Montana Adopts New Textbooks for State Schools
Superintendent F. J. Livingston led the Montana textbook commission in Helena as they adopted new readers and grammars for grades one through eight. Prices are expected 10 to 35 percent lower, with replacements as needed and about one percent of school expenditures spent on books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
F. H. Livingston
Montana Textbook Commission
Helena
Montana
Helena Record Herald
State House
American Book Company
Ginn and Company
Lyons and Carnahan
Winston
Houghton and Mifflin
Stone
MacMillan
American Book
Ginn
Scribner's
1 Commission
Rand
Jinor
Scribmer
Lyman
F. J. Livingston
Wolf Point
Elizabeth Irekind
Reading matter needed for winter by Com bee clan
Secretary Gordon reports many applications for old magazines to fill long winter evenings. Contributions to his office have fallen off, and many people still need reading matter. He asks donations of magazines no longer in use for distribution to those in need.
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Gordon
Combee Clan
Contested Will Involving J W Schnitzler Attorney Seeks Probate Delay
A will contest was filed December 19 against the late Senator J W Schnitzler of Freid by John M Kline for Marie Ewy of Jordan sister of the deceased. Robert J Purcell son of Marie Ewy and an Jordan attorney discussed the matter in town. Probate was postponed from December 20 with no new date set. The Schnitzler estate is described as large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Schnitzler
Freid
John M. Kline
Marie Ewy
Jordan
Robert J. Purcell
Schnitzler
Washington hearing on Montana oil rate
R J Coughlin president of Westland Oil stated the Interstate Commerce Commission set January 16 for a formal hearing in Washington on the freight rate case against Westland. The proposal would cut gasoline freight from the Mid continental field to Northeast Montana by about two and a half cents per gallon. The report from the Wolf Point original hearing recommended the rate change. Several officials and editors from Montana towns attended the briefing.
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R. J. Coughlin
Westland Oil Company
Westland Company
Mie Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Commission
Wolf Point
Fe T
Weatland
Bainville Suffers Destructive Fire Destroys Multiple Buildings
A major blaze in Bainville last evening destroyed the Saveway store and adjacent structures including the Bain hotel the Bluebird theatre a restaurant and a pool hall. Firefighters faced heavy flames from an overheated stove with risk to the depot and limited protection hindered quick containment. Total losses not yet determined.
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Bainville
Saveway
Bain
Bluebird Theatre
Chevalier Sings Seven New Hits in Love Me Tonight
Maurice Chevalier headlines the Reuben Mumoviian production Love Me Tonight at the Liberty Theatre singing seven of ten numbers written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Nadine MacDonald joins with five numbers and appears with Chevalier in Love Me Tonight. Cast members Charlie Ruggles Charles Butterworth Myron Loy Audrey Smith and others perform throughout the film with titles including Mimi Lover A Woman Needs Something Like That The Man for Me The Son of a Gun is Nothing But a Tailor and Isn’t It Romantic. Readgers and Wart are noted for their Broadway work including A Connecticut Yankee.
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Maurice Chevalier
Reuben Mumoviian
Liberty Theatre
Chevalier
Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart
Broadway
Desnette MacDonald
Jorge
Charlie Ruggles
Charles Butterworth
Myron Loy
Audrey Smith
Mimi
KGCX Broadcasts Christmas Greetings at Wolf Point
Listeners are reminded that a Christmas greetings program will be broadcast over Station KGCX in Wolf Point from 12 00 to 12 30 Mitstis day.
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KGCX
Wolf Point
Beer Measure Passes House in Historic Prohibition Reversal
The House approved the Collier beer bill 230 to 165, legalizing 8.2 percent brew and signaling the start of the end for prohibition. Cheers rang as Speaker Garner announced the vote. senators face a tougher fight amid dry opposition and potential general liquor tax debates.
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Washington
House
Collier
Senate
Leavitt Bill Aid for Merchants Aims Credit Corp
Congressman Leavitt introduces a bill in the Inner House to amend the Emergency Relief and Construction Act. It would authorize creation of a merchant credit corporation with 5 million dollars paid-up capital to lend or advance funds to retail merchants at fair and equitable rates.
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Leavitt
Scout Gardner Brownlee Elevated to Eagle Rank
An Eagle Court of Honor was held Wednesday at the school gym where Scout Gardner Brownlee earned the rank after faithful service and extensive work. Scouting leaders and committee members, including Scout Master Clifford Joryson and Mr Johnson, presided as Brownlee received the Eagle insignia and a new scout troop was formed under the Blane club sponsorship.
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Clifford Joryson
Roy Seonik
Gardner Brownlee
Scout Brownlee
Mr. Johnson
Pathielass
Secate
Hohe
Dwicht Tada
Charles
Johnson
Denali Johnson
John More
Harrisus
Marlor Henry Lowe James Cordes
Alvie Jeachaen
Ordean Olena
Saxton Saderson
MM. Johison
Ant Gardner Brownlee
Janine
Mrs Gustafson Dies. Survived by Husband and Three Children
Mrs. A. W. Gustafson of Bain inherited with Monday’s division and funeral services held Thursday. L. M. Clayton conducted the services. Mrs. Gustafson is survived by her husband and three children, the oldest about sixteen.
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A. W. Gustafson
A. W. Gustateon
Bainele
L. M. Clayton
National liquor sale rights could return saloon trade
The quotation argues that once states regain authority to sell liquor, the saloon era could reemerge nationwide. It contends the question is being pushed back to the states, with the implication that prohibition might unravel as authority shifts.
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Leaght
Montana
Heer
Evans
Burtuss Hall
Sinclair
North Dakota
Johnson
South Dakota
Christophersa
Williamson
Syalat
Minnesota
Borah
Monday Business Place Closures In Wolf Point
Local notice states business places in Wolf Point will close next Monday December 2 to observe holiday hours as Sundays are. It notes no action taken for Monday January 2.
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Wolf Point
Influenza Epidemic Hits Montana and Nation
An influenza epidemic sweeps the United States, crippling eastern Montana. Schools close in Scobey Plentywood and Glendive with hundreds ill. Haynes reports widespread illness. Dec 12 to Dec 19 sees 144 deaths in southern cities and 307 the previous week elsewhere.
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United States
Montana
Wall Point
Glendive
Hayre
Ertry
Senate votes seed feed loan leniency bill
Washington December 21 the senate passed a bill by Senator Benatar of South Dakota authorizing the secretary of agriculture to adjust seed feed and crop loan debts. The measure would permit collections extensions and compromises to allow small payments or extended terms at the secretary’s discretion. House approval was sought by Representative Leavitt of Montana.
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Washinictan
Senate
Benatar Notheck
South Dakota
Aericwiture
Delta
Norbeck
Moneure
Leavitt
Montana
Coughlin rate argument in Montana hearing details
The second radio address installment explains a May 31 hearing at Wolf Point before Examiner Haden on a Westland Oil Company complaint. It recounts intervening oil companies, involved attorneys, and efforts to extend Mid Continent refined petroleum freight rates into northeastern Montana. The piece notes the cost and effort borne by Westland Oil and mentions continued coverage on page six.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Haden
Wolf Point
Westland Oil Company
Mid Comtinent
Montana
Intergeed
Westland Ol Company
Ackel
Wry
Elier
Westland of Company
Westland
Naturelly
Great Railway Company
Ap Ud
Great Peartiers
Wits State
New York City
Chicago
Ponca City
Kansas City
Fromm
Wyoming
North Dakota
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Santa Claus
Rae Ei Pai
J. W. Schnitzler Will
A. S. Hier
Bainble
Helen Laird
Butte Public Schools
G. E. Kidder
Grendive
Irvin Collins
Roundup
E. F. Bunker
Bozeman
Will A. Campbell
Wditer
the Independent
President
White House
Houe
John N. Garner
Damalt
James Chinnon, Jr
Brownlee
Coughlin
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