Will Rogers Responds To Montana Turkeys
The Pondera Poultry Growers Association sent two turkeys to Beverly Hills famed humorist Will Rogers with a cheeky letter referencing his anti turkey stance. Rogers replied from Conrad Montana calling Montana a turkey outfit and praising the birds while honoring Charley Russell.
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Pondera Poultry Growers Association
Will Rogers
Beverly Hills
Calif
Will
Claremore
P. S
Conrad
Montana
Charley Russell
Chief Bell Rock Gives War Bonnet to Grandson at Pryor Ceremony
The Crow chief Bell Rock, age 88, surrendered his war bonnet and regalia to James Bell Rock, a Billings high school student, in a Pryor Crow church ceremony. He urged his grandson to pursue education and a peaceful path, while honoring Crow tradition and modern life. The event was recorded by Dr. Petzoldt and Rev. John Frost with many names present.
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Bell Rock
Plenty Coups
James “Buster
Billings High School
Crow Baptist Church
Pryor
Charles Bell Rock
James
Crows
Washington
Bird Hat
Little Owl
Jesus
W. A. Petzoldt
Baptist
Crow Missions
John Frost
Young Bell Rock
Strong Hawk
Emma Spotted Hat
Stanley
Anna
Edith
Grace
Clara
Alice
Calvin
Buster
Billings
Fred Dayiis
Custer Battlefield
Toluca
Beil Rock
Pompeys Pillar
Fly Creek
Prairie Dog Drive Costs and Indian Art Talent Highlight Phillips County
The second year cost for Phillips county prairie dog control totaled 2805.60 with county share 466 and government 936.66 for labor and 1230 pounds of strychnine. Field work ran June 18 to Oct 10 and foreman changes occurred. Separate notes profile Charles Bell Rock and his son James, detailing family, schoolwork, and art talents including prize drawings and battlefield recollections.
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Phillips County
O. E. Stephl
Steph
Bureau of Biological Survey
H. L. Lants
Lark Wilson
W. F. Hardin
Auburn Coe
William Cotter
Joe Henderson
Coe
Rosebud County Sees Strong Corn Comeback After Drought
Rosebud County farmers, led by extension agent Ralph Mercer, reclaimed lost corn ground after three dry years. In 1932, early planting with adapted varieties and pure seed boosted yields, with 17 approved growers producing 299 bushels of seed and 97 percent of next year’s acreage to be planted with adapted corn.
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Montana State College
Rosebud
Ralph Mercer
Mercer
Yellowstone County
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Two New Corporations File Papers With State
New corporations: Charles L. Brown Agency Inc of Great Falls to sell insurance, capital stock 25000, 2500 shares of 10, directors Charles L M H and W W Brown, all of Great Falls. Rocky Mountain Service Station of Hamilton with 20000 capital stock, 2000 shares of 10, directors T D de S A Noland D J Geiman E Pagenkopf and Lee L Brown, all of Hamilton.
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Charles L. Brown Agency, Inc
Great Falls
Charles L
M. H
W. W. Brown
Rocky Mountain
Hamilton
T. D. de S. A. Noland
D. J. Geiman
E. Pagenkopf
Lee L. Brown
Plans Set to Reopen East Helena Smelter Feb 1
J D Mackenzie manager in charge of operations for American Smelting and Refining company announced tentative plans to reopen the East Helena smelter around February 1. More than 200 former employees, out of work since the plant closed last October, will be given part time work. It was noted that 80 percent of American manufacturers rely on agricultural products.
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East Helena
J. D. Mackenzie
American Smelting and Refining Company
Distinctive Lady Noted for Perfume Influence
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for cleansing pores and Cuticura Talcum powder for daily use. It claims the fragrance and cleansing routine yields clear sweet healthy skin.
New Low Rates to California on Union Pacific Excursion
Union Pacific announces a mid winter California excursion with a $45 Butte to Los Angeles round trip valid on Jan 21, 7 30 p m train to Jan 23. Other trains follow regular schedules and return by May 9. D S Spencer says the trip boosts Montana business as travelers spend on clothing and gear.
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California
Union Pacific Railroad
D. S. Spencer
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Butte
Los Angeles
Spencer
Montana
Pondera Poultry Group Reorganizes as Company
At its annual meeting the Pon dera Poultry Growers association voted to reorganize as a stock company named the Pondera Producers Co-operatives Inc to handle all farm commodities. Directors elected include Conrad Carl Leavitt Mrs Irene Ridecoset Brady Co O Burdick Mrs Clyde Baquet Walier L H Bliss Oscar Peterson and James Sanders. A rail journey was described as restful and a health investment during Mr Spencer’s Montana trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pondera Poultry Growers Association
Pondera Producers Co-operatives, Inc
Conrad
Carl Leavitt
Irene Ridecoset
Brady
Co. O. Burdick
Clyde Baquet
Walier
L. H. Bliss
Oscar Peterson
James Sanders
Remember Only Medicine Helps A Sore Throat Gargle
An advertising notice touts Bayer Aspirin gargle as a quick remedy for sore throat pain and infection reduction. It urges buyers to choose genuine Bayer tablets that dissolve fully for gargling and warns to watch quality.
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America
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Rogers
Turkey
Charles Russell
F. Nathaniel Perkins
U. S
Summer St
Boston
Mass
Clark's Fork Valley
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Missoula, Mont
Waar Prate Roe
Heiser
BIG Illustrated Fit
OLD Union Stockyards Company Rethrock
Spokanee
V. Pres
Gen. Mgr
National Parks Airways, Inc
U. S. Air Mail
Teen Lake
Oxden
Utah
Aily
VICKS
Pondera Poultry Group
Henry Coulam
Union Pacific System
the Inland Seed Co
Spokane, Washington
Eit Wren Cassett
the Wheat Krinkler Corp
A. I. U. Spalding
Columbus
Owo
Washoe Bear Creek
The
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