Montana the Treasure State of rich resources and growth
The June Pacific Coast Manufacturer notes Montana’s 1889 statehood and vast wealth including gold silver copper coal and forests. It highlights hydro electric power, rapid coal and crop growth, large ties to irrigation and dry farming, rising population and Butte’s payroll while detailing land, timber, and tax shifts shaping future prosperity.
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Pacific Coast
Portland
Montana
Butte
Dry farming promise urged to unlock semi arid lands
The passage argues that vast semi arid lands remain to be improved by dry farming and urges critics who warn of limited food production to reconsider their conclusions in light of strong results and ongoing opportunities. It frames dry farming as a growing science with wide potential benefits.
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Montana
United States
Department of Agricultural Statistics
Iowa
Ohio
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Meyers
Mountain
Agricultural College
Publicity Man to Attend National Window Display Convention
Roy C. Chandler, publicity man and window dresser for Eliel Bros., will leave July 26 for Chicago to attend the national convention of window display men starting in early August. He plans a week at Hart Schaffner Marx and visits to Marshall Field The Hub Rothschild Bros. and others, staying four to five weeks. Chandler aims to gain new methods in the clothing business and ideas for menswear. The Dillon Implement Co. added awnings to upper floor windows and west display windows to improve shade and cooling.
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Roy C. Chandler
Eliel Bros
Chicago
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Marshall Field
the Hub
Rothschild Bros
Mr. Chandler
Dillon Implement Co
Phillips
Williams and Huyck Motoring to Twin Bridges
L A Williams of the Williams Electric Shop and C C Huyck the building contractor motored to Twin Bridges and expect to return today.
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L. A. Williams
Williams Electric Shop
C. C. Huyck
Lightning Blinds Philipsburg Youth in Sudden Flash
Thomas Parfitt, a Philipsburg youth, was struck by a lightning flash while combing his hair at home. He faces possible total blindness unless advanced care. he will be sent to Philadelphia for specialist treatment.
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Thomas Parfitt
Philipsburg
Young Parfitt
Philadelphia
Lightning Strikes Barn. One Horse Killed
During the Friday storm lightning struck Fred Kohl's barn killing a horse while two other horses nearby remained uninjured. Fred Kohl his son and Frank Mauritz were nearby Mauritz was knocked ten feet from his position but escaped serious harm. Mr and Mrs N J Thorstenberg and their son of Blackfoot visited town Saturday while touring the state by auto.
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Fred Kohl
Mr. Kohl
Frank Mauritz
Mauritz
N. J. Thorstenberg
Blackfoot
Short Session of the Hy Council Discusses Washington Street
The Hy City Council adjourned after reviewing bids for Washington street work from Bannack street south to the city limit. Only H J Bostwick bid, with estimated cost near 30 per lot, prompting no action until July 24 to gauge property owner sentiment and allow protests. The Hartwig theater project received pedestrian access adjustments, and Mrs L A Burrows returned from the east with the late Mr Burrows' remains.
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Washington Street
Bannack Street
H. J. Bostwick
Hartwig Theater
Washington Street Improvement
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Union
Colorado
Wyoming
Washington
Dakotas
U. S. Senate
Rocky Mountain States
Miles City
Dillon
A. J. Wedum Lumber Company
Dillon, Mont
Montana Mercantile Co
HY Council
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