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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
6
Montana wool producers appear better positioned than cattlemen to absorb price recessions. Reports note no wool sales to eastern buyers and possible manufacturer conspiracies to depress prices. Loans from reserve banks may shield growers. prices may fall but stay above losses. Labor shortages and high farm wages could keep overall farm prices elevated as adjustments occur.
An advertisement urges readers to add Cuticura Talcum to toilet requisites. It highlights a scented face and dusting powder, skin and baby care, and notes it complements the Cuticura Trio soap ointment and talcum. The 25 cent price is stated.
1 500 Rambouillet yearling ewes from Rambouillet mothers with black faced Corriedale rams.
The piece reviews expensive rainmaking schemes in California and Washington, noting a $1000 per inch payment for rainfall that allegedly ended a drought. It traces the history of rainmakers in Kansas and California, contrasts with meteorological science, and ends with an ad from the T. C. Power Company inviting grain and grass seed buyers.
John Clay of Clay, Robinson & Co notes severe conditions in Wyoming Montana and weaker but worrisome in Idaho Utah. He cites high winter losses for cattle and sheep, costly wintering, no wool movement due to tight credit, rail transport limits, and labor shortages as factors shaping a slow recovery.
US agriculture experts say squab farming can be profitable on general farms when good breeding stock is used and markets exist. Buy from reliable breeders or use young pigeons, breed age varies by size, and market readiness occurs at about 3.5 to 4.5 weeks. Squabs need full feathering and fat before sale, with careful timing to avoid overripe meat.
Fourteen county fairs have announced dates for 1920, up from nine last year, aided by cooperation from the Montana state fair. Horace S. Ensign, state fair secretary, says the state fair acts as a partner to boost county events and promotes county fair funding. Stickers listing fairs and dates, designed for free distribution, will publicize both fairs statewide.
Farmers confuse Equity hail insurance with State hail coverage. State accepted applications only until June 21, while Equity will accept hail season applications anytime. Equity lists agents and provides a coupon to send to the agent or company as crop conditions improve nationwide.
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