Montana road program swells to nearly six million dollars
The Treasure State reports state road and bridge work totalling about $5.68 million under 83 contracts in 27 counties. Projects cover 575 miles, funded by county and federal aid, with districts in Helena Great Falls Billings and no office in district 3.
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Helena
Great Falls
Billings
Commission
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Yellowstone
Silver Bow
Gallatin
Montana
Hich
War Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Legislative Assembly
State Highway Commission
Frank Conley
T. F. Hagen
Glendive
H. A. Templeton
Hugh R. Wells
Miles City
A. V. Gibson
Kalispell
H. C. Buford
Virginia City
C. W. Morrison
Fort Benton
Sam Webb
Columbus
Addison Sterling
Rowan
James T. Finlen
Butte
E. A. Richardson
Forsyth
A. S. Lohman
Lohman
John N. Edy
R. S. Zahniser
U. S. Marshall
H. W. Holmes
W. M. Spann
E. T. Harlow
F. D. Monty
Iowa farmer fixes barn door guide with channel iron
An Iowa farmer solved a barn and shed doorway problem by placing a 3 inch by 4 pound channel iron in the groove. Holes drilled every two feet allow rods to serve as anchors, protecting concrete and providing a smooth door guide.
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Iowa
Locoweed Kick Baffles Scientists in Montana Study
Dr. Emil Starr, chemist for the state livestock board, conducts tests to identify loco weed’s active principal. He gathers white flowering plants nicknamed pigeon toes and refines extracts to isolate the substance that supposedly causes horses to go wild and cattle to balk at ditches. Researchers note prior attempts failed and seek definitive proof or denial of any active principal. The T C Power Co of Helena advertises grain and grass seed buyers after harvest.
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Emil Starr
State Sanitary Livestock Hoard
Starz
Dr. Starz
That's Her Business The Gasoline Mouse Killing in Great Falls
Mrs. D. D. Brown of 815 Fifth Avenue North in Great Falls killed a mouse nest by pouring gasoline into their home and igniting it. The blaze destroyed the mouse family, a chicken pen, a rabbit hutch, a buggy, clothing, and part of the stable with losses pegged at 1800 dollars and no insurance. Fire Chief A J Trodick quipped you will not try the gasoline cure again.
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D. D. Brown
Fifth Avenue North
Great Falls
Blackfoot Extension Abandoned Plans Stalled
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway abandons plans to extend the Blackfoot branch from Blackfoot junction to Clearwater junction, halting the proposed extension project and leaving the route uncertain.
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Blackfoot
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Blackfoot Junction
Clearwater Junction
Railroad Extension Abandoned Despite Timber and Farm Demand
In a Montana railroad commission notice a company says it filed for an extension intending timber tract owners to build logging roads to Clearwater. Those plans were dropped and current tonnage of farm products does not justify construction, so the project is abandoned.
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Montana Railroad Comission
Poultry House Floors Choose Concrete Over Dirt
A poultry expert argues dirt floors fail due to holes, dampness, or dust. Cinders tamped down with a little concrete offer a cleanable base, with tar paper to curb moisture before the cement layer. He cites a case where damp ground led to a diphtheritic roup outbreak.
Accident or disease dispute over salesman with facial nerve impairment
A Hamilton to Missoula automobile salesman develops right face and eye nerve symptoms and asks whether this is a compensable accident or occupational disease under state law. The issue is before the state accident board in the report of an inquiry.
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Hamilton
Missoula
State
Missoula Driver Under Investigation For May Wind Exposure
Insurance officials review a citizen claim involving Elden W Torr of Missoula regarding a May motor incident. The report notes the driver was exposed to strong wind as the board seeks authorities before any action.
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Surance Company
Elden W. Torr
Missoula
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