July crop report shows large forecast increases across grains
The government crop report forecasts a wheat increase of 28 million bushels from last month, reaching 809 million, with corn at 2.779 billion and area planted at 103.648 million acres. Oats, barley, rice, white potatoes, tobacco, flax and other crops also rise. conditions for many crops are strong.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Elks band returns home from Thermopolis Wyoming
The Lewistown Elks band has arrived back in Lewistown after a trip to Thermopolis Wyoming where the group performed and represented the order. The article notes the journey and homecoming, reflecting local fraternal activities.
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Lewistown
Elks’ Band
Thermopolis
Wyo
Company of Militia to Organize in Billings
Billings Montana July 9 Company K of the national guard will reorganize immediately under Capt Will Morse. Many enlistments have been secured and non commissioned officers will be chosen from recruits. Those with prior service may enlist for one year while others sign for three years. The unit will drill weekly and spend one month yearly at the encampment in the Northwest.
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Billings
Montana
Gregson News Highlights Local Visitors and Events
Paul Thompson of Long Island registered at Gregson Hot Springs this week. Ralph Hughes and his mother Mrs BE Hughes of Missoula are touring and heading to the National park and spent a day at Gregson. The Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual outing at Gregson on Thursday. A Hawaiian orchestra performed a concert at Gregson Tuesday evening.
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Gregson Hot Springs
Paul Thompson
Long Island
N. Y
Ralph Hughes
BE. Hughes
Missoula
National Park
Gregson
Daughters of the American Revolution
Funeral of Mrs Power draws many from across state
Helena July 9 funeral of the late Mrs T C Power wife of former Senator Power drew friends from across the state. Catholic cathedral services featured the Paulist choir and solemn high mass of requiem led by Bishop Carroll. Active and honorary pallbearers included local officials, judges, and business leaders.
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Helena
T. C. Power
Senator Power
Catholic
Paulist
Bishop Carroll
Mer. Victor Day
John J
R. Lee Ward
John H. Burke
James A. Walsh
A. C. Johnson
Frank K. Turner
Capt
Issac P. Baker
Bismark
N. D
W. T. Pigott
Henry Sieben
W. A. Chessman
A. P. Curtin
R. C. Wallace
T. A. Marlow
R. R. Purcell
Joseph Ek, Toole
Theodore Brantly
Miss Hurry Visits Lima During Vacation
Lima news notes Miss Hurry a nursing student from Pocatello arriving for vacation with her parents. Fort Hall residents Mr and Mrs Steffenson and their daughter Mrs N A Cobb visited Lima earlier in the week. Bill Gleed and wife returned from Dillon after a short stay, and Sheriff C Gosman of Dillon was mentioned in the report.
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M. FE. Jeffreys
L. M. Colburn
Los Angeles
E. H. Brundage
Clayton
Dillon
Centennial Valley
Clarence Wail
Dillom
Thomas W. Bradley
B. Bradley
Butte
Denver
Peat Hotel
Salt Lake
Justice of the Peace
Pete Hanson
W. Dahlmer
Pocatello
Lima
Billings Rushes Airport Landing Field Completion
In Billings on July 9 a landing field is to be rushed to meet government specs due to many visiting airplanes. The project aims to provide a functional airport conforming with federal requirements and support growing air traffic.
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Billings
Wll
Vast Wind Direction Marker Set For Center Installation
A large wind indicator will be installed at the center with numerals for designation and flags at each corner to show wind direction near ground level. The project aims to improve safety and navigation visibility around the area.
Cloudbursts Flood City. Farms and Basements Hit Hard
Roundup 15 reports another cloudburst in two weeks. Streets ran torrents and several basements and cellars flooded in the residence district, with worst damage near the Flats by the Number Three mine where water stood two to four feet. Country storms brought hail. farms were hailed out. About ten percent of insured county crops face hail claims, but insurance will cover most losses. Moisture boosts crop growth and a bumper harvest is expected. wheat and grains look strong and cattle fatten well.
Citizenship denials and grants at naturalization day
In Billings district court twenty applicants were denied due to inability to speak English. Ten applications were granted, fifteen continued to September 29, and five rejected entirely.
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Billings
Federal aid road funds set for Fromberg Bridger plan
Red Lodge Montana July 9 federal aid road money will be available for the Fromberg Bridger project county commissioners were told by Martin McDonough after his Helena interview. The revised plan runs one mile to Bridger and seven miles from Fromberg on the east side of the railroad track. The Red Lodge Roscoe route was turned down for excessive grades but may be reconsidered next year.
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Red Lodge
Fromberg-Bridger
Martin McDonough
Helena
State Highway Commission
Fromsberg
Bridger
Public Road Bureau
Fromberg
Trac
Red Loage-Roscoe
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