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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
3
A lengthy endorsement of the Fourth Dry Farming congress in Billings lauds the meeting as highly successful. It argues western farming needs independent farmer initiative, practical knowledge from hands on experience, and broader adoption of intensive methods over speculative efforts.
The article outlines butter production steps including timely cream skimming, constant stirring before churning, and careful salting after formation. It notes a weekly output of about 320 wounds and use of 114 teaspoonfuls of vegetable coloring per batch.
Representative Frank W. Mondell of Wyoming urges dry farming as a means to increase wheat output while preserving beef and mutton supplies. He cites James J. Hill on rising bread demand, notes vast public lands suitable for dry farming, and forecasts gradual shifts from grazing to cultivated forage and grain production.
Scrub breeds on the farm risk keeping you poor while rutabagas need cooler climates south of Towa. Dig parsnips when the ground thaws and store them in moist earth. Systematize business like a banker to improve outcomes. Plant fruit trees where weeds now grow to change the landscape. Hens avoid straw beds. workers face winter hardships, so walk in their shoes. Plan now for a timely garden and share profits with helpers.
A dry farming expert lists four essentials for irrigation free farming in the West. Deep friable soil and timely soaking rainfall enable plant growth. Low evaporation preserves rain for crops. The farmer must choose hardy rapid crops to finish growth early.
Durum wheat yields high in semi arid districts and can be marketed in larger volumes. About 20 million bushels are exported annually with increasing use for bread in the United States. Durum flour offers improved flavor and moisture, allowing bakers to produce more loaves per barrel and reducing sugar needs. North Dakota and neighboring states dominate production, totaling around 60 million bushels per year.
Private landowners in 48 counties planted over a million pine and spruce trees last spring under a state forest commission program offering trees at cost. The commissioner said more than half of the applications for young trees could not be filled due to demand.
Weigh and test milk to see each cow’s performance. Increase feed and improve care, then retest to identify which cows respond best to better management and show the greatest potential for improvement.
The article discusses dry farming as a two sided issue with advocates and opponents. It stresses moisture supply limits, noting that 20 inches of annual rainfall is needed for viable crops and that soil moisture conservation requires true conditions and careful land selection.
The Campbell dry farming system applied to corn proves effective in semi arid regions. A side by side comparison with wheat and nearby fields reveals stark contrasts between careful dry farming and careless cultivation, with the former producing sturdy, large earred corn while the latter suffers from weed overgrowth and moisture loss.
The Maryland experiment station bulletin notes alfalfa thrives on well drained soils with water several feet below the surface. It has deep roots reaching subsoil unused by other crops and fails in waterlogged or shallow water tables. Seek slopes for surface drainage and porous underdrainage for best growth.
Parsnips bring welcome luxury during cold months as open digging in milder spells yields top prices. Early harvests command strong market value while imperfect roots go to cattle or poultry, proving valued in feed and cooking.
Abnormally high prices have drained thousands of brood sows to market leaving the country short on stock hogs. The text blames past sales as short-sighted and notes the difficulty in rebuilding herds after the boom.
A Sky Pilot recounts a Cleveland case where a man who stole 7000 dollars and fled confession, then later learned a Denver restaurant owner from Cleveland killed himself after fearing detectives. The tale argues confession might have saved him.
Justice McEwen presided over a cow board dispute involving money owed for boarding another man’s cow. The case hinged on the value of board with liverymen testifying about horse boarding costs and plans for expert testimony to compare cow versus horse costs, prompting a humorous judicial remark about starting with elephants and moving to cows.
Delegation of peddlers and representatives urged repeal of the antim noise ordinance before the council judiciary committee. They claim yelling is essential to business though evidence suggests all would be equally affected if all stopped. The chair noted Greek peddlers used quieter methods and prospered.
A fable from the Kansas City Times features a rabbit who proclaims the need to advertise to be noticed while a coyote uses the rabbit’s loud display to locate and kill him. The moral warns that those without substance should not make a racket.
A visitor compliments a painting titled The Old Mill and offers three dollars plus a frame, while the artist thanks and hints at a potential sale. The dialogue shows cautious negotiation over art value and framing.
A man describes a seven year battle with a severe leg eruption spreading from ankle to knee that caused intense pain sleep loss and weight loss. After failed medical care he used Cuticura Remedies and reports full restoration with no recurrence six months later and plans to recommend the treatment.
A teacher in a recent Sunday lesson recounted the Noah flood with a quip about a farmer’s satisfaction after 40 days and 40 nights of rain, prompting a student’s question.
An old saying urges hiring an expert for quality results. The line playfully contrasts a direct approach with seeking skilled help, presenting practical advice in a curt, period-tinged voice.
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