Railroad Rumors Put Oregon Short Line in Spotlight
The Idaho Recorder reports shifting railroad rumors with B F Knowlton now tied to the Oregon Short Line and a possible trunk route via Salmon River canyon. A survey from Duboin to the Junction and a tunnel site on the hill are noted, suggesting two lines may reach the coast as competition grows.
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Recorder
B. F. Knowton
Gibboneville
Montana
Knowlton
Jim Hill
Oregon
Raton
Sane Company
Jlater
Idaho
Land Leasing Amendment Moves Forward in Senate Committee
Washington February 13 without full hearing the Burkett amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill was approved by the senate committee. It authorizes organizing grazing districts and charging fees for grazing on unappropriated lands with receipts credited to a special fund. The measure limits grazing under prescribed rules and preserves homestead rights, outlines fee use for public needs, and directs distribution of excess grazing revenue to states and territories for schools roads and irrigation. The text also notes potential senate points of order and policy implications for national forests grazing management.
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Washington
Burkett
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
United States
Treasury
Special purpose dairy cows best for Montana work
Elliott argues that using specialized dairy animals yields better results than dual purpose cows. He warns that many herds stagnate when attempting to Western dual purpose stock and stresses careful selection and mating to breed for specific milk or butter fat goals, while noting Montana must consider other factors like shelter.
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Minesota
Montana
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Hoard
Iowa State College of Agriculture
Iowa
Wisconsin
Hoard’s Dairyman
W. J. Elliott
Dairyman
Mont
Dairyman Elliott
Golden Rule
Dillon, Montana
Sami
Tention
B. F. White
Prsident
J. H. Gilbert
Gashier
Dillon Furniture Co
Holliday Trade
G. T. Paul
Uoio Grande
Denver
Colorado
Nature’s Art Gallery OF the Rockies
Denver & Rio Grande
Ogden
E. R. Hunt
Butte
Edison
Phonograph
Gem
Victor
Horns, Granes and Records
Hughes & McCaleb
First National Bank
Dillon
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