Montana Farmers Question Federal Crop Bureau Figures
A Banking Corporation of Montana report questions government crop estimates as unreliable and says Montana wheat acreage may exceed Washington figures. It cites a 30 million bushel forecast but expects higher production, with oats, macaroni wheat, rye, corn, sugar beets, and potatoes showing strong yields in various regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Market report advises shipping fat cattle as soon as ready
Clay, Robinson & Co report western cattle markets flooded last week with about 271 000 head at seven leading points. Kansas City and Omaha saw big runs, prices fell except for top grades, river markets slumped severely. A modest rebound began this week as receipts moderate and rains lessen drought. guidance favors shipping fat cattle promptly amid easing beef regulations and uncertain near term weather effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay, Robinson & Co
Clay, Robinson & Company
Kansas City
Omaha
Food Administration
Lightning Destroys Barn Near Chinook
A severe storm struck a large barn owned by Lee Varner four miles southeast of Chinook. Lightning caused the structure to burn to the ground as Varner had recently secured insurance to nearly cover the building and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Varner
Chinook
Hail Storm Damages Spring Valley Grain Near Culver Ranch
A hailstorm struck Spring Valley north of Gilman damaging grain around the C. C. Culver ranch. Notable victims included C. W. Tewell, Jimmie Hess, Clarence Hess, and F. W. Schmidt with no total crop loss reported.
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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 local and small poultry shows to spark interest in standard bred birds and boost production. It recommends opening novice classes to welcome beginners and suggests donating part of proceeds to the Red Cross with prizes split into Thrift or War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Anaconda Smelter Stack Aims to Raise Land Values
The 500 plus foot smokestack rising 110 feet so far at the smelter is expected to boost Deer Lodge valley land values. Base diameter 65 feet, water flows clear from the slum dams, discolouration now from Butte area waters. The valley’s market access, water and prosperity support a strong future.
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Deer Lodge Valley
Deer Lodge
Butte
Anaconda
Yellowstone County Plans Fourth Liberty Loan Drive
Yellowstone County will begin its fourth Liberty loan campaign on September 28 with the slogan Twenty four Hours and Over. County Chairman W Lee Mains says the drive aims to raise 700 000 to 800 000 dollars in a single day using the same committees and workers as previous drives.
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Yellowstone County
W. Lee Mains
Mains
Purebred cattle sale at the Montana state fair
The Montana state fair hosts a purebred cattle sale September 12 and 13 featuring over sixty top animals, mainly Shorthorns and Aberdeen Angus, with entries from Sun River Stock & Land Co and renowned Montana breeders. Catalogs list 47 Shorthorns and 17 Angus. sale overseen by H. QO Tellier and Joe Redburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Summers
Bozeman
Sun River Stock & Land Company
Charles B. Powers
H. QO. Tellier
Iowa
Joe Redburn
Summers
Montana
East
Middle West
Sun River
Evermore Star
Teton Subaltern
Teton Tyler
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
R. L
Villager 2d
Snowball Lad
Consicps
Mr. Griffin
Cumberland Prince
Bankers Victor
Lord Missie
Dale
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 and Alfalfa Feeding for Winter Eggs
An article urges using scraps and waste to raise poultry for food to meet global food shortages. It highlights clover and alfalfa hay as key winter feeds, noting chickens will eat leaves and heads, save grain, and boost egg production. It suggests harvesting roadside clover for winter feed to help households with few chickens.
Unclear Text Fragment on Feeding and Grain
Fragmentary OCR notes describe dried feed with green and white elements and reference to quarters and regular feeding. Context is incomplete, with stray punctuation and broken phrases making specific facts or events unusable.
Forsyth Plans 20 Foot High Flood Dike
Forsyth Massachusetts faces recurring floods as a new dike plan rises to 20 feet. The record water mark stands four feet below the proposed barrier, reflecting ongoing flood damage and city resolve to protect the plain from future inundations.
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Forsyth
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Mr. D. Landerville
Pierce-Arrow
Lauderville
Silver Bow Automobile Company
Distributors
E. Broadway
Butte, Montana
Helena
School of Quality
Beate Weensen
J. Lee Rice
D. P. Patenaude
Matthews
H. P. Gray
Elec. Supply & Eng. Co
Liberty Bondstar
F. O. B. Billings
Billings, Montana
State Nursery & Seed Co
Helena, Mont
Henningsen Produce Co. Butte
THE
Arizona Hotel
Corner Park
Arizona
Builth, Montana
Robert Metcalf
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Cone
Blackfoot Land
Missoula, Mont
New York
Paris
O’brien
Ladies’ Tailor
Phoenix Block Butte
South St. Joseph
Sieex City
Denver
Celerth
Texas
Beath
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