Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-02-18

Mr. r Coyote; { senddft Mont Feb. F, 1sls.
Benchland, Montana. N"-'
Dear Sir:
A few weeks ago / noticed that
bank of Billings had set aside $4,000
to be loaned to Yellowstone county
farmers at low rate of interest for
the purpose of buying mich COWS.
and l wondered if bankers of our
county seat could be induced to do
SO. Then comes along your circular
letter, which brings good news of the
proposed movement. 1t is just what
is needed, and l hope it succeeds, pro-
vlded the plan guarantees a reason
able rate of interest, instead of the
customary 10 per cent, which is pro-
hibitive.
AS for our need of more milch COWS
and hogs just this season, l cannot
say, as my brother and l are both
bachelors, and find it necessary to
leave the farm at times to earn
money, hence might not want to join
a purchasing club at once, but as for
the proposed cooperative Farmers and
Business Mems association, I'm sure
I'm safe in promising any help or as
slstance we can reasonably give.
Our farm is only partially broken
up, SO we aren't as yet prepared to
use much alfalfa seed, though we.
want to get some just as soon as we
can use such seeds.
We should be glad to have you drop
IN II at any time you are in this neigh
corhood. We are opposite Coyote
postoffice, and with best wishes for
the success of this plan, l am,
Very truly yours,
P. j. KENNEDY,
for Kennedy Bros.
"Hammet Springs Farm"
Philbrook, Mont, Feb. s, 1913.
Mr.. F. A. Bennett,
Benchland, Montana,
Dear Sir:
l wish to tell you that | am very
much interested in your appeal to the
farmers and business men of the Ju-
dith Basin and that you can count on
me in anything toward the movement
you have commenced.
l would recommend motto taken
from the Rocky Mountain Husband
man: THE truth about Montana is
good enough to tell. Other things told
OF the state prove positive injury
in the end"
Wishing you every success, | re-
main,
Yours truly,
THOS. NICHOLSON.
Hobson, Mont, Feb. Z, 1913
Mr.. Finley Bennett,
Benchland, Montana,
Dear Sir:
In reply to the circular that you
handed me at the depot while you
were in Hobson, l do not know as
there are any of the questions that l
can answer in the circular other than
the enc, Would you support diver
sl1ied farming movement?" To this
question, think the answer should be
unquestionably "Yes" from myself and
from any business man or farmer in
the Basin.
think that you could not have
started any movement that needs the
support of all the people, or that
means SO much to us all as what you
are now undertaking.
Trusting that you will be most sue
cessful in this movement, and if |
can be of any assistance to you in
his locality at any time, would be
pleased to do SO, l am,
Respectfully yours,
N. S. STEDMAN. :.
Natal, Mont, Feb. II, 1913.
Mr.. F. A. Bennett,
Benchland, Montana.
Dear Mr. Bennett:
AS per your request in the Fergus
county Argus of February 7th, take
great pleasure in sending you here
With answers to the questions asked
oy you:
Would you support a diversified
arming movement" Very heartily.
We are greatly pleased and en-
,ouraged in the effort of the CONNER
;ial club of Lewistown in forming the
armers' auxiliary and will support it
o the best of our abilities.
Very respectfully yours,
GEO. L. WASHBURN AND SON.
Moore, Mont, Feb. 10, 1913. /,
Mr. F. A. Bennett, II
Benchland, Montana,
Dear Sir: