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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
2
State Agricultural College experts describe Montana tillage experiments funded by state and federal governments. The articles explain the best tillage methods and urge readers to preserve them for future use.
Charles McGuire of Highwood wins the sweepstakes prize for the largest Montana wheat yield in the summer tillage contest run by the Montana Development Association. The state average yield with summer tillage reaches 36 bushels per acre, far above the 15 bushels overall average.
Montana State college extension economist M L Wilson outlines a plan to raise wheat prices via a government export corporation and higher tariffs. He argues current price gaps favor manufactured goods and aims to bridge the split to restore faith in Montana farming and avert deeper postwar distress.
Bozeman prepares January 7 to 12 Farmers Week at Montana State College with 12 farm and allied groups, including the Montana State Farm Bureau and Montana Dairymen's Association. Key topics cover export corporation price plans, dairy laws, tuberculosis eradication, seed shows, and alfalfa display prizes. A radio series and seminar lineup accompany the events.
A Chicago based National Wool Warehouse and Storage Company report predicts stronger wool prices after the new year as demand expands. Industry leaders in Montana Dakota and other areas cite rising prices with recent sales at 50 and 49 cents for specific wools. A Merchants National Bank summary notes firm London auctions and broader domestic demand with increased sales volumes.
Ottawa reports per capita spirits consumption shrinking sharply while beer wine and tobacco stay steady. 1869 figures show 1 124 gallons per person with a peak of 1 994 gallons in 1874. Last fiscal year records 0 219 gallons and 0 360 gallons the year before.
A Montana roundup reports deaths and crimes across cities including Butte Dillon Gildford Harlem Missoula Anaconda and Choteau. Notable items include the death of Malcolm McCrimmon in Butte after a long illness, a fatal shooting of Demeshia Martinez, a gang assault on Guy Stapleton, wrecks near Huntley, burglaries in Harlem and Anaconda, and upcoming Montana horticultural society convention dates in Missoula.
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