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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
6
In a retrospect of 1924, Montana boasts rising crop prices, restored banking confidence, and expansion in mining oil and sugar beet industries. Despite political campaigns, state authorities prevented foot and mouth disease by imposing an embargo on California shipments early April, with no cases reported in Montana.
The legislature convened in an eight day special session to reenact appropriation bills cut by the governor and court ruling. Governor Dixon had reduced funds, nullifying several appropriations and leaving essential departments without money.
The US 8 Veterans' bureau creates a training farm colony near Eureka Montana for disabled ex service men. Veterans will establish and farm their own plots with land bought on twenty year terms. Banks in Eureka provide generous funding for improvements and development.
Under Montina's civilian rehabilitation law the legislature appropriated $13,500 for this year for bureau of civilian rehabilitation work, plus $5,200 annually from the federal government. The bureau aims to train physically handicapped persons to engage in self supporting occupations, bringing happiness and relief to affected individuals and families.
The Treasure State emerges as a major oil producer with 1924 output projected above 3.5 million barrels. Cat Creek leads at 200000 barrels monthly, Kevin Sunburst near that pace, and Heppwell No 1 opens Lake Basin discovery 35 miles northwest of Billings as five more wells target this new field amid widespread wildcat drilling.
Montana pioneer and former governor Lee Norris died suddenly April 25 after a long career in state leadership. Norris served as lieutenant governor after statehood and briefly governor, later returning to law practice. A vintage Great Northern exhibition featured a 60 year old train led by the diminutive William Crooks, showcasing historic locomotives and the Callan sleeper No 9.
The Land Settlement Congress comprising civic and industrial groups convened in Belena the week of March 10. It outlined plans and proposed legislation to send new settlers to Ventura and to support those already on the land. Resale houses were sent to Congress awaiting farm relief measures.
Montana’s agriculture remains the leading industry with a farm output valued over 145 million dollars. Wheat yields rose 35 percent since 1920 despite reduced acreage, while favorable conditions and rising prices support a prosperous outlook. Flax acreage more than doubled to two million bushels, corn yield dropped due to late frosts, and market conditions remain favorable for continued diversification and scientific farming.
Montana voters showed sharp splits in 1924 with Governor Dixon defeated though his mine tax measure passed. Senator Walsh re elected while Evans and Leavitt won congress and senate seats stayed Republican. The presidential primary repealed and a state soldier bonus bond issue failed amid heated campaigns and ads.
Bitter Root valley oats win best in world while hard red winter wheat from Montana takes sweepstakes and champion reserve titles. Montana earns 68 places, with top finishes in barley, flax, timothy seed, and other hard winter wheat categories as Canada posts strong exhibits.
On August 28, 2030, Butte hosted a convention of the Montana Society of Pioneers, praised as fathers and mothers of Montana. Tom Moore of Lewistown was elected president after a well prepared event by local committees and honored senior members.
Right Hon. William M Hughes former Australian prime minister visited Montana with a four man party. They traveled by automobile from Yellowstone to San Francisco then to Vancouver before sailing back to Australia. They noted shared challenges of settlement and development between Australia and Montana.
Five veteran organizations held joint sessions over a three day period in the Shrine Temple Helena Montana from June 19 to 22. The event brought together members of the American Legion the American Legion nT serene War and other groups for a large wartime veterans gathering.
The waters of Mystic Lake, southwest of Red Yodge, were tapped on September 25 in a massive dynamite operation. A blast hurled rocks hundreds of feet, opened a six foot tunnel over 1,000 feet long, releasing the waters. Over a carload of dynamite was used. engineers claim this marks a landmark in such feats. Montana Power has spent about $2,000,000 on a project expected to develop 40,000 horsepower.
Yellowstone Park opened its fifty second season on June 20 with a simple ceremony led by John Quinn, National Commander of the American Legion. A color guard from Army and Navy, the Citeway Band, and mounted park rangers accompanied speeches by Governor Joseph M. Dixon, Senator Parker, Oddie of Nevada, John Re Quinn, and Horace Albright, park superintendent.
Montana's year long publicity effort shows extensive advertising to attract settlers and investors. Chambers of commerce, railways Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington plan over 1 000 000 in campaigns with editorials posters radio and letters. December dubbed Montana Month marked peak efforts to showcase agricultural lands and lure intelligent settlers.
Two district irrigation schemes in Montana serve 17 acres of Montini tind and 8 500 acres await spring completion. The Red Lovbgrtoecg district in Carbon county and Whitetail district in Jefferson county will boost state irrigation, with water potentially expanding irrigated land by over 400 percent if captured.
About 400 dollars of road building contracts were let by the U S forestry service from Missoula district headquarters this season, roughly matching 1924. The program spans nearly every state region while sheep grazing rises as cattle numbers fall for two years.
The fifth annual boys vocational conference, a leading Montana educational event, was held at the State College in Bozeman from January 14 to 17 with about 1,100 high school boys from six states and one Canadian province attending. Prominent leaders attended the event.
Beets acreage in 1924 reached 39 000 acres, up about 50 percent from the prior year, with an estimated 40 000 acres planted next year. The current harvest produced over 350 000 tons of beets yielding 90 000 tons of refined sugar amid sugar industry development in the Milk River valley and western Montana.
The Midland Vampire Fair at Billings and the Montana State Fair at Helena drew record crowds in September 1924. Governor Dixon addressed Governor's Day at Midland as trophies were awarded in the Governor's Derby. Events included bucking and racing contests and pyrotechnic displays. At Helena Miss Wane Edwards of Forsyth was crowned Queen Montana by Governor Dixon, with a coronation ball closing the State Fair.
Petroleum county was created at the November 4 general election by voters in the eastern Fergus county area. Winnett is named as the county seat and the new county covers about 1,625 square miles with some of the richest fields in the state.
1924 saw strong mining activity with copper and metals price rises lifting outlook for next year. Total coal output valued at about 15 million dollars. Coalstrip field opened 40 miles south of Forsyth, linked by Northern Pacific, with potential 70 000 tons monthly delivery. Butte district led metal production while smaller properties faced price pressures.
Response to civic requests in Montana and the back-to-Montana movement prompts Union Pacific to sharply reduce passenger fares from California Nevada Arizona and New Mexico to Montana destinations.
Havre is designated as a port of entry on the northern frontier for immigrants. Officials outlined new procedures and inspection points to handle arrivals and processing duties. The move aims to streamline screening and provide housing and support as needed.
The federal government has transferred old Fort Keogh near Miles City to the United States Department of Agriculture for development as an agricultural experiment station. Limited funds exist but work has begun and plans call for an irrigation plant and water works to be in operation before spring.
Summer work started on the North and South railroad running from Miles City toward coal and oil fields in Wyoming. The project aims to connect Miles City with new energy districts, expanding transport and resource access.
Paddy Ryan of Miles City Montana won the Roosevelt Hotel Trophy in Pendleton Oregon, securing the world’s all around cowboy championship at the Pendleton Roundup. The Miles City rider defeated a field of top contestants in a decisive event at the famous roundup.
President Benjamin Harrison signed the proclamation on November 8 1889 admitting Montana to the Union. The event is recalled with references to the state goal and the sister states within the national House of Representatives.
The Montana national guard regiment complete largely through Adjutant General Charles L. Sheridan and Major J. L. Bradley of the Fourth United States Infantry inspected the state staff and armory at Helena and most units. The regiment was encamped for two weeks at Fort Harrison near Helena during the summer.
The state livestock commission weighs options for half a million ranging causes harming range grazing and the loss of market for 700 to 900 pound ponies. One proposal is shipping these horses to eastern markets to be converted into dog feed.
The 1924 Montana livestock and livestock products valued at about 80.35 million dollars, beef cattle contributing 26 million. Wood production reached 19 026 000 pounds worth 8 million. Dairy growth continues, butter output up 38 percent in 1923, with 1924 first nine months already exceeding prior totals. 1 5 million pounds projected for 1924.
In Bozeman on Navy Street the Girls Vocational Congress welcomed 824 high school girls from 01 Montana cities. They gathered to study vocations open to women and the event exceeded last year’s attendance.
The 39th annual meeting of the Montana State Press Association took place in Lewistown from August 7 to 9. Officers led by O. S. Worden of Great Falls were reelected for the coming term and plans for the year ahead were discussed.
The Federal Farm Land Bank proposes to establish a number of farms near Tozeman to be operated by ten ants under government supervision as an experiment in settlement.
A ten percent reduction in freight rates on fruit and vegetables from western Montana to eastern markets began June 21. The reform is expected to provide substantial benefit to farmers in the commonwealth.
Kalispell welcomed the Montana Y Federation of Women's Clubs for their biennial convention from August 25 through 29. Mrs. IB Pace of Whitehall was elected president for the ensuing term.
On a U.S. tour, Tsukuda Idauhara and Hi Kato, Japanese electrical engineers, surveyed Montana in July. They praised Montana’s agricultural expansion prospects and were impressed by the potential for power development in the state.
In March 16,000 acres across Teton and Choteau counties were opened to settlers, marking a major public land allotment moment. The action expands opportunities for homesteaders and shapes regional settlement patterns.
In early summer the state Department of Public Health named forest supervisors as deputy health officers and offered health officer assistance to prevent forest fires. Officials expect uniform enforcement by health and forestry staff to improve sanitary conditions at logging and tourist camps and reduce stream contamination in forest areas.
Numerous forest fires broke out during the summer in the western part of the state and destroyed considerable timber. They were kept under control thanks to vigilance and efficiency of the forest officers.
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