Pilot wheat variety recommended for 1940 seed list
The Montana Extension Service reports Pilot wheat a bearded rust resistant spring variety recommended to join the 1940 standard list replacing Ceres in rust areas. Tests show Pilot equal to Ceres in yield and quality. If added, extension agents will get a list of seed-available growers.
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Agronomy Department
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Montana Seed Growers Association
Ralph D. Mercer
Extension Agronomist
Association
Ceres
Vust
November Nature Narratives of a Frosty Month
A reflective piece on November's transition from October to winter. It notes gray skies, migrations of kingfishers and geese, elk bugling, and reduced nut gathering. Birds like European starlings form winter flocks while plants sow and endure frost, predicting a brighter spring.
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Adelaide Crapsey
Mary
Nature
Southland
Alligator-jaw Hood Theme Delights 1940 Chevrolet Owners
Chevrolet unveils a locking alligator-jaw hood on the 1940 models with a dash lever, double locking, and a spring-assisted opening. Battery relocated to a portable engine-compartment hanger enhances accessibility for oil checks and servicing, drawing praise from owners nationwide.
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Chevrolet
W. E. Holler
Perea
Heller
Disease hits beaver in three Montana districts
Tularemia has been found attacking beaver in the Roundup Harlowton and Hardin areas of Montana. The state fish and game department warns the illness could threaten thinning beaver colonies. Laboratory tests by Dr. W J Butler show the disease in these regions. The ailment, though often affecting rabbits, can also impact larger animals and humans through contact with affected animals.
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Montana
State Fish and Game Department
W. J. Butler
Harlowton
Hardin
Mild Epidemic of Sleeping Sickness Reported
A mild epidemic of sleeping sickness in Anaconda was reported to the state board of health with 15 new cases and one death. The board urged individuals with stiff neck or severe headache to seek medical help immediately, noting earlier cases in Dillon and Chateau.
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Anaconda
State Board of Health
Health Board
Dillon and
Chateau
Missoula State U Sees Enrollment Rise in Fall Figures
Full-time students at the University of Montana Missoula total 1 967 this fall, up 28 from 1938, while overall enrollment reaches 2 015, two fewer than last year due to a drop in part time students per registrar report.
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State University At
Missoula
Order to Show Cause Why Sale of Real Estate Should Not Be Made
In the Ninth Judicial District of Montana Teton County the estate of Gunder Hanson deceased Administrator Henry B Hanson petitions for an order of sale of remaining real estate to pay costs. The court orders all interested parties to appear December 8 1939 at 10 a m in Chateau Court House to show cause why the administrator should be granted an order to sell the real estate. Publication to run in Chateau Amphithe newspaper for two weeks starting November 16 1939. Real estate described: South half of the Northwest quarter section 27 township 25 north range 4 west. Clerk H M Daley dated November 15 1939. First publication November 16 last November 23.
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District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
Gunder Hanson
Henry B. Hanson
Chateau
Chateau Acantha
Teton County
Towit
Twentyseven
H. M. Daley
Notice of Filing Petition for Confirmation of Bond Proceedings
Notice in Teton County Montana that Bynum Irrigation District seeks court confirmation of a $238000 funding bond issue and related special tax. Hearing set for December 16 1939 at 10 AM in Chateau Court House. interested parties may demur or answer by that date. Dated November 14 1939. Clerk of Court.
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District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Teton
Bynum Irrigation District
Board of Commissioners of
District Court of the United States
District of
Board of Commissioners
Chateau
Montana commissioners approve gas rate cuts for three towns
The state railroad and public service commission ordered natural gas rate reductions saving Hinsdale Malta and Glasgow residents about 17048 annually. The Montana Dakota Utilities Company serves these communities and a hearing on rates was held in Glasgow in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
State Railroad and Public Service Commission
Hinsdale
Malta
Glasgow
Montana-Dakota Utilities Company
River Flows Fall But Normal Runoff Predicted
The Yellowstone, Big Horn, and Powder rivers run lower this year than 1937 and 1938, yet the federal geological survey says the drop signals a return toward normal runoff for the areas drained. It emphasizes it is not merely a water shortage this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Big Horn
Powder
Federal Geological Survey
Notice to Bridge Contractors Sealed Bids Notice
Teton County Montana invites sealed bids for a steel bridge across the Teton River in Section 12 Township 25 North Range 1 East M P M. Bids due 11 AM December 4 1939 at County Clerk office Chateau Montana. Ten percent bid bond required. Plans at County Clerk office. First pub Nov 9 last Nov 23 1939.
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Teton River
Teton County
Chateau
Montana
Geo. A. Carroll
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Choteau Acantha
Earl Bishop
Choteau
Bowie
Canada
Vance
Montana Extension Service
Beaverhead County
B. R. Williams
Williams
H. B. Cushman
Montana State College
U. S
J. O. Tretaven
J. O. Tretsven
Italy
United States
Harry Tuma
Edwin Berger
Glacier County
R. G. Newell
Newell
Duane Simmons
Carbon County
O. P. Roberts
Carbon County Extension Office
Rod and Gun Club
Roberts
The
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
Citizens State Bank
Chateau, Mont
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Said Court
E. L. Kleffman
Choteau, Mont
Parkway Cafe
Nutter & Viegen
Hospifal
H. W. Bateman
Hecepital
C. W. Boussard
Lareen
E. J. Crary
McDonald Block
C. E. Stephens
Larson
G. L. Banks
J. H. Byler
State of Montana
Cheteau, Mort
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