Faith Remains Firm in Dry Land Farming
Prof Shaw an eminent agriculturist spoke at Havre farmers institute urging continued belief in dry land farming despite a very dry season. He noted North Dakota’s condition was dire with grass failing to green between Glasgow and Chester and Havre and Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Farmers’ Institute
Havre
Farmers’ Institutes
Dakota
North Dakota
Glasgow
Chester
Great Falls
Montana
Montana's Appeal Draws Record Crowds On Exhibit Car Tour
The Northern Pacific exhibit car drew heavy interest across western states as Montana promotes nonirrigated farming. In La Crosse Wisconsin 3000 visitors registered with half seeking general information, while others asked about specific sections, guiding homeseekers toward Montana’s opportunities.
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Montana
East
Northern Pacific
Central Western States
la Crosse
Wis
Woman nearly dies after mistaking carbolic acid for mouthwash
Mrs. S. A. Wood survived a near fatal accident when she swallowed a teaspoonful of undiluted carbolic acid by mistake while treating a sore throat. She immediately spat out the fluid and sought help, a dramatic instance cited in a column urging Montana farmers to adopt moisture preserving farming. Continuous on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Wood
Robert Allen
Legislature to Push Law for Honest Weights and Measures
Montana plans a session push for strong weights and measures laws after a government inspector exposed short weights in Butte. Secretary Yoder says Montana lacks a standard and funds, and will seek uniform national standards and a net weight requirement for original packages across groceries, drugs, dry goods, dairy, and milk depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Yoder
Government Bureau
Washington
District of Columbia
St. Paul
Minnneapolis
Boston
National
Montana
Holbrook
Helena
Great
Bureau
State Bars St Paul Mutual Hail from Montana
The St Paul Mutual Hail and Cyclone Insurance Co is barred from doing business in Montana pending resolution of formal complaints. State Auditor H R Cunningham suspended its charter after reports of misrepresentations and irregular practices by agents and adjusters. All state agents must cease soliciting business, with prosecutions possible for violations. Public urged to avoid dealings with the company or its agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Mutual Hail and Cyclone Insurance Company
Montana
H. R. Cunningham
Cunningham
Insurance Department
Montana State Teachers Association Meet in Billings
About 500 teachers will attend the annual Montana State Teachers Association meeting scheduled December 27 to 29 in Billings. Preparations aim for one of the largest gatherings in the association’s history with speakers of national prominence and all county superintendents and school board members expected to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Teachers’ Association
Billings
Association
H. H. Swain
Irrigation Growth Expands Farm Wealth Across West
The United States has rapidly expanded irrigation from 20 000 acres forty years ago to 16 million acres today. Federal projects like Roosevelt dam and Elephant Butte cost millions, with private reclamation also adding vast cultivable land. Government, private efforts boost farm wealth and desert reclamation nationwide.
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United States
Roosevelt
Arizona
Elephant Butte
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Colorado
Idaho
Missouri
Man Kills Himself Fleeing imaginary Danger in Montana
Henry Newman, aged about 50, shot himself with a 38 caliber revolver on McLeod street after telling ranch contacts he was pursued by three men and the Masons. Witness Clyde Anderson saw him earlier in the evening entering Erick Steensland’s ranch and later at the Grand hotel with county clerk J. A. Bailey. An inquest returned a verdict of death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Newman
Clyde Anderson
Home Telephone Company
Newman
Erick Steensland
Boulder
Livingston
Hellopeter Place
Mr. Steensland
Grand Hotel
J. A. Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Park County
Mr. Anderson
Irvine
Lowry & Whitfield
Carter
T. G. Shipton
H. C. Pound
John Watt
A. W. Strickland
G. W. Webb
F. A. Severance
Carbon County
B. S. Hellopeter
Advertised Letters at Big Timber Office for Week Ending 1910
List of uncalled letters at the Big Timber post office for the week ending November 38 1910 including names Jorger O Allestad Peter Fruhrman John Lusekin Erick Meyer Frank Erick P Negard Mrs Tridskyof Ole Rende two. Advertised in calling please say Advertised Augusta C Sheeriday P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Allestad
Jorger O. Fruhrman
Peter
Lane
John. Lusekin
Erick
Meyer
Frank
Novland
Erick P. Negard
Mrs
Tridskyof
Rende
Ole
Contests Planned by Silver Bow Republicans in Four Offices
Four Republican hopefuls C S Henderson W D Fenner Hector Chevrier and Henry Recksick file contests over sheriff treasurer auditor and county clerk and recorder alleging fraud in registration and election. Democrats also plan challenges with Patrick Sullivan disputing assessor results. Courts may not seat legislators until the general assembly acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
C. S. Henderson
W. D. Fenner
Hector Chevrier
Henry Recksick
General Assembly
Patrick S. Sullivan
Gilbert Bennetts
Secret Mission of Government Vet Experts in Livingston
Dr. R. H. Treacy of Bismarck and Dr. R. G. Stafford from Washington are in Livingston in secret consultation with Dr. A. D. Knowles. The visit concerns the district including North Dakota and Montana. Publication of the subject is expected in a week or ten days, with details withheld for now.
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R. H. Treacy
Bismarck
N. D
Government Bureau of Animal Industry
North Dakota
Montana
R. G. Stafford
Bureau
Washington, D. C
Livingston
A. D. Knowles
Post
Treacy
Knowles
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Faith
Thomas Shaw
Mississippi River
Cascade Mountains
Canadian
Mexico
Western States
Mississippi Valley
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Augusta C. Sheerriday, P. M
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
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