Burma beans found poisonous prompt state order destroyed
Montana health officials ordered destruction of Burma beans after Bozeman lab tests detected prussic acid in substantial amounts. The federal government barred interstate shipments, and Nearman Fruit of Minneapolis supplied the beans to Montana retailers. Professor Cobleigh noted the beans’ inherent toxicity, not additive poison, with ill effects reported in customers.
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Montana
State Board of Health
State Laboratory
Bozeman
W. M. Cobleigh
State Food Laboratory
India
Burma
Nearman Fruit Company
Minneapolis
Being a good fellow downtown and at home
A concise moral note urging tempering public kindness with private restraint. The author counsels using one's goodwill primarily at home after a day in town.
Seed Corn Selection Before First Frosts
Montana farmers are urged to pick seed corn from standing stalks as soon as ripe to avoid frost damage and to select earliest maturing ears. The process improves local strain, requires immediate drying in a ventilated area, and warns against delaying harvest or piling ears.
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Montana
Right Treatment For Cauliflower In Montana Gardens
Right treatment for cauliflower emphasizes harvesting at white solid heads and protecting to preserve quality. Techniques include tying leaves, trimming, careful cutting, and prompt disposal or canning or pickling for winter use. Storage is impractical in warm weather and cold storage is preferred if needed.
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Montana
State Tax Commission Names Its Secretary
The Montana State Tax Commission elected John Edgerton of Holter as secretary and Alice Pfiffner of Helena as stenographer. The secretaryship pays 3000 dollars a year. Edgerton previously served eight years as cashier and statistician at the Helena United States assay office.
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State Tax Commission
John Edgerton
Holter
Alice Pfiffner
Helena
C. R. Leonard
St. Paul
Minnesota Tax Commission
William Lindsay
Glendive
David Hilger
Lewistown
Capitol
Edgerton
United States Assay
Progressive State Central Committee
Break Price Records on Range Beef Steers
Records for price on range beef steers in the eastern markets were broken last week. Clay, Robinson & Co. sold a load of dehorned stock averaging 1,332 pounds at 12.75 per hundredweight. A load of horned coarse grade stock foraging around 1,400 pounds sold at 12.50. Another load of horned stock averaged about 1,161 pounds.
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Clay, Robinson & Co
Prevent Threshing Fires Ground Shafts Dry Brush Method
Agriculture experts warn threshing outfits risk explosive fires from static electricity. Grounding cylinder shafts via dry brush contact and wires to damp earth can prevent damage by discharging static charges generated by belt slip and dust buildup.
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Department of Agriculture
Great Variation in Price of Tungsten in Montana
Montana miners study tungsten price swings from 5250 to 420 dollars per ton with today’s near 1400, driven by supply demand. Most ore imports come from South America as U S. production remains minimal. Through June 1, 3480 tons valued at 4 601 204 have entered the country. High grade tool makers rely on tungsten.
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Montana
United States
South America
City Ordinance Bars Traitorous Speaker
Helena enacts an ordinance to curb traitorous and inflammatory public speeches. Citizens must apply for a permit before speaking in public places, providing the speech topic, applicant name and residence, with approval sought by city officials. violations carry fines or imprisonment.
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Helena
Council of
Furr RE
War era notes and prices across cities and wars
A collection of brief items notes wartime prices and events from New York Seattle and Washington. Topics include wool prices highest since Civil War, draft reductions, a senator branded traitor, convicts at Washington state prison, cinema growth, and motion picture plans for troops.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Underwood
Erie Road
Washington
Las
J. D. Works
California
Slaytoe
Mike—t
Bodr
Chris Erickson
Pershing
France
Amsterdam
Germany
Stord
New York
Willam B. Thompson
Virginia City
Montana
St. Paul
Minkgesota
Smith
Sam Franciscoo
Hiram Johnson, Jr
United States
Hiram Johnson
Waskh
Washington State Penitentiary
Army
Navy
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