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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
7
Treasure State farmers are advised to dry and store seed corn in a dry, ventilated place away from freezing. Inspect ears thoroughly, select bright glossy kernels, and favor home grown seed from acclimated varieties for best germination and stand.
The piece surveys plowing as a historic yet living craft across England Scotland and Ireland noting wooden plows in many regions and iron innovations since the eighteenth century. It cites Plow Monday customs and the lingering refrain of plowmen marching with decorated teams amid seasonal labor.
Plow under weeds when possible and test all seed for purity and germination before planting. Fall plowing and freezing of perennial weeds help control quack grass and Canada thistle. crop rotation and buying clean seeds prevent infestations. Always test seed, send to state stations if needed, and avoid cheap seeds which harbor dodder buckhorn or other weeds. Holding a grudge against a person is about the same as retaining a deadly poison in your system.
Wartime expansion of county agricultural agent work is documented as essential to increasing efficiency in state and national programs. Canadas efforts study U S methods while Manitoba requests outlines of agent and 4 club work as done in Kansas. A farmer who opposed the work later admits its value after witnessing neighbors’ benefits.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges prompt orders for new equipment and parts. Use larger, efficient machinery to maximize output with less labor, sell or share surplus gear, and junk useless items. Regular lubrication and proper use extend service life and weather protection is essential.
Walter Hansen launches Montana's largest government inspected meat packing facility in Butte. It ships frozen beef to Chicago and under British contract for France depots, with capacity for 125 cattle daily and 1 000 hogs daily, plus extensive refrigeration and strict sanitation.
The piece argues that the fate of democracy hinges on U S agricultural production. It declares that victory or defeat in war depends on farmers growing enough food and feed, with the farmer shaping outcomes while distant from battles. Every citizen must understand this grim truth.
Aphorism reflects that dislike often stems from unfamiliarity. It notes that prejudice diminishes when people meet and understand those they oppose.
A printed notice promotes Barry's Poultry Farm and its booklet on rearing feeding and disease. It touts F percent pure-bred varieties and advises on selecting fowls. The mailing offer lists Box 130 Clarinda Iowa and claims the book is worth dollars but available for ten cents.
A Great Falls broker advertises cash purchase of eggs live poultry dressed pork veal and hay grain and potatoes. It offers 45 cents per dozen for eggs and prices per pound for poultry and veal plus cash payment within 48 hours and option for C O D shipments with express settlement and no commission. NORTHERN BROKER Co M PARR Manager 500 First Ave South Great Falls.
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