Wheat Shows Good Promise In Montana Triangle District
Montana state agriculture reports cool rainy weather revived crops across the state. Wheat outlook looks exceptional with three inches of rainfall in five days. wheat acreage up 50 percent from last year. Stockmen optimistic as pastures and cattle flourish. alfalfa cutting and sheep shearing progressing.
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Triangle District
State Department of Agriculture
Helena
Drouth
Triangle
Montana
Rudyard
Official Survey Shows Big Acreage Farms Profitable
Bozeman reports economic studies of 166 farms in the Billings district by J. J. Bell of the Montana Experiment Station. The study finds a clear link between farm size and income with larger farms delivering higher returns and investment yields. Farms over 240 acres posted strong labor income and investment returns, and livestock density correlated with income. bigger beet and bean acreages also aligned with greater returns.
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Bozeman
Billings
J. J. Bell
Montana Experiment Station
Guard Association Formed in Montana encampment near Helena
A state chapter of the National Guard association was formed at Camp J. B. Erickson. Col. Charles L. Sheridan of Great Falls was elected president with Maj. Dan Noble of Lewistown as vice president and Maj. Geo. Cheadle of Lewistown as secretary treasurer. Maj. L. Moore of Culbertson and Captain Carl F. E. Anderson of Katispell joined the executive committee to foster cooperation among the Montana National Guard, the regular army, and civilians.
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Montana National Guard
Regular Army
The
National Guard Association
Camp
J. B. Erickson
Fort Harrison
Ifelena
National
Charles LI. Sheridan
Great Falls
Maj
Dan Noble
Lewistown
Eo. Cheadle
Maj. L
Red Lodge Rosebud Irrigation Project Nears Completion
The state public service commission at Helena announced that water for about 10 000 acres will be available soon on the Red Lodge Rosebud irrigation project. The project costs about 440 dollars. Work is expected to resume this year on the upper Glendive Fallon project irrigating 5 000 acres.
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Red Lodge-Rosebud
State Public Service Commission
Helena
Glendive-Fallon
Fort Shaw High School Remodel Contract Awarded
A Great Falls firm secured the contract to remodel the Fort Shaw high school building, taking on the project scope and responsibilities for the improvement work.
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Great Falls
Fort Shaw
Death claims Mrs Margaret Deschamps oldest Montana resident
Death has claimed Mrs Margaret Deschamps of Browning who was likely the oldest person in Montana. Born in 1820, she lived through much of the state’s history.
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Margaret Deschamps of
Browning
Montana
Jordan-Winnett road under construction gains rancher work
Construction of the Jordan Winnett road has begun and provides jobs for several ranchers. The new route offers a quick link from Glendive country to the Cat Creel Winnett Lewistows region.
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Jordan-Winnett Road
Glendive Country
Cat Creel-Winnett
Lewistows
Prison band receives $25,000 maintenance fund donation
Warden Austin Middleton of the state penitentiary at Deer Lodge announced Montana's prison band has received a 25000 dollar donation for a permanent maintenance fund. The donor was not named.
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Austin Middleton
Deer Lodge
Montana
Taxation to Continue Despite District Boundary Change
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that the mis soula Lake county joint district remains an entity for tax collection. Missoula taxpayers paid district taxes under protest, and the Missoula treasurer refused to fund warrants from district receipts. The case moved from district court to the state supreme court for resolution.
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Missoula County
Lake County
State Supreme Courts
Missoula
Flathead County
Lake
Supreme Court
Wyoming Effort To Honor Sacajawea Likely Be Blocked
David Hilger of the Montana Historical Society opposes a 2500 dollar congressionally funded marker for Sacajawea claiming she is buried outside Wyoming. He cites Charles Journal and other sources asserting Sacajawea died December 20, 1812 at age 2.
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Wyoming
Congress
Sacajawea
Lewis and Clark
David Hilger
Montana Historical Society
Montana
Hiler
Sacupuwea
Hilger
Ort Manarel
North Dakota
South Ohakota
Missouri River
Chark
Tweddien
Montana Briefs Highlight Local Projects and Political Moves
July dates set for Wolf Point stampede and Circle church dedication. Judith Basin county courthouse dedication on July 17. Next Montana corn show slated Sidney Jan 26 to 28. Indian registrations add 200 names to Chinook voters list. John W. Stanton seeks Cascade county district judge seat. Rainy spell in Browning. Kalispell drill to start by Aug 1. Over 100 workers on Glacter Park highway. two new mining companies in Butte. Shelby paving project at $65,000 to begin. Main street eight blocks paved. Harry W. Johnson wins state American Legion commander in Great Falls. Four Montanans buy 40 acre Kevin Sunburst oil tract for 400 cash. Shelby mayor cites budding oil boom as 10 wells drilled near Toole county seat. Seahey-Opheim extension grading nears completion. freight to run after Aug 1.
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Wolf Point
United Brethren Church
Circle
Judith Basin County
Court House
Stanford
Ylace
Montana
Butte
Butte Til Copper Mining Company
Walkerville
Otisco
Shelby
Main
Harry W. Johnson
Anaconda
Herbert Kibler
Havre
C. BK. Larazle
Deer Lodge
Aimerican Legion
Great Falls
Timestake
Kevin-Sunburst
Seahey-Opheim
Great Northern Railway
Richland
Kalispell Lumber to Open New Saw Mill Near Kalispell
Indications point to imminent operations at Kalispell Lumber Companys new saw mill near Kalispell with a daily capacity of 50 000 feet and a workforce of 60 to 70 men.
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Kalispell Lumber Company
Kalispell
Large land sale tops state records in oil field deal
The Adams Oil company of Minneapolis sold 120 acres on the east side of the Kevin Sunburst oil field to another Minneapolis group for 100000 dollars. The transaction marked the largest sum recorded in the state for some time.
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Kevin-Sunburst
Adams Oil Company of
Minneapolis
Malaria Prevention in World War I Army
The article argues malaria was a major wartime killer but the U S army minimized cases through active prevention. It notes 4 million mobilized 1917 to 1919 with about 15 thousand malaria cases, most from those already ill on entering service. It credits mosquito control, housing screening, patient screening, and prompt treatment as simple, effective methods anyone can apply to wipe out malaria.
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Maria
Makhiria
Gorgus Memorial Institute
Merritt W Treland
United States Army
Humber
Nuilaria
Health as a Business Asset in a Modern Era
Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur argues health directly boosts wealth and labor capacity. He cites millions injured or ill, millions dying yearly, and many preventable diseases draining the economy, calling disease prevention the era's largest business problem.
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Ray Lyman Wilbur
Leland Stanford University
Chicago Association of Commerce
Wilbur
Colonel Carroll Named Philadelphia National Convention Chairman
Col Vincent A Carroll of Philadelphia named chairman of the Philadelphia national convention committee for the eighth national American Legion reunion to host more than 50 000 delegates during the October 11 to 15 gathering tied to Philadelphia commemorations from Independence Hall to Valley Forge. He previously earned a major’s gold leaf in World War I and later became a national vice commander in 1925.
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Vincent A. Carroll
Philadelphia
American Legion
the Legion
Carrol
Phildelphia
Legion
Colonel Carroll
Legionnaires
J. Barton Weeks
J. Willis
Marin
Anna L. Yawkins
Theodore Rosen
John M. Dervin
James R. Rose
James F. Ryan
Independence Hall
Betsy Ross
Carpenter's Hall
Benjamin Franklin
Christchurch
Valley Forge
Brandywine Springs
Carroll
Reserve Officers’ Corps
Omaha
First Radio Unit Granted Charter in Oklahoma City
The first American Legion auxiliary radio unit, Radio Unit No. 300, was chartered in Oklahoma City. Membership is limited to eligible persons in areas without an active auxiliary unit, with radio ownership cited as a membership requirement. The unit will broadcast weekly meetings and Monday night entertainment from station KIJEF, serving disabled veterans with benefit programs.
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The
American Legion
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
the Legion
KIJEF
Mountain Canaries Not to Be Molested at Legion Meet
Colorado American Legion officials received protests from bird lovers over plans to bring Rocky mountain canaries to the national convention in Philadelphia from October 11 to 15. Reportedly the canaries will be allowed to sing in their Colorado haunts rather than be disturbed.
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American Legion of Colorado
Legionnaires of
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Philadelphia
Legionnaires
Howe About by ED HOWE on the Big Town Hall
In a breezy essay style the writer mocks grand civic projects. He cites a small town memorial hall whose size and design mirror grand Parisian echoes. The hall is useless for local needs, poorly heated, with seating for thousands but few listeners.
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Paris
Respectable but Worthless: A Youthful Woman's Tale
The narrator recalls a nineteen year old girl deemed respectable by status yet socially idle and burdensome to her poor parents. She could dance sing and play piano but slept late and married a worthless partner, maintaining outward respectability while lacking real sense.
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Oackeh Min
Quotable Outrage Remarks Stir Public Debate
The speaker laments ongoing outrages and rejects complacency. He criticizes self-satisfied men and notes women critique polite boasts, urging higher standards and accountability.
Literary style and its relation to genius and dullness
The passage argues that style is the essence of literature and that ideas rarely emerge anew. It contends that a writer’s talent hinges on stylistic presence rather than novel concepts, branding individuals as geniuses or dullards based on craft.
Leaders and masses in conflict over reform and marriage
The passage notes that capable leaders fail to gain followers as the herd flees from the best. It observes the middle class thriving while the proletariat displaces it. Writers call for reform for reformers and those needing reform, while an elderly writer questions whether husbands and wives are naturally antagonistic, pondering pursuit and conflict within marriage.
Marriage Isn’t a Solace It Brings New Problems to Solve
A reflective line notes that marriage, rather than easing life, presents fresh challenges to navigate and resolve, framing partnership as ongoing work rather than a simple relief.
Murder in a town near me sparks rumors and blame
A resident recalls a shooting where an assassin killed a man deemed decent and hardworking amid rumors the killer was within the murdered man’s own family. Local talk centers on a martyring of his family and lingering suspicions on relatives.
Pastor‑attorney defends church in court despite sharp critics
A pastor who also serves as the church’s lawyer defends the congregation in legal matters while noting his critics are rarely fair. He emphasizes diligent preparation and steadfast faith in pursuing the church’s interests.
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Cvents
The Good Man Not the Devil in Actions
A reflection on character emphasizing true merit lies in conduct, not in seeking distinction. It urges steady virtue over flashy claims, urging individuals to embody integrity in daily deeds.
Reading Better Than Life: An Idle Traveller’s Tale
An old man on a railroad train confesses he has little to do but read yet finds few pleasures in books or films. He recalls that during his active years he heard men speak mornings that surpassed what he now encounters in stories. Incidents from daily life feel more vivid to him than movie plots.
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W. J. Henderson
Avery woman recalls her operation and post operative tales
A woman describes her long operation and recovery, noting the fashion of dating events by major surgeries, the bragging post operative speeches, ether use, and the doctor’s praise, as she recounts being unconscious for weeks and the pain endured.
The Dinner Tour Returns to Broadway
The narrator recalls four years in hospital service and the joy of ordering roast pork from a restaurant table. He signs the bill as O. K. Revell, feeling a restored sense of freedom like the Declaration of Independence.
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Broadway
O. K. Revell
Forty-Six Years Lived Before Hospitalization Claimed
A patient reflects on a long illness and survival saying they lived four and a half years of illness earned the right to life. They describe blood fears pains and tears paid for the life they now claim as theirs and a sense of achievement and victory.
Senator Murphy Shares Irish Lineage Tale
A joke about an Irish man who travels to Ireland to trace his family tree but learns to leave it alone after discovering enough to spare himself embarrassment. Senator Francis Murphy recounts the encounter and the humorous exchange with Mr. Connelly.
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Francis Murphy
Connelly
Spinach ordeal ends as nurse doubles orders at table
A five year forced spinach diet ends with a new nurse who sits with the diner and orders spinach twice daily. The subject considers how to handle this change and cope with the ongoing vegetable presence at meals.
Dead Sure: William Jay Dies Defending Right of Way
Poem fragment describes William Jay's death while defending his right of way on the road. The verses frame his courage and fatal outcome with a rousing, moral tone.
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William Jay
William
The Classes Differ in When They Feel Tired
Florence Flinn notes a social distinction as she argues the upper class feels fatigue at dawn while the lower class wears out by night, highlighting disparate daily rhythms.
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Florence Flinn
Noted Citizens Debate Mind Improvement Claims
Carroll Me Jomas asserts that minds are improving and cites three people quoting Shakespeare this week while attributing the quotes to the Bible. The remark reflects a view on education and literary sources in current discourse.
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Carroll MeJomas
The
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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