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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
6
E Sandberg Hill county farm agent warns Hill county farmers to study stock prices before selling due to lack of feed. He notes buyers exploiting growers forced to sell, highlights grazing on share arrangements in other states, and urges keeping best cows and young heifers for breeding.
Peterson Byron Neace and Elmer Collier travel by auto to Cheyenne Indian reservation near Mobridge South Dakota to seek pasture for their cattle and other stock growers. A trainload of cattle will be shipped there to pasture until late fall then returned for winter sale if deals are arranged.
One hundred three airplanes of various types can be launched from the U S S Saratoga in 14 minutes, illustrating the Navy's lead in naval aviation. The president is commander in chief of both the army and navy.
A large electrical power station is planned for Valparaiso Chile with officials outlining its expected impact on regional energy capacity and economic growth. The project aims to modernize infrastructure and support growing demand in northern Chilean markets.
About 600000 pounds of Montana wool in twenty cars are consigned to the National Wool Marketing Corp of Boston through the Intermountain Cooperative Organization. Shipments exceed last year and spring 1930 levels as shearings near completion east of the Continental Divide. Appraisers from Boston are in the field. Montana wool is said to be of excellent quality and premiums are expected for higher grades despite an unsatisfactory market. Ranchers expect good summer and fall ranges thanks to rains, but winter feed remains a concern, potentially shifting some sheep to North Dakota Minnesota and other midwestern states.
Dairy products will be a major feature of the 1931 Montana State fair with the dairy division chief B F Thrailkill in charge. The exhibit aims for top quality, higher premiums, and keen competition with $500 in cash for entries scoring above 92 in butter ice cream and cheese. Judges include R O Storvick H A Bendixen and Glenn C Sands.
Iris planting is best from July to August for strong roots and next year blooms. Bearded iris thrives in well drained soil with rhizomes horizontal and partially exposed. Siberians beardless iris bloom in blues, purples, and whites. water well first season, ensure drainage. A long list of varieties follows, grouped by color, with 25 cent to 25 dollar prices, plus care notes and growing advice.
Mrs Union Herald sent Mr Ricker to Lewistown for the Judith Basin Farmers union meeting and Malden picnic where he urged economic recovery through agricultural rehabilitation. He favored land policy revision, government refinancing of farm debt, and government land control to remove nonfarm land, with a goal of farmers owning all marketing channels. The union, active nearly 30 years, operates in 26 states and handled about one sixth of last year’s wheat through its channels.
The notice urges sowing opium poppies for an August display alongside carrots beets and string beans. It advises lime stock for ten weeks, sow hardy annuals, scatter Shirley poppy seed over tulip beds and plant viola and pansy seeds. It recommends iron sulphate for plantains and dandelions, cucumbers and summer squashes, lawn care with rake and fertilizer, and airy protection for tomato pepper and eggplant seedlings. It also highlights Coltness hybrid dahlias as brilliant bloomers.
The second annual state 4-H club convention closed at Bozeman June 19 after opening June 16 with nearly 200 delegates and leaders. Highlights included W. P. Jackson’s leadership training in community recreation and livestock emphasis. attendees enjoyed gym swims and a Gallatin County Leaders’ picnic. Officers named Ora Smith, Billie Janssen, Phyllis Sullivan, and Herbert Cael.
Fine ranch and mineral land with Rio Grande frontage six miles away. One half fertile valley land, balance rolling, abundant water from 16 springs, ideal cattle country. Timber, game, silver and copper deposits. nearby oil showings and active drilling. Good title, small cash down, long payment terms. J. E. Sherman, Falfurrias, Texas.
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