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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1923
Page
2
Experts at Bozeman publish leading articles on state and federal funded experiments to find best tillage methods for Montana. Readers are urged to save these articles for reference and guidance in farming practices.
Montana's Yellowstone area sees bean yields rise from 150000 to an estimated 400000 bushels on dry land. Beans offer high value hay rivaling alfalfa, outperform wheat in value per wagon load, and suit non irrigated farming. The crop supports rotation and revenue beyond sugar beets, with Great Northern beans in strong demand.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness roughness or itching followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water rinse dry gently and dust Cuticura Talcum for a fragrance. Price 25c each.
State Senator W H Henderson reports alfalfa seed farming in Garfield county is highly profitable with a $50 000 contract for seed to a Minneapolis firm and projections suggesting a single grower could earn around $20 000. He cites excellent crop conditions and notes J R Gibbs of Purewater as a leading alfalfa seed producer despite widespread wheat activity in the Jordan area.
An agricultural note explains that June and July yield peak milk due to ideal weather. It stresses balanced protein to carbohydrate ratios, comparing balanced and unbalanced rations, with data from a University of Illinois trial showing higher milk and fat with balanced feeding. It covers ration options, feeding rules, and the benefits of good housing and winter feeding practices.
Plans to host more than double the farmers and their wives at the State college Farmers Week in Bozeman January 7 to 11. The program will feature lectures papers and slides on agriculture and home economics with national speakers possible. Railroads offer reduced rates and state agricultural groups will meet during the week.
The state board of entomology has given permission to kill 20 Rocky Mountain goats for the purpose of scientific investigation. The order authorizes researchers to conduct the study and obtain specimens as needed under the board’s oversight.
The text outlines that exercise in a sunny small lot and warm drinking water improve cow comfort and milk yield. Watering twice daily prevents chilling and maintains production. Proper feed plus a warm barn maximizes milk output and profits.
Montana game commissioners approve targeted slaughter of goats on the west side of the Bitter Root river. The aim is to drive goats from heavily infested areas with the Rocky Mountain spotted fever tick. Endorsed by a U S Health Board representative, the plan aims to curb spread of the deadly disease, which has near total mortality in reported cases. A prior general slaughter plan faced protests from naturalists and sportsmen nationwide.
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