Farm Union Alerts Public to Fake Solicitors
A county Farm union in Conrad warns that a woman solicitor named Mrs. R. M. Hanson and a man posing as Salisbury, president of a supposed state farm holiday association, tried to solicit ads for a handbook. Checks were halted, receipts given on old holiday association papers, and the pair left town with 15 dollars. the union commends local officials for acting quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Hanson
Salisbury
State Farm Holiday Association
Farmers’ Union
County Farm Union Committee
Farm Union
State Holiday Association
Kamif
Holiday Association
North Dakota
County Farm Union Executive Committee
Conrad Independent-Observer
Geodetic Survey Halted by Federal Retrenchment
The U S coast and geodetic survey in this locality was stopped about two weeks ago due to a government appropriation cut. Engineer C P Duck, among three laid off, reports Buck remains in Chateau while O S Risvold who led the crew and C F Sylar were kept on and moved camp this week to the Baker ranch on the Teton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Wrong Side Up tablet honored Indian helper in New Salem
The Fairfield Times recounts a 1883 tale from New Salem North Dakota where a Sioux advised John Christensen to keep the land on the wrong side up as he plowed. The warning led locals to switch from farming to dairy, making New Salem a successful dairy center and prompting a tablet to honor the unknown benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem
N Daiund
John Christenson
John
New Satem
Christensen
Fairfield Times
Wheat Grass May Aid Rehabilitate Dust Storm Areas
Montana officials say crested wheat grass seed can help rehabilitate ranges in western and midwestern states hit by dust storms. Neil Parker of Flathead county grows the grass on his ranch near Creston and has sent seed to the U S department of agriculture for erosion experiments in Kansas. Parker reports the grass has high carrying capacity for livestock and can aid drought areas, with Parker expanding plantings to 31 acres ready for harvest and 10 acres in seed.
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Montana
Charles J. Stevens
State Department of Agriculture
Stevens
Neil Parker
Flathead County
Creston
Fathead
Parker
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Seriously Ill At Home Mrs L H Melean
Mrs L H Melean is seriously ill at her city home with a heart ailment and bed rest is required. A mountain outing with her husband is thought to have worsened a chronic condition after she collapsed about ten days ago while working. She was taken to Great Falls for a clinic examination and visitors are not welcomed.
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L. H. Melean
Great Falls
McLean
Montana Second in Wool Total Texas First Despite Drop in Sheep
The annual lamb and wool survey shows Montana in second place for national wool production with 31,825,000 pounds, Texas leads with 54,983,000 pounds. Montana averages 9.5 pounds per fleece, ahead of Washington and Idaho Wyoming. Montana ranked third in lamb production in 1935 with 2,188,009 head, and its wool crop was about four million pounds lighter than 1934. Sheep shorn in Montana totaled 3,350,000 in 1985 versus 3,707,000 in 1934.
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Montana
Texas
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
U. S
Farewell Party for Dr and Mrs O Neill Held at Social Center
A farewell surprise for Dr. and Mrs. R. T. O'Neill was held at the Social Center Hall sponsored by St. Luke's church Ladies' auxiliary. About 30 attended as music, dancing, and refreshments filled the evening. Rev Father Jas Sherrin presented a purse to the couple and a set of eight goblets to Mrs. O'Neill. The couple will soon move to Minot, North Dakota.
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R. T. O'Neill
Social ‘Center
Ladies’ Auxiliary
St. Luke’s Church
Jas. Sherrin
Lamb Buyers Arrive As Local Season Opens
Lamb buyers flock to the region for the new season. Geo. Roberts of Chinook bought lambs from C. C. Coffey Henry Radcliffe Guy Miller and J. E. Sullivan. They will ship to Indianapolis. Another buyer named Frank Roberts sought lambs for Harry Snyder of Billings. Lambs priced around six cents per pound.
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Geo. Roberts
Chinook
C.C. Coffey
Henry Radcliffe
Guy Miller
J. E. Sullivan
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Roberts
Harry Snyder
Billings
North Montana Fair Draws Large Crowds
The North Montana fair proves popular with Teton county residents. Reports say this year is the best yet. The Château band performs in a forenoon street concert and again on the grand stand platform. Teton county 4-H clubs compete in judging and demonstration contests against other state clubs.
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North Montana
Teton County
Chateau
Population figure cited for Dutton incorporation vote
The population of Dutton within the proposed incorporation area is 439. County commissioners heard the matter with an election likely. outstanding legal questions decide who may vote. A tentative election date of September 10 has been set.
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Dutton
Local travels and illness noted in Big Fork report
C. L. Streeter of Big Fork visited Chateau with a load of cherries accompanied by grandson Willard Streeter Mrs M K Tauber and daughter will leave Saturday for Corning California to join Mr Tauber and Bilme They plan to accompany the Petersons to Everett Washington to coast points George F Miller pioneer of Teton county was very low at his Cowgill home after months of failing health His son Harry recently visited from the Flathead
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C. L. Streeter
Big Fork
Willard Streeter
M. K. Tauber
Corning
California
Tuter
Bilme
Obert Peterson
Everett
Washington
Petersons
George F. Miller
Teton County
Cowgill Addition
Miller
Harry
Flathead
TETON FILES FIRST DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE
Filed yesterday in the district court clerk’s office the first declaration of marriage lists Henry Gauss 46 and Katherine Hames of Sweetgrass as contracting parties. Attesting witnesses are WB. Cummings Margaret A. Stephens and attorney B I Packer who prepared the form.
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Frances Rosengren
District Court
B. I. Packer
Henry Gauss
Katherine Hames
Sweetgrass
WB. Cummings
Margaret A. Stephens
Mr. Packer
Hospital Notes From Choteau Chronicle
Loren Foote underwent surgical treatment and was dismissed August 1. Minnie Bramer entered hospital last Saturday for treatment. Pearl Miller had a tonsillectomy Monday and was dismissed Tuesday. Jerry O’Hannin of Byoum was admitted for medical treatment. I. K. Ward entered hospital yesterday for surgical treatment.
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Loren Foote
Minnie Bramer
Fairfield
Pearl Miller
Choteau
Jerry O’'Hannin
Byoum
L. K. Ward
Chateau
Game Postponed By Fair Weather Meet
Tonight's game between the Hot Shots and the Ever Readies is postponed to next Tuesday night due to the fair. Players should report ready to play at 4:30 PM. Managers complain ongoing games start late and there is not enough time for seven innings.
Calcium’s Role in Bone and Tooth Health
Calcium supports bone and tooth development and decay prevention in both children and adults though adults require only modest amounts. It emphasizes essential dietary intake for growth and aging.
Zodiac Signs list variants in English and Latin
The text presents the twelve zodiac signs with Latin names Alves Faurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricornus Aquarius Pisces and their English equivalents Ram Bull Twins Crab Lion Virgin Palance Scorpion Archer Goat Water-bear or fishes. It mixes spellings and includes some errors in English names.
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Alves
Faurus
Popular Women Sports Across England France Norway Italy
The passage lists popular women sports by country. England features field hockey tennis netball swimming cricket track folk dancing and light gymnastics. France highlights tennis cycling hiking volleyball basketball rhythmic exercises and light gymnastics. Norway includes skating skiing folk dancing hiking swimming canoeing tennis. Germany shows handball track baseball camping. Italy lists camping hiking bicycling swimming gymnastics track and field volleyball basketball tennis and folk dances.
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England
France
Norway
Italy
Germany
County Budget Boosts Funds for Weed Control Appointment
In finalizing the county budget, commissioners added 1025 to hire a weed commissioner and 1500 to buy weed poison, raising the total to 202843.00. A C Austad was named weed commissioner as taxpayers note a changed situation from two years ago.
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A. C. Austad
Absent taxpayers leave budget hearing unopposed
Public notice showed the hearing time and place but no taxpayers attended. Commissioners plan to set the annual tax levies next Monday and County Clerk Geo A Carroll and his special force will start calculating each taxpayer's bill in the county.
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Geo. A. Carroll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conrad Farm Union
Geodetic Survey
LAMB
Morrell Pride
Libby’s
Salt— S-Ib
Baking Soda
M.S. C
Vinegar— Gedney’s
Brookfield
Teton
Choteau Hospital
McCormick- Deering
McCormick-Deering
Chateau Implement Co
Momme
All Ladies
J. & P. Coats
J. C. Penney Company, Incorporated
S. Maccany
Glenloyd
Chas. Koch
Gorham Block
F. G. Coyte
Mont
Rice Auto Court Cottage
Harry Moore
Nichols & Sheppard
Gleaner
Baldwin
Ernest Arensmeyer
Helen J. Thompson
McDonald Bsk
M. K. Luther
Teton Implement Co
Maijestic Electric Refrigerator
R. C. A. Radiola
Remington
Mene
Taylor
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