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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1901
Page
16
The article notes water power from Bitter Root mountain streams could supply Stevensville’s new electric car line, with expectations others will adopt the plan. It emphasizes the streams’ favorable location and low implementation costs for applying power to manufacturing.
Farmers from Stevensville to the state reports quail released years ago have thrived. In the valley’s lower stretches many coveys are growing in size and numbers, promising good hunting once game protection expires.
Local church societies plan new fundraising by offering “Sun Cure lunches” in baskets at the railway station for Sun Cure train travelers. The meals aim to attract travelers who may not be prepared for a lengthy trip and teach support for church projects.
An editorial urges Bitter Root valley farmers to learn market packing and shipping practices. It argues apples, potatoes, and grain are world class but suffer from careless handling, grading, and storage, hindering market prices. It urges proper separation of second class from first class produce and careful packing to reach better price and reputation.
The article argues that farm success depends on marketing crops well not just growing them. It notes farmers blame storekeepers or commission men for poor returns while the real issue is how they ship and present their produce to the market. It emphasizes timely, sensible marketing over accusations of favoritism.
Historic Fort Owen in the Bitter Root valley remains a crumbling adobe relic once a major trading post and stop for travelers. Local efforts, led by W. E. Bass of Stevensville and state groups, aim to preserve relics, promote regional history, and showcase Bitter Root fruits at the St. Louis exposition.
The railway company will next year build large car repair shops north of the roundhouse to handle a heavy workload. Existing repair yards have been arranged for future connection with new shop tracks. The shops will cost about $40,000 with an extensive addition planned for the machine shops.
The valley shows many new farm houses this season, all superior in design and construction, indicating that Bitter Root farmers are prospering.
The Bitter Root adopts a novel wedding invitation style reading Get your tin cans ready for the wedding at s next Thursday. The quirky format has gained rapid acceptance with numerous responses reported.
A week by week notice from Stevensville Montana urges travellers to plan ahead and check local guidance for safe transit and road conditions. Officials advise travelers to monitor weather alerts and local advisories while on the move in Ravalli County.
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