Great Northern Exhibit Rushed to Minneapolis by Fast Mail Trains
Immigrant agents aided a rushed effort to move a large agricultural exhibit from Wenatchee Valley apples to Minneapolis. A warehouse fire threatened the display, but the exhibit was attached to a fast mail train and delivered in time for the land show, with workers hustling day and night to set up at the armory.
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J ‘Northern
Winneapolis
Wehatchiee
Wenatchee Valley
Armory
Montana canal project bids sought for 46 miles of Vandalia South Canal
The Reclamation Service advertises sealed bids for the milk river project in Montana. Work involves excavating about 91 000 cubic yards of material. Proposals must be in by December 2.
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Orty-Six
Vandaliaouth
Montana
Matrimonial Agency Case Feeds Divorce Quest
A man seeks divorce claiming his wife used a matrimonial agency to secure her husband through a broker. He argues the exchange bargains were misrepresented and that a home produced article was better. The piece critiques home industry and local sourcing.
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Soho
Ita
Soo Railway right of way plats filed in Valley County
Representatives of the Soo railway filed plats with the local land office for a right of way extending from the east boundary of section 13 in township 36 range 58 west through sections 36-5 and 36-56 about eight miles from Plentywood. Additional rights further west are believed but not included in the filings.
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Soo Railway
Dakota Line
Soo Company
Plentywood
Valley Co. News
Large scale postoffice raid targets 173 suspects
Washington reports postoffice inspectors and United States marshals launched widespread raids in 72 cities to arrest 173 individuals accused of using mail to promote criminal medical practices or sale of drugs and instruments for illicit use. Chief Inspector Robi Sharp led a 390-strong force in this extensive operation, the largest in federal agency history. Authorities cite Pacific coast crime as a hotbed and emphasize stringent municipal and state law enforcement in the east.
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Washington
Postoffice
United States
United’ “States
Robi Sharp
Post Office Department
Post Office
Pacific Coast
Fourth Class Postmasters and Patronage Debate
The article notes President Wilson will face pressure to revoke his predecessor’s order placing fourth class postmasters in the classified service. Democrats in Washington argue civil service is overextended and will likely seek to remove government positions for members of their party.
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Wilson
Washington
Directors to be elected in Lower Milk River Water Users Assoc
Malta voters urged to elect two directors Monday December 2 for the Lower Milk River Water Users Association. The note highlights large project contracts and the importance of informed votes, with landowners under the reclamation act eligible to vote and Saco lacking a local director.
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Lower Milk River Water Users Association
Malta
Dee
Saco
Roosevelt Opposes Fusion With Old Parties in NY Conference
Theodore Roosevelt and Oscar S. Straus told a general conference of progressive state leaders that fusion with anti union forces is not acceptable. Roosevelt said progressives must stand united, rejecting cooperation with either old party and urging independent action in future elections.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Oscar S. Straus
Roogevelt
Vrt
Ms Ees
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
River Press
Changes Hands in Saco Local Paper Sale
Independent notice states W W W Coon has sold his stock and ranch interests in the paper to Mer A W Miller. The paper continues under the same name and publication stay. Miller is a well known figure to the people of Saco and takes over ownership.
Secretary Knox Travels North Dakota Across Montana
Secretary Knox journeys from Seattle to Washington along the Great Northern Railway observing North Dakota and Montana wheat farming and idle lands. He notes vast uncultivated areas and remarks on rural poverty contrasted with industrial sites near Williston and the Pacific Northwest.
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Philander Knox
Seattle
St. Paul
Great Northern Ry
Ahe
W. Washingo
Wenatchee Valley
Inland Empire
Amerca
Saco Newspaper Aims to Deliver Live News and Public Service
The editor pledges to provide readers with timely newspaper coverage that protects and promotes citizens' interests in Saco and surrounding area. He strives to earn patrons' business and goodwill through diligent reporting and service.
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Saco
War News Reports on Slaughter of Turks
The item depicts a brutal World War I scene with vivid claims of Turkish slaughter and a cautionary note about sensational reports. It reflects wartime propaganda and harsh rhetoric typical of period dispatches.
Bank of Billings funds dairy cow program in Montana
The Merchants' Bank of Billings allocates 10000 dollars to buy dairy cows to sell to farmers at cost. Repayment planned as half the cream produced at the Bozeman creamery. Farmers receive loans at six percent interest. Dairy Day at Farmers' Week in Bozeman next January to discuss promoting dairying.
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Bozeman
Merchants’ Bank of Billings
Montana
Noted Agriculturist to Speak at Bozeman Farmers Week
Hon P G Holden of Iowa travels to Montana for Farmers Week and Country Life Convention at Bozeman in January He is known for the Better Corn propaganda that reportedly boosted Iowa’s wealth He will address the Montana Seed Growers Association and the Grange meeting there
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Bozeman
P. G. Holden
Iowa
Montana
Farmers
Country ‘Life
Holden
eed Growers’ _Association
Grange
Bozeniani Hosts Major State Agricultural Meeting
January dates mark one of the largest state agricultural gatherings. Officials from Bozeniani announced the event will draw numerous farmers, exhibitors, and industry leaders to discuss crops, livestock, and rural development.
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Bozeniani
Notice of Election in Maltay Montana 1912
Notice of Election announces the directors election for a three year term and other stockholders business. Dated in Maltay Montana November 1912 at the secretary B W Brothwall office. Proceedings occur at the town office in Wal State Montana to attend other proper stockholders business.
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B. W. Brothwall
Wal
Montana
Maltay Montanz
Passe
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