Sheep Show at Helena Elevates Montana Breeds
A Helena sheep show near the Nations Wool Growers convention showcased about 150 pure bred head from six breeds. The event highlighted Cotswolds Hampshires Oxford Down Rambouillet and Delaines with top quality imports from England and Maryland. Local ranches like Beaverhead and Briggs of Bozeman earned praise for well-bred ewes and rams, signaling renewed Montana interest in pure bred sheep.
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Montana
Helena
Ilelena
England
Hampshire
Bozeman
Illinois
Oxford
Chas
Allister
The Coyote Question Spurs Sheepmen and Growers
The coyote debate draws Oregon and Idaho sheepmen to urge January poisonings and hunter hiring. Idaho abandoned a state trapper plan after a costly trial, while Yakima fruit growers cite coyotes as rabbit control, warning increased rabbits could hurt orchards and protest further destruction.
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Oregon
Idaho
State Sanitary Board
Earth
Yakima Valley
Washington
Government Exams Seek Workers in Wide Range of Posts
A flurry of civil service examination notices lists posts from Keb 26 Monotype caster at the government printing office to railway mail clerk across many states. March 4 openings include executive assistant in agriculture, bureau of standards technicists, telephone operator, and war department draftsman with salaries from 600 to 2000 dollars.
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W. P. Moncure
Butte
Keb
Government
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Idaho
Louisiana
Montana
Nevada
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Post Office Department
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Cerealist
Wll
Bureau of Standards
Quartermaster’s Department
San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
War Department
National Parks
Ordinance Bureau
Chief of Ordinance
Geological Survey
Forest Service
Reclamation Service
la Mesa
Huntley
Reward for light sorrel mare with branded thigh
A $50 reward is offered for the arrest of the person who took a light sorrel mare branded on the thigh. The horse has two white hind feet, ball faced, weighs about 950 pounds, and was saddled with a rounded skirt saddle with bucking rolls and a peeled horn. The reward also covers the return of the property.
For Sale: Stock Cattle and Beef Hay from Drummey Yard
150 head short born cattle including cows calves and heifers. 250 ton good beef hay available. Sellable on ranch or in stock. Drummey operates a leading feeding yard in the valley. Contact W. F. Drummey.
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W. F. Drummey
Examination Eligibility and Medical Requirements
The exam questions are suited for third or fourth year technical students. A medical certificate is required in the application and candidates must be physically fit to perform field duty under trying conditions to be admitted.
Deeds and Mining Claims From Big Hole Basin Area
Warranty and quit claim deeds involve Elijah Warner Thomas Warner Charles Miller John Hurzeler Albert Anderson Andrew Anderson and Blackwell Lawrence with parcels near Bowen Big Hole basin including 160 320 and 200 acre tracts. Mining deed covers J E Oppenheimer and Butte Argenta Copper company with Goldsmith lode claim and Ivanho placer in Bald Mountain district.
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Elijah Warner
Thomas Warner
Rife
Charles E. Miller
John L. Hurzeler
Bowen
Big Hole Basin
Albert Anderson
Andrew H. Anderson
Huff Ranch
Grasshopper
Blackwell B. Lawrence
Frank L. Bacon
J. E. Oppenheimer
Butte Argenta Copper Company
Argenta
Anthony Scharff
R. E. Maden
Ivanho Placer
Bald Mountain District
Local rep wanted to grow magazine subscriptions
Wanted local representative for Dillon and vicinity to manage renewals and boost subscriptions for a prominent monthly magazine. Salary and commission offered. Experience desirable but not required. Good opportunity for sighted person. Address publisher box 59 station New York.
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Dillon and Vicinity
Station
New York
Dissolution of Partnership Between Conger Marcoe Shifts Dillon Plumbing
Notice records the dissolution of the partnership of EE A Conger and EE E Marcoe in the Dillon Plumbing and Heating business. Conger sold his entire interest to Marcoe, who will hereafter conduct and collect for the business under the name Mr. E E Marcoe.
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EE. A. Conger
EE. E. Marcoe
Dillon Plumbing
E. E. Marcoe
Sheriff announces sale of Beaverhead County property
Notice for a sheriff sale of real property in Dillon Beaverhead County Montana scheduled for March 7 1908 at noon at the court house front door. The property lies in block 7 Maul din’s addition with terms cash and is tied to Matt Thomas and A S Johnson with owner M D Gist sheriff and Geo W Dart under sheriff noted. F A Conger thanks patrons and urges support for the new firm dated February 5 1908. J B McLaren carriage and wagon shop advertises full service wagon and carriage work and a carpenter shop attached.
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Conger
Geo. A. Kenney
Matt Thomas
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
Din
A. S. Johnson
M. D. Gist
J._B McLaren
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Oxfords
Golden Rule
Dillon, Montana
Pearl I. Smith
S. Patterson
Bannack St
Valblatz Brewing CO
Milwaukee
F.A. Conger
Marcoe
Geo. W. Dart
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