Yellowstone Opens Gates for Summer Visitors 1928
Yellowstone Park began summer operations with the north and west gates open at six o'clock on June 1. The first entrants were P. L. Durant of Virginia Minnesota and Joe Farnsworth of Salt Lake City driving a Chevrolet and an Oldsmobile. Roads on the Grand Loop have dried after snow but east and south entrances remain closed. Officials expect full opening by June 15 and predict a record travel year with extensive road oiling to reduce dust. Official ceremonies mark the park's 56th anniversary on June 20 at West Yellowstone with governors attending.
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Montana
Branding Changes Cut Hide Losses for Cattle Industry
Los Angeles reports that improper branding damages hides and costs the cattle industry millions yearly. Experts say small brands on the forequarter preserve hide surfaces, enabling high value leather like belting and harness. Pioneering tanners support trimming brands to reduce scars and improve packer profits.
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Los Angeles
Gallatin Pool To Start Delivery of 28 000 Big Fleeces
Gallatin County Wool growers' association through their wool pool will dispose of about 28 000 fleeces this season at 39 1/2 cents a pound. First delivery is at Manhattan June 7 and Bozeman June 8 with later shipments from Three Forks June 20 and from Bozeman. 178 owners participate, averaging over eight pounds per fleece, yielding about 225 000 pounds and about 88 875 dollars to local sheep producers.
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All-Montana Williams for Senator Club Formed
A Montana wide group creates the All-Montana Williams-for-Senator Club to back Senator Charles H. Williams of Deer Lodge for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination. Thomas O. Larson leads as president with Percy Williamson as vice president and Peter Pauly as secretary, backed by an executive committee of prominent statewide stockmen, bankers, attorneys, and businesspeople.
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Deer Lodge
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Miles City
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Scotty Brown
Missoula
J. W. Chapman
Williams
Mountain States Gasoline From Midwest Refining
Midwest Refining Company offers gasoline tailored for mountain conditions. The well known manufacturer serves mountain region drivers with a trusted, established product line.
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