Montana Debate over Initiative and Land Reform
Senator Walsh defends Montana initiative and referendum as direct democracy amid protest over notice and legality. Congressman Evans cites homestead delays from slow surveys. Stout pushes board of appeals to speed land disputes. He notes Montana's vast unappropriated public land and strong immigrant inflow.
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Dillon Examiner
Kenneth Romney
Washington
Montana
T. J. Walsh
House
Congressman Invans
United States Surveyor General
Evans
Department of the Interior
Lane
Department
Congressman Stout
Board of Appeals
General Land Office
Stout
West
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Calgary to host irrigation congress excursion to Bassano
Calgary the convention city for the International Irrigation congress will host an excursion to Bassano during the October 5 to 9 gathering. The North American irrigation system on display has taken years to build and cost millions. Overall, more than 700 million dollars has been spent on irrigation and reclamation, reclaiming 20 million acres.
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Calgary
Alta
International Irrigation Congress
Bassano
North American
Americans Drink Less Whisky and Tax Trends Reported
Washington reports show Americans drank less whisky in the past year with beer and cigars rising. Fiscal year receipts fell by 864,063 dollars versus the prior year, mainly from distilled spirits taxes, while tobacco taxes rose about 2,000,000 dollars.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Preservation of Forest Timbers Advances in Timber Treatment
A 1918 report by the American Wood Preservers’ Association and the U S Forest Service notes 98 wood preserving plants used cresote oil, zinc chloride, and other liquids to treat over 153 million cubic feet of timber. It traces progress from early 19th century methods to current zinc chloride and coal tar cregate processes.
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American Wood Preservers’ Association
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
Burnett
Bethel
When to Cut Alfalfa for Hay
For all animals except horses cut alfalfa when new shoots appear at the crown near blossoming time. Earlier cuts reduce yield and hinder curing. Do not let it exceed this stage to avoid palatability loss and delayed second yield. For horses cut slightly longer than cattle, but not so long as to harm the first crop.
Industrial growth notes 1918 plant count of 117
The industry has expanded quickly with 117 plants recorded in 1918, reflecting rapid industrial development and increased production capacity across the sector.
North Portland stock market weekly cattle and hogs report
Receipts for the week include 1 782 cattle 28 calves 4 018 hogs and 8 859 sheep. An extremely heavy cattle run early in the week with 63 cars unloaded, many from California. Prices: fed stuff 7 50 grain steers 7 25 cows 6.25 to 6.75 spayed heifers 6.75 bulls 4 to 4.60. Swine opened firm with best bid about 8. Sheep movement was brisk in June with receipts near 9 000 in five days. Top sheep and lamb prices steady with last week. Top yearlings 35 two year olds 4.75 ewes 4.25 lambs 6.
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North Portland
Oregon
California
The Depot News Stand Offers Dil The Fi La
A fragmented notice from a local stand lists a sale or event titled Dil the fi la at The Depot News Stand. Readable phrases point to a community notice with a bakery or goods sale, but details remain unclear.
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the Depot News Stand
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