Seeds redistributed by new federal program shift to expert delivery
The article describes a shift from congressmen mailing seeds to voters toward a federal program delivering 10 pound seed lots through agents for experimental planting. It aims to study growth, soil and climate adaptability, with picked farmers testing seeds and reports guiding future use. It also notes a state meeting to standardize machine numbering and a Bozeman auto club event with tours and a dinner.
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Sam
Congress
Washington
Department of Agriculture
North Portland Stock Market Report of April 11 1918
The North Portland market shows similar receipts to last week with demand shifting for heavy cattle. Cattle prices range from 5.00 to 8.25 for steers and cows, hogs top at 9.85 with bulk around 9.25, and lambs reaching 9.00. Hog values tie closely to the Eastern market, requiring higher prices for improvement. Burke Commission Co.
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North Portland
Willamette Valley
Burke Commission Co
Auto Owners State Meeting in Bozeman
A gathering of automobile enthusiasts organized by the Gallatin Auto Club met in Bozeman to discuss four recent Montana bills affecting motorists. Attorney General Dan Kelly agreed to attend to explain points likely to arise during the discussion.
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Bozeman
Gallatin Auto Club
Thirteenth Legislative Assembly of
Montana
Dan Kelly
Myers Backs Free Wool Policy While Defending Wool Free Status
Washington April 10 Senator Myers endorses the standard dispatch about his conference with President Wilson and Senator Walsh on tariff revision but rejects press claims he dodged a caucus pledge. He reiterates absolute support for free wool and will vote and advocate for it in caucus and Senate.
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Washington
Myers
Washington Dispatch
Wilson
Walsh
Associated Press
Senate
Flood fears rise as Montana snowpack swells
Helena April 10 reports say Montana could face its worst floods since 1907 with deep snowpacks melting after warm spells. Observers describe record snow in the mountains, including a 200 foot drift near the Centennial divide, and officials prepare gauging stations to monitor a likely heavy runoff.
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Helena
Montana
N. P. Walters
Healdbutte
Browning
Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Babb
Glacier National Park
Lamb
The Boxing Bill Becomes a Law in Montana
Helena April 12 the boxing bill goes into effect tomorrow as opponents fail to secure enough signers within 30 days to suspend or refer the measure. To suspend it 12011 signatures across a majority of Montana counties are needed while 4016 signatures across two fifths of counties would refer it to a public vote. Opponents have five months left under the constitution to file petitions. failure ends chances for referendum or suspension.
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Helena
Stewart
Montana
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North Portland Stock Market
Auto Owners’ State Meeting
Jeffery
Goodyear
United States
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Ilelena St
Mont
Dillon
Anna Hart
Stationery
Dunn’s_ or
Bradstreet’s
the Examiner
Peter
City Express & Goal Go
GC. W. Scott
Olmsted-Stevenson Company
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