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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
2
Bob Theinhardt of Helena promotes the Standard Rotary Rod Weeder manufactured in Cheney Washington as a solution to Montana weed problems. He tests it with farmers statewide, noting strong demand and plans to expand production in Helena to meet nationwide sales.
Army and business figures plot a shift of the Standard Rotary Red Weeder Co to Helena Montana with machinery moved from Cheney and materials bought in the east The machine uses a manganese steel rod to pull weed roots and mulch the surface boosting yields and profits. Military air patrols planned for Northwest forests include Missoula as western base with Helena as a sub-base in 1920.
The Montana Tuberculosis Association launches a state wide poster contest for all students from first grade to college. Nine subjects cover cure and prevention of tuberculosis with prizes in each division. Both free hand and cut out posters may be entered and become property of the association after prizes are awarded.
George Clemon has acquired the Alfred Cox ranch near Jackson, a 960 acre property with extensive irrigation and enclosed land. The deal totals 51000 dollars, strengthening Clemon's prominence among Big Hole basin landowners and his cattle operations.
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