Supreme Court rules two per cent beverages illegal
The Montana Supreme Court decides near beer under two per cent alcohol cannot be legally sold, affirming the Silver Bow county ruling in a case brought by Centennial Brewing of Butte. Justice Holloway states ardent spirits and spirituous liquors cover all beverages, and the prohibition applies to any drink used as a beverage regardless of content.
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Hielena
State Supreme Court
District Court of
Silver Bow County
Centennial Brewing Company
Butte
Holloway
Supreme
Montana Ranks Tenth On War Savings List
Montana reports 6 501 509 in War Savings and Thrift stamps from sale start to year end. Per capita figure reaches 13 75 with $705 782 sold in December and 149 per person. State aims to organize War Savings societies across schools as director Spencer and Miss May Trumper push statewide participation.
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Butte
Montana
James R. Spencer
State
War Savings Headquarters
Spencer
War Savings Societies
May Trumper
Ten Montana counties may lose their agents
Bozeman Ten of the twenty three Montana counties now employing county agricultural agents may lose these workers this year unless the state provides added funds for retention. The notice cites a reduced national appropriation for county work and warns home demonstration agents face similar losses unless state funding preserves current levels. Agriculturists statewide strive to avert staff cuts and keep extension into new counties.
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Bozeman
Montana
Montana State College of Agriculture
Washington
Road funds set for Montana highways in federal plan
Forestry officials announce about 525000 dollars in federal money will fund road projects in Montana under preapproved plans. The program targets maintenance and improvements across the state, aligning with national infrastructure aid.
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Missoula
Montana
Red Cross Plans Dance to Buy Soldier Suits
Custer county Red Cross chapter in Miles City will host a dance to raise funds for a revolving fund supplying returned soldiers with civilian attire. War department rules prevent ex servicemen from wearing uniforms at work, and many men cannot afford civilian suits.
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Miles City
Custer County
The
Red Cross
War Department
Healing the Hurts of Men Disabled in Service
President Wilson urges full government support for disabled veterans. The federal board for vocational education coordinates rehabilitation, training in 27 occupations, and financial aid for tuition books and living costs during schooling. Nearly 200,000 disabled veterans receive treatment. many trained near home in industrial schools colleges and shops nationwide.
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Wilson
Federal Board of Vocational Education
War and Navy Departments
Federal Board For Vocational Education
United States of America
Avery
Congress
Federal Board
Military
Naval Service
United States
Bureau of War Risk&surance
Ficer
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Employment Service
Department of Labor
Government support on training for veterans explained
The article details monthly allowances for dependents of veterans during training, with different sums for married couples and families. It warns about confusing compensation with insurance payments, notes continued benefits after training, and describes Red Cross assistance to ensure proper rights and job placement.
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Red Cross
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Washington
Federal Board of the
Sheep as Weed Destroyers in Farm Fields
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, sheep are highlighted as effective weed destroyers. They can be moved between fields, weed fence rows, and even enter corn fields after planting to trim weeds and lift stalks without injuring crops. Fenced enclosures and stout corner posts aid confinement. Sheep outperform goats for this task due to easier containment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Advantages of Farm Mule In Work and Care
The mule offers practical benefits for farm work. It withstands heat better, slows in hard heat, and is safer for careless drivers. It uses less grain, consumes roughage, has fewer digestive issues, and depreciates less with age and wear than a horse.
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Horce
Protect cattle in winter period
During winter beef steers should be kept in a dry lot with a north windbreak or free access to an open shed. In the South weather alone may not justify open sheds but sheds save feed and manure and protect pastures from tramping. Breeding animals may need more protection during severe weather than an open shed provides.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Convenient Food for Hogs
The article argues hog comfort and profit depend on a suitable balanced ration not mere convenience. It suggests feeding brood sows over winter with ample alfalfa from a rack, echoing farm practice advice of orderly forage use.
Regulating Necessary for Spring Milking Schedules
Guidance warns that evening milking should not be left to women or done after dark. Delays can halt milk flow, making later grain costs double. Emphasis on maintaining consistent, timely milking to avoid financial loss.
Problems in Winter Feeding for Dairies
The article analyzes winter feeding challenges for cows, stressing two key goals: meeting cows' palatable nutrient needs while keeping costs affordable. It advocates growing roughage on the farm and saving on freight, notes the importance of succulent feed, and identifies silage as the dominant winter source, especially high yield corn silage in intensive systems.
Roots for Seeding Cattle Feeding
The article explains root crops as succulent feeds for cattle. Mangel wurzels yield the most per acre, with beets turnips and carrots as alternatives. Turnips should be fed after milking to avoid affecting milk flavor.
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United States Department of Ariculture
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