Hereford and Shorthorn Breed Groups Expand In Montana
Treasure State farm and livestock notes show Montana Hereford Breeders' association planning growth with officers Hal Ives and L. Chatterton leading. Shorthorn and other breed groups push to supply purebred stock from Montana herds. The drive aims to boost demand for locally bred cattle across multiple livestock sectors.
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Montana
Montana Hereford Breeders’ Association
New Breed Association
Helena
Hal B. Ives
Hereford Association
Cascade County
L. Chatterton
Spion Kop
George B. Sim
Townsend
A. B. Cook
Broadwater County
Lester H. Thompson
Bozeman
D. A. Carlock
Carlyle
George B. Franks
Cardwell
Frank G. Doll
Pleasant Valley
Ben Cardwell
Billings
Hal Ives
Ives & Smith
Brady
Chatterton
Wales
Cooperdughes Lumber Company
Montana Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Harry L. Summers
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Montana Dairymen’s Association
Campaign for Expansion of Farm Bureau in Montana
A Montana drive in late November and early December promotes Farm Bureau expansion across counties. The plan links county agents with the U S Department of Agriculture and Montana State College extension to unite farmers, improve production and marketing, and broaden local bureau activities while keeping dues minimal.
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Montana
Farm Bureau
States
Union
United States Department of Agriculture
Montana State College
United States Government
United States
Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Acti
County Farm Bureau Executive Committee
Bureau of Markets
Federal Department of Agriculture
Iit
September Livestock Shipments From Montana Rise
Montana moved 2396 cattle 23 decks of hogs 1778 decks of sheep 12 cars of horses and mules and 3 cars mixed stock totaling 4752 carloads. The main market was Chicago. Nationwide rail reports show 172575 cars shipped in September 1918 with a rise of 34622 cars from September 1917 and a 26 percent year over year gain.
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Montana
Chicago
Daily Telegraphic
Bureau of Markets
United States
Stock cars diverted to Montana to ease Great Northern shortage
A wire to the railroad commission from R H Aishton regional director of northwestern railroads says many single deck stock cars are diverted from the Chicago Twin City lines to Montana. The aim is to handle heavy cattle movement from northern and northeastern counties and to report any delays for action.
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Great Northern
Railroad Commission
R. H. Aishton
Northwestern Railroads
Montana
Rishton
Indians Subscribe to Loan Fourth Heard on Reservations
Commissioner of Indian affairs, via telegraphic reports, announced Indians have subscribed 4.5 million dollars to the fourth loan. This brings total subscriptions to all four loans to about 20 million dollars.
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Cato Sells
Indian Affairs
Two Great Hereford Sires Die Within a Month
Hereford breeders mourn the deaths of Ardmore and Woodford two legendary bulls whose lineages and show records made them top assets. Ardmore once sold for 31000 at the last International and was grand champion at the American Royal and International in 1917. Woodford, owned by Col Ef H Taylor of Kentucky, died in a barn fire after his owner refused a 50000 bid. Both bulls shaped Hereford history and their sudden losses draw wide attention and sympathy from breeders.
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Ardmore
Bonnie Lad
C. B. Smith
Fayette
Thompson Brothers
West Point
Neb
W. L. Yost
A. B. Cook
Montana
Woodford
White Face
Odd Fellows meeting canceled due to influenza
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows was abandoned as influenza swept through the state with members from across the order unable to attend.
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Billings
Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows
O Connor Named Cadet at West Point by Senator Walsh
Miles James O'Connor son of Judge James F. O'Connor of Livingston receives a cadet appointment to West Point from Senator Walsh, marking a notable career entry for the family.
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West Point
Miles James O’connor
James F. O’connor
Livingston
Walsh
Store Potatoes in a Dry Place
Agricultural guidance stresses storing this year's large potato crop safely to avoid spoilage. It advises maintaining about 35 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring ventilation, avoiding moisture, light, frost, and disease, and sorting out diseased tubers before storage. It also recommends using culled tubers for feed after proper cooking.
Montana Road Data Sought From Counties and Cities
Montana state highway commission asks counties and municipalities to submit plans for 1919 road and bridge work. Officials must provide data by November 15 with December 1 extension to secure federal approval. The aim is to outline essential improvements for U.S. Highway Council review.
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Montana
State Highway Commission
Secretary of Agriculture
United States Highway Council
United States
Cattle Bring High Prices From Big Timber Shipment
A large beef cattle shipment from Big Timber to Chicago fetched strong totals with some animals over $200. A shipper received a $17 000 check for the sale. Listed shippers include Phil Cook with six cars Bert Pirgreyee three cars Ed Peterson three cars A Arneson two cars William Dallman two Will Gardner two duplicated W R Stokes one Isaac Rostad two and H P Franklin one.
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Chicago
Phil Cook
Bert Pirggreyee
Ed Peterson
A. Arneson
William Dallman
Will Gardner
W. R. Stokes
Isaac Rostad
H. P. Franklin
City council to weigh highway maintenance and new builds
The council will give first consideration to maintenance to conserve completed highways. New construction will be approved only if it aligns with the government's war program or is needed to replace indispensable or destroyed roadways beyond repair.
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Ways Council
Coughs and Colds Quick Relieved by Longtime Remedy
A fifty year old cough and cold remedy is praised for fast relief for all ages. Drugstores nationwide have sold it for decades and recommend keeping a bottle in the medicine cabinet for urgent use.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Aids Constipation
A brief old time medicinal note promoting Dr Kings New Life Pills as reliable and mild by Mr Cruggists. The copy claims bowel health matters and waste removal benefits for the body.
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Campaign For Expansion OF
Farm Bureau Organization
Hampshire
J. E. Morse
Dillon, Montana
Hereford
Commission
State Commission
U. S
Hanes
Frank Limmer
Centre Ave
Great Falls
Mont
P. O
Dr. King
Grant
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Blackfoot Land
Missoula, Mont
Sam
J. Lee Rice
D. P. Patenaude
Great Falls, Montana
Northwest
P.W. Murphy Commission” Company
Spokane Union Stock Yards
Spokane, Washington
Rams
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