Logging Camp Sparks Christmas Tree Trade in Eureka
Eureka near Tobacco plains on the Montana Idaho border transformed into a Christmas tree hub after 1928. By 1930s two large firms and many dealers operate with hundreds of cutters and yard workers supplying up to five thousand trees per car, shipping as far as Kansas City and British Columbia.
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Eureka
Canadian
Idaho
Tobacco Plains
Forestry Service
Pri
Kansas City
British Columbia
Russell Harrison Scion of Presidents Dies at 82
Russell Harrison 82 son of former President Benjamin Harrison died at his Indianapolis home. A late 1870s Helena figure he led the United States assay office and owned the Helena Daily Journal. He was great grandson of William Henry Harrison and served on General Leonard Wood s staff during the Spanish American War. He practiced law and was Mexican consul in Indianapolis.
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Russell B. Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
United States Assay
Helena
Helena Daily Journal
William Henry Harrison
Continental Congress
Harrison
Oxford, O
Pennsylvania Military Academy
Chester
Lafayette College
Easton
Leonard Wood
Death of Dr. Lewis R. Morris Son-In-Law of Sen Clark
Dr. Lewis R. Morris, 74, longtime New York physician and director of several ventures including United Verde Copper Co and Unadilla Valley Railway, died in New York City. He was a trustee of the Corcoran Art Gallery, descended from Declaration signer Lewis Morris, and was the son-in-law of the late Senator William A. Clark. He married Katherine Stauffer Clark in 1900 and their daughter is Mrs. John H. Hall of New York City.
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Lewis R. Morris
Corcoran Art Gallery
Washington, D. C
New York City
Montana
William A. Clark
Lewis Morris
New York
United Verde Copper Co
Unadila
Tosa Dogs Parade at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
In observance of Prince Yoshi's birth, 30 Tosa dogs were paraded to the Meiji shrine in Tokyo under the Society for the Preservation of Tosa dogs.
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Prince Yoshi
Meiji Shrine
Tokyo
Japan
Society For the Preservation of
Real Estate Boards Leader Reports 97 Percent Occupied Homes
Walter W. Rose of Orlando Florida president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards says residential properties in the United States are about 97 percent occupied, based on the best available estimates.
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Walter W. Rose
Orlando, Fla
National Association of Real Estate Boards
United States
Peter Lorre's Early Escape to Stage Life in Vienna
Young Peter Lorre fled his Vienna home at age 17 driven by an urge to act though he had never seen a stage performance. He pursued a theater career, beginning a journey that would lead to later fame in film.
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Peter Lorre
Vienna
Girls Train as Home Mechanics at Montana State
At Montana State College a selective course in household mechanics teaches 12 enrolled girls to repair electrical and mechanical household equipment. Under Prof. H. E. Murdock the class assembles new appliances in knocked down form to study parts and operation, with annual equipment value near $5,000.
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Montana State College
H. E. Murdock
Murdock
Scarlet fever and mumps cases reported to state board
Sixty eight scarlet fever cases and 71 mumps cases were turned over to the state board of health last week per Dr. B. E. Kilbourne. Other disease reports include 55 chickenpox, 68 influenza and 18 smallpox.
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State Board of Health
B. E. Kilbourne
Bank Dividends Declared for Closed Virginia City and Two Minnesota Banks
State Superintendent S. L. Kleve reported dividends for creditors of three closed banks: Elling State Bank of Virginia City 10 percent totaling 14218 dollars. Farmers State Bank of Westby 3 percent totaling 2999 dollars. Farmers and Merchants Bank of Savage 8 percent totaling 1786 dollars.
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Elling State Bank of
Virginia City
Farmers State Bank of
Westby
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Savage
State Superintendent of Banks
S. L. Kleve
Virginia City Bank
Westby Bank
Bank At
Quakes Revive Old Masonry Art
W W Kriegel of the School of Mines discusses reinforced brick masonry for quake resistance before the state society of engineers. He traces its history from Brunel to 19th century Washington and India, notes labor costs, weight advantages, and cites uses at Fort Harrison and Helena facilities.
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State Society of Engineers
W. W. Kriegel
School
of Mines
Helena
Kreigel
Marc Brunel
Engi
India
United States
National Bureau of Standards
Kriegel
Fort Harrison
Western Clay Manufacturing Co
Wardens Promoted by State Game and Fish
Four probationary deputy game wardens are promoted to regular deputy warden. Names and hometowns: Leonard J. Rensch Miles City Carl Benson Red Lodge L W Miller Bozeman and Dale T. Shook Plains.
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State Game and Fish Commission
Leonard J. Rensch
Miles City
Carl Benson
Red Lodge
L. W. Miller
Bozeman
Dale T. Shook
Plains
State Lands Auction Yields High Prices in Montana
State lands sold at public auction in western Montana brought up to 35 dollars an acre near Polson, according to State Land Commissioner I M Brandford and field agent Leon Choquette. Sales occurred at Polson Missoula and Thompson Falls with Missoula townsite lots selling for as much as 150 dollars cash.
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Montana
Polson
I. M. Brandford
Leon Choquette
Missoula
Thompson Falls
1937 Beer Licenses Issued by State Board of Equalization
The state board of equalization beer control agency mails 1937 beer licenses to wholesale and retail dealers. Projected revenue from licenses is about 300000 dollars, allocated to retail 260000, wholesale 22500, store 3900, brewers 7500, clubs 2500, cigarets 2500.
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State Board of Equalization, Beer Control Agency
Governor Holt Plans Indefinite Post Office Departure
Governor Holt announced his plans are indefinite after leaving office at term end. He and Mrs. Holt may visit Missoula where their son Ben will enroll at the state university, then likely return to Miles City after a month or two.
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Holt
Missoula
Ben
State University
Miles City
20 000 Social Security Cards Returned in Montana
About 20 000 of the 85 000 employee social security blanks sent out in Montana have been returned to state social security headquarters. The filing deadline was moved from December 5 to December 15. Late applications will face delays due to the Christmas rush.
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Montana
Montana Protest Seeks Lower Oyster Shell Freight Rate
The Montana railroad commission protests Interstate Commerce Commission freight rates on crushed oyster shells from Louisiana to Montana. Montana rate is 75 cents per hundred pounds, Wyoming rate is 55 cents. Commission seeks 55 to 60 cents to Montana.
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Montana Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisiana
Montana
Wyoming
New Bids Sought for State University Journalism Building
The state board of education calls for new bids to be opened at a special session on January 7 for construction of the School of Journalism building at State University. First bids were rejected for exceeding funds by 30,000 dollars. contractors are cautioned to stay within the 200,000 dollar limit.
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State Board of Education
School of Journalism
The
State University
Montana to Build Migratory Bird Refuges Co op
The Montana state frame and fish commission accepts a US Bureau of Biological Survey offer to cooperate on migratory game bird refuge construction. Four state deputy wardens will work with bureau agents to survey and identify refuges starting at Montana's eastern boundary on January 1.
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Montana State Frame and Fish Commission
United States Bureau of Biological Survey
Bureau Arents
Momtana
State social security board proposes welfare commission plan
The Montana social security commission will urge the legislature to create a state public welfare commission and appoint a state director. The decision was made by the commission chaired by Arthur Lamey of Havre after discussing additional recommendations for legislative action.
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Social Security Board
Montana Social Security Commission
Unon
Arthur Lamey
Havre
Falls bidders low on three WPA water projects
The Tomlinson Arkwright Co of Great Falls submitted the lowest bids for three state water projects totaling 710000. The Ruby valley project in Madison county is estimated at 520000 the Ackley Lake project in Judith Basin county at 190600 and the Be Dry project in Garfield county at 90000. All three works are to be financed through the WPA.
State Proqard Uphold Revokes 15 Helena Licenses
Montana Supreme Court upholds the state board of equalization beer control agency in revoking 15 Helena establishments licenses for selling liquor in violation of regulations. Licenses suspended five days. Dealers plan appeal to the U S Supreme Court. District court injunction delayed the suspension order.
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State Proqard
State Supreme Court
State Board of Equalization Beer Control Agency
Iielena
Game Warden Supposedly Influences Meadow Lake Fishermen
Deputy Game Warden William Ray Kohls comments on ice fishing at Meadow lake in the Yellowstone area. He notes fishermen halt bites when he appears and suspects salmon eggs are used as bait, while ordinary bait remains in use when he is absent. He warns changes in Madison fish regulations.
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Meadow Lake
Yellowstone
William Ray Kohls
Madison
Farm Care Tips For Home and Glass Curtain Making
Two parts boiled linseed oil mixed with one part turpentine makes a good furniture polish. Water plants with a mild soap and warm rinse, lay plants on their side to keep soil from soapy water. When making glass curtains allow for shrinkage with extra hem or concealed tuck as open weave materials shorten when washed.
Chicken Canned On The Bone Tastes Better
A reader claims canned chicken on the bone delivers richer flavor than boneless shredded meat. The note compares texture and taste, suggesting bone presence enhances juiciness and overall savor.
Prying chicken taints taste of a patercetis factory sample
The fragment discusses meat quality noting that prying or tasting meat before canning is unsatisfactory and mentions a patercetis style flavor. The text is garbled but centers on quality control and flavor issues in processed meat.
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Russell Harrison
Senator Clark
Uber Tanning CO
Owatonna
Minn
Clark’s Fork Valley
Anaconda Copper Mining CO. Lands Department
Missoula, Mont
Charles M. Russell
Montana Newspaper Association
Great Falls, Montana
Chester C. Davis
Davis
Montana Farmer
Joe Dixon
AAA
Federal Reserve System
State House
Missouri River
Broadwater
Lewis and Clark
Gallatin
Mail Filma
Farge
N. Dek
Los Angeles
Via
Montana Mountains
Great Salt Lake
Cedar Breaks
Zion National Park
Boulder Dam
California
Tropical Coast Line
National Parks Airways
Western Air Express
Great Falls
National Parks Airways, Inc
Balt Lake City
Utah
Gxtter
Dizzy Deann
Dizzy
Bobby
2Gy
Dizzy Dean
Battle Creek
Mich
U.S.A
General Foods
Izzy Dean
Eachrach
M.N
Ame Street City
MR. Dean
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