Processing Tax Must Be Paid Under Agricultural Adjustment Act
Lewis Penwell announces enforcement of the processing tax on slaughtered hogs under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Farmers and others selling pork must file monthly returns and keep records of live weight, purchases, and parties involved. Exceptions apply for self-use hogs. penalties for evasion are strict.
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Lewis Penwell
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Guy T. Helvering
Treasury
Turkeys Ship From Lewistown to Omaha at 13 Cents
A Fergus turkey pool shipment moved 9000 pounds of turkeys to Omaha Nebraska from Lewistown recently. The price received was 13 cents per pound, unchanged from last year.
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Omaha
Neb
Lewistown
Fergus Turkey Pool
Gold mining in Helena region shows strong future promise
A United States Geological Survey bulletin highlights 3000 square miles around Helena Montana as a rich but underexplored mining belt. Since 1854 and through 1928 regional output reached tens of millions with potential for more in north of Helena belts and Belt Mountain districts.
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Montana
Helene
United States Geological Survey
W. C. Mendenhal
Montana School of Mines
Helena
Belt Mountains
Deer Lodge
Wolf Creek
Basin
J. T. Pardee
F. C. Schrader
Capitol
Bulletin
Marysville
Drumlummon
Confederate
York
Confederate Gulch
The
United States Superintendent of Documents
Washington, D. C
School of Mines
Civilian Conservation Corps aided Montana economy
Captain E. W. Ely reports Montana benefited from CCC work with about one million dollars impact. Six Montana camps spent 1.88 million dollars in six months, 30 percent staying in state and 646 thousand dollars paid, mostly allotted or sent out of state. Projects include a 28 mile Paradise to St. Regis road, irrigation at Nine Mile Remount, trail work and pasture clearing.
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Montana
Missoula
E. W. Ely
Fort Missoula
Ely
Paradise
St. Regis
Nine Mile Remount
Beet Growers Seek 50 50 Profit Split in Sugar Beet Trade
Montana Wyoming Sugar Beet Growers directors at Billings called for a true 50 50 division of profits between processor and grower as condition for 1934 contracts. They oppose a 1 percent sales tax and warned they may grow other crops if demands are not met. Resolutions were sent to Gov. Cooney and legislators. I. E. Huddleston chaired the meeting.
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Montana-Wyoming Sugar Beet Growers Association
Billings
Great Western and
Holly Sugar Companies
F. H. Cooney
I. E. Huddleston
Association
Bower Revisits Western Frontier in Whosup Trail
Bower crafts another Western featuring 18 year old Chip Bennet who rides from Denver toward Montana in search of his vanished brother. Mistaken for horse thief he escapes vigilante justice, works on a ranch, uncovers his brother’s killer, and seeks revenge amid a gang of desperadoes.
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Bower
B. M. Bower
Grat Falls
C . Bennet
Denver
Montana
Chip
Reid
Portland
Ore
Present Economical Situation Is Discussed
Montana State College reports Prof Merill Good addressing a public assembly on the NRA public works program as a path to economic recovery. He cites 1929 construction employment and outlines 30 percent government grants with communities repaying 70 percent to spur wage growth and reduce unemployment.
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Montana State College
United States
Merril 2
Good
State College
Admin
Congress
NRA
Good Said
Tax on Wool Processing Sparks Western Sheep Industry Fight
Congressman Roy E Ayers denounces a proposed 4 percent wool processing tax as a blow to Montana sheepmen. He says every sheep could lose 50 cents, totaling about 2000000 dollars, hurting lamb markets and the state lamb feeding industry. He cites telegrams and calls from woolgrowers across central and eastern Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Ayers
Wallace
Montana
Ayers
Former Sheriff Robson Sues over 1 10 291 56 Damages
George E. Robson sues in Roundup district court against John J. Popovich former Musselshell County Sheriff and Maryland Casualty for illegal home search on December 2 1930. He seeks actual 5291 56 and punitive 5600 damages claiming false statements in a December 10 1930 justice court affidavit used to obtain a search warrant related to theft of bridge plank.
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George E. Robson
John J. Popovich
Musselshell County
Maryland Casualty Company
Justice Court
O. R. McVey
Twins John and Lish English Reside 42 Years On North Ralls Farm
John and Lish English, 91 year old twin brothers, have lived on the same farm north of Ralls, Texas for 42 years. The piece notes their long partnership and rural life.
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John
Lish English
Ralls
Tex
Cuticura Aids Gaby’s Skin With Soaps Ointment and Talcum
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing red rough itching skin. It promotes hot baths with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment apply, then using Cuticura Talcum for its scent.
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Gaby
Government Land Demand Remains High in Great Falls Report
Great Falls monthly office-work summary shows over 475 homestead applications filed in 11 months, with 236 final proofs. Oil and gas permits 40, Indian allotments 106 mainly for Fort Peck children, while teeth formation note at birth appears beside Trinidad’s public works push.
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United States Land Office
Great Falls
Fort Peck Reservation
Pinkish Young Hippopotamus Described in Report
A brief note describes a young hippopotamus with a pinkish color. The description focuses on its unusual skin tone and youth.
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Fergus
Turkeys
Charles M
U.S
Russell
Carson
Queen’s War Hounds
Montana Newspaper Association
Great Falls, Montana
Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Germany
Denmark
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Europe
C. C. Corps
Hwlhetser Saddlery CO
Trinidad
Olari’s Fork Valley
Blackfoot Land Development Company
Corawer
Vinsoula
Mont
Blackleg
C. c
Berkeley
California
M. Rothrock
Mer
Spokane
A. K
Pat” Ford
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