State News Highlights From Montana Convention And Local Events
The Sons of Hermann plan their state convention in Butte starting August 25. Montana treasurer reports cash balance of 718000 and bonds 3068000. Rail projects to White Sulphur Springs aim for completion by November 1. Bishop McIntyre to preside at Helena Methodist conference August 24. Kilgallen jr. dies by carbolic acid. Over 1500 forestry workers battle fires in district No. 1 near Missoula. Billings Missoula and others seek state funding for publicity. Fergus county wool output exceeds three million pounds at 19 cent average. Mrs. Morgan Evans buried at Deer Lodge ranch. Bozeman baptist church ground breaking with local speakers. Matson brothers killed in Mayflower mine blast near Boulder. Dr Crippen linked as former Basin night operator. Ten government survey crews to work on 134 townships in several counties. Independent Telephone exchange opens in Missoula. Butte delegation led by Mayor Nevins attends Missoula celebration. Montana professors and students visit Glacier National Park for fish study. Tax dispute over Western Union Telegraph moved to Lewis and Clark county for trial. Walter Davis, eight, committed to state asylum. Fort Harrison private Turner injured in Missoula bridge accident. Dry Farming Congress session planned in Spokane October 3-6 1910 with program on dry farming methods and exhibitions. Membership details and scholarly bulletins offered by John T. Burns.
How to Guard Against Moths
The article warns moths threaten furs feathers and women goods in warmer months and advises shaking and brushing clothing with visible eggs then storing in airtight receptacles. It recommends fumigation with carbon bisulfide in a dish, repeating after a week, and notes the vapor is heavier than air and explosive so no lights or matches nearby. Repellants like camphor napthalene moth balls cedar wood do not kill insects or eggs and moths breed in closets and attics.
Proclamation Sets November 8 Election Across Montana
Governor Norris issued the fall election proclamation for November 8, listing offices to be filled including one congressman chief justice of the supreme court railroad commissioner and state senators across Broadwater Cascade Chouteau Deer Lodge Fergus Flathead Gallatin Jefferson Lincoln Madison Missoula Ravalli Rosebud Sanders Silver Bow Teton Valley and Yellowstone counties along with county officials.
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Montana Coal Co. Shuts Down Over Payroll Trouble
The Montana Coal and Coke company plant at Electrio shut down after Receiver W. J. Bradshaw could not dispose of receiver certificates to raise funds for the July 16 payroll. United States marshal Merrifield and deputies were sent to the scene to prevent trouble.
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