Sturdy Patriot Named for Post
A. V. Gibson, veteran Jefferson county sheriff and Flathead resident, named by Governor Stewart to the state highway commission. The Kalispell businessman and former Boulder hotel operator is praised locally for patriotism shown when he forced a German-American in a theater to stand during The Star Spangled Banner.
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A. V. Gibson
Jefferson County
Flathead
Stewart
State Highway Commission
Kalispell
Boulder
Flathead County
America
Mr. Gibson
Shalispell
Gibson
Gibson Poltely
Highway Commission
The First Drawn Man Faces Uncertain Land Chance
The first participant in the Great Falls land lottery under government auspices was Ed ward Mathieson of Carter. Complications now render his chances of obtaining land remote.
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Great Falls
Edward Mathieson
Carter
Allied packing plant proposed in Canada with big capital thrust
A movement in Canada backed by English and American capital seeks to establish a large packing plant to serve Allied needs. Packers are ready to form a company with 15 million dollars capital if profit restrictions are lifted.
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Canada
Roundup-Masons Purchase Lot for Temple Construction
A group in Roundup plans to build a new temple after purchasing the lot. Other Montana items note water main breaks causing outages, theater consolidations, and local war related actions across the state.
All German Women Must Register in June
A government pamphlet from United States Marshal J. L. Asbridge assigns Montana registration duties to city police and rural postmasters. German female residents age 14 and up must register from June 17 to 26, 6 AM to 8 PM, with fingerprint and photo requirements. failure risks internment.
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United States
J. L. Asbridge
Helena
Montana
Handling Stock Diseases and Preventive Immunization
Article reviews curative and preventive treatments for livestock diseases. Emphasizes cleanliness and disinfection for contagious abortion, anthrax immunization in infected pastures, and hog cholera and blackleg control using serum virus and newer germ free products. Recommends burning carcasses and consulting state veterinarians.
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E. L. Potter
Four Crops of Wheat From a Single Seeding
H. M. Samuel of the Wheaton district near Roundup has grown four harvests from one seeding. Initial hail reduced yield to six bushels per acre. The next spring a strong volunteer stand produced 16 bu/acre, followed by 15 bu/acre the year after. A fourth year of voluntary growth yielded 11 bu/acre, and this year he finally seeded the tract with prospects for a good yield.
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H. M. Samuel
Wheaton
Roundup
War news brief from across the world and home fronts
Across lines from London to Washington, reports note Soviet and Japanese moves, American draft actions, oil and liquor regulation effects, shipbuilding gains, and prize controversy. Notable items include objectors sentenced to 25 years, 700000 soldiers overseas, Lupster shipyards output, and a pewter Kaiser Wilhelm cup misrepresented as gold.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Daily Telegram
Washington
Baker
Marshal Crowder
Aeronautical Corps
London
Tokio
Japan
Mexico
Paris
Cantigny
General Pershing
New York
Liberty Motors
Amsterdam
United States
Hoboken
N. J
St. Paul
American Federation of Labor
Foch
Mountain States seeks Montana rate hike for phones
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company filed with the Montana railroad and public service commission for higher rates claiming a $235,000 loss last year and a $400,000 deficit this year. Local residential increases would be 25 to 50 cents monthly, business lines 50 cents to $1, rural lines unchanged, long distance per mile from four-fifths to one cent, and new charges for installation from $2.50 to $5 with no long-term contracts requiring 30 days minimum commitment.
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Montana
Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
National Petroleum Co oils Paola-Rantoul field in Kansas
The National Petroleum Co reports oil in Paola Rantoul Kansas well number two and pumps thirty barrels daily. Stock at 15 cents per share will rise to 20 cents on July 1 with another well expected on the pump before then. Full information available at 535 Ford Bldg Great Falls Montana. SPLENDID SPECULATIVE CHANDLE Liberty Oil & Gas Company holds 100000 of drilling equipment and four wells partly drilled with 5 percent stock in treasury.
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Conrad
Gilman
Red Cross
Malta
Lewistown
Fergus County
Bozeman
Billings—Yeggmen
Purity Bakery
Butte
John Eliopulos
Miles City
Gilnan
Local Food Administration
I. W. Haskins
Silver Bow
Helena
Montana
Geraldine
Fort Benton
Camp Creek
Gallatin Valley Railroad
Railroad Commission
Polson
Fred Rein
Rein
Roundup
Missoula
Michael Weiderhoff
Weiderhoff
National Petroleum CO
Paola-Rantoul
Kansas
Ford
Great Falls
Mont
Liberty Oil & Gas
Treasury
Nait
Liberty Oi & Gas Company
Livingston
Lillings
Dalke- Boyington Co
Yellowstone Investment Company
Billings
Chetice
Alberta
Geat
Dunn Block
C. H. Campbell & Son
Box &4
Judith Basin
B. F. TiNs & Co
Hanecock & Bohart
Wilsall
Jennings Lodge
G. 5S
Smith & Co
C. Bldg
Portland
Oregon
Moore
Liberty-Stangs Company
Great Malls
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A. V. Gibson OF
Geological Survey
Montania
The
Survey and Land Office
Washington, D. C
Collins Land Company Collings Building
Helena, Mont
Washington Loan & Trust Building
Lawrence-Williams Company
Cleveland
Rta of
United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
Senate
San Antonio
Uncle Sam
Spokane
Seattle
Chicago
Wilson
Camp Lewis
South Dakota
Herbert Hoover
Russia
Siberia
Ort
Starress
Oil and Mineral Journal
Lag
Billugs, Mont
Elena
Pratt & Heath Co
Udena
Oidsap
Montana Ranches CO
Herbert A. Mover
Yelena
Spring Valley
Norby Bros
Great Walls
Judith Basin Farms
Farmers Land Co
Farm Land Loans
Oho M. Howland
Misland Block
Largo
Contractors Lumber Supply Co
Lumber Exchange
Wash
Victor Arios
Ment
M. N. A—Wk
Norway
State of
Great Falls, Mont
Momtans Faproland Soerip
Great Falig
Mohzsma
S. C. Huseth
Germany
Gro
H. Shanley
First National Bank
Kalia
Leeghorne
Huntsberger-Grvens Co
Bartwood
Bartwood Farm
Hamilton, Mont
Briscoe Car
Western Mertana
Mantar
Mexntana Paterson
Inventiente
Fascalere
Briscoe Motor CG
Utah
Butte, Monat
Wolstein
Akrar Data Abn
Ford & Hollister Ranch (Inc
Darby
sHeecput Valley Realty Co
Cascade
Ont
Oaes Wilds-Thurston Motor CO
1St Ave. No
Maxwell Distributors
Maater
Montana Piase Co
Butte, Mont
Doring
Tows
Tip Top Cafe
Con Yasetine
Butte College Telegraphy
Fern Studio
Hoenck Fur House
A. Rauh
Prompy
Acra
Helena Adjustment CO
Butth Adjustment CO
Butt
Tout & McCarthy
Lewis & Walker
Wyoming
W. Gran
Mon_tana
Daly Bank
Harley-Clarre & CO
Reat Falls
Wood-Safford
Standard
Rational
Second Street South
Great Palla
Mentans
Ant
Wat Mining
Ead
Gceols Fonda
Ole Eastman Kodaks
Kenyon & Wheeler
Druggists
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