Oil Development Assured Drilling Begins By June
Local men report a deal for Wolf Point oil development is closed and drilling will begin by June 1 1928. A large lease block, secured through patient effort by Moore Stennes Schoening Williams Yandell Gastineau and others, will enable a deep well test and potential landowner benefits and royalty demand if oil is found.
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Run
Vy Moore
O. T. Stennes
H. A. Schoening
F. C. Williams
James C. Yandell
J. E. Gastineau
Plan of the New Farm Credits Act
Washington March 12 The agricultural credits act passed by the sixty seventh congress provides a system of intermediate credit for farm needs. It envisions government loan agencies linked with federal land banks and intermediate banks in each district with up to 5 million dollars per bank. Banks may discount farmers notes from six months to three years and loan to cooperative associations under act terms.
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Washington, D. C
Wallace
Harding
Federal Land Banks
Farm Loan Bureau
Washington
Land Bank
Lease to Local Men in Wolf Point Dome Oil Project
Owners with land for lease face outsiders seeking leases on speculation while local interests back a development plan. A. F. Hood of Great Falls, an experienced oil man, will handle the contract and bring geologists to survey the Wolf Point dome. A heavy rig and 80 to 100 foot derrick will be required to reach 3,000 to 3,500 feet. Lumber contract is held by Farmers Lumber Company for derrick and buildings, with site about six to eight miles south of the river.
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Wolf Point
Great Northern
Ft. Peck Reservation
A. F. Hood
Great Falls
Cat Creek
Wolf Point Dome
Keven-Sun
Farmers Lumber Company
Hood
In The Name of The Law A Critics Look
Critics praise the motion picture In The Name of The Law for its strong truth and emotional impact. They note intense suspense, well cast performances, sharp photography, and a gripping courtroom sequence as standout elements. The piece stands out amid contemporary cinema offerings. Time to begin planning the spring cleanup and paintup campaign.
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New York Evening Journal
Johnnie Walker
New York Evening World
George M. Cohan
Community gatherings and county seat dance planned
The Commercial club secretary and directors announce three events: a Friday night music and readings gathering at Stennes hall with free admission. a Saturday St Patrick’s Day Dance at the Coliseum to raise funds for the county seat contest. and an American Legion meeting Monday March 19 in Sherman dining room to discuss civic projects like a community swimming pool with open attendance and refreshments provided.
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Commercial Club
Gordon
Stennes Hall
St. Patrick's Day
Coliseum
Liberty Orchestra
Legion
Sherman
The
American Legion
Beautiful Life of Sarah M Cooper Ends
Mrs. Sarah M. Cooper mother of Mrs. J L Champlin of this city, died at her daughter's home Tuesday morning March 18 after a short illness bronchial pneumonia hastened by old age. She passed her 82nd birthday November 22 last year and was a long time Methodist, active in church work and social aid. Her generous, God fearing character inspired many and she leaves many friends besides immediate relatives. (Continued on Page Six)
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Sarah M. Cooper
J. L. Champlin
Cooper
Methodist Church
Tices Send Message to Their Old Friends
A. K. Tice, who left Wolf Point for an assistant manager post at Aberdeen International Harvester Co., sends a cordial note to local friends. He says his family enjoys Aberdeen and the new surroundings and invites friends to visit or make Tice’s their home when in Aberdeen. Continued on last page.
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A. K. Tice
Aberdeen
S. D
International Harvester Co
A. K
Mr. Tice
Wolf Point
Tice
County Offices Remain at Poplar Amid County Seat Contest
Wolf Point supporters claim a 192 vote majority for the permanent county seat and say the Poplar contest is a delay tactic. The court keeps county offices at Poplar pending the contest’s merits with no start date set, while Poplar plans for future action and citizens rally to defend the Wolf Point win.
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Poplar
C. S
Wolf Point
Jedge Comer
Green
Medicine Lake
Plentywood
Hobson
Judith Basin
Standford
Demonstration Train to Visit Wolf Point March 29
Northern Montana farmers will tour the Farm Success Demonstration Train in Wolf Point on March 29 with stops at Poplar and Culbertson in following days. M L Wilson, farm management demonstrator, will explain practices from the dryest regions, featuring the twelve horse hitch and home made tillage gear, and a film program illustrating the same principles.
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Montana
Wolf Point
Poplar
Culberts
Moving Picture House
Point
Culbertson
M. L. Wilson
The
State College
M. G. Austin
Rudyard
Northern Territory
J. J. Peek
State of
Washington
Hill County
Thirty Pupils Compete in Local Spelling Contest
On Friday evening at 7 50 the local spelling contest will be held in the high school assembly. About thirty pupils from the grades and high school will participate. First prize is 2 50. If receipts suffice, winter will be sent to Froid on March 20. Admission 10 and 2he. March 23 date emphasized. Special numbers planned. A spelling match between southside and northside grades on April 20. Debates on subjects continue. Miss Clayton ill. Marjorie Jenkins in charge. Pierre Taylor returned from Bozeman and spoke at assembly. Dillon won the speaking contest. Rev S Melver to address high school.
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Froid
Southside
Northside
Cleo Bridges
Nebraska
Len
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Credit Bank
New York Evening Globe
Chateau, Hill
Liberty
Toole
Montana Extension Service
Bainville
Dakota Line
A.V. Appelgren
Rev. S. Melver
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