G N Starts Work as Two Rail Lines Race to Build
Great Northern contractors unload two cars of horses and a car of mules for grade work on the Plentywood Scokey extension. Construction to begin about 30 miles west. Indications show both the G N and Soo Line may operate this year. rumors say Soo could face delays on the Canadian border.
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Great Northern
Plentywood-Scokey
Soo Line
G. N
Soo
Plentywood Herald
Montana State Normal Opens June 10 for Twelve Week Session
Dillon Montana April 29 1918 The Montana State Normal College summer cession begins Tuesday June 10 and runs twelve weeks Candidates preparing for teachers organizations gain access to thorough courses and statewide credit acceptance in lieu of exams Normal College credits count statewide Lectures by noted educators will be offered Regular college faculty conduct most classes Enroll for diploma or to earn credits in three and four year programs Dormitories provide moderate priced board and lodging
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Dillon
Montana
Montana State Normal College
Norman College
Normal College
Freezing Method Lets Shipping Live Fish Multiply
Messrs Mir and Audige use a Pictet inspired technique to freeze live fish in ice blocks. Water is reduced by pressurized oxygen, preserving respiration. Fish thaw slowly over about ten hours, easing transport in refrigerator cars with minimal ice and no costly gear.
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Messrs
Mir
Audige
Pictet
Federal law bans killing migratory birds across the United States
The text argues a federal law now classifies wild ducks and other migratory birds as protected, with a $100 fine and up to ninety days in jail for violations. It predicts state laws cannot override the federal rule and warns hunters may be criminalized for duck shooting nationwide.
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Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Cincinnati
Congress
Montana
The Gas Bugsy Psalm of the Automobile Owner
The piece lampoons car ownership and driving habits with biblical cadence. It portrays the owner’s pride in his vehicle, the toil of maintenance, and the perils of road life ending with a flawed driver named LJennis in an exaggerated critique labelled Ex change.
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Eli
Jakes
Ljennis
Poor Attendance at Weekly Shoot Capped by Nearby Game
Attendance sagged at the weekly shoot as many boys left to watch Saco vs Glasgow in Glasgow. Steele and Bridgham staged an exciting lead chase with final scores noting W Harris 160 W 4K Bridgham 12 Mack Blue 10 Geo Steele 12 and F M Vagg 4.
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Glasgow
Saco
Steele
Bridgham
W. Harris
Mack Blue
Geo. Steele
F. M. Vagg
Farming Under Water Oyster Farms Run By Steam Power
Farmers operate 20000 acres of salt water oyster grounds beneath 40 to 60 feet of water. Crops are grown and harvested entirely by steam powered vessels able to catch 1200 bushels per hour. Advertisements tout pure bred poultry stock priced at 1.25 per 15 and 5.00 per 100 with Buff Orpingtons available after April 10 from H I Eline in Saco.
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the River Press
Plymouth Rocks
H. I. Eline
Saco
Early sowing advised for flax and odd marriage tips float in Kansas City
Professor H. St Bolly of North Dakota State College warns sowing from May 1 to 15 or May 1 to June 19 yields better flax seed. He notes June sowing brings heat and poor seed formation. A Kansas City notice reports W. W. divorce proctor and Miss M. Masquen marriage with light marriage advice.
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H. ST. Bolly
State Agricultural College
Fargo N. 10
Dakotas
Kansas City
W.W
M. Masquen
Wright
Tie
Saco nine Vanquished Twice by Glasgow on Road
Glasgow defeated Saco 4 to 3 in game one and 8 to 2 in game two on Glasgow’s diamond. No Glasgow batter reached first until the seventh inning. Saco’s lack of practice noted, with encouragement to practice more.
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Saco
Glasgow
Ouream
Loans. Money to loan on land in Glasgow Montana
A local loan notice offers money to loan on land in Glasgow Montana. The brief ad indicates available capital and location for property owners seeking financing.
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Glasgow, Mont
Harrow Grain Now to Preserve Moisture if Dry Season Hits
Northwest farmers urged to harrow grain with spike teeth turned back as seeding ends. Timely harrowing protects soil moisture, reduces weeds, and benefits yield. advise repeated pass until grain reaches three inches, especially during dry years.
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Northwest
Offgerain
Bread From Potatoes Becomes German Innovation
Germany faces potato surplus with 436 factories making fodder, alcohol, starch and yellowish white flour. Bakers blend this flour with wheat and rye to bake bread said to be tasty, digestible, and longer lasting than usual bread.
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Germany
Washington winter apples bargain per box
Advertisement notes apples available while supply lasts at 1.50 per box from Suco Mere Co.
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Washington
Suco Mere. Co
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