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Newspaper

Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1918

Page

19

Montana Farm Report Casts Doubt on Government Wheat Forecast

The Banking Corporation of Montana criticizes the federal crop bureau for inflation of census figures and predicts Montana will exceed the thirty million bushel government estimate. The report notes better than expected wheat yields in the south central region, strong corn and potato prospects, and uneven fruit output with apples and peas affected by hail.

Banking Corporation OF Montana Federal George Ramsey Montana Department of Agriculture Kalispell Bureau of Crop Estimates Washington Montana State College Teton Chouteau Toole Hill Phillips Blaine Valley Northwestern Grain Dealers’ Association Flathead Valley Whitehall Yellowstone Big Horn Carbon

Cattle Market Outlook urged shipping fat cattle soon

Clay Robinson & Co reports a week of heavy cattle volumes with 271000 head moving through seven major markets. Prices fell at river markets but show tentative recovery. weather and feed rules will influence near term demand. The Food Administration beefless day repeal should help trade as prices remain high.

Clay, Robinson & Co Clay, Robinson & Company Kansas City Omaha Food Administration

Lightning Destroys Barn Near Chinook

A severe storm struck four miles southeast of Chinook destroying Lee Varner’s barn and contents. Varner had recently insured the building to cover nearly its value.

Lee Varner Chinook

Hail Storm Damages Grain Near Culver Ranch

A hailstorm hit Spring Valley area north of Gilman damaging grain around the C. C. Culver ranch. Farmers affected include C. W. Tewell Jimmie Hess Clarence Hess and F. W. Schmidt with no total crop loss reported.

Spring Valley Gilman C. C. Culver Ranch C. W. Tewell Jimmie and Clarence Hess F. W. Schmidt

Communities Should Support Poultry Shows

The article urges strong backing for poultry shows at all levels, especially local events. It calls for beginner classes, novice exhibitors, and meaningful prizes, with suggestions to donate a portion of proceeds to the Red Cross and to award thrift stamps or war savings stamps alongside cash prizes.

Red Cross

Anaconda Stack to Boost Land Values in Deer Lodge Valley

The smelter stack rises 110 feet with a base diameter of 665 feet and will exceed 500 feet in height. Officials claim the project will raise land values in the Deer Lodge valley. Water from the slum dams now clarifies the river, while upstream waters caused past discoloration. Deer Lodge valley, a strong market area with good water, supports prosperous farmers.

Deer Lodge Valley Deer Lodge Butte Anaconda

Yellowstone County Prepares Fourth Liberty Loan Drive

Yellowstone County plans its fourth Liberty loan drive starting September 28 with the slogan Twenty four Hours and Over. County Chairman W. Lee Mains says the effort aims to raise 700000 to 800000 in a single day, using the same committees and workers as the prior campaigns.

Yellowstone County W. Lee Mains Mains

Purebred Cattle Sale at Montana State Fair

Montana breeders offer bloodlines drawing eastern and midwestern buyers. Over sixty head of purebreds mainly Shorthorns plus 17 Aberdeen Angus from Sun River Stock & Land, with catalogued lots from Summers, Bennett, Swinney, Penny, Griffin, Keene, Wyatt, and Allen Cattle Co. Sale managed by Summers. H O Tellier of Iowa to cry, Joe Redburn assist.

Harry L. Summers Bozeman Sun River Stock & Land Company Charles B. Powers H. O. Tellier Iowa Joe Redburn Summers Montana East Middle West Sun River Evermore Star Teton Heather Prince Mr. Summers R. L. Bennett Wilsail J. M. Swinney Gildford G. A. Penny Eden P. H. Griffin Drummond Gray P. Keene Canton J. R. Wyatt & Sons Allen-Cattle Company Colorado Springs Silver King Golden Count Prince Oderic Prince Favorite Littyton Ealt Villager 2d Snowball Lad Pompey Smasher Mr. Griffin Bankers Victor Lord Missie Dale's Gift 3d Chicago International Avondale Golden Fame Northwest Allen Cattle Company Colorado Double Dale Diamond Chief Great Falls J. R. Wyatt & Son Lyndale Clipper Swell Goods Fair Goods Choice Goods Rosie Standard Bearer

Clover Hay Powers Poultry Feeding For Winter Egg Output

An article urges using waste scraps to raise poultry to avert food shortages. It promotes clover and alfalfa hay as economical winter feed, noting hens eat leaves and heads to save grain and boost egg production, with roadside or waste land harvesting of clover. It stresses preparing winter feed now and aiding hungry families.

Montana

Fragmented OCR Nonsense About Feeding and Grain

The readable fragment mentions dried materials, regular feeding, and grain, but context and full details are unclear. No clear event or entities are identifiable.

Forsyth Plans 20 Foot Flood Dike After Repeated Floods

Forsyth faces recurring floods as city officials approve a 20 foot high dike to replace the record inundations. The barrier aims to shield the plain town after the latest surge caused extensive damage.

Forsyth

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