Forest revenue split boosts state funds for roads and schools
Nineteen states share 506 194 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1910 with Montana leading at 83 678 and Idaho 66 074. California 60 752 follows, while North Dakota receives 63. Increases reflect higher national forest timber sales and will support road and school programs.
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Washington
Forestry Service
Montana
Idaho
California
North Dakota
Oregon
Horse and poultry training for farmers at State College
State College of Agriculture hosts a horse school for farmers January 23 to 28 1911 with lectures on feeding improving horses diagnosing and treating ailments and judging using top Gallatin valley stock. A poultry school follows January 30 to February 4 1911 covering breeds housing feeding breeding egg production diseases and practical industry topics for men and women.
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The
Agricultural College
Gallatin Valley
Buffalo Sale to Canada Adds Fifteen Head to Conrad Herd
The Conrad buffalo herd crops up in a Canadian purchase as fifteen head mostly yearlings and two or three year olds are sold to Howard Douglas the Canadian parks commissioner. The stock at Kalispell awaits Interstate Commerce Commission rate verification before transport to bison reserves and Pablo herd. The Conrad herd totals about 65 including this spring’s calves, with winter range on the Smith valley east of the Flathead river.
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Conrad
Kalispell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Howard Douglas
Parks
Dominion of Canada
Conrads
Pablo
Ravalli
East Side
Smith Valley Ranges
Smith Valley
Flathead River
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Introduces Lighter Bedding
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway has begun a new comfort feature on its Southwest Limited trains between Chicago and Kansas City. White counterpanes replace heavy woolen blankets during hot weather, with blankets kept in reserve for cooler nights. The change aims to improve passenger comfort and attract travelers who appreciate a inviting bed.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Southwest Limited
Chicago
Kansas City
Montana Lands Survey Progress Report Under New System
PF M Johnson reports Montana leads at Congress session with public land surveys west of the Mississippi under centralized supervision. Costs fell by about half versus contract work, with 1 050 000 acres covered in Valley Custer and Corteau counties since last August. Fergus and Dawson surveys expected soon as weather permits. Louis Hill and Howard Elliott backed the effort ending township plans in favor of county based units.
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PF. M. Johnson
Northwest
Montana
Congress
Mississippi River
J. F. Cone
Valley
Custer
Couteau
Fergus
Dawson
Louis Hill
Howard Elliott
Ex Mayor Charles Virden Injured in Wagon Accident
Former popular young man Charles Virden was thrown from a wagon near Evanston Wyoming and suffered a compound fracture of his right ankle. He was taken for treatment after the incident as he and his wife C H Virden traveled toward Salt Lake City to settle. The wheels passed over his ankle after he fell from the load of a four horse team. They had left Twin Bridges weeks earlier after visiting Yellowstone and plan to settle in Salt Lake City, delaying their arrival due to his injuries.
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Twin Bridges Monitor
Charles Virden
C. H. Virden
Evanston
Wyoming
Salt Lake City
Dogs Fight Fails In East Broadway Saloon Event
A scheduled dog contest in an East Broadway saloon failed to start after a Dillon dog weighed five pounds over the agreed limit, making him ineligible and forfeiting $500 to the Butte owner. Fist fights and heated bets filled the hour before the 11:30 pm start, with a $1000 purse and side bets looming as two aggressive bull dogs awaited combat.
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East Broadway
Evening News
Dillon
Butte
Paris Dye House Cleaning and Remodeling
Have your clothes put in shape at the Paris Dye House All kinds of suits and gowns cleaned and remodeled Corner of Helena and Idaho streets Telephone 171.
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Paris
Helena
Idaho
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National Forest
J. M. Hamilton
Bozeman
State College of Agriculture
Canada
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Examiner
United States
Beaverhead County
Dillon Real Estate
Montana State Normal College
Bannack Street
Nevada
Center Street
Virginia Street
Colorado
Glendale Street
Sebree Street
Johnson & Boone
Provost & Ripley
Foster Employment Agency
Dillon, Mont
R. E. Ober
Cash Grocers
Uhas. Perry
GEO. R. Metlen
Ste
Huber Bros
Masonic Temple
E, M
Yeaman
Building
ITAL
Vre
Willow Street
Stampa Postage
Dinames Ca
New Mayen
Comm
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