Records Show Top Egg Yields From Montana Flocks
Slanger of Great Falls led December egg production with 205 White Leghorns laying 4 603 eggs at an average 22 5 per hen. Smith of Havre ranked among flocks under 100 with 1 155 eggs at 24 8 per hen. Wilson of Terry headed breeding flocks with 897 eggs at 21 8 per hen. Feed costs averaged 15 cents per hen, while December 1937 egg price averaged 33 cents per dozen. Also details Montana Extension project Reading for Fun and Information grows in four counties with books for all ages and strong library cooperation.
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Bozeman
Lois Slanger
Great Falls
H. E. Cushman
Montana State College
Robert T. Smith
Havre
R. T. Wilson
Terry
Montana
Doris I. Anderson
Montana Extension Service
Lewis and Clark
Flathead
Missoula
Valley
McQuitty to Open Bids for Highway Equipment
State purchasing agent L S McQuitty will invite bids soon for road equipment. The purchase includes seven motor patrol graders at about 4000 dollars each, twelve dump trucks, a two cubic yard fresno rotary, and a 2000 gallon trailer for the highway department, with total estimated cost 45000 dollars.
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L. S. McQuitty
Highway Department
Montana to Spread Chinese Pheasants via 4-H Clubs
Montana county agents will distribute 1000 Chinese pheasant eggs to 4-H members for hatching and release. The state game commission plans bounty funding for predatory animals, and will use $31,000 state funds plus $92,000 federal match for wildlife refuges, propagation, and conservation measures. A WPA project to employ predatory animal hunters was approved with the livestock commission.
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Montana
Helena
State Game Commission
Joe E. Hendricks
Warm Springs
The
Livestock Commission
Game Department
B. L. Price
Laurel
Harry Lay
Lewistown
A. C. Baumgartner
Great Falls
P. G. Gutensohn
White Fish
Nick Dondlinger
Anaconda
J. E. Weaver
Jack Carney
State Livestock Commission
Farmers Escape From Recession Says Federal Statistician
Jay G. Diamond, federal statistician of Helena, finds Montana farmers fared better than businessmen in the latest business downturn. Consumer consumption of farm products held steady while several industries such as steel motors metals and utilities dragged general conditions down. Farm prices declined only slightly on average.
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Montana
Jay G. Diamond
Helena
Industrial Proudein
Diamond
Health Visit Over Scarlet Fever At Kremlin Hill County
Dr B K Kilbourne visited Kremlin Hill County to assess a scarlet fever breakout and implement precautionary public health measures. The Montana week saw mostly chicken pox and mumps. 12 smallpox cases and one infantile paralysis case were reported.
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Kremlin
Hill County
B. K. Kilbourne
Montana
Hugh Adair Takes Governor's Chair For Fourth Time
Hugh R. Adair of Helena Montana becomes lieutenant governor and steps into the governorship chair this week in Helena. The move marks his fourth time occupying the executive seat, reflecting longstanding political influence in state affairs.
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Hugh Adair
Helena
Hugh R. Adair
Montana
Acting Governor Adair Reigns During Ayers Absence in Montana
Governor Ayers leaves Montana for a fortnight to visit son Arthur in Denver, with Acting Governor Adair again in charge. This marks the fourth time in just over a year Adair has held the governorship during Ayers absences, including duties during drought tours and defense maneuvers. The administration notes smooth operation as Adair meets department heads and hosts officials, while Parker WPA calls for a state appraisal committee to review relief programs from Civic Works through FERA era.
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Roy E. Ayers
Adair
Montana
Arthur
Denver
Colo
Yellowstone Park
Ayers
Washington
Roosevelt
Seattle
State Game Commission
State Committee to Appraise Federal Aid Jobs in Montana
Acting Governor Hugh Adair studies a state committee to appraise all federal work relief jobs in Montana since the program began. Queries have been sent to outstanding leaders for services on the committee. A delegation headed by Joseph ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Hugh Adair
Joseph
Water Board Lets Contract for Columbus Ditch Project
Acting Governor Hugh Adair presides as the water conservation board awards the Columbus Ditch contract to Bernard Curtis Co of Minneapolis for 46863. Work must start by April 1 and finish by October 1. Fifteen firms bid on headgates sidings and ditch work as plans accelerate spring construction statewide.
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Water Board
Hugh Adair
Water Conservation Board
Columbus Ditch
Bernard Curtis Co
Minneapolis
The
Nevada Creek
Powell County
Ravalli County
H. C. Groff
Bitter Root
Ralph McVey
Stanley Antrim
Harry Martin
Stevensville
George Shepard
John Howe
Missoula
Harry J. McNerney
Omaha
PWA
Montana
State Patrol Expansion Boosts Force to Fifty on March First
Montana state patrol plans to raise its force from 23 to 50 officers by March 1, enhancing patrol coverage. The move follows a 1934 starting roster of 23 patrolmen and aims to improve enforcement and presence across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Ffty
Eleven new patrolmen to join highway force
Lou Boedecker announces eleven additional patrolmen will be hired after a brief training session in Helena. The new officers include Roland Jones of Malta Orrie Woods of Sidney Arthur Anderson and Eugene Mora of Great Falls Alfred H Maes of Helena Bodley B Vaccara of Plains Richard E Albert of DeBorgia Walter H Lyons of Livingston William H Madlina of Butte Harry N Burnham of Red Lodge and Jack M Riggs of Hardin.
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Lou Boedecker
Helena
Roland Jones
Malta
Orrie Woods
Sidney
Arthur Anderson
Eugene Mora
Great Falls
Alfred H. Maes
Bodley B. Vaccara
Plains
Richard E. Albert
DeBorgia
Walter H. Lyons
Livingston
William H. Madlina
Butte
Harry N. Burnham
Red Lodge
Jack M. Riggs
Hardin
State warrants total over three million in January and December
State Auditor John J. Holmes reports warrants drawn in January totaling 3,241,904 and December expenditures across various funds amounting to 3,769,050. The figures reflect the state’s spending during those months.
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John J. Holmes
Seven Autos Added to State Fleet by Purchasing Agent
State Purchasing Agent I S Mc Quitty announces seven new autos for state use. Jones Motor of Lewistown supplies a Buick for Deer Lodge state prison, Powell Motor of Deer Lodge provides two half ton trucks, and additional vehicles include a Dodge sedan for Twin Bridges Orphans Home, plus a coupe sedan and a half ton truck for the State Forester office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. McQuitty
Jones Motor
Lewistown
Deer Lodge
Powell Motor
Twin Bridges
State Forester’s Office
Water rights case before Montana Supreme Court
The Public Service Commission and Madison river farmers argue over priority of water rights on the Madison river against Montana Power. Farmers claim the company should not impound water behind Hebgen dam during the growing season while the case is studied for a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Madison River
Montana Power Company
State Supreme Court
Hebgen Dam
Federal relief gifts to Montana reach needy via Surplus Commodities
Relief Administrator I. M. Brandford praises federal aid and Surplus Commodities for large food donations to Montana relief efforts. Items include 240000 pounds dried apples 120000 pounds dried apricots six carloads oranges 60000 pounds dried peas 52000 pounds lard substitutes 192000 pounds pears and 300000 pounds rice. The apples and peas came from
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I. M. Brandford
Surplus Commodities Corporation
Montana
Social Notes Highlights Visitors and Travels in Dillon
Emerson Elderkin and Miss Esther Judge of Missoula were guests at Mrs. Mary Judge’s home this weekend and returned with Mrs. Elderkin and two sons and James Judge. James Judge plans to visit his brother Paul in Alaska soon. J J Nyhart of Twin Bridges is recovering well after a major operation at Barrett hospital. Mrs. Bert Orr Jr and infant Mary Grace have been discharged from Barrett hospital. Mrs. George Melton was called to Philipsburg Monday by her mother’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. J M Giles returned from Billings after visiting relatives. Walter Selway left Monday for Los Angeles to visit relatives. Parke Scott and family of Armstead spent Sunday with relatives in Dillon. Senator J B Garrison of Butte and Mrs. Garrison were visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Hughes of Grant were in Dillon Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Whitworth of Alder spent the weekend with Mrs. Whitworth’s parents, the Lloyds. The St James vestry will hold a parish meeting tonight in St James guild hall. Ora Roselle and wife visited from Monida Thursday and announced the sale of the Monida hotel to Cecil Wetmore and sons. Ernest Pewe, manager of Coast-to-Coast store, left for Minneapolis for a national conference of managers.
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Emerson Elderkin
Esther Judge
Missoula
Mary Judge
Barrett Hospital
George Melton
Philipsburg
J. M. Giles
Billings
Walter Selway
Los Angeles
Parke Scott
Armstead
Dillon
J. B. Garrison
Butte
City
Emerson Hughes
Grant
Edwin Whitworth
Alder
Monida
Cecil Wetmore and Sons
Centennial Valley
Ernest Pewe
Minneapolis
Government distributes food to Montana needy
Oranges and apricots from California, rice from Arkansas and shortening from Louisiana were turned over by the government. The total weight of foods given to Montana during the relief effort amounts to 1,180,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Arkansas
Louisiana
Montana
Opposition to Pardoning of Carl Harrell Stirs Montana Board
The Montana Board of Pardons faces opposition as Carl Harrell seeks commutation of his 1932 Worden bank robbery sentence. Montana Bankers Association cites Harrell’s prior bank robbery history and a separate automobile theft charge as reasons against clemency.
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Carl Harrell
State Board of Pardons
Harrell
Worden
Montana Bankers Association
Air Conditioned Water for Trout at Georgetown Lake
The State Game Commission installed an air conditioning system at Georgetown Lake spawning station to improve trout survival. A compressor loan from The A.C.M. Co. of Anaconda supports winter work, with tests showing pure and fresh water this season after past rotting vegetation and low water caused high CO2 and heavy fish losses.
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Montana
State Game Commission
Department
Georgetown Lake
Commission
The
A.C.M. Co
Anaconda
Wheat in storage in Montana elevators and farms
Montana elevators held 4,280,000 bushels of wheat on January 1, 1,500,000 more than the previous January 1. Farm stocks were about 5,388,000 bushels, down from 6,145,000 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
J. G. Diamond
Federal Statistician
Montana home demonstration reaches counties and clubs
During 1937 home demonstration work was carried on in 46 Montana counties by 7,617 women enrolled in 426 clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Depositors get 5 percent interest from defunct bank
The state superintendent of banks announced that depositors of the de funct Security State Bank of Terry will receive 5 percent interest amounting to 2360 dollars, in addition to the return of all deposits. The bank closed December 17, 1931.
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Security State Bank of
Terry
W. A. Brown
Montana probate sale of Edward Mooney estate in Beaverhead
Administratrix Mary E. Ney will privately sell Mooney estate land in Beaverhead County after March 12 1938. Holdings include lots 7-10 in block 5 Mauldin Addition Dillon and large sections in townships 8S 10W totaling 720 acres. Ten percent earnest money and balance cash on court confirmation. bids accepted at her Dillon home or J E Kelly law office.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Edward Mooney
Edwar Mooney
County
State
Mauld
Dillon
Range
J. E. Kelly
Monitana
Mary
Notice to creditors in estate of Louis M. Gilman
Judicial District of the States of Louis M. Gilman administratrix Eva Gilman gives four months to creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers. Claims must be presented to Leonard A Schulz in Dillon Montana, Beaverhead County, with the filing date noted as February 15, 1938.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
States of
Montana
Beaverhead
Louis M. Gilman
Leonard A. Schulz
Dillon
Eva Gilman
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la Montana
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Dillon Examiner
S. Montana Street
Dillon, Montana
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SeraCae Leecello
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
London & North Eastern Railway
King’s Cross
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York
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
India
Marlborough
Joy Hodges
KATE _ SMITH
Howard Herbert
Jerse City
Columbia
Herbert
Kate
Niagara Falls
Jack
Benny
Maxwell
Prett Mary Maguire
Geo. L. Routledge, M. D
State Patrol
MIRE
Phebe Walker
East Park St
Mont
Geo. Larsen Ny
Baldwin Piano Distibutor
Beeburg
Idaho
Legals
Oe Ag XA
Fleld Tested
Parke, Davis
Beokist
Geo. M. Gosman
Ag Drueoist
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