Survant Denies Valley County Split Plan in Letter
A candidate for state senator, John Survant, dismisses a circulating Tei opposing Valley County split as false. He states the only possible action would be to create a new county from the east end with Malta as county seat, and criticizes opponents for misrepresenting his position.
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Valley County
Malta
Yeunty
John Survant
Coublian
Tate
Survant Coudivision
Sare Wong
Sugar tariff hearings debate beet sugar price impact
The House Ways and Means Committee hears that beet sugar factories across the American West lower consumer costs by halves of a cent per pound and challenge refinery control. Proponents urge keeping the tariff to protect beet producers and U.S. sugar supply, while opponents warn against weakening domestic production.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Ways and Means
House
Rockies
W. P. Willett
Farm Demonstrators Being Thoroughly Prepared
The article describes the planned nationwide deployment of 150 farm demonstrators, drilled to improve agricultural conditions. It notes the South leading field work success and Tama Jim Wilson ordering thorough preparation before outreach, as corn club members mingle with department staff and officials.
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Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Sie ‘Corn Club
Agricultural’ ‘Department
County division debate wary on Malta faction
Harlem News reports the Independent argues against county division citing tax burdens and needed county offices. John Collins of Blaine county backs the Independent, noting taxpayers’ sentiment while locals doubt the move and oppose splitting Beaverton and Coburg areas.
Home Rule Debate for Philippines Faces Strong Opposition
The Democratic administration backs independence for the Philippines with the Jones bill urging automatic government. Commissioner Quenzon, a native leader, is a noted ally while commercial interests resist a shift in governance. President Taft and Governor General Likely opposed to home rule.
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Philippines
Jones
Quenzon
Aguinaldo
Paftsvho Maidé
Tharkas
The
Alan
Valley County Split Proposal Sparks Legislative Talk
Valley County Dr. division plan seeks to carve off the west from Valley County forming Phillips County named in honor of Hon. B. D. Phillips. Promoters include prominent residents as Helena trip approaches. County leadership anticipates broad public support and no opposition from the parent county.
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Charlie Inte
Clarence Broadbrooks
AL Shaw
Saco
Valley County
Weirsday
Helena
W. Pre
Valley ‘County
Theounty
Phillips
B. D. Phillip
Court Terms Chronicle With Calendar Details
The notice lists terms for multiple counties including Chouteau Blaine Valley and others with fixed dates such as January 21 May etc. The text shows recurring Tuesdays and Thursdays for term sessions across 1913 with variations in county naming and inconsistent spellings.
Electric Bitters Promised To Restore Health And Strength
A vintage advertisement urges readers to resist illness and fatigue by using Electric Bitters. It claims the tonic boosts tone and vigor, prevents breakdown, and improves health from the first dose, with thousands praising its benefits and a 50 cent price guaranteed satisfaction.
Society of Pioneers to Hold Billings Banquet
The Society of Pioneers of Eastern Montana plans its annual banquet in Billings on February 1. Invitations have been sent to members and friends across eastern Montana. The program will feature talks on Montana's early days by longtime residents.
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Billings
Mont
Society ‘of ‘Pioneers of
Montana
Progressives on the Square Print Telegrams From State Representative
In Helena Montana on January 24 and 25 letters show state representative Nelson circulating telegrams and petitions against county division schemes. Attorney General’s opinion blocks new county schemes in the legislature though Nelson mobilizes eastern towns for opposition.
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Nelson
Helena
Mont
C. W. Nelson
Saco
R. T. Cooxincuan
Joan A. Davis
Better Farming Club Forms Among Elmdale Farmers
The Culbertson Searchlight reports farmers around Elmdale have formed a Better Farming Club. They meet bi weekly to discuss topics for mutual benefit and advance the idea that farming, while oldest, needs more study and cooperative effort to improve farmers' prospects and efficiency.
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Culbertson Searchlight
Elmdale
Co-Operative Societies
Mothers Buy Dr King’s New Discovery for Sick Children
An advertisement from Mrs Bruce Crawford of Niagara claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured her sick boy. It boasts safe use for colds throat and lung troubles and says the tonic tastes pleasant. It urges mothers to buy from all druggists.
Minneapolis Sees Montana Trade Surge Predicted
The Minneapol is business outlook cites Rev. Leonard J Christler as predicting large Montana output reaching Minneapolis next season. He says Montana immigration will rise, Canadians and other groups returning home after the three year homestead law, spurring Northwest market activity and new public land action.
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Montana
Milk River
Ioldine
Minneapolis
Leonard J. Christler
Minnnepolis
Jand
Speings
Goapolis
Not Guilty Verdict In Zeb Powers Disturbing the Peace Case
Johnson swore out a warrant charging Zeb Powers with disturbing the peace. Trial was postponed due to absent witnesses and began again Monday. Powers acted as his own attorney and cross examined State witnesses with skill. jury found him not guilty noting only minor disturbance by Powers at the livery barn.
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T. . Johnson
Zeb
Powers
Minnick
Johnson
Colonel Goethals the Goliath of Panama
The piece praises Colonel Goethals praising his Panama Canal work. It notes his influence with Congressional parties and media, and mentions a trip to Trenton New Jersey to discuss with Governor Wilson about the Isthmus project before the locks completion.
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Colonel Goethals
The
Goliath
Panama
Goetethals
Talen
New Jersey
Wilson
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Little Kingdom
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Volun
Alasa
Beaverton
Blaine County
Coburg
John Collins
Independent
Collins
Zis
Harlem News
Valley
Chouteau County
Hill
Jumes
Te Valley
the Society of Pioneers
County Division
Cistomer
L.J. Christler
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