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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
6
Montana farmers and marketing associations adopt official grades for turkeys. No. 1 Young Toms and Old Toms specify weight and appearance standards, as do No. 1 Young and Old Hens. Birds failing to meet No. 1 go to No. 2 or are culled if diseased or unfit for table use.
Switzerland asserts it holds the highest per capita savings rate in Europe, highlighting its strong household balance sheets and cautious consumer behavior amid regional economic trends.
A radio beacon eighty feet high has been installed at Kelly Field to guide army and commercial pilots.
Montana veterinarians warn cattle lacking phosphates eat bones and wood. Dr. Howard Welch of the Montana Experiment Station recommends feeding bonemeal with salt in equal parts to restore nutrition, prevent weight loss and lameness, and notes the issue is common in dry years across Montana and the western states. Farmers should monitor herds this fall and add bonemeal promptly.
Montana cattle prices in October, though not fully satisfactory, stayed well above the five year average. E A Phillips, secretary of the Montana Stockgrowers association, says the market was steady with an October upswing as feeder buyers gained traction against packers. Agencies note current season conditions lag standard, yet believe a turning corner and rising prices are likely as feeder buyers fill vacant yards.
A WSJ note frames a traffic court exchange as a driver claims not to be a habitual offender while a bus insists on a 55 mph pace. The dialogue hints at cautions and courtroom skepticism about speeding accusations.
An unsigned note hails a new stage work with Life noting its unhappy ending and announcing its closing on Saturday night. The item reflects press language of stage notices and cultural chatter from the period.
Chas. E. Simpson a Custer county legislator and noted cattleman reports dehorned stock selling far better in eastern markets. He said his steer lot sold promptly at over 11 cents while horned rivals brought only nine and three quarters with extra shrinkage from delays. He adds dehorning is among the best paying ranch practices learned over years.
Montana's sheep industry shows strong growth says Lewis Penwell of Helena who heads Mutual Sheep of Billings and Cooperative Sheep of Helena. He notes 24 000 head under one and three year plans and predicts 30 000 for winter with only four percent loss last year. The plan splits profits with ranchers and aims to pay off sheep within three years.
The old Deadwood to Lead stagecoach with leather springs and bullet scarred body sits behind Highwood’s blacksmith shop. Belonged to Robert Kennon, it ties to Wild West days, Red River carts, and even a belief in inspiring C M Russell’s "The Hold Up" painting. Paris likes U S perfumes best.
Montana based Zonolite plans wide eastern push after Detroit contract. Emmons and Alley said the product will be among the country’s best known insulators as the eastern company expands, building kilns and setting up sales networks east of the Mississippi with Toledo central plant.
Paul R. Flint Jr., a University of Washington student and Helena High School graduate, has been named a midshipman candidate at the Annapolis Naval Academy. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Flint of 622 Harrison Ave Helena and entered UW Seattle this fall. If he passes further exams he may enter next June. Russia runs gas stations in Germany.
Mrs Marcus Daly plans to donate a modern fireproof hospital at Hamilton in memory of her founder. An endowment fund will support the facility and a board of trustees will administer it. Construction starts early in 1930, with no site or exact plan yet finalized.
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