Governors Drive for 10 Million Aid to Drought Farmers
Helena conference with Governor Stewart and state defense council seeks 10 million dollars from the federal government to aid 24 000 drought hit Montana farmers. Loans to plant and seed 2 000 000 acres, with 3 to 7 dollars per acre, to be routed through the state council of defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
John M. Dene
War Finance Corporation
Washington
Finance Corporation
N. T. Lease of
Great Falls
T. J. Walsh
T. A. Marlow
Helena
Samuel Lansburn
Dawson County
Stanley Scearce
Rowan
Will A
State Council of Defense
Montana Farmers Face Seed Shortage and Drought Relief Call
The letter urges federal aid and immediate relief for Montana farmers facing drought. It argues seed and feed shortages will force many from the land unless the governor travels to Washington to press relief measures, naming several signatories including T. A. Marlow and Samuel Lansburn.
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Montana
Washington
T. A. Marlow
Samuel Lansburn
Stanley Scearce
Will A. Campbell
M. L. Wilson
Charles Davis
T. M. Everett
Spokane cattle yards grow as Montana stock ships rise
John H. Roberts reports a booming Spokane yard with 2,000 cattle expected this year and over 8,000 sheep already in 1918. He notes Armour and Swift entering the market, a shift from local slaughter to Spokane sales, and 85 cars sold in one day with 15 to 20 bidders. He invites Montana growers to ship here for better prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Roberts
Union Stock Yards
Spokane
Montana
Mr. Roberts
Lewistown
Portland
Seattle
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Montana to Call 2000 Men in August Draft
August call by Adjutant General Greenan orders 2,000 Montana men drafted this month. All navy marine corps and emergency fleet service releases are to be refused by local boards.
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Greenan
Montana
Navy
Marine Corps
Emergency Fleet Service
Marquis Wheat for Montana High Altitude Farms
The writer praises Marquis wheat as a heavy yielding, early maturing spring variety developed in Canada. He reports superior performance over Defiance in Montana highlands, with yields of 80 bushels per acre and height advantages over kherson oats. Irrigated and dry land potentials are noted, with planting rates of 30-40 pounds per acre on dry land and a bushel per acre on irrigated land. Marquis wheat is available from seed dealers and gained attention after winning a $1,000 prize for best spring wheat.
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Marquis
Montana
God’s Highlands
Khersons
Canada
Experiment Farm
Ottawa
India
High grade wheat grown at Highwood from Damson farm
The first load of wheat marketed in Highwood came from F. F. Damson nine miles from town on North Beach. The No 1 quality grain weighs 62 pounds per bushel and is being threshed by a combine. Damson plans about 700 acres with yields near 25 to 20 bushels per acre and optimism grows for the district. Four aviation fields are named after deceased American pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highwood
F. F. Damson
North Beach
World War Notes From Across Europe and U S
Reports from London Paris and Washington cover war events including German and Austrian troop dispositions Russian turmoil Ulster Hoovers food relief and naval actions Meanwhile U S farm relief funds reach 1.4 billion dollars and a Liberty Loan drive plans tight, intense schedules and league baseball ends early in Chicago.
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Ondon
Herbert Hoover
England
iFaris
London
Germany
Austria
Russia
Washington
United States
Tondern
Paris
Ludendorff
St. Paul
Wilson
Hoover
America
Europe
Amsterdam
von Seydler
Charles
Pierre
S. D
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Jackson
Mich
Detroit
Camp Custer
Hindenburg
Quentin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Baker
Conrad Exploration Company Smithing to Drill Deep in Montana
An advertisement offers Conrad Exploration Company of Conrad Montana promoting a well drilled to 12 000 feet with a predicted production within 500 feet and claims modern equipment fully paid for. They deny stock promotions and offer only 20 000 shares at 1 25 per share with no agents commissions. References include any bank in Conrad and local ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Fef
Conrad Exploration
America
Conrad
Conrad Exploration CO
Montana
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UNION
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Les Pathe
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Chapman
Ursuline Academy
Academy School of Music
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Montana Farms
Frary & Burlingame
Nat'l Bank Bldg
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Melstone
Ifergus Co
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R. R
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Herbert A. Hover
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Norby Brothers
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Canadian Pacific Railway
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J. J. Makin
Dunno Block
Billings
Boyington Co
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Shields River Valley
J. W. Mefferlin
N. M. Apple
Wilsallon Railway
J. W. Hefferlin
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CIA
Uhland Boyer
W. OG. Downing & Co
M. A. Strang
First National Bank
Farm Mortgage Corporation
308 Securities Bid
W. C. McClintock
Custer County Bank
Miles City
Acoma
Park Tiotel
West Dark Street
Great Walls Yard
Birch & Sons Construction Co
Express
Cherryland Orchards
Greenacres
Victor Arios
Nichola & Shephard
B. Bf, Bills & Co
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Earling
Carib
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Idaho
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Rapibouillet
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Eternur Show
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Polson
Huntsberger-Givens Co
Lev Popp
Poland
Bartwood
Bartwood Warm
Hamilton, Mont
Peel
Ale Wilds-Thurston Motor CO
Laf Ave
Maxwell Distributors
Auto Exchange
Economy Storage Co
South
Montana St
Butte, Mont
Montana Piase Co
Butte College Telegraphy
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Geo. H. Shanlbey
Brat National Bank Bidg
Hoenck Fur House
WDHB
Lewistown Hide & Bur Co
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Great Falls Typewriter Exchange
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Paterson Six
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Second
Utah Ave
Contractors Lumber Supply Co
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Wash
Karbel Mercantile Agency
Helena, Mont
Edwin A. Pierse
I. Hills & Co
Lewis
Hurd “Bros
Edison Block
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