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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1924
Page
6
State Agricultural College experts describe Montana tillage research funded by state and federal governments. The articles detail results of the experiments and recommend methods to farmers. Readers are urged to file away these leading articles for reference.
Montana State College records highlight College Elvira a junior four year old Holstein heifer bred and owned by the college with 21 970 8 pounds of milk and 1098 5 pounds of butter in her year’s test, the highest butter production for her age in Montana and among junior four year olds owned by state institutions.
The district sent 130 carloads of livestock to market this fall, reflecting strong seasonal demand and regional farming activity. Local shippers report steady departures through autumn with cattle and hogs moving toward major markets.
Montana Co operative Crop service reports nine leading crops produced near one hundred million dollars in wealth this year, with a $2 million gain over last year and $25 million above 1921. The Helena settlement meeting aims to present facts to attract settlers and boost homesteads in Montana.
Rapid bean cultivation in the Billings district supports five beaneries with about 250 workers sorting beans for eastern markets from New Orleans to Canada. Half a carload leaves daily, wages range 1 to 3 dollars on eight hours, monthly payroll near 15 000 dollars. Beans and by products are sold locally and shipped from Terry Miles City Forsyth Hardin and Sheridan.
S R Maggard aged 64 who killed his wife, 56, on December 24 died days ago from a self inflicted head wound. At the coroner's inquest witnesses testified. John Neely, a roomer, was the principal witness and said he stayed after warnings. Neely was later released by the County Attorney when Maggard died.
The report notes beans flourishing near Glasgow and Chinook while Park City and western areas see beans viable. Farther west the cold season hurts beans and peas on higher ground replace them for farmers profits.
State auditor George P. Porter reports 1922 1923 spending on Montana higher education. University of Montana $327231 Agricultural College Bozeman $194202 plus revolving and general fund appropriations totaling about $1.5 million annually.
The state auditor notes no statement of revenues or expenditures from the interest income fund. The university is said to have lived within its income by a substantial margin, with a sizeable overall balance.
United States Geological Survey reports zinc output in Washington and Montana reached 67 000 tons in 1923 up from 59 535 tons in 1922. National totals show 623 000 tons mined and 485 000 tons refined across the United States last year. Oklahoma led with 247 000 tons. A roundup notes N R MacDonald formerly chairman of Musselshell county faces assault conviction, fined 225 dollars and 90 days in jail with sentence suspended. Beaverhead wool yields peaked in 1916 at 3 627 735 pounds valued at 1 050 916 84 dollars. 1917 saw similar volume but lower value.
The article promotes Dr R W Pierce a Buffalo physician noting his study of natural remedies and Indian methods. It claims his Favorite Prescription treats female weaknesses and remains in demand after fifty years with purity and trusted standing. A 10 cent trial package is offered via Dr Pierce’s Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
A financial notice reports total receipts reaching 1 659 117 98 with higher figures noted. Details on source allocations or dates are not provided in the fragment.
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