New Journalism Dean Outlines His Objectives
James L. C. Ford named dean of Montana State University Missoula journalism school outlines goals to serve the Montana press and people, praising predecessor A. L. Stone and highlighting the school’s strong facilities and Ford’s rich journalism background. He vows to continue service and returns to Butte for a university banquet honoring Dr. Melby.
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School of Journalism
Montana State University
Montana
James L. C. Ford
The
State University At
Missoula
State University
Dean Ford
University
Dean Stone
A. L. Stone
University of California At Berkeley
Wisconsin
Oregon
New York
Chicago Tribune
United Press
New York City
South China
Lawrence College
Pegler
Westbrook Pegler
Babe Ruth
Graf Zepplin
Jack
Diamond
Texas Guinan
the Tribune
Paris
Popular Science Monthly
Ethiopia
China
Butte
Dr. Melby
Professor Posin Appointed Acting Physics Professor at Mines
Dr Daniel Q Posin named acting professor of physics at Montana School of Mines subject to state board approval. He replaces Dr George L Shue who joined Consolidated Aircraft Corp in San Diego. Posin, born in Russia, pursued physics from UC Berkeley to University of Panama and Montana State University. He has extensive research in artificial radioactive materials and holds civil service ratings in physics and meteorology. DUDE RANCHERS CONVENTION The 1942 convention at Billings Oct 30 and 31 will discuss whether dude ranchers shift from entertaining guests to cattle herding, announced Secretary Walter Nye.
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State Board of Education
Daniel Q. Posin
Montana School of Mines
George L. Shue
Consolidated Aircraft Corp
San Diego
Posin
Russia
United States
Japan
California
University of California
Berkeley
United States Office of Education
CAA
Billings
Dude Ranchers’ Association
Walter ©. Nye
All United States silver coins consist of percent silver
A historical note states that all United States silver coins are made with percent silver and 10 percent (percentages unreadable) likely referring to composition standards of the era.
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United States
Those Early-Day Stage Coach Trips Were Tough for Greenhorns to Take
In pioneer days travelers faced rough options between stagecoach routes and horseback journeys. Stages carried mail first and passengers second, with uncertain schedules, tough beds, and meals of bacon and biscuits. Passengers endured dust, wind, and jolting rides while drivers prioritized mail over passenger comfort.
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Greenhorns
Providence
Utah
Montand
Colonel Sanders
Virginia City
Helena
John
New flax developed at University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota announces a new flax variety Biwing with higher quality and yield than current Minnesota types. Result of a decade of work by A C Ary in collaboration with the U S Department of Agriculture and Archer Daniels Midland, Biwing crosses bison and redwing varieties to improve domestic flax production as imports rise.
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South America
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Gopher
United States
Minnesota Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co
Minneapolis
A. C. Ary
Arny
Old Times May Again Come to Park Areas
The horse drawn carryall may return to national parks in 1943 as the Office of Defense Transportation weighs bus service needs. Current summer restrictions in Glacier and Yellowstone challenge traveler access, with future plans depending on wartime conditions.
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National
Office of Defense Transportation
Glacier
Yellowstone
ODT
Cowboy Museum Displays Vintage Brand Record
An old brand certificate found by P. J. Anderson, county treasurer, is on display at the Montana Cowboys Association museum in Great Falls. The record, issued Nov. 16, 1887 to the late J. Henry Chadd by R. B. Harrison, Helena, is described as a priceless relic to be shown alongside other western memories.
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P. J. Anderson
Petroleum’ County
Great Falls
Montana Cowboys Association
J. Henry Chadd
R. B. Harrison
General Recorder of
Brands
Helena
Montana Territory
E. K. C. Foster
Anderson
This Man Should Win Good Luck for Life
Harry R. Ruland of Silver Bow Homes asks what a five leaf clover would mean beyond faith hope charity and love as he discusses luck on a Wednesday morning.
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Harry R. Ruland
Silver Bow Homes
Greater number of AAA women members urged
The department of agriculture urged voters to include farm women in AAA committeeman elections next year and to amend articles to let wives vote and hold office. Fred S. Wallace warned manpower shortages on farms could strain administration in 1943 1948 and urged adoption of at least one farm wife per community and county committees.
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Department of Agriculture
AAA
Fred S. Wallace
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Wallace
Two friends spot a giant five-leaf clover at Silver Bow Homes
In a yard at Silver Bow Homes two friends discover a five-leaf clover under a tree. The clover leaves are described as very large, about the size of a quarter.
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Silver Bow
Ruland
Meteor Showers Explained as Comet Debris
The article explains meteor showers as the trailing debris from comets that have broken apart. It notes that Earth passes through these dust trails producing streaking lights in the night sky.
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Bucking Bronco Coal
U. S. Department of the Inerior
Bureau of Mines
the Roundup Coal Mining Co
U of Minnesota
Cowboy Museum
Charles M. Russell
West
U. S
Montana Newspaper Association
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