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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
2
Montana farmers are urged to kill weeds now using fallow strategies and to properly cure alfalfa by windrow drying and high cocking to preserve leaves. The text emphasizes soil moisture preservation, timely plowing, and advancing 1918 crop production through summer breaking and cultivation.
The article notes Montana alfalfa fields have not yet begun growth but hints haying will start soon. It discusses how alfalfa and native grasses are cut and dried in windrows before being gathered for stacks or barns to ensure quality hay.
The article urges Montana farmers to prepare for a bumper winter wheat crop by August or September, advising soil plowing and dust mulching. It notes winter wheat as a reliable bet despite past winter losses and emphasizes starting now to expand acreage. It also covers early castration of lambs and yearlings, cautions on altering lambs, and warns against overburdening breeding stock with young births.
A historical Q and A column covers selecting dairy cows by type and records, grafting wax preparation, proper alfalfa harvest timing based on crown shoots, and late crop plantings in Montana. It weighs production indicators, practical grafting steps, and seasonal guidance for forage.
The article argues calves should be castrated early rather than kept entire to avoid stagy early calves and inferior steers. It cites old range practice of branding time in June or July and urges six to three months old castration, noting dairy stock puberty and breeding implications.
Alfred Harris sues Joseph Lillard administrator of the Lillard estates for foreclosure. The notice sets a June 30 1917 sale at 2 p m in front of Teton county courthouse for 160 acres in section 11 township 26N range 8W with water rights and appurtenances, to satisfy $972.30 plus costs.
Dated at Chateau Montana on June 2 1917 the sheriff advertises a sale to satisfy a judgment with interest and costs to the highest bidder for United States gold coin. William Miller Sheriff of Teton County Mont and Geo W Magee attorney Dupuyer Montana. First pub June 6 last June 27.
Department of the Interior notice in Great Falls Montana on May 12 1917 states Lillian V Bishop assignee of Ernest C Bateman filed for final proof to establish a desert land claim in sections 26 27 township 23 N range 6 W Montana. Witnesses Edward Fearon Silas McPhee Arthur Bateman Charles Cowell of Choteau. Claimant to appear June 20 1917 before A C Warner A S Commissioner. First publication May 16 last June 13.
George A. Zachary of Chateau Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his original and additional homestead claims for parcels in sections 17 18 and 19 township 23 north range 4 west Montana Meridian. The hearing before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Choteau is set for June 19 with Patrick H Crossen Charles A Butler Edmund Youngblood and John Bremner of Choteau MT as witnesses First publication May 16 last publication June 13.
Creditors and all persons with claims against Lovern A Pierce deceased must present them with vouchers within four months of first publication to administrator Charles M Pierce at Verge and Weeks office McDonald Block Chateau Montana. First published May 30 1917.
In the Eighth Judicial District of Montana Teton County the trustee John R. Young sells private real property interests in sections 25 2 3 township 26 25 8 west and related parcels totaling 331.85 acres for cash. Bids in writing are due after June 25 1917 at the law office of Cote Shannon with court confirmation required.
Agness Montgomery formerly Mennie of Chateau Montana files notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to homestead entries in section 17 township 23 north range 7 west Montana Meridan. Proof before A C Warner US Commissioner at Chateau Montana on July 10 1917 with Archie Wells Geo M Boney Charles M Odell Thomas Newcome listed as witnesses. Sutherlin Register. First pub June 6 last July 4.
The article hints at Hindenburg being considered for Bethmann Hollweg’s post. It mentions strategic moves involving Russia and the Kaiser, plus potential changes in imperial leadership and team composition including a shortstop, utility player, outfielder, and left handed pitchers.
A compact note suggests the Kaiser and his court feel a deep Prussian blue mood amid recent events and national sentiment.
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