Montana to Re Survey 1,000,000 Acres of Lands
The federal land survey program in Montana plans a large scale resurvey this year. J Scott Harrison says about 1,000,000 acres of public lands will be surveyed to correct fraudulent 30 year old surveys. Montanans may file applications with deposits to cover costs. the government covers its share if it holds land in the township.
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J. Scott Harrison
Montana
Helena
Harrison
Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Homesteaders clash with oil prospectors in Montana
In western Montana sections, homesteaders face pressure from oil and mineral prospectors who threaten forcible occupation and demand leases. The U.S. land office warns entryman rights, clarifies mineral location rules, and states oil leases cannot override patent timing. Survey work slows amid rugged terrain and rising costs. about 10 million unsurveyed acres remain.
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Montana
Willy Nilly
Joseph A. Barker
U.S. Land Office
Great Falls
Land Office
Barker
Washington
Prizes For Boys and Girls Club Winners
Charles Potter announces no county club encampment at the Montana state fair this fall. County winners will be prizes exhibitors at the fair instead. Each county may send a three member team to canning and live stock judging contests. The top two counties in poultry culling advance to the state fair. Local clubs bear all expenses. Further details from Mr. Potter.
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Charles Potter
Montana
Potter
One Wolf Bounty Sets Record at Cascade Property
The bounty history shows $225.50 paid to J. N. Snyder of Cascade for trapping a 12 year old wolf on the Dana ranch property. The owner added $100, Cascade Stockmen's Association contributed $92.50, the state gave $15, and the pelt sold for $18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Snyder
Cascade
Dana Ranch
Cascade Stockmen’s Association
January reports show milder Montana stock winter
Reports from 12 counties indicate January was easier on live stock in Montana than preceding winter months. Commissioner Charles D. Greenfield notes feeding is general and forage prices remain high.
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Montana
Charles D. Greenfield
Montana Becomes Real Honey State in Bee Industry Boom
Beekeepers in Billings district report $200000 from honey last year with total state production near $2,000,000 as Montana beekeeping rises from experiment to major industry. Talks by experts and elections in the Montana Beekeepers Association highlight research on diseases, winter housing, and legislation while Clover and Alfalfa fields dominate nectar sources.
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Montana
United States
Billings
Montana Beekeepers’ Association
B. F. Smith
Fromberg
Smith
Rocky Mountain States
Troney
Wyoming
Frank C. Pellett
Hamilton
Pellett
R. A. Cooley
Bozeman Agricultural College
Association
L. W. Thorpe
A. E. Shellhorn
Huntley
F. E. Clift
B. J. Kleinheslink
Hardin
S. F. Lawrence
Flathead Basin
Winter hive care and honey supply guidance
Beekeepers should ensure adequate honey stores and a warm hive for winter. With proper precautions many have seen little loss during harsh conditions.
Judith basin irrigation plan proposed for 90000 acres
Herbert S. Woodward and G. W. Gowan submitted a plan to the Montana Irrigation Commission to reclaim 90000 acres in the Judith basin at an estimated cost of 2 million dollars. The proposal uses one half acre foot of water per acre and alternates irrigation yearly between halves of the land while the unirrigated half is left dry.
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Judith Basin
Montana Irrigation Commission
Herbert S. Woodward
G. W. Gowan
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