Montana shifts toward power farming in annual report
Secretary of Agriculture cites Montana as a model of the new farming trend driven by large equipment. He notes wheat farmers declined from 35 000 to about 14 000 but handle more acres, aided by duckfoot cultivators and one way disk tools. The rise of the combine harvester is highlighted as postwar progress, with moisture in stored grain noted as a problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Vno
Plains
Columbia River
Rockies
Washington
North Dakota
Grain moisture study and alfalfa acreage rise noted
A report discusses reducing grain moisture content before storage as a solution to aging. Montana is highlighted for alfalfa acreage expansion due to hardy strains, with 1919 area estimates over 5.65 million acres across states from Wyoming to the Atlantic. The text also notes rising farm land values in Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and New Mexico.
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Montana
Wyoming
Atlantic Coast
Arizona
New Mexico
Fairfield Appraisement of Surplus Land Holdings
A formal appraisal of surplus lands on the project in Fairfield has concluded. Geo O Sanford Sam Ness and H E Dawson of Simms represented the government and project, with Dawson added to the board. Lands appraised at or below 25 per acre, average around 16, with improvements considered. Limits set at 160 acres per person, with possible 160 more for a minor, and assignees must be Montana residents to curb speculation.
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Fairfield
Geo. O. Sanford
Sam Ness
H. E. Dawson
Simms
Sanford
Ness
Mr. Dawson
State of
Montana
Traveler Credits Sargon Pills for 10-Year Constipation Cure
W H Stanley reports daily laxative use for a decade ended by Sargon Pills. He says indigestion, fatigue, and weight loss vanished, appetite and energy returned, and liver in fine shape. Chateau Drug Co. agents in Butte publish the testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargon
W. H. Stanley
Colorado St
Butte
Chateau Drug Co
Alias Summons in Montana District Court Proceeding
The Montana district court summons defendants including E M Harvey trustee T F McCue trustee and spouses with unknown claimants to real property. directs answer to the complaint filed in the clerk’s office and to prepare appearances or defenses as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Nineteenth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
Peter Gemar
E. M. Harvey
Harvey
Vt. F. McCue
McCue
Mable Hardin Eakin
Land dispute in Teton County Montana reaches court
The complaint seeks to quiet title to 320 acres in Section 35 Township 26 North Range 1 East of the Montana principal meridian and related rights. It names Wells-Dickey Company first mortgage, a second mortgage, an Ohio Oil Company lease, and Arthur J. Smith's 5 percent mineral interest as encumbrances. The plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and restraining orders against defendants, with immediate possession for the plaintiff. The case is filed in the Montana district court with clerk Blanchem Jacobson dated November 27, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Teton
Montana
Nis
Range 1
M. M
U. S
Wells- Dickey Company
Ohio Oil Company
Teton County
Arthur J. Smith
A. D
Augusta Poultry Show Delayed Due to Road Conditions
George Shaw, manager of the Augusta Poultry Show, announced postponement of the Thursday to Saturday event until weather and road conditions improve. The annual show rotates among Lewis and Clark, Cascade and Teton counties, and was ready to run but roads were nearly impassable.
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George Shaw
Augusta
Lewis and Clark
Cascade
Teton
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Firestone
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Bell System
United States
The
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
W. Hostanley
Joseph Knutzon
Kith and
Kin
Milwaukee
Goodyear
New Choteau
Choteau
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