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The Judith Basin Star (Hobson, Mont.), 31 Dec. 1908, located at <http://montananewspapers.org/lccn/sn83025312/1908-12-31/ed-1/seq-1/>, image provided by MONTANA NEWSPAPERS, Montana Historical Society, Helena, Montana.
r THE JUDITH BASIN STAR VOL. 1 HOBSON STATION, PHILBROOK, P. 0., FERGUS - 60UNTY, - MONTANA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1968., 1 SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS *And the secret of success is haying the right stuff at the right price. We are selling to the people REAI , 4 VALUES IN r Residence Lots , THERE IS NOTHING THAT 4 - IN THE ONLY LOGICAL RESIDENCE SECTION IN PHIL - BROOK. We are also in touch. with EASTERN BUYERS of farm and ranch lands, in LARGE or SMALL TRACTS, whose only consideration is QUALITY and PRICE—so. if you have any- thing in this line to offer FOR -ITS VALUE we can sell it for you: There is a difference in 'LISTING LAND and SELLING IT. THE JUDITH BASIN .REALTY CO. CHAS. M. HARRIS, Manager PHILBROOK, MONT. • Safety Ltberality This bank strictly adheres to the policy of conservatism • in all its dealings. Many years of experifnce teaches us that this is best for the bank and best for its patrons. We would be glad to have your business on this platform. .STATE BANK OF MOORE Courtesy Conservatism 4.1.4444444444.11.1.444414.11.114+.14.1.1.1.41+14 , 11.14.1+++.1.1.14++11444 Basin Lumber CO. 1B A Lumber Laths Shingles 11 Cement Stucco Posts Sash Doors and Mouldings • Jill line underting goods Bpsin Lumber Co. • • 4 , 44.H1.114+144+4144 6 444444.4411 . 1 . 4441 , 41+1144+1H14+114.11xMl+11.44414 40.411.111.661111041116.1110901 11 1 1411 1 1 1 6 1 •8 1 .6 1 1 11 M6 11 1 .0.914.111.61104111116.1110411 . 3 ig A. J. BACHI, Prop. CENTRAL MEAT MARKET Headquarters for Beef, Pork, Veal, • Mutton Si Poultry Hms, Bacon and Lrd Butter, Eggs and Vegetables Fish and Oysters WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Philbrook, Mont. SUbsaiibe - for Judith . Basin Star BIG YEAR FOR MONTANA Helena Correspondent of the Minneapolis Journal Gives Succicnt History of the Year for the State Results Along Every Line Beyond Expectation Theyear coming to a close has been from an , industrial standpoint the most prosperous in the history of the state, except as 5 t0 the copper industry, which experienced a slump in the spring. With' re- spect to general mining, livestock, irrigation, agriculture, hortieultnre and railroad building, the record stands unprecedented. Mining continues to be the leading industry of the state, but is being closely pressed by agri- cultural pursuits. The report of William Walsh, state mine in- spector ; for the year, has just been made public. Despite the tem- porary shutdown in Butte, the copper production in the state • is equal to that of last vear, while total valuation of the nainerol out- put is Only $2,000,000 less than that of the preceeding year, which up to that time held the record. Mr: Walsh estimates the mineral production for the year as follows: Copper', $46,200,000; silver, $8,000,000; gold, $2,250,000; lead, $2,500,000; making a total of $57,950,000. - The Butte mines are How pro- ducing at the greatest rate on the record, while promising districts have been discovered and - give every indication of becoming per- manent camps. This is especially true of the Cerbin district, where very high-grade copper ore is be- ing -produced. It is along agricultural lines, however, that the greatest strides are being made, and from which the most .permanent results are expected. Five. years ago, lands commanded about $5 an _acre for grazing purposes. Today these lands are selling at from $20 to $50 an acre, and are 'producing from' twenty to fifty bushels of wheat an acre, sixty to eighty,. bushels of oats, and corresponding yields of other crops. This is all done - under the so-called drY-farming, method. Under irrigation even larger crops are produced, but this is the far more expensive , method. Along horticultural lines, Mon- tana has made such strides that even the eyes of its. o.wn residents have opened , in marvel. The scope of this industry may be up- precieated when it is stated that apply orchards this year yielded as high as $1,200 an acre, straw - betries as much as , $800, and others . in like proportion., Splen- did returns were received. - from melon yields,. grape produetion. peaehes, cherries and all in of root ('top. An exueptionally gtssi year has been experienced in the livestis-k Industry. The shipments of cattle, it is estimated, tunounted to. alskut.,;300,000 head, ffir wind, an average price of abou i t $35 a bead was received. The 04oduction of wool was about 40,040,000 pound. , for which it is . estimated tb-‘ sheep men received . ilmitely $6,500,000; The number of sheep and cattle on the range proper is unquestionably smaller, but this does not mean that . he value of holdings has decrees 1. In other words Montana stc ekmen are rapidly advancing th mselves to so-called eastern condi ions; that is, they are feeding theirl stock the year around, thus making a vast saving in amount of hind utilized. The goverment is eondueting active operations - on'several irriga- ation projects. • In • addition, the state, under the provision of time tarey.act is also engaged in the reclamation of even greater areas. The number of private enterprises is large. As a result; Montana is rapidly getting into position to offer productive farm lands to settlers at terms which must per- force -appeal to all.. 40 PER CENT INCREASE IN POPU- LATION. , It is expected that, Montana's population will show an inereaSe of fully 40 per cent compared with the census taken ten years ago. This prediction is based on the large number of new towns spring- ing up in every quarter, the large; ly increased vote and the rapid settlement of the • urban distriets. TWo • large Indian reservations will be thrown upon next year under the government lottery sys- tenr. — These are the Flathead ,and Fort Peck reservations, which in- clude more than 1,500,000 acres. . In railroad construction, there has been unprecedented activity.' —In the development of water powr, the state is also in time first rank, damns now in operation and under course of construction de-' veloping approximately 250,0(X) horse power. BENCHLAND The last list of quelitions per- taining to the post office here has been sent to Washington and if the answer is favorable we may look for an office soon. Mr. Withrow, Mr. Crawford and Jas. Hrousky have been haul- ing,wheat to our local elevator. Mr. Adcock is able to he out. again after his recent severe acci- dent. E. E. Owen • made a trip to Moore this week. • Arthur Keeney went to Boze 7 man where he will spend the holi- days, returning in Feb. The Benehland . thool will con- tinue through January. S. F. Durr has sold his cattle. the' brought a fair price. • Most of the people of Benchland and vicinity attended Christmas exercises 'at Utica or at Philbrook. \ Mrs. Breshears called on Mrs. Hogan last Sunday. Miss Inez Parcher has gone to Moore to sta- for sveral Weeks with Dr: Owens' family. Rev. Haminer holds services in the school house in distriet 52 every other Friday evening. Mr, Chess Jame out frail Moore to see how timings were getting along on his ranch. We make a correction in the last week's item concerning the' peti- tion here.. It has been- presented to 'about fifty-five people and about forty have signed There are about forty more people within the six mile limit who have not been interviewed. One half of those who have refused to sign, said .they would sign for county prohibition 'but not for local If this is the sentiment of the county, why 'not shut the saloons out? Benchland would like to have services but lack of ' a suitable building prevents. Mr. and Mrs. McAllister and little daughter have gone to lloze 7 man to spend the holidays. Lou Deranlean has a cousin visiting hini, Who will probably loetife here. NO. 12 OUT THEY GO To The Great Judith Basin Get ,off at Hobson--Philbrook Post Office --on the Great Northern Railway We havioehoicc• bargains in large and small Imets. of land.' This Great Judith Valley ieltis 40 TO 50 BUSIIELS of WINTER WHEAT__ per acre 'EVERY Y EAR Without Irrigation Besides it produces splendid crops of oats, barley, flax, niaearOni, wheat . alla!fa, timothy. vegetables and small fruits. There are splendid business ..1•4 , ;ings hi this promising opolis for nearly all lines. • us for locations and prices , I business and residenee lots. \Ve are agents for the town - :RI company. If S/ou desire to sell your land, please list it with us-- we brirW the buyers in For Plats, Maps and Facts, see or write oolv llobson••Philbrook Post office..rergus County Mont.. or 13110 Salle St.. Chlruio. III., or Moore. Mont. ••••=.m. 444444.44+445$ +44 41\1144 \444+++++++++++++++.44 • SEMI—ANNUA on L, PA INTEREST 1908. Do you %vont Ill pail leipiljt. 1)10 The regidar ,Senii—Annual Payment of Interest Deposits in oiir SavingsRepartment will Is, eredited Deeem- . NEXT ONE? WE PAY 5 per vent Interest. Bank of .Fergus County i,EW IsTOWN, ONTA NA R KSO U USES $1,600,060,ixsi. 44+++++11444.1+114++++++++++41.44+44H.4•444+1444 1 1 JAY'S HOTEL .M. J. R1XENMAN. Prop. Philbrook, Montana - , honrd n'nd Room by the Day. Week or Month ++++++ ++.1.4ft.+ 4 1.4. 4441. 4.11÷1.4 444+4 + ++114+14+++.144.44444 -41•••••••••••••111mM. ar•• •••••••••••1•• EMPIRE BANK .AND TRUST COMPANY .\11.•••••••=.•10 LEWISTOWN, MONTANA We desire your banking busitivss, and the same, - eareful at will be given it . wliether it be large or small. Five per cent—interest paid op savings aceounts iind the sm'ings hanks furni - shed. • - Tinowsos, President Cashier .1. P: BARNES, •Nriee-Presidellt N• F. J. IlAzEN, Aksiet. Cashier
