Lively Action in Real Estate Boosts Local Market
The optimistic local outlook is shown by renewed activity in country and city property. Montana inquiries for farms rise, Wolf Point reports scarce desirable houses and several weekly sales. Ed Camrud buys the Hinkle corner for Oldsmobile sales and remodels. Camrud and Styer Motor Co. occupants seek new site. Lovell and Karte acquire Imperial lumber yard for hatchery and cream station plans. Dr. C B Larson buys Turner residence. others seek homes as values rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Development Department
Montana
Wolf Point
Ed Camrud
Camrud Motors
Hinkle
Anaconda Street
Second Avenue
Camrud
Oldsmobile
Styer Motor Co
Main Street
W. A. Lovell
W. A. Karte
Imperial Lumber Yard
C. B. Larson
F. B. Turner
W. S. Burnison
Dr. Larson
Meighen Bets He Wins Golf With Sarazen Help
Thomas Meighan took up golf seriously after private lessons from Gene Sarazen and even had a custom set made. Upon arriving in Hollywood for the Paramount film Were All Gamblers his skill drew bets in two and four mornings, with his handicap rising as he proved a steady winner before the bets faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Meighan
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Paramount
Indian Churchmen Hold Business Meeting at Mission
A meeting of Indian Presbyterian church members at the Old Town Mission covered business and officer elections. George Long and Harvey Hamilton were reelected elders, Henry Blacktail reelected trustee and deacon, Chas Track elected secretary and treasurer and welcomed as a new member. Rev. J Rogers and P W Thompson noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Presbyterian Church
Old Town
George Long
Harvey Hamilton
Henry Blacktail
Chas. ‘Track
Chas. Track
Local High Schools Eye District Oratorical Contest Entry
A large number of high schools including the local school plan to enter the district oratorical contest linked to an international event sponsored by 53 major newspapers. Further details appear in the school news department.
Boxers Training Here for Coming Bouts
Eddie Miller known as Kid Miller arrived from Minot and will train daily at the Oxford gym for a week with Chief Rob bins as he prepares to meet Alexander Knaub in Glasgow on March 10. Robbins trains for his Minneapolis bout with Bat Me Night at the Liberty in Wolf Point on March 16. Admission to see the boxing fits is 25 cents to defray Miller’s expenses. McNight is due March 13 to finish prep for Robbins clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Miller
Minot
Oxford
Robbins
Alexander Knaub
Glasgow
Bat Me
Minneapolis
Liberty
Wolf Point
McNight
Davey Elected Club President At Wolf Point Golf Club
Twenty six members gathered at Bolster's cafe for the Wolf Point Golf Club annual meeting. Davey was elected president with Catlin as vice president, Chapman to secretary treasurer, and a full board chosen plus committees on grounds, rules and entertainment. Dues set at 15 dollars for families or individuals, 5 for women, and 7.5 for non residents. New members include Stennes, Rooney, Camrud, Brownlee, Chapman, Hanna, Booth Moore, with plans for year‑long improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolster’s Cafe
Wolf Point Golf Club
Chapman
Alphonse and Gaston
KF. M. Catlin
J. L. Davey
W. V. D. Chapman
R. L. Stephens
Davey
Cook
Flint
Johnson
Clayton
Catlin
Stennes
Styer
Wor
O. T. Stennes
J. J. Rooney
Ed Camrud
Jim Brownlee
Kenneth Chapman
A. A. Hanna
Robert (Booth) Moore
Burgess
Marron
DeWane
Listng
Foot
Wamsley
Livingston
Heinze
Jensen
Neutgens
White
Marshall
Shamley Testifies as Witness in Federal Court Trial
Todd Shamley testified at a federal court trial in Great Falls where several men were arrested by Chief Shamley and Deputy Bannister. Officers raided a house on the Ray Mitchell place just east of town. Those arrested reportedly include Dave Creighton Mack White Leo Conlin and a Sansaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Shamley
Great Falls
Chief Shamley
Bannister
Ray Mitchell
Eastor
Dave Creighton
Mack White
Leo Conlin
A Sansaver
Frank Bannister Attends North Dakota Farm Elevator Managers Convention
Frank Bannister travels to North Dakota for a convention of farmers elevator managers gathering to discuss storage, marketing, and cooperative practices with regional leaders and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bannister
North Dakota
Farmers’ Elevator Managers
Through The Great Waterways of The Far North
In 1921 1927 I joined Edgar Hay on a Canadian North trapping voyage. We faced harsh winter conditions, poor fur markets, and misaligned gear. After Edmonton preparations we rode a revived A G W mixed train to Waterways, Alberta, noting modern improvements yet peopled by mosquitoes and plain dress. The journey ended with arrival near Loc La Biche and Waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar M. Hay
States
Hay
Great Slave Lake
McKenzie River
Great Falls
Montana
Edgar Hay
Chris Trebesch
Chris
Edmonton
Revillion Wholesale Company
Con
Chicago
Fair Grounds
Loc la Biche
McAdoo Draft Buzz Roils 1928 Democratic Field
William McAdoo emerges as a drafted challenger to Al Smith for the 1928 Democratic nomination, with dry forces backing him to block a wet candidate. The report notes Hoover Willis clash in Ohio for 51 delegates, and new bursts for Newton Baker and Pinchot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Helms, Jr
Washington
United City
United States
William G. McAdoo
al Smith
Houston
McAdoo
Smith
New York
Hoover
Willis
Buckeye
Kansas City
Poplar Captures District Basketball Pennant in Big Win
Poplar defeated Plentywood 4 to 15 in the district final at Poplar Saturday to clinch the pennant and earn a state tournament berth at Butte facing Butte Central in the fourth game. Wolf Point beat Bainville 45 to 13 to take third place. media coverage by KGCX Vida drew strong attendance and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar
Plentywood
Butte
Butte Central
Bainville
Wolf Point
Satuday
KGCX
Vida
Wolves
Plenty’ Wood Boys
Ft Peck Farmers Annual Meeting Promises Strong Program
Alvin Warrior announces the Ft. Peck Farming and Live Stock association will hold its fifth annual convention at the Poplar agency on March 14 15 and 16. The conference aims to advance Indian farmers toward independence with speeches by Montana and federal officials, educational films, and basketball and women’s meetings across the reservation chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Warrior
Ft. Peck Farming and Live Stock Association
Poplar Agency
Mr. Warrior
Ft. Peck Reservation
Gnaskers
Warrior
Murray Stebbins
Montana Wool Growers’ Association
Valley County
C. H. Willson
W.S. McCormack
Federal Land Bank
Spokane
F. ©. Campbell
Tl. B. Pierce
Washington, D.C
Bellmap
Blackfeet
Rocky Boy
Lame Deer
Faith Haines
Miss Steele
Preserve Site Of Last Indian Battle Near Chinook
Washington Feb 20 The site of the 1877 Nez Perce battle led by Chief Joseph with General Miles would be withdrawn from entry under a Scott Leavitt bill passed by the House. The Interior Secretary would enter an agreement with locals for upkeep of the 160 acre tract near Chinook. The battle marked the last armed clash of major consequence between Indians and whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jospeh
George A. Miles
Scott Leavitt
Secretary of the Interior
Chinook
Keithley and McClammy Faces One To Two Year Terms
Judge 5S. EL Paul handed sentences after Keithley and McClammy were convicted of receiving a stolen steer from George Burshin of Frye Cattle Co. McClammy drew 30 days in jail, Keithley faces one to two years in state prison. Multiple civil actions were resolved or continued, and a law and motion session is set for March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paul
Robert Keithley
Wm. McClammy
George Burshin
Frye Cattle Co
McClammy
Keithley
McChummy
George L. Onntad
Farmers State Bank of
Bainville
Jonsen
Johano Zick
Elner Zick
Zick
Weinrich
Andersson
Walter Bishop
Edwin Coey
J. P. Larson
Martin Larson
Paul Paulsen
E. Taylor
Federal Reserve Bank
Nellie BR. Atkinson
Atkinson
P. L. Godden
A. R. Klatte
John Markle
Midwest Development
State
Fast Boxing Card Promised for March 16 at Liberty
Local promoter Bill Jacobi announces what he calls the best boxing program yet at the Liberty with top Northwest contenders Robbins and McNicht. The card features Norris Kjos, Pinkie Balster from Frazer and Plentywood, plus Daniels and Sugden. Two juvenile bouts and McNight from Jimmie Potts Minneapolis stable add showmanship and experience to the bill priced at $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jacobi
Bill
the Liberty
Marely
Robbins
McNicht
Northwest
Norris Kjos
Pinkie Balster
Frazer
Plentywood
Daniels
Sugden
McNight
Jimmie Potts
Minneapolis
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Meighen
J. Rogers
P. W. Thompson
Shamley
Far North
Congress
Reed Heant
Jim Ree
Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Lowden
Newton D. Baker
Woodrow Wilson
E. T. Meredith
Town
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
Senate
FT. Peck Farmers Annual Meeting
Indian Farmers and Stockmen
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