Rains Improve Montana Crop Prospects in July Weather Summary
Reports from extension service agents indicate widespread rainfall across Montana counties ending July 12 eased a prior drought. Rain ranges from traces to two inches with hail in some areas, aiding late crops and boosting alfalfa pastures, clover, beets and beans while some grain is ready for hay. The Montana wheat crop is estimated around 36 million bushels, with corn holding up for a potential fair yield and ranges improving hay prospects. Stock levels remain good and markets may see delayed shipments.
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Extension Service
Pub
Mcity
Federal
Montana
Western Montana News Roundup of 1900 1910 Events
A Dillon area report covers drought notes from a veteran cattleman, Governor Smith seeking authority to raise troops for China, and a July 20 1910 derailment near Dillon on the Oregon Short Line after a defective switch. Also cited is a Sunday accident near Dillon injuring Mrs Cosgrove and her two boys, a new cut off called Badger Pass, and a track washout on Taylor Creek divide. W. J. Bryan addressed a large Dillon audience at Dillmont Park. Notable film stars listed include Alice Brady Katherine MacDonald Charles Ray Bessie Love Gerladine Farrar Ethel Clayton Nazimova.
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Oregon Short Line
Dillon
Helena Street
Hughes
Peek
Badger Pass
Taylor Creek
Oregon
Five Cents For Lambs From National Growers Meet
Charles H. Williams returned from Salt Lake City where he attended the National Woolgrowers association executive committee meeting. Plan is to market this year’s lamb crop. Packers and eastern feeders offered five cents a pound but found no buyers. growers may feed lambs or share-feed with eastern feeders.
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Charles H. Williams
Salt Lake City
National Woolgrowers Association
Williams
Silver State Post
Heirs of Ida Flagler Wealth Share Millionaire Estate
The estate of Ida Flagler, once described as the richest incompetent in the world, valued between 12 and 15 million dollars, will be divided equally among two nephews and a niece. William W. Taylor, George W. Taylor, and Ruth Taylor Pontius will inherit as Mrs. Flagler died last Saturday.
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New York
Ida Flagler
William W. Taylor
George W Taylor
Los Angeles
Cal
Ruth Taylor Pontius
Evanston, Ill
Montana's 1930 Crop Prospects Reported by Officials
Official Montana crop report estimates state production in principal crops as of July 1 1930 with comparisons to 1929 output and the five year average. Information includes condition notes and projections for the coming season.
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Federal Crop Reporting Service of
Montana
Montana Crop Acreage Shifts Amid Drought 1930
The draft report shows Montana farmers expanding oat and rye plantings in 1930 while winter wheat area holds near 1929 levels. Alfalfa and barley rise, with flax beets and peas showing gains, and total tame hay near 1.4 million acres as drought pressures push shifts in crop acres.
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Peter Reer
Bar
Montana
Drouth
Gori Faeists Cecntyels oMdegedarsl
Canned Goods Save German Invalid in 1923 Famine
Prudence Penny recounts a Leipzig episode where nine year old canned vegetables preserved life for an invalid and others, proving modern canning keeps vegetables fresh. A grocer warned against the age yet the cans showed no spoilage and the family thrived on those foods for months.
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Prudence Penny
New York American
Germany
Leipzig
Wayf
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