Harvest Festival at Genevieve a Social and Financial Success
The Genevieve Harvest Festival on September 24 raised funds for the hall, netting $239 after expenses. Events included a dance, baskets, fancy work, and multiple races with prizes donated by Saco merchants, plus support from the Saco Co operative Association. The day drew seven carloads of Saco visitors and featured several winning performances by local residents.
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Genevieve
Keeter
Albert Nelson
J. S. Peek
Duncan
H. J. Barton
Saco
Theony
Albert Qualley
Fred Kroeger
Parsons
Harnden
Tony
Geo. Parsons
Mutual Oil Co
Parson
Richard Stickley
Elnor Johnson
Smashed mirror brings a run of bad luck to Ohio tobacco chief
In Cincinnati Ohio James Eshelby president of a local tobacco manufacturer recalls a string of mishaps after a smashed mirror. His auto was stolen that night and a thief later took accessories from his other machine. Burglars also emptied his attic of liquor valued around 4000 dollars. A note with a rabbit foot horse shoe buckeye and four leaf clover offered encouragement.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
James Eshelby
Newt Barears
Eshelby
55 Bushels Corn Grown at Harlem by T M Everett
Harlem Sept 26 Corn estimated to yield 55 bushels to the acre was grown near Harlem by Thomas M Everett. The ears 10 inches long and large in diameter compare favorably with the best Iowa or Kansas product. Mr Everett planted only a small area to test the crop.
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Harlem
Thomas M. Everett
Iowa
Kansas
Everett
Thief Returns Money After Yeast Heist in Billings
P L Kine of Fleischmann Yeast reports a robber stole 20 pounds of yeast from his 616 North Thirtieth street warehouse. The thief sent back $7, including a $5 bill and two 1 cent coins, claiming it was the theft value. The intruder filed off a door staple to bypass the padlock.
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Billings
Sons Reunite With Father Believed Dead Since 1899
Henry Brown, long believed drowned in the 1899 Galveston flood, is reunited with his three sons in Wichita after 28 years apart. The father, living on a Kay County Oklahoma farm, joins G A Brown and the two sons from Wichita and Alaska after learning he survived.
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Wichita
Kan
Galveston
South Dakota
Cape Nome
Alaska
G. A. Brown
Henry Brown
Kay
Oklahoma
Bowdoin Area Notes Include Visits and Socials
Al Bruckner visited Bowdoin last Monday. A dance occurred at the McCreays school house last Saturday. Steve McIntee called at the John Bruckner home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson were at the Wm. Peterson home Sunday. Mrs. John Bruckner stayed with her mother Mrs. John Johnson Saturday night. Mrs. Fred Boushard and Adelore were in town for dental work. Mike Joa plans a Minnesota farm purchase after a short visit. Fred Boushard Lou Knable and Jonas Undheim hauled grain to Bowdoin last week. H D Jewett and Louis Fortin worked on Calander’s threshing machine.
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al Bruckner
McCreays
Steve McIintee
John Bruckner
John Johnson
Wm. Peterson
Fred Boushard
Son Adellore
Mike Joa
Minnesota
Fred
Boushard
Lou . Knable
Jonas Undhiem
Bowdoin
H.D. Jewett
Louis Fortin
Calander
Unjust Criticism Of School Records In Eight Grade Work
Flora Sims defends county schools against claims eight grade records were not kept. She states eighth grade examination standings have always been recorded in a dedicated book since the first exams in Phillips County and calls the criticism unwarranted. The letter, dated Sept 19, 1909, from Forest Hill California, stress her duty to maintain this division of the work.
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Malta
Phillips County
Sims
Forest Hill
California
Great Northern Trains Record August On Time
Havre, Sept. 28. Great Northern Railway operated 5,003 passenger trains in August with 4,972 on time or early, a 98.38 percent on schedule rate. The mountainous routes and heavy Glacier National Park tourist travel contributed to delays for some trips.
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Glacier National Park
County frees seed loan payments for Hill County farmers
Hill County farmers with county seed loans will not face pressure to pay. Commissioners informed elevators that the county releases its interest on enough marketed grain to cover threshing and living expenses for those with no other support. The federal loan extension applies to farmers with five bushels per acre or less, easing repayment stress.
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Havre
Hill County
Prosperity Seen From Industrial Leaders Predicting Growth
New York predicts a speedy prosperity return with broad work prospects. Charles E Bedford president of Vacuum Oil and John Wanamaker merchant say business revival will expand for years. Wanamaker cites expanding advertising and store upgrades while Bedford expects normal conditions by spring amid rising employment at major firms.
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New York
Charles E. Bedford
Vacuum Oil Company
John Wanamaker
Tweek
Mr. Wanamaker
America
Thas
Westinghouse
General Electric
Texas Crude Up 25 Cents to $1.25 a Barrel
In Wichita Falls Texas on September 28 a Texas company raised crude oil price by 25 cents per barrel bringing the new price to 1.25 dollars per barrel.
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Texas
Wichita Falls
Texas Company
Taxpayers Only May Vote in Montana School Elections
Statewide opinions from Attorney General Wellington D. Rankin affirm that only registered taxpayers can vote in Montana school elections. The ruling responds to inquiries from Silver Bow and Meagher counties about constitutionality of last session’s law.
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Helena
Montana
Wellington D. Rankin
George Bourquin
Silver Bow
Charlie Tyman
Meagher
Wolf Point
Fort Peek
James B. Kitch
Mr. Kitch
Great Falls
Bob Gordon
Dixon Proclaims Montana Fire Prevention Day
Governor Joseph M. Dixon designates October 10 as fire prevention day in Montana urging public schools churches and civic groups to promote training and precautions. The proclamation notes that U S fire losses total about 15 000 lives and 500 million dollars annually and calls for educational exercises statewide.
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United States
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Chambers of Commerce
Helena
C. T. Stewart
Unemployment Conference Opens With Harding Address
President Harding formally opens the national unemployment conference in Washington. He warns relief from the public treasury is unlikely and calls for voluntary work programs as the nation seeks a path out of the wartime depression. The gathering includes about fifty industrial, economic, and labor leaders to shape policy.
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Washington
Harding
United States
Commonwealth
River Press
Stampede at Nelson Reservoir Tomorrow Oct 1
Wild west show led by Charlie Parent attracts riders from Canada and the south with outlaw horses, roping displays, and a big dance by the Saco orchestra. Prizes include 52.00 for bucking, 20.00 for steer riding, and free horse race. Venue 1.5 miles west of Jene Akin place. lunch counter and bowery provided. crowds urged to attend.
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Nelson Resevoir
Charlie Parent
Canada
Charlie
Mexico
Saco
Miles City corn show plans announced for November
Miles City announces plans for the eastern Montana corn show to be held November 17 18 and 19. An executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce says the event will be better than previous years as eastern Montana's corn industry grows in significance.
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Great Falls
First National Bank of
Denton
Dillon
Dixon
Flathead-Indian Reservation
Montana
Arlee
Sti. Regis
Hot Springs
Miles City
Woman's Club Meeting Recommends School Music Fund Drive
At the September meet at Mrs. Nek son's home the club discussed improving lace for growing children and endorsed adding music to schools. A fund drive with a October 1 food sale at the drug store will support purchasing a Victorola or Edison machine for classroom use. New members Madanris Banks and Dalquist joined. next meeting at Mrs. Sestak on October 8 will cover Americanization led by Mrs. Anderson and Miss Flegan.
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C. W. Nekson
C. E. Taylor
Madanris Banks
Dalquist
Hinsdale News Notes Departing Editors Sell Local Paper
Henry Bodery arrives in serious condition from Roenas farm seeking treatment. Lewistown seologist H G Kleinschmidt visits to discuss Bowdoin dome drilling with Dr Cabbage. Hinsdale editors Frank Tooke and wife sell the Tribune to Art Van Wagenen of Yacony and move to Hamilton Montana after a testimonial dance. Van Wagenen ex-Theony Review editor starts this week’s Hinsdale edition.
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Henry Bodery
Roenas Farm
H. G. Kleinschmidt
Lewistown
Cabbage
Bowdoin Dome
Frank Tooke
Hinsdale
The
Tribune
Art van Wagenen
Yacony
Hamilton
Montana
Western News
Tooka
Majestic Theater
van Wagenen
Theony Review
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Dick Hybeck
Rudy Hamry
Rognas Lumber Co
Jack O’brien
John Sontherlamd
Lawerence Johnson
Wesley Wright
Bud Harris
Bud .Harxis
Banx
Lovall
Srill Cate
Roy Horester
Sestik Bros Meat Market
J. C. Lindloom
Maud Keefer
Jack Fetterman
Svea
Wind
Saeco Orchestra
Midh Shf
T. M. Everett
Harb News
Great Northern
State Department of Agriculture
John M. Davis
R.C. McCutcheon
American Federation of Labor
Nelson Reservoir
Miles
Womans Club
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