Treasure State farm and livestock purebred herds in state
Montana stockmen push for purebreds as Hereford and Shorthorn groups form with officers led by Hal Ives and L Chatterton. Statewide breed associations aim to expand demand for Montana bred cattle, with other livestock groups active in dairying, sheep, horses and swine potential.
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Montana
Montana Hereford Breeders’ Association
New Breed Association
Helena
Hal B. Ives
Hereford Association
Cascade County
L. Chatterton
Spion Kop
George B. Sim
Townsend
A. B. Cook
Broadwater County
Lester H. Thompson
Bozeman
D. A. Carlock
Carlyle
George B. Franks
Cardwell
Frank G. Doll
Pleasant Valley
Ben Cardwell
Billings
Hal Ives
Ives & Smith
Brady
Chatterton
Cooperdughes Lumber Company
Montana Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Harry L. Summers
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Montana Dairymen’s Association
Campaign to expand Farm Bureau in Montana drives aid
The Montana campaign plans a late November and early December drive to recruit farmers into the Farm Bureau. County agents, university extension staff, and federal officials coordinate to promote county units, local bulletins, and broad cooperation across farming problems and markets.
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Montana
Farm Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Montana State College
United States
Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Acti
County Farm Bureau Executive Committee
Bureau of Markets
Federal Department of Agriculture
Montana Livestock Exports Surge in September 1918
Montana shipped 2 396 cattle 23 decks hogs 1 778 decks sheep 12 cars horses and mules and three cars mixed stock totaling 4 752 carloads. Most was sold in Chicago. U S railroads loaded 172 575 cars of livestock nationwide in September 1918 with a rise of 34 622 cars over September 1917 and a 26 percent gain from August to September.
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Montana
Chicago
Daily Telegraphic
Bureau of Markets
United States
Stock cars diverted to Montana to ease Great Northern shortage
A wire from R. H. Rishton regional director of northwestern railroads reports diverting a large number of single deck stock cars from the Chicago Twin City lines to Montana. The move aims to handle heavy cattle shipments from northern and northeastern counties and the railroad commission will monitor for serious delays to inform Rishton’s office.
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Great Northern
Railroad Commission
R. H. Aishton
Northwestern Railroads
Montana
Rishton
Indians Subscribe to Fourth Loan Sells
Commissioner of Indian Affairs says telegraphic reports from reservations show Indians have subscribed 4.5 million dollars to the fourth loan, bringing total subscriptions to all four loans to about 20 million dollars.
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Cato Sells
Indian Affairs
Two Great Hereford Sires Pass Within Month
Deaths remove Ardmore and Woodford, two legendary Hereford bulls in Mereforddam. Ardmore, bought for 31000 at the last International, sired many champions and was bred by C. B. Smith. Woodford, owned by Col E H Taylor, died in a barn fire after a storied career.
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Mereforddam
Ardmore
Woodford
Pickerings
Col. E. H. Taylor
Kentucky
Bonnie Lad
C. B. Smith
Fayette
Thompson Brothers
West Point
Neb
W. L. Yost
A. B. Cook
Montana
White Face
Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Meeting Abandoned Over Influenza
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows was called off due to influenza, with participation from members across the state.
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Billings
Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows
Cadet Appointment to West Point for Miles James O Connor
Miles James O Connor son of Judge James F O Connor of Livingston receives a West Point cadetship appointment from Senator Walsh. The notice identifies O Connor as a rising entrant to the military academy.
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West Point
Miles James
O’connor
James F. O ‘Connor
Livingston
Senator Walsh
Store Potatoes in a Dry Place and Save for Winter
An editorial urges householders to store this year's large potato crop carefully to avoid wastage. It lists top storage causes such as sweating, moisture, frost, disease, and sprouting, and advises 34 to 40 degrees with good ventilation. It also recommends selecting true seed tubers and storing them separately for next season.
Cattle Bring High Prices From Big Timber Shipment
Cattle from Big Timber to Chicago fetched strong prices with some animals over 200 dollars. A shipper held a 17000 dollar check as part of the sale. Cars were listed for Phil Cook, Bert Plaggemeyer, Ed Peterson, and others.
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Chicago
Phil Cook
Bert Plaggemeyer
Ed. Peterson
A. H. Arneson
William Dallman
Will Gardner
W.1l
Montana Road Data Sought for 1919 Plans
Montana state highway commission asks counties and cities to submit 1919 road and bridge project data to secure federal approval. Officials were urged to report desired improvements by November 15 with December 1 extension, enabling timely government review.
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Montana
State Highway Commission
Secretary of Agriculture
United States Highway Council
United States
Maintenance first in ways council plan during wartime
The ways council will give first consideration to maintenance to conserve completed highways. New construction will be approved only if it aligns with the government's war program or replaces indispensable structures or highways destroyed or damaged beyond repair.
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Ways Council
Coughs and Colds Quick Relief Advertised Across Generations
A long running cough and cold remedy is promoted as trusted for fifty years and sold by druggists everywhere. The ad urges readers to keep a bottle in the medicine cabinet for quick relief in a hurry.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised Relief
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills act to ease constipation and cleanse the body. It touts reliability and urges readers to buy from all druggists.
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Dr. King
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Farm Bureau Organization
Hampshire
J. E. Morse
Dillon, Montana
Hereford
Commission
State Commission
U. S
Carrie Noessesneer Stock Yards
Ateneo Ae
Frank Lemmer
Central Ave
Great Falls
Mont
Grant
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Blackfoot Lans
J. Lee Rice
D. P. Patenaude
Pro
General School Supply Co
Great Falls, Montana
Northwest
P.".w. Murphy
Commission Company
Spokane Union Stock Yards
Spokane, Washington
Rams
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