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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
11
Montana farmers and stockmen are urged to learn to identify a few poisonous plants. Death camas, low and tall larkspur, water hemlock, lupines, and loco weed threaten livestock. prevention is emphasized along with sending suspected plants to the author for identification and circular No. 51 for fuller guidance.
The article explains a global food shortage tied to World War I. It cites small wheat stocks, prior crop losses, heavy fall plantings, and expected spring harvests. It notes winter-kill in several states reducing wheat and warns of insufficient supplies for both Americans and allies.
Flathead farmers and Irvine Flats and Valley View ranchers raise 2500 for grasshoppers control. County Agent C A Bush reports purchase of 1000 sacks bran 500 gallons molasses 50 cases lemons and 3000 pounds arsenic to spread on 7000 acres of government land with plans for a coordinated spraying day.
Dealers are cautioned not to buy eggs that are washed unless they can be used immediately. Statistics show 17 to 22 percent of washed eggs spoil in storage compared with 4 to 8 percent of unwashed eggs. Washing removes the protective gelatinous coating allowing mold and bacteria access to the contents.
Farmers urged to produce sterile eggs by selling or killing male birds, keeping nests clean, and candle testing eggs. Rules include lime in feed, twice daily egg collection, and marketing at least twice weekly with guidance from the Montana Experiment Station.
Announcement of a forthcoming public sale before mid July featuring blooded native bulls for Montana farmers. Consignments and correspondence invited and rules applied by manager H. L. Hull in Lewistown Montana. Advertising facilities and livestock handling equipment emphasized. Watch this space.
London notes a predicted Russian offensive as European powers monitor military moves. Boston reports wet weather threats to crops with hopes for a mild fall. New York covers Rockefeller defeating Billy Sunday in golf and U S Navy expanding ship armed protection. Washington details armament, supply, and policy measures amid war pressures.
Anaconda Copper Mining Company’s Western Montana lands offered for direct purchase with no commissions. Ten yearly payments on fixed values by appraisers. Describes fertile country, climate, moisture, growth, scenery, rail, telegraph, schools, future electric power, and advantages to live and work in the Northwest. Address Blackfoot Land Development Co., Drawer 1590, Missoula, Mont.
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