State Lands Revenue Rises on Longer Leases in Montana
The Montana State Land Department reports record lease revenue from grazing and crop share lands. Total crop share income reached 155000 dollars while grazing leases on 3,840,141 acres yielded 209564 dollars as of early this year. Officials credit a 10 year lease term law passed last session for the gains and better planning and soil conservation by farmers and stockmen.
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State Land Department
Nanita B. Sherlock
Montana
Wuerthner
Wildlife worth billions guides land planning says survey
The Bureau of Biological Survey reports wildlife in forests fields and streams is worth hundreds of millions annually in cash plus aesthetic value. Spending by hunters and tourists adds to the total, with licensing and travel costs boosting the figure. The adviser urges intelligent land planning to restore habitats and safeguard populations amid rising human activity.
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Bureau of Biological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
W. L. McAtee
Biological Survey
McAfee
MccAfee
Teton Lutheran Parish Sunday Services Listed
Services for Sunday July 7 are Dutton at 9 a m Fairfield at 11 a m and Choteau at 8 p m at the Ep Episcopalian church Rev Olaf Anderson is the pastor for the parish locations in Montana community news
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Dutton
Fairfield
Choteau
Episcopalian Church
Olaf Anderson
Mrs Verkeness Visits Melrose Families in June
Mrs Verkeness of Melrose Minnesota visits at Joe Homberg Sr home. H D club elects officers for 1940 41 with Lena Toc kes as president and Mike Toek es as vice president. Project leaders named include Mrs Pau lus and others. Various visits and social events are noted among Homberg Schaefer Gamradt Wittke Asmus families and friends with travel to Great Falls Conrad and Pendray.
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Verkeness
Melrose
Minn
Joe Homberg Sr
M. Schaefer
H. D
Lena Tocekes
Mike Toekes
J. Toenyes
Asmus
Paulus
Homberg
Lehner
Beck
Gamradt
Dirkes
C. Wittke
Angeline
Timmerman
Frank Newman
Pendray
Gamwadt
Skippy
Davis
Green Ridge
M. Sharar
Margaret Sharar
Great Falls
Joe Homberg Jr
Willard Asmus
Conrad
Charolett
Ardella
Stehlecker
Louise
Lorraine Stanger
Joé Homberg Sr
Nutrition Specialist Advises on Safe Home Canning
Bozeman report notes exten sion nutrition specialist Bessie E. McClelland outlines do and don'ts for home canning. Emphasizes using fresh garden produce, clean jars, new lids, pressure canners for vegetables, proper timing, careful sealing, and cool dark storage with a bulletin available from county extension offices.
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Bozeman
Bessie E. McClelland
Montana State College
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Dividend Declared by State Liquor Board
The state liquor control board declared a dividend of 150000 dollars from May profits. The funds will go to the state general fund for use as specified by the legislature, per administrator L M A Wass.
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State Liquor Control Board
State General Fund
L. M. A. Wass
Agriculture O By Montana Extension Service
A concise notice from the Montana Extension Service outlines practical farming tips and seasonal guidance for local growers. It covers crop selection, soil management, pest prevention, and efficient water use tailored to regional conditions.
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Montana Extension Service
4H club steers sold for top price in Montana feedlot
After seven months in Montana State College feedlots, 48 grade Hereford steers were sold to a Spokane firm for 9.35 per cwt, highest spring bid. Most steers received three rations and averaged about two pounds daily gain on 520 pounds grain and 185 pounds hay, boosting future show quality per E P Orcutt. Club members plan early feeding for Regional Junior Livestock lamb shows in Billings this October.
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Montana State College
Spokane
Montana
E. P. Orcutt
Orcutt
Billings
Hospital Notes from Chateau and Maynard Posts
Mrs Sullivan had a tonsilectomy last Thursday and was dismissed the next day. Ray Williams of Canada admitted Saturday for laceration treatment from a car crash. Joe Arcerson treated Monday for an infected foot. Mrs Exynogene Walters of Dupuyer entered Saturday and dismissed Wednesday. Mrs Edwin Kirkaldie of Agawam dismissed Tuesday. Mrs Paul Parker and infant son dismissed Sunday. Mrs Ralph Bruner of Dupuyer admitted Thursday as a medical patient.
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Chateau Hospital
Sullivan
Ray Williams
Canada
Joe Arcerson
Maynard Hospital
Exynogene Walters
Dupuyer
Edwin Kirkaldie
Agawam
Paul Parker
Ralph Bruner
Montana dairy cooling tanks promise faster quality milk
Rozeman reports that rapid cooling of milk and cream is essential for quality dairy products and larger returns. Dr J A Nelson of Montana State College notes water cooling outperforms air cooling, quickly reducing temperatures and improving farm efficiency.
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Rozeman
J. A. Nelson
Montana State College
Montana
Nelson
Billings Readies Federal Food Stamp Plan In Montana
The federal food stamp plan will start in Billings after Governor Ayers requested rapid operation of the program in Montana communities. WPA workers and relief recipients buy stamps redeemable for food and receive 50 cents in stamps for each dollar spent, while still allowing free surplus commodities and enabling merchants to profit from surplus goods.
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Billings
Roy E. Ayers
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Montana
WPA
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Billy Rose
Treasure Island
Johnny Weissmuller
Gertrude Ederle
Golden Gate International Exposition
Teton Lutheran Parish
Julius J
Republican
Helena
Beck News
John A
Lovelace
Democrat
Liet. Gov
Livingston Workingman’s Union
John A. Lovelace
Rimary
Lamey
Governor Club
Teton County
Chateau
Knudtzon Lumber Co
Choteau, Mont
Golden Shell
SHELL
Chick’s Shell Station
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