Inter-State Co operative Association forms in Fargo
The Inter-State Co operative Association founded at Fargo ND aims to buy for Montana Dakota and Minnesota merchants and grain elevators. M W Thatcher named president. over 100 stores already on a growing list. Orders placed in St Paul on opening day included 5000 tons coal 20 cars flour nine cars mill feed and more. Membership requires large purchases with no capital and a small brokerage to cover costs. The plan targets a major consumer benefit and calls the venture the largest northwest buying agency with projected yearly volume near 25 million dollars. Head office Fargo with J Axtel as secretary.
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The
Inter-State Co-operative Association
Montana
Dakotas
Minnesota
Fargo
N. D
M. W. Thatcher
Equity Co-operative Association
Thatcher
Association
St. Paul
Equity Co-operative Exchange
Northwest
Fargo, N. D
J. Axtel
COOL WEATHER AIDING MONTANA GRAIN CROP
The cool weather and recent showers in Montana have reduced crop losses and aided grain ripening. State yields are projected at about 50 percent of normal, with wheat prices near 2.50 a bushel in Chicago, implying Montana farmers may earn well above normal year returns.
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Montana
Chicago
Hedge row gossip and a thorn in the side
An old man recalls a hedgerow quip while observing a girl whose daughter now sprinkles tacks on the road to force Prince Charming to halt and fix tires. The tale shifts from romantic hope to a practical, modern interference in daily life.
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Prince Charming
Milwaukees Next President Speculated In Rail Chief Rumor
Directors of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway weigh successors to Albert Earling. Harry E. Byram, Burlington vice president, is favored by J Odden Armour. Byram rose from call boy to high executive after stints with Great Northern and others. Earling may retire at seventy, with momentum behind the Puget Sound extension profits.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Albert J. Earling
Road
Harry E. Byram
Burlington
J. O&den Armour
The
Milwaukee
Byram
Galesburg
James N. Hill
Empire Builder
Great Northern
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Butte
Havre
Great Falls
Earling
Armour
William Rockefeller
Harling
Puget Sound
Milwaukee Land Company
Dry Days Warning Urges Fire Care Near Forests
District Forester Scott Leavitt warns travelers in national forests to use extreme care during the dry spell after a fire started by a dropped burning match burned 200 acres and cost $150 to fight. He seeks cooperation over penalties for carelessness.
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Scott Leavitt
Leavitt
Great Northern Road Employs Women in Service
Following Northern Pacific example the Great Northern employs women in several branches. Eight women work in the Great Falls yards as coach cleaners for eight hours daily and receive the same pay as men, about $80 per month.
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Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Great Falls
Dry Weather Boosts Bitter Root Apple Crop
Bitter Root growers report the present Montana apple crop as the cleanest in years due to dry weather. Apple scab and blight losses are down, with only light spraying needed. Production is expected around 300 carloads, slightly above last year's 275, though still a small overall crop.
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Montana
Bitter Root Valley
Fair Prices for Montana Potatoes This Year
Montana potato crop is expected to match 1916 output per county agents estimates to the state council of defense. Early reports predicted a large national crop and low prices, but recent estimates show a national shortfall, which should yield fair prices for Montana growers.
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Montana
State Council of Defense
Montanan James Sewell Returns From German Captivity
James Sewell of Butte who joined the Canadian army early in the War was captured by the Germans after a severe wound. He was exchanged and returned to Montana. Sewell notes 2,200,000 Iron Crosses have been awarded, many to men never under fire, and says the Kaiser may create a new order for valor due to devaluation of the Iron Cross.
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James Sewell
Butte
Montana
Sewell
Farmers See Sparse Crop Prospects Near Cut Bank
Farmers around Cut Bank report grain yields about half normal due to a severe rainfall shortage. In the north, crop production came from the lightest rainfall on record with some areas receiving less than half an inch in June, yet farmers hope that with normal precipitation and proper cultivation, crops may improve.
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Cut Bank
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Mr. Cush
Blue Grass
Old Kentucky
Ue Byram
Milwaukee Road
Tllinois
Great Northern Road
W. O. Downing & Co
Lewistown
J. W. Hefferlin
Livingston, Mont
Judith Basin
Farmers Land Co
Mont
Uaceburper Givens Co
Great Falla
Milwaukee Railway
Seattle
Washington
Farm Land Loans
Bennett and Terrell
Billings
Chouteau
McDonald Realty Co
Montana Construction and Investment Co
J. J. O'Leary
Talbot Ave
Butte, Mont
Briscoe
Recond
Utah
Briscoe Motor Co
Wick
Qf Master
Montana Plano Co
American Land Co
Arizona
Fern Studio
Empire Studio
Diamond Block
Lewistown, Mont
Carl Riddick & Son
Lewintown
Accountants and Auditors
Harley-Clark & CO
Tod Block
Douglas Wilson & Co., Inc
Ford Building
Carlsbad
Eagle Drug Co
C. A. Hunt & Co
Tractor Attachment Co
2Nd Ave. B
DR. J Knox
Second Avenue
Great An
FURS
Richard P. Hoenck
A. Raoh
Minneapolis
Certified Accountants
WM. B
Finlay, C
First National Bank
Nebs-Theiben Construction CO
Ford
Our State
Montanan
Grest Falls
Master Cleaners
Great Falls, Mont
Sands Bros
Helena
Bynum
Teton County
Vt Frary & Burlingame
Hall
Jean
Fathe Ce
Homefinders
Ase
Stapleton Block
Ignis Oo
Beatria
Vaughnah
W. Bencom
Central
Avenue
W. Hoyle
State ‘St.ig
Bowden
Junod
Montans
Alberta
Vranary
J. S. Eakin
Fergus County
Henry C. Gorham
Fifth
Ave
Bruce A. Cummine
Ontana
Co. L. Harris
Attorne
Robert H. Lindsay, Jr
U. 8
First Nat. Bank Bldg
Kberl
Villars and Sinclair
Breen
Architects
Curtis C. Obime
Billings, Montana
UEO
H. Bhansny
Flrst National Bank
San'l
A. J. Mohr
Hix Agency, Inc
Mercantiled Service CO
Avery
Daly Bank
Anaconda
Auto School
LIARN
West
Montana Automobile School
South Main
Roy Franklin Hfdath
Nassayer
Pout & McCarthy
Lewis & Walkhar
Wyoming
Butte College Telegraphy
Wm. F. Karbel
Union Bk
Stapleton Building
Montana Investments
Tella
Johnson & Crampton
Dillon
Rotary Press
Job Press
Tor Full
Public Oll Exchange
Casper
Walger
D. B. Fryer & Co
RCO Mia Ns
Beckman
Great ‘Falls
Orkigie
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