Figures Prove County Saves By Moving Central Theory Don t Work
The piece argues central location as a county seat fails to save money. It cites high taxes in Roosevelt county, compares costs of Poplar vs Wolf Point, and reviews official figures showing rent and maintenance expenses. It notes moving costs and criticizes old guard arguments while highlighting Speaker Mrs. Schoening’s tour for legislation.
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Poplar
Montana
Williams County
N. D
Epping
Ray
Williston
Wolf Point
Roosevelt County
Civic League Meeting Set for Tuesday October 24 1922
The Civic League will convene in the High School Assembly room on Tuesday Oct 24 1922 at 8 o clock. All members urged to attend. Program includes instrumental solo, papers on Columbus and the discovery of America, and state measures to be voted on. Delegates will report on the district convention held last week in Poplar. A short business meeting closes the evening.
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Civic League
Shipman
Columbus
America
Herman
Burgess
Schoening lSolo
Chrisensen
Marron
Hallowe'en
Dillard Solo
Nelson
Poplar
Forever at Liberty theatre with Elsie Ferguson and Wallace Reid
The forthcoming Paramount drama Forever opens at the Liberty theatre two days after next Thursday. Stars Elsie Ferguson and Wallace Reid headline a large ensemble cast praised as the most imposing yet gathered for the studio. The opening scenes were shot in an artful Passy French garden showing all four seasons, beginning with spring.
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Liberty Theatre
Elsie Ferguson
Wallace Reid
Paramount
Anatol
Passy
Paris
Judge Cheadle to Speak in Wolf Point on Oct 26
Residents of Wolf Point will hear Judge Cheadle on Thursday October 26. The Montana jurist is renowned for public service and sharp thinking and speaks under the auspices of the Republican State Central Committee.
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H. A. Schoening
State Woman's Club
Montana
Wolf Point
Judge Cheadle
Republican State Central Committee
Miss Alpha Kelstrup Dies of Tuberculosis
Miss Alpha Kelstrup of 15 miles north of Wolf Point died at Culbertson hospital last Friday Oct 13 of tuberculosis. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church Sunday at 12 15 interment in Greenwood cemetery. Survived by father three brothers and two sisters. mother died last fall.
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Alpha Kelstrup
Wolf Point
Culbertson Hospital
Greenwood Cemetery
County Seat Move Pledge in Roosevelt County Montana
Residents of Wolf Point pledge to move county records office furniture and fixtures from Poplar to Wolf Point at no cost if Wolf Point wins the county seat. The document dated October 16 1922 lists signatories and a notary public confirms copies on file.
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Poplar
Wolf Point
Montana
Roosevelt County
A. D
A. W. Huxsel
D. C. Johnson
H. A
Heinze
O. T. Stennes
J. C. Herman
A. M. Wigtill
F. L. Schafer
H. E. Buttrey
State of Montana
Roosevelt
A. V. Appelgren
First State Bank
A. W. Appelgren
Wolf Point Boosters Hold Rural Meetings
Two county seat meetings announced for Saturday October 21 at Pershing school house and Tuesday October 24 at Woods school house. Entertainment includes vocal and instrumental numbers, readings, speeches, and a big dance with free admission. All invited to attend and learn about the county seat issues.
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Pershing School House
the Woods School House
Civil War Veteran Seeks Pension Evidence From Old Comrade
Comrade Fred Blaich, a Civil War veteran, received a letter from William H. Clark at the Michigan Soldiers Home. They served together under General Sherman and took part in the march to the sea. Clark seeks pension and affidavits of identification.
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Fred Blaich
William H. Clark
Michigan Soldiers Home
General Sherman
Clark
Post Office Clerk Exams Set at Wolf Point High School
Examinations for local post office clerks will be held Saturday October 21 at 8 o clock in the Wolf Point high school building. Prospective examinees should report there. Mrs Maud Summy, a city visitor, left today for Des Moines Iowa after undergoing tonsil removal surgery during her stay.
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Wolf Point High School
Maud Summy
Des Moines
Double hoisted reformers Taylor and Jerome pair up in Montana
In Plentywood and Poplar a reformer graft buster Chas E Taylor teams with political boss Chas W Jerome amid county struggles. The Producers News editor avoids editorializing on a county cleanups while backing Poplar interests and opposing county taxpayers’ aims. Continued on Page Six.
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Chas. E. Taylor
News of
Plentywood
Chas
W. Jerome
Poplar
Roosevelt County
Taylor
Jerome
Charlie
Joe Dolan
Montana
Sheridan County
Treasury
State Examiner
Housecleaners
Boy Scouts Collect Cast Off Clothing for Civic League Drive
The Civic League calls for clean usable garments shoes bedding and materials to be collected Saturday October 28. The Boy Scouts will collect and organizers will handle distribution with Mrs F L Covell collecting donor names to minimize delays.
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The
Civic League
Boy Scouts
F. L. Covell
Benefit Social at the Liberty School
A benefit social was held at the Liberty school house last Sunday afternoon. A large crowd gathered and enjoyed the affair, raising about $200 for an unfortunate community member. The event highlighted the milk of human kindness and the growing sense of universal brotherhood.
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Liberty
Universal Brotherhood
Senator T. J. Walsh to Speak in City Hall
United States Senator T. J. Walsh will address a crowd at Stennes Hall next Monday evening October 28. He will discuss political issues from a Democratic perspective and is expected to express support for B. K. Wheeler's U S Senate candidacy.
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United States
T. J. Walsh
Stennes Hall
B. K. Wheeler
U. S. Senate
Walsh
Local Notices From Vida and Area Take Shape
Pan W Fay of Vida handles business in the city early this week. Miss Phoebe Tice of Minot arrives Saturday for a week at the A K Tice home. J M Hofland renews Herald subscription for another year. J J Beller reports a fine crop southeast. A son born to Mr and Mrs F Baldwin. J Schmidt adds his name to the Herald list. Cogswell A Cogswell and John Applegrew visit Fay in Vida Sunday. Martin Jacobs family moves from farm west of town to residence. Mrs Wm Rue visits from Glasgow with her mother and sister. Mr and Mrs A E Hickle move from Sand Creek farm to the city for winter.
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Pan
W. Fay
Vida
Phoebe Tice
Minot
N. D
A. K. Tice
J. M. Hofland
Herald Office
Hof
J. J. Beller
F. Baldwin
J. Schmidt
Herald
Cogswell
A. Cogswell
John Applegrew
P. W. Fay
Martin Jacobs
Wm Rue
Mesdames Spooner and Keopke
Glasgow
A. E. Hickle
Sand Creek
City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Schoening
Cheadle
Tuberculosis
Wolf Point Boosters
Taylor & Jerome Fine
Town OF Poplar
Liberty School
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