Profits in Turkeys Depend On Feeding and Management
Miss H. E. Cushman, extension specialist at Montana State College, says profit hinges on proper feeding and management. At Miles City, turkeys reached prime condition with 11 cents per pound feed cost, suggesting lower costs as feed prices fall this year. Growth slows after 26 weeks, guiding hatch dates to target holiday markets, with a 2 mash recipe and equal whole wheat for every 100 pounds of mash.
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Bozeman
H. E. Cushman
Montana State College
U. S. Range
Miles City
Miss Cushman
Miss Addie Baldwin Heads to Chicago for Fashion Purchases
Miss Addie Baldwin left Sunday for Chicago to buy ready to wear garments for her exclusive shop in this city. She was driven to Butte by Mr and Mrs Ed Hoerning and then took the North Coast Limited east.
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Addie Baldwin
Chicago
Butte
Ed Hoerning
Citywide Property Valuations Show 1931 Rise Over 1930
The article lists 1930 and 1931 assessed valuations for lands and improvements across categories such as irrigated lands, wild hay, grazing, city lots, and improvements, with totals for lands and total improvements. It also provides livestock counts and values including horses, cattle, dairy, sheep, and coming yearlings, highlighting changes year over year.
Census Item Values by Category and Year
Statistical listing showing values and counts across categories such as head counts for farm animals and livestock, property types including personal, household, and industrial goods, and financial figures for automobiles, machinery, capital stocks, and various assets. Key items include automobiles at $600 044 and $657 825, farm machinery at $126 420 and $98 196, and capital stock figures for national banks at $241 720 and $273 227.
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National Banks
Ninety enrolled in new courses at Normal college
The summer term opens with 366 students enrolled, including 89 pursuing advanced subjects toward a bachelor of education. Of these, 67 are juniors, nine seniors, 13 graduates. 58 are new students and 219 sophomores. 323 women and 43 men attend. Chancellor Brannon spoke on the National Education Association meeting and Montana teaching interests. Virginia Randolph sang, with Dillon classmates and local musicians in the program.
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Normal College
Brannon
Melvin A. Brannon
the Normal College
National Education Association
Los Angeles
Montana
Virginia Randolph
Dillon
Miss, Randolph
Mary Louise Taylor
Fred Gray
Twin Bridges
John Vanderark
Manhattan
Elks Drum Corps Reach High At Seattle Convention
Four Montana drum corps competed at the Elks convention in Seattle. Dillon earned second place in the parade and Butte won first in uniforms originality while Anaconda placed third in regular exhibition. Billings took third. The Dillon corps faced a long parade four miles before 100000 spectators. Members included Henneberry Smith Stone Smith Wheat Baxter and Tonrey with Lyons as business manager.
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Butte
Anaconda
Seattle
Spokane
F. G. Lyons
Montana
Billings
Dillon Elks
Victoria
B. C
Dillon
Dan Henneberry
Emery Smith
Warren Stone
Melvyn Smith
Earl Wheat
Anson Baxter
Burness Farrell
Francis Gelhaus
David Hier
Lee Hoerning
Ott.Gordon
Paul Bramsman
Tom Yost
William Mitchell
Ernest Nelson
Francis Tonrey
E. L. Poindexter
H. M. Brundage
R. M. Ae
Delegation Accompanied by Several Spouses
Barrett led the group with three others, all joined by their wives. Mrs. Lee Hoerning Mrs. Earl Wheat Mrs. Dave Hier and Mrs. Diggle Emerick also accompanied the delegation.
Viaduct Contract Award Decision for Montana Road
The Montana highway commission plans to award a viaduct contract on July 22 along with 12 other highway projects. The 159.42 foot bridge will remove a dangerous railroad crossing with costs shared by the commission and the railroad. Construction starts soon and should be finished by fall as Dillon to Monida oiling progresses.
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Nesday
Montana
Highway Commission
Dillon-Monida
Dillon-Barretts
J. C. Maguire
Free Movie Shows Ford Auto Plant
A description of Ford's plant highlights forty kinds of steel and a glass production strip. The film also covers machine shops, giant presses, coke ovens, and by products recovered for millions. Conveyors remove much manual labor from workers as materials move through buildings to final assembly.
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Ford
Ford car show offers diverse bodies and deluxe interiors
The display features completed car assemblies with a representative Ford line of cars and trucks and parts on boards. Deluxe models highlight refined upholstery and quality usually found in pricier automobiles. All body types showcase Ford's new lines, deep radiators, wide fenders, and sweeping shapes. Cars come in various color combinations.
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Ford
Rotary Club discusses county finances and tax comparisons
The Rotary Club heard talks on county finances and the budget outlook as officials outline the final budget for the coming year. Speakers noted a reduction in warrant debt and urged taxpayers to attend sessions, with Montana tax rates claimed to be the lowest among northwestern states. W B Hartwig chaired the meeting and spoke on the budget.
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Board of Final Budget
Bergeson
Montana
Northwestern
Northwest Commonwealth
W. B. Hartwig
Young Matron Passes Away At Her Home
A young matron died at her home with Tragitt officiating the services and interment in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers included J. W. Rees, T. F. McFadden, T. E. Gilbert, D. A. Galt, F. B. Rife, and W. E. Lloyd. Born in Chicago, she spent her youth there before residing in Great Falls and later Dilion.
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Tragitt
Mountain View Cemetery
J. W. Rees
T. F. McFadden
T. E. Gilbert
D. A. Galt
F. B. Rife
W. E. Lloyd
Dodd
Chicago
Jeter
Great ‘Falls
Dilion
Biographical obituary notes loss of civic hostess Mrs Dodd
In 1922 after marrying Mr Dodd she settled in the county and became known for warm hospitality and broad circle of friends. Survived by husband a leading Dillon livestock commission man two sons James Jr and Jackie an aunt Mrs Elizabeth Ward of Great Falls and relatives in the east.
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Dillon Livestock Commission
James ,Jr
Jackie
Elizabeth Ward
Great Falls
Dr L C Ford Celebrates 79th Birthday in Lima
The veteran physician and longtime Lima resident in the county for nearly five decades received birthday greetings at a dinner. Mrs. Ford prepared a turkey repast and Mrs H T Kraabel made a large white cake with 79 candles. Ford once ran a drug store and post office and served as Lima’s first postmaster.
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Ford
H. T. Kraabel
All Beaverhead Wool Clips Bring Top Montana Price
A new peak price for 1931 Montana wool was set as the Selway Sheep Company's clip sold to independent buyer J Ambrosetti for 1858 cents last Thursday. The Selway clip is cited as the year's highest Montana Wyoming price, noted for high quality and light shrinkage. Beaverhead county wool averaged well above state levels, though local prices lagged behind earlier years. Ames Sheep Company sale to North Star Woolen Mills was handled by John.
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Montana
Selway Sheep Company
J. Ambrosetti
Wyoming
Beaverhead County
Ames Sheep Company
North Star Woolen ‘Mills
John
North Star Fails to Arrive as County Clips Are Sold
The North Star, paying 178, did not arrive this year as most county clips had already been bought. representation was late and thus many items were sold prior to its arrival.
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Ston
The
North Star
Wisdom host to vets of mining zone Saturday
TheWisdom host welcomed veterans from the mining zone for a Saturday gathering. The event continued into Sunday with trout fishing enjoyed by the vets. A rodeo was staged Sunday afternoon for their benefit, and Beaverhead post was highly commended at the convention for its active membership efforts.
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Wisdom
Beaverhead Post
William McManus Observes Birthday by Big Hole River
William McManus observed his birthday with a picnic on the banks of the lower Big Hole river. Members of the McManus family and friends attended as he, long a Beaverhead County resident, reflected on his mining days at Bannack and Argenta and later ranching on Horse Prairie.
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Big Hole
McManus
Beaverhead County
Bannac
Argenta
Shortage of Dillon Water Prompts Conservation Tips
The Dillon water shortage grows more serious as residents are urged to use less water than usual. Suggestions include sprinkling only in the evening, avoiding full sprinkler systems, and switching to hand controlled hoses to conserve the diminishing supply.
Bannack Placer Gold Shows Promise In Tests
Report on Bannack placer gold notes tests indicate potential earnings of at least one dollar per yard with possible three dollars per yard once machinery reaches bedrock. Company claims about one million yards of workable ground in the Bannack district have been acquired.
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Turkeys
Portland
City
Lion Brand
Dilaon
Elks Drum Corps
Montana Auto Supply Co
Ford Auto Plant
Rotary Club
L. C. Ford
William McManus
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