Grass trial gains in Teton County dryland farming
Teton County will receive about 120 of the available Cristatum grass seed to test as dry land hay and pasture. Brought here by the US Department of Agriculture, the grass has performed well under drought at state sub stations. First year irrigation will seed more for distribution, aided by the Farm Bureau. A needed motion picture machine and light plant were ordered to aid county meetings, with initial showings planned April 4 to 16, highlighting Reclamation Service projects.
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Teton County
United States
United States Department ‘of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Teton County Farm Bureau
Fhe “Reclamation Service
Snow Fun at School Brings One Day Snowball Rule
State inspector Rheinal visited the grade schools as children enjoyed the first heavy snowfall with snowball play and face washing, while officials warned that such indulgence should be limited to one day. Mrs Stong takes a week off sick in sixteen years of teaching, and second attendance certificates were issued for perfect records. New students Cecil Minagh joins 5th grade and Richard Jones enters 2nd grade as Mrs McGregor visits the 3rd grade.
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Rheinal
Stong
Cecil Minagh
Richard Jones
Choteau Oil and Gas Co Directors Form New Organization
Directors and many stockholders gathered in Choteau for the formal organization of the Choteau Oil and Gas Co. Officers elected include I.1 Liberty president, Paul Kropp vice president, Hugh Robinson secretary treasurer. The group plans a 266 acre inner stake and geologist cross section to locate a well with drilling to start in April. stockholders set a March 26 meeting to adopt by laws.
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Choteau Oil .& Gas Co
Choteau
Liberty
Paul Kropp
H. J
Hugh Robinson
F. M. Kaupish
H. J. McGregor
J. I Liberty
T. H. Pridham
Willow Creek
Peterson
Fowler
Montana
Iwell
Morning and Evening Services at Methodist Church
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor Harry T. Stong offers morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon The Source of Life and a Sunday School at 11:30. Evening service at 7:30 features Treason Against Life. junior and Epworth Leagues meet earlier with a focus on inviting parents to the youth service. The official board meets Monday at 8. Bible study is Wednesday at 7:30. The Fairfield Times announces W H Baker as new owner editor replacing Fred Schoensigel.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry T. Stong
Glock
Epworth
Myrna
May
Cole
League
Jesus
Fairfield Times
W. H. Baker
Fred Schoensigel
Baker
Idaho
Fairfield
Riddick proposes warehouse receipts to aid grain marketing
Montana representative Carl W. Riddick introduces a bill to make warehouse receipts negotiable and transferable. The proposal allows grain stored locally to be deliverable at any terminal, with movement between warehouses and protection for holders and depositors. Endorsed by Herbert Hoover Julius Barnes and major farm groups.
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T ‘Réymers
Carl W. Riddick
Montana
Congress
Riddick
Herbert Hoover
Julius Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
Pendroy News: Community Updates and Upcoming Events
Local notes report residents traveling to Chateau for business and oil interests, new Ford purchase, and mail arrivals. Easter Bazaar hosted by Ladies Aid on March 26 with lunch, plus a March 17 dance featuring the Conrad Legion Joy Generators. Grain Growers Union leader Mr. Beer spoke on wheat raising and marketing, with additional signups after the meeting.
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John
Lewis
J. P
Nelson
Chateau
Frank Smith
St. Joseph
Mich
Will Wallenstein
Great Falls
Ladies Aid
J. T. Ritenour
Michael Sullivan
Monarch Lumber Company
Bear Creek
Chateau Jazz Orchestra
John E. Lewis
Pearl Milton
Los Angeles
Calif
W. B. Mansfield
Jake Gutshall
Carl Gulbrandson
Conrad Legion
Beer
Grain Growers Union
Montana special session ends with 250 laws, call for 1922 vote
The Montana legislature adjourned a special session in Helena after passing about 250 laws. A constitutional amendment was submitted to voters for the 1922 general election to consolidate counties and counties governments. Senate reorganized committees for the session with Edwards guiding the process and Rosebud named finance chair.
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Naval
Montana
Helena
Legislative ‘ Assembly
Edwards
Senate
Rosebud
Finance
Elains
Burlingame
Cascade Ar
Judiciary Committee
McAllister
Dedsion
Heren
House
Duginess
Donlan
Clark
Gibson
Junod
Burlingans
Beatrice Carney Rebounds From Measles Amid School Absences
Beatrice Carney is recovering from measles and cannot attend school for a period. Girls across gymnasium classes face a sit up test this week. Lucille Sturgeon moved from the dorm to home as parents return from California. Senior normal training girls will practice teaching at East Farmington soon. Teton students will begin declamation contest work. Ruth Andrews left for Bozeman to compete in an extemporaneous essay contest tied to a basketball tournament. The school team travels to Bozeman for the state tournament with Dillon as the first opponent. The season ends with the state tournament and clubs look to slab and baseball seasons. Agricultural class viewed threshing machine slides to learn about the equipment.
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Beatrice Carney
Lucille Sturgeon
California
East Farmington
Teton
Ruth Andrews
Bozeman
Dillon
Noted Lecturer Wilhelm Patterson to Visit Farmington
Prof Wilhelm Patterson noted educator author and lecturer to visit Trinity Lutheran Farmington delivering lectures on The Four Greatest Documents in the World and A Christian Character. He will speak Sunday morning and evening and continue Monday and Tuesday on The Suffering and Death of Jesus Christ with all invited to attend.
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Wilhelm Patterson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Farmington
Jesus Christ
Ban on Booze May Be Removed Withdrawal
Washington March 9 Internal revenue officers consider removing the ban on withdrawals of liquor from warehouses. Commissioner Williams says the December order to permit wholesale dealers to dispose of stock has largely achieved its purpose. The decision not to grant new permits to wholesale dealers will stand, and retail druggists may buy directly from warehouses under the law.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Williams
Boy Hurt by Coal Wagon Accident
Five year old Lynn Baker, son of Mr and Mrs J M Baker, was injured when a Gleason Transfer wagon rolled back onto him while unloading coal. The 2400 pound wagon with 1000 pounds of coal on board backed over his neck and back, causing hip bruises and bleeding from the ears. Dr Bateman treated him and expects a full recovery in a few days.
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Lynn
J. M. Baker
Carlson Store Burglarized in Auto-Borne Burglary
The Carlson store at Bole was burglarized last Saturday night. Sheriff’s office reports an automobile likely involved, with a quantity of money and merchandise stolen. Fairfield travelers found the car Sunday, but it drew no notice until the next morning.
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Carlson
Bole
Fairfield
Brady
Social notes from Spokane area and nearby towns
Miss Mable Hanson returned to her Spokane home last Saturday after months away. Mrs. J. Brekke of Great Falls visited the O Lindseth home last week. A Farmington schoolhouse dance drew a large crowd and good times. Dorothy Lindseth spent the weekend at Anne Peterson and Mrs Lindseth homes. Joseph Lindseth and family visited the J O Otness home Saturday and Sunday.
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Mable Hanson
Spokane
Outsiders Show Growing Interest in Willow Creek Oil Site
Kalispell attorney Sid Logan visits Chateau to inspect the Willow Creek structure and oil machinery in the railroad yards. He notes the anticline surpasses expectations and makes a substantial local investment with friends from Kalispell.
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Teton County
Willow Creek
Ots
Chateau Who
Sid Logan
Kalispell
Logan
Chateau
Teachers' Certificates Granted by County Superintendent
Mrs. Edythe Saylor announces certificates granted to Tassie Belzer Mary G. Schultz Lucille Fitzpatrick Winifred Plummer Hazel Grindrod Ellen Mahoney Ifsne Thompson for passing the December examination.
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Edythe Saylor
County Superintendent of Schools
Tassie Belzer
Mary G. Schultz
Lucille Fitzpatrick
Winifred Plummer
Hazel Grindrod
Ellen Mahoney
Ifsne Thompson
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Pendroy News
T., W. Colvin
Bove
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