Price of Beets Same as in 1918
The Great Western Sugar company confirms 1919 beet prices align with 1918, amid rising Yellowstone valley acreage. The firm plans field representatives to secure labor, aiding growers as contracts are finalized. Montana beet farmers helped supply allied armies and benefit from strong prices, with expectations of similar terms in peacetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Sugar Company
Yellowstone Valley
Cc. S. Milthiser
Montana
Hog procurement quantities for meat products
The figures list amounts to procure from a 250 pound hog include ham 35 pounds shoulders 30 pounds thick sides 25 pounds thin sides 21 pounds lard 30 pounds spare ribs head feet and backbone 40 pounds sausage 18 pounds.
Alfalfa Growing in Montana A Guide for Farmers
The article explains alfalfa as a soil builder with deep roots, its adaptability to Montana soils, and how to prepare seed beds. It covers soil depth, drainage, inoculation, lime needs, weed control, seeding times, methods, and nurse crops for successful establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
A. E. Barkemeyer
Asia
Livestock Board Aims At Bounty Claims and Notices
The state livestock commission will propose three measures to the 16th assembly. One would require bounty claims to be registered with the livestock commission, not the board of examiners, and another would tighten scrutiny over bounty claims. The commission seeks closer oversight and a third proposal reduces estray notice publication to four Montana cities. A memorial requests reduced breeding stock freight rates for next spring due to drought.
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State Lvestock Commission
16Th Assembly
State Livestock Commission
State Board of Examiners
Livestock Commission
State Railroad Commission
Montana
Yanks to See Europe on Three Day Paris Leave
American officers and soldiers will get a three day leave to visit Paris before sailing home under general order No 14 from American general headquarters. Soldiers of Italian French Belgian and British extraction may visit former homes or relatives before returning to the United States. Permission may be granted to men of good character with sufficient funds and no special reason required.
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Europe
Paris
United States
Proper Montana meat curing method and timings
An article explains do it yourself meat curing for Montana farmers. It details ingredients for curing 1000 pounds of meat, rub on halves then after two weeks apply rest, hang after six weeks, and storage in dry cellars. Slow smoking four to six weeks enhances flavor and gives long keeping life.
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Montana
New Orleans
How to cure and smoke home meat for long storage
Instructions describe a dry cure for shoulders and hams to be eaten by June 15. Check readiness by color of inner and outer muscles, looking for red tinges when sufficiently cured. If the outside is too salty or the inside not salty enough, stop curing and hang for smoking.
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Billings Company
Lvents Barry's
Giartnay
Iowa
G. Phigllips
Corona Mfg. CO
Corona Hieck
Keaton
Barkemeyer Grain and Seed Company
Great Falls, Montana
A. BE. Barkemeyer
MR. Livestockman
Spokane Union Stockyards
Syikane
Wass
Fener Nep Sale
Hereford Breeders’ Association
Billings
Mont
Swift @ Company Union Stock Yards
Chicago, Ilinois
Swift & Company
U.S.A
Helena
Nursery &Seed Co
Alfalfa
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