Government Birds Protection Rules Set Nationwide
A 1918 article outlines a federal move to protect migratory game and insectivorous birds under the Department of Agriculture. Regulations by a committee led by T. S. Palmer set open seasons, zones, and night shooting limits to balance bird welfare with hunting interests across two large geographic zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Biological Survey
T. S. Palmer
A. K. Wisber
W. W. Cooke
District of Columbia
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachuetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
West Virginia
Wisconsin
California
Illinois
Missouri
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Missouri River
Bismark
N.C
Massachusetts
Ilinois
Minnesota
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Columbia
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Utah
United States
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
Notice for Publication Consolidated Lands in Montana 1912
Notice is given that Clara B. Gist and heirs of Mary A. Sharkey filed intent to make final proofs to establish desert land claims in Montana. Hearings before U S Commissioner I A Hazelbaker at Dillon on October 2, 1913. Witnesses named Silas C. Dishno Francis Carroll Charles Pinkerton Samuel S. Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
I. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
Clara 2B. Gist
Exswh
NWSW
T. GS
M. M
Mary A. Sharkey
Neil Sharkey
Nyney
Silas C. Dishno
Francis Carroll
Charles Pinkerton
Jackson
Samuel 8. Patterson
Dion
States Consider Adjusting Hunting Seasons For Birds
The department seeks new data on local bird abundance and migration times to adjust hunting seasons within legal maximums. Officials note seasons have been too long in the past and aim for curtailment to restore bird populations, prioritizing general welfare over private interests.
Good Wheat Crop in Yellowstone Valley
Billings August 27 The U S weather bureau bulletin notes July rainfall in the Yellowstone Valley below normal and below state average yet dry farming yields are large on non irrigated land. State rainfall averaged 1.63 inches with Billings at 1.27 and Huntley at 0.16 inches. Grain ripened early and harvest is nearly complete in dry districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
U.S. Weather Bureau
Yellowstone Valley
Huntley
Civil Service Exam Offered in Dillon Montana
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a clerk carrier examination in Dillon Montana on September 18 1913 to build an eligible register for post office vacancies. Entrance salary is 800 per year. Men only ages 18 to 45 may apply at Dillon post office or Seattle Washington for blanks and info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Dillon
Montana
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Eleventh Civil Service District
Seattle
Wash
Real Estate Listing From Lakeview Montana
M. W. Bucy, a Lakeview Montana real estate man, advertises locating homesteads and desert land in the Centennial valley with free government land and water. He buys and sells farms and ranches and invites readers to list their ranches with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Valley
W. Bucy
Lakeview
Mont
Notice of Time Appointed to Prove Will in Beaverhead
In the District Court of Montana Beaverhead County estate of Thomas Haw deceased. By court order dated August 25 1913 notice is given that September 11 1918 at 10 oclock am in Dillon will be the time and place to prove the will and hear George Garys application for letters testamentary contest possible by interested parties. Dated August 25 1918 C W Conger Clerk 2 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Thomas Haw
Dillon
George Gary
C. W. Conger
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Ornithologists’ Union
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Anaconda
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Buffalo
Detroit
Port Huron
Memphis
Vancouver
Victoria
Tacoma
Comfort
Atlantic Express
W. H. Merriman
M. Baysoar
D.F
P.A. Butte
C.P.A
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Examiner
Dodds Transfer
Dray Busi
Ness
Davis Pool Hall
H. H. Soper
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