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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
7
Sunflowers now cited as a staple silage crop in Montana with yields of 20 to 35 tons per acre. The giant Russian variety is noted as best, and stock readily take to sunflower silage. A Montana Experiment Station photo near Bozeman shows a large field harvested for silage.
Montana patrons learn famed steer roper Lucille Mulhall has married Tom L Burnett son of Captain Burk Burnett owner of the 6666 ranch Texas The announce says Mulhall well known as a stampede performer and roper and notes friends wish them happiness Also suggests Montana Oil Co offering motor lubrication guidance for better efficiency
The Bitter Root stock farm began removing wool from 12,000 sheep with seven shearers using individual machines. An average day yields about 1,000 sheep, with top clerks clipping up to 25 sheep per hour for a 10 hour day. Wages reach 18 12 cents per head totaling about $46.25, the highest labor rate in the state. An expert claims 22 years on the job and earning $1,000 a month, reflecting long experience.
The line hints that some lawmakers have grown fond of extra sessions as an acquired taste, suggesting repeated adjournments and extended congressional activity may be appealing to certain members.
A practical guide on thorough cleaning, disinfection, and spraying of poultry houses to combat lice mites and pathogens. It covers removing dirt, brushing walls, two spray applications, disinfectants, kerosene mixtures, and equipment sanitation. Emphasizes clean feeding utensils and water, parasite control for each bird, yard management, and isolation of sick birds.
Clay, Robinson & Company's Live stock Report details a yearly migratory trek from Texas Panhandle and Southwest breeding grounds to Montana and the upper plains. The movement, aided by railroads, reduces time but remains vital to meat supply and cattle finance, signaling a shift to grass beef and continued capital flow.
The article stresses that many poultry growers overlook dead birds and risk ptomaine poisoning from decayed flesh. It notes carcasses are often caused by carelessness and urges immediate disposal by cremation or burial in quicklime to prevent contamination and disease.
A Montanaous Co representative in your area can advise on lubrication needs for tractors used in hot weather. He will explain what your specific tractor type requires to achieve best results.
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