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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
2
Agricultural Lands describes western Montana timbered lands suited to pasture with dairy profits and minimal stump removal. It notes winter feed needs, growing hogs poultry and crops, and buying at appraiser fixed values without promotion charges while offering relocation aid.
Treasure State FARM AND LIVESTOCK reports Blaine County will bait every section with poisoned oats to curb grain destroying gophers. Twenty four tons prepared. March sales totaled 1048.95 dollars. Exterminators plan to deploy poison on new land and restock supplies to Lohman Elloam Lloyd Woodoule e Turner Twete and Silverbow regions with distributor list approved by farm bureau. County Agent Thorfinnson organizes township plats for crews.
City Health Officer Dr. R. C. Main warns narcotic use is rising in Billings and urges authorities to crack down on a suspected drug ring. He says sources and smuggling methods are unclear but addicts under treatment point to an organized state smugglers route through Billings. Both men and women are in treatment at the county jail hospital.
Montana climate supports melon culture on home plots or commercial farms. Ideal soils are sandy loam with humus and good drainage. avoid nitrogen-rich soil that boosts vine growth but lowers fruit quality. Deep fall plowing aids frost action and insect kill. plant mid May. sow 6–8 seeds per hill for watermelons and 9–12 feet spacing for hills. cultivate weekly, weed control essential. first melons ripen around August 1 if cared for, with lay by by mid summer.
A future airline service will move passengers between Montana centers faster than rail, eliminating travel time. An early table compares typical trip durations by air versus railroad among principal Montana cities.
Agronomist P V Cardon of Montana State College urges east west cooperation to grow seed corn and sunflowers in eastern Montana for western silage needs. He notes seedable varieties mature early enough to avoid frost, with research to identify best types for western Montana and possibly establish a seed industry in the east.
Montana farmers planning field or grain seed for the coming season are asked to write the T. C. Power Co. Helena Seed Department to register their intentions and secure guidance.
A hundred orators will campaign in the Yellowstone valley over the next ninety days to keep the waters for Montana and Idaho. The Yellowstone Irrigation Association lists public speakers including irrigation experts farmers bankers lawyers and business leaders ready to devote time to this effort.
Montana Grain Growers of Harlowton report paying 270 for a single bushel of wheat from Luther Burbank the highest price in state history. Burbank touts a seed promising 70 bushels per acre with tests in California the Dakotas Canada and the middle west showing prolific yields. The seed originates in Canada where 50 bushels per acre were produced on very dry land.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing a baby's red rough itchy skin with hot baths using Cuticura Soap and topical Cuticura Ointment. It also recommends Cuticura Talcum powder for scented daily use.
A broad quarantine district is drawn across Musselshell county to combat cattle scab. Eastern Montana shows rising cases and a federal inspector will supervise dipping of all herds to eradicate the disease. Dr. Harry Little will oversee state activities with assistants.
The London Blighty quip notes Mrs Miggs’ two daughters remain unemployed. The exchange humorously contrasts concern with economic strain reflected in the wartime or postwar British social scene.
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