State land funds grow as bonds attract steady rates
Mr. Brandford reports the Montana Trust and Legacy fund at 79 381 28 on June 30 with funds from individuals and the state pooled. Permanent assets under his department exceed 69 367 000 and the land office accounting has improved as work on lands granted to the state nears halfway completion. He notes the president’s proposal to turn over unreserved public lands to western states for public schools, covering about 7 000 000 acres in Montana.
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Montana
Brandford
State Land Office
State Land Department
Cancer cure prospects by accessible early treatment outlined
Dr John C A Gerster cites cancer cure chances by site from 75 percent for breast to 100 percent for larynx and 65 percent for cervix, noting outcomes rely on early diagnosis and accessible care. The New York City Cancer Committee dinner reports rising public guidance from 615 to 2 936 individuals aided since 1927 and includes Mme Curie's letter urging continued research and public education.
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George H. Semken
New York
Bloodgood
William P. Healy
Mme. Curie
State Land Department Reports Small Drop in 1930 Receipts
State Land Department head I M Brandford reports the fiscal year ending June 30 1930 shows a slight decline in receipts from the previous year though the two year total remained a record 9 705 676 98 with 3 125 881 34 as income. He notes 145 000 acres were sold for over 2 067 000 and investments by the state land board totaled 9 552 402 19 in general obligation bonds and state warrants. All income benefits public schools and state institutions and replaces tax funding.
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Department of State Lands and Investments
I. M. Brandford
State Commissioner of Public Lands
State Land Department
Brandford
State Board of Land Commissioners
State General Fund
Examiner Eyes Big Returns From Small Investment
The Beaverhead County official newspaper notes the possibility of substantial gains from a modest initial investment. Officials urge cautious optimism as program details unfold.
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Examiner
the Examiner
Beaverhead County
Decrease in railroad deaths and injuries in Montana
Montana state railroad commission reports year ending Sept 30 1930 shows 49 deaths down from 66 and 268 injuries down from 360. Fatalities include on grade crossings trespassers contract workers and passengers with several cases noted at Elk Park and other lines. some lines reported no incidents.
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State Railroad Commission
Great Northern
Elk Park
Gilmore
Pittsburgh
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Sault St. Marie
Montana Western
White Sulphur Springs
Yellowstone Park
State Seed Show Arrangements Complete at Great Falls
All preparations for the state seed school to be held November 12 and 13 in Great Falls are finished. The event runs during the fourteenth annual state seed show, November 11 to 14. Speakers include A J Fowsek and A B Stafford with talks on exhibits and agriculture.
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Ozeman
Great Falls
Rainbow Hotel
Waldo Kidde
Montana Seed Growers’ Association
R. C. Bricker
A. J. Fowsek
A. B. Stafford
Montana
Miss Gibson A Heinz Diet Expert Reaches Millions
Miss Josephine B. Gibson, an economics expert with H J Heinz, directs nationwide diet guidance. She hosts a biweekly radio program on thirty six stations offering recipe and nutrition advice that reaches millions of households.
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Josephine B. Gibson
H. J. Heinz Company
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