Lumber Industry on the Upgrade in Montana
Senator J. M. Kennedy, appointed by Governor Stewart as council of defense commissioner, reports a healthy revival in Montana’s timber sector. Postwar demand and readjusted conditions revive mills closed during the war, with prospects for a strong season and potential work for over 1,000 men in western camps as embargoes ease and shipments resume to the east and north.
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Montana
J. M. Kennedy
Stewart
Council of Defense
Ohio
Mississippi
Order of the War Industries Board
Kennedy
Flathead
Lincoln
Northwest
War Industries Board
State Council of Defense
Department of the War Industries Board
Inland Empire
State Council] of Defense
Idaho
Washington
Montana man chosen to move Y M C A headquarters from Paris
Herbert A. Templeton, Montana business leader and Rogers Templeton Lumber head, led evacuation plans for Y M C A headquarters as Paris faced German threats. He secured two hotels, organized trains and trucks, and liaised with Ambassador Sharpe, earning wide admiration before returning to Montana.
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Herbert A. Templeton
Rogers-Templeton Lumber Company
France
Europe
Paris
Service of Supplies
England
America
General Staff
Chateau Thierry
Carter
Templeton
Association
Foch
United States
Dor
Henry Sharpe
Montana
Ambassador Sharpe
Sharpe
French War Department
James M Reynolds Montana speed king and daredevil racer
The piece profiles James M Reynolds known as the Barney Oldfield of Montana, a 100 horsepower Hudson racer who has driven at speeds over 100 mph on a dangerous Montana speedway between Butte and Helena. He has survived numerous crashes, including a recent incident where his car turned over atop him during a race with a Great Northern train, injuring only a broken finger. Reynolds began as a top foot racer and later excelled in roller championships before returning to car racing.
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James M. Reynolds
Barney Oldfield
Montana
Reynolds
Butte
Helena
Great Northern
Steen
Gregson Springs
St. Louis
Charley
New England
Tarnation
Bill Fluhr
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Uncle Sam
Mt. Helena
Bert
Not Enough Money to Pay State Hail Claims
The hail insurance board cannot pay more than about 40 percent of farmers’ hail claims under the state law due to funding deficits. About $325,000, 40 percent of total claims, has been paid pro rata with an estimated $25,000 more to follow. Expect a deficit exceeding 50 percent as widespread hail damage strains funds. Premiums this year were 60 cents an acre, up from last year’s 40 cents, but failed to cover losses. The system lacks a reserve fund and crisis machinery for maximum annual loss.
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Hail Insurance Board
Edwin C. Wilcox Pioneer Dead After Northward Ranch Life
Edwin C. Wilcox a Fort Benton and Virginia City pioneer died at his stock ranch near Maple Creek Saskatchewan on October 8 He arrived in 1868 on the Missouri River route and witnessed Plummer gang victims swinging from ropes He later freighter rancher and stockman establishing homes in Gallatin City Dupuyer Creek and near Three Forks He left a legacy of rugged western life and pioneering spirit.
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Fort Benton
Plummer
Last
Edwin C. Wilcox
Virginia City
Maple Creek
Saskatchewan
Montana
Missouri River
Wilcox
Corrinne
Utah
Canada
Helena Veterans Return From War Training
Charley Greenfield William Fluhr and Captain Pete Snelson return to Helena after officers' training camps. Greenfield recalls long journey home from Waco and stretch with little money while Fluhr negotiates a bare wardrobe after selling his overcoat. The piece adds humor about wartime experiences and civilian adjustments.
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William Fluhr
Charles Greenfield, Jr
Helena
Germany
Pete Burr Snelson
Pete
Wide Pacific
Nason
Youngest oldest and tallest soldiers in Phillips county
Phillips county claims the United States Army’s youngest and tallest soldiers. John Schempp, a 15 year old bugler in France, forged parental consent to enlist. Walter Day, 6 feet 8 inches, is the county’s tallest. R B Morris, 66, looks 40 and avoids questions about his age.
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Phillips County
United States
Frank Schempp
John Schempp
John
France
Schempp
Twentieth Engineers
Walter Day
R. B. Morris
Forest Service Plans Three Road Projects in Montana
District No. 1 in Missoula announced plans for West Gallatin Glacier Park Summit and East Fork Bitter Root road projects awaiting Agriculture Secretary approval. The Gallatin road runs 40 miles from Yellowstone north entrance to Bozeman at 140000 dollars. The Glacier Park to Belton route follows the transcontinental path at commissioners’ request.
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Forest Service
Missoula
Secretary of Agriculture
West Gallatin
Glacier Park Summit
Bitter Root River
Yellowstone Park
Bozeman
Teton County
Glacier Park
Belton
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Great Falls Brick & Tile Co
Great Falls
1St National Bank
Speed King
Greenfield
Fluhr
Pete Snelson
Charley Greenfield
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Army
Phillips CO
Rh. B. Morris
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