Irrigation Methods and Land Preparation Bulletin Summary
The U S Department of Agriculture will publish a bulletin on preparing land for irrigation and applying water in arid regions. It combines sage brush removal soil smoothing laterals and water distribution based on farmer experience. It notes costs vary by district and that land preparation can exceed canal costs. The bulletin covers tools costs examples from California Wyoming and other states and compares flood vs furrow methods with water use efficiency and potential gains.
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Office of Experiment Stations
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
State Experiment Stationa
State Engineers
California
San Joaquin Valley
Census Bureau
Wyoming
First Territorial Election Returns for Montana 1864 Revealed
Secretary of State Hays uncovered Montana territorial election records including Governor Edgerton’s Sept 22 1864 proclamation for the Oct 4 1864 congressional election. The tally favored McLean 1323 over Sanders 941 with Virginia City and Fort Benton precincts noted. comprehensive poll lists survive for study. Helena Independent mentions border horse import rules affecting Montana traders and a $25 to $50 value discrepancy for mares.
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George M. Hays
Montana
Edgerton
Territory
Congress
Wilbur F. Sanders
Samuel McLean
Helena
Last Chance
Jefferson County
Virginia City
McLean
Sanders
Fort Benton
Colonel Sanders
Hays
US interest to Montana horsemen on Canada entry rules
State veterinarian Dr M E Knowles reports a letter from Dr H J Johnson veterinary inspector at Coutts Alberta. Since June 7 Canada places a uniform value of 50 dollars on entering animals and mares deemed unworthy of admission are refused. the note outlines the owner’s view on the entry process and sale terms for horses headed to Canada.
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Doctor Johnson
Montana
M. E. Knowles
Canada
H. J. Johnson
Coutts
Alberta
Republicans face hard times ahead says Todd in dinner remarks
The article notes Percy R. Todd, vice-president of the New Haven Railroad, warning that the next few years may bring recession as business declines. It questions the Republican prosperity narrative amid layoffs and price increases, urging readers to read The Examiner for updates.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
The
Road
Percy R. Todd
Todd
Republican Party
New York
Peleg the Fast Stallion Sold to S. S. Carruthers of Dillon
Peleg the celebrated trotting stallion is purchased from Poindexter & Orr Co by S. S. Carruthers of Dillon and brought back from Butte. Carruthers plans to use Peleg as a road horse and will stand him for mares, hoping for speed in future offspring. Peleg boasts a 2.234% trotting record and 2:11½ pacing time, with pure gaited performances.
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S. S. Carruthers
Poindexter & Orr Co
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Peleg
S. Carruthers
Our City
Butte
Harges
Reno Defiance
Lucy Q
Reno
Misa Maymo
Speed
Hotel Ac Commodations for July 3 4 5
All persons desiring hotel accommodations for July 3 4 5 are asked to engage them at once. If you do not know who to write to for rooms or cannot secure them, correspondence with W I Staudaher Secretary of the Public Comfort committee stating name number of rooms and duration will reserve rooms.
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W. I. Staudaher
Public Comfort Committee
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Newa
State Bank OF Dillon
F. L. Graves
WM. Roe
A. L. Stone
Benz Dillon
E. T. Brock
Prop
W. V. Kingsbury
Metlen
Maurice A. Walker, M. D
Mellen
Ata Ght
T. B.sanders
K of R
Chas. Cunnard, ‘Sachem
H. A. Bond
M. D
James L. Jones
Washington and Bannack Streets
Geo. R. Metlen
Deputy Mineral Surveyor
New City
J. G. Erwin Livery Stable
Sun Yuen
Laramie
Salt Lake’’ S
Ivory
Portland
Kunzman’s
Geo. Kunzman
Bannack St
Dillon, Mont
Geo. E. Jewell
N.C. Co
P. Thomas
Examiner
Brite
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