Morrison Cave Named in Honor of Discoverers Dedication
The article recalls 1902 operations by the Morrison family to develop the cave and the costly, rope laden transport of lumber to small summit entrances. It notes the 1908 transfer to a government body as Lewis and Clark monument and urges recognizing the Morrisons with due credit and proper tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Morrison
Lewis and Clark Monument
Morrisons
Morrison Cave
Three Forks
History of Range Cattle Industry in Montana
Wallace Huidiekoper recounts the rise of northern cattle ranges from late 1870s onward, driven by southern steers and open prairie fattening. He details range division, winter losses, spaying practices, influx of capital, hard winters of 1886 and 1919, and the shift to modern methods around the early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakota Territory
Chicago
Oregon
Little
Missouri River
Swift & Company
Install
Minnesota
Des Range
North
Wakpala
Grand Rivers
Dakota
Turkey Track
Tony Day
Henry Bolce
777
Farming Duct Tests Mix Marquis Wheat With Newland Flax
Montana State College conducts field tests on irrigated land to evaluate a seed mix of 45 pounds Marquis wheat and 14 pounds registered Newland flax per acre under county extension guidance. The report also notes rising world wool prices and favorable 1928 sheep prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’s Fork
County Extension Office
Tes
Montana
State Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
London
Australia
New Zealand
Duroc Jersey Gilts Spark Fallon County Swine Growth
A 1923 shipment of registered Duroc Jersey gilts to Fallon county formed a nucleus for a 4 H club and laid a strong foundation for the county swine industry. The result is increased production and stock quality that compares favorably with Montana counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallon County
Montana
Smokers urged to stamp out cigarets to curb fires
Campaigns warn that about 170000 burning cigarets are discarded each minute in the United States and urge smokers to ensure a cigaret is completely out before discarding it. Other notes mention the 1928 crop season labor supply and wage levels, a government building contract in Washington costing about 1.5 million, and the Montana Stock Growers' 1929 convention set for Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lad Steals Dime Bank At Montana Hotel Room
A juvenile at Anaconda Montana confessed to stealing a dime bank from E. C. Johnson’s room at the Montana hotel. He also took two neckties and wore one when arrested by Chief Cullen. His father and friends posted bond for the juvenile’s appearance in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Anaconda
E. C. Johnson
Chief Cullen
Distinctive Lady Shaped by Delicate Perfume Use
Advertisement notes a lady’s distinction from perfume. It promotes Cuticura Soap for cleansing pores, followed by Cuticura Talcum powder to achieve clear sweet healthy skin. The copy emphasizes delicate influence and personal grooming as social distinction.
Co operative Sheep Plan Proving Very Profitable
The Co operative Sheep company organized in 1926 by Lewis Penwell of Helena leases sheep to 41 lessees in Montana counties including Lewis and Clark Broadwater Jefferson Beaverhead Madison and Gallatin. It operates with weekly field visits a veterinary service and a full marking selling system, paying lessees half the wool and lamb proceeds and showing a 26.32 percent cash dividend in its first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Penwell
Co-operative Sheep Company
Lewis Penwell
Helena
Lewis and Clark
Broadwater
Jefferson
Beaverhead
Madison
Gallatin
Rian
Penwell
Baby Fluid Rules and Fletcher’s Castoria Endorsement
A guide for infant care cites six month fluid needs by weight with a two ounce per pound later rule. It endorses Fletcher’s Castoria for feverish spells and other common baby woes, praising a vegetable formula and a Motherhood book with each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Wild bitter root strays sold at auction to Hansen Packing
The final chapter of about 40 stray horses from the Bitter Root range ended with their sale to Hansen Packing of Butte at four dollars fifty cents per head. The Hansen house was the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen Bay
Bitter Root
Hansen Packing Company of
Butte
Butte House
Lamereaux Family Welcomed by 55 Neighbors in Corvallis
The Lamereaux family recently moved from Iowa to Corvallis and were surprised when 55 neighbors called to get acquainted. The intruders were given a warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamereaux
Corvallis
Iowa
Wool in strong position for prosperous year ahead
The clip sold for 40 cents this year and with lambs entering, both companies look to a prosperous year for the men with the sheep and for stockholders.
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Ilton
Fathr Hess
Hansen Packing CO
Butte, Mont
Mountaineer
Bry Oxyses Gap
Orn CO
Rego Feilding
Mont
8. C
Sookum Chix Hatcheries
Kent
Washingston
Alberton
Helena, Montana
H. F. Patterson Company Guest Merchants Iings
Westier
Dow
Ninth Ave
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Wallace Huidekoper
Bayer
Montana State College
D. B. Noble
C. E. Sime
Bozeman
E. S. Smith
John Quickenden
Fergus County
Washington, D. C
Montana Stock Growers’ Association
Chas. H. Fletcher
Brown & Mann
Gallatin Crick Hatchery
the Stockmens Union Yards
Boekeme S
Trent Mishway
Armour’s
Carnens
Frodsham Commission Company Stockmen’s Union Yards
Spokane
Rex
Royal Milling Company
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