Indian Department Head Visits Fort Peck Reservation
Commission Chas H Burke of Pierre 8 D appointed by President Harding to head the Indian department visited Fort Peck and met with the Wolf Point sub agency. He heard grievances from prominent Indians on land appraisals revenue sources and road and telegraph line practices. He defended policy, urged cooperation, and predicted a fair administration, with Supt. Kitch chosen for proven ability.
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Chas. H. Burke
Pierre
Harding
Cato Sells
Indian Department
Fort Peck Reservation
Wolf Point
Mr. Roberts
James B. Kitch
Peacore
Joe Culbertson
B. F. Roth
Poplar
Missouri
Commissioner Burke
Supt Kitch
Missouri River
United States
Congress
Department
Supt
Kitch
Burke
Woodpeckers Last Call for Breakfast at Liberty
During filming of The Brute Master at Liberty theatre Aug 18 and 19 Hobart Bosworth recounts amusing incidents in Big Bear Valley. Actor recalls a piquant happening from the Bosworth starring vehicle with J Parker Read Jr company.
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Liberty
Reach Agreement on Threshing Rates at Bainville Meet
At a Bainville gathering for farmers and threshermen a committee of five from each side set threshing prices for fall. Farmers favored 14 cents wheat, 9 cents oats, 10 cents barley with cook car. threshermen pushed 16 cents wheat and rye, 10 cents barley and oats with cook car. No hourly rates. daily limits set at four dollars for men and six dollars for man and team. Oscar Nelson re elected president. John Dunbar secretary. A cost study committee will report next.
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Bainville
Nelson
Leeson
Johnson
Dunbar
Blair
Lowe
Hinze
Smith
Torgenson
Tripp
Farmers Committee On
Oscar Nelson
John Dunbar
Froid
Judge Charles Gordon and Belle Buckman wed in Great Falls
Judge Charles Gordon and Belle Buckman were married at 3 00 PM August 9 by Judge Wilson in Great Falls. They traveled there on No 1 Sunday and returned as husband and wife this morning. Both are well known locally and plan to set up housekeeping soon.
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Charles Gordon
Belle Buckman
Great Falls
Wilson
Gordon
Trash burner built on street side by E L Shipman
E L Shipman constructed a concrete trash furnace on the south side of the alley at the north end of a lot owned by J F Cook in the east half of Block 13. The project faced concerns over safety devices on the north side of the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Shipman
Eee
J. F. Cook
Garfield County Seeks Outlet For Her Grain
Charles P. Cotter assistant attorney general of Montana reports Garfield county farmers face long hauls for 3 000 000 bushels of wheat. Plan to ship via Missouri river barges to Wolf Point and build an elevator to load Great Northern cars faces finance and navigation hurdles. Some wheat is already hauled to Miles City.
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New
Missouri
Wolf Point
Charles P. Cotter
Montana
Helena
Garfield
Cotter
Garfield County
Jordan
Musselshell River
Miles City
Missouri River
Great Northern
North Country trip proves mammoth crops on farm tour
An editor’s 75 mile circuit through the Northeast reveals widespread bumper yields. At Winship, Hominghaus, Wagaman, and Carroll farms, wheat in shock, strong corn, and thriving gardens are noted, with farmers reporting thriving crops despite dry seasons. Lustre area beyond Volt shows extensive wheat and oats fields, and local households celebrate rich harvest potential.
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Herald Office
Montana
Lustre Growth Hoped With Rail Access At Wolf Point
Mr. Dick notes Lustre is growing with grain yields of 430 to 435 bushels per acre in some cases. H H Beese arrives from Frazer and opens a blacksmith shop. The postmaster believes a railroad to exit the main line at Wolf Point would spur further development. Beyond lies Cottonwood country with sheep and a herd of horses from Steve Marmon ranch. The appeal urges exploration of the area to strengthen faith and optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Marmon
Indian Boy Suffers Broken Leg In Street Accident
Lonnie Weeks about ten is struck by a Ford driven by a young Vinson while crossing Main and Third. The car’s steering problems caused it to ram a concrete guide sign, breaking both bones above the ankle. He received treatment from Dr. DeWane and is progressing. City lawmakers passed an under sixteen driving ban after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Weeks
Weeks
Main
Third
Glenn Vinson
Lauinie
Johnson
P. R. Trail Now Marked Across State
Stennes and Blake report Powder River Trail in good condition marking from Canadian line to Buffalo Wyoming. They completed 146 miles in seven and a half hours with some gaps pending marking north of Scobey and south of Miles City. Wolf Point finished marking from Scobey to Circle as work continues.
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T. Stennes
G. ©. Blake
Miles City
Powder River Trail Association
Buffalo
Wyoming
Scobey
Wolf Point
Stennes l
Blake
Sisters serial by Kathleen Norris to debut in Herald
The Herald announces the first installment of the serial Sisters by Kathleen Norris will appear next week. Readers are urged to start with the initial chapters and enjoy one of Norris's best works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Kathleen Norris
Wheat Division Sees Record Grain Rush Amid Short Car Supply
July drought slashes forecast yields with 52 million bushels less wheat and large cuts in corn oats and potatoes. Wheat price jumps to about 1.40 as Great Northern freight cars rush to move grain. About 11 000 grain cars and 2 000 livestock cars expected for Willis ton to Cut Bank. early shipments from Brockton Poplar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
iChief
Fox
The
Great Northern
Williston
Brockton
Fanning Corporation
Poplar
First New Wheat Weighs 64 Pounds at Wolf Point Elevators
L A Jacobs of Vida delivered the first new wheat to Phil Dougherty at the Wolf Point Grain Company elevator. It graded No 1 and weighed 64 pounds per bushel. A sample shows it clean plump and of fine color. Jacobs threshed only a small portion of a 60 acre field, but expects a large yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hornbeck
George Carroll
James Carroll
H. C. Dick
John Dahl
L. A. Jacobs
Vida
Phil Dougherty
Wolf Point Grain Company
Herald Office
Dougherty
Will Photograph Many Farm Scenes
A. K. Gulhaug owner of Wolf Point Studio plans extensive travel around Wolf Point and nearby towns to photograph harvests threshing and farm views. He aims to cooperate with commercial clubs real estate dealers and newspapers to advertise Montana’s productive soil through a large photo collection.
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A. K. Gulhaug
Wolf Point
Montana
Gulhaug
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Agency
William Conklin
Bosworth
Bill
Morpheus
North Country Trip
A. L. Hominghaus
A. L
Thom
Baldwin
J. E. Wagaman
J. E
Sam l
Powder River
Hugh Miller
M. L. Walters
Harvey Miller
Volt
J. J. Schulter
P. A. Goerz
Wolt
P. R
Sisters
Northern
Eastern Commission
Chicago
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