Water repairs advised as runoff conditions favor work
Montana State College extension irrigation specialist G H Bingham says now is optimal for farmers to repair flood irrigation systems stock water reservoirs and other water holding structures. He notes moist soil this fall will freeze later creating good runoff next spring and outlines steps including dam spillway leveling dirt consolidation gate maintenance dyke upkeep and reseeding bare banks with grasses.
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G. H. Bingham
Montana State College
Bingham
Oil industry controls own transport facilities claims
The oil industry operates most transportation for petroleum using pipelines tankers and industry owned trucks. Pipelines move about 3.5 million barrels daily with 75 percent from well to refinery. Refinery output increasingly shifts to industry controlled equipment and routes.
Montana Girl in Play at St Mary College Leavenworth
Margaret Mullen of Butte Montana appears in a major college production at St Mary College Leavenworth Kansas. A freshman and Girls Central high school graduate she belongs to the National Honorary Society and won the Montana State Apologetics contest with music listed as her major.
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Montana
Margaret Mullen
M. J. Mullen
Harrison Avenue
Butte
St. Mary College
Leavenworth
Kan
Miss Mullen
Girls Central High School
National
Ayers Names Dillon to Soldiers Home Board
Governor Ayers announces George Dillon of Missoula as new board member for the state soldiers home at Columbia Falls, succeeding term‑expired C. H. Poppy of Columbia Falls.
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Helena
Roy E. Ayers
George Dillon
Missoula
State Soldiers’ Home
Columbia Falls
C. H. Poppy
The Heart Beats billions in a Lifetime
The average lifetime sees the heart beat about 2.5 billion times, illustrating the remarkable persistence of this vital organ.
Buffalo calves to get needle in Bangs disease drive
Wildlife service plans immunization of yearling buffalo calves on the National Bison Range near Molese. A wildlife doctor will vaccinate calves aged 4 to 8 months as a precaution to prevent Bangs disease, aiming for a immune herd and easier handling.
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Bison Range
Molese
Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Department of the Interior
Bang
J. E. Shillinger
Record Turkey Crop Forecast Sets Historic High
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts a record turkey crop of about 30,000,000 birds, the largest in history, with Thanksgiving prices expected to fall from recent years. Consumption has risen year round, and turkey production has climbed for a decade due to improved breeds. Buyers are advised to consider dressed weight for roasting and to note grades U S prime, choice and commercial.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Roosevelt
United States
U. S
Guernsey Breeders Sell Prize Cattle for British Relief Fund
Guernsey breeders across the United States raise money for the Friends of the Fighting Forces milk fund aiding Britain. Four cows have fetched 2710 to date, with auctions donating all proceeds to the fund.
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Guernsey
United States
Friends of the Fighting Forces
England
Guernseys
John S. Ames
George P. Clark
Topsfield
Winter Overhaul for Tractors Suggested in Offseason
The article notes that tractor operators spend substantial time seated, likening a year's use to a 25,000 mile car trip at 40 mph. It urges inspecting and servicing tractors in winter to ensure reliability, economy, and comfort before the busy season starts.
War Talk Sparks Divorce Hint in Grabb Household
Mrs Grabb argues for unlimited funds while Mr Grabb questions wartime spending. The exchange hints at financial strain and marital tension during the war period.
Tar byproducts from coal gas manufacture cited
A historical note states tar obtained from coal gas manufacture yields more than 2008 by products including anethes aspirins dyes flavoring extracts perfumes and mothballs.
Poultry Worm Infestation Raises Alarm In U S Flocks
Poultry experts cite an Illinois report autopsies on 6800 chicks found 40.3 percent with intestinal parasites and estimate over 140 million of 426 million U S chickens are infested. The loss from worms contributes to a 150 million dollar annual disease cost. Treatments exist for individual birds or flocks and can be given with dry or moist mash. Start worming when hens are housed and continue year round.
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Illinois
United States
Wormi Ag
United States Department of Agriculture
Express shipments in Montana expected to break records this season
Railway Express officials report rapid service improvements and nationwide reach. District meetings in Montana highlight faster pickups and deliveries with service in nearly every town of size in the state as more Montanans adopt the express option this holiday season.
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Montana
Railway Express
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Rail express boosts Montana shipments by air
Officials say air express shipments have grown yearly since its coordination with railways. A nationwide drive promotes shipping by air through railway agencies, aiming to double Montana product shipments by year end. Speakers include H Y T Merritt from New York and several Montana executives.
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Montana
H. Y T. Merritt
New York
Butte
Chicago
J. J. Fennesy
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W. D. Llewellyn
EB. J. Hardesty
Spokane
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Montana Women Honored by Legion Committees
Mrs E Orleman of Livingston is named vice chairman of the American Legion committee on community service by national president Mrs Louis J Lemstra. Mrs G E Chambers of Cut Bank becomes chairman of the auxiliary national poppy committee to oversee nationwide poppy distribution next year.
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Livingston
American Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
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G. E. Chambers
Cut Bank
Auxiliary
Texaco to Grant Pay and Leave to Draft Eligible Men
Texaco will pay three months of salary and provide one year of military leave to each of 12 500 draft age employees who have served at least a year and may be called to service under the selective training and service act or join reserves, per notice from W S S Rogers president Texas Corp received at Sunburst.
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Texaco
Selective Training and Service Act
Sunburst
W.S. S. Rogers
Texas Corp
Missoula Chest Campaign Surpasses Goal by 3 Percent
Missoula community chest drive exceeded its target by 103 percent, raising a total of 25,257 dollars. City volunteers and donors supported the campaign as leaders praised the strong showing and community spirit.
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Missoula
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