Extension Service Plans Farm Bookkeeping System
Montana State College through its Department of Agricultural Economics develops three farm accounting systems to fit family, intermediate, and large specialized operations. W D Gilman and M H Saunderson seek farmer input on needs and problems to create practical, tax compliant records for year round financial planning and analysis.
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Montana State College
Montana
Sam
Department of Agricultural Economics
W. D
Gilman
Montana Extension Service
M. H. Saunderson
Department
Bozeman
Cattle Thieves Turn To Fast Cars In Rustling
State stock inspector A J Williams reports cattle rustlers now rely on fast motor vehicles, abandoning horses. Dairy cattle thefts extend over 200 miles with several cases in the Walier district where animals were killed and meat transported by truck or automobile. Livestock conditions statewide are generally excellent though sheep water shortage causes annoyance. feed is better than expected.
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A. J. Williams
Walier
Williams
La Rioja Imposes Eight and a Half-Cent Tax on Gasoline
La Rioja province in Argentina has levied a tax of eight and a half cents per gallon on gasoline, aiming to boost revenue. The measure affects fuel prices and may influence local drivers and business costs.
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la Rioja
Argentina
Three minute night calls cost cents in Delneet London Paris
Delneet London and Paris see three minute night telephone calls drop to only a few cents as new rate policies take effect. The change promises cheaper late evening connections for residents and businesses alike.
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London
Paris
Montana 4-H club champs head to national congress
WHODA SATTERTHWAITE of Billings is Montana home economics club champion and flies to Chicago with Marian Brandon of Pompey’s Pillar as the state’s other representative at the National 4-H Club Congress.
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Montana State College
Whoda Satterthwaite
Billings
Montana
Chicago
Marian Brandon
Pompey’s Pillar
Increased Cherry Crop is Reported in Bitter Root Valley
Fred T. Parker of Hamilton cannery says this year’s Bitter Root sour cherry crop is the best since 1926. He notes eight carloads canned and predicts good yield next year though trees lack fall moisture. About 150000 sour cherry trees exist, with more expected to bear fruit. Parker’s trip to the Flathead district notes growing interest in sour cherries for canning.
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Bitter Root
Fred T. Parker
Hamilton Cannery
Parker
Mr. Parker
M. Parker
Flathead District
Standstill at Yellow Bay biological station on Flathead Lake
Professor C. W. Waters notes the Yellow Bay station on Flathead Lake is idle for years due to funding shortages. It houses a brick lab a dormitory and a kitchen and dining hall and is used intermittently by the natural science department. R. T. Young collects material and last summer faculty cooperated with the Montana Fish and Game Commission to study whitefish growth with results due to the commission in February.
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Yellow Bay
Flathead Lake
C. W. Waters
The
State University
University
Polson
Natural Science Department
R. T. Young
Montana Fish and Game Commission
Dr. Waters
Sale of Combines Shows Increase in Montana
Montana combines sales rose from about 100 in 1925 to 1662 in 1928 per Northern Pacific railroad statistics. C E Mc Millen of Butte was informed. The report also estimates 445 carloads of farm implements brought to Montana and notes farmers kept pace with modern farm developments.
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Montana
Northern Pacific Railroad
C. E. McMillen
Butte
Cuticura Toilet Trio Talcum Ad Highlights Scent
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as an antiseptic skin powder with exquisite scent for face body and baby use. It claims economical pricing and notes it completes the Cuticura Toilet Trio alongside Soap and Ointment.
Wool and mutton market outlook amid slack wool sales
Montana State College economist Paul Carpenter reports most of the 1929 Montana wool clip unsold as world production dips while consumption of combing and clothing wools rises. Prices have trended down since January with a September dip and October stock collapse stabilizing slightly. Three-eights blood wools remain relatively high, about ten cents higher than fine staple. Consumption from January to August 1929 rose 13.4 percent versus 1928. Mutton prices face a different picture as US sheepmen try to grow out lambs and mutton to meet falling demand, risking a surplus if consumption falters.
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Montana State College
MontAna
Paul Carpenter
Carpenter
Argentina
Australia
Department of Agriculture
United States
Poultry Show to Feature Turkeys in Billings
State agriculture department and Montana State Poultry association announce the annual poultry show in Billings from January 1 to 17. The event at the Billings Coliseum, under Midland Empire Poultry association oversight, targets turkey industry and chick hatcheries with about 1500 birds expected, the largest state show to date.
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Billings
State Department of Agriculture
Montana State Poultry Association
Billings Coliseum
Midland Empire Poultry Association
J. M. Bresnahan
Salient Facts About Montana Booklet Released by State
Montana discusses its agriculture and people in a new publication issued by the state department of agriculture under Commissioner A H Stafford with Warren W Moses as publicity chief. The four by three inch pamphlet covers history geography agriculture livestock industries land metals gems forest resources finances and recreation with statistics and illustrations.
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Montana
State Department of Agriculture
A. H. Stafford
Warren W. Moses
Chinaman to Take Photos in Far East
Jimmie Toy former Miles City cafe owner sails for Hongkong to open a photography studio. He learned photography in Miles City and plans to offer American style portraits for Chinese customers in his native city.
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Far East
Hongkong
Jimmie Toy
Miles City
Jimmie
Oregon Horticulturists Demonstrate Figs Grow in Willamette Valley
Willamette valley horticulturists show at least three varieties of figs can be grown in Oregon. Silk production claims one pound from 2,300 silkworms. Rubber plant varieties total 1,200.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
New Golf Club Invented That Detects Correct Drive
A novel golf club design is claimed to detect a correct drive upon impact. The device purportedly senses alignment and swing timing to indicate a proper contact. Further testing and details from the inventor are awaited.
Veteran of N P Building Dies at 92 in Forsyth
Hugh McHugh 92 longtime Montana resident and Civil War veteran died at Forsyth residence of his daughter Mrs. Fred Roberts. A former river pilot and Northern Pacific worker he served as justice of the peace and constable in Forsyth and homesteaded at Finch. Survived by four sons two daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Hugh McHugh
Montana
Forsyth
Fred Roberts
McHugh
Forsyth Township
Judge McHugh
Gettysburg
Robert E. Lee
Grant
Mississippi
Northern Pacific
Dakotas
Kent
County Tyrone
Ireland
James McHugh
New Brunswick
Canada
Maine
Stevens Point
Wis
Mr. McHugh
Fifth Wisconsin Infantry
Madison
General Custer
Edwards
John Oliver Edwards
Warsaw
Ill
J. E. Edwards
Ellen Wilson
St. Louis
Glendive
Old Mother Hubbard Heads To The Ball In Clip
A clipped verse hints at Old Mother Hubbard going to a ball wearing a new evening shawl. The playful rhyme references makeup and bold appearance as she departs for the event.
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Mother Hubbard
Montana duck flees 2000 miles to Mexico
A young mallard banded at Goose Lake near Wheat Basin Montana was shot near Puerto, Vera Cruz Mexico about 2000 miles from its Montana home. The bird, band number 542068, was released July 6 and shot October 23 by R M Salinas as part of the migratory bird study by the Biological Survey.
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Geeee Lake
Wheat Basin
Puerto
State of Vera Cruz
Mexico
Stillwater
Exico
Vera Cruz
George Mushbach
Ederal Game Protector
Washington
The
Biological Survey
Mushbach
Goose Lake
Big Lake
R. M. Salinas
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
Texas
Montana
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