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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1924
Page
6
State Agricultural College at Bozeman publishes articles on tillage methods funded by state and federal governments. The findings describe experimental results and are urged to be filed by every reader of the newspaper for reference.
Montana State College issues a bulletin by Dr. W. E. Joseph on feeding brood sows and growing litters. It analyzes Montana feeds and conditions and tackles practical hog production issues, aiming to increase litter size and strengthen sows.
A past reminiscence from Mrs J B Ellis praises Dr Pierce medicines. the Montana Experiment Station reports on swine feeding and breeding, outlining pig production practices, sow and litter management, barley and alfalfa use, skim milk in rations, and fall versus spring litters with a detailed appendix of methods and related bulletins available free from Bozeman.
The Big Horn Growers Marketing Association completed perhaps the West's largest single dressed turkey delivery, packing about 125000 pounds to Swift & Co. Planning, preps, and bids shaped the sale as 31.5 to 33 cents for No 1 grades and 25 cents for No 2, with Swift & Co. winning the entire consign ment after a second bid.
Bruce and Alvin Walrath of Augusta shot a giant grizzly west of town on Benchmark creek. Eyewitnesses estimate the bear weighed about 850 pounds. The brothers brought out the hide and fat. hide valued at 250 dollars and fat filled three gunny sacks. The bear had troubled the area for years and was hunted by many.
Joe Kippenham of Girard Richland county arrived in Montana in 1908 with $1 200 to settle on an 820 acre homestead. He built a diversified farm producing beef hogs butter eggs and vegetables and never bought butter meat or feed in 16 years. The family now owns 960 acres with personal property around 8 000 and a net worth near 40 000 amid a long history of varying yields and steady growth.
A great diamond rush unfolds at Zeekoefontein on the Vaal river in South Africa. A farm owner reports earnings of two to three pounds weekly from the newly found wealth.
Native accounts describe two days of brutal fighting twelve miles west of Great Falls with heavy losses on both sides. The Blackfeet and Crows exchange ground as reinforcements arrive from distant regions, leaving the ground littered with dead and wounded and a pledge of enduring conflict.
Montana Seed Growers association replaces certified and registered seed labels with pedigreed seed to curb fraud and confusion. Secretary A J Ogaard cites widespread abuse and mislabeling as drivers for the change and notes an educational exhibit with Idaho to promote clearer seed identity at the Chicago Hay and Grain show, November 29 to December 6.
Montana apples, led by McIntosh, top an American Pomological Society report as the premier apples worldwide. Montana State College horticulturist F M Harrington notes Montana McIntosh fetch premium prices in eastern markets, reflecting recognized quality and strong consumer demand beyond state lines.
A historical note highlights growing interest in seed inspection and sealing to assure customers of genuineness and quality. The text underscores the service as a trusted guarantee, reflecting concern for authentic agricultural materials and market integrity.
Glennie Brothers stockmen operating a ranch south of Harlowton report their 1924 wool clip was sold by the National Wool Warehouse and Storage company in Chicago for 62 cents per pound, yielding about 47 cents above expenses. The top offer this season was 38 cents, suggesting a favorable trend for next year and a hopeful sign for wool growers overall.
Mr Harrington argues Montana consumers favor outside apples due to a belief Montana growers fail to grade and sort properly. He notes the reality: apples from Montana are inspected by joint state and federal officials to ensure uniform high quality before shipment.
The crop report branch of the United States Department of Agriculture costs on average about $250 000 a year.
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