Visit to Bennington and Montana trip reflections
A letter from T. J. Murray written October 17 1907 from Bennington Vermont describes admiration for eastern views after 22 years away in Montana. He praises Yankee character and westward progress, notes Jamestown Exposition, Chicago visit, and plans to return home by October 29. Also mentions short courses for practical farming dairy work at Bozeman with Prof. J. M. Hamilton inviting inquiries.
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Bennington
Armeatrong
Montana
John
West
Old
New England
Great West
Twin Bridges
Chicago
J. G. Shannon
Dillon
Old Montana
Beat
T. J. Murray
J. M. Hamilton
Bozeman
Courses At Montana Agricultural College Begin Oct Twenty Second
The Montana Agricultural College offers standard programs plus short courses for practical work. Starting Oct 22 the agriculture, water measurement and steam engineering courses begin to train farm managers water commissioners and licensed engineers.
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Montana Agricultural College
Water Commissioners
Omaha Stock Market Report of Oct 23 1907
Receipts of cattle ran liberal over the past two days while prices varied across classes. Steers and feeders sold from about 4.25 to 5.25 with cows and heifers around 3.40 to 3.85, while sheep and lamb offerings were sizable with lambs and ewes priced from 4.00 to 7.15. Packer sentiment in New York was bearish amid unsettled markets and limited stock moving to killers.
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South Omaha
New York
Clay, Robinson & CO
The Different Game Laws Across States in 1907
A review of 1907 legislative changes shows varied game regulations. Montana adds fire warden and fish commissioner duties to the game warden, Massachusetts sets Martha’s Vineyard as a health men summer home, and only a few states allow deer exports. Several states ban Sunday hunting east of the Mississippi, with Iowa and Missouri among others restricting licenses and fees differ. Nonresident license rules vary, with fees at $50 in Washington and $25 in California, while Michigan adopts the same $50 for a 20 day deer season in November. Arkansas restricts nonresidents to hunting on their own premises.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Montana
Magnachusetts
Martha's
Aix
Delaware
Georgia
Kansas
Kentucky
North Carolina
Ohio
Mississippi River
Iowa
Kangan
Missouri
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Baltimore
California
Michigan
Colorado
Lafayette County
Florida
Arkansas
Notice of County Warrants Call by Treasurer Cashmore
All registered county warrants are called in for payment on October 20, 1907. Interest stops if not presented by that date. W. F. Cashmore, County Treasurer, 6-31.
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W. F. Cashmore
Poindexter Ranch Prohibits Shooting Fishing and Trespass
Poindexter and Ore Livestock Co. announce strict prohibitions on shooting fishing and trespassing on their ranches south of town. Offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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Poindexter
Poindexter & Ore Livestock Co
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway introduces cooling sleeping car
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Company unveils a new cooling sleeping car innovation replacing heavy woolen blankets. The feature aims to improve passenger comfort during hot weather and will be reserved for use on suitable nights.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Ita
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Stationery
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Bradstreet’s
the Examiner
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Dillon Furniture Co
G. T. Paul
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