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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
2
Agriculturists report early plowing seven inches deep on July 15 yields the highest average, about six bushels per acre more than late plowing. If July plowing isn’t possible, disking after harvest provides nearly the same benefit, with plowing later when feasible.
The text emphasizes maintaining soil organic matter to preserve nitrogen and moisture, noting that depleted soils cake and poor water absorption. It discusses using straw as a valuable by product, methods for applying straw, and strategies for building humus through leguminous and non-leguminous crops, including clover and cowpeas, while considering moisture for green manuring.
Bozeman Agricultural Engineer Professor Harvey B. Murdock notes a U S Department of Agriculture report that farmers spend most on mortgage relief new farm buildings power farming and household improvements. He emphasizes water supply under pressure in the dwelling as the most needed modern farm upgrade alongside heating lighting gas engine use and sewage disposal.
The Montana Grain Growers' company reports 1.6 million bushels handled last year with a projection to 4 million this season. Twenty elevators operate in multiple counties from Great Falls, with plans for 30 to 35 units by September and capital rising from 180000 to 226000. Gross first year profits exceed 76000, not engaged in merchandising, and it backs fairer federal grain grades through legislative action. Officers and directors listed include A J Walrath president and J A Moore manager.
Sheriff Jack Bennett warns Sheridan county jail may close within ten days if business remains weak. Only one prisoner is currently jailed, the smallest roll call since the jail opened in April 1913, with labor shortages and alcohol trade cited as causes.
Montana farmers distribute gopher poison as warned danger of stock loss. Lewis Brawer of Craig reports three horses died after finding poison in an old trunk, highlighting the risk to livestock and caution for storage and handling.
Local Montana Oil Company station urges farmers to choose appropriate fuels and lubricants for the upcoming busy season. Monaco oils and greases are advertised as specially compounded to suit Montana conditions and equipment.
The Snyder Sheep company of Billings disposed of its wool clip for the year, about 270000 pounds, at 60 cents per pound. The Snyder clip is described as exceptionally good, with several other sales around 60 cents.
Alfred Atkinson and L F Gieseker of Montana State University report on dry land crop rotation and soil cultivation. Trials at Judith Basin sub station Fergus county 1909–1915 show average yields per acre for winter wheat 26.8 bushels, spring wheat 22.7, oats 2.4, barley 28.6, flax 13.6, and corn 3.1 tons fodder. Huntley station Yellowstone county 1913–1915 yields include winter wheat 21.5, spring wheat 21.1, oats 52.6, flax 12.5, corn 31.1 bushels grain and 1,680 pounds stover. Barley excluded at Huntley.
To have clear sweet skin rub pimples redness or itching with Cuticura Ointment then bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water Rinse dry gently and dust on Cuticura Talcum twice daily for fragrance Each item priced at 25 cents in advertisements from the period.
Representatives from 11 southern and eastern Montana counties met in Billings to organize the Eastern Montana Good Roads association with the aim of building an 18 foot highway from the Dakota line to Bozeman. Plans call for county level associations to push bond issues to fund the project and expand roadwork statewide.
The Montana Warrenton Development Co. urges rapid real estate sales to capitalize a rising port plan at the mouth of the Columbia. Extensions to Pier No 1 and warehouses 5 and 6 are under way with Pier No 3 worth about 800000, as a railroad and government partnership spurs a $5000000 campaign and grain shipments expect higher prices for growers.
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