Montana poised to lead nation in wheat production
Chester C. Davis, Montana agriculture commissioner, told the Great Falls Advertising club that Montana's wheat output is rising rapidly and will soon make the state the leading wheat producer in America. He noted Montana's climb from 23rd to 5th in wheat and from near last to 17th in corn, with livestock and dairy growth accelerating.
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Montana poised to lead wheat and corn output in decade
State official Davis touts Montana’s rapid agricultural gains. He cites near 10 million bushel gap to Illinois wheat record, rising cattle from 165,000 to over 200,000, butter output up to 10.5 million pounds from 66 creameries, and corn acreage climbing from 1,600 to over 500,000 acres with potential 14 to 15 million bushels.
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Gentle Shepherd Turned Bootlegger Faces Losses
Vic tor Asgeta, a sheepherder, invested about 2000 in a bootlegging venture and stored a Cadillac and 25 cases of whiskey near Radnor, two miles from Kalispell. Federal officers arrested him. he pled guilty and was jailed 60 days with a $300 fine. He planned Canada bound cargo before capture.
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Answers Call of the Wild in Covered Wagon Venture
Lester Hash and his son Lester prepare a canvas covered sheep wagon for a summer journey. Hash, a pioneer of the cow country, plans to depart Jordan for a remote region to live off the land. he is skilled in wood craft fishing hunting and trapping.
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Beav erhead Rural Dental Clinic Opens in Montana
Educational films will illustrate proper teeth care as Miss Angot Lian announces the first rural dental clinic in Beaverhead County. Dr H G Farrell will oversee clinics in Jackson June 16 and other districts this summer, with about 400 children expected to attend.
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Butte Praised as Premier Montana Town by Billings Advocate
W B George former state senator and Billings mayor elect lauds Butte for its payroll and business climate. He cites San Diego population comparisons and notes east Montana's sugar beet and corn acreage rising along with oil prospects and over forty wells being drilled.
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Lost in the Badlands Two Boys Travel 40 Miles
Two young brothers aged seven and nine wandered for 72 hours through rugged badlands along the Missouri river near Wilder. Searchers followed faint tracks across ravines and riverbanks before locating them near the Little Crooked store, uninjured after a lengthy ordeal in northern Fergus county. A local dog catcher quip follows about 205 licensed Butte dogs.
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Poundmaster Resigns After Dog Catcher Job Handoff
Butte's official dog catcher quit to Mayor Horgan after surrendering his badge and two days pay. He recalled being mobbed on West Mercury as he tried to nab a stray, with about a hundred children pressing near.
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World flyers push toward trans Atlantic flight
The World Hong Kong voyage continues across southern Asia as flyers plan a trans Atlantic attempt. Lt. Smith, commander, is a familiar figure in Montana where he has flown on several occasions. Government experts estimate the wheat crop will fall short by about 100 million bushels from the 800 million usual—Montana may reach 60 million bushels, a new high for the state.
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