Extension Work Makes Rapid Strides in Montana
The Montana State College outlines county agricultural extension growth. It notes 50 percent county coverage nationwide early growth, then expansion under Smith Lever, war demand, and postwar increases. Montana reports widespread cooperative marketing, strong 4-H training, and high service standards in crops, livestock, and rural home improvements.
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Montana
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
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Turkey
Raised Early Potatoes From To bacco Siding Grower
Percy E. Plaid a rancher from To bacco Siding five miles south of Eureka marketed about 60 pounds of new potatoes at Eureka on May 20. He says the potatoes, larger than a hen's egg, were grown in his garden this spring.
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Percy E. Plaid
Tobacco Siding
Eureka
Agricultural progress and new dairy and 4‑H efforts in Montana
The county studies high grade seed potato trials and tests in northern Montana seed stock. Dairymen near Havre import pure bred Jerseys and high grade Guernseys to supply Havre. Sheridan County grows 4‑H clubs with Outlook Dagmar Lee and Reserve groups. Rosebud County buys junior planters to aid alfalfa seed operations. Lake County reports pure bred bulls and cows earning merit. NAC herd honors. Lone Pine farmers plan cooperative summer pasturing. Daniels County leaders discuss season plans. Turner and Chinook partners start wheat nurseries to test 10 varieties.
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Hill County
Leon McNicol
Iowa
Art Saunders
Lake County
Montana State Dairymen's Association
Montana State College
Demand for Pure Bred Sires Strains Montana Breeders
Montana Extension Service reports heavy demand for pure bred beef cattle sires. Of 802 bulls for sale across the state on April first, 497 were yearlings, 62 two year olds, and 73 aged bulls. Herefords, Polled Herefords, Galloways, Shorthorns, Milking Shorthorns, and Red Polled cattle are variably available, with many breeders sold out early. Copies of the bull list are available from county agents or the Extension Service in Bozeman.
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Montana
Montana Extension Service
R. L. Waddell
Extension Service
Hereford
Bullot
Bozeman
Native Name States Highlight Washington's Unique Origin
Among all states only Washington bears the name of a native-born American. The remark underscores the distinctive naming origin of the state.
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States
Washington
Meringues Offer Easy Light Desserts For Dinner Club
A letter to Dear Jeanette Beyer seeks an easy make ahead dessert to finish a turkey dinner. The response introduces meringues and variations like Fruit Meringues with ice cream and fresh fruit, plus tips for a slow even bake and handling temperamental ovens.
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Jeanette Beyer
Meringue Delights And Civil War Reflections From The West
A period article blends simple dessert recipes for meringues and kisses with a closing human interest note on unity and shared heritage. It recounts Custer and Reno’s 1876 actions, their troops, and the aftermath fostering Western peace and prosperity.
Remembering the Battle of Little Big Horn
An account recalls Chief Gall’s remark on the duration of the clash as brief, noting Custer commanded the Seventh Cavalry while renegade Sioux and allied tribes gathered from across the northwest to oppose the U.S. army. The Indians allegedly numbered about 12,000 and planned a stand along the Little Big Horn River.
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Little Big Horn
Death rates by state in 1925 show Vermont highest
The 1925 United States birth rate ranged up to 28.8 per 1 000 in North Carolina and down to 15.1 in Montana. Vermont reported the highest death rate at 14.6 per 1 000, while Montana and North Dakota posted the lowest at 7.7.
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United States
North Carolina
Montana
Vermont
North Dakota
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