California Wineries Supply Most of Nation's Wine
California produced about 564 million gallons of wine in 1938 with 113 million gallons aging stock and 55 million gallons sold. The state accounted for roughly 90 percent of U S wine production, with per capita consumption near 0.5 gallon. The Wine Institute launched a $2 million, three year ad and promotion program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
The
Wine Institute
the Institute
United States
H. A. Caddow
Institute
Black Hills Route Redesignated as US Highway 212
The American Association of Highway Officials approved redesignating the South Dakota Black Hills route to Montana’s national park route as United States Highway 212. Montana Highway Engineer D A Mc Kinnon announced the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black. Hills
South Dakota
Black Hills
Montana
National Park
American Association of Highway Officials
D. A. McKinnon
Reorganization of Montana AAA Placing Control With Farmers
Montana farmers will oversee the agricultural conservation program under a new AAA plan. W. S. Bailey of Corvallis will chair the state committee, with L. Waring Bozeman and R. H. Anderson Wibaux directing crop insurance and county contact work. Eight former fieldmen join to boost county offices and farmer liaison, while two new fieldmen are expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Revis
W. 8. Bailey
Corvallis
AAA
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Co. L. Waring
Billings
William Denecke
Bozeman
R. H. Anderson
Wibaux
King
P ‘Am
Ant
R. Swenson
Bynum
L. B. McGus Wendt Jr
Kalispell
H. M. Ehrmanntraut
Plentywood
Bailey
Dutch Cherry Cake Described As Year Round Dessert Delight
A homemaking feature extols canned cherries as a year round dessert staple and provides a Dutch Cherry Cake recipe. It covers cherry versatility, storage, and serving ideas with hot cherry sauce and whipped cream, yielding 9 to 12 servings. The piece also offers tips on selecting fruit and emphasizes festive dining.
CURRIED EGGS IN FRIED RICE RING DISPLAY
Hot fried rice ring set on a platter and filled with curried eggs. Accompanied by asparagus or pargus around the ring, yields six servings. includes recipe steps for fried rice ring and egg addition plus vegetable plate and salmon salad loaf details.
Loose Smut Hits Central Montana Wheat Fields
H E Morris of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station reports a serious loose smut outbreak in central Montana wheat likely to extend eastward. He notes typical damage 1 to 3 percent, with some fields reaching 10 percent, and outlines a four step hot water seed treatment though it is rarely used due to complexity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Morris
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Montana
Morris
Ceresan
Women's hose wear out quickly due to weight and fit
The article explains hose longevity hinges on proper weight and fit. Miss Martha Hensley notes selection must suit occasion and shoes, with incorrect foot size or leg length causing breaks. It details thread counts, gage ratings, knitting courses, snag causes, and reinforcement at the welt, toe, heel, and sole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hensley
Montana State College
Wheatland County Valuation Falls on Tax Lands Transfer
Assessor D E Perkins reports Wheatland county total property valuation at 9 691 546 with taxable value of 3 119 098 for the current year. In 1938 full value stood at 9 878 787 and taxable at 3 207 841. Reductions come from the county commissioners taking title to delinquent tax lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland County
D. E. Perkins
Vehicle taxes rise from 1927 average to today’s estimate
In 1927 the average motor vehicle tax in the United States was about 29.80 dollars. Taxes have since risen by roughly 72 percent. The current estimated average yearly tax per vehicle is 51.3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State Cash Balance Rises by Nearly Two Million
State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon reports the 1939 40 fiscal year start cash in banks at $9,120,653.61, up from $7,367,387.02 a year earlier. June receipts totaled $3,448,735.74 with disbursements of $2,632,764.63 and unfinished business at $198,932.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray N. Shannon
Treasury
Grasshoppers Damped by Rain and Cold in Fergus County
A Fergus county Roy area grasshopper outbreak in late May faded as rain and cold weather killed the insects. Crops are reported to be excellent overall with only a narrow ten mile hail strip north of Roy causing minor wheat damage. Range grass also praised as unusually good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Fergus County
Montana's oldest suit settled in Broadwater case
Montana's oldest active lawsuit, the Lasby-Burgess case begun in 1923 over a 1919 land deal, has been resolved after passing through 16 district courts and nine state supreme court trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
lLasby-Burgess
Broadwater County
State Supreme Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. S. Bailey
State Agricultural Committee
Avuarte
Saouh
A. m
Jock
Scotland
Coe
Charles Lamb
France
Bless Toy
Senator Bears
Paradise
India
Columbia River
U.S
Charles V
Box
Great Falls
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!