani
Montana
Custer
Board of County Commissioners
Custer” County
Thes
Republican County Convention
W. B. Jordan
Bryan
J. W. Stirs
Terry, Mont
Missouri
Montanai
Upper
Union Pacific Railroad
Peter Koch
Munselshell Post
Musselshell
Johnson
Virginia City
Koch
Mustelshall
Musselshell River