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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
2
The article urges moisture conservation via dust mulch to protect soil in dry summers and notes benefits of fallow and harrowing to break crusts. It then argues for breeding purebreds over grades to improve horse stock and notes stallion laws weed out poorer horses, stressing long term gains. Finally it calls for shade for dairy cows during hot July weather to sustain high production.
The article advises removing surplus roosters by July 1 to prevent fertilized eggs and spoilage. It notes sterile eggs hatch no chicks and can fetch higher prices, while yearling roosters serve as meat for haying crews. It also covers cow shading for better feed intake and lists Montana hog breeds and their roles.
Sweet clover hay is hard to make well unless cut young. Harvest when plants are small and tender for palatability and yield. Leave leaves, cure like alfalfa, rake into windrows, cover with hay caps to protect from sun and rain. cut too close to the ground risks killing regrowth.
The best breed depends on your conditions and taste. No single breed suits all. a good breed is one you like and that fits your farming setup and goals.
Department of the Interior Land Office Great Falls Montana announces Lulu Brown of Fairfield widow of Theodore Johnson has filed intention to make three year proof to establish claim to SW40 section 24 and NWY section 25 township 22 north range west Montana Meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Choteau Montana August 7 1917 witness list Erick N Waugh Carlos M Burrows Hartwick T Hever Allan R Young. Register R N Sutherlin. First pub July 4 last Aug 1.
Department of the Interior notices that Erick W. Waugh of Chateau Montana, holder of original and additional homestead entries for lands in township 22 north range 5 west Montana meridian, will submit three year proof to establish the claim before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau Montana on August 7 1917. Companions Lulu Brown Fairfield Montana Henry H Waldo Choteau Montana and Carlos M Burrows with June Burrows Gilman Montana listed as witnesses.
The executor of Charles F Lassell deceased will sell by private sale after July 7 1917 the NEquarter of section 14 township 28 north range 7 west in Teton county Montana. Cash bids 10 percent with deed abstract at purchaser expense and tax and assessment liability.
Great bargain sale of 920 acres or part on S. T. ranch three miles SE of Choteau. Land valued over 60 per acre, all tillable with best water rights in county. Price 45 per acre on reasonable terms. See manager on S. T. ranch or write box 166 Choteau.
U S Land Office Great Falls Montana announces David A De Tour of Chateau Montana has filed intent to make three year proof to establish his claim to multiple parcels in sections 19 and 24 township 24 north range 5 and 6 west Montana Meridian. The proof is to be before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Cho teau Montana on July 18 1917. Witnesses Joseph Ettema William G Cook William B Black Stanley Harris all of Choteau Montana. First pub June 13 last July 11.
Notice invites sealed proposals until 2 p m July 14 1917 for furnishing all material labor and tools to build a board picket fence around the Agawam School District No 51 property and to construct about 900 feet of cement walk and a cement platform in front of the school. Apply by letter or visit Franklin Pierce Clerk of the Board in Agawam Montana on Saturdays before the closing date.
Agness Montgomery formerly Mennie of Chateau Montana files intent to prove up three homestead entries dating 1914 1916 for E% SW% W% SEY EX NW W 4 NEY section 17 township 23 north range 7 west Montana Meridian before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Chateau Montana July 10 1917. Arch ie Wells Kalma Geo M Boney Charles M Odell Thomas Newcome all of Choteau Montana witness. N Sutherlin Register First pub June 6 last July 4.
Will sell at Dutton on July 14 1917 to the highest bidder for cash one day mare nine years old branded on the right shoulder with a small star on the forehead and three white feet State Stock Inspector W G Allin 39 41
The piece notes that at eight hours daily a counting expert would need 204 years to tally two million dollars required for the Liberty Loan, illustrating the vast sums involved in financing the war and urging public contribution.
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