Farm Bureau Seen as Vital Business Aid for Farmers
Commissioner Greenfield reports the Farm Bureau is a strictly business organization aiding agricultural interests. He notes state and national support, the value of county bureaus, and extension cooperation to help homesteaders and settlers succeed in Montana without implying financial aid.
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Farm Bureau
Charles D. Greenfield
Agriculture and Publicity
Stewart
Greenfield
Montana
Bozeman
Montana Cattle Exports Expected to Surpass Records in 1918
The Rocky Mountain division of the Northern Pacific railroad reports Montana cattle shipments in 1918 will top all prior totals by about 100000 head, with estimates near 430000 head, much of it from Western Montana markets.
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Montana
Rocky Mountain
Northern Pacific Railroad
Montana Boys and Girls Clubs Grow Produce Worth 181994
Montana youth in 1918 raised a record 181994.10 in agricultural products under Prof M J Abbey with a 500 donation from Roy Alley. Clubs across numerous counties produced potatoes corn garden produce chickens calves lambs canned goods bread garments and more, aiming to broaden state agriculture and fuel 1919 club growth.
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MJ. Abbey
Agricultural College
Montana
M. J. Abbey
Bozeman
Abbey
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Roy S. Alley
Alley
Fise
Thaca Tetea
N.e
Bispettiaecantas
Prof
Trailing Sheep Advice From State Veterinarian
W J Butler, state veterinarian, warns summer sheep losses exceed winter losses due to shifting from prairie to wet upland or forest pastures. He urges gradual acclimation, hay feeding after rail shipment, no corral and release, proper salting, small bands, and extra herders to reduce deaths.
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W. J. Butler
Timely Dehorning of Cattle Advised by Experts
Experts warn against summer or late fall dehorning due to fly exposure flesh loss and winter condition decline. Best practice is early spring, around March or April, using a mitre saw on one-year-olds with horns cut close to the skull. Apply Monsel's salt to stop bleeding if needed.
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W. J. Butler
Monsel
Montana sees surge of settlers and capital in coming years
Commissioner Charles D. Green field reports to Governor Stewart that many farmers plan to migrate to Montana, with capital following. He notes inquiries suggest a larger influx in the next two years than over the previous five, indicating strong immigration interest.
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Charles D. Greenfield
Stewart
Eastern Montana Shippers Face Claims to Get Cash
Farmers shipping cattle to eastern markets must prove ownership with brands to receive payments. A large sum, nearing $80,000 in recent shipments, was sent to the Montana State Livestock Board for unsettled claims. In 1917 about $500,000 was withheld. most claims have now been proven, with only about $7,000 remaining pending.
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Montana
State Livestock Board
State Board
Helena
Dawson County
Dan Raymond
Chicago
Alberta farmers buying goats to boost milk supply
Alberta goat import program under the Alberta Goat Breeders' association moves 378 milch goats to quarantine at Coutts before distribution to Calgary and other areas. Many animals come from Iowa breeding farms. several registered goats valued at $100 each.
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Alberta
Coutts
Alberta Goat Breeders’ Association
Calgary
Iowa
Montana Lands Draw More Farmers and Capital
The Montana department cites interest from corporations and syndicates in state lands. They forecast more settlers and investors over the next two years than in the previous five, citing Liberty loans war savings contributions and Y.M.C.A. support as raising the state's profile. Cooperation with Bozeman Agricultural College extended to crop reports during 1917 and 1918 to aid farming communities.
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Department
Montana
United States
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Plan to accredit tuberculosis free herds gains favor
Acting State Veterinarian Nash reports growing support for the U S Livestock Sanitary Association plan to accredit herds free of tuberculosis. He and Dr Rudolph Snyder returned from a Chicago meeting noting breeders want testing and inclusion on the accredited list as the federation expands its 1919 disease prevention program. Montana was among participants discussing hog cholera abortion in cattle influenza in horses and livestock losses at the International Livestock Exhibition.
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Nash
United States Livestock Sanitary Association
BE. D. Nash
Rudolph Snyder
Bureau of Animal ‘Industry
Montana
Chicago
Bull Show Awards Amid Mixed Entries
A fragment notes a Sheridan event where Shorthorn bulls were shown. Of 40 bulls, the best in class reportedly earned a state award while others competed in divisions.
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Sheridan
Candy prices to stay high for at least a year
Officers of the Western Confectionery Salesmen Association note the sugar cost and high wages keep candy prices elevated. N L Towle vice president says relief is unlikely for at least a year before any pre war price levels can be restored.
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8 ‘Association
N. L. Towle
Fapasi i
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