Large tracts restored to settlement in three states
Washington reports restoration of large tracts of land to settlement in Wyoming Idaho and Montana. In Unita county Wyoming 5480 acres from the Targhee national forest become subject to settlement October 22 with selection later. Additional tracts in Fremont county Idaho 5450 acres and Beaverhead forest 8312 acres join on November 2 with December 1 selection.
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Washington
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Unita County
Targhee National Forests
Novay
Fremont County
Targhee National Forest
Beaverhead National Forest
Madison
Beaverhead
The Splendor of the Rockies Irrigation Vision
A Montana irrigation advocate praises vast growth since 1865 and 1875 milestones, citing 3,000,000 acres under irrigation and 20,000 irrigated homes. They celebrate Rocky Mountain Husbandman’s role in state agriculture, pledge further reclamation, and project future agricultural revenue of ninety to one eighty million dollars annually.
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Rockies
Montana
America
Rocky Mountain
Agricultural Montana Glorified In Highland Reckoning
The Rocky Mountain Husbandman quotes a land once deemed inhospitable forty years past and says critics chided reclamation. It claims the work nears completion and sends glad tidings of agricultural progress to their people.
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Montana
Rocky Mountain
Montana Pioneers to Meet in Deer Lodge
The Society of Montana Pioneers announces its twenty seventh annual meeting to be held in Deer Lodge on September 23 and 24. The event aims for a large attendance and convenient timing with the State Fair. Ed S. Larabee of Deer Lodge fills the vacancy on the executive committee after A. J. Davidson's death, joining W. C. Gillette, W. Y. Pemberton, J. A. Saunders, A. M. Holter, H. M. Parden.
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Society of Montana Pioneers
Deer Lodge
Ed S. Larabee
A. J. Davidson
W. C. Gillette
Lewis and Clark County
W. Y. Pemberton
J. A. Sauders
A. M. Holter
Plenty of Transportation to Move Washington Crop
Spokane traffic men say rail lines from the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast have prepared to handle a record crop season in Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. Ample refrigerated cars will move fruit while grain lumber and other goods will share lines. Hill lines promise fast fruit service from eastern Washington valleys with apples alone needing over 6 000 cars to St Paul Chicago and beyond.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Hill Lines
St. Paul
Chicago
Uniform Demurrage Rules Debate Faces Montana Hearings
Montana officials seek public input on adopting a Uniform Code of Demurrage Rules covering state and interstate shipments. The proposed plan offers 48 hours free time for loading or unloading, with an average plan offsetting detention across cars. A public hearing is set for September 7, 1910 in Helena to hear supporters and opponents.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Montana
House Chamber
Capitol Building
Helena
Office of the State Railroad Commissioners
Poisoning Squirrels by Poisoned Grain Formula
An early spring pest control note explains when to aim at squirrels and shares a North Dakota Experiment Station formula using vinegar and strychnine to prepare poisoned grain mixed with syrup. The method warns to keep bait away from birds and children and notes attracting gophers.
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North Dakota
Largest tent in America to host interregional dry farming fair
Spokane August 25 counties from Idaho to South Dakota and provinces of Alberta and British Columbia reserve space for displays at the International Dry Farming congress and Interstate fair in Spokane the week of October 3 with 10000 dollars in premiums. Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways gather exhibits as Latah and Bingham counties reserve Idaho entries and Montana Wyoming Nebraska Oregon South Dakota prepare displays. Martin J Wessels notes most space is booked and expects Canadian provinces and many western states to participate in the largest exposition tent in North America.
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Spokane
Wash
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
Nebraska
South Dakota
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Latah
Bingham
Fairhead
Missoula
Gallatin
Yellowstone
Dawson
Laramie
Converse
Weston
Sheridan
Lincoln
Cheyenne
Dawes
Wallowa
Wasco
Morrow
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Montana Lands
Beav
Erhead Forests
Tention
B. F. White
J. H. Gilbert
K. E. T. Brock
City Express and Coal Co
J. Rob’t Morton
Gibbonsville
Divide
J. P. Lossl
W. C. Orr
Eph Stoller
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