Flathead Crops In Good Shape Amid Winterless Winter
Ranchers on the Flathead reservation have begun cutting alfalfa as grain crops show excellent potential. Hansen Packing Co. rep George Heimbach notes minimal winter kill, beneficial rains, and good road conditions from Missoula to Dayton. Fishing parties visit Lake Rowan for salmon trout and Lochleven catches.
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Flathead Reservation
George Heimbach
Hansen Packing Company
Butte
Flathead
Missoula
Dayton
Flathead Lake
Lake Rowan
Production gains in Montana dairy herds noted
Montana Dairy Herd Improvement reports March and April averages with 336 of 2,366 cows and 376 of 2,544 cows reaching 40 pounds butterfat. Montana faces a bull shortage, with an estimate of 6,666 purebreds needed for one per 21 cows, down from 825 purebreds in 1920. Tretsven urges more purebred bulls to boost production.
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Montana State College
Montana Dairy Herd Improvement Association
J. O. Tretsven
Montana
Tretsven
Fort Peck Agency Landmark Removed After 1879 Erection
A Fort Peck Indian agency warehouse built in 1878 or 1879 of cottonwood lumber is being moved to the present agency grounds. Retired Poplar Army Scout Dan Mitchell recalls its use for rations and clothing. The water tower, once part of the complex, was torn down this spring.
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Fort Peck
Indian Agency
Dan Mitchell
Poplar
New Tanganyika London Mail Route Cuts Transit Time
Air service on the Tanganyika to London route reduces mail transit by 23 days compared with surface transport, signaling a faster link between Africa and Europe.
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Tanganika
London
Famous Calgary Stampede Draws Montana Visitors In July
The Calgary Exhibition and Stampede runs July 6 to 9 with prize lists ready and entries closing June 2. The event features 9000 exhibits and a live stock display showing Alberta’s industry, seven daily running races, a provincial band contest, and the Cowboy and Old Timers ball.
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Calgary
Alberta
Canada
United States
Calgary Stampede Parade Sets Stage For Grand Fiesta 1931
Alberta fairs readers discover a two day morning parade schedule ending with The Fiesta of 1931 featuring 100 artists. Patrick Burns turns 75 with a tribute banquet and portrait. Rt Hon R B Bennett and others speak as 25 000 attend a grandstand celebration and a 3000 pound birthday cake is served. Summer fares to Banff offered. Calgary Exhibition and Stampede manager E L Richardson details events.
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Alberta
California
Australia
Ontario
Dian Street
Patrick Burns
R. B. Bennett
P. C
K. C
Calgary
Canadian Bakeries, Ltd
Royal Highlanders Band
Banff
Canada
E. L. Richardson
Calgary Exhibition
Stampede
Coccidiosis Threatens Chickens A Montana Expert Warns
Miss H. E. Cushman of Montana State college warns coccidiosis is a serious disease in farm flocks causing weakness and weight loss. Prevention through clean housing, healthy stock, and proper feeding is emphasized along with supportive care such as enhanced feeds and dairy additions. Russia orders large number of automobile trucks in Italy.
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Montana State College
H. E. Cushman
Radio telephone service between India and Ceylon proposed
A proposal proposes establishing radio telephone links between India and Ceylon to improve communications. The plan envisions direct voice lines and potential improvements in cross ocean connectivity and telecommunication efficiency.
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India
Ceylon
Productive Cow Leads in High Feeding and Milk Output
Montana dairy expert cites a Missouri study comparing two Jersey cows raised alike. The top producer consumed 1.75 pounds more feed per pound of the other yet produced 2.67 pounds more milk and 2.77 pounds more butter fat per pound of the inferior cow.
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Montana State College
J. O. Tretsven
Montana, State College
Missouri
Jersey
Montana
Polson Joins Flathead Cherry Planting Boom
Extensive planting of sweet and sour cherry trees along Flathead lake shores near Polson signals a regional push into a national cherry market. George Knight notes many small and large plots, with some 8 acre blocks, while frost in 1931 damaged blossoms but spared most apple orchards.
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Flathead Lake
Polson
George Knight
Division of Horticulture
Missoula
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Flathead
Knight
Butte Lad Fined for Saving a Stray Dog
Frank Effantry of Butte paid a $10 fine and spent a night in jail after Police Judge Louis A Buckley found him guilty of interfering with an officer. He whistled to a stray dog as a dog catcher prepared to capture it, both were then taken to the jail and the dog remained at the pound.
Mexico City 1931 Aeronautical and Industrial Exposition Noted
The 1931 aeronautical and industrial exposition in Mexico City attracted large crowds and prominent attendees. The event showcased aviation advances and industrial displays highlighting national progress and technological ambition.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Cuticura Ad Promotes Pimples Cure Kit
Promotion for Cuticura products claims to clear pimples and blackheads. Use Cuticura Ointment for five minute treatment, wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water, and maintain skin care with Cuticura Talcum daily.
Montana Grown Potatoes to Be Marketed by Sun River Growers
Sun River valley potato farmers plan continued marketing under the Montana Grown brand. A warehouse started last year will not be completed but provides storage. a grading room will sort tubers by size. Great Falls wholesalers back the plan, and early potatoes are in the ground with late crops germinating. Some growers have irrigation.
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Great Western Sugar Company
Montana
Sun River Valley
N. So
Association
Malin
Great Falls
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