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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
Bozeman May 23 Professor W F Schoppe of the Montana Experiment Station warns Montana must double egg production to meet domestic demand. He urges farmers and poultrymen to expand flocks, start early, and enlist help from all ages to boost the state’s food supply ahead of winter.
Montana forecasts 1917 wheat production at not less than 40 million bushels with potential rise to 50 million given a favorable season. 1916 winter and spring wheat totaled about 30 million. Increased acreage and output of oats flax potatoes barley peas and beans are also anticipated.
Municipal authorities cooperate with residents to grow a large store of potatoes onions and other produce from city lots and backyards. A state council sub-committee on city gardens guides and aids this effort.
Government plans to connect Montana farmers with laborers from the east. Immigration Inspector Charles K. Andrews of Helena will supply names to farmers seeking workers. Blanks for laborer applications available at any Montana post office. Lists of potential workers have been compiled with help from the Chicago News, aiming to match steady help with ranchers and harvest needs.
The piece argues that if Russia yields ground Germany could crush Italy and prolong the war, though Russia standing firm would curb German victory. It notes Russia likely to endure, Russia’s defense of Petrograd, and possible German concessions to appease the Junkers to sustain slaughter through another year.
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