Prairie county uses soil anchoring to curb wind erosion
A Prairie county wide program anchored 15,000 acres of land through community action led by the county agricultural planning committee. The plan cut beachland erosion by 75 percent in a year, earning praise from Montana extension leaders. Demonstration farms showcase strip cropping and contour methods to prevent soil blowing and improve production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Planning Committee
Prairie County
Montana
Fred A. Finch
Finch
Fite
J. C. Taylor
Montana Extension Service
Taylor
Valley County
Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
AAA
AAA County Committee
Farm Security Administration
Voluntary Soil Conservation Association
Balthaser Haidle
Frank Devine
John L. Lindenmeyer
G. F. Strobel
Fred A. Like
Kempton Bench
Broadview
Christ Hjorth
Fallon
Jacob Sackman
Treasure State News in Brief Highlights from many towns
Frost and cold nights dull damage. Musselshell crops forecast best in a decade with winter wheat yields 20 to 50 bushels per acre and protein 14 to 16 percent. Anaconda death of Alma Cowley, 43, after 38 years in the area. Chinook rail tower damage halting two westbound trains. Fox and marten trapping closed, mink and muskrat season set March 1 to April 30. Reeded notes on trout planting in Woodland Park and high school construction financing in Chinook. Tragic drownings in Missoula and Lewistown airplane crash survivor note. Court and new incorporation filings in Kalispell. Roundup auto crash leaves Francis Moe with a fractured skull.
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Musselshell County
Anaconda
Alma Cowley
St. Ann Hospital
Elizabeth Olson
Cedar Street
Helena
State Fish and Game Commission
Kalispell
Oregon
California
Piedmont Ranch
Lake Blaine
A. J. Knutson
J. E. Scheneck
A. C. Knutson
Royal Hedin
Portland
F. E. Nauman
Venice
Calif
Francis Moe
Musselshell Valley Hospital
Moe
Crusher Damaged by Dynamite Blast Near Bozeman
A dynamite blast loosened thousands of tons of limestone on Bridger mountains near Bozeman burying a crusher peat shovel and tool shed. A 300 by 150 by 40 foot chunk split and slid down the slope crushing equipment and causing damage estimated in the thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Bridger Mountains
Prairie county drought management actions described
The report notes machinery removal from the ground and plowing under all implement marks after completing a strip. Caragana hedges were planted on two farms to aid control. Normal rainfall aided blowing control this year, with additional discussion on rainfall effectiveness and the strip program's impact.
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Prairie
Lutheran Students Visit Flathead for Week at Rollins Ashram
Nearly 250 Lutheran Students Association youths from nine regions traveled to Missoula then Rollins for a week at Epworth League Institute grounds. Faculty includes Dr. Carolus P. Harry, Dr. B. M. Christensen, Rev. Harold Yochum, and others. aim to gather leaders, counsel students, and train for campus Christian leadership.
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Lutheran Students’ Association of America
Missoula
Flathead Lake
Epworth League Institute
Rollins
United States
Polson
Frederick Schiotz
American Lutheran Conference
Hortense Hage
Minneapolis
Ashram
Carolus P. Harry
United Lutheran Church
B. M. Christensen
Augsburg College
Harold Yochum
Detroit
Gould Wickey
Board of Education
The
Washington, D. C
R. D. Leohleitner
Los Angeles
Rolf Syrdal
Union Lutheran Theological Seminary
Shekow
China
Jens P. Jensen
University of Kansas Business School
Lawrence
Kan
L. N. Field
Kalispell
Lutheran Student Association
First Entry Visitors to Glacier Park Rise in Season
Glacier National Park reports a 14 percent rise in first entry visitors this season over the 1937 period. Through August 20, first entry guests reached 96 091 versus 83 607 last year, while total guests stood at 117 928, down from 133 792 due to counting method changes and a three day car outside rule. Montana leads, with Canada second and Washington and California alternating for third and fourth.
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Glacier Park
E. T. Scoven
Montana
Canada
Washington
California
Vacationists Get Cops Protection
Dozens of Missoula residents use extra police protection while away on vacation. Prowl cars make additional rounds to vacant homes and no break-ins have occurred since the program began. Residents supply name and address at the police station to receive coverage during their absence.
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Missoula
Harry M. Smith
Smith
Beer Geyser Deluges Bozeman Intersection
A Bozeman brewery truck overturned at Main and Seventh spilling about 11 tons of beer onto the pavement. Rex Sather and R C Lorenger escaped injury as bystanders gathered. damage listed at several hundred dollars with most kegs and bottles shattered or recovered.
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Main Street
Seventh Avenue
Bozeman Brewery
Rex Sather
Havre
Majin
Sather
R. C. Lorenger
Park Hotels to Close in Yellowstone Official Sept 12
Yellowstone officials set September 12 as the official closing date for hotels in the park. Last train service arrives September 9, with motor travel likely until snow blocks highways. Lodges mostly close September 8, housekeeping cabins and cafeterias by September 19, Mam moth lodge August 29, West Thumb camps September 9, Camp Roosevelt September 7, and limited service to continue at Fishing Bridge and Old Faithful as long as travel persists.
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Yellowstone National Park
Edmund B. Rogers
Park
Mammoth Lodge
West Thumb
Camp Roosevelt
Fishing Bridge
Old Faithful
Recognition of Mrs. Elizabeth Peck Honored in Whitefish
Mrs. Elizabeth Peck, longtime Whitefish resident, is honored with a large stained glass church window at First Presbyterian. The dedication from Japanese residents recognizes her years of teaching Japanese women and children English and American housekeeping. Each year she returns for vacations and is feted by the Japanese community.
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Elizabeth Peck
Whitefish
Denver
Millard
Peck
Whitefish Lake
First Presbyterian Church
Tailorcraft Needs 74000 Stitches for One Fine Suit
A skilled tailor requires more than 74 000 stitches to complete a man s well made suit with about half sewn by hand. The article highlights the craft and patience involved in traditional tailoring.
Montana Wheat Producers Seek Loans Without Local Elevators
Montana wheat farmers lacking county approved elevators may ship to terminal facilities for 1938 crop loans. State wheat loan supervisor E F Bullock details terminal receipts as loan eligibility, transfer options between local and terminal facilities, and lists approved terminals and Montana elevators including Equity Co-operative Baker and Livingston Milling & Elevator among others.
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Montana
E. F. Bullock
Bullock
Atnneapolis
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co
Osborne- McMillan Co
Brooks Elevator Corp
FH. Peavy Co
Bunge Elevator Corp
Russell-Miller Milling Co
Cargill Inc
Searle Grain Co
Cereal Trading Co
Twin City Grading Co
Continental Grain, Co
van Dusen Harrington Co
St. Paul
Farmers Union Terminal Association
Duluth
Capital Elevator Co
Globe Elevator Co
Consolidated Elevator Co
Superior
Wis
Archer, Daniels-Midland Co
Equity Co-operative Association
Baker
A. J. Hetzel
Livingston
Livingston Milling & Elevator Co
Markuson Grain & Bean Co
Edgar
the Sweet Co., Inc
Bozeman
Manhattan Flour & Feed Co
Manhattan
Sleeping Malady Hits Montanans
Dr. William F. Cogswell of the Montana state health board reported 12 human sleeping sickness cases in Montana, one fatal, with a health service inquiry into links with equine cases. Surgeon General Parran promised an expert to Montana as soon as available as the disease spreads to all counties except Mineral, per Dr. H F Wilkins.
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William F. Cogswell
State Board of Health
Montana
Cogswell
United States Public Health Service
Treasure State
Thomas Parran
Mineral
H. F. Wilkins
Montana approves longer duck hunting season in new rules
The 1938 migratory waterfowl rules extend Montana duck season to 45 days and raise possession limits. Shooting hours run 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and rifles are forbidden. Pump guns capped at three shells and no 10 gauge use. Restrictions cover geese coot jacksnipe and incidental possession windows.
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Montana
Federal Biological Survey
Montana Fish and Game Commission
Federal Bureau
Irrigated Wheat Yields Near Hinsdale Hit 30 Bushels
Hinsdale farmers report irrigated wheat averaging 25 to 30 bushels per acre with some fields over 30, while drought and grasshopper damage cut other yields. Dry land grain in western Valley county averages 15 to 20 bushels with variable grades from No 1 heavy to No 3. Mer T. O. Pritchard notes high protein content in most grain. A separate item notes German airman Beck setting a gliding record of 87 miles.
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Hinsdale
Frank Gaspar
Western Valley County
Mer. T. O. Pritchard
Imperial Elevator
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Treasure State News
Fort Benton
W. D. James
Sidney—Albert Groskinsky
Buffalo Rapids
National Irrigation
Salt Lake City
R. L. Marquardt
Missoula Country Club
Chinook
Lydia Reser
Everett Reser
Rolla Reeves
Keith
Great Northern
Woodland Park
Ward Buckingham
Public Works Administration
Fred A. Brinkman
Roger Smith
Helena—State
Ruth Reardon
Rex Haight
International Conference of Educators
Victoria
B. C
K. O. Broady
University of Nebraska
Donald Bielke
Walter Bielke
Bonnerslough
John Lilly
Phineas Loisell
Lewistown
Frank Hawks
Newell Lane
Gene Lane
Keifer
Gray
State Supreme Court
Albion State Normal College
Albion
Idaho
LaSalle Extension University
Chicago
Clark's Fork Valley
WPA
Broadway Street
Flathead
Lutheran Students’ . Association
Yellowstone
Beck
Hornberg
Hesselberg
Anaay Shively
Kentucky
Charles M. Russell
Montana Newspaper Association
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