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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
2
The American Meat Packers Association reports beef is cheaper than pork poultry and mutton and expects further declines in days. Exports have ceased and government purchases stopped, with cheaper cattle moving to market. Retail prices will lag behind wholesale cuts as stock is replenished.
George F. Orde of Minneapolis told Northern Montana bankers at Great Falls that the government price would have little effect on market levels. He claimed demand, not official price, would chiefly determine prices as grain leaders foresee an extraordinary demand.
Dr. W. J. Butler, state veterinarian, says the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry will cover one third of cattle losses under state tubercu losis prevention laws, using assessed value as the settlement basis. Federal authorities also study removing scrub horses from ranges.
A new weed pest named stinkweed or French weed pennycress and fanweed threatens milk butter and meat after ingestion. It spreads in the musk mustard family with long seed viability, surviving 4 plus years underground and 87 percent germinating after digestion. Experts advise clean seed sowing and removal by hand or hoe before seeding, with plowing done before seed set.
Montana hog growers study shows tankage as protein supplement yields greater gains than linseed meal across six feed lots. Despite higher per pound cost, tankage reduces pounds needed per 100 gain and improves profit margins, with variety and buttermilk boosting results in several lots. Weather heavily affects progress, with severe cold slowing gains.
Reports from Havre describe a small tornado striking the Amos settlement near Havre. The Amos schoolhouse was blown over with four children and the teacher trapped briefly. all survived with minor injuries after rescue. Farther damage hit a farmer named Velt’s buildings, Frank Eli’s barn, Benedict Umhoffer’s home and barn, and a West automobile. A severe hail follow-up damaged crops in the area.
The Montana Efficiency Commission reports prices are high largely due to living costs, with limited profiteering found. Investigations covered Billings Miles City Roundup Harlowton Great Falls and Roundup along with wholesalers retailers and coal dealers. Costs and profit margins vary by product from shoes to clothing and hardware. The study continues with further work in Helena and western counties and a three month timeline for state government review.
A guide on mutton carcass breakdown detailing eight general sections. Front leg is tough and bone rich for broths. flank, plate, and shank used in stews. leg, loin, ribs, and shoulder offered as premium or versatile cuts. neck, kidneys, heart, and tongue used in stews, broths, soups, or pickling.
Advice urges frequent cleaning and refilling of crank case oil to save wear on engines and maintain efficiency. This guidance emphasizes using fresh oil to protect machinery and extend motor life.
One tract of 37 acres with fine alfalfa, fertile soil, and nearly all land suitable for irrigated intensive cultivation. Bounded by Sun River to the west and south, a 26 ft roadway to the east, a county highway to the north, close to city limits between the city and its main park. Expected street railway service within years. Worth $1 500 per acre. Boating fishing and swimming nearby. Owner: O FP Wadsworth, Great Falls.
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