Anaconda Company Lands Offered for Dairying and Timbered Western Montana
Agricultural lands are offered with 10 percent down and balance in 10 yearly payments at 6 percent interest on logged off lands of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company. Dairying is suited to timbered western Montana, with pasture possible at low cost and dairy profits anticipated. Hogs poultry fruits berries and garden crops do well. a plowed area is needed for winter feed. Values set by experienced appraisers with no extra charges. assistance provided to choose suitable locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Montana
Wayman
Egypt
India
Ideal Montana farmer profile from irrigation expert
W. M. Wayman argues the ideal settler for irrigation projects should have 40 percent cash 40 percent experience and 10 percent family and health. He urges selecting men aged 25 to 38 with 5 000 to 12 000 dollars and livestock knowledge from southern Idaho and nearby states, emphasizing hard work and stable family life.
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Idaho
Colorado
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Washington
Chicago
New York
Wayman
Value of Irrigation During Seasons of Normal Rainfall
H M Chadwick argues irrigation complements rainfall and is key in Montana. He cites Wisconsin experiments showing irrigation raises yields, notes rainfall is intermittent, and urges ongoing irrigation investment to boost crops, land values, and regional prosperity.
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Wisconsin
Montana
Treasure State
Stock rustlers thrive as arrests mount in Montana report
Frank O. Lavigne Montana stock inspector reports 182 arrests for felony stock theft statewide with 135 convictions and 47 pending. Sheep thefts reach hundreds of heads and values recovered. Bands of rustlers operate across Montana and neighboring states. two suspects killed resisting arrest, one shot, others jailed or awaiting trial. State officials praise sheriffs and county attorneys.
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Frank O. Lavigne
Montana Livestock Commission
Supreme Court
Wyoming
Mexico
Oregon
Minnesota
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Eral
Montana
Prospective colonizers seek schools and churches near land
A fragment notes that commercial clubs favor better farming and less baseball while the country moves forward. It mentions colonizers asking about the location of schools and churches in relation to the land.
Half a Million Cattle Shipped From Montana Year
Montana Livestock commission reports 641337 head of cattle shipped out in the last year. About 150000 were for feeding, with most cattle sold off. The retained stock is described as the cream of the herds and a foundation for better cattle in the state. The commission seeks lower shipping rates for breeding stock to aid restocking.
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Montana
Montana Livestock Commission
Texas
Livestock Commission
Railroad Administration
Commission Formations Include Notables From Helena and Beyond
The commission is composed of John H. Burke of Helena as president, Harry B. Mitchell of Great Falls as vice president, W. H. Donald of Melville, Percy Williamson of Miles City, D. W. Raymond of Jeffers, J. T. Farrell of Conan, and BE A. Phillips of Helena serving as members.
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John H. Burke
Helena
Harry B. Mitchell
Great Falls
W. H. Donald
Melville
Percy Williamson
Miles Q City
D. W. Raymond
Jeffers
J. T. Farrell
Conan
BE. A. Phillips
Diamond Ring Found in Turkey Gift to Butte Railway Staff
John Hopper trackman for Butte Electric Railway discovered a diamond ring in the gizzard of a Christmas turkey gifted by W A Clark. About 235 turkeys distributed to employees from several states. origin of the bird and ring unclear. Sapphires reportedly found in other birds, some from Nebraska, with owners planning to cut and mount stones.
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Turkey
Johnn Hopper
Butte Electric Railway Company
W. A. Clark
Nebraska
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Great Falls, Mont
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Missoula, Mont
Nel
Boston Hide, Wool & Fur CO
Ur, Hide & Wool
Northwest
P. O. Box
W. W. Weaver
Custom Tanner’ S
Reading, Michigan
Frank Lemmer
Treasure State Farm and Livestock
W. M. Wayman
Mayman
York
Lewistown
Hide & Fur CO
Montana Irrigation Congress
H. M. Chadwick
Walier Irrigation Project
Lavigne
Harry's Poultry Farm
Clarinda
The
Inland Seed Co
Spokane, Wash
Fairview Chemical Company
Fairview, Montana
Mr. Stockman
Spokane
State Nursery & Seed Co
Sudan
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