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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
6
Secretary Wallace predicts better times for 1923 as six million farmers see gains in 1922. Crops were good, prices higher, and a billion plus more revenue is expected. Labor costs fell, freight rates dropped, and tax pressures remain mainly local despite overall improvements. Co operative marketing growth is noted.
At the Montana Dairyman's Association gathering in Bozeman over 75 dairymen heard Chris Johnson of Salt Lake City warn that low grade cream hurts both producer and manufacturer. He cited Montana butter prices to Minnesota and urged high grade sweet cream, local creameries, and better feeding to raise dairy profits.
The article notes growing associations and organized efforts, with legislation and administration aiding agribusiness. Strong economic forces aim to restore normal relations between farming and industry, while others realize the danger of agricultural depression and seek safe steps to improve farmers’ condition. It anticipates better times for agriculture in 1923.
In juvenile court a Butte boy, among several accused of horse theft, admits he does not know what a horse is. When asked to define the animal the youth says he does not know what a horse is, and the court ends questioning, labeling him hopeless.
The Senate approved an amendment to extend construction charge payments on the Milk River project to 40 years, with half due in 20 years and half in 40. A review board cited delays caused by international issues and urged relief for homesteaders and landowners, hinting at potential land sales and settlement growth in the Milk River area.
Dr. W J Butler told the Bozeman convention that Montana's cattle tested last year showed only nine tenths of 1 percent reacting to TB, down from 10.63 percent in 1911, while stressing that unclean dairymen threaten the industry.
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