Sheep Industry in This Country
Washington report by the Washington Bureau argues the U S sheep industry must adjust to new economic realities or face further decline. It recommends grazing on North Northwest South lands, expanding farm sheep raising, and using western ranges fully, noting causes include dry farming and low per capita meat and wool production.
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Washington
The
Standard
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Great Western
England
Mississippi
Whitehall youths enlist and form fund drive for uniforms
The Whitehall boys plan to join the marines and organize a fundraiser to buy new uniforms and instruments for a music program. Edward Bierchner Prank Barnes and others from Whitehall are involved. Whitehall High School won the district declamatory contest and Edith Mecall will represent the district at the state contest in Missouri.
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Socks
Whitehall
Marines
Edward Bieichner
Prank Barnes Sa Toothul
Charles
Daniela
Ack Farr
Fred Holly
Blle
Bremision Navy Yard
Inia Navy
Nea
Aba
Fom
Tewan
Sollelt
Whitehall High School
Manhattan
Edith “Mecall
Missour
West Wheat Farmers Face Profit Boost From New Zealand Pact
Washington reports wheat farmers in the West are better off due to a New Zealand arrangement. The New Zealand government guaranteed they would pay shillings per bushel for the 1918 crop and allowed flour prices to rise to 16 pounds 10 shillings per ton. Early telegrams suggest the harvest may fall short of prior estimates, with a possible yield around five to six bushels per acre.
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Washington
West
New Fat
New Zealand
Siimien
Cones Wainlow
Auckland
Winesow
Whitehall News Highlights Local Movements and Health Travel
Whitehall notes show Mr and Mrs Jon Clos planning to move to Olympia Washington with their infant daughter. Dr Marie Myers departs for Denver for health reasons. A visit to Tom Clos by Frank Lajeunense precedes Camp Lewis testing. HM Hetherington spends time at Bridger and the Xo veaux club hosts a gathering. Whitehall Red Cross reports April 19 to June 1 garments and shipments including sweaters bandages bed gowns pajamas and suits.
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Whitehall
Jon Clos
Olympia Wash
Cloos
Marie Myers
Denver
Frank Lajeunense
Tom
Camp Lewis
Hetherington
Bridger
Mire
Lyon
Xoveaux ‘Club
Whitewall Red Cross
Hide Prices and Stocks on Hand Cited by Telegrams
A Montana dealer notes government price fixing for hides, with telegram quotes showing May to July rates. Prices vary by grade, bulls excluded, and shipments taxed by local freight. The dealer warns farmers of a potential loss and notes Montana’s large stock on hand with regional estimates.
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Sfonvana
Earioad
Howe
Montana
Livingston
Interscholastic track meet readies campus welcome
Missoula May 5. University prep for the state high school interscholastic track meet includes an on campus information bureau and a three day vacation to host visitors. New bleachers rise on the oval as forecasts promise a successful meet with Grizzly baseball heading west for its ring drive.
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Missoula
Grizzly
Western
Ames
University of Idaho
Washingt State College
Nissan
Reopen Old Camp Castle Mines Advocated by Local Claimants
Castle Montana May 4. The district offers an opportune time to restore mining activity in the Castle mountain camp. Government guarantees silver price and seeks increased metal output with state guard for capital investment. Founders and workers such as Fo L. Hensley J M and J J Hensley Charles Kertz and J Aneren report promising ore shows and urge outside capital to revive the venture. A patriotic duty to rejuvenate the district and invite expert engineers and investors to inspect the mines.
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Castle
Castle Mountain
Montana
Amp
Fo L. Hensley
J.M
J. J. Hensley
Charles Kertz
Development of mineral deposits proposal sparks war industry moves
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Washington reports a debate on developing mineral deposits for war industries. Albert Johnson advocates allowing development where the president designates, arguing deposits would serve a purpose, while opposition questions usefulness and filtration of the plan. The discussion centers on policy and executive power.
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Standard
Washington
Albert Jetunon
Johnson
Misoula News Highlights Local Crime and Defense Decree
Missoula May 3 reports a fatal illness, a summer crash injures two riders near Fairway Campanola, and a man pleads not guilty in Corvallis to sedition tied to American soldiers and the flag. The Montana state council of defense calls for at least five workdays weekly, with several local officials named.
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Wan “Hails
Nto
Minoula
Campanola
Itis Companion
Montana
Council of Defense
Arcainat
Jonine
Equity Company
United
Christian
Livingstone News: Four Needles Lodge Formed For Charity
Livingston May 5 Montana Society of Four Needies organized by George Leat and others. The group pledged a 350 bond to every woman, collected 100 patra for Red Crow Salvation Army drive, and drew nearly 100 members. A man sought morphine at County Physician Stuart’s office, the doctor offering treatment instead of drugs.
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Livingston
Montana Society of Four Needies
George W Leat
Redies
Red Crow
Salvation Army
Gentraaly
Sean
Bentral High School
Girin
Stuart
Tito
Unification of Lines May Be Discussed Today
Great Falls reports plans for unifying the Great Northern and Milwaukee lines. Officials from both companies meet in Lewistown on Monday to consider Great Northern operating the Lewistown to Great Falls route and Milwaukee’s line, with a possible shared rear Northern passenger station. A short connecting track between parallel routes near the two stations is proposed. E Hunt, GN general agent, moves to Wenatchee. Black replaces him in Great Falls.
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Great Falls
Great Northeh
Milwaukee
Lewistown
Great Northern
Great Patlechoteat
Wyatenis
Black
St. Louis
Boy Burned to Death Mother Narrow Escape
Roundup May 5 reports fire destroyed Jess Puckett’s Klein residence. Pax Puckett, year-old son, died in the blaze while his mother and infant escaped by dropping the child down stairs. Puckett suffered burns to head and arms. origin unknown under investigation. Another fire at Rudman’s camp barn suspected incendiary. logs valued around 700 dollars.
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Jess Puckett
Klein
Pax
Puckett
Women filling Great Falls boulevard work in strike relief
In Great Falls on May 5 women replace striking men on boulevards. About twenty women are digging, trimming around trees, and raking grass at regular daily wages. They are replacing workers called out during wage dispute, amid a settlement ongoing with daily totals around two hundred eighty dollars and a later claim of about five hundred fifty dollars.
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Great Falls
Mother 5 Found Dead and Child Poisoning Death
In Falls on May 5 a man’s wife died during a seizure, and a 3 year old child left alone after the mother’s death fed on tomatoes from a can and suffered ptomaine poisoning. A new porcelain pyrometer tube industry is reported.
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Ieat Falls
Pon
Americans drive German retreat in Luneville sector
The Associated Press reports May 5 that over the past three days American artillery has forced German forces from front lines in the Luneville area and heavily damaged rear targets. German second lines are described as roughly the condition of No Man's Land as American units advance near Halleville, with widespread shell effects visible from heavy guns.
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Preas
France
Luneville
Lorraine
No Man's Land
Halleville
Trix
Beith v
Louisiana
Insurance statements issued by Montana in 1918
AALS Montana records show Northern Insurance Company of New York authorized to transact fire insurance in Montana until March 1939 after filing sworn statements of condition for December 31, 1917, detailing paid up capital, assets, liabilities, net surplus, and surplus for policyholders. another entry notes London based company sworn statement for December 1917 with figures for 1917 income and expenses.
State Auditor Certifies Montana Insurance Company Statement
The State Auditor certifies that Laine Assurance Society of New York filed its December 31 1917 statement and is authorized to transact life insurance in Montana until March 31 1919 unless revoked. It notes paid up capital 100000, assets 676837, liabilities 566002085.33, and policyholders 11 745 258.90 with surplus 642.54 and other figures for 1917.
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Helena
Montana
Laine Assurance Society OF
New York
Poland
Nate
Capita Hald Company
R. G. Poland
ExoMeto
Montana insurers file annual statements in 1917
State audit offices record the Aetna Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut and Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford as having filed sworn statements of condition for December 31 1917. Documents certify compliance with Montana insurance laws and authorize agent-led operation through March 31 1919 unless revoked. Figures show capital 5 million, 1917 income about 19.5 million, expenditures about 15.6 thousand, assets about 29.85 million, liabilities about 16.29 million, and net surplus near 19.93 million.
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Helena
Montana
Aetna Insurance, Company
Hartford
Connecticut
R. G
Poland
Wid
Gente
Insurance Company Statutory Certification Notes 1918
In Montana 1918 official testimony certifies the paid up capital and net surplus of an insurance company. The document records the aggregate income and expenditures for 1917, listed figures include paid up capital of 500000 dollars and net surpluses totaling about 4.15 million with other balance figures for liabilities and assets as of December 31 1917.
Insurance Company Statements From Montana 1918
Montana state auditor notes that SURETY FUND IPE INSURANCE CO of Minneapolis has filed December 31 1917 statement and is authorized to operate in Montana until March 31 1919 with assets and surpluses listed. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co of New York also filed statement showing 1917 figures including assets liabilities and net surplus with official seal.
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University Forestry School
Tank
Germany
Sam
Keinenka
British South Africa
Zen
Bavaria
Saxony
Prussia
Zeh
Jota Nu Fraternity
Mere. Howe
Leo Spogeh
Belt
Merle Thompson
Red Lodge
John Carmichael
Donald Young
Tutte
Beuna Belle Young
Atars
Idaho
Government
Livingston News
T. Armstrong
Red Cross
Bee
Charles Ty ‘Tyman
United “States Department
Jumeloe
Lewistown News
Arehur
Tnan
Tera
TV. Sherman
Freie ‘Au Lodge of
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HH. Holmen
Walla Walla
State Prison
Judith River
Cottonwood Creek
Anaconda
Anglers” Club
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London
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Legals
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Insurance
Ometo
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Insurad Department
Abtna Life. Insurance Company
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Insuranes
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Thsuranc
Oakland
Pere
Examele
State OF Montan Department
Lsiena
IPE Insurance Company
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Insurance Company
Toland
Comoner
ex-oMelo
Sald
Omcio
RTM Insurance
Hereas
Lipe, Insurance Company
Sa Company
Ex-Omeio
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