Merry Time at Swanson's Bridge Sabbath School
Rain could not dampen a day at Swanson's inviting all members of the Bridge Sabbath School for a noon to afternoon gathering. Mrs Swanson and Mr Virgil Swanson hosted a hearty dinner games and a social with ice cream and cake honoring Children’s Day on June 29. President Wilson signaled a canal visit after Congress adjourns with a probable September or October date and Col Goethals offered to delay water set into the canal if needed to accommodate the President.
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Bridge
Virgil Swanson
Arid
Siva Anson
Wilson
Congress
Goethals
Billings and County Grading Crew Progress Across Yellowstone Trail
In Billings Montana on June 23 county officials praise the new road grading apparatus. The Yellowstone County Commissioners use a catapillar tractor two road graders and a camp on wheels to push a main trunk line west toward the county line. They plan to finish feeders as they move east along the Yellowstone Trail.
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Billings
Montana
Yellowstone County
County roads progress credited to new engine and graders
County crews report rapid road work with the new engine and graders chalking up nearly a mile of roadway daily. The effort highlights improved productivity and local infrastructure expansion as crews push to advance county improvements.
Postmaster General Differences Highlight Policy Shifts
The article recalls two Postmasters General, Hitchcock and Burleson, differing on strategy and the Post Office's finances. Hitchcock's red paint order was rescinded by Burleson, who now has paintmen daubing wagons dark green. It notes broader efforts to improve the service despite potential deficits and reflects national sympathy for reform under the current Administration.
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Frank M. Hitchcock
Burleson
Hitchcock
Post Office Department
Southwest
Political currents and party unity under President Wilson
The piece discusses Democratic loyalty to President Wilson, noting no real opposition within Congress and a calm White House leadership. It mentions traditional party figures reluctant to oppose his policies and references ongoing tariff debates shaping party unity and strategy.
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Congress
Wilson
White House
Taft
Roosevelt
Mcclinsey
Harrison
Clevland
Sinal
Thorough Senate lobby inquiry unsettles Washington trust
The Senate Committee investigation reveals how legislation is influenced by lobbyists, shedding light on methods used to press commercial and agricultural interests. Disclosures provoke concern about beneficial outcomes for worthy representatives and the processes that bring plans to Congress.
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Senate Committee
Washington
Thian
Congress
Oldest Inhabitant Echoes in Democratic Harmony in Capital
In the memory of the oldest inhabitant the capital records a sustained harmony within Democratic circles. The note highlights a shared spirit and unity across factions as the party moves forward.
Contest Notice in Montana Homestead Entry Challenge
Department of the Interior notices Thomas Reece Gray of Saco Montana filed June 19 1913 to contest Susan J South Amenia North Dakota homestead entry serial 010609 approved April 9 1915 for northwest and southwest quarters section 34 and section 33 township 2 north range 34 east Montana meridian alleging non residence and failure to cultivate by the entryman leading to possible cancellation action.
Notice of Contest by Interior on Homestead Entry
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Glasgow Montana June 16 1913 to Albert A Abbe of Saco Montana. Frank A Seitz of Saco Valley county Montana filed June 16 1913 to contest and cancel homestead entry No 09196 made March 26 1910 for Si 1 Les 33 wp55N Ree 32E Montana Meridian. Grounds allege Abbe never resided nor cultivated or improved land and has abandoned it. He may be heard in person or by registered mail with service proof by affidavit and postmaster receipt to the address on file.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Glasgow
Mont
Albert A Abbe
Saco
Montana
Frank A. Seitz
Valley County
Montana Meridian
Albert A. Abbe
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Truman M Patten
Sune
Suly
Department of the’ Interior
U.S. Land Office
Susan J. South
Amenia
N. Dak
Thomas Reece’ Gray
Twoman
Meridian
Truman M, Patten
Register
Bank Bank
THE
First National Bank
John K. Bell
Harry A. Vagz
E. Taylor
Robert Abel
Harry A. Wagg
Gashier
E. L. Wallace
Wm. H. Taylor
Navy
Brown
Copenhagen
Serge
Saco Dry Goods
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