Seed Testing On 40 Acres Explores Wheatgrass Planting Methods
Helena Kiwanis and Lewis and Clark county extension launched a three year program on a 40 acre plot nine miles north of Helena to test four seeding methods for crested wheatgrass. Trials include broadcasting on sod, broadcasting after spring cultivation, furrow rill seeding, and modern double disk drill without soil prep. W. O. Zirnstein notes results will be clearer in spring.
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Helena
Kiwanians
Lewis and Clark County Agricultural Extension Service
Telena
Montana Power Co
Albert J. Royston
Lessee
Montana
Drouth
Kiwanis
W. O. Zirnstein
Kiwanis Club
W. J. Mills
C. D. Greenfield
al Jones
R. E B. Morrison
Fred Little
Vaccine Found to Save Horses in Montana 1939
Montana officials announce a new embryonic egg based vaccine ten times stronger than previous shots to curb sleeping sickness or encephalomyelitis in horses. The Chick vaccine costs about two dollars per horse and is urged for spring vaccination to prevent losses seen in July to September when about 3,000 horses were destroyed at a cost of $90,000.
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Montana
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Car slips from gear due to weak spring or worn shaft
Observers note the vehicle tends to disengage from gear indicating a malfunction in the transmission mechanism. A weak return spring or looseness in the shaft or gears is cited as the probable cause requiring inspection and repair.
Airplanes Catapulted From Warships Hit Six MPH
Warship aircraft launches propel planes along a 60 foot deck run to reach a speed of six miles per hour.
Presidential flag features seal on blue field with corner stars
The flag shows the presidential seal centered on a blue background and a white star in each corner. The design emphasizes official status with four corner symbols and a prominent seal.
Montana cattle in fine condition in Montana
State veterinarian Dr. Butler says Montana cattle are in their best condition in years due to a rainy spring and early summer. He notes range is under stocked, disease is minimal, and stockmen are improving breed quality while warning against outside speculators. He cites a Billings 4 H stock show as proof of high standards.
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Montana
W. J. Buuler
Butler
Billings
Montana's Lee Powell Heads to Lone Ranger Unmasked
Lee Powell the former Butte School of Mines football end who once knocked himself out in signal practice has gained film fame as the Lone Ranger. Born in Long Beach he roamed from Butte to California stock companies before Hollywood and now headlines episode No 15 with his mask removal. He plans trips to Banff and world travel after this success.
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Montana
Hollywood
Treasure State
Helena
Gary Cooper
Myrna Loy
Silver
Texas
Lone Ranger
Lee Powell
Powell
Long Beach
Calif
School of Mines
Butte
Mines
Mr. Powell
Hi-yo Silver
California
Banff
Treasure State News in Brief
A compilation from Montana communities reports unusual deer antlers in HMarlowton, a Laurel robbery acquittal, the Montana Tumor and X-Ray association forming in Helena, and Bigfork salmon fisher activity. Also notes Basin mine hiring, Helena budget gaps, Yellowstone Valley REA expansion talk, elk harvest in Jefferson county, a Caldwell hunter missing in Idaho, and a Helena court ruling on welfare funding.
The Dutch Transfer of New Netherlands for Surinam
In 1667 the Dutch ceded New Netherlands to England in exchange for Surinam, now Dutch Guiana, marking a major shift in colonial control and territorial claims.
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New Netherlands
New York
England
Surinam
Dutch Guiana
Lon don County Council Chair Edward Dering Named
Edward Dering was appointed to chair the London County Council Committee, marking a notable leadership change. The announcement outlines his responsibilities and the council’s expectations for the new term.
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Dering
London County Council
Edward Given
Weisberg Leads Montana State Orchestra After 19 Years
Professor of violin Weisberg conducts the Montana State University Orchestra now numbering 47 members. He has published five volumes in the Schirmer scholastic violin studies series, the most by an American violinist. He studied at the Royal Conservatory Leipzig and in Paris, taught at Cottey College and South Dakota State Normal before joining Montana, and his Schirmer works have Spanish translations and wide use in South America.
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Weisberg
Montana State University Orchestra
Royal Conservatory
Leipzig
Germany
Paris
Cottey College
Nevada
South Dakota State Normal
Philadelphia
Montana
South America
Billings Exposition Names Regional Fat Stock Winners
Four youth winners earned free trips to the Chicago International Livestock Show after being named international class winners at Billings regional junior fat stock show. Dave Drummond, Marie and Helen Monforton, and Arthur Jacobson topped 4-H and FFA divisions with fat lambs and calves.
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Farmers of America
Billings
Chicago
Deer Lodge
Bob Grebe
Belfry
Jeff Jeffers
Ennis
Shirly Sue Jeffers
Jeffers
Lawrence Neilson
Valier
Donald Pilgeram
Eden
Eleanor Robinson
Sheridan
Vernon Smiley
Bob Storey
Bozeman
Glenn Wood
Billings Livestock Commission
Mary Sanford
Bridger
Yale Oil Co
Yale Company
D. Uhl
Livingston
Dave Drummond
Frank Mackey
Barrow
Paul Bongiani
Laurel
The
Midland Packing Co
Poplar Priest Dies After Operation
The Rev. Aloysius G. McHale 37 longtime pastor at Poplar Catholic Church died in a Billings hospital after a spinal operation. A blood clot caused an embolism following a period of recovery. He previously served as assistant at Lewistown and Miles City and was ordained June 15 1933 by Bishop E V O Hara in the Great Falls diocese.
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Poplar
Aloysius G. McHale
Billings
Lewistown
Miles City
Great Falls
E. V. O’hara
Land Area Approved for Clearing in Whitefish Region
County Agent Stan ley Halvorson endorses thirty four unimproved land sections for development under the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce and Flathead Land Utilization association program. Fifteen sections lie along the Stillwater river near Whitefish and nineteen along the Great Northern railway toward Columbia Falls. Also noted, Canada led wheat exporters with 165,670,000 bushels shipped in 1935.
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Whitefish Trade
Stanley Halvorson
Whitefish
WPA approves funds for Great Falls state school grounds
President approves a WPA grant of 1 559 dollars to improve the grounds of the state school for the deaf and blind at Great Falls. Murray, pleased to help expedite the project approval, notes the successful outcome.
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Murray
School For the Deaf and
Great Falls
Montana Voters Approve Amendment Expanding State Fund Investments
Constitutional amendment approved at the last election unifies 11 state accounts and surplus funds of political subdivisions under a single trust. It allows broader investments including the state public school permanent fund and sinking and other funds while preserving each fund’s identity. The measure aims to boost earning power through new investment opportunities and anticipated interest.
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Montana
Montana Public School Permanent Fund
Montana Voters Approve Trust and Legacy Fund Amendment
The amendment allows district county city and school money to be invested in safe fixed rate securities including United States bonds and government guaranteed bonds. The state lands and investments department directs long term investments with amortization or serial plans preferred. The treasurer will apportion quarterly interest to funds and keep trust money separate. Enactment awaits canvassing board action and gubernatorial proclamation.
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Munici
Montana
United States
Fedral Land Bank
State Department of Lands and Investments
State Land Commissioner
Trust and Legacy Fund
Montana State Supreme Court
Britain to Complete Three 35000 Ton Battleships This Year
Britain plans to finish three battleships of 35000 tons each within the year. The project outlines ongoing naval construction and government defense priorities affecting fleet readiness and maritime strength.
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Britain
Switches Control Modern Home Devices And Child Actions
The article notes that switches govern numerous home devices and can influence how children behave. It highlights the reach of simple controls into everyday living and parenting dynamics.
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Tinkhem
W. J. Butler
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Wimself
Rock
Treasure State News
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RED Lodge
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Fromberg
Bigfork
Comet
Basin
Board of Examiners
W. L. Fitzsimmons
Yellowstone Valley Rural Electrification Association
Park City
Silesia
Yegen
Hesper
Welena
Jefferson County
Jack W. Carney
Wamilton
Gordon Wray
Caldwell
Idaho
Hunter
Moose Creek Woods
George Case
Wray
Hnelena
Montana Supreme Court
Broadwater
State Public Welfare Board
Skalkaho Pass
Hamilton
Philipsburg
State Highway Department Maintenance Division
Columbia Falls
Plentywood
Plentywood Lions
Medicine Lake
Future Farmers of America
Future Farmers
Culbertson
Scobey
William Norby
Lincoln
Harvey Hotel
James
Prof
Herman Weisberg
Farmer of America
Billings Exposition
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
Sidney
Bert Bullard
Public Works Administration
Fairview
PWA
R. A. Radford
Omaha
A. C. Law
Harlem
Alden Hulse
Clarence Norville
Norville
Anaconda Copper Mining Co. Lands Department
Fair’n Warmer
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Gloria
Santa Cruz
Mussray Plas Festand Aster
Nee Leete
Weissman
Carl Weisedian
Charles M. Russell
Montana Newspaper Association
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