Uncle Pete Turns to Oil for Wealth in Kansas Story
John Paulsen of Winnifred, Montana, recounts his uncle Peter Paulsen who rose from near bankruptcy to oil wealth in Kansas. After turning down a 4 million cash offer for his oil lease, Uncle Pete now earns about 100000 monthly from Empire Gas & Fuel Co. drilling 36 wells. John Paulsen has leased land in Fergus county awaiting oil while growing wheat for the government.
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John Paulsen
Winnifred
Peter Paulsen
Kansas
Pete
Uncle Pete
Empire Gas & Fuel Co
Montana
Fergus County
Uncle Sam
Stacking Grain as a Practical, Long-Run Farm Insurance
The piece argues stacking grain in Montana counties should be standard practice. It claims stacking costs a cent or two per bushel, preserves grain through rain and snow, allows year round threshing, improves cure, and preserves grade. An English example shows 37 years of preservation in a moist climate.
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Montana
England
After the War Montana Responds to War Savings Drive
The Montana population pledged to meet their War Savings Loan quotas by December 31 1918 urging two classes after the war those who saved and those who did not. The loyal majority backs duty while a minority faces public disapproval for slacking and failing to support war efforts. The piece calls for swift wise action.
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Montana
War Savings Loan
Post Office
Red Cross
Best Time to Cut Rye for Hay Debated by Farmers
A Cascade county farmer advocates cutting rye for hay when blossoms are well out yielding a second crop in September. Another farmer argues it should be cut when kernels form. both claim different nutrition and regrowth outcomes as ripening stages affect sweetness and potential grain formation.
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Cascade County
Keep the Young Stock Growing and Profit in Stock Raising
Chouteau county stockman James Harmon stresses daily growth of calves, colts, and piglets. He notes the secret is consistent small feeds, warmth, and never letting stock go hungry, with spring grass proving the payoff in size and finish.
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James Harmon
Chouteau County
Comet
Farmers Should Stack Wheat On Clean Place
William Range, a traveling salesman for a threshing machine company, urges farmers to stack wheat on cleared ground. He notes that stacking on rocky knolls leaves grain entangled with rocks and weeds, hindering cleanup and leading to losses. He also stresses well drained sites and removal of debris and old iron.
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William Range
Britain Faces War Cost At 25 000 Per Minute
Imperial authorities announce Britain is spending 25 000 per minute on the war, equating to about 35 million dollars each day as the conflict continues.
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Great Britain
Influenza spreads among the Huns but overconfidence wanes
The notice jokes about Spanish influenza spreading among the Huns while noting a decline in chronic overconfidence as a humorous aside.
War’s Fourth Year Reveals Brakes Fail Despite Drive
As it enters its fourth year the conflict shows strong self starting momentum but suffers from brakes that do not function well. The passage notes the war’s steady initial momentum contrasted with mounting fatigue and logistical strains.
Foch Pressing Slow Strategy Under Fire
General Foch pursues a cautious plan but the crown prince sees the pace as too slow and urgent actions are demanded. The clash highlights tension between strategic restraint and immediate needs at high command.
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Foch
Montana News Summary from Several Towns
Local notes report Bozeman water system in use and Lima to host a new National Security Bank. Hill County valuations rise by 3 million, Miles City crops promising, Eureka bids awarded for a county high school at 34450 dollars. Roundup plans a Labor Day prize event, Havre oil stove accident kills eight month old, Emigrant man sells War Savings certificates in every state. Lewistown elk damage crops, Butte 28000 residents register to vote, Conrad dairies bought by Great Falls Dairy Products. Fergus County fair at risk, Havre wells produce cool water but test drilling continues. Stanford farmers switch to combines, Malta petitions for lower rail rates, Billings yields 19–20 bushels per acre, Helena warns on unsafe food preservatives.
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Musselshell County
Bozeman
Lima
National Security Bank
Havre
Hill County
Miles City
Custer County
Eureka
A. W. T. Anderson
Lewistown
Belt Mountains
Butte
St. Paul
Conrad
Buzzel and Moran Dairies
Great Falls Dairy Products Company
Fergus County
Stanford
Malta
Commercial Club
Railroad Administration
Billings
Yellowstone County
Helena
State Board of Health
Heating Plant Levy Prompts Special Election for School
Due to price fluctuations between contract let and bond sale, the school trust has funds only to build the new building without the heating plant. A special election is called to approve an 8 mill levy to finance the heating plant purchase.
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Teleas
Uis
Ian Ling
School Trust
Increased Theater Tax Prompts Higher Admission Fees
The house ways and means committee decided to double the tax on theater and amusement admissions. It is likely the tobacco tax will be doubled as well, potentially raising prices for consumers and affecting local venues.
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House Ways and Means
Wage Increase Granted by Silver Bow Employers' Association
The Silver Bow Employers' Association approves higher pay for Workingmen's union members with a new daily rate of five dollars. Building laborers will receive one dollar more per day under the agreement.
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Silver Bow
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