New Montana Extension Service staff named
J C Taylor announces August changes in the Montana Extension Service. Horace Bolster becomes extension land economist and Bernard Williams is county extension agent for Beaverhead. Austin Goth shifted to farm management demonstrator. Herschell Hurd appointed Park county agent. G H Bingham takes three month leave for Subsistence Homesteads project. Lillian Stone named half time home demonstration agent for Beaverhead and Powell counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Montana Extension Service
J. C. Taylor
Horace Bolster
Bernard Williams
Beaverhead County
Austin Goth
Herschell D. Hurd
Park County
G. H. Bingham
Milk River
Lillian Stone
Seaverhead
Bolster
Extension Service
Federal Land Bank of Spokane
Hurdy
Smith-Hughes
Lewistown
Big Sandy
Bingham
Miss Stome
Beaverhead
Powell
Birds Are Going South This Autumn
The article notes blackbirds and robins moving south while meadow larks gather as autumn nears and gophers hide. nights grow cooler signaling winter prep for all.
Seattle Group Visits Glacier Park in Montana Trip
One hundred Mountaineer club members from Seattle arrived in Kalispell for a several days tour through Glacier National Park traveling in 26 cars and trucks. Most stayed overnight in Kalispell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Montana
Mountaineer Club of
Kalispell
Glacier National Park
Bank to Open Second Columbus Branch by Local Stockholders
A group of stockholders plans to open a second Columbus bank soon. They hold interests in Park City State Bank and the Yellowstone Bank at Laurel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Park City State Bank
Yellowstone Bank
Laurel
Rift Valley Survey Planned Across Kenya and Lake Rudolph
Kenya plans a regional survey covering the Rift Valley and its famed Lake Rudolph. Officials announce mapping work to assess geological and hydrological features, with collaboration from national agencies and regional teams.
Cattle Herders Eye Bangs Disease Control Program
Federal aid under BA I Order 347 funds Bangs disease eradication efforts. Owners may test herds without charge for sampling. payments range up to 20 dollars for grade cows, 50 dollars for registered animals eliminated. Participation is voluntary and regulations require testing, culling-reactive stock, and strict biosecurity under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Bang
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
State Relief Fund Allocation Made In Montana
Allocation of 1,366,065 dollars in federal funds for Montana relief was approved by Gov. Frank H. Cooney. The plan covers drouth relief in hard hit counties, nondrouth relief, rehabilitation, surplus cattle handling, feed purchases, transient services, and related administration.
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Montana
Frank H. Cooney
Drouth
Large Exhibits at County Fair Highlight Community Efforts
H M Oefstos, Phillips county agent, reports a large group of community exhibits on display at the county fair despite severe drought conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Oefstos
Phillips County
Parasitic insects to combat codling moths arrive
Orchardists near Missoula receive two shipments of parasitic insects from Montana State College to fight codling moths. Colonization is a joint effort with the U S department of agriculture. The insects, raised in New Jersey, are expected to reduce worm maturity though full impact and timing remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Missoula
Department of Entomology
U. S. Department of Agriculture
A. L. Strand
State College Entomology Department
New Jersey
Montana
Strand
Richland County Sets Reduced Tax Levies for 1934
Richland county tax levies will be appreciably under last year says W A Lee clerk and recorder The general fund levy is 14 mills bridge 2 poor 6 bond sinking 4 bond interest 23 extension office 3 fair 14 road 5 and general school 8 The 1934 assessed valuation is 12454664 up from 12343459 and taxable valuation 3909742 down from 4030784 Movie fans in Turkey protest French musicals seeking more American and German operettas and revues.
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Richland County
W. A. Lee
Glacier Park Travel Near 100000 Mark
Glacier Park reports 1934 travel through Aug 18 totals 88,499 visitors and 24,488 cars entered. Officials expect the 100,000 visitor milestone to be reached soon, marking a first in the park’s history as season progress exceeds last year’s figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glacier Park
Demand grows for Ladak alfalfa seed across states
L F Graber of Wisconsin urged Montana to raise registered Ladak alfalfa seed acreage to meet mounting demand. The eighth annual western regional meeting of the International Crop Improvement Association at Montana State College heard Wil wilt resistance notes and praised existing seed standardization. Members from seven states noted a seed shortage, with Montana and Dakota crops about 25 percent of last year, while Idaho and Utah held similar prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Montana
L. F. Graber
University of Wisconsin
International Crop Improvement Association
Graber
Wisconsin
State College
Association
North
South Dakota
Idaho
Utah
Zinnias Exhibit by Libby Woman's Club at Electric
A beautiful display of zinnias grown by Libby Woman's Club members was shown at the Electric store as the closing feature of a contest conducted by the club this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby Woman's Club
Electric Store
Giant Sunrise Mining Builds 100 Ton Concentrating Mill
After years of underground work, Giant Sunrise Mining Co. on Grouse Mountain near Troy Montana erects a 100 ton capacity concentrating mill with room to enlarge. The article also notes seeding crested wheat grass late in fall to avoid germination until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunrise Mining Company
Grouse Mountain
Troy, Mont
How an Earthquake Looks at Montana State College
A seismograph in the basement of Montana State College records quakes with extreme sensitivity. Prof. Eric Therkelsen explains it captures gentle tremors and later violent movements, even detecting vibrations from passing trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
State College Engineering
Eric Therkelsen
Farming Update Shows Record June Cotton Purchases
The U S department of agriculture reports Japan and China bought more American cotton in June than any prior June. Land bank loans saw 91.4 percent interest paid by June 30 borrowers, with an average of 83 percent. Farm land idle remains under five percent, and 90 percent of retired acres go to forage. County debt committees have settled over 100 million dollars in farm debt, saving many homes. Bangs disease testing begins in several states under a federal plan, voluntary for herd owners with ongoing blood testing required.
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Japan
China
U. S. Department of Agriculture
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
A. E. Wight
Washington
Harvesting Boom Expands Across Grass Range Region
Harvesting is booming as threshing gains over combines this year. Grass Range reports all wheat is light in weight and grades fall to three through five with little No 1 quality. George Vogl threshes in Fort Maginnis country with yields from 10 to 30 bushels per acre.
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George Vogl
Fort Maginnis
Will Study Elk Range Near Yellowstone Boundary
A Bozeman Chamber of Commerce subcommittee and partners will study the elk range and available forage on the east side of the Gallatin River from Porcupine Creek to the Yellowstone boundary at month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Range
Gallatin River
Porcupine Creek
Yellowstone National Park
Bozeman Chamber of Commerce
Painting Honoring Neptune Hero of Trafalgar Gifted to Britain
A private gift to Great Britain's new cruiser Neptune includes a painting depicting the Neptune that fought at Trafalgar. The artwork links the modern ship to a storied 1805 naval engagement and honors maritime heritage.
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Neptune
Trafalgar
Cuticura Talcum Advertises Trio for Skin Care
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura trio with Soap andointment and Talcum priced at 25 cents each. The ad claims the powder, soap, and perfume complete the toilet requisites for face skin and baby care.
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Son Bene Os
Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Royal Milling Company
Rocky Mountain Elevator
North Montana
Bangs
Department OF Agriculture
Boston
ruGin
Les
Zen Clark Inc
Gre
Boston Dry
EM Bark, Inc, Distillers
Mass
Richland
Turkey
Mme
Angelene Oty
Euclid Ave
Cleveland, Ohie
Clark’s Fork Valley
Blackfoot Land Development Company
Missoula, Mont
Bozeman Canning Company
Billings Polytechnic Institute
Montana Cereal CO
Billings
Mon
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Anaconda, Mont
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