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Domestic News
November 21, 1919
The Ronan Pioneer
Ronan, Lake County, Montana
What is this article about?
Montana issued 59,100 automobile license plates in 1919 up to Oct. 31, up from 51,000 in 1918, with $406,256 in receipts, signaling state prosperity per Secretary Charles T. Stewart.
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MONTANANS OWN 59,100 MOTORS AND AUTOMOBILES
If the possession of automobiles is any indication of the wealth and prosperity of a state, 1919 has been a banner year for Montana. Figures compiled in the office of Charles T. Stewart, secretary of state, show a total of 59,100 license plates issued to automobile owners during the year up to October 31, as compared with a total of 51,000 distributed in 1918.
Gross receipts from automobile licenses in the state have reached the sum of $406,256. A total of $2,621 was received during the month of October and 600 pairs of license plates issued, which is considered a remarkable showing for so late in the season, as the last and first quarters of the year are usually the lightest.
Despite the unusually early winter, however, new licenses continue to be issued in large numbers and the secretary of state is confident that his earlier prediction of a total of 60,000 licenses for the year will be realized.
If the possession of automobiles is any indication of the wealth and prosperity of a state, 1919 has been a banner year for Montana. Figures compiled in the office of Charles T. Stewart, secretary of state, show a total of 59,100 license plates issued to automobile owners during the year up to October 31, as compared with a total of 51,000 distributed in 1918.
Gross receipts from automobile licenses in the state have reached the sum of $406,256. A total of $2,621 was received during the month of October and 600 pairs of license plates issued, which is considered a remarkable showing for so late in the season, as the last and first quarters of the year are usually the lightest.
Despite the unusually early winter, however, new licenses continue to be issued in large numbers and the secretary of state is confident that his earlier prediction of a total of 60,000 licenses for the year will be realized.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Automobile Licenses
Montana Prosperity
License Plates 1919
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles T. Stewart
Where did it happen?
Montana
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Montana
Event Date
1919
Key Persons
Charles T. Stewart
Outcome
59,100 license plates issued up to october 31, 1919; gross receipts $406,256; prediction of 60,000 total for the year
Event Details
Figures from the secretary of state's office show 59,100 automobile license plates issued in Montana in 1919 up to October 31, compared to 51,000 in 1918, indicating wealth and prosperity. October saw $2,621 received and 600 pairs issued despite early winter.