1908 American crop report shows gains across major staples
Washington reports 1908 farm yields higher than 1907 for most crops. Corn led with 2.67 billion bushels, price 60.6 cents per bushel. Winter wheat, oats, barley, rye, and flaxseed posted higher outputs or values. potatoes declined in volume but increased value due to higher prices. Montana's state totals include corn, oats, winter wheat, and hay with notable acreages and per-bushel prices.
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Washington
Janu
Montana
Treasure State
Gold Output of United States in 1908 Shows Prosperity
A special U S Geological Survey bulletin credits 1908 gold production with prosperity despite adverse trade conditions. It cites fixed prices, mine closures in 1907, labor issues, and shifts of labor to gold camps, with domestic gold output around 96.3 million dollars. Silver prices slump, but India demand and Philippine gold help.
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Washinton
Waldemar Lindgren
United States Geological Survey
United States
Homestake
Black Hills
South Dakota
Mother Lode
California
Mint
Alaska
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Montana
Arizona
Idaho
Oregon
Philippines
Benguet
Paracale
Leadville
Agpen
Creede
Park City
Colo
India
New York
Cobalt
Canada
Geological Survey
Minta
the Mint
Tafts Endorsement Emphasizes YMCA Role Abroad
Taft stresses the need for a moral agency to guide American workers overseas. He cites the YMCA as providing a Christian club atmosphere that helps men resist vice in the Philippines and on the Isthmus of Panama. He argues such institutions prevent intoxication and keep laborers fit for government service.
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Philippines
Young Men’s Christian Association
Panam
Stand Pat on Y M C A Backbone in Beaverhead Co
A confident column argues for building a substantial YMCA in Beaverhead County. It urges sticking with the plan and funding a sturdy local facility as a community backbone.
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Beaverhead County
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending February 1
Warranty deed from Stanley M. Starr to Wm. F. Wells for 2 lots in Barnett’s addition valued at 325 dollars. Mining deeds by Montana Power Transmission Co. to Butte Electric & Power Co. cover 4.92 acres near Divide with multiple placer claims in the Utopia and Martin districts. Patents issued to James W. Walker and James O’Donnell, each for 160 acres near Dillon and Grant respectively. Water rights and milling locations in Grasshopper Creek and Utopia district. Various mining locations and lodes recorded in the Martin and Birch Creek areas.
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Stanley M. Starr
Wm. F. Wells
Barnett
Montana Power Transmission Co
Butte Electric & Power Company
Divide
Aurum
Turner
Byllesby
Power
Montana
County
Wise River
North Fork
Alexander
Xerxes
Marathon
Pericles
Alpha
Omega
James W. Walker
Dillon
James O’donnell
Grant
Nora N. Hays
Indian Queen Co
Washoe Copper Co
Bridge Gulch
Utopia
J. L. Templeman
Cross Fox Lode
Martin District
Trapper Jode
Fred A. Randolph
Birch Creek Lode
Utopia District
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bulletin
Taft
Books of Pearl, Smith
Union Electric Co
A. A. McDonald
Cor
Sebree Streets
Montana Nursery Co
Billings, Montana
J. Rob’t Morton
Anaconda Standard
Standard
Northwest
Butte
Anderech Bros
Zee Bolle
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