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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
6
Leon C. Hurtt of the forest service reports cheat grass, while having shortcomings, protects soil from erosion and offers relatively good feed value as a forage supplement. Helena national forest officials received the assessment a few days ago.
Following a February Supreme Court decision the Montana milk control board will help establish a fair trades area in western Montana to regulate milk prices from Washington shipments into CCC camps. Secretary G A Norris cites Western Montana price gaps with Washington and Fort Peck producers undercutting local prices.
Hurtt warns against promoting cheat grass as a forage nuisance, urging toward cultivation of more reliable range grasses. He notes overgrazing and soil disturbance worsen infestations, recounts a two year Missoula pasture trial where horses thrived on cheat grass with seasonal weight loss, and advocates replacing cheat grass with crested wheat or other species. Cheat grass is common across Montana ranges, likely arriving about 60 years ago.
Eighteen commodities in Montana showed price gains on Feb. 15 from Jan. 15, led by grains and meat animals. Wheat corn and barley edged up, oats fell, bean prices declined, and Apple prices dropped. Milk prices and cattle values rose vs a year ago while egg prices dropped sharply and butter faded. The national farm price index fell to 77 percent of prewar value with farmer input costs steady at 120 percent.
The U S forest service reseeded unplowed poor soil at Vigilante experimental station Beaverhead National Forest using crested wheatgrass tall oatgrass and bromegrass. Second year yields were 65 percent higher than unseeded areas with subsequent gullies treated by brush and tree drag showing improved erosion control and forage growth. Officials say cheap methods hold promise for private lands and gully restoration.
Edward Masterson a Milwaukee railway engineer died at his brother Johns home in Cle Elum Washington of a heart attack. Born June 15 1882 in Random Lake Wisconsin he joined Milwaukee service as a young man. He came to Miles City as an engineer in 1908 and retired June 18 1935 as one of the oldest passenger engineers on the trans Missouri division. He served Miles City Mobridge and Miles City Harlowton runs.
Extension agronomist Ralph D. Mercer warns Montana growers to stick with standard varieties until new spring wheats prove equal or superior in local conditions. He lists several varieties not yet tested or proven in Montana, noting mixed results and the need for further evaluation before wide adoption.
Frank J. Clayton, Western regional agent for the federal Office of Education, praised Montana's State Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau after a two day Helena inspection led by Leif Fredericks. He cited high client service quality and a 99 percent placement rate, noting liberal legislative support and strong cooperation with unions and other agencies. Clayton also met with Chief Justice Howard A. Johnson, former sponsor of the 1921 Montana rehabilitation bill HB 70.
John Alexander Salsbury aged 84 longtime Yellowstone valley resident died at a Billings hospital after a stroke. Born July 10 1854 in Jefferson County Ohio he and three brothers left Ohio in 1877 to reach Montana via Fort Collins before Billings and endured a 600 mile ox cart journey amid harsh conditions and clashes with Indians.
Montana’s general fund for the next biennium narrowly approaches balance as the legislature finalizes appropriations. Revenue is projected at 9,244,160 dollars with total general fund appropriations at 9,352,000, plus other self sustaining funds. Chairman Dougherty notes a small anticipated overdraft and expects revenue gains from license taxes to help balance if conditions improve.
State liquor control system reports 894 587 in receipts for January and February 1939. Dividend declared from February earnings totals 150 000 with 100 000 from January. Teachers retirement system sent 15 685. Excise taxes on liquor amount to 58 622. Beer division earnings and licenses add 290 and 280 250 respectively, bringing total liquor department earnings to 604 597 for the year so far.
A blaze at the Fort Peck facility gutted Buttrey’s dormitory in the Concessionaire block, leaving more than $3,000 in losses. The fire largely consumed six residents’ personal property, with damage confined mainly to their belongings.
United States jewel movement reports pocket watch production quadrupled to 229,004 units while wrist watch output tripled to 3,713,135 units, signaling strong manufacturing momentum across timepieces.
Representative Case of South Dakota seeks 50th anniversary commemorative stamps for South Dakota Montana Washington and her sister state in a bid carried to Washington. The four sites were admitted to the Union.
A trapper five miles west of Plentywood caught a bobkitten that tangled with a weasel trap. Previously Otto Erickson of Archer reported a fighting bobcat trapped about a year ago.
Historical note records Napoleon Bonaparte achieving brigadier general rank at age twenty six, marking a rapid climb in early military leadership. The milestone reflects his rising influence within the French army during the late 18th century.
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