Grasshoppers Under Control in Montana Says Entomologist
Bozeman reports state entomologist Prof. R A Cooley says grasshoppers prompt but controllable with farmer cooperation. Demonstrations and supplies distributed as warnings issued last winter helped save crops in most areas though a few small regions suffered. A formula using wheat bran, onion, salt, molasses and banana oil is in use, with crude arsenic dust from Anaconda works employed in large amounts including a four ton order in Eastern Montana.
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Bozeman
Montana
R.A. Cooley
Montam
Cooley
State College
Ndition
A. CG. M
Anweenca
Express
Registr y On Close for Bea verhead Primary
Be wary county registr ation shows 3116 qualified voters may use ballots on Aug 24. County total is 645 fewer than 1918 general election. City registers 1586 for the coming primary, 248 less than 1918 and 118 more than early spring primaries. The tally surprises locals who expected heavier turnout.
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Winnen
Beaverhead
Helena seeks 500 laborers amid smelter shortage
Helena announces a need for five hundred laborers in the city and surroundings. The Commercial club says the East Helena smelter labor shortage is acute and more workers are needed in the city for street work.
Beaverhead County Drops to Sixth Class After Valuation Drop
Beaverhead county, Dillon, July 28, shows a 1920 assessed valuation over 9.39 million dollars, down from 1919 by more than 81,786,000, triggering automatic county salary cuts and likely elimination of the auditor’s position if the downgrade remains. The decline is blamed on winter stock losses and livestock price drops. Canada’s June trade shows imports from the US at 88,221,981 while exports to the US are 45,980,676. a scientist reports N rays may alter color and luster of precious stones.
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Dillon
Beaverhead County
Ottawa
Jirnsport
Canada
United
Dominions
United States
Detective Sergeant Paul Peterson Charged in Bank Theft
Chicago reports detective sergeant Paul Peter Peterson charged with robbing Abe Nelson saloonkeeper of about $15,000. The alleged plan involved convincing Nelson to withdraw funds to buy whiskey and staging a fake holdup. Pet er son, noted for swimming records and bravery under fire, faces formal accusations by superiors.
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Chicago
Paul Peterson
Abe Nelson
Peterson
Nelson
Dwight Meattorney
Immigrant Influx At New York Harbor Faces Workable Challenges
Commissioner Frederick A. Wallis cites overcrowding at the harbor as immigrants rush to America while efforts to humanize reception include warm milk and crackers for babies and better water access. He notes 18 steamship lines planning arrivals, with hundreds of Polish Jews and families seeking entry despite limits, many heading to California and the Northwest.
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New York
Europe
America
Amerie
California
Far Northwest
Wind powered electricity invented on North Dakota farm
Governor Lynn J. Frazier has installed a wind to electricity plant on his Hoople area farm. Invented by George Manikowske, the device uses a belt and a three-part rotating assembly to drive a dynamo, stores power in a basement storage system, and feeds a switchboard for heating and farming operations.
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Fargo
N. D
Lynn J. Frazier
Hoople
George Manikowske
North Dakota
Manikowske
Ey Farm
Old Hickory Veterans Meet in Southland at Asheville
Old Hickory Association plans the Thirtieth division reunion in Asheville North Carolina with about 10000 attendees. Secretary Frank P Bowen reports hotel rooms meals and entertainments arranged while a one cent railroad rate is pursued for delegates from across the United States. Generals Pershing M Lewis and Faison and governors from three states invited to attend.
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Asheville
N. C
Frank P. Bowen
Old Hickory Association
Bowen
Owen
United States
Utah
Pershing
Wilson
Mander
Faison Dier
Tyson
Lander
Reed
J. W. Bikett
North Carolina
Robert A. Cooper
South Carolina
A. H. Roberts
Tennessee
Woman executive urges girls to pursue business careers
Mrs Edith Wallace Pichon a bank director and business leader tell girls to believe in themselves and take on tasks men do. She rose from bookkeeper to director at Fidelity Saving Co and notes she now directs policy and earns a man’s salary with three children to support.
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Washington
Edith Wallace Pichon
Dankomiclals
Picton
Motion Pictures in Army Training
The War Department plans to use motion pictures in automotive classes at army vocational schools. The new educational feature aims to speed the teaching of auto mechanics across the armed forces and improve training efficiency during the coming year.
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Army Recruiting Office
War Department
Mystery of the six pajama clad maiden band in Hull
Hull police investigate a rumored group described as six girls in flimsy nightwear seen bathing at a pond. Neighbors report public modesty concerns and watchfulness by officers, but the supposed trio remains elusive and details are unclear.
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Hull
Mass
David Arnold
Nuthio
Anaconda Tests Grade On Third Street Hill
Local motorists measure the western Third street incline to assess car power for the grade. H W Rutherford provided figures showing 6 inches rise in 240 feet, with grades from 1 to 42 percent and a central 90 foot section varying 30 to 42 percent.
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Third Street
H.W. Rutherford
County Central Committee Meet Tonight at City Hall
Notice for members to attend the county central committee meeting at city hall at 8 o clock tonight. Secretary TM Davidson signs as secretary.
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County Central Committee
TM. Davidson
Mi 2 Eee
Army officer sets parachute drop record at 20000 feet
Lieut. John B. Wilson of the 96th Aero Squadron Kelly Field Texas set a new world record for parachute dropping on June 7 leaping from a De Haviland B at about 20000 feet with pilot Lieut. Delmar Dutton. Wilson spent the day preparing parachutes and landed in a turnip patch seventeen minutes after the jump proving a chute will open at high altitude.
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Wori
John B. Wilson
96Th Aero Squadron
Kelly Field
Texas
de Haviland
Delmar Dutton
Jun T
Lieut. Wilson
Lieut
Wilson
Farefeld
How Any Girl Can Have Pretty Eyes Ad
An advertisement claims Lavoptik eye wash brightens eyes in a week with a blend of witch hazel camphor hydrastis and related ingredients. It promises healthy sparkling eyes and quick change with regular use and offers a free aluminum eye cup from Puller Drug Company.
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Puller Drug Company
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