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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
2
The article argues that dairy profits hinge on farm efficiency and proper costing. It advocates weighing each cow’s milk against feed, maintaining books, and forming cow testing associations. Experts visit farms to track feed and milk per cow, enabling profit calculations and culling poor performers.
Hank Himes notes a shift in theatergoers who once stood for many things but now rarely stand for anything except the national anthem. He remarks on an encouraging sign reflecting this change in public behavior.
Farmers increasingly view gas engines as horse and crop savers for harvest. An engine on a binder reduces horse labor, prevents crop loss in wet conditions, cuts wear on gear, and allows continuous power. Lightweight, cooled engines also adapt to balers and other equipment.
Luther Burbank claims his super wheat will yield 50 to 70 bushels per acre, five to seven times the U S average, with potential to reach 100 bushels in Montana. He describes hardy, high protein grain tested against 68 varieties and stresses its role in addressing global hunger. Farmers await demonstrations as officials consider mobilizing workers and helpers for harvest.
Helena Harvest Volunteer committee completes plans to loan workers during harvest. Employers pledge cooperation by allowing a number of their men to leave work temporarily to help harvest. The effort aims to counter I W W pressure and stresses patriotic duty to feed troops and towns. Committeemen urged to reach all potential helpers and employers.
A summary from the Montana and United States July crop report shows large year to year differences in wheat oats flaxseed alfalfa apples and sugar beets with commercial crop shares rising for Montana to about 45 percent and for the U S to 37 percent. Price comparisons list state and national averages for wheat corn oats potatoes hay and eggs.
A compilation of brief world notes reports French soldiers dubbed Teddies by Parisians, revolutions feared in Spain, and German mortality estimates, with signals from London and Washington on wars and politics affecting Britain, the United States, and allied strategies.
A newspaper note emphasizes keeping a professional mindset, likening every task to a big league scouting process. It urges steady practice, attention to detail, and relentless improvement as paths to success.
The Blackfoot Land Development Co announces Western Montana holdings for sale direct from the company with fixed values by appraisers and 10 yearly payments. Benefits include fertility, climate, moisture, growing seasons, mountain scenery, railway access, utilities, schools, and anticipated electric power. MisSOULA address provided.
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