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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
2
Forest fire prevention is urged through manufacturer cooperation with gun and ammo makers. The plan seeks to print brief fire warnings on cartridge boxes and camping supplies to remind hunters and outdoor users of fire danger. Manufacturers in the Northwest and East show interest in supporting game preservation and safer recreation.
A reflection notes that most people retain memories of favors once done, yet may overlook recurring gratitude. The piece suggests reciprocity and long-term social bonds based on remembered acts of assistance.
The Helena district, oldest in the state, reports a surge in land entries for homesteads and increased receipts. Five months into 1914 show 494 entries and fees totaling 11 519.20, with January at 63 entries and May at 98. Settlers pivot to dairying fruit gardens and poultry, favoring hill and mountain tracts open for settlement.
One hundred carloads of road making and farm machinery will be brought to Great Falls for the Montana road congress set for August 10 to 12. Walter S. Clark and William F. Kester pledge strong results and plan a $40,000 machinery exhibit in the largest collection ever shown in Montana.
One of the largest clergy gatherings in Montana met in Bozeman for a week under the Montana state college summer school to study farming for country churches. Forenoon lectures covered basic agricultural science topics like swine judging potato culture and soil fertility. Afternoons featured conferences with papers by pastors and experts followed by informal discussion.
Montana wool industry shows cleaning up by July 1 ahead of average due to a smaller clip and better prices. Projected 28 million pounds this year versus 23 million last year with an average price around 18 cents and reports of prices up to 20 cents.
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