Seed Timing Affects Smut Control In Winter Wheat
Montana State College reports in Gallatin valley tests that seeding date greatly influences smut levels in winter wheat. Early August sowing with treated seed largely prevented smut, while mid September planting produced high smut rates. copper carbonate treatment greatly reduced infection when planted early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin Valley
Montana Experiment Station
LeRoy Powers
Agronomy Department
Gallatin County
Table Talks Chilled and Frozen Desserts
A compact guide to refreshing desserts for luncheons and dinners. Recipes include Chocolate Cookies Plum Tapioca Lemon Foam Frozen Pudding Apricot Mousse Three-of-a-Kind Ice Maple Ice Cream with steps, ingredients, and chilling directions.
Montana Special Prizes and Land Certificates Featured at 1928 Exposition
Montana earns a prominent role in the 1928 International Grain and Hay Show with special bonuses totaling over 1500 for state growers, including two all expenses paid trips to the 1929 exposition for top first-place finishers. The Montana Board of Land Commissioners has cancelled 44 twenty-year land certificates and 120 amortization certificates, with delinquent notices issued for certificates issued before 1923 and other classes.
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Helena
Montana
State Publicity Division
State Board of Land Commissioners
Great Falls Preps for Farmer and Stockman Holiday Train
Great Falls gears up for a livestock special train event on Oct 6 with a chamber committee overseeing plans. County agents in two counties set moisture test equipment in offices to help farmers gauge wheat readiness for harvest. Fergus dairymen held an annual picnic, dairy officials discussed herd improvement and bloat control, and MSU open to 1928-29 term with freshman days. Wheat protein testing guides harvest decisions, and Montana labs report peak protein 17.8 percent this season, with early-season wheat from central Montana attaining 17.8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Fergus County
Carl Wight
Lewistown
J. O. Tretsven
Montana Extension Service
Dairy
Howard Welch
Montana State College
Montana
Seed Potatoes and Wheat Yield Highlight Montana Farm Notes
G L Tiebout reports Montana's Bliss Triumph seed potatoes in excellent condition after inspection. Supreme wheat on a Fergus county 240 acre field should yield about 40 bushels per acre, seed from Frank Skochpol. Alfalfa acreage on the Flathead project rises from under 2,000 to nearly 18,000 acres in 10 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Tiebout
University of Louisiana
M. L. Utterback
Seright
Fergus County
Frank Skochpol
D. B. Noble
Flathead
Flathead Lake Study Expands Under State Effort
The State Fish and Game department with University of Montana officials and Glacier Park scientists inspect the Yellow Bay biological station on Flathead Lake. Dr. M J Elrod leads the project to compare Flathead Lake with Lake Rowan and other Montana waters, seeking reasons for its lower fish production despite heavier stocking. Chancellor Brannon notes the three station setup and regular visits as part of ongoing research.
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Yellow Bay
Flathead Lake
State Fish and Game Department
State Fish and Game Commission
C. H. Clapp
University of Montana
M. J. Elrod
University
C. C. Leach
Department of Fish Culture
Bureau of Fisheries
Washington, D. C
Elrod
Brannon
Glacier Park
Marlow
Montana
Lake Rowan
Flathead
R. T. Young
Farm price averages listed for various grains livestock
The document shows average local farm prices per unit for many items including wheat 1.09 a bushel corn 0.95 oats 0.49 rye 0.87 flaxseed 1.89 potatoes 0.75 hogs 8.80 per 100 pounds beef cattle 8.90 veal calves 11.80 sheep 8.40 lambs 11.20 milk cows 80 chick ens 0.19 eggs 0.23 butter 0.43 wool 0.38 per pound. Prices are averages of local sales across all grades and qualities.
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Reau
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Clear Complexion
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap to clear the complexion and keep scalp clean and hands soft, with Cuticura Ointment for occasional use and the Cuticura Talcum for fragrance.
Wheat protein premiums unsettled as early harvest figures show variance
Early in August protein content in spring wheat remained uncertain as Minnesota and South Dakota receipts show 12.2 to 14.4 percent protein. Montana and Great Falls tests indicate wide variation in winter wheat protein, with averages around 13.1 percent versus last year’s 11.15. Kansas City and Omaha reports place regional spring and winter wheat protein near or below 12 percent as shipments continue.
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Minnesota
South Dakota
Minneapolis Commission
Department of Agricultural Economic
Montana State College
Bozeman Laboratory
Great Falls
Montana
Bozeman
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas City
Wichita
Omaha
Kansas State Grain Inspection Department
Southwestern
Mining Property Sold in Neihart Foreclosure sale
Mining property of the Big 7 Group Inc including several mining claims in the Neihart district was sold under foreclosure to Howard H. Stanley trustee by Sheriff Bob Gordon of Cascade County for 68 475 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big 7 Group, Inc
Neihart District
Howard H. Stanley
Bob Gordon
Cascade County
Montana research aids game replenishment efforts
Chancellor Brannon notes as crowds invade Montana mountains the need for minute study to preserve fish and game. He says pioneers and fishermen understand surroundings but underestimate research, urging scientific resources of the state university to address dwindling Montana game and find replenishment methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Bay
Brannon
Montana
State University
Castoria Promises Quick Relief for Infants and Children
An ad touts Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy to ease minor pains in babies and colic, constipation, and diarrhea. It claims doctors approve and notes 25 million bottles sold last year, emphasizing routine use for infants and older children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Mountain States Telegraph breaks ground on Harlowton office
Mountain States Telegraph and Telephone company starts construction of a one story brick office building in Harlowton with an estimated cost of 6000 dollars. C. A. Comstock handles carpenter and masonry work while J. H. Lawson takes plumb ing and heating. A new switchboard will be installed to improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain States Telegraph and Telephone Company
Harlowton
C. A. Comstock
J. H. Lawson
Billings Pastor Dies After Illness at Home
The Rev. William F. McCormick a veteran minister of the Christian church living in Billings for eight years died at his daughter Mrs H D Fitch home after a ten day illness He was 70 years old last January and had been in poor health since his eyesight failed five years ago.
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William F. McCormick
The
Christian Church
Billings
H. D. Fitch
Mr. McCormick
A Fool and His Father's Money Are Soon Parted
A terse proverb notes that wealth inherited from a father is quickly lost through foolish spending, warning readers about prudent management of generational fortune.
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J. H. Crouch
State Board of Health
Glendive
Mueller
Bratin
Fred Mueller
Ganven
Coca
UES
Franklin
Blackleg
M. Frankin Blackley Serum Co
Drover
Fert Warten
Dr. Dean
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Los Angeles
Nine Mile River
Nine Mile Valley
Missoula
Milwaukee
Northern Paaite
Auteme Bible
Missenla
Yellowstone Trail
Blackfoot Land Development Coo
Treasure State Farm and Livestock
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Home Service Department——Royal Milling Company
F. B. Price
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Butte, Mont
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Teton
Fallon
Blalne
Carbon
Pondera
Broadwater
J. T. Miller
Powell, Wyo
Carbon County
John W. Turner
Eastland
Tex
Blaine County
United States Bureau of Reclamation
H. H. Johnson
Milk River
Mr. Johnson
Butte
William G. Brooks
Alberton
Anaconda
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Chester
Malta
Miles City
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Wibaux
Winnett
Wolf Point
Wilsall
United States
Spokane
KGA
Spokane Union Stock Yards
P. O
Robert Clarkson
Teton County
L. G. DeVore
Lewis and Clark County
E. J. Bell
Department of Agricultural Economics
Ee Sade
Tuyere
Castoria
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