Seed Potato Crop Shows Increase Across Montana
Montana advances in producing high quality seed and commercial Netted Gem potatoes. Western districts shift from red and white varieties to Gem types, with Helena Bozeman and Milk River regions expanding seed stock for southern markets. States aim for federal inspection to secure reliable buyers and build Montana’s farming reputation.
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Ntana
Montana
Helena
Bozeman
Madison
Beaverhead
Washington
Idaho
Kalispell
Yakima
Milk River
Sidney
Wideaux
Baker
From School Teacher To Great Eminence
A Western Pennsylvania farm raised man became a district school teacher and saved to attend medical college. He practiced in Pennsylvania and New York, studied medicinal plants, and developed remedies that gained national distribution. Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery sold widely with a trial tablet offer.
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Pennsylvania
New Oil
Buffalo
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
U.S
Dr. Pierce
Kelly's Lung Salve advertised by Kelly Drug Co
An advertisement from Kelly Drug Company of Great Falls Montana promotes Kellys Lung Salve claiming quick relief for colds sore throat cough and rheumatism. The copy urges keeping a jar at home and offers prepaid large jars for one dollar targeting families and all ages.
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Kelly
Kelly Drug Company
Great Falls
Montana
Reservoir funds linked to Sun River dam measures
A proposed interior department bill would keep $500,000 for Sun River dam costs with $59,000 for routine project expenses and additional allocations for Milk River Lower Yellowstone and Glacier National Park. The plan hinges on congressional passage and a valid contract with water users.
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Beaver Creek
Sunriver
Interior Department
Congress
Coolidge
House of Representatives
Washington
Sun River
Milk River
Yellowstone
Lower Yellowstone
Glacier National Park
Forest Service Embezzler Paroled From Leavenworth
J A Urbanowicz, who pleaded guilty to embezzling about 226000 dollars from the forest service at Missoula, has been released on parole after a 20 year sentence and a 100000 dollar fine. He served 13 years as a trusted forest service official before Judge George Bourquoin on July 2, 1921.
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J. A. Urbanowicz
Forest Service
Missoula
George Bourquoin
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Urbanowicz
Bourquoin
A Lady of Distinction Uses Cuticura For Clear Skin
An advertisement touts a refined woman’s regimen with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores followed by Cuticura Talcum Powder for clear sweet healthy skin.
Federal Road Aid for Montana Rises Slightly in 1927
The Montana federal aid apportionment for highway construction in the 1927 fiscal year totals 1 551 660 dollars, starting July 11. The sum is 3 187 dollars more than Montana received last year, per a message to the Missoula Bureau of Public Roads from C H Purcell, district chief at Portland.
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Federal Road Aid
Montana
Bureau of Public Roads
Missoula
C. H. Purcell
Portland
States
Beekeeping Expands Rapidly Across Montana Farms
Montana leads in honey with 1925 output near 800000 dollars and 2 million irrigated acres. Beekeepers report yields of 200 to 7300 pounds per colony, while new growers migrate to Montana seeking rich alfalfa and clover nectar. State laws require health certificates and registration to protect the industry.
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Montana
Montana Farm Review
Montana State Beekeepers’ Association
Montana Faces Fewer Business Failures Along Postwar Recovery
R G Dun & Co figures show Montana had 164 commercial failures in 1927 with liabilities of 1,580,834, down from 166 failures and 2,015,033 in 1924. In 1928, 216 firms closed, liabilities 1,828,393, while stock turnovers rose as traders shrink from 11,871 to 9,644 over four years.
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Montana
R. G. Dun & Co
Commercial Agency
National Commercial Agency
Bee keeping regulations and population shift noted
The text states registration fees fund disease control and directs bee keeping inquiries to Montana State Department of Agriculture in Helena. It also notes a school census showing Detroit’s population rose 25 percent in four years.
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Montana
State Department of Agriculture
Helena
Detroit
Musterole advertised for cold relief and more
Musterole is presented as a grandmothers remedy without blistering. It claims quick relief for broncitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism lumbago croup asthma neuralgia congestion and muscle pains with a warm tingling followed by cooling sensation.
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Vicks
Canada
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Royal Milling Company
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