O Connor Named Successor to Judge Henry
Livingston lawyer James F. O Connor was named to the vacancy caused by Judge Frank Henrys death. He was appointed last week after filing with the secretary of state when Gov Norris approved the appointment. Several applicants sought the post with varying endorsements from local Democrats and personal backing with the governor.
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Livingston Young
Sixth Judicial District
Norris
James F. O’connor
Frank Henry
Livingston
O’connor
Secretary of State
Gov
R. R
Henry
Wool prices vary as Montana wool draws buyers in
Flockmaster G B Pope reports sweet grass county wool selling higher than eastern Montana where the quality is poorer. He notes sales of 350 000 pounds at 20 cents in Custer county and another clip at 21 cents. He cites a Tooley letter claiming 20 cents, with local sellers earning less. He urges restraint and says wool remains scarce nationwide while buyers pretend indifference. Additional notes cover judicial appointment details for Judge O Connor with biographical background and pledges of fairness.
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Sweet Grass County
Montana
G. B. Pope
Miles City
Custer County
Clarence Tooley
Sixth Judicial District
Large land sale closes in Sweet Grass County
Negotiations ended yesterday between J A Lowry and Co and a Minneapolis representative for the O W Kerr Company. The Henry Elling estate ranch near Melville of about 2100 acres sold for 12 dollars per acre. Kerr Co own extensive local lands and plans to subdivide and colonize, boosting county realty value.
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Henry Elling
Melville
Minneapolis Realty Company
J. A. Lowry & Co
O. W. Kerr Company
Minneapolis
Kerr Company
Big Clips of Montana Wool Sold Across State
The Yellowstone Journal reports the sale of the Pryor Sheep Company clip tied to Rea Bros. to Joe Guthrie for Silberman Bros. The over one million pounds fetch 19 to 20 cents and will load at Toluca and Myers on the Northern Pacific. Charles Bair sold 250000 pounds at Five Mile to Joe Strang for Kisman Bros. at just over 19 cents. The Cruse clip, about 143 cents, sold to Leo Daly for Hecht Liebman & Co and is being delivered to Miles City.
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Montana
Pryor Sheep Company
Rea Bros
Joe Guthrie
Silberman Bros
Yellowstone Journal
Toluca
Myers
Northern Pacific
Charles Bair
Billings
Five Mile
Sunday Creek
Joe Strang
Kisman Bros
Thos. Cruse
Leo Daly
Hecht, Liebman & Co
Miles City
County Adds Generously to State Fair Industrial Contest
Sweet Grass county will feature several entries in the state fair industrial contest for boys and girls age 12 to 18. Boys grow potatoes and girls sew a corset cover with county prizes of 10 and 5 dollars for prizes, plus 16 dollars for rail fare. entries must be registered with Mrs Evans, county superintendent, and judges to be named by the county superintendent of schools.
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Sweet Gress County
Pioneer
State Fair Management
Helena
Sweet Grass County
Big Timber
Preparing the Soil for Winter Wheat by Professor Shaw
A Northwest soil moisture guide warns against over long fall sowing of flax and urges timely fallow and packing to conserve moisture. It stresses mulching to prevent moisture loss, weed control, and planning next season based on regional dryness and smoke-altered skies.
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Professor Shaw
Buffalo Preservation Move Gains Senate Backing
The senate incorporates Congressman Martin's bill into the agricultural appropriation bill to create a Wind Cave park home for American bison. Ten buffaloes from the New York Zoo will be sent to South Dakota. Wind Cave could spark restoration of the species in America. The piece notes the buffalo population dwindled to 3,000–4,000.
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Washington
Senate
Martin
South Dakota
Wind Cave Park
Uncle Sam
New Game Reservation
New York Zoological Garden
William T. Hornaday
America
Bozeman Nips Big Timber in Tight Ball Game
In a rain delayed clash at Bozeman Leigh pitched superbly for the locals and despite eleven errors the home team edged Big Timber 7 to 6. Cook held the visitors to five hits while Leigh fanned eleven and struck out ten for Cook.
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Bozeman
Big Timber
Cook
Leigh
Season's grain outlook from June crop report
Washington issued its June crop report detailing acreage and estimated production for spring wheat winter wheat all wheat oats barley rye and hay. Spring wheat 19 201 000 acres 95.8 percent condition yield 13 8 bushels production 265 million. Winter wheat 25 744 000 acres 74.3 percent condition yield 14.1 bushels production 868 million. All wheat yield 14 bushels production 628 million. Oats 37 844 000 acres 91.1 percent condition yield 29.8 bushels production 1 109 billion. Barley 37 844 000 acres 91.1 percent condition yield 25.2 bushels production 192 million. Rye 87.7 percent condition yield 16 bushels. Hay 89.8 percent condition pastures 83.7 percent.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Penwell Reelected Northwest Development League President
Lewis Penwell of Helena Montana was reelected president at Seattle last week in recognition of his work and Montana's role in northwest development. The meeting announced officers including treasurer George R Prince and a broad executive committee with members from Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho and Oregon. Gov Norris spoke urging protection of Northwestern citizens from dishonest land agents and promoters. Resolutions approved the committee report on reforms and development.
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Montana
Northwest
Lewis Penwell
Northwest Development League
Seattle
Helena
Mont
George R. Prince
St. Paul
Minn
D. M. Neill
Red Wing
J. M. Kelly
Devils Lake
N. D
John Deets
Pierre
S. D
L. Newman
Great Falls
J. J. Day
Moscow
Ida
William Hanley
Bend
Ore
C. S. Patterson
Minneapolis
Congress
Committee On
Milligan to resign as Boulder state school head
Gov. Norris received the resignation of Prof. L. E. Milligan, president of the state school for the deaf and blind at Boulder. Effective Aug. 1, he leaves for the California position with a salary of 3000 dollars a year, 500 more than he earned in this state, despite the board's effort to raise his pay to match.
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State School At
Boulder
California
Gov. Norris
L. E. Milligan
State School For the Deaf and Blind
Prof. Milligan
California State School For the Deaf and Blind
Berkeley
State Board of Education
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