Charlie Robinson Montana dealings tell of vast 1916 cattle sales
The article profiles Charlie Robinson of Clay, Robinson & Co., recounting his forty years selling Montana cattle, key deals, and survival of the old west. It notes the firm’s 1916 sales of 800,000 head worth $175 million, and recalls Rob inson’s long history with Montana stockmen, partnerships, and the firm’s motto “Service and a square deal.”
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Clay, Robinson & Co
Montana
Charlie Robinson
Charles O. Robinson
Livestock Commission House
Chicago
J. M. Robinson & Co
J. M. Robinson
Charlie
Yellowstone
Robinson
John Clay
Plains
I.p.alter
Raw
Lina
Wyoming
Scott and Hanks
Miles City
Matador Land & Cattle Company
Harlem
John Harris
David G. Browne
Fort Benton
Cow Country
Arthur Chapman
Denver
Mr. Robinson
Union
Clay
T. C. Power
Senator Power
Helena
Leo Robinson
Omaha
South ‘St. Paul
Nearly 2 Million in Various School Funds
June reports show a total of 1 951 082 06 in common and state school funds as of June 30. Investments during June include farm loans 9700 school district bonds 1000 8 percent Liberty bonds 100000 state warrants 204 902 31 school bonds 40000 totaling 355 603 21.
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Sidney Miller
Register of State Lands
State Board of Land Commissioners
Commissioner of Agriculture
Register Miller
Agricultural, College, Agricultural
Morrill
School of Mines
State Normal School
State Reform
State University
Fire is a foe to all must fight this year
National call to fire prevention emphasizes conserving food supplies as a duty during a crisis. The piece highlights dangers in grain elevators and mills from dust explosions and urges cleanliness, safe storage of fuels, and removal of fire risks around warehouses and stores. It appeals to Montana citizens to contribute, even if not joining the army, and cites the state fire marshal offering aid.
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Rawhide Rawlins
Grangers
Allard
Flathead
Buchanan
Miles City
Johnny Maybee
Long George
Bull Hook
West
Kalispell
Havre
Miles Town
Missoula
Old Chou
Teau County
Jun
George
Illinois
United States
Montana
Drunken Sheep Case Linked to Saloon-Like Water Source
Louis D Blodgett of the Lewistown Commercial Club investigates a Hot Springs ranch herd afflicted by unusual drunken behavior. Fermented grain in a hot water reservoir, fed through pipes, created an underground alcohol pool turning sheep into chronic drinkers until the source was stopped. The herder left for North Dakota amid the discovery.
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Blodgett
Herder
North Dakota
Louis D. Blodgett
Lewistown
Louis
Sale of Farm Near Havre by Brooks to Stowell
W. Brooks sells his Grain Belt ranch of 80 acres near Havre to Co. Stowell for 12,000 dollars at 25 dollars per acre. The buyer plans intensified farming on the property.
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W. ¥. Brooks
Havre
Stowell
Copious Rain Supports Judith Basin Crops
A heavy rain swept across the Judith basin and Fer gus t county soaking grain fields that badly needed moisture. The timely rainfall revived crops and was hailed as exceptionally welcome, marking a favorable turn for local agriculture.
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Judith Basin
Fergust County
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Hosses
Hightower
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