Agricultural Extension Service reports August egg records and 4-H dairy honors
Bozeman reports show L. H. Sheldon Nashua flock top August egg production with 4 652 eggs from 257 White Leghorns at 20 5 per hen. Jumping Horse ranch Ennis White Leghorns average 24 eggs per hen from 91 birds. Mrs George McHees Plevna Plymouth Rocks average 19 7 eggs per hen from 511 total. Prices averaged 27 cents a dozen. feed costs per adult bird 16 cents. Cascade county 4-H team Sam Lenz and Garth Blackburn won western division at National Dairy Show Columbus Ohio Oct 9 16 with a 250 college scholarship each. Montana 4-H first national show entry. Buy chicks tested for pullorum. source breeders should ensure vigor and early maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
L. H. Sheldon
Nashua
H. E. Cushman
Montana Extension Service
Jumping Horse Ranch
Ennis
Plymouth Rocks
George McHees
Plevna
Sam Lenz
Garth Blackburn
Cascade County
Columbus
Ohio
Ray E. Cameron
Dan Thurber
Cameron
Montana
Poultry Buyers Advised to Arrange Turkey Poult Purchases
Bozeman reports extension poultry specialist Miss H. E. Cushman urges farmers and turkey poults and baby chick buyers to plan ahead for next year and arrange purchases now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
H. E. Cushman
Fourth Class Postmaster Examination at Monida Montana
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for fourth class postmaster vacancies including Monida Montana. Receipt of applications closes November 5, 1937, with testing in Dillon Montana. Eligibility includes US citizenship, age 21 to 64, residency in the local postal territory, and proper Form 9 submission to the Commission in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Monida
Mont
Dillon
United States
Washington, D. C
A Study of the Operation of Tractors and Implements Under Farm Conditions
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station releases a 102 page bulletin by H. E. Murdock detailing exhaust gas analysis altitude effects on horsepower fuel consumption draft of implements and carburetor settings. It covers slip maximum loads and distillate versus gasoline use. Copies available via county extension agents or the Montana Experiment Station Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
H. E. Murdock
Bozeman
Montana Cattle Shipped as Drought Grips Eastern Region
The September crop estimates show deterioration across Montana with many cattle moved from the eastern section. Hay supplies are ample in the rest of the state and prices run low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
U. S
Helena records reveal harsh season with extremes
The U S weather bureau records in Helena show the coldest January on record with an average state temperature .4 below zero. February brought 31.1 inches of snow, the most ever measured for that month in Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Helena
Veterans of Foreign Wars Adopt “Jobs or Pensions” Cry
Montana local commanders report the Veterans of Foreign Wars have adopted the slogan Jobs or Pensions as a rallying battle cry. They say other nations support veterans with jobs or pensions and that Congress will be asked to pass laws providing one or both benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Uncle Sam
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Montana
Five Elks Taken by Five Hunters Near South Fork
First elk of the season brought to Helena by a party of five who logged 55 miles into the South Fork of the Flathead last week. Five elk were harvested, each taken for A. H. Nelson and son Verne, Charles Kelly, John Marshall and his young son John Jr. The animals are described as fat and in fine condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
South Fork
Flathead
A. H. Nelson
Verne
Charles Kelly
John Marshall
John, Jr
NUTRITIONAL NAUTICAL AND AGRICULTURAL NOTES
Montana seed growers offer cash bonuses for grains grasses and legumes placing fifth or higher at the Chicago show. First place earns 15 dollars others 10 dollars. first place grand champion adds 10. Entry cards due November 10 in Chicago, samples to Bozeman by November 20. Also notes loom of fall plowing land leveling lamb price trends and seedings for crested wheatgrass with specific seeding rates and no preps. Domestic wool stable and cattle prices expected to hold with strong feeder demand in the corn belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Montana Seed Growers Association
Bozeman
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Corn
Bureau
Ralph D. Mercer
Extension Agronomist
Los Angeles
California
Pacific Coast
Far West
Los Angeles Union Stock Yards
Southwest
Patrolmen Ribbon Safety Plan Adopted for Safety Week
The highway patrol district reports no accidents this week while a color ribbon system marks severity. White signals salute for safety, blue for minor incidents, and red for fatalities. Initiated by Lou Boedecker and L. E. Flint for Safety Week October 17 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Boedecker
L. E. Flint
Livingston
Montana Septembers income totals from all sources
State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon reports September income across sources totaling 2.857 million dollars. Federal highway funds contributed 626,691.27. gasoline tax 596,769.17. liquor sales 585,111.68. Banking department issued the smallest amount, 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Ray N. Shannon
Highway Commission
Temperance Campaign Opened By Montana Official
Raymond Lewis, former University of Montana football star, opened the state temperance commission offices at the Capital this week. He will carry out a bill sponsored by Senator John L. Campbell of Missoula County to conduct an educational campaign warning youth about the dangers of drinking intoxicating liquors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lewis
University of Montana
State Temperance Commission
Lewis
John L. Campbell
Missoula County
Mabelle Stevens Weds Jonathon Hildreth at Court House
Mabelle Stevens and Jonathon Hildreth quietly married yesterday afternoon with Justice George Opp officiating. Attendants were Mrs. D. L. Johnson and Miss Marcelle Frye. The bride, a popular Dillon young woman, and the groom, Beaverhead County resident, serves on the city police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabelle Stevens
Jonathon Hildreth
Court House
Justice of the Peace
George Opp
D. L. Johnson
Marcelle Frye
Dillon
Hildreth
Beaverhead County
Miss Vera Mast and Fred Routledge Wed in Butte Ceremony
Miss Vera Mast daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Mast of Dillon and Fred Routledge of Wise River married in Butte on Saturday with Rev E J Groeneveld officiating. The bride, a Dillon beauty shop operator, will reside in Butte where Routledge works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Mast
Carl Mast
Dillon
Fred Routledge
Wise River
Butte
E. J. Groeneveld
Routledge
Dillon groups hold meetings at local venues
The Dillon Parent Teachers Association met at the training school. The Manse Society of the Presbyterian church plans a gathering tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Coleman Barnett's home with Mrs. A S Johnson assisting. The Dillon Shakespeare club discussed Romeo and Juliet at its Saturday meeting. The Busy Bee club was hosted by Mrs. Mary Paul at her home yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Parent Teachers Association
Manse Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Coleman Barnett
A. S. Johnson
Dillon Shakespeare Club
Busy Bee Club
Mary Paul
Public Auction Notice for Beaverhead County Lands 1937
Beaverhead county Montana will sell at public auction on November 17 1937 at 2 00 pm at the county courthouse in Dillon all lands described as WW of Section 25 EAE of Section 26 and other parcels totaling 320 acres plus 311.08 acres and 200 160 acre tracts. Properties include the WINIFRED S WHITE MCKENZIE ELLICE L CLARK SARKIS RASK AUGUST WERMTER and PETER R MARTIN places appraised at 190 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana Principal
Winifred S. White McKenzie
Ellice L. Clark
Montana Principal Meridian
August Wermter
Section
Range 16
Bellecomes Place
Peter R. Martin
Estate of Lewis Clark Ford Will Probated in Beaverhead Court
In the District Court of Beaverhead County a probate hearing is set for October 30, 1937 at 10 a.m. to prove the will of Lewis Clark Ford, deceased. Lucy M. Ford seeks letters testamentary. any interested party may appear and contest. Clerk Norman Giles signs the notice dated October 7, 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
Beaverhead
Lewis Clark Ford
Lucy M. Ford
Norman Giles
Beaverhead County Seeks Bid on 2 Ton Truck
Beaverhead County Clerk invites sealed bids for a 2 ton truck with a 2 yard dump body and a 7 inch hydraulic hoist. Bids due 10:00 a.m. November 2, 1937, with 18 month payment plan. Board may reject all bids. Oct 5, 1937. ALBERT S. BAKER, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Dillon
Montana
Board of County Commissioners
Food for Montana livestock bought for Deer Lodge and Warm Springs
Purchasing Agent I S MacQuitty bought 710 tons of livestock and poultry feed for the state prison at Deer Lodge and the Warm Springs asylum for the coming year. The 19537 dollar lot includes barley oats wheat pig chow egg mash and dairy feed amounts totaling 710 tons.
Hunters drive game limits under early season rules
State game wardens opened checking stations at Chateau Augusta and Coram to manage herds in the Sun River and South Fork Flathead districts. Bear season also began October 1 as hunters work to reduce herd numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun River
South Fork
Flathead
James E. Weaver
Chateau
Augusta
Coram
State Relief Commission Names Replacements for Purchasing Agent
Following the monthly meeting, I M Bradford announced that Dwight Lohn of Wolf Point and Freid B L McFerran of Bozeman will replace W J Thomas, who resigned as purchasing agent for the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Lohn
Wolf Point
Freid
B. L. McFerran
Bozeman
W. J. Thomas
I. M. Brandford
State Relief Commission
Ellis Blumenthal Resigns Position in Public Welfare
Ellis Blumenthal has resigned as director of commodity distribution for the Public Welfare Department and his position has become vacant. The resignation marks a leadership change in the agency overseeing welfare distribution programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Blumenthal
Public Welfare Department
Public Welfare Commission Names OConnell Public Relations Director
P Ray O Connell former employee of the State Board of Equalization has been named public relations director by the Montana Public Welfare commission Administrator I M Brandford announced O Connell will act as a liaison between the commission and local county boards statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ray O’connell
State Board of Equalization
Montana Public Welfare Commission
I. M. Brandford
Mr. O'Connell
Doctors Romersa Curry and Bimrose Travel to Butte
Drs. W. J. Romersa R. D. Curry and F. H. Bimrose motored to Butte last night for unspecified duties or meetings, according to the passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. W. J. Romersa
R. D. Curry
F. H. Bimrose
Butte
Beaverhead County Auction Details for Multiple Lands
Beaverhead County Commissioners announce the sale of several properties in Dillon and Wisdom Montana filed as homestead and town lots. Properties include Harvey Road Homestead Survey No. 977 totaling 92.74 acres and parcels within Dillon and Wisdom, with minimum bids and terms: cash at purchase or 20 percent down and up to five years at 6 percent interest, with bids required at 90 percent of appraised value. The October 4 1937 appraisal by the county board sets the values and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Principal Meridian
Harvey Road Place
Board of County Commissioners
Ida L. Young
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Montana
Franklin Street
Rife
Willis Bedell
Wisdom
Ellis
Board of Beaverhead County Commissioners
Board OF Beaverhead
Edgar B. Rife
Albert S. Baker
Mena
Mrs Ray Carter and Mrs Mary Paul Visit Butte
Mrs Ray Carter and Mrs Mary Paul were visitors in Butte last Thursday, meeting local residents and touring the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray. Carter
Mary Paul
Butte
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Examiner
Examiner
Montana Street
Extension Service
Miss Cushman
Geo. L. Routledge, M. D
W. E. Selner
Optometrist
Andrus Hotel
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Capital News
Montana 4-H Club
National Broadcasting Company
Treasure State Club
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Department of Agriculture
Battle
Clubs
3.A.m'naughton
Legals
Blumenthal
Welfare Department
Geo. M. Gosman
Parke, Davis & Co
Dillon, Montana
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