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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
18
Orchard expert John F. Stevens of Great Falls outlines practical rabbit protection for farms. He notes tar paper strips, corn stalks, screen wire, hardware cloth, and ground stakes to guard young trees, plus lime sulfur washes and formalin-treated apples as repellents and controls.
Farmers are urged to consult county agents or state farm management specialists to choose a suitable record form and keeping method. Begin the year with prompt entries to reveal strong and weak points, aiding next year’s planning. Those without books risk difficulties in federal tax returns.
J E Neville head of the state bureau of child and animal protection reports in his annual review that the number of feeble minded persons in the state totals 2 200 and is rising.
A trapnest keeps precise pedigree records by logging each hen’s nesting and legband number. It enables breeders to trace parentage, evaluate productive power, and selectively maintain single female per male matings year round if needed.
Senator J. C. Selway of Dillon warns Montana wool and cattle prices will fall as supply and demand shift with world markets. He cites lamb losses from stalled shipments, car shortages, and policy quirks hitting small sheep operators hardest while wool could drop to 30 cents per pound.
The eleventh annual midwinter show of the Montana State Poultry Breeders association will be held in Butte January 13 to 18. Exhibitors from Montana and neighboring states will display poultry pigeons rabbits and pet stock. Awards include eight special prizes silver water services and gold medals for top birds with ribbons from the American Poultry association. A boys and girls contest and farm bureau lectures by government experts are planned with an annual banquet January 16 and officers announced.
Helena Grewer cites sanitation as the top factor in poultry health. Helena Grewer and Charles D. Greenfield Jr. urge poultry keepers to avoid overcrowding, keep only strong birds, and handle birds with cattlelike care. They stress clean coops, lice control, fresh water, and sanitary vessels as essential. Government and state efforts aid breeding but depend on farmer diligence.
Peter J. Meloy, a Broadwater county farmer, reports an average of 20 bushels of wheat per acre over nine years on 500 to 700 acres of dry land near Townsend. While this year and 1917 yields were 10 and 11 bushels respectively, Meloy notes exceptional seasons have produced over 40 bushels per acre.
George P. Porter state auditor elect from Butte announces appointees for the offices to begin January 1. Robert S. Mentrum of Anaconda named state fire marshal and John C. Bebb of Lewistown named deputy state fire marshal. William A. Logan of Missoula named deputy state auditor.
Montana winter wheat acreage drops 9 percent from last year while rye expands 173 percent. Projected state winter wheat production falls to 17,350,000 bushels from 18,500,000. national winter wheat output rises to 765,000,000 bushels. United States rye acreage reaches 6,820,000, with both crops at 93 and 89 percent of normal respectively. Advertisement for Cuticura skin care follows.
The Montana Equity News of Great Falls offers farmers statewide coverage from Helena during the legislative session. It plans two contributing editors at the capital and a special representative to report every bill relevant to farmers, with full votes and outcomes. A six month trial subscription costs one dollar via Box 1817, Great Falls.
Farmers report success using movable chicken houses to protect alfalfa crops from grasshoppers. Fowls thrive as they feed on insects and waste grain, while houses can be relocated to orchards or grain fields. Position on southern or eastern slopes with access to shade aids comfort.
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