State Board Reports Farm Loan Fund for Investments
Helena June 1 The state board of land commissioners filed publicity estimates showing available investment funds from permanent state funds. For July 1 1917 the total is 1 938 308.60 with June cash on hand 2 232 506.61 and June receipts 163 676.90. Since 1916 eighteen farm loans totaling 34 400 have been made under six percent interest for up to ten years. Loans require first mortgages on improved patent lands, with no prior encumbrances, and a thirty day processing window after application. A $10 application fee is required, refundable if rejected or loan made, otherwise kept if the applicant declines. Appraisal is free.
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Helena
State Board of Land Commissioners
Commissioner of Agriculture
Chas. D. Greenfield
State Supreme Court
Change in U S Army field uniform outlined in report
A proposed U S Army uniform overhaul details a switch from a tight neckband to a turn down collar, with two large waist pockets and a tunic belt kept from the British style. Worn khaki in summer and olive drab wool in winter, the new coat aims for practicality and a similar look to allied troops.
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United States Army
Montana
War Department
Army to issue new model uniforms after old stock used
The new model uniform will not be issued to enlisted men until the accumulated stock of old style uniforms is exhausted. At present 400,000 of these uniforms are in the arsenals. Officers will probably order the new models from their tailors as soon as the order comes out.
Helena Wool Price Push Near Half Dollar Market Update
Helena wool buyers led by C. E. Martin of Great Falls and William Rae Jr. of Billings purchased top lots for Crimmons & Pierce and Rae respectively. About 5,1000 fleeces were bought in the Munden and O'Connell deal with other noted consignors selling many thousands more. A large volume remains unpurchased at Chinook Glasgow and the region reports little wool left around Helena as traders leave the area.
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Helena
C. E. Martin
Great Falls
Crimmons & Pierce
William Rae, Jr
Billings
Martin
Rae
H. W. Beatty
W. F. Fisher
J. A. Gravely
Jeff Dogget
Townsend
Claude Bielenberg
Daly
Deer Lodge
Frank Miracle
Mitchell
M. H. Gerry, Jr
Beattooth Livestock Company
Craig
A. K. Prescott
Brady
Chester
Havre
Glasgow
Richard Dahlberg
Birdseye
Munden and O'Connell
Rea
Call to Inspect Treys and Operads at Local Offices
Readers are asked to visit an office or A. J. Rife's to inspect treys and operads and obtain information.
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A. J. Rife’s
Melrose Notes on Local Visitors and Travel
Mr. and Mrs. John Hand visited from Reichle to see his parents. Fay Gransbury of Rock Creek was a business visitor. Mrs. Other McMaster and children traveled to Salt Lake City for an extended visit. Capt. John Brannigan from Butte discussed interests locally. Frank Hazelbaker of Dillon was a business visitor. Mr. Connor visited Dillon for business. Valentine Tadovich of Rock Creek visited for business. Florence Streb traveled to Dillon to visit relatives.
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John Hand
Reichle
Fay Gransbury
Rock Creek
Other McMaster
Salt Lake City
Capt
John Brannigan
Butte
Frank Hazelbaker
Dillon
Connor
Valentine Tadovich
Florence Streb
Stockman Clemow Visits Town for Business
George Clemow of Jackson arrived Monday to attend to business matters. He is a prominent stockman in the region. Miss Middie Woodin left Monday evening after an extended visit with friends.
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George Clemow
Jackson
Clemow
Middie Woodin
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U. S. Army
France
Trey
Union Electric Co
Tribune Book Store
Dillon, Mont
Melrose
Oho
Pean
Senator
Mre T
Weyman-Bruton Company
Bresdway
New York City
E. W. Bell
Prop
Nepa Pnd
Housewives
Crystal
Montana and
Sebree Streets
Dillon Furniture CO
G. T. Paul
Dillon Carriage Works
Washington and Helena Streets
Ehaehe
Hoe Coal Co
C. W. Scott
General Transfer
Burfiend
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