Polson Poised for 3000 Acre Potato Planting Push
Treasure State Farm and Livestock of Polson promotes large scale potato growing with 3000 acres contracted and potential expansion to 5000. Henry W. Lewis of Powell Wyoming spoke at Gray's hall as the backer, outlining three classes of potatoes and Polson as the shipping point for a region around Flathead Lake including Big Fork Somers Dayton St Elmo and Rollins.
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Polson
Henry W. Lewis
Powell
Wyo
Gray's Hall
Lewis
Flnthead Lake
Big Fork
Somers
Dayton
St. Elmo
Rollins
Heartland paper as rural life backbone voice of the people
The rural country newspaper embodies home life and community spirit. It voices local concerns and reflects neighborly friendship through its editor, seen as a friend to readers.
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the Heart of
Rural America
Poisonous Plants Endanger Livestock Across West
The Department of Agriculture warns of thousands of toxic plants in the United States, led by loco weed, mountain laurel, larkspurs, and death camps. Dr. Marsh notes cattle, sheep, and horses suffer wide losses as range lands shrink, with Colorado alone reporting about $1,000,000 in annual stock losses.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Marsh
Washington
Utah
Dr. Marsh
Southwest
Carlotta
Colorado
KEEP THE FLU AWAY
Public health guidance urges cleanliness and pure air to combat influenza. Precautions include avoiding sick individuals, avoiding kissing, not sharing cups, washing hands, boiling utensils, opening windows on one side to curtail drafts, keeping feet warm, avoiding cold fatigue, and living simply.
Elk Problem and Closed Season Proposal Endorsed by Fishermen
State Game Warden DeHart believes the elk issue may resolve itself by next winter if the legislature does not intervene. He supports a closed season for fish to be set by the fish and game commission, a plan widely endorsed by fishermen.
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Jake DeHart
DeHart
Fish and Game Commission
Early Pullets and Breeding Tips for March
Poultry expert R L Smith urges early hatched pullets for winter layers and cautions that late hatchers rarely lay in winter. Best hatch window in Montana is March 15 to May 15. Use only healthy high producers and males. egg production is inherited and males pass traits to daughters. Recommend one to two year old hens as breeders. manage eggs for hatching with care and discard abnormal eggs. The right rooster to hen ratio depends on the male’s vigor.
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R. L. Smith
The
Agricultural College
Montana
Bird Breeding Ratios for Heavy and Light Breeds
The guide states heavy breeds like Rhode Island Reds and Wyandottes need one male per ten females. For lighter breeds such as Leghorns and Anconas, 15 to 18 females per male yields satisfactory results.
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Rhode Island
Butter Market Stability Meeting in Helena Montana
Montana butter and ice cream makers convened in Helena under the Montana Butter and Ice Cream Makers' Association to stabilize the butterfat market. They warn Montana lacks a set market with creameries buying on no market and fear production will surpass consumption, forcing exports to outside states.
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Montana
Helena
Montana Butter and
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