Federal aid road program rights no material bias says Houston
The U S department of agriculture dispels a Montana rumor that federal aid road funds require expensive or specific materials. Secretary Houston emphasizes no material bias and that earth roads may qualify if substantial and suitable to traffic. Montana stands to receive 350 000 if it matches 350 000 from state funds.
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Secretary of Agricultural Department
Montana
United States Department of Agriculture
Helena
C. D. Greenfield
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Houston
Federal Department of Agriculture
Bitter Root Valley experiment links soil fertility loss to clean cultivation
Experiments started in 1908 near Corvallis split an orchard into five plots to compare continuous clean cultivation with clover and other practices. Results show abnormal growth and rosettes on clean plots, likely due to nitrogen deficiency. Clover and peas plots stay healthy. Recommendations include legume cover crops, manure, or nitrate applications to restore soil fertility and sustain future yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
O. B. Whipple
Whipple
Winter laying problem solved and horse breeding clubs
The article explains the hens annual molting period during late summer and advises early hatching to maintain egg supply. It cites government data showing pullets produced up to 35 percent eggs in winter and discusses community breeding clubs for draft horses, advocating smaller groups to control stallions, cut costs, and improve stock with shires praised for vigor and cross-breeding value.
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Montana
Agricultural College
Washington
World News Briefs From Across the Globe
A digest of early 20th century items notes deaths of Zeppelin inventor Count Zeppelin and American ambassador George W. Guthrie. Bids opened for eight or more dirigibles. Goethals discusses canal defenses. Canada offers homesteads to attract farmers. and various U S war and policy developments unfold.
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London
Count Zeppelin
Topeka
Kansas
Spokane
Tokio
George W. Guthrie
Japan
Guthrie
Pittsburg
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Navy Department
Lansing
Gregory
Wilson
Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Baltimore
New London
Bremen
Hastern
New York
Bernard College
Boston
Maine
Ford
San Francisco
Oakland
Stockton
San Jose
Cal
Seattle
Wash
Minneapolis
Northwest Federal Reserve District
Montana
John H. Rich
Federal Reserve
Winnipeg
Canada
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
St. Paul
St. Louis
Tobacco Described as the Weed Sparks Fiery Debate
The piece criticizes tobacco calling it a weed and notes its paradoxical role as a pacifier while inspiring strong opposition. It frames tobacco as a divisive topic with broad social impact and enduring controversy.
Shire Stallions Best in World at Great Falls Sale
The article notes advocates for breeding improving a horse stock with two four or six farmers as most profitable. Editor Mr Brown a renowned shire and percheron dealer, long based in Aurora Illinois, has moved to Montana and established a sales stable at Great Falls.
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Montana
Middle West
England
France
Belgium
Brown
United States
Aurora
Til
Great Falls
60 Day Retest Rule Urged for Cattle
State veterinarians from Minnesota North and South Dakota Wyoming Montana Oregon and Washington met in Helena to draft uniform rules to keep diseased cattle out. They urged a 60 day retest guarantee for western buyers to verify health amid reports of tubercular cattle sold with clean certificates. They noted risk of entry of cattle with contagious abortion and possible admission from accredited herds without examination.
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East
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Helena
Northwest
Conscience Quietly Guards Against Neighborly Rumors
A clear conscience is portrayed as a safeguard against concern over neighbors' discoveries, implying moral steadiness reduces social anxiety and potential gossip. The quote emphasizes inner integrity over external scrutiny.
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
U.S
Neubert’s
Ascarce
A. Neubert Incubator
Mankato
Minn
L. E. Bowers
Dearborn Street
Chicago
1St Ave. N
Minneapolis, Minn
Long
Clary
First National Bank
Great Falls Dairy Products Company
Dorsh & Greenfield
Butte
Snowy Mountain
Rugged
Ross Brown
Mgr. Moore
Mont
George E. Brown
Florence
S. C
Johann R. Klattenhoff
Charleston Harbor
Madison
Wis
R. B. Andison
Germany
United States Army
Paul L. Scharfenberg
Leavenworth
Colombia
Mexico
The
Northwest Produce Co
Arizona
F. E. B. Butte
Shire Stallions
Hughes Loan and Land Company
Commercial National Bank
F. O. B. Butte
Lewis Poultry Company
South Main
Company
Co. A. Hunt
J. Whittaker
Charles Comstock
W. E. Thistlewood Motor Inn “Garage
R. E. Hunt
Motor Home Garage
Hi. A. Carpenter
C.A. Hunt & CO
Bendon Auto & Supply Co
Sydney
Vo. W. Bishop
Kremlin
FB. E. Lintz Geraldine I. C. Wright
Chas Scharfed
C. F. McLean
Royal & Wood
Manane
Lwodcot
F.C. Bydeley
Tod Bldg
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