Roosevelt Budget Message Signals Large Spending Plan
The budget message promotes economy in most areas but defense and social programs may drive higher outlays. It omits old age pensions and farm benefits, risking political conflict in an election year. Analysts see Congress likely to raise expenditures, with taxes unlikely but possible, shaping a contentious fiscal struggle.
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Roosevelt
Treasury
Congress
Wallace
Washington
Paul Mallon
First Chateau woman registers to vote in coming elections
Julia Orcutt becomes the first woman from Chateau to register as a voter for upcoming elections marking a milestone in local suffrage participation.
State Receipts From 1939 Tax Collections Decline
The state's share of the first half 1939 taxes collected by counties totaled $953,660.89, down $136,959.28 from 1938 for the same period. State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon cited the lower state tax levy as the cause, while noting several counties bucked the trend with higher collections.
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Ray N. Shannon
Shannon
Collections Increase Reported by State Insurance Dept
The state insurance department collected 366 thousand 417 dollars and five cents last year, up 7 thousand 54 dollars from the prior year. A 2 percent premium tax on licensed company policies yielded 276 thousand 311 dollars and 37 cents, based on 1938 business, per State Auditor John J. Holmes.
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John J. Holmes
Holmes
Great Falls Production Credit Assn to Meet Jan 25
The Great Falls Production Credit Association aims to raise attendance at its sixth annual meeting Thursday January 25 at the First Methodist church starting 10 a.m. E F Lyman will preside and present the board report. Ernest E Henry of Spokane will be principal speaker. A complimentary dinner and entertainment follow.
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Pacific Northwest
Great Falls
Nicol
Cascade
Chouteau
Lewis and Clark
Ireton
Association
First Methodist
E. F. Lyman
Fergus Mitchell
Board of
Quiet handling boosts poultry gains and winter repairs urged
Ms H E Cushman and H E Murdock of Montana State College urge quiet, orderly care of flocks and winter overhauls of tractors combines and other equipment to avoid losses during busy seeding and harvest seasons. Mill wool use climbs 38 percent in October 1939. farm prices hold high overall but hog prices slump amid record production.
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H. E. Cushman
Montana State College
H. E. Murdock
Murdock
U. S
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
1939 Big Year for State Water Board
The Montana State Water Conservation Board handled projects totaling 5,182,420 dollars in 1939. Seven water projects and three rural electrification projects were completed, including Tongue River, Upper Musselshell, and Sidney Pumping works adding irrigation to 65,300 acres. Additional large projects near completion include Missouri river near Toston, Middle Creek in Gallatin county, and West Fork Bitter Root in early stages.
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State Water Conservation Board
E. B. Donahue
Roy E. Ayers
Tongue River
Montana
Musselshell
Sidney
Missouri
Toston
Middle Creek
Gallatin County
Misunderstandings Between Regions Shaped by Knowledge Gap
The piece argues American regional misconceptions stem from unfamiliarity, contrasting Europe’s neighbors with the United States. It cites a Washington letter misrepresenting Farm Credit Administration changes and a Farmers Union stance on the Trade Pact, noting Western farmers’ view of Sen. Wheeler vs Secretary Wallace and urging mutual acquaintance.
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Sub Rosa
Washington, D. C
Farm Credit Administration
Argentina
Farmers Union
Wallace
Roosevelt
St. Paul
M. W. Thatcher
Presto
U. S. Senate
Sen
Wheeler
Montana
F. U
Sen. Wheeler
Washington News Service
Seed Growers Assn Sets Annual Meeting in Bozeman
The Montana Seed Growers association board will meet January 20 at Montana State College during the state conference. S. A. Halverson of Lonepine is president and Harry B. Allen of Volberg vice president. Topics include improving operations and the new federal seed act effective February 5.
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Treasure
Mercer
Meagher County
Rosebud Wins Case Against Custer County Over Horse Theft
The state supreme court upholds the 16th district court ruling awarding Rosebud County a $2,248 verdict against Custer County for expenses in a suit against a ring of horse thieves.
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Rosebud
State Supreme Court
16Th Judicial District Court
Rosebud County
Custer County
Many Factors in Selecting Site for Stock Water Reservoir
Bozeman experts detail key considerations for siting a stock water reservoir at Montana stations. Emphasis on convenience for watering, as little storage as needed for stock on nearby range. Small tributary sites favored for even distribution and easier dam building.
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Bozeman
O. W. Munson
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Five-man commission to study water resources in Montana
Governor Ayers named a five member panel to survey the Big Horn river as the first step in a statewide water resource study. The group includes E. B. Donahue state engineer O W Monson Bozeman J C Corey Helena Walter Hunke Bozeman and Fred E Buck Helena with data gathering to support a sound water development program.
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Roy E. Ayers
Big Horn
E. B. Donahue
O. W. Monson
Bozeman
State College
J. C. Corey
Helena
Walter Hunke
W. P
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Hester Jameson
Earl Price
John Wiprud
Dutton
Hisse Menzie
Sun River Stock Assn
Thomas Clark
C. S. McDonald
Carl Madson
Earl Yeager
F. Brusgard
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George Gendreau
Deep Creek Country
Holland
Cowgill Addition
Billings
George Tuel
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Alyce Dalton
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H. Beaupre
Ted Turner
Denver
Rayea Dealer
Chevrolet
Production Credit Assn
Montana Extension Service
State Water Board
Europe
United States
Golden Land
California
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Choteau, Mont
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Nutter & Viegen
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