Montana cattle outlook for small farmers profit via better grades
Shirley Ford of the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce argues the war era cattle recovery favors small breeders. He notes Europe’s depleted herds will seek U.S. stock after peace, forecasts high prices, and cites Montana history from 1902 to 1917 showing rising values and growing demand, especially from European buyers, as a lasting trend.
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Montana
Europe
Shirley Ford
Great Falls
Iowa
Ford
Belgium
France
United States
Argentine Republic
Switzerland
Chicago
Mississippi River
Adventurous Life of Billie Cochran Indian Fighter of the North
The article profiles William Cochran, famed Montana Indian fighter, detailing his early river upbringing, gold rush fortunes, and fierce campaigns against tribes. It recounts his use of a Henry repeating rifle, battles with Indians, wolfer work, fort escapes, highway robbers, and his final role as a sub agent on the Belknap reservation guiding beef rations and guarding stages.
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Billie Cochran
Cochran
Belknap
Montana
Bevins’ Gulch
Brain
Henry
Adam Armstrong
Fort Peck
Fort Union
Randall
Ellis
Stock
Sommers
Canada
Lands Pike
Pike Sandusky
Curry Boys
Currys
Landusky
Howard
Snakecreek
Lips That Touch Liquor Cant Address Me Edict Shuts Bars
Hill County school trustees vow a dry era after Miss Laura Lovett the county superintendent of schools criticized visiting directors who drink before or after discussing school business in Havre known as the Paris of the border. She demands trustees conduct meetings soberly or delay talks until after any drinking.
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Hill County
Havre
Laura Lovett
John B. Gough
Anglo American Treaty Affects 5000 Men in Montana
Montana hosts over 6000 British and Canadian subjects of fighting age who will be touched by the Anglo American military accord. After ratification, they have 60 days to enlist with Britain or Canada, or fall under U S conscription. Lieutenant J M Donaldson, leading recruiting here, notes allied forces can mobilize faster than U S draft. He has toured Montana, addressed Rotary clubs, and served with the Canadian overseas expedition before being wounded and returning to recruit.
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Great Britain
Canada
Montana
England
United States
United States Senate
J. M. Donaldson
Wilson
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
United States States
Donaldson
France
Rotary Club
Brandon
Dominion
United States Army
Harry M. Joy
Frank C. Martin
United States Navy
Sugar Beets Discussed by Ranchers in Townsend Meeting
Ranchers gathered in Townsend on Saturday to assess the feasibility of planting a substantial acreage of sugar beets. The discussion focused on potential yields, costs, and suitability for local soil and climate.
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Townsend
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Cochrane
St. Louis
St. Paul
Plains
Salt Lake
Salmon River
Gold Creek
Grasshopper
Virginia City
Bevins
Northwest Fur Trading Company
Fort Holly
Tiger Buttes
Jack London
Kansas City
Mid-Continent
Montana Oil Company
Montana Cance
Ontana
Helena
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