Montana Farmers Sweep Grain Prizes At Exposition
Final judging at the International Livestock Exposition awards Montana 164 points with 125 in grain and hay and 39 in livestock. Aolson Smith of Corvallis leads Montana with a spring wheat sample of 65.6 pounds per bushel, followed by L. E. Peterson of Victor at 64.2. Other Montana winners include W. J. Smith, Corvallis. C. I. Gustafson, Victor. M. Treece, Victor. E. E. Smith, Hamilton. Pat Rouane, Columbus. M. A. Jewett, Missoula. and Ed Tew, Corvallis, among others. Montana wins flax, rye reserve, and barley honors, with L. B. Peterson of Victor and C. Edson Smith of Ravalli County noted among top placers.
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Montana
Aolson Smith
Corvallis
L. E. Peterson
Victor
W. J. Smith
Corvalis
C. I. Gustafson
M. Treece
E. E. Smith
Hamilton
J.T. Applebury
G. G. Lien
Absarokee
Ralph Selkirk
Fishtail
R. V. Peterson
George Sharpe
Three Forks
Pat Rouane
Columbus
M. A. Jewett
Missoula
Ed Tew
Jess Nelson
Forsyth
L. B. Peterson
August Gerdte
Deer Lodge
C. Edson Smith
Ravalli County
Edson Smith
Peterson
James ‘Nl. Applebury
EB. E. Smith
G A. Anderson
C. M. Treece
Charles Jewett
Gallatin County
Edson
C.J. Gustafson
BE. ©. Smith
Christmas Seals On Sale At Local Stores
Mrs. J L Jensen of the Legion Auxiliary announces Christmas Health Seals are on sale at Norby's Cooks Huxsel s and the Penney Store. President Ralph Budd of the Great Northern visits St Helena and Wolf Point bridge project area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Jensen
the Legion Auxiliary
Norby's
Cooks
Huxsel's
Penney
Charity Matinee at Liberty Saturday
The Liberty Theatre hosts a free matinee on Saturday December 10 to collect food and clothing for the poor. The Woman's Club coordinates donations, asks attendees to contribute what they can, and invites those unable to attend to send items or money to the theatre that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Liberty Theatre
Woman's Club
Security Bank Corner Sold to Fargen Bank
The Security Bank corner property adjoining the Fargen property was advertised for sale. Four bidders competed and Martin Fargen was the successful bidder with a bid of 8 501. The sale awaits judge approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Bank Corner
Fargen
Martin Fargen
Judge & & Pau
Cold Wave Records Across Northern U S
A severe storm draped the northern United States and halted east coast traffic. Oldtown logged 45 degrees below zero as a cold front swept through with Wolf Point near 28 to 40 below and Culbertson reporting 53 below, the harshest snap in years per the Helena weather bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rockies
Oldtown
Wolf Point City
George Flint
Culbertson
Helena
Weather Bureau
Council Seeks War Dept Permit to Straighten Missouri River
A special Wolf Point Montana city council meeting on December 3 moved to apply to the U S War Department for permission to cut a Missouri River channel west of the ferry landing to protect government buildings and the Presbyterian Mission school. The unopposed resolution No 143 was read and adopted immediately. Mayor John Appeltren led proceedings with councilors and clerk present. A Commercial club committee attended.
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Counell
United States War Department
Missouri River
Presbyterian Mission School
Hugh N. Marron
Wolf Point
Montana
John Appeltren
Fred Willams
Commercial Club
W. Ty
Swedberg Buys Carson House in Central Corner
O P Swedberg purchases the WS Carson house at the corner of Hagar and Fourth. The property is presently occupied by the Frank Catlin family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
O. P. Swedberg
WS. Carson
Hagar Wid
Frank Catlin
Roosevelt County Climbing Out of Debt
The Roosevelt county public examiner's report shows finances in good condition and improving. It notes a reduction in outstanding indebtedness from June 30 1926 to June 20 1927 totaling 87 613 71 with examiner comments focusing on technicalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Examiner
Roosevelt County
Herald
Examiner
First New Ford Displayed Here in Wolf Point
The first of the new Model A Ford cars reached Wolf Point about 4 a.m. Wednesday. E L Yocum and H Ditmarson brought it from Williston, piloting through snow to Motor Sales. The sport coupe, engine number A 317, drew steady crowds at the showroom and astonished observers who could not tell it from other models except for the radiator badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Point
Williston
E. L. Yocum
Ant
Fargo
H. ©.” Ditmarson
Motor Sales
Hugo Johnson Tops South St. Paul Market With Six Steers
Hugo Johnson of Wolf Creek ranch sold six three-year-old corn fed steers at South St. Paul for 224.83 per head, total about 2141. The car also included cattle and hogs. the steers weighed about 1423 pounds each and averaged 316.80 hundred, topping the market.
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Montana
Chicago
Edgar Williams
Culbertson
Seattle
Hugo
Johnson
Wolf Creek
South St. Paul
St. St. Paul
Distribution change boosts Wolf Point freight center
Great Northern agent Swedberg reports a telegram from Helena officials stating Wolf Point will receive the distributive tax rate. This makes Wolf Point a distribution center for northeastern Montana with freight arriving by car and land routes to be distributed to nearby towns. No date yet for the order's effect. further notice is expected.
Christmas Bir Special Numbers Advert Planning Note
A dated notice requests merchants to cooperate on Christmas ad insertions for December editions. It urges early copy submission, aiming to dress ads with a festive appearance and distribute extra copies in surrounding areas. The December 23 issue will feature Holiday Greetings.
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Marly
Christmas
Ih Dromptty
Congress bill seeks to curb federal hospital control
A bill introduced by Congressman Scott Leavitt would limit the Veterans Bureau power to abandon or cut capacity at VA hospitals including war department contract facilities on military grounds. The measure proposes all veterans hospital facilities be available to veterans of all wars in need of hospitalization, regardless of service.
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Washington
Veterans Bureau
War Department
Congress
Scott Leavitt
Fort Harrison
Leavitt
Local Boxing Showdown Sets Robbins V Watzl Clash
In St Paul fans expect a December 21 bout between "Chief" Charle Robbins and Dick Watzl, replacing the previously promised Robbing Moore match. Promoter Bill Avondt vows solid cards and Leona funds top scrappers for the event. Robbins trains at the local gym as preparations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charle Robbing
Dick Watzl
St. Paul
Moore Matelh
Bill Avondt
Mealele
Leona
Deam
Robbins
Bridge placed on state federal program for Wolf Point
The Missouri River bridge at Wolf Point dominated a Helena highway commission session. President Budd of Great Northern urged swift action, with support from federal and state engineers and Wolf Point's Commercial Club. Local backers claim Wolf Point is ready to fund and straighten the river to fit a proposed cut off at the loop site, aided by blueprints from E. Carey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Wolf Point
State Highway Commission
Helena
Budd
Great Northern
C. H. Purcell
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Federal Bureau
W. L. Young
Commercial Club
Commission
Montana
BE. E. Carey
Wolf Point School News Highlights and Banquet
The Wolf Point school has received favorable publicity for its Halloween record and appears in Montana weekly papers. Report cards will be handed out on Monday December 12. The annual football banquet concluded a milestone week with stories from Coach Boe and staff as students enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Point
Hallowe'en
Montana
Francia Hanson
Fury
Werth
Higi
Boe
Idvingstom
Federal officials back bridge plan with conditions
Federal officials favor a bridge here and expect cooperation from Thomas H. McDonald head of the federal bureau. The 1928 highway program places the bridge with funding nearly arranged pending site soundings and final cost estimates from engineers.
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H. Purcell
Federal Bureau
Thos. H. McDonald
Washington
Roosevelt Highway
Wolf Point
Muncon Ferry
Mission Festival Planned by Lutheran Women
The Woman's Missionary Federation of the Lutheran church invites all to a Mission Festival next Friday evening December 16 at the Lutheran church. Program starts at 7 30 with offerings for missionary and charitable work. A lunch will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Federation
The
Lutheran Church
Luitheras
Federation
Missionary Federation
Johnson Vera
Ed Camrod
E.G. Lew
Our Church
Morris
Sunshine Society
Norby
Rev
Johnson
E. G. Lee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph Budd
Montana Highway Commission
Swedberg
Washington, D. C
North U.S
FORD
Col
Megan
Hugo Johnson
Federal Control Veterans Hospitals
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