State oil royalties boost government revenue in January
The land office reports strong oil royalties with Wildschutz tract leading production at 73 816 barrels in January 1923. Green and other tracts also contribute, with monthly government income under 1 000 barrels on smaller lands. Crude prices rose from 2.31 to 2.35 and may near 2.80 per barrel, underscoring significant revenue.
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Wildschutz
Green
Cat. Creek
Lewis
Mid-Continent
Forest Grove Dance and Show Draw Large Crowd
The Forest Grove event last Saturday night drew a big audience despite a brief shower, with the second appearance of the Forest Grove youth in Alla Mistake. Awards go to Clarenos and Miss Helen Ji for standout acts while Miss Norma Hanson impressed in the old maid role. The Forest Grove orchestra provided music as visitors praised the performances. receipts totaled $56 for the Legion treasury.
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Forest Grove
Clarenos
Helen Ji
Odor Contamination in Dairy Storage
Odors can contaminate butter and milk nearly as much as direct contact. Strongly scented foods should be kept in securely closed containers, even inside the refrigerator, to protect dairy products from cross contamination.
Cleaning soot from velvet rugs with salt and cloth
A reader suggests treating soot on velvet rugs by covering the stained area with salt and letting it stand for an hour. Afterward, wipe gently with a clean cloth to remove the soot and restore the rug’s appearance.
Local High School Notes on Plays Track and Illness
The High School reports Friday labs and a general parent meeting. Victor Koenitz was hit in the eye Monday during baseball. Rita Walker and Geraldine Braniff are absent. Ruth Hanson Katherine Wiseman and Harold Hanson had perfect spelling. The school works on two plays for late April and a track meet on April 27.
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Victor Koenitz
Mary Shaw
Cvanty
Rita
Walker
Geraldine
Braniff
Arats
Li Mo
Lewistown
Ruth Hanson
Katherine Wiseman
Harold Hanson
Grass Range School Student Health Examination Notice
Grass Range school children undergo a physical exam this week to identify underweight and defects such as decayed teeth tonsils poor vision and inadequate rest Reports of findings are sent to parents A diphtheria toxin antitoxin inoculation program is offered with parental consent required Payment is possible for those who can afford it and free inoculation is available to others Cards must be signed and returned by April 3.
Decline in Drinking and Prohibition Arguments
Henry W Farnham argues that nationwide prohibition has reduced drinking and alcoholism. He cites fewer drink cures and lower alcoholism deaths as proof, while conceding arrests for drunkenness may reflect enforcement rather than consumption. He notes lax federal authority yet claims prohibition has achieved substantial progress, citing Chicago as an example.
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Henry W.farnham
Connecticut
Chicago
Corn Prices and Acreage Compare Montana and Richland County
In 1922 Richland county held corn acreage nearly matching Montana's total in 1910. Carn and Ormbay families sold cattle at six dollars ninety cents per hundredweight in the market. Montana and Richland show similar corn scale despite different years and regions.
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Richland County
Montana
Montana Corn Acreage Growth Through Early 20th Century
In 1879 Montana expanded corn cultivation by 197 acres and in 1909 by 9,514 acres. The text then spoils with unclear later figures from 1919, leaving a fragmentary record of continued agricultural expansion.
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Montana
Dairy Feed Corn Impresses Farmers in January 1922
A brief report notes that corn quality as dairy feed shined in January 1922 at Sidney county seat area. Farmers praised corn for cattle and dairy herd nutrition amid local market activity.
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Sidney
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Rae
Enterprise Meat Market
G. W. Davis
Custer Cafe
Custer Inn
Custer
Alice Wight
The
Pioneer Garage
Ann Oring Hotel
Alice I. Wight
Mepard Flemming
Emily Braniff
Siti
First National Bank
Grass Range
Judith Steam
R. B. Vrooman
In Review Office
E. K. Cheadle
Bank Electric Building
Lewistown, Mont
Ormbay
Tana
Apo
Attorneys At Law
Land Office Businass
SALTY
Grant
Undertaker
Main St
Northrup, King & Co
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