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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
2
An agricultural outlook urges farmers to plant every available acre due to high grain demand and rising prices. The article advises sowing wheat by June 1, expanding into livestock, and using green feed and meat in fowl diets to improve fertility and yields.
The article extols winter rye for dry land farming in semi arid Montana. It highlights its hardiness, drought tolerance, and suitability for grain, hay, pasture, and green manure. Planting windows, grazing benefits, and seeding rates for grain and pasture are provided, along with notes on its shattering tendency and crop compatibility with other crops. It also briefly discusses hog breeds common to the region and notes Poland China and Duroc Jersey hogs as prevalent in Montana.
Question asks if potato prices will stay high or drop due to overproduction. Answer says prices are unpredictable, production is rising nationwide, and advise is to avoid large acreage planting. Grow modestly for personal use and some to sell, but do not invest heavily in machinery or expand large-scale planting.
A reader asks about a painless dehorning method for calves using caustic after trimming around horn buttons. The letter warns of eye irritation if rain washes caustic in, then shifts to a Montana District Court summons in Te ton County involving Jane McConnell Campbell disputing property interests and liens, with a memorandum listing claimants. Also notes public notice for Mary Bertha Gerkens homestead proof and witnesses in Choteau Montana.
The best breed depends on the farmer and conditions. Many hog breeds perform well in Montana, and success hinges on chosen breed suitability, climate, and management practices rather than a single superior option.
The Teton Co operative Reservoir Co of Helena Montana levied on April 14 1917 an assessment of 7 50 per share on capital stock payable by May 21 1917 at the company office. Delinquent stock will be sold at public auction on June 25 1917 to cover the assessment and costs. notice from Secretary J C Ricker first published April 18 last May 9.
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated April 25 1917 announces Charles Burnett of Chateau Montana filing five year proof to establish a homestead claim on land described as Se SW14 section 11 N% NWY4 SWY4 NWY4 Nw SWI NWY S514 section 14 township 24 north range 6. The proof is set for June 7 1917 in Choteau Montana with witnesses Karl Yeager William G Cook William Hodgskiss Floyd A Clark all of Choteau. R N Lutherum Register. First pub May 2 last May 30.
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