Montana State Fair Opens September 21 1914
The Montana State fair will run September 21 to 26 with exhibits from across the state. The board approved a $7500 release from the state board of examiners for fair improvements, part of a $25,000 appropriation. The fair week will also mark the territory’s fiftieth birth anniversary and twenty-fifth statehood anniversary. Attending directors included Lewis Penwell, Pat Carney, and O. S. Worden.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Examiners
State Fair Board
Board of Examiners
Stewart
Alderson
D. M. Kelly
Recordi
Territory
Lewis Penwell
Pat Carney
Waterloo
Worden
Great Falls
Mineral prospecting activity rises in national forests 1918
Prospecting for minerals was unusually active in national forests district 1 in the 1918 field season, centered near Butte and Georgetown Montana. Coeur d Alene belt also saw extensive exploration with new propositions as big companies buy locations. Four hundred thirty four claims were examined by forest service mineral experts, with late patent applications delaying 17 groups until spring. Applications for patent should be filed before October 1 to avoid delays.
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National Forests
District 1
Butte
Georgetown
Montana
Coeur d'Alene
Uncle Sam
Forest Service
Flax Growing Tips For Fibre And Seed In Montana
George Pearson explains flax should be planted early in spring on well tilled land, preferably irrigated, to maximize fibre and seed. He notes optimal sowing in late April, recommends 60 to 70 pounds per acre depending on soil, and stresses clean seed, weed control, and timely harvesting for fibre quality and seed yield. The article also mentions Montana poultry industry notes and the Butte show offering cash prizes and cups at a northwest event.
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George Pearson
Great Falls
Montana
Butte
Northwest
Correction on who named the Alice mine in Butte history
A. J. Noyes writes to the editor correcting the claim that Frank Ramsdale named the Alice mine for a butcher’s daughter. He explains a Deer Lodge family named Butcher inspired the name through a romance, and notes Ramsdale gave the mine to a young woman, a gesture that cost him a fortune. He recalls past 1877 events and the Big Hole battle.
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The
Standard
Butte
Frank Ramsdale
Alice
Butcher
Deer Lodge
Frank
Butchers
Walker Brothers
Walkerville
Guy Frank
General Gibbon
Big Hole
Safe and Nonpoisonous Matches to Replace White Phosphorus
The February Popular Mechanics article notes a July 1 1915 law banning white phosphorus in matches. It outlines safety shifts to two kinds: safety matches with red phosphorus tips and bird’s-eye matches using phosphorus compounds, detailing production steps and safety benefits.
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Congress
Popular Mechanics Magazine
New Colliers Proteus and Nereng Redefine Navy Fuel Coaling
The twin colliers Proteus and Nereng newly commissioned by the United States Navy carry 12 600 tons of coal or 900 000 gallons of fuel oil. They measure 522 feet long with 62 foot breadth and 40 foot hold depth and cruise at 14 knots powered by twin screws. Each of 14 hatches and transfers can unload 1 680 tons per hour enabling quick coalings for two battleships.
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Proteus
United States Navy
Popular Mechanics
Fach
Nereng
Montana Poultry Show Promotes Breed Better Birds
The seventh annual Southern Montana Poultry and Pet Stock Association show in Butte this week aims to boost Montana breeding and reduce state expenditures on eggs and poultry products. The article notes the expanding national poultry industry and highlights local efforts to grow production.
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Montana
Southern Montana Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Butte
University of Montana Introduces Commerce and Accounting Dept
Missoula Montana January 20 The University of Montana will publish a bulletin on a new department commerce and accounting This four year business training program mirrors Harvard Columbia and the Wharton School It includes bookkeeping stenography typewriting commercial law business organization money and banking with practical instruction counted toward the regular degree Enrollments show the department meets a real need among business circles
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Missoula
Montana
University of Montana
Commerce
Harvard
Columbia
University of Pennsylvania
Whattom School of Commerce
Montanas Farmers Week Opens in Bozeman January 21 28
Bozeman hosts Farmers Week with a January 23 discussion on farm power led by William Flannery of Belgrade. Agricultural college engineers and a large slate of speakers from Massachusetts to Minnesota will discuss oxen horses mules steam and gas power. Reduced railroad rates and musical entertainments promise record attendance.
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Montana
Bozeman
William Flannery
Belgrade
The
Agricultural College
Professor Waugh
Massachusetts
Mumford
Illinois
Dietrich and
Shaw
Minnesota
Moore
West Virginia
T. A. Haverstad
Mrs. Laws
C. Gregg
Doctor Macey
Bozeman Farmers
Condensed Milk Plant Considered for Madison County
Twin Bridges January 12 A milk condensation plant is eyed as a future valley project. An eastern industry veteran seeks to build near Montana cities with local talks progressing. Montana imports most condensed milk from Washington and Oregon. Rancher Walter Wagner cites Chehalis Washington dairy growth after plant buildup as a model for profits.
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Twin Bridges
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Walter Wagner
Here
Chehalis
Wash
Novel Feature at Exposition Drives Cars on Grounds
Visitors at the Panama-Pacific International exposition may ride in 200 electric motor chairs operated by a Chicago firm. Each chair carries two persons with one as chauffeur, and machines use a standard steering bar and brakes. Speed is designed to be low to ensure safety.
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Chicago
Motor chair showcased at ex position site draws visitors
A motor chair demonstrates exceptional utility traversing the 625 acre ex position site and offers visitors a novelty as many drive their own car for the first time, drawing hundreds of thousands to the event.
Sugar beets price plan for next season in Billings
Billings Montana January 20 the sugar factory will sign contracts for as many acres as last year and pay about 5.30 per ton if sugar content matches 1913 levels a minimum of 4.75 per ton for beets with 12 to 14.5 percent sugar plus 0.125 for each half percent over 14.5 percent.
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Billings
Mont
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