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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1935

Page

6

Applications Received at Helena Increase to Twelve

Montana public works projects under the new federal program see 12 applications filed with D A McKinnon the state engineer. Projects listed include Mill Creek water conservation in Park County for 151,022 Bainville flood control and water colonies in Roosevelt County 105,26 and Lincoln County high school Eureka grant only 90,000 to replace a 1918 fire destroyed structure.

Public Works Administration Montana D. A. McKinnon Public Works Mill Creek Park County Bainville Roosevelt County Lincoln County High School Eureka

Kalispell Couple Returns From Los Angeles Winter

Mr. and Mrs. Rod Houston of Kalispell have returned from Los Angeles where they spent the winter. They enjoyed the trip but are glad to be back and feel Montana and the Flathead are the best places.

Coast Rod Houston Kalispell Los Angeles Montana Flathead

Pioneer Montana's Old West Spirit Meets Giant Gold Dredge

In Pioneer Montana the town preserves its pioneer charm while a 1500 ton gold dredge at Gold Creek hums daily. The dredge extracts 7000 cubic yards of rock and dirt every 24 hours, feeding sluice boxes where gold is captured and refined, powering the operation with 4400 volts and a complex system of winches gears and conveyors.

Spirit of Old West Pioneer Montana Gold Creek Old West Old Rock

Shortage of Feed Vital to Farmers in Montana

Montana State College agronomist Sam Sloan warns farmers to maximize feed by planting Corn this spring in central and southeastern Montana for high tonnage per acre. Data from Moccasin Havre and Huntley stations show strong fodder and ear corn yields, with grain hays and alfalfa as key drought resistant options. Early varieties, oats rye and wheat recommended. prefer grain hay on fallow land, wheat on light soils, and use runoff or sub irrigation to boost alfalfa.

Sam Sloan Extension Agronomist Montana State College Sloan Montana Moccasin Havre Huntley Triangle

Brazier Sees Silver Price Rise Boosting Helena Mines

Helena mining figure C. R. Brazier says the new silver price of 77.57 cents an ounce marks a major mining advance since 1933. He predicts Helena area mines dormant since the 1890s may reopen, underscoring Capital City's growth tied to silver activity.

C. R. Brazier Helena The Montana Silver Association Aliver Brazier Last Chance Gulch

World’s southernmost city Pdnta Arenas noted

The article identifies Pdnta Arenas in Chile as the world’s southernmost city, located at the southern tip of the country. It highlights its geographic position at the southern end of Chile.

Pdnta Arenas Chile

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