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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
6
Louis Vinke presents key principles from Montana State College on wintering breeding cows. He outlines target weight gains for thin cows, maintenance needs for fair cows, and weight loss allowances for fleshy cows, plus feed types and practical rations using straw and roughages for 100 to 120 days.
The annual census by W B Willey tallies 3 275 deer 175 bears 1 110 coyotes 282 bobcats and 20 mountain lions in Jefferson National Forest with deer up about 400 from last year. Hunters 1 505 in 1927, 300 more than 1926, killed 254 deer and 22 bears while 36 deer fell to predators.
The Bitter Root Irrigation District reports 22 448 acre feet of water in Lake Como on December 1 as the gauge shows 40 feet. This exceeds the normal December 3 000 acre feet and equals a May runoff level, while being just under half of the expected June flood runoff.
Address by M L Wilson notes world wheat acreage rising from 194 million acres in 1909 13 to 219 million in 1926 with Canada Argentina Australia expanding. Russia returns to prewar levels aided by tractors. High protein wheat ample offset by tariff. Montana sees mechanization with 70000 tractors? 1400 combines harvest 700000 acres and 18 percent of crop. Tractor farms boost output and reduce man hours per acre.
Stillwater county extension meeting reviewed 1927 tests and demonstrations covering 4-H club work, pure seed use, pest control, crop and livestock projects. Winners named in Scobey 4-H exhibits judged by M. Wangel Russell. poultry demonstrations planned for 1928.
Plentywood physician Dr. E. G. Steele has left for Chicago for a minor operation and will go to New Orleans to recuperate and attend a clinic during the winter. Dr. E Fawcett, longtime Outlook practitioner, has moved to Seattle to live.
Indian youths in Cheyenne Indian 4 H clubs on the Tongue River reservation produced crops livestock and sewn items valued at over 68000 with an estimated profit of 4636.23 A total of about 200 children took part across sewing garden corn potato and poultry projects Garden work accounted for the largest enrollment and value with 125 children and more than 5000 in garden produce Potatoes yielded 2235 bushels worth 1931.10 Corn reached 787 bushels about 600 in value Poultry clubs raised 265 birds valued at 265 Sewing produced 152 articles worth 207 with 21 girls in Lame Deer schools and 12 in third year work Mrs Bertha I Brown introduced sewing in Muddy Creek and girls from Muddy Creek won prizes at Midland Empire and Hardin fairs
A Montana Automobile Association summary shows 1927 county road and bridge spending totaling about 4 million, with state additions of 3 million for new highways, bringing total road outlays to over 8 million. County levies, motor license fees, and prior balances fund road work across all 56 counties. Cascade leads in expenditures. Silver Bow holds the largest year start balance.
The Big Creek ranger station on the Flathead River north fork near Glacier park boundary begins feeding 500 whitetail deer to avert starvation. A Weholt from the Kalispell forestry office says the herd received help last year and returns for feed. Montana provides hay with state aid. last year 200 deer died due to late supply access amid heavy snow. The colder early season this year could ensure water from mountain streams next summer. Blacktail deer adapt better to shelter and food.
Miss Eleanor Kirk resigns from the county attorney office at Stanford and departs for Harlowton to join the Farmers National Bank as an employee.
Advertisement suggests using Cuticura Ointment for dandruff and itching then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Repeats the routine daily to achieve soft hands and clear skin. Includes guidance to retire spots gently and shampoo next morning.
The article presents timeless Saturday kitchen ideas for Sunday desserts and storage. It covers making pies, cakes, cookies, and puddings in advance, preserving foods for winter, drying beans, and using a double boiler for steaming puddings. It includes practical tips for beans, leftover cereals, berry pies, cranberry sauce, cookies, and even keeping waxed paper from splattering.
Brain hemorrhage claims the life of Batt Arrigoni 62 former Walkerville marshal and deputy sheriff since January. He sustained a head injury December 5 after a fall while dispersing rowdies and had felt ill since, leading to removal to Murray hospital where a brain hemorrhage was diagnosed.
A witty remark notes that lovers miss their end because love obscures vision. The line plays on the proverb by suggesting affection dulls foresight about outcomes.
Old time advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for colic constipation and diarrhea in babies. It claims quick calming effects and natural benefits, noting doctors approve and a care book is included with the product.
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