Lumber Industry on the Upgrade Prospects Rise
J. M. Kennedy reports a healthy revival in the timber sector as war-driven demand rebuilds mills in the state. Governor Stewart names Kennedy as council of defense commissioner to monitor and liaise with the industry. Embargo lifting and regional shifts boost prospects, with over 1,000 men potentially employed in western camps.
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Montama
Semato
J. M. Kennedy
Stewart
Council of Defense
Ohio
Mississippi
Order of the War Industries Board
Kennedy
Flathead
Lincoln
Northwest
War Industries Board
State Council of Defense
Department of the War Industries Board
Northwest Coast
Inland Empire
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Montana Man Chosen to Move Paris Y M C A Headquarters
Herbert A. Templeton, head of Rogers-Templeton Lumber Co, returns to France to join the American Y M C A executive committee in Europe. He reorganized the Y M C A system in the western war zone and led evacuation planning for Paris civilians during the spring crisis. templeton later managed hotel leases and transport plans for Y M C A workers as French officials pressed for facilities. He resumed Montana duties after the Paris mission and accepted a Paris executive committee vacancy.
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Herbert A. Templeton
Rogers-Templeton Lumber Company
France
Europe
Paris
Hut
Association
Service of Supplies
England
America
General Staff
Chateau Thierry
Carter
Templeton
Foch
United States
Dor
Henry Sharpe
Montana
Ambassador Sharpe
Sharpe
French War Department
James M Reynolds Montana speed king and hazard laden racer
James M Reynolds known as the Barney Oldfield of Montana dominates speedways in a 100 horsepower Hudson racer. He has hit 90, routinely exceeds 100 mph in emergencies, and survived numerous crashes including a recent turtle roll with a Great Northern train nearby.
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James M. Reynolds
Barney Oldfield
Montana
Reynolds
Butte
Helena
Great Northern
Steen
Gregson Springs
Not Enough Money to Pay State Hail Claims
Announcement shows less than half of farmers hail insurance claims under the state law can be paid due to a fund deficit. About 325000 dollars, 40 percent of total claims, already paid pro rata with likely 25000 more, will exhaust funds and leave a large deficit. Widespread crop damage and insufficient premiums this year caused the shortfall.
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Hail Insurance Board
Edwin C Wilcox Pioneer Dead in Maple Creek Saskatchewan
Edwin C Wilcox pioneer of Fort Benton Virginia City and Gallatin City died near Maple Creek Saskatchewan after a life of freight, stock and ranching spanning Montana and Canadian prairies. He arrived in 1868 witnessing Plummers men executed by vigilantes and later built a renowned Dupuyer creek ranch before moving to Canada.
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Fort Benton
Plummer
Last
Edwin C. Wilcox
Virginia City
Maple Creek
Saskatchewan
Montana
Missouri River
Wilcox
Corrinne
Utah
Canada
Helena Veterans Return to Helena After War Service
Helena residents Captain Pete Snelson and Captain Pete Burr Snelson return from officers’ training, while Charley Greenfield recounts a costly trek home from Camp McArthur. Bill Fluhr, state dairy commissioner, travels to Camp Pike leaving Helena in cold, seeking an overcoat replacement.
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Germany
Helena
Pete Burr Snelson
Pete
Wide Pacific
Charley Greenfield
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Uncle Sam
Army
Greenfield
St. Louis
Butte
Charley
New England
Tarnation
Bill Fluhr
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Sam
Mt. Helena
Bert
Youngest oldest tallest soldiers in Phillips county
John Schempp at about 15 years old sailed for France as a bugler in the Twentieth Engineers after forging his parents consent. Walter Day stands 6 feet 8 inches and joined the medical corps for height reasons. R B Morris, 66, is claimed as Phillips county’s oldest soldier, though he appears younger and won't reveal how he passed recruiters.
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Phillips County
John
France
Schempp
Twentieth Engineers
Walter Day
R. B. Morris
Forest Service Announces Three Road Projects Plans
Plan road building proposals from District No 1 Missoula await Agriculture Secretary approval. Projects include West Jetzin road from Yellowstone north entrance to Bozeman a 40 mile route costing 140000 dollars Glacier Park Su road from Glacier Park to Belton on the transcontinental route and a highway along the Bitter Root fork requested by Teton County commissioners.
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Forest Service
Missoula
Secretary of Agriculture
West Jetin
Glacier Park Su
Yellowstone Park
Bozeman
Teton County
Glacier Park
Belton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Great Falls Brick & Tile Co
Great Falls
1St National Bank
Speed King
Fluhr
Pete Snelson
William Fluhr
State Dairy Camebass
Charles Greenfield, Jr
Phillips CO
John Schempp
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