Coal supply urged for Montana as mines, railways plan year round
The Montana state railroad commission urged consumers to stockpile coal this summer to prevent a fall and winter shortage. A new state mining bureau aims to attract eastern capital, while War Savings stamps sales rose to 205 751.29 by May 10. Montana may become its own federal revenue district with Helena as headquarters.
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Montana
Central Accounting Department
Helena
Montana War Savings Organizations
Washington
Revenue Service
Utah
Idaho
Internal Revenue
Roper
Free-for-all in railroad crew sparks jail clash at St. Regis
Seven railroad workers of foreign birth are jailed in Mineral county at Superior after a free-for-all fight among an extra gang for the Northern Pacific. Superintendent W C Showalter of Missoula is investigating the incident at Superior.
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Missoula
Mineral County
Superior
St. Regis
Northern Pacific Railroad
Rocky Mountain Division of the Road
W. C. Showalter
Montana News Roundup Highlights State Happenings
Scab cattle dipping underway near Missoula under state veterinarian supervision. Butte Electric Railway seeks fare increase to seven cents amid rising costs. Montana licenses show 64 of 72 nurse applicants passed. Anaconda Copper Mining directors reelected led by John D. Ryan. Coal users urged to stock up for winter. coal supply a future concern. Headlight and brake laws cited for enforcement. two braking sets and horn required. Willett seeks government pension. cared for in Mineral County. Mild weather boosts crops. showers widespread. wheat in good condition. Simonson buys 100 Herefords for Montana ranches. Northern Montana haze from possible forest fires. Scottish Rite Masons initiate 100+ in Billings. Over 6,000 bushels poisoned oats used against gophers in Valley County. Baxter couple jailed for morphine sales via Canada. 25 miles of North Fork Kalispell road contract. camps established. Bank plans to finance calf pig ventures for youth in Ravalli County. Concealed weapons laws reduce gun carriers in Butte. Disbarred lawyer Sullivan denied bar exam eligibility. Wool clip sells at Great Falls for 57 and a half cents. Army lieutenant in Lewistown aids aviation line. Lewistown may host aviation school. Yellowstone River water higher but no flood danger.
Foundation for a Dairy Herd From Young Calves
The guide urges starting a dairy herd with good grade heifer calves from well-established milk-producing lineages. It compares buying calves to grading up cows, noting lower cost and disease risk, easier shipping, and faster establishment of a productive herd. Emphasizes buying from dairymen, avoiding stock-yard shipments, and using G O D sales when possible.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Origin of Memorial Day and its contested legends
The article traces Memorial Day’s origin from Grand Army of the Republic orders in 1868 and notes controversy over who suggested the observance. It cites Logan and Mrs. Kimball, details state adoptions, and argues the day should honor Civil War dead and later Spanish American and World War I dead, with a growing veterans network shaping its future.
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Washington Post
United States
War Department
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Grand Army of the Republic
John A. Logan
Philadelphia
Fourteenth Street
Washington, D. C
Andrew H. H. Dawson
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Daughters of the North
Daughters of the South
Henry 8. Kimball
West Philadelphia
Kimball
General Logan
South
Logan
Mrs. Kimball
Comrady
Solution of Food Problem in Dairy Sector
The article argues dairymen can extend feed to feed more people without culling dairy cows. It says food economics can feed more, and killing cows is unnecessary and calamitous amid national dairy shortages. It emphasizes preserving dairy production to meet demand.
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Cps
Babcock Test Described for Milk Fat Content
The Babcock test determines fat content in milk or cream and, with a milk scale, helps identify the best cows in the herd. Used alongside the tactometer, it yields the total solids of the milk.
Future Memorial Days Honor and Duty for Veterans
An editorial argues Memorial Day should evolve in future years with involvement from organizations beyond Civil War participants. It stresses dedicating time to patriotism and self sacrifice and honors living veterans who remember fallen comrades as they face age and mortality.
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Colliision
Butte
Belt
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East Helena
C. D. Greenfield
New Revenue District
R. R
News of Montana
Powder River
Mies City
Butte Electric Railway Company
The
State Railway Commission
State Board of Examiners
State Board of Health
Great Falls
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
John D. Ryan
Don F. Kelly
B. B. Thayer
Montana Railroad Commission
Secretary of State
Willett
Lee Simonson
Billings
Thermoupolis
Havre
KE. C. Day of
Valley County
Idave Baxter
Kimsas
Beig
Baxter
Canada
Wyoming
North Fork Valley
Kalispell
Hamilton
Ravalli County
John F. Sullivan
F. M. Fageley
U. S. Army
Lewistown
New York-Seattle
Yellowstone
Publi Press
N. P. Chipman
Andrew H. H., Dawson
Henry S. Kimball
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