Temperature effects on grasshoppers and crop loss
Montana study by J R Parker links grasshopper outbreaks to temperature. He shows 37 C speeds maturation and food intake, while 22 C slows both growth and egg laying. Higher favorable temperatures correlate with more egg masses and greater potential crop damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Parker
Montana Experiment Station
United States
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Parker
Society
Minnesota
Montana
4 H Corn Judging Contest Won By Custer County Team
The annual 4 H club corn judging contest at the State Corn show in Miles City last month was won by Custer county. Rosebud Stillwater and Richland counties followed in that order. Chalmer Wiseman of Custer county led with 557 points earning the gold medal from the Montana Seed Growers' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Miles City
Custer County
Rosebud
Stillwater
Richland
Chalmer Wiseman
Montana Seed Growers’ Association
Henry Buck Elk
James Red Elk
Fort Peck Reservation
Black Duck
Don't Envy a Pretty Woman But Be One
A moral exhortation on female beauty and health notes that appearances suffer from illness. It argues women should cultivate inner virtue and resilience, implying natural attractiveness is matched by character and well being. The piece frames health as essential to true beauty.
Ara Pooash Hero Of Water People Legend In Montana
This fragment recounts Ara Pooash as a famed Water People figure, describing a fierce battle with an enemy tribe beyond Fort Renton. The text credits TLivut manuscript sources and Aiones AH Bradley as references in a Montana Historical Society contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Renton
Gerat Arapooash
Aiones AH Bradley
Montana Historical Society
Penwell Ranches Sells 600 Four-Year-Old Ewes at Top Price
The Penwell Ranches near Helena sold 600 four year old half blood ewes to Bert Maynard and F B Jeffers of Norris at 16 dollars per bed, a record price for that age. The shipment moved from the Spokane ranch near Fast Helena to Norris in Madison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penwell Ranches
Helena
Bert Maynard
F. B. Jeffers
Norris
Spokane
Fast Helena
Madison County
Giant salamander may live beyond fifty years
A scientific note suggests that a giant salamander could reach an age of more than fifty years, indicating remarkable longevity for the species and implications for its life cycle and conservation.
South Africa Registers as First Nation to Train Women Nurses
South Africa becomes the first country to registrate women as nurses, marking a pioneering move in professional nursing and gender inclusion. The development positions the nation at the forefront of medical workforce history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Kitchen contests seed two Montana counties in February
Montana State College reports farm women in Carbon and Stillwater counties will begin kitchen improvement contests in February under Miss Marian Hawkins. Grace Garey oversees Carbon county with Hawkins directing Stillwater work. Prizes and closing ceremonies tied to next summer’s women's camp are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Farm Women of
Carbon
Stillwater
Marian Hawkins
Montana Extension Service
Grace Garey
Carlon County
Miss Hawkins
Misse Gertrude Hoffman
Hawkins
Lane Sheep Plan to be Extended in Montana Irrigation
Lane announces expansion of the share-basis sheep plan on Sun River Walier and Flathead projects. 20 000 sheep will be placed with 60 farmers this year, up from 12 000 last year, with farmers netting 1000 to 1600 dollars from bands and grain feeding proving highly profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Lane
Sun River
Walier
Flathead
Lane
Mr. Lane
Increse
Big Sandy
Montana State College
State College
Interior Department
Washington
Montana
Reframing Winter Preserves From Dried Fruits
Jeanette Beyer outlines practical winter preserves using dried fruits with canned pineapple and berries. She details orange marmalade and apricot amber, offering steps, pectin notes, sterilization, and paraffin sealing for durable jars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flere
Dyeing Guide for Wool Silk and Cotton Fabrics
Instructions explain whether Diamond Dyes suit wool or silk versus linen cotton or blends, advising the druggist on suitable material compatibility and use.
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Teton County
County Shipping Association
B. H. Lichwardt
David Hilger
Roy Shumate
Robert Forgy
Lewis and Clark County
Andes
Richland County
M. J. Abbey
Valley County
Sanders County
Yellowstone
I. D. O’donnell
Canyon Creek
R. A. Maker
Billings Beach
Roy Ames
L W. Berg
West Billings
John Mueller
Worden
DR. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo, N.Y
E.scott Commission CO
Clark's Fork Valley
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Arapooash
Chitpre
CRY
Fletcher
Cas
Cilthihe
Jeanette
Beyer
Home Service Department
Royal Milling Company
Ig Hones
Wrigley
Blackleg
Aggressin
Montana State Veterinary Dept
M. E. Knowles
W.T. & Treavy
Jay Todd
18St Avenue
Seattle
Mueller
Justin
Fred Mueller Saddle & Harness Ca Yaing
Ornvan
Coro
Williston
North Dakota
Oultry
Montane Meat and Commission Co
Butte
Silver Black Fox Company
Sussonls
Great Falls
Steele Blos
Great Falls, Mont
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