General Farm News Weekly Report Highlights Weather and Hoppers
Weather cooled early, then warmer with sun later. Hoppers hatching in north and central areas. Alfalfa weevil larvae appearing but damage minimal. Many farmers plan alfalfa cutting and possible DDT treatment. Cutworms noted in some grains. limited damage expected. Spraying for codling moth and other insects underway. Fall wheat 10-12 inches tall. spring grains up with good stands. Sugar beets planted, 15,000 acres in Yellowstone county. some replant risk from cloudburst. 1300-1500 Texas Mexican laborers arrived for beet work. ample labor expected with some adjustments. Livestock in good condition. prices varied. Fire program literature distributed. equipment purchased. Wool sales 71 to 18 cents per pound. Shields River out of control. state highway segment and a bridge washed out.
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Yellowstone County
Texas
Yellowstone
USES
Livstock
Sai
Park County Weather Quiet With Mild Temps
The forecast for Park County shows a minimum temperature of 36 degrees and a maximum of 87 degrees. A trace of precipitation is expected across the county with no significant storms visible.
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Park County
Clarify Program for Returning War Dead
Ogden officials announce updated rules for World War II remains transport and burial reimbursements. Col. Braves B. McGary explains that government covers overseas transport and up to 73 dollars of interment costs for private cemeteries, with the next of kin or payer responsible for any excess. Escorts provide instructions and help with claims at distribution centers.
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Ogden
Giah
United States
Braves B. McGary
Uteh General Distribution Depot
McGary
Heartshire
Statewide speed limits explained by Montana patrol
Montana law reverts to daylight reasonable and prudent speeds with a 55 mph limit at night. Municipal limits are set at 25 mph, with city ordinances tightening zones. Patrol Supervisor Chas L Sheridan warns speed, the ability to stop in visible distance, governs safe driving and emergency stopping.
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Montana
Chas. L. Sheridan
Washington Teeth Stop Goof About Records In Congress
In a chaotic House scene Representative Graham fumbled on stage as teeth issues disrupted his speech about forcing executive departments to open secret records. Colonel McGary explained burial costs and national cemetery arrangements amid funeral rites and grave opening details. Montana vacation land drew more than half a million potential travelers at travel shows in several cities.
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Colonel McGary
McGary
Washington
Pennsylvania
Graham
Rep
House
Montana
Helena
Montana Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Northwest Travel Association
Chaimber
Detroit
Chicago
New York City
Oakland
California Tent and Awning Co. ad promotes color awnings
A vintage ad offers top quality custom made awnings at low cost with easy installation. It markets patio covers and garden furniture recoveries and invites dealer inquiries. Mail for information and free samples to Dept. C Box 344 Sunnyvale California.
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Dept. C
California Tent & Awning Co
Sunnyvate
Calil
Exhibits Show Montana and Northwest Travel Prospects
In Los Angeles spectators paid to view exhibits sponsored by the state chamber and regional association. Attendants promoted Montana and the Northwest as recreational and educational possibilities and answered thousands of questions. The article notes no public pools and three wading pools in Sailings.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Montana
Northwest
State Chamber
Regional Association
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