Montana December 1918 Crop Report Summary
Missoula reports a 9 percent drop in winter wheat acreage from 1917 to 705,250 acres while fall sown rye surges, especially in the north central and eastern regions. Rye acreage rises about 400 percent since 1917, with total rye plantings near 100,000 acres. winter wheat conditions at 98 percent versus 89 last year, and rye at 91 percent versus 90 last year, with production around 17,000,000 bushels projected.
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Missoula
U.S. Bureau O
Montana
Yellowstone
Gallatin
Flathead
Drouth
Bureau
Yanks Occupy 4500 Miles of Germany
The Third Army now controls a strip of Germany over 4500 square miles supervising hundreds of villages and rail lines. The occupation, planned a week before the march, completed without hostile demonstrations, and finished smoothly within 15 days.
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Rhine
Third Army
Germany
Christmas With Soldiers at Front
The president departs Paris on Christmas Eve for American general headquarters and will proceed to the American front. He plans a Christmas dinner with American troops rather than with the commander in chief or other officers.
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Paris
Death of an Aged Negro in Paw Cabin Hermit Life
Detroit mourns Henry Banks born 1789 on a Virginia plantation. He died in his Paw cabin where he lived as a hermit and recalled Washington’s 1789 visit and Lafayette’s 1824 tour. A granddaughter of about 70 cared for him in his final years.
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Detroit
Henry Banks
Virginia
Paw
Washington
Lafayette
United States
Hail Fund Insufficient for State Losses This Year
Helena reports a shortfall in a state hail fund as heavy losses push total insured grain to about 8 million dollars with 2,200 loss claims filed. Farmers face payments near six dollars per lost acre while insurance covers twelve dollars per acre, leaving 405000 to 410000 for distribution after expenses.
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Helena
Bowman
War Savings Stamps Advertised as Good Investment
A brief notice promotes buying war savings stamps as a solid investment. It urges residents to purchase the stamps, highlighting their potential financial benefits and patriotic value.
Why Sugar Ban Is Lifted in America
The U S Food Administration explains sugar restrictions ended as armistice allowed changes in the war time program. By July to November this year Americans saved 775000 tons of sugar, enabling normal use despite eastern shortages and upcoming Cuban and western beet plus Louisiana cane supplies. Officials urge continued waste elimination and note no immediate campaign plan until Hoover returns.
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The
Food Administration
Af Co
Louisiana
Europe
Allied Food Council
America
Navajos Die of Influenza at Fort Defiance
Phoenix report says two thousand Navajo Indians at Fort Defiance have died from influenza according to F. Robbins Navajo agency chief clerk.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Fort Defiance
F. Robbins
Navajo Agency
Few Escape From Colds Warned By Gough Remedy
Many suffer winter colds but those who take Chamberlains Gough Remedy with directions are likely to recover quickly without serious consequence. The remedy has proven worth and is used by numerous families for years with the best results.
Scheidt Bros Lewis Town Repair Service Ad
Watch and jewelry repairs offered by Scheidt Bros in Lewis Town. Prompt, expert service for all jewelry and timepieces with trusted workmanship and local accessibility.
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Scheidt Bros
Lewistown
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