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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
6
Jaten Hierd's herd owned by Mike Jat on won the Lake County Dairy Herd Improvement Association title again last month. The May honors followed a state lead with an average of 46.7 pounds of butterfat, while June production stood at 45.4 pounds of butterfat.
Irvin Evans, longtime manager of the Yellow Bus company, died at his Butte home after a brief illness. He was a respected figure in local transit circles and led the firm for many years.
More than 100 farmers from irrigated districts across Pondora, Teton, Cascade, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Richland, Custer, Gallatin, and Rosebud counties joined a weeklong Montana Extension traveling conference. The itinerary covered farms, irrigation projects, and experiment stations from Great Falls to Yellowstone Park with stops in Lewistown, Billings, Hardin, Laurel, and Bozeman, totaling about 1500 miles.
The state forecasts 402 000 bushels of apples in 1928 up from 277 000 in 1927 with about 80 percent grown in northwestern and west central counties. Sour cherry and strawberry crops add to western Montana income, despite weather setbacks. National production also rises to 33 196 000 bushels, supporting a better stocked market. Dairy and total crop acreage reach high records, with wheat at 56 208 000 bushels, oats 14 554 000, and hay 1 952 000 tons, across the state.
A vintage advertisement claims Cuticura Soap doubles razor efficiency and promotes skin purity comfort and health. It touts no mug or slimy soap no germs no waste no irritation even with twice daily shaving and recommends one soap for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Montana’s state banking department reports deposits rose by more than $10 million in the year ending June 30 1928 while cash resources reached about $2.5 million and bonds and securities over $3 million. Bank numbers fell from 186 to 132 but total resources and profits increased. loans declined by over $450,000.
Secretary of Montana Woolgrowers' Association Murray E Stebbins argues expansion remains feasible despite limits in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. He notes U S sheep population growth, rising wool prices, and Japan's wool manufacturing boost as sources of demand. He compares regional production, population density, and land costs, warning overproduction risks in coarse wools and highlighting finer Montana wool advantages.
Half a million pounds of wool from northern Montana and similar amounts from the Sieben Wolf Creek and nearby ranches will be consigned unsold to the National warehouse in Boston this spring. A wool market slump at the season’s start halted bidding. most sales since have been 3 to 4 cents lower, with some odd lots at 35 to 36 cents and many houses out of the market.
A hail storm with high wind and rain struck Twin Bridges and nearby areas. Large hail reached about two inches in diameter, shattering several windows including six in the Masonic building. Few ranches were affected by the storm.
The text outlines global sheep trends, noting Montana fleece advantages and U S wool prospects while warning that expansion is limited by disease risk and habitat. It contrasts saturated markets in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and limited South American growth with potential for U S wool gains and domestic lamb issues.
Baby upsets are common but preparation helps. A nurse would suggest a few drops of Castoria to soothe infants. The text promotes Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for colic constipation and diarrhea with 25 million bottles sold last year.
The North ern Pacific reports record rail traffic with 69 locomotives on Rocky Mountain division duty and 32 of the big W-3s active. Firemen have been recalled for the first time in years, as through passenger and freight trains run from Livingston to Missoula and Missoula to Pasco, with engines shuttling across Montana, Idaho, and Pasco divisions.
An overdose of drugs is believed to have caused the death of Mrs Iris Babcock 36 whose body was found in the Seattle block in Butte.
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