Traction Engine Training Camp Planned in Billings
Montana farmers face a shortage of skilled traction engine operators as high wages fail to attract workers. F B Connelly, Billings agent for Caterpillar, organizes a February 11 to 23 training camp to teach operation and repairs, aiming to supply farm mechanics for next season and support war efforts.
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Montana
Army
F. B. Connelly
Billings
Connelly
California
Spokane
Holt Manufacturing Company
Mr. Connelly
Hungry elk menace to Yellowstone farmers near Gardiner
Elk from Yellowstone Park, driven by hunger, menace farmers near Gardiner and Corwin Springs. Charles A. Blackburn, claim agent for the Butte Electric Railway, says elk descend on hay stacks and breach fences. As many as 50 elk, weakened, have fallen through ice and drowned. government hay is insufficient.
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Yellowstone Park
Gardiner
Corwin Springs
Charles A. Blackburn
Butte Electric Railway Company
Blackburn
Why Liberty Bonds Fell Behind Par and What It Means
Purchasers of the Second Liberty Loan bonds face discounts as low as 3.5 per cent on 100 bonds with larger losses on smaller denominations. Over subscription and rapid issuance left markets with more bonds than investors can absorb, driving prices below par. Rich buyers avoid tax on the 4s, while general holders face market saturation and a weaker expected return. The author urges buyers to hold bonds as a test of patriotism and to support future issues.
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Liberty
J. P. Morgan
National City Bank of New York
Speeding Engine Saves Woman in Desperate Mountain Run
A Montana Union transfer yard engine sped from East Butte to Homestake with a doctor, reaching Mrs. E. Johnson in 23 minutes from Butte, then back in 36 minutes. Engineer Charles Frederick, conductor Ralph McLaughlin, and Robert Whalen led the relief crew, providing free service and medical help amidst heavy snow.
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Montana Union
East Butte
Homestake
E. Johnson
Northern Pacific
Butte
Mountain Village
Johnson
J. L. Richards
Murray Hospital
Charles Frederick
Ralph McLaughlin
Robert Whalen
Stockmen to Meet in Helena on Feb 11 to Plan Production
Montana stock growers gather in Helena February 11 with 13 district chairmen to organize and conserve the state's meat supply. R P Heren heads the Montana Stock Growers association as state chairman while D W Raymond acts as secretary. The group will address increasing production amid government demand and a shift from large cattle to smaller herds.
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Helena
Montana
D. W. Raymond
Raymon
Increased and Conservation Committee For
National Food Administration
Montana Stock Growers’ Association
R. P. Heren
Wa Be Oy
Items of Income to Be Reported Under Gross Income
The tax guide by Dave Marks explains items to report as gross income for an income tax return. It covers wages, business profits, rents, interest, estate and trust income, partnership distributive shares, foreign income, royalties, dividends, and life insurance exclusions, with methods to compute gains on property sales and notes on additional taxes. It ends with a reminder to work and hustle for oneself.
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Dave Marks
Vast Montana farm land for sale in Adel district
Classified ad notes 4 440 acres in Adel Montana rough unimproved summer pasture with abundant water shelter and timber. Also lease option for 1 500 annually and potential purchase of about 3 000 adjoining acres with buildings. Price 25 000 with 10 000 cash. balance on easy terms at 6 percent. Additional listings include 0 18 miles from Great Falls 20 per acre, 317 acres near Polson 6 per acre, 52 000 acres selection 17 to 25 per acre, and more farms ranches with terms. Includes contact Hart Hillsbury Co Great Falls E G Fagen J I Bakip Farmers Land Co Lewistown Wilsall etc.
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Adel
Montana
H. W. Brown
Great Falls
Hart-Hillsbury Co
Steele
P. O. Box
Fagen
Central Avenue
Willamette Valley and Oregon Farm Lands For Sale
Multiple parcels offered in Oregon and Montana by J W Morgan Corvallis and Lofgren Agency Great Falls. 304 acres with stock and implements for 16500. 13 acres with 26 leased, crops, cattle and household items. 180 acres high grade land with terms. 24 acre stock and dairy ranch. Montana wheat district lands 20 to 50 per acre. Also farm sale ads and home terms offered by brokers.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
Coos Bay
Montana
J. W. Morgan
Benton County State Bank
Corvallis
Ore
Montana Wheat District
Lofgren Agency
Ford Bldg
Great Falls
Mont
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Yellowstone
Doctor
Homestead
Mountain
Coff
Beinig Coffee Mills
Dept. B
Cascade Montana
Polson
Julie E. Foley
Wistown
E. G. Fagen
Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta
J. I. Bakip
Dunn Block
Judith Basin
Farmers Land Co
Lewistown
Frank J. Lapin
Steele Block
Montana Land Exchange
Los Angeles
Cal
L. A. Hancock
Bartwood Farm
Hamilton
Ao Grant Bishir
Hunters Hot Springs
Ont
Poland
China
Hamilton, Mont
Ogoc Johnson
Dental Brokerage Co
Palace Building
Minneapolis
Minn
Rite Box BB
Manhattan
Lowery Co
Ford
Flaorisis
City Conservatory
Photos
Hotos
Otana
Aps
Teo Toches
Janosrud Helena
Auto School
West
Montana Automobile School
Booth Main
Montana Equity News
News Aper
Quity News
Victor Ario's
First Ave
Charles BE. Hale
Northern Realty Co
L Johnson
WM B
Finlay
PF A
First National Bank
Montess
Ole Leeb Ee
Harley Clark
Rain
Mil
Tod Broek
Western Hide & For Co
Chas. E. Morris Co., Inc
T. Great Falls, Mont
Architects
H. Bhanley
Sam's
Henry Haas
Third and Central
Lewis & Walker
Wyoming
Tout & McCarthy
Batta
F. Hart Caven
Bozeman
Hardin, Mont
Huntsberger-Givens Co
Watt Advertisines
Mont Mont
M. L. J. Johnson
Bankers’ Reserve Life — Strong Company
Liberal Icies
Albert Smalley
Great Falls, Mont
Washington
Beattie
Olid
Am Us
Batte College Telegraphy
Atte
Robt. L. Rowell Co
Cen Ave
Timothy Bar
Arroes Upland
Timothy
Bine
R. L. Rowell Co
Central Ave
South Dakota
Onmattren
Farm Land Lamans
M. M A—Wk
M. L. Johnsons
P. A. Ro Co
First Avenue South
Seattle
Ash
American Junk & Machinery Co
Second Avenue South
Montana Piano Co
Butte, Mont
Hoenck Fur House
A. Rauh
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