Local Valley Notes Report Family Visits and Hay Harvest
A series of visits among Butte and Brown's Lake residents accompanies reports of a successful first hay harvest. Community members include Mr. and Mrs. William Ahders, Dr. and Mrs. Reichle, Miss Louise Beehrer, and families of Gransberry Hartwig and Joy. Accidents noted include finger injuries from a hay derrick and a hand cut while grinding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ahders
Billy
Butte
Reichle
Nick Ahders
W. A. Reichle
Peter Spritzer
Birch ‘Creek
Louise Beehrer
Frank Beehrer
Beehrer
Great Falls
Frank Gransberry
Fay Gransberry
John Hand
Brown's Lake
Julius Hartwig
Bernard Garrison
Lee Joy
Pearl Mittlemeir
Robert Joy
Boundary Fence to Be Built by Forest Service
Forest Service plans seven and one half miles of boundary fence between West Fork Madison River and Centennial valley to prevent stock drift and protect National Forest ranges. Construction led by Ranger C A Joy and Assistant Ranger C W Jackson with Leroy Flick. Arasta Creek fence also under way by Erwin Winslow. Fire risk rises on Montana forests. campers urged to guard campfires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Forest. Service
West Fork
Madison River
Centennial Valley
Centennial
Madison Valley
Bear Creek
National Forest
C. A. Joy
C. W. Jackson
Leroy Flick
Forest Service
Arasta Creek
Erwin Winslow
Montana
Continental Divide
Madison Forest
Ladies Aid trip to Armitage ranch for luncheon
Sheridan news reports Mrs. G W Rightenour describes the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church driving to the George Armitage ranch on Corral creek in Madison valley. Four cars started early and arrived before 11. They shared a noon dinner cooked by Mrs Armitage with help from Elizabeth and Edna. The afternoon included social time and a brief meeting. Mr and Mrs Armitage plan a motor vacation to Los Angeles and other places. F P McGregor employed many boys to rouging peas in nearby seed pea fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
George Armitage
Corral Creek
Madison Valley
Mr. Armitage
Los Angeles
F. P. McGregor
Sheridan
Notice to Stockmen for Dr. Lee Support
Urgent summer notice directs stockmen to contact Dr. J. D. Lee at residence phone 356 or call 174 for urgent needs at Mill Point. The directive applies only for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lee
Mill Point
J. D. Lee
Warning on Calcium Chlorate Use and Safety Practice
A letter from W. J. Bierrum cautions users to wear old clothes and shoes when handling calcium chlorate and to wash and grease leather footwear afterward. Rubber boots are recommended for the job. The supply has largely been used and many workers offered positive comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bierrum
Truth and the seed of virtue in the human soul
The quotation affirms that truth endures beyond sterile silence and is deeply tied to the human spirit. It suggests truth, once broadcast, will resonate and multiply in due time, per Theodore Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Parker
Setter of Forest Fires Urges Caution Across National Forests
L C Stockdale district forester warns that man caused fires through July 10 rise sharply, matching 1928 totals and signaling a risky fire season. He calls on campers and smokers to prevent blazes, notes patrols and possible closures if carelessness continues, and urges permits for camping and smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Forests
L. C. Stockdale
Actsing District
Forester
Stockdale
P. T. A. Conference and Colonial Art Exhibit At Normal College
State P. T. A. officers and Mrs J H Gilbert invite Normal College students to 3 o'clock sessions on Thursday and Friday to learn about the P. T. A. work and obtain literature. The Colonial Art Co. exhibit comes to Dillon Thursday and Friday, enlarged after Mr Johnson spent time in Europe. The Summer Glee Club concert Thursday at 8:30 in the auditorium features varied program and new lighting from the classes of 1928 and 1929. admission is free. The program includes Blue Danube Waltz, Indian Love Call, Desert Dream, Irish Medley, and more with student performers and director Vivian M. Robe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gilbert
A. F
P. JT. A
Normal College
Colonial Art Company of
Oklahoma City
The
Northwest
Colonial Art Company
Dillon
Johnson
Europe
Glee Club
Greatest Migration Of Boys To World Jamboree Camp
The movement of Boy Scouts to the World Jamboree at Birkenhead England is the largest migration of boys in history. From now until July 20 ships carry khaki clad youths to Arrowe Park for a July 31 to August 18 gathering with about 60,000 Scouts from 42 nations and 70 lands. About 1,300 to 1,500 American boys will cross the Atlantic, joining troops from Hawaii Alaska India and the South Seas among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birkenhead
England
Arrowe Park
Atlantic
Union
Hawaii
Alaska
India
Far South Seas
Trappers Signal Flyers Aviator in Alaska Forest
Trappers use smoke signals to convey news to aviators and forest rangers in Alaska. The dispatches report lonely travelers along remote trails and the need for ground updates amid changing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Rangers
Alaska
Stata
Lost Mine Baffles Efforts to Locate Dyes Creek Claim
In Beaverhead county history several rich claims are lost after owners’ deaths or other events. The famed Dyes Creek mine west of Dillon has resisted all searches. Dixon Buchanan of California spent three weeks in the Dyes Creek district but reported no success and will shift his focus to other mining ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dyes ‘Creek
Dillon
Dixon Buchanan
California
Dyes Creek
Air Conditioning Aids Work and Home Comfort Rise
Willis H Carrier’s humidity control advances boost factory and office comfort and soon home use. Advertising and gas refrigeration show rising consumer demand. cosmetics use surges 666.4 percent 1914–1920 signaling economic prosperity and fashion’s industrial pull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Capitol
Washington
Willis H. Carrier
Newark
N. J
United States Weather Bureau
Old Faithful mine linked to Chandler ore by Beaverhead visit
Snyder, an early miner and rancher from Dyes Creek, studied samples from D. Chandler’s Beaverhead claim. He revisited 26 years later but found no mine. In 1926 he returned to the city for several days and learned Chandler ore originated from the Old Faithful mine, now operated by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Dyes Creek
D. Chandler
Chandler
Old Faithful
Horses shipped to packing plant from Ditty herd at Butte
About ten carloads of range horses were shipped Monday to the packing plant at Butte. The unbroken stock has little value beyond canning uses and is part of the George Ditty band, shipped by Carl Hartwig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Carl Hartwig
George Ditty
Banked car mileage riddle hints at morning check
Read speedometer showing 80 miles to gauge if the car was used while parked. The note suggests verifying whether anyone else drove it during the night.
Maintain Control at Grade Crossings and Vehicle Balance
The text warns motorists to avoid drawing attention to their cars at night and to keep tires evenly inflated to maintain balance and steerage. It notes that improper inflation causes squeaks and poor handling, and claims trains often cause accidents at grade crossings, urging drivers to approach with alert eyes and full control to prevent collisions.
Frying Ham and Bacon Cooking Guide
Simple cooking tips warn against high heat when frying ham or bacon. Start in a cold pan over moderate heat and cook slowly. Remember to check and replace the oil filter roughly every 10 000 miles as it clogs. Driving tips suggest crossing obstructions diagonally to avoid the hazard.
Dominion experiment farms vital to Pacific coast resources
A reshaped report notes Canada’s Agricultural Department and Natural Resources division advancing experimental farms along the Pacific coast. Officials stress the program aims to map resources, support fisheries, and boost regional research through coordinated land use and scientific trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Rperimental Farms
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Archie
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Gray
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Picnic Springs
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Jacqueline
Minneapolis
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Kathyleen
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A. H. Handy
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Elda Pulley
Egin
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Betty Barnett
Idaho Falls
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Fred Hanson
Kenney’s
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Victor Harrison
Sims Glee Club
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Friml
Margaret Knudsen
Josephine Michel
Gertrude Foster
Sheik
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Doris Frost
Mary Williams
Dorothyy Langdorf
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Minnetonka
Lieurance Normal College
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Whitetail
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Klein
Jeannette Bell
Willow Creek
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Altos
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Belfry
Gwendolyn Matkin
Redstone
Bozeman
Genevieve Silk
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International Binder
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Mae
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Dorothy Gray
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