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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
2
Leading articles by State Agricultural College experts describe Montana tillage experiments funded by state and federal governments. The pieces summarize results and urge readers to file the articles for reference.
Glendive chamber of commerce outlines a plan to boost corn and hog industries in Dawson County. A 20 acre deat corn contest will award 250, 150 and 100 dollars plus smaller premiums. Merchandize premiums and farm implements may be donated. A luncheon will seek farm bureau cooperation and expand the annual corn show.
Advertising copy touts Musterole as a clean white mustard-based salve that relieves sore throats bronchitis and other pains without the blister of traditional mustard plasters. It emphasizes quick relief from chest colds lumbago and rheumatic pains and notes a milder children's version priced at 35c 65c and hospital size $2.00.
Cascade county leads Montana counties in real estate and improvements with 70,344,972 dollars assessed, followed by Silver Bow 54,286,200 and Yellowstone 51,662,607. Beaverhead tops livestock value at 3,312,291, Fer gus 2,395,? Blaine 2,132,211 and Big Horn 2,035,154. Personal property totals show Silver Bow at 49,947,365 and Cascade 25,512,457 with Lewis and Clark 17,137,266 Yellowstone 12,177,554 and Missoula 12,055,323.
Farmers adapt to shifting meat demand urging better cattle breeding swine finish and quality, while Montana sheep carry high wool and lamb potential. Emphasizes selecting pure bred rams and vigorous ewes to lift lamb weight at weaning and fleece quality for higher market value.
Beaverhead county again tops Montana for cattle and sheep totals. State assessors report Beaverhead with 81,413 cattle, up from 65,219 last year, while statewide cattle reach 1,114,986 valued at 30,839,852. Sheep total 1,798,827 with value rising to 12,052,383. The auto replaces horses, with motor vehicles 497,243 versus 507,783 in 1922. Beaverhead also leads in sheep numbers at 156,346, followed by Meagher and Madison in the ranking.
The article argues that improved breeding must be paired with proper feeding to raise stock worth top prices. It stresses careful selection and feeding as essential, noting the college aims to train students with stock suited to large central markets. Premia earned at state fairs show progress.
Mineral county disclosed only 14 sheep to the assessor 718 cattle and 559 horses ranking last of 55 counties. Silver Bow near the end with 1926 horses 7270 sheep and 6072 cattle. Polson hosts a Montana national guard company muster in. New York Senator Copeland faced hisses while explaining his soldiers bonus and tax reduction plan to the Silk Association of America.
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