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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
6
Peter Ritecoe reports threshing his wheat crop from a field of 74 acres that averaged a fraction over 51 bushels per acre, marking a strong yield for the north Walier farming community.
A plain wrapper mail campaign urges readers to mail the coupon immediately to receive a free trial package. The message promises no money upfront and immediate sending of the trial.
Approximately 3,520,000 pounds of grasshopper bait were used by 1,400 Hill County farmers in a county drive to control grasshoppers. E Sandberg, the county agent, reports 80 loads were distributed. The effort protected about 350,000 acres of crops and saved participating farmers an estimated $750,000.
Apple growers in Bitter Root valley prepare to market a $100,000 crop. Montana will compete with Washington as railroads grant a favorable tariff for minimum carloads of 30,000 pounds, 60 cents per hundred to several eastern points and 65 cents to others.
Jay G. Diamond reports Montana 1934 wheat output about 26.31 million bushels, only modestly below 27.19 million in 1933, with drought losses light for grain yet severe for feed. Hay totals drop to 1.68 million tons, while corn oats and barley total about 10.53 million bushels. beets, potatoes, beans and fruits show mixed declines or small gains.
Montana State College records question safflower as a flax substitute. Agronomist Clyde McKee cautions farmers that no stable market exists yet and uses of safflower oil must be determined. Drought trials show mixed results and irrigation appears crucial for success.
Pinto bean reports lift Great Northern farmers with profits expected as No. 1 Great Northerns command 3.00 to 3.25 per hundredweight. About 20 million pounds of beans to be harvested in the Yellowstone valley district.
A folk remedy suggests mixing black currant jelly in hot water to ease an annoying cough. The simple preparation relies on the jelly’s potential soothing effects and warmth to comfort chest symptoms.
About 436000 will be paid to 1350 Hill County wheat growers who met contract terms. more than 300000 already disbursed and over 100000 more due after final proof is sent to Washington. An additional 10000 will go to 62 corn hog contract holders.
Yellowstone National Park ends its seasonal train run to Gardiner with only three trips remaining to the northern entrance. Lodges at Old Faithful Canyon Mammoth and nearby hotels have halted operations for the winter. Entrance stations close Oct 1 while motorists are urged to travel. visitor numbers through Sept 9 rise 60.6 percent to 248,324 from 154,692 a year earlier.
The annual Montana mineral production report shows Madison county led state gold output in 1933 with 12,980.46 fine ounces from 147 producers, valued between 268,306 and 454,316 dollars due to price variance. The county also ranked high in copper with 78,719 pounds, largely as a by product of gold mining, and was notable in silver production.
The Stockgrowers Association of Southern Montana met in Dillon on April 18 1885 at 2 pm with P H Poindexter presiding. Joseph Schinbarger was named temporary secretary and T M Selway was elected secretary. Officers elected were Poindexter president Schinbarger vice president M Barrett treasurer and trustees Browne Orr Roe. A rewards claim rule was adopted and a telegram invited consolidation with territorial stock boards.
Mary Gavigan public administrator of Silver Bow county appeals to the supreme court seeking a ruling to compel the county to reimburse printing costs for her semiannual report.
The article notes that chocolate served as a preferred beverage among the Aztec people in historic Mexico, highlighting its cultural significance and social use.
Extension Director J C Taylor oversees livestock relief to avoid unnecessary stock shipments and speed aid before winter. Sheep shipments from Montana drought areas near the 6000 head state quota. program concentrates on acute drought areas and expands to other counties as possible. Washington rules give priority to hardest hit regions. purchases only to balance feed and stock, with Farm Sheep 2 forms from county agents. Payments total two dollars per head, two one dollar parts. service and disposition to grower and purchase to designated payee. no sheep under one year. Strikes in Scotland noted.
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