Weather and society notes span early Montana life
A collection of items covers politics warnings and curiosities in Montana. Items mention earthquakes in Washington and a future English king, oddities like six fingered fingerprints, a Forestry Department truck in town, and a fatal Arkansas plane crash. Weather reports warn of blizzards and sweltering extremes in the north and southwest. The porcupine threat to forests prompts removal plans, while a long report explains delays in state certified butter and inspection work for Montana creameries. 20 years ago notes recount a blizzard, train service disruption, and a basketball victory.
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Montana
State Department of Agriculture
Department
A. P. Bruce
J. A. ‘Nelson
State College
the Tribune
Butte
Lima
Beaver Canyon
Beaverhead County
Butte Central
Shelterbelt planting shows steady rise in Montana
Montana reports rising shelterbelt activity with 629 farmers supplied 206 585 trees from Montana State University nursery since 1927. 1 595 467 trees have been issued to applicants via county extension agents, enough to plant about 8190 acres. Grasshopper numbers expected to surge in 1936 based on egg surveys across multiple counties.
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Byer
Montana
EB. EY
Tenacy Extension Horticulturist
Forest Nursery
Montana State University
Missoula
Isaac
A. L. Strand
Montana State College
Park
Stillwater
Petroleum
Wheatland
Sweet Grass
Carbon
Big Horn
Treasure
Custer Counties
Snow Blockade Paralyzes Rail Lines in 1887 Tribune Note
The 49 year old Tribune account recalls a snow blockade that stalled trains for days and caused food shortages. It mentions the need for a traffic officer in Dillon, with cutters and bobsleds increasingly common and hitching racks inadequate. Drivers are urged to slow down on crowded streets.
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the Tribune
Dillon
Evithin
Bute correspondent notes early horseless carriage plans and local items
In Butte, Matt Orr bought two heavy bicycles with a coupling to convert into a two horse power gasoline engine driven horseless carriage. F. M. Cunnard sold 1,800 head of sheep at $1.80 per head. Fred Dingley broke his leg when a wagon overturned. The city hall wires for electric lights. Clarence Axe injured helping brick a school well by a windlass handle.
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the Tribune
Butte
Matt Orr
F. M. Cunnard
Fred Dingley
Clarence Axe
Pea Growers of County Organize in Beaverhead Valley
About 60 county ranchers joined to form the Beaverhead Valley Pea Growers association at Beaverhead city hall. Talks by T R Hebdon of Idaho and D Loosli of Ashton explained the group’s work with the Intermountain and Upper Snake River Valley associations. Officers will be elected soon. Martin Thompson presided and Maynard Lovell was elected secretary.
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Beaverhead Valley
Seed ‘Pea Growers’ Association
T. R. Hebdon
Rgby
Idaho
Intermountain Association
Upper
Snake River Valley
Pea ‘Growers’ Association
D. Loosli
Ashton
Martin Thompson
Maynard Lovell
Missoula
New Management at Metlen Hotel Dillon
The Metlen hotel in Dillon passes from long time manager George Majin tor to new proprietor Hortense McLeod. McLeod plans extensive interior improvements and invites travelers and locals to use the historic hostelry as their headquarters.
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Metlen
Dillon's
George Majin
Hortense’ McLeod
Uittier
Wool industry leaders highlight fleece prizes and range program
Gilbert addresses Montana wool growers at a convention praising champion fleece wins by Hahn and others. He proposes range improvement through soil data, water development, reseeding with crested wheat-grass, and grazing associations. He opposes a stockyard fee and urges 10-cent contributions from wool sales to fund promotion. Stebbins reports on association finances.
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Gilbert
J. H ‘Hahn
Braid
Department of Interior
Forest Service
Indian Service
Montana
Monntana Association
Murray TE. Stebbins
Helena
Panther Patrol Meeting Notes and Field Day Prep
The Panther Patrol held a Tuesday meeting, read and approved minutes, practiced their patrol yell, worked on a knot board at the assistant patrol leader's home, and Wallace McMannis recorded the notes. The Butte club invites members of the local Business and Professional Women to an Emblem breakfast next Sunday at 1 o'clock. interested members should notify Dora Smith.
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Panther Patrol
Wallace McMannis
Women’s’ Club
Butte Club
Otten
Dora Smith
Beavers win big 44 to 15 over Virginia City
Local teams report Beavers triumph 44 to 15 as Beaverettes and boys teams also score wins amid Saturday night action in Beaverhead County. Creditors urged to present claims in Claude Hodges estate in Dillon Montana before four months from first publication. Administratrix Addie Hodges signs notice of application.
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Beavers
Virginia City
Beaverettes
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Montana
Beaverhead
Claude Hodges
J. E. Kelly
Dillon
Addied Hodges
Evan N. Jones
Aaid
Wisdom
County of
Township 4
Township 5
Beaverhead County
Eugene
Favre
Jorgenson
Henry
G. “Rodgers
Dillon, Montans
John Beatty
Tracaina
Erthead County
Beaverbeal County
Pederson Brothers heirs seek land claim clarification
Notice from the Department of the Interior listing land parcels in Section 5 and 83 and surrounding quarters in Town- South Range 12 West for the Pedersen family. The claim involves tax or deed costs totaling $69.00 plus review and related charges. Dated January 7, 1936.
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Keat
Southyard
All & Town
George Pedersen
Williame
Pedersen Ralph Pedersen
Pederson Brothers Grant
Montana
Beaverhead
Dillon
William ‘Pedersen
Ralph Pedersen
Pedersen Brothers Grant
Civil Service Examinations for Forest and Road Positions
The U S Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams for Forest and Field Clerk Road Foreman and related roles in the U S Forest Service and Bureau of Public Roads across Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington. Applications must be filed by January 28 1936 with the 11th U S Civil Service District Seattle.
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Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission
U. S. Forest Service
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
U.S. Civil Service District
Federal Office Building
Seattle
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
11Th
Federal Office
Mizpah Eastern Star Past Matrons Host New Member
Mrs. Carl Hansen and Mrs. O. M. Best entertained Mizpah Chapter Past Matrons Monday at Miss Clara Plant’s home. Miss Georgia Mathews presided, greeting new member Mrs. Hazel Tash. Mrs. Best read a poem for Mrs. Tash. she responded graciously. An evening of cards followed by refreshments.
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Carl Hansen
0. M. Best
Mizpah
Order of the Eastern Star
Clara Plant
Georgia Mathews
World Wide Theatrical Agency Promotes Global Shows
The agency offers staging for stage, screen, radio, and events with talent for any occasion. Licensed and bonded agents operate from 11 Turk Street San Francisco California, with affiliations in major cities and telephone listings Grace Stone 2882 and Ordway 728.
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World Wide Theatrical Agency
Turk Street
San Franisco
Calif
U. 8
Graystone
PhD
Ordway
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THE
American Press Association
King George
Powers That Be
Federal
England
Edward VIII
America
Canadians
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Forestry Department
Arkansas
Big Hole Basin
Centennial Valley
H. T. Poindexter
Resettlement Administration
Malta
Miles City
Tribune
PEA Growers OF County Organize
Metlen Hotel
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Department of the Interior
Great Falls
Joseph M. Yurkanis
Sionisstens
H. E
Swksew
EYNEX
Pnemsea
Ising
Thos. F. Corbally, Reglater
Anna M. Blinn
Gladys Union Minor
Clark V. Huntley
Gladys Huntley
Sbove
Dillon Tribune
Fred Rife
Francis J. Gethaus
Lez
Court OF the
Gladys J. Jorgenson
Montane
Gen. Sein
Francia J. Gelhaus
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