Sunbaths Help in Fighting Rickets at Montana State College
Mrs. Raymond Porter extension specialist at Montana State College says unshining sun exposure helps prevent rickets and sunburn. New sunsuits with mesh tops and wide shoulder straps stay on with help from the child, while matching blouses or rompers simplify dressing for town or parties. Samples and color tests advised. bright colors aid visibility to motorists.
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Montana State College
Raymond Porter
Porter
Montana dairy stock shows big improvement this year
State dairy specialist J C Tretsven notes generally better dairy stock quality in Montana. A Guernsey sale in Missoula moved 14 purebred sires to dairymen statewide, some for purebred herds, others for grades. He cites upcoming cream grading law as beneficial to producers and prices amid butterfat swings. University of Washington swept Pacific Northwest titles in track, baseball, tennis and rowing.
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J. C. Tretsven
Tretsven
Montana
Guernsey
Missoula
The
University of Washington
Pacific Northwest
Weed Control Meetings Highlight Montana Agriculture
Over 720 farmers and officials attended June weed control demonstrations directed by the Montana Extension service and Chipman Chemical Engineering Co. Petitions to form weed control districts circulated in Great Falls Bozeman and Lewistown. Canadian thistle and Poverty weed were the major problems with white top and Russian knapweed widespread. If demonstrations prove successful chemical control may reduce small patches and halt spread though current costs limit field use.
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Montana State College
Montana Extension Service
Chipman Chemical Engineering Co
A. H. Post
L. P. Reitz
State College
W. D. Kinder
Boise
Idaho
S. C. Rigby
Idaho Falls
Chemical Company
Chemical Engineering Company
Post
Great Falls
Bozeman
Lewistown
Haying Opens on Musselshell in Martinsdale Area
Large scale haying begins in Martinsdale after frequent June rains boost crop prospects. Smith brothers and Bair ranch lead with about 5 000 tons annual harvest, while John Christenson of Twedot is tasked with Koehler hay. Ranges look good and stockmen plan sheep movement to the mountains.
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Martinsdale
Smith Brothers
Bair Ranch
John Christenson
Twedot
Otto Vestal
Settles
Neihart
Farming Practices Affect Hay and Poultry Feeding Value
The article notes that wetting bleaching and mold in hay destroy color and feeding value. Pullets need size and substance to endure high egg production strain. Airing sunning and cleaning winter clothes prevent moths. Peeling potatoes removes minerals and vitamins found just under the skin, reducing food value.
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Montana State College
Agricultural Outlook for Montana Favors Caution in Livestock
The Montana Agricultural Outlook by Paul Carpenter reviews beef lamb and butter trends plus wheat prospects. It notes April May cattle market losses due to weak buying power and high supply with easing beef runs. butter production rises while demand stays weak. egg and chicken indicators point to tighter supplies. wheat may fall with production cuts abroad and US acreage shrinking.
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Montana
Paul Carpenter
Montana State College
Carpenter
Colorado
Nebraska
Dakotas
Alfalfa Boosts Butterfat in Dairy Herds
Montana State extension specialist J O Tretsven notes alfalfa hay and pasture can push dairy cows to about 300 pounds of butterfat per herd when combined with grains. He cites minerals and leaf-rich composition as key factors and urges harvest that preserves leaves for higher digestible protein and vitamins.
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J. O. Tretsven
Montana State College
Lake County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Tretsven
Gas Tax Revenue Higher Than 1930 Totals in Montana
Montana tax records show gasoline tax collections in 1931 slightly above 1930, with refunds to industrial users rising. First half year totals exceed 1930 by 70 847 dollars, May and June lagging behind last year, and June 30 saw 169 296 74 dollars moved from the drawback to the highway fund. Sheep found after long search near Clyde Park. John Cooney of Harlowton located 380 sheep. Lord Jessel’s daughter Gladys opens a gift shop in London.
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Montana
E. E. Williams
John Cooney
Harlowton
Daisy Peak
Clyde Park
Farmer Fatally Burned in Distillate Explosion
Russell Johnson died after severe burns from a distillate fire started to ignite a stove in the kitchen. Clara Olsen suffered serious arm and shoulder burns but is expected to recover. Johnson ran outside and jumped into a water barrel to try and douse the flames.
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Russell Johnson
Chester
Lothair
Clara Olsen
Johnson
Nampa
Idaho
Apple yield will be normal in western Montana crops
George L. Knight states western Montana apples should yield normally with about 400 carloads from Bitter Root valley. Frost damage is light, mainly in low valley orchards, totaling about 3 to 4 percent. Clark Fork in Carbon county and Flathead valley cherries suffered more, while Bitter Root sour cherries and Bitter Root strawberries show strong prospects despite reduced acreage.
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Montana
Bitter Root
George L. Knight
State Department of Agriculture
Clark Fork
Carbon County
Flathead Valley
Kalispell
Record Park Travel Breaks One Day Visitor Record
Yellowstone Park welcomed 6 259 visitors through four gates on Independence Day setting a new single day high. Car entries reached 1 670 with Gardiner and south entrances also breaking records as West Yellowstone gate admitted nearly half the crowds.
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Yellowstone Park
West Yellowstone Gateway
Gardiner
South Entrances
Cattle Breeds Shown by 4-H Baby Beef Clubs
Montana Extension Service circular No. 20 details fitting and showing cattle by 4-H members in baby beef clubs. The document outlines methods for preparing cattle, judging criteria, and the roles of club leaders in demonstrating proper care and display techniques.
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Montana Extension Service
Montana Insurance Department 25th Annual Report Issued
The Montana insurance department released its 25th annual report, covering the year ended December 31, 1930. Prepared by state auditor and insurance commissioner George P. Porter and delivered to Governor J. E. Ericksen on July 3, the 108 page pamphlet includes department receipts, company listings for fire life and miscellaneous insurance, fraternal societies, and a directory of insured and licensed underwriters in the state.
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Insurance Department OF State
Insurance Department
Montana
J. E. Ericksen
George P. Porter
May dairy herd records show J E Claypool average
The herd owned by J. E. Claypool of the Mathead County Dairy Herd Improvement Association produced an average 41.6 pounds of butterfat and 832 pounds of milk in May. Iceland reports no unemployment.
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J. E. Claypool
Mathead County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
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