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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
6
A Montana state livestock official reports a safe approach to a cattle distress affecting several herds. The plan uses an interior throat exploration gadget with an electric light to be inserted down the bovine throat, prompting the patient to say ah.
A survey highlighted cooperation between farmers and sportsmen in conservation across Iowa and other states. It notes farmers protect wildlife with food and cover while respectful hunters limit kills to lawful amounts, with state and federal agencies backing a growing population. The study by Thomas G. Scott and George O. Hendrickson will be available from Iowa State College and the Iowa State Conservation Commission.
Montana turkey production is ample for Christmas tables with 290000 birds prepared for market. About one sixth of the crop will go out of state, with markets 10 to 15 percent larger than 1939. Turkeys average 11 pounds for hens and 16 pounds for toms, with October grower prices at 17 cents a pound versus 16.5 cents in 1939.
J. C. Taylor director of the Montana extension service announces George L. Loomis as assistant extension agent. Loomis, a 1940 Montana State College graduate, will begin in Richland county for his first assignment. He hails from Cascade county and grew up on his father's farm, with early 4-H and Future Farmer activity.
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve reports Montana bank debits in October 1940 rose nearly seven million dollars from a year earlier, totaling 96,313,000 versus 89,473,000 in October 1939. Debits mainly reflect checks against depositors accounts for goods services and debts.
A Meeteetse Wyoming resident reports long term kidney and prostate trouble improved after using Wong Sun's Chinese Herbs. He describes nightly awakenings, fatigue, dizziness, leg pains, and poor appetite then credits the herbs with a wonderful new feeling and urges others to try them. Signed November 18 1940. PRANK IS. THAYER.
Capt. Horace W. Bivins of Billings a 74 year old Negro reserve officer with two Cuban campaigns and Philippines service awaits a possible recall. He seeks to serve with a home guard unit or under Brig. Gen. Benjamin O Davis in the Ninth or 10th Cavalry in the Philippines. He excels in marksmanship and holds five army gold medals in a single year.
Members of the Montana Livestock Production Credit Association repaid 200000 to the Production Credit Corp of Spokane during November, increasing member equity to 212670 while the federal lender retains 200000 of the capital. The association now has 412670 capitalization plus 421479 in surplus and reserves.
Directors of the North Montana Hereford Breeders association set March 14 for the annual bull sale in the livestock pavilion at the North Montana Bay fairgrounds. Eighty bulls will be offered, all consignments dropped prior to January. Auctioneer E. Sedgwick, with assistants Sparrow and H. oeer, will conduct the sale at 12 30 p m. Twenty two breeders have consignments listed including Ed Savik of Bynum as president with Bill Moore vice president and Errol Galt treasurer. Ted Fosse, Cascade county agent, serves as secretary.
The Lake County Guernsey Breeders Association met at the Thompsons to plan expanding the breed in the valley. C. M. Peden delivered a carload of Guernsey cattle from Oregon, but transit delays left the stock in poor condition for cold weather. He plans to sell the cattle in the Flathead valleys this winter.
Montana Horticultural Society will host a two day meeting in Polson on December 6 and 7. President H A Johnson announced speakers include E E Isaac extension horticulturist from Montana State College Dr H F Holland state marketing specialist Dr H B Mills Bozeman state entomologist George L Knight Missoula state factorist and W E Pollinger from Co.
In Mahabalipuram, a vast carved stone bowl stands as a relic from ancient kings who used it to serve food to their subjects during religious feasts. The artifact reflects historical ritual dining practices in southern India.
Eognuk of Nome far north returns home after bringing 26 reindeer to Dr. Philip Cole in Lake Placid New York. He toured big cities and trains, endured heat, bought Christmas gifts, and noted bargain-store prices. The trip was reported by a Juneau Alaska paper and shared via Helena residents.
The article explains how heavy parasitic infestation harms pullets and reduces growth and digestion. It outlines methods to expose worms by a preliminary water treatment, a half day non-feeding period, and worming with caps and a new compressed tablet that discharges head and body segments of tapeworms without toxic aftereffects.
D M Kelly of Butte and vice president of Anaconda Copper Mining Co addressed the Billings Commercial Club finance campaign dinner saying current prosperity due to war is distressing and that true security comes from hard work and thrift, not legislation.
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