Treasure State farm and livestock boys garden big record
Billings school board employed agriculturist O G Romney to supervise home gardening and conservation of food supply. Sixty five thousand dollars worth of vegetables were grown in home gardens as part of a city gardening campaign with 110 entries, 104 finished, 85 kept gardens all season, and prizes awarded at the Billings fair.
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Billings
O. G. Romney
Romney
Helena
M. J. Abbey
Holding Fast to Breeding Stock in Montana Cattle Market
Montana stockmen cling to breeding stock as hay scarcity prompts shipments east. Norris man P. M. Jeffers and Armington’s A. S. Hammond report high cattle prices ahead, with many retaining cattle rather than fattening hogs. They note strong demand could sustain beef markets through next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Armington
Montana
A. S. Hammond
P. M. Jeffers
Northwest
Hammond
Mr. Jeffers
Porcine
Clay, Robinson & Co
Chicago
Best Birds to Keep and Cull in Poultry Flocks
Guidance urges selecting only superior birds, culling old and deformed hens and undersized pullets. Emphasis on removing excess roosters, fattened market birds before Thanksgiving, and discarding hens over two years old or poor layers to improve egg output and profitability.
Montana Grown Beans Prove of Fine Quality
Last spring Montana farmers planted large bean crops in Yellow stone and tributary valleys to boost acreage. Harvesting is complete and yields are high in both quantity and quality. Eastern seed companies praise the crop and seek to buy beans for seed and establish next year contracts. Despite double the sowing, supply remains insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Never seek trouble, sidestep with cautious resolve
A concise proverb notes that avoiding pursuit of conflict reduces risk. It emphasizes restraint and prudent action to prevent disputes and danger by steering clear of provocative situations.
Trappers urged to trap full time as fur prices rise
An old ad describes high fur prices this season due to many trappers at war and wage growth. It urges buyers to stock steel traps and supplies before price jumps post January 1, noting government demand and limited trap supply will push prices higher.
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United States
Europe
U. S
E.c.taylor
Exchange
St. Looks
Premium for Hogs of Harlem Growers
L. H. Kennedy of Harlem shipped a carload of Montana hogs to St Paul and earned a draft for 3872.80. Raised on a valley ranch south west of Harlem, the 99 hogs averaged 210 pounds. Alfalfa fed before finishing with bran and shorts. market price was 18.75 with a five cent premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
St. Paul
L. H. Kennedy
Harlem
Montana Man Patents New Ensilage Machine
Mont Angus of Terry has been granted a patent for an ensilage machine. The device attaches to a farm wagon and both cuts corn stalks from stubble and prepares them for the silo in one operation, promising value to farmers and the livestock industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Angus
Terry
Northern Brokerage Co Winter Coal Oats Prices Ad
Northern Brokerage Co at 500 First Avenue Great Falls Montana calls for oats and winter coal in the current season. The ad notes daily availability of hay moving, oats, coal, wood, fence posts, poles, house logs, apples and sacks. Readers are urged to inquire about prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nothern Brokerage CO
First Avenue
Sou
Great Falls
Montana
Minnesota and Northwest townsites offered for sale by A A White
A A White advertises business and residence lots for sale in new towns across Minnesota North Dakota Montana Oregon Washington and California. It also lists 21 Flathead lake government townsites near Glacier National Park on the Great Northern line promising a future resort hub with offices in St Paul Missoula and Kalispell.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Oregon
Washington
California
Flathead Lake
Nature
Rocky Mountains
Glacier National Park
Great Northern Railway
Pioneer
St. Paul, Minn
Missoula
Mont
Conrad Block
Kalispell, Mont
World War Briefs From Across the Globe
Tokio plans to build 30 submarines next year. Canadian draft calls set for December 1. British shipyards launch more tonnage than German losses. A new extended-life lubricant is developed by the National Defense council. Garfield reports coal shortages in Washington. Thirty-two thousand Americans with Allied service to be repatriated. Sweden wary of food cargo delays and US talks. The US orders 4,800 narrow gauge military railcars. Car and Foundry gets 1,800. Bridges of wage data show $70 weekly for skilled workers. unskilled paid 60 cents hourly. Akron faces fuel supply threats. four coal cars seized by railroad. Edsel Ford exemption claim denied. Ford Motor says his work is vital. Possible seizure of Dutch ships if Allies need supplies. French front artillery main force in attacks with up to 1,000,000 shells daily. Shipyards in US face labor shortages. 1918 1919 tonnage at risk. Swiss army chief Willie warns of war’s possible new phase and Switzerland’s need to arm. Treasury approves new alcohol formula for fuel from sugar industry waste. Chicago plans curtailing wool in civilian clothing amid defense needs. English wool curtailment at 70 percent. German sources report a large naval revolt in progress with shipboard disarms and killings.
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Tokio
Japan
Washington
London
Ashington
National Council of Defense
Garfield
Wilson
Stockholm
Sweden
United States
New York
France
American Car and Foundry Company
Bridgeport
Conn
Akron
Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Detroit
Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
Young Ford
Ford Motor Company
Washington—T
America
Paris
Willie
Switzerland
Treasury Department
Spreckels Sugar Company
Hawaii
Noteworthy About Fakes: Some Men Look Fine but Expose Truth
A sharp observation compares certain men to counterfeit dollars, noting they appear legitimate yet fail to show genuine value or reliability when tested. The remark underscores discerning character over outward presentation.
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
H. J. Skinner
Room
Ford Bldg
Sweet Clover Seed
Sudan
Henry Field Seed Co
Box
Shenandoah, Iowa
Mon-O-Co
Hughes
Third St. N
and Land Company C
Commercial National Bank
Klepe Feta Pulse Trallog & Teasing Co
Omaha
Neb
Montana Man
A. A. White
Commercial Economy Board
England
Berne
Eas “Guide A
Funsten Bros. & CO
Funsten Ree
St Louis
Northwestern Hide & For CO
Minneapolis
Minn
the Ranchers Hail & Fire Ins. Co
West
MR. Farmer
Gori
Lewistown Creamery CO
Lewistown, Montana
Farmers & Mechanics
Butte Welding CO
Butte, Mont
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