Federal Aid To State Stockmen Boosts Northwest Loans
Montana livestockmen and farmers have received 3.307 million dollars in actual cash loans from the Agricultural Credit Corporation to date, part of more than 9 million approved for four northwest states. Disbursements total 7.493 million in western Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, with 10.5 million awaiting final papers. The Helena office distributed 9.3 million in authorized loans, while Spokane paid out 770,961 and Portland and Boise totals are 1,221,552 and 4,069,045 respectively. The agency, once capitalized at 5 million, has exhausted that fund and now discounts paper, with rediscounting expected to yield 30 to 40 million.
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Montana
Agricultural Credit Corporation
Northwest
Corporation
Spokane
Northwest States
Credit Corporation
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
R. E. Towle
Helena
Portland
Boise
Ida
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Towle
543 Applications for Jobs Filed in House
The house employment committee has received 543 applications. Only 24 employes have been placed so far. further hires will occur only when essential. Stenographic work leads with 124 applicants, followed by proof readers 63 and veterans organizations 56. Other posts show lower interest, including janitors 40 and pages 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Employment Committee
T. T. Porter
Bulgaria Bans Undervaluation in Debtor Property Sales
Bulgaria enacts a new law restricting public sales of a debtor's property at prices far below market value. The measure aims to protect creditors by ensuring fair auction outcomes and reducing undervalued transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
US Share of Australian Imports Near Quarter Mark
A contemporary report notes that nearly one-fourth of Australia imports originate from the United States, highlighting the strong bilateral trade ties and American goods’ prominent role in Australian markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
The
United States
Beaverhead Wool Shipments Show 1932 Downturn
Beaverhead county wool growers shipped 2,672,155 pounds from the First National wool warehouse in Dillon in 1932, with about 400,000 pounds less than last year. Proceeds totaled $180,348.90, the smallest since 1901, while 2,366 cars transported the wool to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
First National
Dillon
W. W. Hawkins
Oregon
Beaverhead
State Ships 942 Cars of Wool in Western Montana
Wool shipments from western Montana up to November first totaled 942 cars valued at 33 million pounds. Northern Pacific 288 cars, Milwaukee 329 cars, and Great Northern 325 cars carried the load, with receipts spread across towns including Drummond Mis soula Deer Lodge Kohrs Polson Perma Hamilton Avon Philipsburg Gold Creek Garrison Plains Rowan Stevensville Kalispell Darby Dixon Arlee Corvallis Florence Flathead Thompson Falls Victor Helena and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Great Northern
Drummond
Missoula
Deer Lodge
Kohrs
Polson and
Perma
Hamilton
Avon and
Philipsburg
Five Missoula youths rescued from Lo Lo Hot Springs snow
A snowplow cleared the road to Lo Lo Hot Springs and released five Missoula youths who had been marooned at the summer resort for days after their weekend skiing trip. They were sheltered at the forest ranger station until plows opened the canyon and returned home. The group included Stanley Koch, Tom Koch, Kai Heiberg, Dan Nelson, and Tom Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LoLo Hot Springs
Missoula
Lo Lo Hot Springs Forest Ranger Station
Stanley
Tom Koch
Kai Heiberg
Dan Nelson
Tom Campbell
Butte Man Found Dead in Pocatello Hotel
R. W. Poole, 60, of Butte, died by his own action in a Pocatello hotel bathtub. Police noted the naked body, a pocket knife used, and items nearby including glasses a whetstone calipers and dice. He was seen in a pool hall previously trying to sell a sweater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Pocatello
R. W. Poole
Poole
Fort Benton Man Grows Prize Potatoes Quality is Improved
Aaron Hadwin of Fort Benton gains acclaim for prize potatoes grown on sandy loam in Chouteau county. His seed stock, backed by Montana State College trials, yielded four tons per acre after two hail setbacks, with foundation stock boosting next spring’s planting.
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Montana State College
Aaron Hadwin
Fort Benton
E. E. Isaac
Hadwin
Montana
Spokane
Colorado
Isaac
W. H. Olin
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company
Xin
Carl Metzer
J. F. Meinzer
la Jara
Colo
Chouteau County
State College
Montana Experiment Station
Vermont Merino Influence Reaches Global Sheep Industry
New England's role in fostering the great sheep industry on Australian ranges is highlighted. Addison county breeders first imported Spanish Merino sheep and then improved the breed, making Vermont Merino blood sought worldwide in Argentina, South Africa, and Australia. Charles R. Witherell, his son Stowell, and H. J. Bissell are noted for sending Vermont Merino products abroad.
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Boston
F. Nathaniel Perkins
Australia
England
South America
South Africa
Perkins
MontAna
New England
Addison County
Vermont
Argentina
Charles R. Witherell
Stowell
H. J. Bissell
Agriculture Progress and Planting Initiatives Across Montana Counties
Valley county expanded flood irrigation to 1600 acres while Blaine county reported eleven certified potato seed growers totaling 121 acres. USDA crop notes show 78.5 million pigs saved in 1932 and a 1.8 times larger expected 1933 pig crop. Lake county promotes orchard development with pruning and fertilizing demonstrations. Missoula county tested treble super phosphate on 27 plots to assess fertilizer value. Rosebud county boosted corn acreage by 10,000 over ten years and plans 97 percent of next year’s planting with adapted varieties to boost yield and quality.
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Lake County
Missoula County
M. M. Oliphat
Rosebud County
Drouth
Grenadine Production From Pomegranate Juice
The beverage grenadine is made from the pomegranate. The juice is boiled with sugar to produce the red colored liquid.
Montana Electors Cast Votes for Roosevelt and Garner
Montana's presidential electors meeting in the secretary of state's office formally cast the state's votes for Franklin D. Roosevelt for president and John N. Garner for vice president. They prepared six certificates of vote, sending four to Washington and Montana officials, and two to the Montana secretary of state. The ceremony completed the legal formalities required for the electoral vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Guy C. Derry
Billings
Thomas Digman
Glasgow
Otto Simonson
Butte
B. C. White
Buffalo
Secretary of State
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Washington
United States Senate
Roosevelt Long
State Treasury Balance Shows December Cash Flows
The State Treasury balance on Jan 1 stood at 1 930 441 86. December receipts reached 2 371 733 42 with disbursements of 2 040 647 73. Unfinished business totaled 16 927 62. The Dec 1 balance was 1 582 428 55 as first half tax payments boosted the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Treasury
James J. Brett
Silver Reappointed Secretary by Montana Commission
The Montana railroad and public service commission renewed Frank A. Silver as secretary and obtained the attorney general’s approval for his designation to act as the commission’s attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver
Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission
Frank A. Silver
Mr. Silver
Erickson Reflects on Death of Former President Coolidge
Gouvernor J. E. Erickson comments on the sudden death of Calvin Coolidge. He calls Coolidge one of the most useful men and notes his unique career and the national shock. Erickson says Coolidge will be greatly missed in civic and political affairs.
Ridiculing the Cowboy in an 1884 Montana Sparring Piece
Excerpts from an 1884 Mineral Argus article lampoon the cowboy as bombastic and conceited. The critique paints him as a boastful frontiersman with impractical gear, irrational bravado, and a penchant for violence, contrasting eastern views with western myth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Argus
Maiden
Fergus County
New Low Rates to California for Union Pacific Excursion
D L Spencer of Union Pacific Salt Lake City announces Montana agents expect strong response to the annual mid winter California excursion. From Butte the 45 dollar rate covers Los Angeles round trip on January 21 with a special 7 30 p m train, return by May 9. Spencer notes travel boosts Montana business and health benefits.
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California
Union Pacific Railroad
D. L. Spencer
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Butte
Los Angeles
Spencer
Montana
Henry Coulam
Union Pacific System
Buite
Billings Purebred Sale Tops Eight Annual Stock Auction
Yellowstone Reg. Livestock assoc held its eighth annual sale at Billings selling 25 Shorthorns and 16 Angus bulls and cows. Angus averaged 68 dollars, Shorthorns 60.60. Top price 127.50 for Shorthorns twice from A H Sales consignments Bozeman. Angus top 105 for C E Varco’s consignment Sidney. Nearly 20 million bushels of wheat harvested in little Portugal this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Yellowstone Registered Livestock Association
A. H
Bozeman
Angus
C. E. Varco
Sidney
Portugal
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Credit Group
VICKS
the Inland Seed Co
Heiser
HH Heiser Saddlery CO
Denver
Wheat Krinkler Corp
Columbus
Clark’s Fork Valley
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Missoula, Mont
National Co-Operative
Miles City
Lewistown
Norris
Polytechnic
Billings Polytechnic Institute
Ernest T. Eaton
Lewis T. Eaton
Valley County
Blaine County
Montana Agricultural Outlook
ARGUS
Sam
SUN Produce Coo
Capital City Poultry Exchange
Selena
South Main St. Mont
U. S
Boston, Maas
OLD Union Stockyards Company
F. M. Rothrock
E. A. Lawson
V. Pres
Mgr
Washor Bear Creek
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