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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
7
A historical editorial urges strict livestock classifications at county fairs to ensure meaningful placings. It emphasizes livestock judges providing clear reasons for placements and notes exhibitions in fruit canning, dairy, pruning, and farm machinery as educational. Social aspects like picnics and athletics should accompany demonstrations, with grounds kept inviting for community appeal.
The forest service in Montana's Lolo National Forest seeks bids for 80 million feet of timber. Bids may be awarded in one month, with a 30 day delay possible. The sale includes white pine, spruce, larch, and cedar, plus 6000 cedar poles, with stumpage and pole prices outlined. Estimated gross revenue near 125000 dollars with 25 percent to counties and 10 percent for roads.
A Chicago doctor warns of a race of shortsighted Americans while debates over tariffs and national symbolism appear in editorials. The text notes a surplus of insects, swatting fatigue, and a claim that manufacturers wield tariff influence or authority.
Prominent agricultural economist Truman G Palmer urges Montana to adopt crop rotation and intelligent cropping to unlock higher yields. He compares Montana with Germany, noting Montana's wheat and oats per acre trails Germany by significant margins and highlights potato gains and rye, barley, and corn trends, urging reforms to stop soil mining.
Montana profits from German beet sugar success as 1910 crop yields lag. A plan to expand sugar beet rotation promises higher corn oats wheat and barley production, with Billings beet factory proving viability. Strong emphasis on government supports and farmer adoption to boost state agriculture.
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