Grasshopper Campaign Launched in County
The countywide grasshopper campaign led by Farm Bureau officials and aided by new supplies begins. Farmers report few damages so far but prepare bait material including crude molasses arsenic banana oil and bran at cost. Community efforts aim to clean vacant infested land and protect crops as hoppers spread may vary by area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sjpces
Farm Bureau
Newal
Ewanty
Mle
Malta
Dodson
Saco
Express
New Saco Supply Opens Concrete Plant with Gas Engine
A new concrete building at Saco Supply Company houses an 80 horsepower Hilsas engine as the latest gas engine trend. The upgrade signals growth, with a Hood of about $12,000 investment and a strong boastful outlook for electric efficiency and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Saco Supply Company
Hopper attack threat noted in wheat field report
An incomplete report mentions W. E. Scheels referencing a toxin or bait worth 32.65 and a 100 acre wheat field under threat from hundreds of hopper insects. The text is fragmented but implies an infestation and planned countermeasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Scheels
Saco man seeks three year proof on homestead land
Ernest Halstead of Saco Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his claim to the land described in his 1918 homestead entry No 048859 in township 31 north range 34 east M M and will appear before W D Miller U S Commissioner at Saco on July 8 1922. Witnesses are Oscar Rouch Al Shaw Alfred L Rentzen and Louis Sestak all of Saco Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Montana
M. M
W. D. Miller
U. S
Oscar Rouch
Shaw
Alfred Lawrentzen
Louis Sestak
Saco, Montana
Notice of Homestead Proof for Greve Montana
Department of Interior notice states Joseph Bengert of Greve Montana filed a homestead entry 050844 for lots 3 4 S4NW14 SW See 2 Twp 37N range 31E MM. He will prove up the claim before U S Commissioner George Greve in Greve on June 30 1922 with witnesses W J Miller Heronimus Leibel Henry Orth and Henry Haukes all of Greve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Interior
U. S. Land Office
Glasgow
Mont
Joseph Bengert
Greve
Montana
George Greve
U. S
Clarant Noes
W.J. Miller
Heronimus Leibel
Henry Orth
Henry Haukes
Homestead Claim Notice for White Water Montana
Maryan Bogucki of White Water Montana announces intent to make three year proof to establish a land claim for WIAW Hypo NEYNWY NW1 NEW Section 8 and WIANWY Sec 17% Twp 35N range 32K. proceeding before N J Brandt U S Commissioner July 29 1922 at White Water with witnesses Robert Innes Bernhard Peterson Howard Tribby Henry Riescamp and E M Kirton Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interor U. S. Land Office
Glasgow
Mont
Maryan Bogucki
White Water
Montana
M. M
N. J. Brandt
U. S
Robert Innes
Bernhard Peterson
Howard Tribby
Henry Riescamp
Whter
E. M. Kirton
Saco man Proofs Homestead Entry In 1922
May 22 1922 Mathew J Adams of Saco Montana completed proof on homestead entry 048729 for SWYANW3 Sec 25 SH4ZNEWY Sec 35 Twp 34N Range 34H M M before W D Miller U S Commissioner at Saco Montana July 1 1922 James E Wightman William Wodkey Douglas Marshall Robert Marshall all of Saco KE M Kirton Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Montana
M. M
W. D Miller
U. S
James E. Wightman
William Wodkey
Douglas Marshall
Robert Marshall
KE. M. Kirton
Register
Fishing Wanes in Local Streams
Anglers report a sharp decline in stream fishing in recent weeks. The reduced catches reflect lower fish activity and ongoing seasonal changes affecting angling conditions.
Local Social Notes From Lower Whitewater Area
A string of community visits and family gatherings is reported. Mrs A G McCord and others visit in Saco and White Water. George Sammons returns from horse roundup trip. Ben Franklin and Rudolph Waal head to Canada for summer work. Arlean Oster undergoes appendicitis surgery in Glasgow with her parents and Oster family nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sammons
Saco
Ben Franklin
Rudolph Waal
Canada
Little Arlean Oster
Mrs. Oster
Glasgow
Rock and Rye on Phillips County Winter Rye
Rock and Rye notes 21 500 acres sown to winter rye in Phillips County this year. It claims no total failure in winter rye and says rye is grown mainly as a hay crop with feed value hard to beat. It adds rye will be stacked before grasshoppers reach eating size and urges continued good work on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips County
Tillage Demonstrations Set Across Six Farm Sites
Farm Bureau announces six field demonstrations of tillage implements from June 29 to July 6. Locations include North Lovejoy Harry Mason Farm, White Water S A Simonson Farm, Valleytown Jansey Tieden Farm, Bennet Lake John Ohman Farm, North Dodson Emil Nylander Farm, South Wagner C Knudson Farm. Sessions begin 1:00 PM with coffee at 12:00 PM and a speaker following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Lovejoy
Harry Mason
White Water
S. A
Rain Makers Report Grasshopper Meeting Sparks Wet Spell
A grasshopper meeting at the Odd Fellows hall led to daily rain afterward. County Agent Stapleton spoke on grasshopper lore and demonstrated toxin mixing for farmers. Tomas Bracken cited Nashua bugs destroying hoppers and preferred live bugs to poison. The note urges another meeting during dry spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
Stapleton
Tomas Bracken
Nashua
Land Claim Notice Filed for Grove Montana Claim
Heronimus Leibel of Grove Montana filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish a land claim in the South half of section one Two 37N range 31K M M before George Greve U S Commissioner at Greve Montana on June 30 1922. Witnesses named W J Miller Joseph Bengert Henry Orth am and Henry Haukes all of Greve Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Montana
M. M
George Greve
U. S
Greve
Mont
W.J. Miller
Joseph Bengert
Henry Ortham
Henry Haukes
Ynot shoppers and visitors report in weekend notes
William Howard shopped in Ynot Monday. Thomas Cue was a pleasant shopper in Ynot Saturday. Mr and Mrs E H Silva were shopping in Ynot Thursday. Alma McMullen visited the Dinnings home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Wallen had supper at the Frank Phalen home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard
Ynot
Thomas Cue
E. H. Silva
Alma McMullen
Dinnings Home
Frank Wallen
Frank Phalen
Fire destroys residence and garage at Davis homestead
Reports detail a midnight fire at Bowdoin and Bjerke properties with Amos Davis residence and Bjerke's Garage burned. The Davis family lost most contents before fire crews arrived. a small amount of insurance covered the building. No adjustment yet on the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
Amos Davis
Bjerke
Davis
Local Socials and Movements Round Flat Rock
Flat Rock ledger lists in town social calls and trips including Otto Carlson to Saco Dell Hodge and family visits Mrs Tieden guests Gladys Tieden staying with Mrs Crouch and other neighbors. The note also records the 1918 flu victim Oscar Youngquist burial ship to Waupeton North Dakota and assorted county visits and farm help arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Hodge
Tiedens
Ben Fjeldheim
Saco
Andrew Omundson
Bird
Tieden
Gladys Tieden
Earl Crouch
Rhinold Rueb
Pete February
J. Tieden
Jansey Tieden
George Miller
White Water
Rosenburg Olson
Karl Crouch
Stapleton
Lon Wightman
Lars Solheim
Joseph Johnson
Wisconsin
Auto
Mr. Johnson
Otto Johnson
Yellowstone Park
Oscar Youngquist
Flat Rock
Waupeton
N. Dakota
Otto Olson
George P. Miller
Monder
Local notices and visits brighten Montana community life
The report chronicles numerous transfers and travels including Mrs. Miller’s nephew Joh Welch visiting from the East. Mr. Bird’s serious horse accident and hospital care. Frank Robinson returning to homestead in Montana. a Ladies Aid party honoring Mrs. Omundson. Mabel Reitan’s 12th birthday celebrations. Norwegian Ladies Aid gathering in Flat Rock with many attendees. Ed Parsons, George Parsons and family travel. social dinners hosted by Hellen Kays and others. road repair work on the John Dartman crew at Snake Creek bridge. and visits from Ab. Swenson’s kin plus plans to welcome Athol Duncan this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Krueger
Frank Robinson
Baylor
Leslie
Frank
Montana
Ladies Aid
Blough’s Grove
Omundson
Air
A. A. Reitan
Mabel
Mabel Reitan
Harriet Gardside
Violet Tollefson
Gladys Tollefson
Hannah Englund
Myrtle Fueglund
Mabel Tieden
Alvin Olson
White Water
Aid
Flat Rock
Elmer Erickson
Anna Wang
Elida Koke
Jones
Jack Johnson
John Thingstead
John Olson
Bird
E. Pabst
B. Omundson
R. Olson
Gust Torgerson
J. Tieden
Adel Reitan
Lars Solheim
Reitan
Manda Torgerson
Hellen Kays
Misses Marshall
Vera Tinney
Edna Fernand
Roy Hatton
Alec Mogan
E. J. Schuler
Keefer
Maude
Vandalia
Prof. Peterson
Nashua
Peterson
Hinsdale
Kre
Albert Johnson
Ole Swenson
N. D
Ab. Swensons
Theodore Thomas
South Genevieve
John-Dartman Road
Thoney
Snake Creek
Rev
Akre
Ed. Johnson
Hatton School
Clair Duncan
Billy
Local Notes From Lare Creek District
Residents report crops thriving in the area while visitors and residents swap updates. W C Utter of Saco was in the vicinity, E O Kirk traveled to Saco, Hazel Utter visited grandparents John and Mrs. McKeage, and Mrs T J Culler heads to California to join her husband with plans to return next fall. Rev Auger of Saco preached at Pianin Schoolhouse and was well received. John McKeage will soon stop delivering mail. Fossum to replace him. McKeage may then handle White Water mail after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Utter
Saco
John McKeage
T. J. Culler
California
Mr. Fossum
Mr. McKeage
White Water
Genevieve Anders Holst Visits Valleytown on Business
Genevieve Anders Holst traveled to Valleytown on Monday for business. Oscar Boe assists Holst after his accident and expects a month’s recovery. Mon afternoon shoppers frequented the Co operative store in Genevieve with Steve Dickinson among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anders Holst
Valleytown
Riggin
Martin Jensen
Oscar Boe
Genevieve Hall Opens With Festive Community Dance
Genevieve opened its new 60 by 30 foot hall with a Saturday night dance drawing a large crowd from Saco and Hinsdale. The event was a social and financial success, with timely supper service and a respected Saco orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve
Saco
Hinsdale
American Legion Post Appeals for Veteran Membership
The American Legion promotes God and Country and seeks ex service men to join. The post highlights unity across all service branches and vows to aid sick and disabled veterans with justice, urging every war veteran to support and join to build the best post in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Chateau-Thierry
Ira Stamborsh
Amy
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Asshopper Campangan
LIGT
Department of the Interior
Ernest Halstead
Mathew J. Adams
Lower Whitewater
A. G. McCord
John Askwald
Dela West
Joan
Andrew Hanson
A. M. Strommen
C. C. Busche
A. G. O McCord
C. T. Glasecock
Lower White Water
A. J. Jones
Martin Hanson
Rock and Rye
Perry Bates
Missouri
Ynot News
Bowdoin News
C. ‘Libby
Irving Millers House
Mary Simpson
T. W. Youngs. Co
Aagard
Jack Hittle
Havre
Miss Schofield
Caroline Wilming
Caroline May
Lewistown
Otto Carlson
Sacco
Herman Knuth
Dell Hodge and
Family
M. E. Cardwell
George Parsons
Mr. Parsons
Lare Creek
W. C. Utter
E. O. Kirk
Mr. Winters
Mrs. Taylor
Helena
Auger of
Pianin
Eden Burroughs
Homer Bailey
Elmer Randons
Art Chesterson
Willow Creek
Barr
Steve Dickinson
Co-operative
Anna Hatton
Agnes Lmraas
Miss Fernand
Nels Hatton
Genevieve Hall
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