Farmers urge exemptions to keep skilled farm hands at work
Washington September 25 spokesmen for organized farmers asked President Wilson to order a more liberal draft policy for farm labor. They urged exemptions for applicants and to keep skilled farmers at their posts, arguing agriculture is under manned and prices for labor rise, risking food production.
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Montana Editors to Honor Heroes at State Meeting
Montana editors gather in Missoula for the Montana State Press association convention October 3 to 6. The program blends lectures with entertainments, featuring talks by Northwest newspaper leaders and the dedication ceremony unveiling a monument to Capt. Jas. H. Mills at Gold Creek, honoring Montana’s first editor.
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Livestock men urged to boost breeding stock and range support
The document calls for saving breeding heifers ewes and sows, stabilizing ranges and boosting stock production on forests reservations and public lands. It pushes emergency funding for trails and watering, a 12 month livestock loan window, special livestock freight rates, market information by wire, and expanded programs for beef dairy sheep and hogs including pig clubs and dog protections.
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In Memoriam John Halligan
In affectionate remembrance of John Halligan who died September 28 1916 in Salt Lake City and was buried at Lima Montana. It is one year since that sad day and he is remembered by Maggie and John J Halligan.
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Lima
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