Treasure State farm and livestock caretaker for 10,000 horses
Dr M B Knowles a 16 year Montana state veterinarian who rose to major in the U S Army veterinary department commands the Camp Sherman unit responsible for 10,000 horses. He previously served in the Montana regiment and One Hundred Eighty third division and was in Paris during the German assault on the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Knowles
Montana
United States Army
Camp Shern
Chillicothe
Knowles
One Hundred Eighty-third
Camp Sherman
Paris
Montana Brand Inspector Recalls 179000 Cattle Inspected in 1917
S J Scott Montana brand inspector recounts the 179000 Montana cattle inspected at Chicago stockyards during 1917, detailing his 14 years in the role, the brand system, and changes in Montana cattle industry since the CK outfit era. He notes shifts in routes, outfits, and the need for durable branding marks.
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Montana
Chicago
Union
S. J. Scott
Great Falls
Mr. Scott
Scott
Montana Board of Livestock Commissioners
Inspector Scott
The Right Way to Ripen Cream for Butter
An article outlines practical steps to ripen cream for farm butter. It covers ideal storage temperatures 32 to 40 F, gradual warming to 65 F in summer or 75 F in winter, and steady stirring to achieve uniform souring. It warns against over souring and explains chilling after ripening before churning.
Wool Growers and Dealers Seek Price Fix for Wool
Members of the National Wool Growers Association and leading wool dealers hold conferences with the war industries board price-fixing committee in Washington. They aim to fix a stipulated price for wool clips ensuring growers profit and dealers cover overhead with a small margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
War Industries Board
Washington
High Fliers Stranger to The Skies
A remark notes many prominent people lack practical flying knowledge or experience with actual aircraft. It highlights a gap between status and technique in aviation familiarity.
Might As Well Enlist Says Spokane Officer
Lieut Mitchell reports British and Canadian residents in Montana show little wartime interest. He warns they should enlist or face the draft, highlighting local resistance to voluntary service.
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Montana
Mitchell
Spokane
Bozeman Schools Replace German With Spanish Teaching
Following a State Council of Defense order banning German in public and private schools Bozeman schools substituted Spanish for German in instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
Bozeman
Local briefs mix sales, travels and wartime notes
Lewistown-Col C W Shome sold the Judith hotel to Mrs Susie BE Wilson. Scobey Miss Isabelle Larson departed for France to serve as Red Cross nurse. Lewistown Sylvester McChesney died after pneumonia. Lewistown Earl Long paid 100 per acre for the M A Harvey farm near Benchland. Scobey water tank planned for sprinkling streets. Roundup farmers numbered near seven hundred given seeds valued at 75000. Anton Kurbish arrested on disloyal utterances held at 50000 bonds. Townsend Maker sentenced four years for pro German utterances. Wolf Point farmers bought three tons of poisoned oats for gopher control. Stevensville government to take 25-50 percent of local canned foods. Lewistown towns Winnett and Winifred set elections for June 17. Plentywood rains boost seeding prospects. Butte bread dispute prompts takeover inquiry. Roundup local loan company organized with 25000 capital. Butte high birth reports prompt health action. Plentywood high school closed for summer thrift stamp drive. Helena man seeks missing brother from Butler Missouri.
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Lewistown
Col. C. W. Shome
Judith
Susie BE. Wilson
Scobey
Isabelle Larson
France
Red Cross
Sylvester McChesney
Earl Long
M. A. Harvey
Benchland
Musselshell
Board of County Commissioners
Anton Kurbish
Absher
McVey
Townsend
Albert Edward Maker
Maker
Wolf Point
Stevensville
Plains
Sanders
Winnett
Winifred
Plentywood
Butte
William S. Lutey
Merchants’ Division
Federal Food Administration
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Ohio
Montanan
Huw Hordes
Texas
Rosenbaum Brothers
C. C. Co. C. Company
CK Outfit
Pioneer Cattle Company
Conrad Kobis
Valley
Dawson Counties
Yellowstone
CK Ranch
Miles City
Crow Rock
Missouri River
Stone Shack
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Helena
Northern
Fort Benton
Chinook
Havre
Montana Farmers
Stewart
T. G. Power Motor Car CO
Helena, Montana
Meadow Brook
Herefords
Marlow
Big Sandy
Cuba
Panama
A. B. Cook
Beau Brummel
Lamplighter
Don Carlos
Beau Carlos
Kansas Lad
Shadeland
Ada Rt
Charles W. Armour
Kansas City
Missouri
Aive Bnc
Peto Y Lew
Rainbow Hams and Bacon
Great Falls Meat CO. Packers
Shee
Der
Helgeson
C. W. Helgeson CO
Livingston, Mont
tThe Citizens’ Loan and Insurance Company
Silver Bow
W. C. Mathews
Gus McAnich
Butler
Kenniwick
Ocean
D. W. White
Fourteenth Infantry
Lawrence-Williams CO
Cleveland
Northwest
Pir Montana Rae Se
Boyan Alze
Farmers & Mechanics
Butte Welding CO
Butte, Mont
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