Montana farmers seek relief through war finance aid
Northern Montana farmers hit by drought and wrecked by land clearing limits may gain federal relief. Secretary Lane backs field examination for homestead settlers in Flathead and Lincoln counties, enabling possible adjustments to cultivation requirements. Montana stockmen worry over hay shortages and rising freight, urging rate reductions aided by Food Administration and Rail Administration review.
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Myers
Senate
Lane
J. W. Walker
Kalispell
Walker
Senator Myers
Tallman
Montana
P. N. Berhard
Chamber of Commerce of
Food Administration
Seed potato selection methods studied at state experiment station
O Whipple, agronomist at the state college of agriculture reports seed selection methods to boost potato yields. High yielding seed identified by vine vigor in season, saving the crop for feed, raised several varieties by over 20 percent. Varieties tested numbered 33 with Perfect Peachblow highlighted for its ideal shape, quality and 23,000 pounds per acre in 1917.
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Lorenthet
Whipple
Norte
Bate College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Pking
Cilia
Fuss Furbank
New Yorker
Barry Hose
State College Farm
Fuel Administrator Von Dachenhausen Resigns in Montana
Helena July 26 The Silver Bow county fuel committee chairman A Von Dachenhausen resigns with State Fuel Administrator M N Gerry accepting the move No successor named yet the duties are handled by GG Stack and Me Von Dachenhausen who organized the federal fuel administration for Montana had long sought relief citing heavy personal business obligations
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Helena
A. von Dachenhausen
Silver How
M. N. Gerry
GG. Stack
von Dachenhausen
Federal Fuel Administration
Montana
Ulking
Matt
Montanta Highway Commission Rails at Augusta Rail Line
Senator Myers urged federal administration to back the Montant Highway commission plan for a one mile extension of the Great Northern railroad from Gile man to Augusta. Augusta town officials had supported the recommendation, but federal control halted progress awaiting a hearing with no date set. Mentions John and Jodas Neutenants in Three Forks tein and Lewistown missioned second.
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Kington
Myers
Federary Administration
Montant Hiway Commission
Great Northern Railroad
Gileman
Augusta
Ped
John and
Jodas” Neutenants
Forkstein
Lewistown
Governor Leaves for Washington to Seek Federal Aid
Helena July 26 Governor Stewart left for Washington at the request of farming and business interests to help plan federal aid for farmers in Montana drought regions.
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Helena
Stewart
Washington
Montana
Butte Federal Court Hears Multiple Case Charges
Cases filed in federal court here today name Gust Chapano charged with taking liquor from Butte into Washington, Ralph Mittner with possessing explosives, Louis Watt accused as a slacker, and Matt Maritt for refusing to show a draft card. The Dietelman sedition case is expected to reach a jury soon.
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Butte
Gust Chapano
Washington
Ralph Mittner
Louis Watt
Matt Maritt
Diedtman
Grain Dealers Head In After War Prophecy
Helena J Rh switt of ewistown was elected president and WT Greeley of Great Falls secretary by the Northwestern Grain Dealers association at their annual convention. Retiring officers read reports. The group discussed measures to protect grain supply and fire safety, urging members to support government efforts and reject enemy propaganda.
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Congress
Varioue
Stockett
Valuations Fall Prompting No Cut in Tax Levy
The Montana state constitution ties levies to valuation, and with valuations down the state would lose about 27 million dollars in potential mine proceeds. Declines in Mineral, Stillwater, and Wibaux valuations are reported by J. J. Ryan, Clerk of the State Board of Equalization, as walkouts reduce expected revenue.
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Hutte
Montana
Stillwater
Wibaux
J. J. Ryan
State Board of Equalization
Eight Counties Crop Report July Week Ending July 20
Crop report from eight counties lists varied conditions. Musselshell oats good flax fine wheat poor corn labor scarce. Sheridan rye flax oats barley wheat poor. labor needed. Yellowstone fair grain harvest underway spring grain well filled beets fair. labor needed. Onebud-Reye wheat poor. Missoula winter wheat 60 percent alfalfa and potatoes. Custer corn good wheat poor. rain helps crops but overall still poor. Dawson feed short, crops average poor.
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Charles _D
Agricul
Musselshell
Sheridan
Yellowstone
Missoula
Custer
Dawson
Aircraft leaders inspect spruce field in Jokane
John D, head of the aircraft production board, and Maj. Gen. W L Kenyon, aviation forces chief at home, toured Jokane Washington and left for Coeur d Alene Maho to inspect an plant cutting white pine for all planes. Col Brice HL Disque joined to oversee spruce production as they planned to confer with timber interests in Spokane later today.
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Jokane
Wash
John D
Aircraft Produ Board
W. L. Kenin
Coeur d'Alene
Maho
Col Brice HL Disque
Spokane
Big Timber News Briefs Include Draft Board Change
Roundup reports crop conditions good in Hye Gate area. Dr A J O Leary joins the draft examining board replacing Dr Chatborn who enlisted and moved to Camp Lewis. Chrome ore from upper Boulder shipped to Niagara Pass for reduction, trip in a house and 40 minutes with 4650 pounds. Livingston visitors include Mrs T K Baker Mrs A Whitney and Mrs G H Howard. Donald Stanton of Bozeman visiting two weeks with sister Mrs Higbie.
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A. J. O'Leary
D. Chat Born
Camp Lewis
Tone
Hye Gate
Mra Shipton
Hen Forsythe
Gray Clin
Boulder
Boulder” River_Chrome company
Niagara Pass
T. K. Baker
A. Whitney
G. H. Howard
Livingston
Eleven Go From Deer Lodge to Camp Lewis in Color Line
A military draft notice orders seven colored registrants from Deer Lodge to report at the courthouse on August 1 for roll call and induction at Camp Lewis. The local board, aided by the Red Cross civilian relief committee, will guide insurance applications and support for dependents. After induction they move to the station to entrain at 7 40 AM, with plans for a rousing send off and potential prior Marine enlistment attempts noted.
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To Exemption Board
Deer Lodge Lewis
Adjutant General's Office
General Stokes
Willam Vonnell
Jesse Stokes
Felder
Percy C. Harney
Wy Ternice "Dorsey
Phelp James L. Crawford
Albert and
Bryan Barker
Board of
Instru
Civilian Relief Committee of the Red Cross
Sn Makihis
Liberty
Camp Lewis
Focal Colored Colony
Hate Johnson
Larson
Miles City
Camp Dodge
Mite Mary Newel of Butte speaks on cold pit process
Mise Mary Newel of Butte spoke at the Methodist church about the cold pit process and will finish her countywide talks this week. Mrs. Thene seeks a divorce from Frank care a re fertion. The Schauers married in 1916. Rotary heard Director Scott Leavitt on Montana farm labor, noting a shortage in Fergus county and suggesting hiring workers from Havre and Glasgow with railroad fare advances to be refunded later.
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Mise
Mary Newel
Butte
Dem Jon
Methodist Church
Thene
Frank Care
Schauers
Rotary Club
Scott Leavitt
Employment Service
Montana
Fergus County
Leavitt
Havre
Glasgow
Lewiston
Bozeman Visit Ties to Northern Pacific Officials and Local Plans
International and local notes describe Ford, a Northern Pacific figure, visiting Bozeman en route to Dillings to meet R H Richton, regional director, while revisiting past ties to the Gallatin valley. Conflicts over track progress to Logan linger due to scarce water. Also noted are hints of wartime security chatter about George H Bennett and a Nebraska defense warning. Local election talk includes candidates for railroad commissioner and state auditor, with party affiliations noted.
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Ford
Northern ‘Pacifi Railroad
Bozeman
Dillings
R. H. Richton
San Francisco
Hanaford
Northern Pacific Road
Gallatin Valley
Child-Ancony Company
Subeaville
Dorsett
Logan
County draft records reach near perfect fitness mark
Helena July 26 all but four of the young men registered in this county June 5 have qualified as physically fit. Officials expect this to be a record for draft statistics and a sign of strong health among the pool.
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Helena
One Sided Rain Halted Game Between Con flor and Cedar
A rain drenched stoppage halted the one sided contest as Con flor and Cedar battled under sudden showers. Nav igator’s McEachran led off and Kode batted fifth, with each plate appearance producing solid hits before Clark scrambled to finish as the downpour arrived.
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Conflor
Columbus
Innit
McEachran
Kode
Clark
Ruginal Entaynman Wins Ass Homestead Dispute
Deer Lodge July 26 A decision by the secretary of the interior sustains Robert H Wood's homestead entry on the Lond’s Road land after a long appeal. Witnesses said Bond did establish residence and made $400 in improvements. The interior secretary ruled the claimant substantially complied and his entry should remain intact.
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Helena
Bond
Secretary of the Interior
Postoffice Employes Draft Order Clarified at Helena
July 26 Helena reports that deferred classifications for post office employees have been further limited by new instructions from Adjutant General Greenan via Provost Marshal Crowder. The action directs postmasters at first and second class offices to prepare statements for all employees and supervisors in post offices to curb deferrals and maintain efficiency of government automobile drivers and skilled workers amid the changes.
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Helena
Greenan
Crowder
Sanches
Railroad Officials Tour Montana on Inspection
A Milwaukee party led by Vice Presidents Harry B. Byrom and I. Barling visits Montana to inspect lines en route to Chicago and Miles City. Chief Engineer C. Loweth and General Superintendent W. Foster accompany, noting unusually good spring crops thanks to heavy recent rains.
River Claims Third Victim In One Week
Livingston reports the Yellowstone River claimed its third life in a week as Nels Ebert a 30 year resident and fire department member fell from a bridge he was repairing and drowned before six co workers. The body was recovered.
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Livingston
Yellowstone River
Nels Ebert
One Day Left to Register for Electors
One day left to register for electors who did not vote in the last general election or who have become voters since. Clerk and Recorder W. Ishow arranged to keep the registration books open until 6 o'clock instead of closing at 1.
Deer Lodge News brief and town updates
Deer Lodge reports aim to improve public sanitary conditions with a city nurse aiding minors, health talks, home visits, and inspection duties. Mrs Sanderson and three children plan a move to Portland, while Mr Sanderson follows after leaving Milwaukee shops for shipyard work. Main Street improvements by penitentiary crew align with state highway plans to link Deer Lodge with Missoula.
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Deer
Misax
Mare
Nee
Port 3 Main Street
Missoula
Quiet Calm Report From Laurel Yard Roses Stir City
Berlin notes a curious scene at Albert Letcher’s yard in Laurel Delaware with three roses of red white and blue described as unique. The article also mentions vegetable drying plants and milk drying facilities, about 200 of 1500 malt kilns equipped for drying, while The Argonaut highlights increasing adoption in South Africa for underground hauling.
Dig New Ditch in Sheep Gulch Delays City Improve
The city engineering department wrestles with a rock and sediment filled Sheep Gulch forcing concrete wall work at Oak Street intersection. A meeting is held this evening at city hall for candidates and committee members. James I Murphy chairs Democratic Central Committee. Rose Gregovich and Anna vieh, two Anaconda girls, were brought back after slipping away.
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James 1. Murphy
Democratic Central Citite
Rose Gregovich
Annavieh
Brinton Acquittal Prompt Calls Against Tribune Editor
A juror delivered a single ballot after the acquittal. Brinton addressed George D. Mann, editor of the Usmiarck Tribune, and criticized his conduct. The report also notes a named Detroit official and an ordnance department service chief was announced.
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Brinton
George D. Mann
Usmiarck Tribune
Wasi Mp
Mal. It
Anaconda Deer Lodge notices on voter registration and will probate
Primary election registration closes July 27 1918 at 5 PM at the county clerk's office in Anaconda. Electors may register with the county clerk deputy peace officer or notary. In the matter of the estate of Anders G Backlund the probate court fixes July 20 1918 at 9:00 AM for proving the will and for Selma L Bucklund to apply for letters testamentary. James White dated July 18 1918
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Orelock P
Te Elty
Anaconda
W. C. Davis
Joe Deer Lodge County
Mont
Montina
County of
Deer Lodge
Anders G. Backlund
Ild’ Court
Anders
G. ‘Lund
Selma L. Bucklund
James White
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