Western range cattle prices rise amid strong demand and tight receipts
The range cattle market shows prices 40 to 60 cents higher than ten days ago as Western cattle buyers, including Shonkin and Fort Benton consignors, push for heavy steers at about 4.10 and cows up to 3.70. A robust corn crop outlook and ongoing feed demand point to higher values if shipments stay normal, with lamb and sheep values also strengthening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rappal Brothers & Co
Chicago
Range
Shonkin Live Stock Association
Thomas A. Cummings
Martin Connelly
Alvin Lincoln
Fort Benton
Mont
T. A. Cummings
Michael Callahan
Ayshcreek
S. D
Arthur Finnegan
Pedro
Chicago Drovers’ Journal of
Choice Rangers
Wool Scarcity Foreseen Next Spring Says Wool Reporter
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes a looming wool shortage by spring with Montana and Wyoming supplies heavily depleted. Buyers report high prices and few large lots, while territory wools see increased activity and strong demand for fine staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Montanas
Wyomings
Montana
Wyoming
Algo
Nevadas
Robert Selway Buys Famous Stallion Glencoe
Ranchman Robert Selway bought the renowned stallion Glencoe from horse trader C A Smith for 1000 dollars. The horse, said to be the finest in the county’s Reynolds estate stock, came from Ed Call and is noted as strong and active under Selway’s ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Selway
Dilton
C. A. Smith
Glencoe
Mr. Smith
Ed. Call
Reynolds
Mr. Selway
R.A. Reynolds
Selway
Bain
Sleeping car comfort improved on Southwest Limited
The Chicago Milwaukee Railway will replace heavy woolen blankets with white counterpanes on its Southwest Limited trains between Chicago and Kansas City. Blankets will be kept in reserve for cool nights, aiming to improve passenger comfort and appeal to travelers who prefer a neater bed appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas City
Registry Agent Announces Registration in Beaverhead District
I Chas S Truax registry agent for election district No 5 Beaverhead County Montana opens books for Lima and Dell Mont precincts on October 17 1904 at Peat Hotel Lima with registrations continuing daily 9 am to 9 pm except Sundays and closing October 29 1904 Registrations resume October 31 1904 for those with legal reasons for delay. notices of absence will be posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Chas. S. Truax
Beaverhead County
State of Montana
Lima
Dell Mont
Peat Hotel
Montana
Beaverhead
Patterson Hotel
Dell, Mont
Chas. S. Truax
Dillon Precinct Split Prompts Voter Registry Update
Dillon County commissioners divide Dillon into North and South precincts requiring voters registered in the old Dillon precinct to confirm their residence. Registry Agent Robert W. Boon asks voters who registered in 1898 or later to visit J. W. Morton’s store to transfer names to the correct new precinct lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Dillon
J. W. Morton
Robert W. Boon
Mount
Registration books open for Beaverhead District 8 electors
J. P. Loss, registry agent for Election District No. 8 in Beaverhead County Montana, posts dates for registration at Wisdom Pioneer and Bowen precincts. Registration runs Oct 17 to Oct 29 1904 with extended hours 9 am to 9 pm and a special fall period Oct 30 to allow those with legal reasons to register. First publication Sept 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. P. Loss
Beaverhead County
Wisdom
Pioneer
Sun Rise Station
Bowen
J. P. Losst
Montana
Beaverhead Election District 2 Registration Opens Oct 17 1904
Al Graeter, registry agent for Farlin district 2 Beaverhead Montana, announces registration periods for qualified electors. He will be in Farlin Oct 17–20 Birch Creek Oct 21–24 Bishops Oct 25–26 Argenta Oct 27–29 with daily hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Registration closes Oct 29, reopening Oct 31 for those with valid excuses. First publication Sept 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. al. BK. Graeter
Beaverhead County
Montana
Farlin
Birch Creek
Bishops
Argenta
AL. E. Graeter
Boone to Open Registration In Dillon Montana in 1904
Registry agent J Robert W Boone will open registration books for Election District No 1 in Dillon Montana on October 17 1904 prior to the November 8 1904 general election. He will be at Mortons store October 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 26 27 29 and 31 1904, at Sim Estes place for Barretts precinct on October 21, and at Poindexter school house for Blacktail precinct on October 28. Hours are 9 a m to 9 p m except October 31 when registration ends. First publication September 21 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Robert W. Boone
Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon North
Dillon South
Barrett’a
Blacktail
Dillon
Beaverhead
Morton’s Store
Sim Estes’ Place
Barrett's Precinct
Poindexter School House
Robert W. Boone
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The
Chicago, Milwaukee Railway
Milwaukee
Banner Brew
Blatz
VAL. Blatz Brewing CO
S. S. Patterson
the Examiner's County
Ss. Patterson
Arpollinaris
Bethesda
Arcadian
Idanha
el Plantador
Flor de Erb
Rialto
la Coralina Cigars
Madeira
Gutedel
Burgundy
Muscatel
Catawba
Rhine
Malaga
Val Blatz
First National Bank
Dillon, Montana
B. F. White
J. H. Gilbert
Pen
Salt Lake City
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colorado
G. W. Fitzgerald
Gen
L Ag’t
E. Broadway
Butte, Mont
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ticket Office
Salt Lake City, Utah
Olmsted & Logan
Grocers
Gregg
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