Severe cattle losses hit northeastern Montana counties
The Helena weather bureau reports large cattle losses in Cascade, Sheridan, Dawson and other northeastern counties due to heavy snow and costly feed. Cattle west of the divide fared better, while March set a record cold, with 7.3 inches snow and 0.65 inches precipitation making it the coldest March since 1899.
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Cascade
Sheridan
Dawson
Helena
United States Weather Bureau
Continental Divide
Wheaton
Deer Lodge
Dunkirk
Highwood
Livingston
Whitewater
Merino “Fair
Snowbelt
Jordan
Dawson County
Ancestors Credited For Harsh Winter Hygiene Tales
The speaker notes pride in ancestral history citing eras without modern plumbing and lengthy winters without baths, contrasting current cleanliness norms with past hardships. The remark frames ancestral endurance as a cultural brag about old time living.
Blackfoot Land Development Co. prospectus for Montana lands
Anaconda Copper Mining Company offers Western Montana lands for direct purchase with ten yearly payments. Properties boast fertility and climate with good infrastructure and future electric power. Address Blackfoot Land Development Co. Missoula Montana for details.
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Western
Montana
Northwest
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Missoula, Mont
Stallion Service Record Book Offered by The Tribune
Stallion owners are urged to buy a complete service record and iron clad Service Note to ensure payment and track costs. The 50 page book costs $2.60 and 100 pages $3, with payments by check or money order, offered by The Tribune in Roundup Montana.
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the Tribune
Roundup
Montana
Protect the Crop Against Insects and Rodent Pests
Montana farmers urged to guard crops this season against insect and rodent pests. The experiment station’s entomology and zoology departments offer help, urging early detection and use of recommended remedies to minimize losses and protect yields amid high prices.
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United States
Army
Montana
Entomology and Zoology Department
Pegleg Sheep Dog Incriminates Owner In Grand Larceny Case
A Billings rancher and several men are confined on grand larceny charges after a missing clawed sheep dog linked to the crime scene is traced to the owner. Sheep stolen from A W Jones’s Huntley area ranch. deputy Willis investigated. Dog tracks and carcasses found at the owner’s cabin. The dog is kept by the sheriff as a potential witness.
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Billings
A. W. Jones
Huntley
Willis
Test All Garden Seed This Year For Germination
Public advisory urges testing vegetable seeds before planting due to European shortages and high prices. Buy only from reliable houses, test seeds for at least 75 percent germination, and use a simple greenhouse or living room setup to assess viability. Keep seedling records and plant only strong, vigorous stock.
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Europe
Time Worth Too Much for Watching a Man Fish
A fisherman tells a man his time is valuable and not to waste hours watching him fish. The man scoffs, but the fisherman remains calm, noting his time is better spent than observing unproductive effort. The exchange highlights patience and perspective in pursuit of a goal.
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Washington Star
Woman Lets a Dollar Do Big Shopping Day
A witty remark about women proving money’s value as department store wagons deliver package after package to her house for a full day in town.
Montana highway assets rise to 7.52 million across roads bridges ferries
State highway report by Secretary George R. Metlen details Montana county assets totaling 7 524 330 including ferries tools machinery bridges and roads. 1916 began with cash 593 682 and outstanding warrants 1 632 945 03.
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Montana
George R. Metlen
State Highway Commission
Gade State
Mellen
Liver Bow
Dreadwater County
Yellowstone County
Park County
Lewis and Clark
Broadwater
Granite
Parkie
Toole
Deer Lodge
None of Our Business Fashion Comment
A critical remark targets a woman's appearance describing middle-aged spread and large ankles and knees and claims she should not wear knee length skirts.
Help Wanted Ad Run in Early 20th Century Classifieds
A string of classified notices offers help wanted male writers for newspapers and magazines with no experience needed, sales roles in life insurance, rural product reps, telegraphy training with job placement guarantees, and a collector position in Great Falls. Names include W L Praser and Byron DeForest. locations Montana cities appear.
Classified Ad Space Available Across Montana
Advertising space in this column reaches 400 000 Montana readers weekly through 120 newspapers with a total circulation of 81 000 or more. Apply to the editor for full information and rates.
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Montana
Real estate bargains flood Great Falls market
Ads list 320 acres to seven sections of land for sale near Great Falls Montana with prices per acre from 6.00 to 25.00, cash down options, and 6 percent balance terms. Listings include plow land pasture water crops and various sizes near Montague Jolet Billings and the surrounding area.
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Fkagan-Mccutcheon- Price
Central Ave
Great Falls
Wagan-McCutcheon
Mont
Fagan-McCutcheon-Price
Mercantile Realty Co
First
Bank
Montague
Highwood
Nelson & Homerson
Steele
Great Ally
Montana
Jolet
Grimstad & Brown
Billings
Degess Avems Co
Wratt Sales Agency
Pe National Bank
Font
H. Larkin
General Realty Service
Great Falls Mont
Sevylor & Robinson
Third Street
Great Malls
Shields River
Jordan & Robertson
Wilsall, Mont
Kevin
J. N. Thelen
Conrad Bank
Center of
I. W. Church
Teton County
Straus Realty Co
Central Avenue
Gale
Moore
Suap. I. W
Great Walls
Bhling Land Co
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Ra, Cooley
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
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An Hay
Farwellommun Kirk Co
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van Gleckland System
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Montana van Gleckland Co
Ford Bldg
Great Falls, Mont
Wood & Safford Machine Works
Great ‘Falls
Proud
Montana Mutual Insurance Company
Ranchers’ Hail & Fire Insurance Co
Press Syndicate
St. Louis
W. L. Praser
Central Life
Missoula
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Chicago
Butte College Telegraphy
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Butte
Byron Deforest
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Mout
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Tod Block
Deering-Hauberg CO
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Judith Basin
Olds CO
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Lewigtown
J. J. Akin
Dunn Block
Vprairle
Price Island Iterature
Wasy Payments
Alex B. Lehman
Lewistown
Milwaukee Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Seattle
Washington
Bonner County
Idaho
Strout Realty Co
Fergus County
Strous Realty Co
Holbert
Holbert Horse Importing CO
R. Holbert
Park Hotel
Culbertson, Montana
Farm Land Loans
Vermont Loan & Trust Co
T. H. Larkin
Loan Dept
American Bank & Trust Co
City Property
T, N
Larkin
Y. St. Larkin
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Public Oil Exchange
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Minneapolis
Nelson & Emerson
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Spokando
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Great Talsontana
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P. O
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Empire Construction CO
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Eee Eee GO
Shanley
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Great Tully
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Henry Haab
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Brady
Fisk ‘Teachers’ Agency
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J. W. Watson
Hall, Mont
Paris Drygoods Co
Smith
Boulder
Jordan & Zoeller
Att Store
Rainbow Drug Store
U. S
Joseph Clark
Sacramento
California
H. J. Jones
View Acres
Hampton, Mont
Montana Piano Co
Butte, Mont
Pauley
5Th St
Great Felis
Wood-Safford Machine Works
I Jewel Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
Dunlap Jewelry Co
Walger
D. E. Fryer & Co
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WM. B. Finlay
First National Bank
West
Montana Automobile School
B Main
Butte, Montana
Lewis & Walker
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