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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

The major projects IN the sagricul-
tural improvement campaign in Chou
teau county for the Going year. as
decided upon by Representatives Of the
important agricultural communities of
the county, are crop Standardization,
Al club work. marketing and develop
ment Of community organizations. The
work will be continued in wool grading.
poultry improvement, establishment OF
egg testing circles. seed production,
shelter belts and insect control.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Saltwater county gave official recog-
milton to ifs farmers who contributed
so much toward making Montana the
outstanding winner of last fails Inter
national Grain and Hay Show, at a
meeting at Columbus last month.
More than $50 farmers and business
men attended the celebration to honor
the winners. During the past year
Saltwater county farmers won highest
awards at two international exhibits.
L. P. Yates of Flshtail won the worlds
championship wheat cup at the Chi
cago international and Elmer Davis Of
Ahsarokee won the wheat grand cham
pionship at the Pacific international
Exposition at Portland.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

G. w. Cowan, Hobson hardware and
implement merchant, closed up a deal
recently for the sale of his 100 acres
on the bench south of Hobson to Peter
]. Hoven. Mr.. Cowan has been farm
ing south of Hobson for a good many
years and decided to invest profits
made In growing wheat. In Judith
Basin land. The consideration has
not been made public but It has been
understood to have been between $50
and $40 per acre.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25
Treasure State TabIOids

Presidential nominations include
Philip Daniels, to be postmaster at
Anaconda.
A 10 year-old Butte boy received a
suspended sentence to the state In
dustrlal school at Miles City after he
admitted that for several months he
made It a daily practice to follow mail
carriers and steal all accessible letters
and parcels. The boy pleaded for IAN
other chance"
Burton Kingsbury. one Of the first
settlers OF eastern Montana, was
stricken with paralysis and IS In a
serious condition at his home in Joliet
Mr.. Kingshury was one OF the early
freighters OF the northwest and came
10 the Midland Empire before the
railroads were bulltlm that section.
Military honors were accorded In
B0zeman to Hiram Jackson Harriger,
II Civil war veteran at funeral services
that were attended by his comrades OF
William English Post Grand Army of
the Republic, Spanish American war
veterens. members OF the Womens Re
lief Corps and other friends.
After an Illness OF several days from
pneumonia. Frank S. Kelly. an lnstruc-
tor at the Billings Business college
died ut st. vincents hospital Mr.
Kelly had been a resident Of Billings
for about IL years and before beee#--
ing connected with the college. he was
employed by several firms as a book
keeper.
More than 30 Indians. members OF
the Cheyenne tribe, are engaged In
logging off the burned area along the
main fork OF the Lame Deer creek In
the southern part OF Rosebud county.
A considerable area OF timber land
was burned over by forest fires last
summer and great many mature
trees were killed. The Indians viii
use these logs FOR repairing and bulld-
ing houses, ebarns and granaries
The attempted appeal Of the attor-
ney general In the case OF the state
against members OF the Lewis and
Clark fair commission who operated
the state fair Of 1925, has been dis,
missed by the state supreme court on
the ground that the attorney general
had failed TO properly take the appeal.
The Judgment roll was not contained
IN the transcript on apPeall, as Is pre-
vided by statute, and therefore there
was nothing before the court.
Excellent progress In handling the
work Of the motor vehicle registration
department., has been reported by State
Prison Warden Austin Middleton. The
warden has a force of % at work, two
If them being civilians and the rest
ronvists. Warden Middleton states
hat about 1900 licenses have been
ssued so far this year and that appli-
cations are coming In at the rate OF
600 and 700 per day. With
he present force engaged he could
handle 1000 licenses per day, he states,
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Members of the animal husbandry
class Of the Sweet Grass high school
are making plans for their summer
projects. In order that they may re-
ceive their credits in class work, the
students must carry on a project dur
ing the summer. This project includes
the rearing of animals or raising grain
and potatoes In each case the boys
must do all their own work and keep
accurate records and observations. All
projects VIII be under the supervision
of NJ. NJ. Oliphant, instructor of agri-
culture 1t has been agreed that each
boy shall realize profit Of 800 from
his project before he viii be given one
half credit In school.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25
Hogs Pay Big
in Musselshell

MusselsheIl county farmers last year
sold more than 100000 worth Of hogs.
most OF them going to A. b. Hicks OF
1fusselshell. Forty carloads alone were.
shipped from MusseIshel and they
brought $4,000 to growers IN that
section. Three carloads were shipped
from other points IN the county. No
record is available Of the number OF
hogs grown in Afusselshell county and
marketed at home, either to butchers
or sold direct TO consumers. but the
total Is eonservatively estimated as
representing a cash value between
$125.O00 and $4,000. In the single
month Of December Mr.. Hicks bought
and shipped $4,000 worth OF hogs
form MusseIshelI. During the last
year the largest amount paid by him
TO a single owner was $1,000, and there
were number of farmers who receiv-
ed from 81 600 to $500 each.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Thirty-nine carloads of poultry and
eggs were shipped out of Montana in
December. according TO the monthly
commodity report just compiled by the
Montana railway commission. Show
ing a great increase over movement Of
this class OF freight from Montana
points for that month, the report. as
eompared to movement Of Montana
freight In the corresponding month for
1924, indicates that no cars were load
ed with this class of freight in De
cember, 1924
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25
THOUSANDS SEEK
MONTANA HOMES
INQUIRIES FROM ALL OVER THE
WORLD RECEIVED AT OFFICE
OF STATE DIVISION
REQUEST DATA ON MONTANA
Result Of Advertising Campaign Con-
=. Quoted BY Three Railroads
TraVsrsIns State

Thirty-five thousand inquiries have
been received in the last year by the
Northern Pacific. Great Northern anc
Burlington railroads from prospective
settlers all over the world, as result
OF the advertising campaign conducted
by the Montana transportation COM
panies. Many of these people are In
terested In the opportunities Tor OWL
ing farm home Ia Montana.
AS a means Of assisting In the CAM
paign, circular letters are being sent to
all prospective settlers. The letters
are written by A. H. Bowman, Mon
tana's commissioner Of agriculture,
and read IN part as follows:
THE state department of agriculture
will be glad to give you information
bearing on Montana agriculture, ell
mate, land values-a1y kind OF infor-
nation that Will help you get the kind
Of farm you want.
1--WE can put you In contact with re-
liable men and farmers in every COM
munlty-men whom we have carefully
selected, who are entirely familiar
with farming conditions. They will
advise you regarding farming methods,
help you get acquainted and aid you to
get started right We want you to
take advantage Of the free service Of
this department.
THE department OF agriculture as
sures you full cooperation in getting
information. We hope you
will feel free to write us II you come
here to live we want you to be sue
cessfui."
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

A series of meetings win be held in
Judith Basin county by Charles r.
MountJoy, newly appointed county
agent, and A. j. 0gaard, state extern
sion agronomlst At these meetings.
Mr.. Ogaard Will discuss two problems
vital to farmers in Judith Basin coun-
ty, "Tillage Methods" and Crop Stan
dardization.n Mr.. Mountjoy, since his
appointment. has been actively cover
ing his territory. His office is located
in the basement Of the new courthouse
at Stanford.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Farmers elevator representatives
and grain growers from Montana, Min
nesota. North and South Dakota have
applied for a charter for the North
western Grain Marketing company.
which Is TO conduct a general grain
business In Minneapolis The incor-
pOrators OF the company. who asked
for the charter under the Minnesota
cooperative law OF 1923, include J. A.
Mead, Glentana. and Herman Wagner,
Scobey, Mont.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Representative Leavltt and Senators
Wheeler and Walsh will be asked to
intrduce bill In congress, approprlat-
Ing part of the unused federal aid
money which would have been avail
able for Montana In the construction
OF a federal highway on the Beaver
Greek national playground, federal
park under the supervision OF the city
Of Havre. which lies along Beaver
creek for - miles, starting about II
miles south Of Havre and reaching to
the Rocky Boy Indian reservation.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25
slle.INlEee.

r. J. d. senator Jones, 81 a
familiar character Of Butte for Al
years is dead. Born In Wales, he was
taken by his parents. when an Infant
IN arms. around Cape Horn TO Califor-
mia. where he lived through the famous
gold rush and ylgilante days IN that
state. Later he removed to Nevada
and came 10 Butte In 1885. He was
a member OF the Odd Fellows. II was
estimated by friends that he went
through fortune of 100000 He died
poor.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25
Montana
Ranch News
By JOHN DEXTER


Montana shipped more butter to the
San Francisco market in 1926 than
any other state ont side OF California
and was only exceeded by Idaho in
butter shipments TO Los Angeles, ac-
cording to marketing studies being
MADE by the Montana Extension Ser
vice Butter shipments to the former
city totaled 1,S98.0OO pounds and to
the latter 100000 pounds. The studies
show that Montana and other western
states are gradually taking over the
business Of supplying food to the cities
on the west coast. There Is still room
for some expansion, however. for last
year San Francisco received almost
two million pounds OF butter from
such far-distanat states as Virginia,
Wisconsin. Illinois. Minnesota, Iowa,
Kansas, and North Dakota and the
province Of Manitoba. Montana has
not shown corresponding develop
ment In the cheese business since 1t
supplied only 5000 pounds OF this
dairy product for the San Francisco
market In 1924 and -63.602- pounds in
1925. OF the 11,855,431 pounds OF
IF cheese received on the San Francisco
market In 1925 the four states of Call
fornia, Oregon. Idaho and Wisconsin
furnished more than 100000 lbs.
Eight states more remote than Mon
tana supplied the California city with
three million pounds of
cheese. indicating that there is room
for increasing cheese production in the
western states.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

In spite of the great Increase in pure
seed growing In Sheridan county last
year. NJ. p. Ostby, county agent, re-
ports that the demand for pure seed
wheat for spring planting is greater
than the supply. Farmers are plan
ming to Increase pure seed production
for the coming year.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

The receipts In the office Of the
state fish and game commission for
the nine months May 1926 to January
1926, have Increased more than $1,000
over the amount for the same period,
May 1924 to January 1926, according
to figures compiled by David Marks OF
the game department The receipts
for May 1924 to January 1925 were
s133, S67.01 and the receipts May 1925
TO January 1925 are S174,905.46.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Robins on their spring migration
from the south invaded Kalispell, and
from all over the city came the eager
reports yoicing the glad news that
spring was here, because this and that
Kallspeli resident had just seen a
half-dozen robins C. l.. Goverdell re-
ported that they were plentiful on his
place at Toys lake. adding that this
was the earliest the red breasts had
ever appeared there.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Rosebud county farmers captured
the lions share Of honors at the recent
State Corn Show at Miles City. Ex-
hIbits from the county won the 10-ear
grandehamplonship. the bushel grand
championship. three class sweepstakes,
five variety sweepstakes, 10 firsts. Il
seconds. nine thirds. seven fourths and
seven flfths.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

stockholders Of tie Red Lode Brew
ing company have approved plans Tor
the sale OF the company's brewing and
bottllng buildings that they may be-
come the home Of Red Lodges new
pea canning factory. The transaction
has been virtually completed and II II
understood that the sale price Is be
tween s1k.000 and $4,000
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25
BUYING LOCALLY
BENEFITS EVERYONE

You believe that every person
In the state holding public Of
flee, receiving a living from pub
tic funds, owes every dollars
worth Of their patronage TO the
local people who pay the taxes.
That's friendly cooperation,
which keeps the wheels Of pro
uress oiled. Trading at home
hurts no one and benefits all
people In our community.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

The largest shipment Of automobiles
ever received In Montana reached BIZ
iings recently. It consisted Of a 46
car special train containing $50 auto
mobiles valued at about S250.0OO. The
motor cars are for distribution through
Billings company. In Montana and
nof9hern Wyoming.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Great Falls dance halls are to be In
spected to determine whether they can
withstand the strain Of the Charleston
dance. The inspection was ordered by
Mayor H. B. Mitchell as q measure OF
public safety and will he begun Inn
mediately by the city engineers office
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Six hundred 4-year-old ewes have
been sold by the PenwelI Ranches at
$40 per head. believed 20 be the top
price for sheep OF that age, to Bert
Maynard and F. B. letters Of Norris
The sheep were shipped from the Spo-
kane ranch near East Helena. to the
purchasers at Norris, Madison county
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Sentence Of life Imprisonment was
pronounced upon Rafael Caserez for
the murder of PetronIlIo brenda at a
Mexican dance hall in Billings on De.
cember 81, by Judge Robert G. Stong
in district court The penalty was
fixed by a jury which found Caseraz
guilty Of first-degree murder after sew
eral hours elaboration.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

Tourists are already beginning to ar.
rive IN Bozeman. Two men recently
arrived there from Seattle and they re-
ported good roads with the exception
OF the mountain stretch between Wal.
lace and Mlssoula.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

A years production record OF 5o0-S
pounds Of butter fat has just been com
pleted by 'Pansy,v two-year-old grade
Jersey COW owned by A. Jaten Of the
Lake County Cow Testing Association
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

William Harrock OF Helena. a vet
eran OF the World wnr and q member
Of the American Legion. has been ap-
pointed by Commissioner A. n. Bow
man OF the state department Of agri-
culture, as custodian Of the state fair
grounds
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

HOW TO SOLVE A CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-02-25

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The Kusko times., 1926-07-10
4TH OF JULY AT McGRATH.

McGrath, July 6.-Excursioning to "a pretty4bar about eight miles up the Kuskokwim for picnicking spot, Me Grathitesi celebrated the national holi- day in fitting and most enjoyable manner. :There were children's races and ladies'. races, also races for young men and the old "boys," in all of which great. enthusiasm was shown. An apple-eating contest among the kiddies-whereiG. the apples were placed in big 9up of water, and the participants, with hands tied, com pelled to dig them out with their teeth-was the -fDig scream" of the day. Then came high jumping con- tests for men and kiddies.
 A dance at McGratl iirtbe evening, which lasted until the wee slna hours of morning, was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. And there was lots of good eats at both the picnic, and the ball.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-10
Schooner Boxer On
 Way to Arctic Ports

Seattle, July .o.--The- Government schooner Boxer will sail tomorrow evening, for 1Bering Sea. and ; Arctic ports.
 The passengersAinclude --;Mr. and Mrs D: $. Mason, teachers Off tSela- wik; Miss Gertrude Fergus, nurse, and Mir. and Mrs. Victor -Rurlingame, teachers en route to the Government school 1.at White 'Mouutain; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Meelyy who Will have charge. of the school at Stebbins; Miss Ethel Sage, an Eskimo oirl, whe will 20 to Point. BarrowFto teach in the Government school there.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-10
A COSTLY
 SE:NE' E E OR
S2, 793. .787 to Nominate a Republican, in Penn
 .sylvania Primaries.

Washington. July! tE Representa- tive William B. Vare,- of Philadelphia, is the most expensive Senatorial can didate in history according to official figures compiled by financial experts of the Senate slush fund committee, today. They disclose that the Ware campaign cost S800.11A.60.- based on official reports made by. the various campaign committees to the Senate authorities. insHarrishurg.
 The committee's~ compilation dis closed that it cost .S2, ,797, ,7a7.o2 to nominate Republican in the Penn sylvania. primaries.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-10
SWAMpED IN
 BREAKERS
Seattle Expedition ~for North Meets .Misad-
 venture Off Upimak.

Washington, July 9.+Swamped il breakers off Unimak Island during al eruption of Mount ShisHaldin volcano. the American Nature Association ex~ petition, headed by William L. Finley. naturalist lost much of it's equipment and supplies July 7th, but all hands got safely ashone, Finley reported to. day in telegram filed at St. Paul Alaska
 The expedition sailed from Seattle last month to take pictures below the Arctic Circle, to make motion pie lures recording the salmon industry and seals on Pribilof islands.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-10
c. W. C. GLASS RETURNS
 FROM MLOWER RIVER TRIP

Coming up the Kuskokwim i'll small boat relays 10 Crooked, and thence by trail to Flat, G. W. C. Glass returned here Monday from Bethel, covering the distance in about fourteen days.
 Mr. Glass left here some weeks ago to investigate the quartz property of Herman Oman and Alfred and Ole Anderson, located on Canyon creek at a point about 80 miles east of Akiak by winter trail. Speaking of his mis- sion, MT. Glass said that, owing to water and frost conditions, he was unable to see the best part of the ore chute, for which reason he was un- able to determine the ore values until further development shall have been made. One vein, running true north west and southeast, he says, shows fair values, likewise an east and west vein shows fair values, all of which, however, will need further develop ment to determine true values.
 Coming up r1VeF, forest Ilre oI large proportions was seen raging be- tween Crooked ana Napamute, one stretch of the burnt area covering about seven miles. Another fire at Sleitmute, a few days before endan- gered that community for time, the village being saved only through hard work on the part of Jack Smeaton and the native residents.
 Charlie Lindfors and Arthur Kirk, operating in the hills about 25 miles northwest of the mouth of Crooked, are reported to have sent out 37 fasks of quicksilver. worth about $75 or $50 a flask.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-10
Diesel Engines for
 < Hume Dredge Go.

An air of contentment beams over the countenance of Charles k. Kim ball, superintendent. of the Plume Dredge Company, just at present, due to the arrival of two Diesel engines, brought up from McGrath on the last two trips of the Seawolf.
 The engines are massive affairs, each one, set up, weighing about nine tons, and being of 60-hersepower. The base of the engine, the largest piece, weighs about four tons. Bob Roberson, with his power tractor, has charge of haulage and has already moved several loads to their destina- tion.
 One of the engines will be installed on the Plume dredge at Yankee creek, and the other on the company's dredge on Little. A.. M. Williams, Diesel engine expert, who arrived here several days ago tos take charge of the installation,s lost no time in getting busy, and was. at gwork al most immediately experimenting the assemblage of the engines.s- 1t is ex- pected that both engines will be turn ing over and doing duty in the mini mum of time.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-10
Ordered to Investi- gate Liquor Selling
 Alaska RoadhOuses

Washington, July 9.-FederaI in- vestigation of charges of liQuor sell ing in Alaska roadhouses was ordered today by Attorney General Sargent, upon recommendation Of a district at torney of Alaska.
 The order stipulated that the dep uty marshal for the Ketchikan dis tric' investigate conditions, particu- Iarly in roadhouses upon public lands and fores i 1esnrves.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-10

Fully replenished with as fine a stock of meats astevera came North, the Dave Mutchier lcold storage barge arrived at the Landing, couple of miles below town! Friday night, at which time MT. Mutchler came up for a couple of hours visit. The barge is due tosarrive. at it's moorings here all most any timej according to MT. Mutchler who returned to the boat the samesevening.