Montana crop report forecasts record 1922 yields plus notes
The Montana Federal State Crop Reporting Service forecasts 1922 totals for wheat at 41 million bushels, oats 18.74 million, corn 6.624 million, flax 1.732 million and barley 1.637 million. Hay and alfalfa are expected strong, with tame hay 1.955 million tons, wild hay 680 thousand tons, and wool at 15.35 million pounds. Pasture and range are generally excellent. apples are projected at 509 thousand bushels.
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Helena
Montana
Montana Crop and Livestock
Federal
State Crop Reporting Service
Tame
Bitter Root hail curbs 1922 apple crop outlook
A severe hail storm hit Bitter Root apple area reducing quality and likely output. Estimates place Montana apple shipments at under 300 carloads in 1922, far below 1921's 686 and 1920's 443. Montana potatoes are forecast at 7,252,000 bushels with generally favorable growing conditions.
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Montana
Roosevel County Farm Bureau Plans Silver Cup Exhibit
The Roosevelt County Farm Bureau launches a campaign to boost corn, potato and pure seed crops with a silver cup awarded to the town that collects and assembles the best exhibits by October 15. Judging emphasizes entry count and quality with an outside judge guiding the process.
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Rosevelt County
Montana
Williston
Miles City
Malta
Chicago
Roosevelt County Farm Bureau
The
Farm Bureau
Great Northern Railroad
Gits Cream Station Closes Season At Wolf Point
The Gits cream station in Wolf Point will close on September 15 after a successful season. From June to August the plant served 157 patrons delivering 31,400 pounds of cream and 10,300 pounds of butter fat, earning farmers about 2600 dollars. Mr. Gits expects to handle three to four times this amount next year and hopes to stay open longer, possibly year round.
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Gits
Wolf Point
Conley Case Goes Under Advisement in Montana Court
The final brief by the defendant in the State of Montana versus Frank Conley former warden of the state penitentiary was filed Monday afternoon. The case taken up April 12 is concluded and submitted to Judge A J Horsky for consideration. The matter now rests under advisement by the presiding judge.
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State of
Montana
Frank Conley
State Penitentiary
Indian Harvest Festival to Open at Wolf Point
The Fort Peck Indians plan a three day Harvest Festival September 28 to 30 in Wolf Point with Indian leadership sanctioned by Supt. Kitch. The event features war dances, farming and crafts displays, livestock and crop contests, prize money, and a permanent festival organization led by Thomas Flynn and others.
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Fort Peck
Wolf Point
Kitch
Lon Chaney Stars in The Trap at Liberty Theater
Lon Chaney appears in his first starring film The Trap, a Universal Jewel production, showing at the Liberty Thursday and Friday. The man of a thousand faces can transform his countenance with makeup and time, here portraying a French Canadian trapper whose trust gives way to revenge after love betrayal.
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Lon Chaney
Universal Jewel
Chaney
Underworld
Improvements Under Way at Golden Rule Store
Extensive interior work at the Golden Rule store removes partitions and adds floor space for displaying fall stock. The changes signal new merchandise and a refreshed layout for customers in the upcoming season.
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Golden Rule
Parcel Shower Honoring Mrs Turner Held in Edgar Street Home
Mrs A K Guihaug and Mrs J W Hunt hosted a party Friday evening September 8 at the Turner residence on Edgar Street in honor of Mrs F B Turner.
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A. K. Guihaug
J. W. Hunt
F. B. Turner
Turner
Edgar Street
Dont Be A Bystander In Novembers Big Show
Citizens urged to check voter registration before September 21 to ensure eligibility for November elections. The notice advises reviewing precinct lists, transferring if moved, and informing neighbors of unregistered individuals to prevent missed votes. If already registered or voted recently, re registration is unnecessary.
Admitted to Practice in Federal Courts
Friends of Arlie M. Foor note rapid strides in his profession. Upon motion by District Attorney John L. Slattery in Great Falls, he was admitted to practice in the federal courts last Saturday.
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Arlie M. Foor
John L. Slattery
Great Falls
Foor
Indians to Host First All Indian Fair at Poplar
The Poplar papers announced an Indian Fair to be held in Poplar on September 21 22 and 23. This marks the first all Indian fair in the county and is attracting wide attention.
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Poplar Papers
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. J. V. Hunt
About thirty ladies gathered at Benton street home Saturday evening to honor Mrs. J. V. Hunt with lunch and entertainment. A set of silver salad forks was presented as a memory of the occasion. Guests included Mesdames Schafer, Sorenson, Raymond, Kruger, Profit, Dillard, Vandall, Getter, L. Smith, A. Johnson, Howe, J. L. Champlin, De Wane, Chaney, C. Kline, Bosey, B. Anderson, G. Heller, Greenwald, Jackline, Holt, Baley, Larmore, Weschler, Lucia, Frederickson, Gulhaug.
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J. V. Hunt
Benton Street
Mesdames Schafer
Sorenson
Raymond
Kruger
Profit
Dillard
Vandall
Getter
L. Smith
A. Johrsison
Howe
J. L
Strike ends as Davis declares rail walkout resolved
Secretary of Labor Davis announces the Federated Shop Crafts strike is over and that 400 000 workers are settled under the general plan. He says the settlement affects 65 000 to 85 000 miles of track and signals a new era of economic revival with major industry progress.
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Davis
Federated Shop Crafts
Associated Press
Washington Dispatch
Tabor Davis
Chicago
General Policy Committee
Labor Department
Wolf Point
Highway Meeting at Wolf Point Saturday
The Molana Division of the Theodore Roosevelt International Highway Association will hold its regular annual meeting at the Palm Room in the Sherman hotel on Saturday September 16 at 10 o clock a.m. Delegates from towns along the line are expected. A reorganization of the Montana Division, new directors, and finance questions will be discussed along with bonding a secretary and treasurer. A social hour and banquet will follow. all interested persons are urged to attend.
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Molana Division
Theodore Roosevelt International Highway Association
Palm Proom
Sherman Hotel
Tinal
Montana
Kearney Plans Confectionery News Stand Opening
Former Wolf Point police chief W. J. Kearney resigns to launch a cigar confectionery and news stand in the Liberty Theatre building. He traveled to Havre to buy fixtures and expects to open about October 1.
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W. J. Kearney
Wolf Point
Liberty Theatre
Kearney
Havre
Wolf Point City Council Proceedings 1922
Minutes of a September 11 1922 Wolf Point Montana city council meeting note mayor Moore aldermen Chapman Heller Lemon and Young with Attorney Schoening and Clerk Williams. Actions include sewer and chimney upgrades at the power plant motorist streetlight globes purchase and W L Steel dump ground lease approval and requisitions for materials. Chief of Police W J Kearney resignation accepted.
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Wolf Point
Moore
Chapman
Heller
Lemon
Peter Lentz
Cornell
Young
Alderman Young
F. H. Smith
Alderman Chapman
F.H. Smith
Continental Oil Co
Ben Anderson
St. T. & T. Co. Oars Fire Dept
Edward Nichol
N.d. Lenz
Heinee Co
Listerud Power Co
Marty Dietrich
Mts Ae T. & T. Co
Steele
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Ravalli
Lewis &' Clark
Dakota Border
Conley
A. J. Horsky
Thos. Flynn
Henry Blacktail
Joe Wilson
Chas. Track
Isaac Miller
Allen Clancy
Poplar
Health Board
Main Street
First National Bank
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