Republicans Name Coolidge and Dawes at Cleveland Convention
The Republican National Convention in Cleveland nominated Calvin Coolidge for president and Charles G. Dawes for vice president on the first and third ballots respectively. Frank Lowden declined the second ballot, Hoover briefly contested the vice presidential choice, and South Dakota pressed for unanimity while Wisconsin held out. A notable moment came as Coolidge was embraced with a powerful demonstration and the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers echoed through the hall.
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Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Charles G. Dawes
Hell
Maria
Ohio
Cleveland
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Habitat of
Frank O. Lowden
General Dawes
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
Davey
Lowden
Dawes
North Dakota
Mississippi Valley
LaPollette
South Data
Marion Leroy Burton
Minnesota
Safth
Circus Days comes to Liberty with Jackie Coogan cast
Six big circuses help actor Jackie Coogan in Circus Days filmed near Hollywood. A young girl runs a lemonade stand and shares treats as the nine son and others help in the production. The article notes the Fox family moving from Wolf Point to Quincy Ill and their local friendships.
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Coogan
Guy Daley
Hollywod
Daly
Son
Jackie Coogan
Liberty Theatre
Pershing Community Readies Fourth of July Celebration
The Pershing community hall opens as the central site for a July Fourth event with an afternoon program including an address, ball game, and sports. Broncho riders and runners must bring gear. refreshments, dancing, and Feick's orchestra with harp and violin are planned.
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Pershing Community Hall
Feick
Avery
Thomas Meighan Stars in Womanproof at Liberty Theatre
Paramount drama Womanproof starring Thomas Meighan opens at the Liberty theatre Sunday and Monday. Lila Lee leads female cast with John Sampolis Louise Dresser Robert Agnew and Mary Astor. George Ade authored the story and Al Green directed.
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Paramount
Thomas Meighan
Liberty Theatre
Lila Lee
John Sampolis
Louise Dresser
Robert Agnew
Mary Astor
George Ade
al Green
Burglars Steal Silks From Glenburn Stores
Thieves raided several businesses in Glenburn including the F. W. Peglow dry goods store and took several hundred dollars worth of silks and ladies wear. They acted quietly and escaped without arousing anyone. Pelow is a brother of H. A. Peglow of this city.
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Glenburn
N. Oak
F. W. Peglow
Mr. Pelow
H. A. Peglow
Burelars
Wolf Point Stampede set for July to draw top riders
Officials announce the fourth Wolf Point Stampede on July 10 11 and 12 with strong early interest. A liberal prize fund and past success promise a large high quality showing of riders stock and acts with improved features for a record crowd.
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Wolf Point
Quali
Stampede Manasers
Northwest writers praise Montana and the Northwest resolve
A tour by 30 editors and specialists to Great Falls reports Montana and the Northwest are advancing with vast possibilities. They praise crop conditions, reject price fixing, urge a larger population, and say the region is on a path to prosperity driven by self-reliance and a strong business climate.
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Great Northwest
Montana
Great Falls
Northwest
L. W. Hill
The
Great Northern Jrailway
Ralph Budd
Road
Couritry
Mississippi River
Pacific
Washington Letter weighs party futures post Cleveland
Washington observers survey reaction after the Cleveland Democratic and Republican conventions. Analysts note Dawes and Coolidge attract diverse voters and may offset Soldier Vote criticisms amid talk of Dawes as vice president pick. Continued discussion promised on next page.
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Cleveland
Washington
Coolidge
Dawes
Geor ge C Jewett Called West Cresap Speaks
L L Jenkins arrived in the city from Malta for an agricultural meeting this afternoon. He is field man for the graingrowers association and arranged meetings addressed by George P Jewett head of the American Wheat Growers Association. Jewett returned from Washington on McNary Haugen hill project and is tied to the federal land bank. Cresap will speak in Jewett’s place. Mr and Mrs R L Stephens celebrate birth of a baby daughter on June 11 with Miss Peterson from Plentywood visiting.
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L. L. Jenkins
Malta
Mr. Jenkins
Graingrowers’ Association
George P. Jewett
American Wheat Growers’ Association
Jewett
Washington
McNary-Haugen Hill
Spokane
Federal Land Bank
Nashua
Dwight R. Cresp
Montana Grain-owers’ Association
Mr. Jewett
R. L. Stephens
Miss Peterson
Rains Spark Unprecedented Growth Across Montana Region
The text notes exceptional agricultural prospects in Montana's northeastern area after drought, with vibrant green prairies and rapid growth of small grains, potatoes, garden plants, and corn. Frequent light showers push June totals toward four inches, promising a strong crop season.
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Montana
The Printer's Devil at Liberty Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday
Harry Myers, known for his Yankee role in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, returns in a droll part in The Printer's Devil announced by Liberty theatre management for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Harry Myers
Liberty Theatre Management
Scobey Couple Wed at Presbyterian Manse
Wm Moe and Miss Jeanette June Jordan of Scobey were married June 1 at the Presbyterian manse. Rev. Sidney A. Walker and two witnesses attended. The couple returned to Scobey by mor for the same day. Moe is editor of the Scobey Sentinel. Herald extends congratulations.
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Wm. Moe
Jeanette June Jordan
Scobey
Sidney A. Walker
Dollar Day Draws Crowds in Wolf Point Shopping
Wolf Point's Dollar Day Saturday drew large crowds from town and nearby farms despite rain threats. Merchants report strong demand in some lines and overall solid sales, aided by Hershi ad specials and cooperative advertising boosting reach and results.
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Wolf Point
Leeson Seeks Second Term As County Commissioner
George Leeson longtime county board chair announces re election bid for August primaries on the Republican ticket. He cites a strong record and support across the county and says he will continue to serve with diligence and integrity.
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Valley Tribune
George Leeson
Board of
County Comminers
Ifl
J. Leeson
Vida Fourth of July Celebration Promises Big Festivities
Vida plans a full day of field sports stunts baseball horse races public speaking dancing and a night program centered at the Vida community hall. The town will host the Vida Syncopators, an aeroplane speed bus exhibit, and a Vida Hamblin baseball game amid refreshment stands and race competitions with anticipation of a large crowd.
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Vida
Hamblin
Vida Syncopators
Vida Way
Paina
Expesse
Xeoties
Big Muddy
Great Falls Lawyer Delivers Address on Esch Cummins Rail Law
T Parker Veazy, a Great Falls attorney for the Great Northern railway, spoke at a high school assembly about the Esch Cummins railroad law. He explained its six month guaranteed income provision, discussed net income valuation, and noted the law’s passage by a large national majority in 1920. The audience included business and labor leaders, and Veazy praised turnout in a series of talks.
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T. Parker Veazy
Veasy
Great Northern Railway
H. N. Morton
National House
Senate
Venzy
Labor Board
Families plan South Dakota visit for several weeks
Mrs. W. S. Burnison and two sons Oliver Moore and family and Felix Heminger and family depart Tuesday for South Dakota to visit for several weeks. They will travel together to Aberdeen with Burnison sons headed south to Woonsocket while the others go to Sisseton.
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W. S. Burnison
Oliver Moore
Felix Heminger
South Dakota
Aberdeen
Burnisons
Woonsocket
Sisseton
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Ilinois
Hoover
Yin
T .H. Fox
Helen
Quincy
Ill
Pershing
William L. Dailey
National Historial Association
New York
Geo. C. Jewett
Cresap
Leeson
Weazy
Gordon
Commercial Club
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