Blaine County Shippers Move 25000 Pounds of Turkeys and Poultry
The Blaine County Poultry Marketing Association, with Hill County growers, shipped about 25 000 pounds of turkeys, chickens, capons and geese to Jersey City. Mon at John Hampton and County Agent C H Challey led the effort with Elmer Mitchell grading. Clarence Doney of Chinook supplied nearly 2000 pounds of prime stock. This was the association’s third and final shipment, part of the Northwestern Turkey Growers Marketing Association led by George W Gustafson of Chinook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine County
Hill County
Jersey City
Monat
John Hampton
C. H. Challey
Elmer Mitchell
Clarence Doney
Chinook
Blaine County Association
Northwestern Turkey Growers Marketing Association
George W. Gustafson
Greenfields irrigation district hires project supervisor
The Greenfields irrigation district based in Fairfield named F. C. Magruder as project supervisor effective March 1, succeeding its recent operational take over. He brings engineering and irrigation experience from the Bureau of Reclamation, Scottbluff district, Belle Fourche project, and Enid water works. He will be assisted by H. P. Wangen, with duties in office work and water deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Greenfields
Fairfield
F. C. Magruder
University of Missouri
Bur Au of Reclamation
Belle Fourche
S. D
H. P. Wangen
Bureau of Reclamation
Editor Demands Capone Behind Bars in Chicago
An irate editor in the Boston Herald argues Chicago should jail Al Capone, noting he already dominates many of the city’s bars and establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
al Capone
Boston Herald
Rayon Industry Employs Nearly One Hundred Thousand in U S
About 100000 workers are engaged in the rayon industry across the United States. The figure reflects substantial employment tied to synthetic fiber production and related processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Farmers Protest Use of Oleomargarine in Government Aids
Fergus County Farmers union at its monthly meeting approved sending resolutions to Montana's national representatives protesting the federal purchase of oleomargarine for prisons asylums and veterans hospitals. W P Berdeck noted federal dairy aid inconsistencies and formed a three man Lewistown study committee. The group also backed terminal wheat storage and subterminals to replace farm storage as inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Army
Fergus County
Lewistown
Berdeck
Joe Golda
Brooks
Ray LeCount
Francis Crowley
Farmers Union
Custer County Cattle and Sheep Valuations Decline
Montana’s 1930 biennial report shows Custer County ranked seventh in cattle with 32,173 head worth 1,118,069 and 73,560 sheep valued at 561,926. Average values were 34.75 per cattle and 7.64 per sheep, reflecting a statewide drop from 1929 figures as both livestock totals rose while valuations fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer County
Montana
Custer Unty
State Board of Equalization
Butcher Jack Darlow Injured After Slipping Under Truck
Jack Darlow a Malta butcher was struck by a moving truck while running to the driver as he slipped on a slippery street. He suffered a broken left arm in two places and several broken ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Jack Darlow
Butcher
Montana Range Cattle Study Shows Returns Near Four and Half Percent
Montana State College and the Montana Stockgrowers Association report 1929 figures from 95 range outfits. The study calculates total investment per head at 150 dollars with cattle 60, land and buildings 75, equipment 15. Net per unit varied: 8.54 in the mountains, 11.65 foothills, 8.77 prairie after costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Montana
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
State Department of Agriculture
Farming notes cover cattle bloat remedies and county reports
A roundup of agricultural guidance and county data: kerosene water mix for cattle bloat, bone meal for bone building, and hog tuberculosis prevention notes. Sheridan County used 21 882 pounds of gopher poison in 1930. Richland County fair attendance with farm homes represented. shelterbelts for winter building protection. County officers and county agent programs outlined with 1931 home demonstration leadership. Circulars on sheep equipment and dairy, beef, hog, and sheep outlooks slated for broadcasting on February 4. Valley County Poultry Shipping and Philips County Marketing associations report turkey and other poultry shipments totaling 30 tons in three months, with Northwest Turkey Growers Association handling turkeys.
Early Boston Post Road Defined by First Post Rider
The Boston Post road was outlined in 1673 as the first official route between New York and New England, traced from an ancient Indian trail by the initial post rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
New York
New England
Shave With Cuticura Soap Ad Claims Fast Razor Boost
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap promising doubled razor efficiency and improved skin health. It asserts no muggy residue no slimy soap no germs and no irritation even with twice daily shaving and states the soap serves for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Opportunities for Settlers on the Sun River Project
The Milwaukee road releases an illustrated booklet titled Opportunities for Settlers describing ranches livestock and farming in the Fairfield section of the Sun River project. It profiles settlers Knut N Knutson A L Meyer C W Winner C G McDermott L G Baldwin Nels Stenprimson and T N Austad and explains agricultural development colonization efforts to aid new settlers and protect them from misleading claims.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Fairfield
Sun River Project
Knut N. Knutson
A. L. Meyer
C. W. Winner
C. G. McDermott
L. G. Baldwin
Nels Stenprimson
T. N. Austad
Montana
Agricultural Development and Colonization Department
The
Milwaukee Road
R. W. Reynolds
Milwaukee
Sun River
State Poultry Show Highlights Montana Event
The Montana State Poultry show in Missoula January 19 24 drew praise from George Brown secretary of the Western Montana Poultry association. The event featured an extensive educational program with talks on production marketing egg grading and cooperative marketing by experts from Montana Washington and MSU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Harold Paulson
Helena
Paulson
Montana State College
H. E. Cushman
W. D. Buchanan
Washington State College
Buchanan
Pacific Egg Producers
Northwest
Washington
Do. B. Quinn
Montana State Poultry Association
C. C. Conser
Northwestern
Howard Welch
L. A. Smith
Bonner
Potatoes Center At Farm Week Sessions At Montana State
Two Farm and Home Week afternoon sessions at Montana State College on February 26 focus on potatoes with related topics. F S Davis of Comanche opens the first meeting, Leo Geeting of Malta addresses high yields and quality, followed by disease and yield factors led by E E Isaac and H E Morris. An open forum on seed stock and storage concludes the session. The next day W A Schoenfeld of the Federal Farm Board discusses the potato outlook with the Northwest committee, grading, and standardizing by H E Drobish and George L Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
F. M. Harrington
F. S. Davis
Comanche
Montana Potato Improvement Association
Leo Geeting
Malta
Montana
E. E. Isaac
H. E. Morris
W. A. Schoenfeld
Federal Farm Board
Portland
Pacific ‘Northwest
H. E. Drobish
Boise
Idaho
George L. Knight
Teton Plans To Offer Farm Shop Work Course
Teton county high school at Chateau will again offer a free course in farm mechanics for local farmers. The program starts January 31 and lasts five or six weeks with about 35 hours of discussion, demonstration and shop practice. Enrollees provide materials and the course is funded by the Smith Hughes act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County High School
Chateau
Department of Vocational Agriculture
M. K. Luther
Three Forks to Build $25 000 Gymnasium
Taxpayers in the Three Forks consolidated school district approved a $25 000 gymnasium to serve high and grade school students. The one story building may add a second floor later, with work expected to start in May. The district spans parts of Gallatin and Broadwater counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Forks
Gallatin
Broadwater
China Seeks Stir in Silk Trade Rivalry with Japan
China threatens to rival Japan in the global silk market, signaling a shift in East Asian textile leadership and potential impact on prices and trade dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
State Agriculture Session Covers Certified Seed Progress
The Wednesday session of the Montana meeting includes talks on certified seed. W E Pollinger from the Bitter Root branch outlines comparisons with other states, F M Harrington discusses experimental plots, and Mr Isaac explains Montana growers' efforts. An open forum on potatoes fruits vegetables and dairy is set for Thursday morning with the Montana Potato Improvement Association meeting that afternoon.
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W. E. Pollinger
Montana Experiment Station
Corvallis
F. M. Harrington
Mr. Isaac
Montana
Montana Potato Improvement Association
Montana bill seeks state preference on public works
In a senate notice Jorgensen of Jefferson introduces a bill to require the state purchasing agent to buy Montana products within a five percent bid differential. The measure aims to employ Montana labor and sustain Western Montana lumber and oil sectors, amid opposition to foreign labor and unemployment concerns.
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Erickson
Montana
Kalispell
Columbia Falls
Pauline of
Flathead
Senate
Valentine visitor brings 3000 pounds turkeys to Fergus County
A J Dunn of Valentine visited Lewistown delivering 3000 pounds of dressed turkeys to the Fergus County creamery. The birds belonged to Carl Jackson Dee Jackson Mark Faulds Louis Phillips Andy Lewis and Mr Dunn. Carl Jackson and Dunn raised about 400 turkeys this season on a Valentine area farm earning between 800 and 900 dollars.
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A. J. Dunn
Valentine
Lewistown
Fergus County
Carl Jackson
Dee Jackson
Mark Faulds
Louis Phillips
Andy Lewis
Mr. Dunn
Dunn
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Blaine
State Nursery & Seed CO
Nelena, Mont
Dept. C
Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Fergus County Union
Custer
Sheridan County
Richland County
J. H. Frisbie
Howard Finch Club
Rosebud County
C. M. Dayhoff
Roy Hill
Montana Extension Service
Bozeman
C. L. Holmes
C. E. Gibbons
Cc. A. Burmeister
C. L. Harlan
National Broadcasting Company
Valley County Poultry Shipping Association
Phillips County Marketing Association
Northwest Turkey Growers' Association
A. W. Walker
U. S. Reclamation Service
Dan Thurber
J. L. Young
L. B. Kaye
TETON
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Cnllinge
First Avenue
Todd
Seattle, Wash
Solons
Vitamont
Iver Krol
Columbus
Stillwater County
Hansen Packing Co
Butte, Montana
Bene
Nine Mile River
Nime Mile Valley
Missoula
Missoulaiver
Milwaukee and Northern Rone
Iuteme- Dibe
Misseula
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Mountain States
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Chicago, Ill
Wacker Drive Bldg
Anaconda
Mont
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