Little International Livestock Show at Montana State College
About eighty agricultural students at Montana State College will organize and judge the Little International Livestock show on January 16 as part of the Montana Wool Growers convention. Student managers James Watson and Ross Miller lead an executive committee of four with Miller and Watson, plus division chairpersons, while livestock classes include horses beef cattle sheep dairy cattle and hogs. Winners compete for the grand showman prize with prizes historically supported by breeders and associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Agricultural Club
Montana Wool Growers Association
James Watson
Glasgow
Ross Miller
Little International
Bobcat
Lou Howard
Montana Stock Growers Association
John Clay
Chicago
George McCone
Helena
John Cummings
Livingston
Ed Kempton
Terry
Ben Nelson
Belgrade
George Sime Bozeman
Dale Belcher
Miles City
Wayne Tretsven
Bozeman
Torlief Ansheim
Warnie Hanna
Simms
Frank Kogeluh
Pompey’s Pillar
Ed Deschamps
Missoula
Carl Hanson
Dillon
Leonard Eliason
Deer Lodge
Miller
Watson
Hill County Ranks Third in Wheat Harvest in 1934
Hill County placed third among Montana counties in 1934 wheat harvested with 168,126 acres and 1,414,915 bushels. Chouteau and Fergus led with 207,456 and 189,497 acres. Hay, barley, and rye showed gains or high ranks, while cattle numbers rose to 32,450 in 1935 and land value fell from 12,170,297 to 9,454,372 over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Austin
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Hill County
Montana
Chouteau
Fergus
Hill
Pondera
Blaine
Toole
Creek Channel to Be Change
Forest Ranger Charles Bloom of Missoula says extensive improvements in the Lolo creek district will begin when CCC enrollees return from furlough and steam shovel equipment arrives. Changes aim to eliminate bridge building. Two crews will start game studies this winter. CCC camp members are expected back early this month. Only 20 of 200 enrollees remain on furlough.
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Charles Bloom
Missoula
Lolo Creek
CCC
Coyotes Threaten Broadus Resident's Dog
Coyotes plague Frank Riggs near Broadus as they glare at his house and pursue his dog in daylight. He notes the animal finally retreats when the dog stands its ground, but the ordeal can last hours and forces him to drive the predators away.
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Frank Riggs
Broadus
Frank
Wibaax Court Upheld Damages Against Northern Pacific
Montana Supreme Court upholds district court ruling against Northern Pacific Railway in six suits from 1929 Beaver Creek flood damage in Wibaux county. Claims collectively totaled about 100000 dollars from property damage caused by a bridge opening too small to allow floodwaters to escape.
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Wibaux
Montana Supreme Court
District Court of
Wibaux County
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Beaver Creek
State to Open Bids on Department Supplies
State purchasing agent T. J. Collins will open bids in January for department supplies ranging from office equipment to highway basaine and greases.
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T. J. Collins
Ortega King Fight of Fights Draws Montana Crowds
The 1918 Conley Acres bout near Deer Lodge between Battling Ortega and Mickey King drew about 700 fans. Ortega won after a brutal 20 rounds with two knockdowns, amid war year distractions and a Red Cross fundraising gate of $10 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortego
Mickey King
Montana
Conley Acres
Deer Lodge
Frank Conley
State Penitentiary
Conley Lake
Mount Hagein
Rocky Mountain Range
Mount Powell
Flint Creek
Battling Orotego
Orefgo
Commonwealth
Simon Legree
Tom Walker
Ortega
King
John McIntosh
McIntosh
Batfler
Butte
Cowley Acres
Marne
Conley
Mickey Ryan
Rency
Mickey
Charley Mudro
Mudro
Ryan
Charley
Mistah Ortega
California
Dan Salt
Walker
Penitentiary
Tommy Simpson
Arthur Higgins
Missoula
Red Cross
Anaconda
Helena
Warning to Winter Motorists Issued by State Highway Commission
The assistant chief highway engineer E B Donohue urged motorists to slow down on wet or frozen roads and to cooperate during winter months to prevent accidents. Advice includes insuring lights, not drinking and driving, and anticipating others moves, with reminders about pedestrians and safety on curves hills and intersections. The warning notes 1934 and 1935 road fatalities and injuries and urges courteous driving and careful reflection after accidents.
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State Highway Commission
E. B. Donohue
United States
World feed grain production to rise modestly in 1936
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports global feed grain production will be slightly higher in 1936 than 1935 but below the long‑term average. US feed supplies and livestock numbers are in close balance, while Europe may need more imports. Acreage in the US and Europe expected to match 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
Bureau
Europe
State Deaths and Births Rise in Montana November 1936
Montana reports higher mortality and birth counts for November 1936 with deaths at 561 and births at 442. Deputy state official Benepe notes increased demographic figures for the month, reflecting trends in the region.
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Montana
No Worries Over Potato Act Says AAA On Montana Potatoes
The AAA interprets the potato act to allow bulk purchases and standard packaging for consumers and retailers. It notes first sale rules apply only to growers and crops harvested on or after December 1, 1935, with most U S potatoes harvested elsewhere outside the first sale rule.
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Montana
Ocollege
AAA
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Montana Extension Service
United States
Treasure State News in Brief
Glendive funeral services were held for Katherine M. O Neil 76 pioneer widow of NP engineer Edward O Neil. Eight Farmers unions in Cascade county gain two new locals at Simms and Tiger Butte. Frank McLain killed one bobcat on the Glendive to Arvada mail run after stopping. Eastern Montana Normal School names fall honor roll with 32 students led by Anne Helder of Billings. National science meeting in St Louis includes Drs R A Cole and C B Philip. Fire destroys Bill Van Hoos cabin and winter supplies on Lochsa river. Midland Empire fair board elects Paul C Vornholt president succeeding Harry Snyder. Fire destroys elevator at Judith Grain Co Coffee Creek. Eureka ships more Christmas trees than any US town. 63 carloads shipped by Hofert Co. Dr T J B Shanley WPA official attends national advisory board meeting in Washington. Laurel deputy sheriff H E Herbert named chief of police, replacing William Fry. Polson library receives hundreds of volumes from Rae Mason estate.
Notable Montana Obituaries and Appointments
A roundup of Montana notices includes the deaths of J. R. Glover a long time police magistrate in Manhattan and a Denton justice of the peace, and Hugh Angus MacKinnon Helena businessman. Joseph D. Scanlan Republican committeeman named to rules committee for the Cleveland convention. Also reported are Lloyd Kurth charged with embezzling city funds, and Bishop-elect Joseph M. Gilmore’s consecration scheduled in Helena. In Missoula Frank Foster former assessor dies after long illness. Laurel shops lay off 25 gondola car workers. Additional notes cover a Helena marriage in 1936, a bishop consecration plan, a Harlowton suicide attempt, Polson patrolman five traffic arrests during holidays.
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Manhattan
J. R. Glover
Denton
Montana
Gold Dust Price Spurs Food and Drink in 1849
In California during the 1849 gold rush, a pinch of gold dust was the common price for meals and beverages. The era’s rough economy tied everyday goods to gold dust as currency amid frontier scarcity.
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California
Sugar prices edge up slightly in early 1935 markets
The average retail price of sugar in 51 cities rose a bit in the first ten months of 1935, to just over five cents per pound. 1934 saw 5.6 cents and a 5.4 cent average for 1935, with the five year 1930-34 average at 5.6 cents. Officials cite the one cent raw sugar tax offset by processing tax cuts under the sugar program.
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Montana State College
AAA
Registration Increase at Montana State College Fall Term
Registrar W H McCall reports higher enrollment at Montana State College for the just closed fall quarter with 1 18 students versus 1 085 in 1934. The year keyed uptick reflects growing attendance and continued expansion in student numbers.
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Montana State College
W. H. McCall
Tanning Hides and Leather Goods Prices
Tanning Hidesr ertr 95¢ making fur coats 16.00 beef hides for heavy Lace Leather 4.00 deer calf and goat skins chrome tanned 75¢ and up making gloves or mittens 30c a pair and up hark ness leather at low prices circular and tags on request Uber Tanning Co. Owatonna Minn.
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Uber Tanning CO
Owatonna
Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montana Ring Tales
Treasure State News
Glendive
Katherine M. O'Neil
Edward O'Neil
Northern Pacific
Great Falls
Cascade County
Tiger Butte
Frank McLain
Arvada
McLain
Billings
Hig
Eastern Montana Normal School
L. B. McMullen
Anne Helder
R. A. Cole
C. B. Philip
United States Public Health Service Laboratory
National Association For the Advancement of Science
St. Louis
Bill van Hoos
Lochsa River
Powell
Selway Country
Paul C. Vornholt
Midland Empire Fair Board
Harry A. Snyder
Coffee Creek
Judith Grain Co
Eureka
Arthur White
J. Hofert Christmas Tree Co
Yuletide
T. J. B. Shanley
Northwest
WPA
Washington
George Creel
Laurel
H. E. Herbert
Roscoe Broughton
Mr. Herbert
William Fry
Poleon
Joseph D. Scanlan
Henry P. Fletcher
Cleveland
Hugh Angus MacKinnon
Eugene MacKinnon
Billings Gazette
Lloyd Kurth
Register of the City Water Department
Johanna Hirsch
Carl J. Hirsch
Saxony
Germany
Boulder
William
Sanders
Frank Foster
Thompson Falls
Buffalo
N. Y
Joseph Pescool
Frankie Abbott
J. P. Brass
Elizabeth Glass
Joseph M. Gilmore
Ralph L. Hayes
St. Helena’s
Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
Laodicea
Harlowton
Howard Nelson
Bpooner
Nelson
J. Nichols
Polson
Robert Wright
John Connell
Turtle Lake
Oswald Felsman
St. Ignatius
George Elmore
Ogden
E. J. Fjeldsted
Sec’y
Ogden, Utah
Clark’s Fork Valley
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Missoula, Mont
Oundup
Roundup Coal Mining Company
Roundup
The
Mont
University of Minnesota, College of Agriculture
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Dept. C
Anaconda, Montana
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