The Annals of a Rancher from Chateau Montana 1911
In June 1911 G. E. B. writes from Chateau Montana about life in the west. He reflects on travel and perception of distant Rockies near Great Falls, notes an aviator sighting, and comments on westward transportation limits. He recounts a rancher visit to inspect a sheep shearing plant with 26 machines and 4500 sheep shorn. He discusses Montana wool quality and prices, auto business profits between Chateau and Collins, and mentions inviting lawyers bankers and extra cooks as guests.
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Rockies
Great ‘Falls
Montana
Sam
West
Chateau
Collins
Twenty Years Ago Bride Married at American Reformed Church
The marriage of Mr. FR. J. Lohr f and Miss Nellie B. Doolittle was to take place at the American Reformed church this evening at 7 30 o'clock. After the ceremony the couple would depart for an extended wedding trip, with the Thursday graduation exercises of the high school following. The program included essays by Mary Rhynsburger Mina Jongewaard Mathilda Bolks Henry DeLespinasse Frances Bolks Kate Vos Josie De Booy and others.
District Court session closes with probate and damages
Two judges preside as final reports are approved in estates of M. P. Van Oosterhoute Elizabeth Koole Alta V. Blood and Jan Van Oort. Susanna Cambier Arie Walraven Cornelius Van de Steeg and John Patrick probate granted. Jasper vs Jasper awards Josie Jasper $1200 plus costs for separate maintenance.
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Hutchinson
Gaynor
M. P. van Oosterhoute
Elizabeth Koole
Alta V. Blood
Jan van Oort
Susanna ‘Cambier
Arie Walrayen
Cornelius van de Steeg
John Patrick
Mina Mitchel
A. Werkhoven
Jasper
Josie Jasper
Farm and Home Reflections On Rural Life and Education
excerpts from McMaster on pioneer living praise self sufficiency and the farmer's discipline. a dairyman talk warns about feed and milk yields while stressing large cow frames. modern schooling urged to teach rural life and three rs plus three hs to cultivate head hand and heart. recent soil studies question land exhaustion thresholds.
New Jersey Farm Alfalfa Inoculation Breakthrough
A magazine excerpt describes using nitrogen bacteria inoculation to improve poor soils. Dr Bloome shows alfalfa grown from inoculated seed thriving after a dry spell, with 276 to 3 ht dark cow color plants. The piece notes the U S Agriculture Department’s early efforts and the revived interest in applying sanitized bacteria to crops. Three pigs have disappeared prompting concern among locals.
Evolution of Hat Making Through Electricity and Tools
The article traces hat making from ancient felt and fur hats to modern factory methods driven by electricity. It details early labor and craft, then outlines machinery for fur processing, shaping, and binding, including fur preparation, molding, pressing, and finishing steps used to produce durable hats.
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Bens
Sar Iin
Wheat crop failure reported in eastern paper
An eastern newspaper notes a wheat crop failure with references to farm families, bounty, and local figures. It mentions Ral and others tied to the crop issue and questions about yield and planting results.
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Jareelia
Alton
Orange City
Chateau Mont
Inpo
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FR. J. Lohr F
Nellie B. Doolittle
Ians
Mary Rhynsburger
Mina ‘Jongewaard
Evangeline
Mathilda Bolks
Henry DeLespinasse
Frances Bolks
the Lake
Kate Vos
Josie de Booy
District Court
Tri-Borough
New York City
McMaster
Field
Denver Field
Fountain Head
Epitomist
Prof
Fred L. Charles
Abd Mueh
Sie
Pthe
Sustam
New Jersey
Aapis
Aise -Altalta Slajest
Dittogen Bac& Rhed Agriculpral
New x Laboratory
Atienvet “Tilfoger Bacter Tion
Bloome
Wilrover
Toots
United States Agienluat Department
Yyouth
Nuglland
England
Oneen Bieny Beth
Syriais
Perugnes
York
America
Virginie
Dela
Catalina
Danbury
Bethel
Norwalk
Conn
Matsi
Hatter
Qutria
Smusquash
Beaver
Nap
Dereas
Irene
Ruther
Chinery
Aa Ap
Peti
Ayer
Prchindry
Pete Dows
Pcan
Beth
Teate
Ratidik
Vay Bros
Hase
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