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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
3
Montana Experiment Station reports mangels yield up to 37.6 tons per acre and carrots 15 to 16 tons per acre under irrigation. Rutabagas and turnips run 16 to 22 tons per acre with 1.5 to 2.2 tons of dry matter per acre. sugar beets deliver 10 to 15 tons per acre with 14 to 15 percent dry matter.
Montana adopts U S Department of Agriculture grades as official within state lines while awaiting full federal grade announcements. Bozeman lab will grade samples not yet released by federal standards using Minneapolis scales for oats barley flax and other grains. Samples should be at least one pound with sender name and address and indicate desired grade.
Sugar beet is planted in rows 22 to 26 inches apart and needs 12 to 16 pounds of seed per acre for a good stand. Roots grow mostly below ground, making harvesting harder than mangels or turnips. Proper harvesting machinery is essential for larger acreages. Seed imports from central Europe are limited this spring, and labor shortages reduce root crop farming. Small acreages still provide good feed for dairy cows, brood sows, and sheep.
Thousands of Montana acres will be broken this year by newcomers to the state. Experts advise breaking in spring months April to July, deep enough for a seed bed and not so deep as to hinder firm packing. After breaking, pack and mulch the soil to hold moisture, using double disking and a subsurface packer for best results. Flax is a strong first year crop. other options include macaron wheat, hulless barley, and corn for fodder and soil improvement. Plant promptly once seed bed conditions merit, with fallow plans for August barley or winter wheat if needed.
Report from Pony describes a suspected rabies case after calves were bitten by a coyote. State livestock officials plan an extermination drive against local coyotes, aided by hunters in Madison National Forest, to curb rabies drifting from Idaho and other western states. The incident includes a killed coyote, calf illnesses, and dog paralysis, with cattle losses prompting action.
A general reminder that disrespect toward officials has no productive value, noting that fair conduct matters in sports and daily affairs alike. The statement emphasizes restraint and rule following in competitive settings.
The Blackfoot Land Development Co lists logged off lands in Western Montana near Thompson Falls along the Northern Pacific main line. Suitable soil types from clay loam to sandy clay allow easy plow and strong moisture retention. climate features mild winters and 20 inches annual precipitation. dairying poultry hogs and fruit crops supported. land offered in 40 to 160 acre tracts at 10 to 20 dollars per acre with 10 percent down and ten yearly payments at 6 percent interest.
Chicago 3000 German residents under close secret service surveillance. New York Governor Whitman offers any commission within Roosevelt’s power. St Paul War department allows Canadian troops to pass through Maine and Minnesota for the front. London H G Wells backs an English republic. Washington 1916 US males 18 to 44 total 22,611,524 with 10,505,401 unmarried. Washington Gerard likely to Japan as ambassador. Washington Root may head commission to Russia. New York 640 planes for army navy first year, 2000 second, 6000 third. New York canners warn of tin can shortage. perishable foods only. London Lloyds bets on war length. Boston Boston needs 81000 tons hard coal next year. Washington government rejects Roosevelt volunteer division. 130000 applications received. 25000 were negro. New York National Biscuit raises prices. Loose-Wiles also hikes. Berlin German casualties March 54,803. total war losses 4,180,000. New York Rockefeller offers Pocantico Hills land to till. seed at cost. Detroit Ford waives farm tractor patents for Britain and will ship tractors for US and Canada by August 1.
Ad urged eczema sufferers to use Poslam for rapid relief from itching and irritation with claims of cooling and soothing effects. It promotes daily use of Poslam Soap and mentions a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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