Laphams of the Big Hole Pioneering in Idaho to Montana
This feature recalls Hiram and Mrs. Lapham early settlers who traveled from Kansas to Idaho in 1882 and then to the Big Hole in 1888. They faced horse rustlers, a deadly drought, and a devastating stock loss, later founding the Old Lapham Place and running a hotel while raising two daughters and sharing local lore.
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Big Hole
Hiram Lapham
Lapham
Kansas
Laphams
Idaho
Rigby
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Ed H. Trafton
Harrington
Yellowstone Park
Claud
Harry
Mr. Lapham
Mrs. Lapham
Frankie
Grasshopper
Ajax Ranch
Anaconda
Dave Wraton
Dora
Etta
Fred Francis
Jay Hern
Erin
Connor
Ralston
Edgeways
F. A. Hazelbaker
Ford
Lapham Place
Lapham Hill
Sadie
Roy Ford
Jackson
The
Portland
Dillon Tribune
Bozeman Appoints Niven Assistant County Extension Agent
Francis L Niven of Bozeman has been appointed assistant county extension agent, with duties starting January 1. Niven, a Montana State College graduate, brings practical agricultural experience and a background from Gallatin County. He studied at Manhattan, earned a master’s from MSU in 1934, and did postgraduate work at the University of Wyoming.
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Bozeman
Francis L Niven
J. C
J. C. Taylor
Montana Extension Service
Taylor
Poultry Show Entries Close Soon in Montana
Bozeman reports the 28th annual state poultry show at Great Falls January 18 to 16 with entry close date January 12. Miss H H Cushman Montana State College extension poultry specialist notes premiums rules and program are available. The Treasuredbelt Poultry association led by Eugene Furlong J R Scott and E E H Doty governs the event with exhibitors from many northern regions anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
C. T. Driessen
Great Falls
B.E. Doty
Lloyd Cherem
Helena
State Association
L. W. Crouch
J. R. Scott
Harry Diddy
Billingss
Lower Sun River
Montana Baby Chick Association
Bozeman
H. H. Cushman
Montana State College
Treasurebelt Poultry Association
Eugene Furlong
E. E H. Dot
Record numbers of horse and mule colts to be bred this year
Bozeman dispatch reports the bureau of agricultural economics expects over 900000 horse and mule colts to be produced in the year, the highest total on record. A strong demand for colts and young mares for work and breeding accompanies the growth.
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Bozeman
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Rye adjustment contracts extend to rye acreage use
Montana Extension Service explains that rye adjusted acres may be used like other adjusted acres under AAA contracts to plant for soil improving crops erosion control and forage under conditions. The article also notes advances in farm machinery and details on rural electrification loans with 3 percent interest to build self liquidating farm lines.
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Montana Extension Service
J. C. Taylor
Montana State College
AAA
New Rural Electrification Administration
One-man livestock layout for sale in Montana
Classified ad offers 320 acres irrigated and improved land in Dillon Montana with about 200 Herefords, 10 dairy cows, 40 hogs, 10 work horses, 200 tons hay, 600 bushels wheat, wagons harness machinery blacksmith outfit and forest permit for 100 cattle. All for 15750 dollars. C C Newman. 24 11.
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C. C. Newman
Dillon
Montana
Wheat germination testing offered for seed quality
A Montana agriculture bulletin explains that farmers unsure about wheat germination for seed may mail one pint samples to the Montana Grain Inspection laboratory at Montana State College Bozeman for a special germination test. Superintendent W O Whitcomb notes the test aids seed selections, especially for light test weight wheat.
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Montana Grain Inspection Laboratory
Montana State College
Bozeman
W. O. Whitcomb
AgriculturA Discussion Group To Be Organized
S. E. Whitworth secretary of the Red Rock Valley Livestock association urges all members to attend a meeting following the discussion session. The notice calls for organization of the AgriculturA discussion group as part of the ongoing page 1 continuation.
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Agricultura
Red Rock Valley Livestock Association
Dillon Lodge Installs Officers And Honors Physicians
Dillon Lodge installs officers with physicians named as Drs. G. L. Routledge F. M. Poindexter and W. H. Stephan. A post installation program features vocal solos by Mrs Florence Wall and Hazel Farrell, dances by Shirley Ann Mount, and piano by Ardella Lanner. Refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wall
Theron Sargent
Shirley Ann Mount
Ernestine Stahl
Hazel Farrell
Mary FE. Farrell
Ardella Lanner
Secretaries Statement of Association Finances 1936
I C E Blinn secretary swears the above financial statement is true for the Montana Beaverhead association. Subscribed and sworn Jan 2 1936 before notary R W Boone Dillon Montana. Notary commission expires Feb 9 1936. Directors J H Gilbert Cornell F A Cornell Cornel
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State OF Montana
Beaverhead
I. C. E.blinn
C. E. Blinn
R. W. Boone
State of
Montana
Dillon
J. H. Gilbert
Cornell
F. A. O. Cornell
Legals Notice of Sheriff Sale in Beaverhead Montana
R Leslie Jones sues Austin J Aiken Minerva C Aiken and B F Osborne. Sheriff sale set for January 30 1936 at 2 pm at Dillon Montana front courthouse steps. Property Description H E Survey No 217 portion of un surveyed Public Domain includes water rights and four cubic feet per second appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
H. E. Survey
Land sale notice from Beaverhead County sheriff
The sale records of Wise River dated October 16 1916 note the purchaser was placed in possession upon sheriff certificate. Terms require cash payment. Dated January 8 1936. J A McCollum Sheriff Beaverhead County.
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Wise River
J. A. McCollum
Beaverhead County
Kidney health claims and a patent remedy ad
An advertisement extols kidneys filtering acids and warns against cheap drugs. It promotes Cystex as a guaranteed prescription with a one week money back guarantee, claiming rapid vitality and daily cost as stated.
Mrs Hickey's 17 Pound Loss With Kruschen Salts
Roseville California resident Mrs Robert Hickey credits Kruschen Salts for losing 17 pounds in six weeks after following her doctor's advice despite gossip. She recommends the product and notes it costs only a small daily amount. Take half a teaspoon in hot water each morning and visit local druggists to purchase.
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Robert Hickey
Roseville
Calif
Hickey
Gossipera
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Ay Dillon, Montana
Congress
Mary Narby Cottrell
Banker Trust Company
Montana Woolgrowers Association
A. W. Zelomek
New York City
D. W
Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
Department of Agriculture
Argentina
K & Trus’ Sompad
United States
R. M. Barrett
Sam Wilkinson
R. M. Stond
Complete Banking
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Rawleigh
Dept
Minneapolis
Dillon Lodge
Dillon Examiner
Interstate Building & Loan Association
Legals
Sheriff's Sale
R. Leslie Jones
Austin J. Aiken
Minerva C. Aiken
B. F. Osborne
W. Enayer
Charles L. Cadmus
Trenton
New Jersey
Secomore
Ole’s Electric
Old Bergeson Garage
Helena St
Dillon, Montana
Tribune Book Store
Dee Ma
Dhillon, Montana
Ly E. Pinkham
Odicins
Dorsie Williams
Danville
Tisaels
Dr. Beata M. Hall
Geo. L. Routledge, M. D
SRW
Parke, Davis
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