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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
14
Treasure State farm notes silage now valued at about seven dollars per ton based on alfalfa prices around twenty one dollars per ton. Despite higher silo costs, farmers cut labor costs by clubbing together or working longer with fewer helpers.
The article explains securing the bull in an open space with a post, then using a veterinary trocar and canula to place a ring through the nasal septum. It notes the ring follows the canula as it is withdrawn, and ends are fastened by a screw. The method avoids a sharpened ring and emphasizes safety.
London and Paris law officers weigh the extradition of the Kaiser and his son amid rumors that the Netherlands may refuse unless Germany consents.
Advisory on purchasing logged lands from Anaconda Copper Mining Co with 10 down and 10 yearly payments at 6 percent. Dairying fits western Montana timbered regions, with pasture and winter feed from plowed acreage, plus hogs poultry and diverse crops. Appraisers set values, excluding commissions, and aid in locating suitable plots.
Distemper in horses threatens range and farm animals, worse in spring. Isolate sick animals, clean and whitewash stables, provide good rations, fresh grass when available, and shelter for range horses. Vaccines exist and cost about $1.25 per dose. serum can help after onset.
Cleanliness is essential in vaccinating cattle and keep extra needles on hand. Maintain a well repaired syringe with tight plunger and joints, sharp needles cleaned after sharpening, and prepare vaccine gradually in a stoppered bottle. Do not prepare excess or use vaccine after 24 hours.
Charles O. Robinson of Robinson & Co. argues Europe’s livestock losses demand U S help to restock France Italy and others. He cites France losses of beef 17 sheep 38 hogs 40 since 1913 and urges efficient manure use with acid phosphate to boost feed production.
A little, applied without rubbing, will penetrate immediately and rest and soothe the nerves. Sloan's Liniment is very effective in allaying external pains, strains, bruises, aches, stiff joints, sore muscles, neuritis, sciatica, rheumatic twinges. Keep a big bottle on hand for family use. Druggists everywhere.
Measurements for hogs include eye to tail root length, heart girth behind the fore legs, loin girth in front of the hind legs, and hind leg circumference. Height is measured by a board across the hog’s back from floor to the board, then measured to the floor.
Announcement of a sale of Indian land at the Flathead agency on January 3 1919. Forty five tracts from 40 to 140 acres valued from 100 to 7000 dollars auctioned for allotees and several listed desire cash exchanges. Nearby tracts lie in the reservation's richest area with multiple named allottees named.
The passage notes that while Count Hohenzollern's mental state may be unsettled, there is no sign of him planning a comeback. It reflects contemporary speculation on his stability and future intentions without asserting definitive actions or dates.
J H Kelley of Iowa proposes to collect all Butte garbage and ashes for 75000 per year for three years. He would operate an incineration and reduction plant, buy city equipment, rent buildings, and return property in good condition while raising hogs near the city and selling the processed material.
The article argues that once shipping lanes open to Europe after the war there will be unprecedented demand for U.S. farm goods. It notes farmers fear price drops but contends relief will come from Europe’s hunger as bacon and other foods travel to Hamburg and beyond. It forecasts a temporary surge lasting next year.
Yellowstone county farm bureau launches first demonstration tour directed by County Agent Brossard. Farmers and business leaders traveled from Billings in a long auto train to visit farms showing crop and feeding demonstrations with talks on crops irrigation silos and related topics.
Beginning January 1 Western Montana west of the Rocky Mountains will switch to Pacific coast time for rail operations while the eastern part remains on Mountain time. Railroads face compulsory timing. eastbound Helena and Butte trains use Mountain time, westbound trains use Pacific time. Most towns expect to keep Mountain time locally, with railroad time causing only clock reading differences.
The article notes that any move by Mexico to resume its earlier disruptive role will be met with promptness and severity by the clubs, signaling firm regional tension and a ready response.
Fragmentary note mentions Count Laxburg and Count Hohengzollern as a German nobleman with a reputation for leaving sulfur traces in the atmosphere. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable context or dates.
A fifty year old home remedy remains popular for quick relief of coughs colds and bronchial attacks. The standard reliever is praised for fast action and dependable results and is carried by all druggists.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe remedy to relieve biliousness headaches sour stomach and tongue coating by clearing clogged bowels with a gentle laxative action.
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