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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1925
Page
2
Montana leaders call for statewide publicity and a state chamber of commerce to attract tourists and settlers. Harry R. Cunningham touts Northwestern resources at Madison Square Garden exposition plan.
Dr. Alfred Atkinson of Montana State College argues that higher education expands rapidly, with 800 colleges and 600,000 students, boosting the share of higher education and becoming modern civilization’s city centers. He cites university growth, research, and the democratic ideal of open access to higher learning for all social classes.
J G Diamond reviews Montana agriculture showing crop declines in 1925 but livestock gains push total income above five year averages. Wheat output drops though prices rise, potatoes and beans rise, cattle, sheep and hogs increase marketings. Census shows farm numbers shrinking from 1920 to 1926, yet per-farm efficiency grows as farmers feed themselves and prosper.
Fred Morrell district forester at Missoula set forth Montana's forest wealth and its role in the state economy. He cites 20 600 000 acres of forest land holding 50 billion linear feet of timber with 75 percent in private or federal hands. He notes lumbering ranks first in value and second in employment, with 6 700 workers and a payroll over 8 1/2 million dollars, and emphasizes the forests support farms mining and railroads while giving taxes and fuel. He describes western pine and fir stands, eastern plains climate, and the vast potential of timber, grazing, water power and recreation within national forests.
At the Silver Bow club banquet last night Harry R. Cunningham manager of the Montana Insurance company urged Montana to participate in the Northwest Commercial and Industrial Expo during the association meeting.
McCord reveals he plans to adopt a Montana girl and send her to a Bel mont convent school, sacrificing luxuries to protect his Alaska business career. He notes concerns from the girl’s Montana parents and says no juvenile court investigation occurred. He dismisses sensational talk and says he visited Deschamps sisters with a friendly approach. He says the adoption would have proceeded if not for public attention.
A Butte Scyneeee society gathering will be held at Yon Glean Stevens and Manley hall on Ut avenue with early residents delivering addresses about pioneer days. A luncheon will be served. Berlin's motorcycle taxis are described as a growing success.
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