Congress extends two year relief on government reclamation charges
Both houses approve an extension of two years for payment of charges on government reclamation projects dating from December 31 1928 with presidential approval pending. The act, amending the 1922 measure, allows adding unpaid last year charges to construction accounts for 20 years while canceling penalties and interest on extensions. Individual or group water users must show inability to pay to qualify.
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Congress
Sanford
Secretary of the Interior
Triangle Spring Wheat Gains Minneapolis Recognition
Great Falls wheat now labeled triangle spring by Minneapolis buyers as high quality dry land grain. The triangle covers the Great Northern line from Great Falls and Shelby branch lines with a few lower spots, yet buyers deem most area as triangle spring origin.
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Great Falls
Minneapolis
Triangle
Montana
Great Northern Railway
Shelby
Water Irrigation Legal Problems and Montana Law
The article explains how irrigation and dam construction raise legal issues in Montana. It outlines decreed and nondecreed water rights, notices, and record-keeping, noting widespread over-appropriation and lax enforcement. It calls for legislative action to clarify rights and promote dry-land development.
Hopper Poison Not Dangerous to Livestock, Says Montana Vet
Dr. Howard Welch of Montana State College says cattle losses from arsenic poisoning came from careless handling of hopper poison on fields. Investigations show poisoning linked to spilled bran, wet lumps, or over-application, with 5000 tons distributed last year. he warns proper handling is essential and that poison may be spread again with caution.
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Howard Welch
Montana State College
Welch
Tom
Harry
Stevensville to host new cannery project with Johns backing
Stevensville merchants and regional farmers through the Stevensville District Industrial association seek to establish a peas and cherries cannery. H A Johns of Randolph Wisconsin pledges 50000 dollars to the venture if Stevensville supplies 15000 as a loan backed by the buildings. Guaranties totaling 80000 dollars already secured. Financing to be arranged via a bank with security from local businessmen and farmers. A 20000 dollar plant is planned with brick packing and boiler buildings and a wood factory. Work to begin when weather allows and site is selected. This aims to advance Montana manufacturing and reduce dependence on shipping raw products.
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Stevensville
Montana
Farmers Seek Price Legislation at Northwest Conference
Delegates from 10 states at the Northwest agricultural price stabilization conference plan to push for a fixed wheat price in Washington. A Gooding bill proposal sets a 1.75 to 1.76 dollar per bushel minimum at terminals, with a call for a special session if Congress delays action. Six states voted in favor. others feared price stimulation could worsen over production. South Africa supplies about 63 percent of the world’s rubber.
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Northwest Agricultural Price Stabilization Conference
Washington
St. Paul
Congress
Harding
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Montana
Kansas
Cuss the Cliff Dwellers Blame Ancient Indian Dweller
An odd historical note claims the Indian cliff dweller started the apartment house idea in Mesa Verdé National Park, Colorado, long before modern housing. The piece uses humorous tone to link ancient dwellers to contemporary living spaces.
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Mesa -Verdé National Park
Colorado
Preservation of Poison Waste Instructions
Directions warn to bury any remaining poison in an unplowed hole or store it hidden. If only a few sacks remain, label clearly and keep it from being fed to animals. The guidance emphasizes safety and separation from livestock to prevent accidental poisoning.
Veterinary Advice for Cattle Impaction Death
A reader asks about a cow that died after showing sickness and little water intake. The answer suggests stomach impaction as the cause and prescribes a drench of Epsom salts Jamaica ginger powdered wu x vomica in warm water, with a repeat dose if needed, and notes that surgical intervention by a trained veterinary surgeon may be required.
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United States Bureau of Animal Industry
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