Seed Wheat Permits Required For Retention
Montana farmers may not keep seed wheat without permission from the federal food administration. Applications for fall seed wheat will be approved for a reasonable quantity only if emergency permits are granted and wheat may be diverted to trade if conditions worsen. The letter emphasizes wheat as part of war material and urges farmer cooperation in conservation.
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Montana Council of “Defense
Federal Food Administration For Montana
State Sheep Situation Could Not Be Improved
Montana remains short of sheep with ewes at about 75 percent of 1916 17 winter levels. Herds shrink as owners cull due to high feed costs and harsh winters, with mature stock sent to Idaho Washington and Wyoming. Prospects point to a long term reduction in Montana's wool and mutton potential though eastern settlers may acquire small flocks and lamb production could rise in years ahead. Breeding ewes are in demand and yearlings present a solid investment, while the wool market stabilizes and fat lamb prices face cautious outlooks.
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James V. Merrion
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Wyoming
Dawson
Prairie
Custer
Richland
Wibaux
Eovery Commission
Indiana
West
Chicago
Omaha
Montana Farmers Embrace Bee Culture and Market Practices
Montana farmers increasingly adopt beekeeping and profit from honey. farmers learn to market honey, use proper packaging for comb and extracted honey, crate shipments, and avoid improper storage. The piece advises on prices, labeling, and heating to restore liquid honey without spoiling flavor.
Exemption to Farmer Has Been Suspended
The provost marshal general announces no further extensions of exemptions for specialized labor classes, including agricultural work. With local supply exhausted, agricultural laborers will move to higher classifications, and local boards with appeal agents and legal advisory members will issue immediate corrective instructions.
Examination of Classifications for Local Boards Guidance
The document instructs local boards and appeal agents to examine questionnaires and records for specific classes of cases including two A and B three A B C and four A and to move thousands from class four to two or one. It orders appealing every case with not clearly correct classification and extends corrective measures to all deferred classifications as needed.
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Ceed
Choir Soprano and Contralto Parry Over Roles
A witty line contrasts two choir members, the soprano and the contralto, each saying the other is needed for the choir. The remark hints at mutual dependence and humorous friction within a church music group.
Fergus County reports promising winter crop prospects
Fergus county farmers welcome the first jointing of the winter wheat from last August sowing. Rye is heading and alfalfa shows marvelous growth with the first cutting ready. Substantial moisture remains in the soil and summer plowing is underway.
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Fergus
Fergus County
Narrower skirts on streetcars signal fashion shift
The observer notes that skirt hems have shortened, arguing that measuring stocking exposure on streetcars reveals a broader trend toward slimmer silhouettes rather than relying on hem length. The comment frames fashion change through public transit imagery.
Montana Packing Company Forms Big Growth Plan at Great Falls
Montana Packing & Storage Company organized under W. E. Farlow with a $5 million authorized capital to take over Great Falls Meat Company assets and boost storage and slaughter capacity. The plan seeks year round markets for cattle hogs sheep eggs poultry butter and farm produce, reducing freight loss to Chicago. Initial stock offering $1.5 million, first issue at par $100 per share with 25 percent down, repayment due October 1 1918.
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Great Falls
Great Falls Meat Company
Montana
Chicago
Montana Packing & Storage Company
O. F. Wadsworth
Montana Packing & Storage Co
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
State Council OF Defense
Peterson
Montana Typewriter CO
Butte
Mont
Electric City Conservatory
P. O
11Th Ave
Binder
Minneapolis
Iers Cordage Company
Minne
Henningsen Produce Co
Butte, Montana
Insurance Department
American Societyecuity
Stanton Bank Bldg
Capital Issues Committee
W. E. Farlow
Rainbow Hotel
W. E. Farlow CO
Great Falls, Mont
Ajernessy Montana
Great Falls Dairy Products Co. Gre
U. 8
Food Administration
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