Penwell Talks of Wool Price and Military Needs
Louis Penwell, head of the wool division of the War Industries Board, says U S military raw wool needs total about 900 million pounds, with U S production at 280 million. Ordinary Montana wools price 55 to 65 cents per pound, higher for very fine grades. The Red Cross will be limited to old stock hand knitting yarn. fancy Indian blankets and Navajo rugs are restricted. the entire wool clip goes to government use for soldiers and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Penwell
Montana
War Industries Board
Penwell
United States
Red Cross Limited
Red Cross
Pacific Coast
Poindexter Calls Kaiser Best Man in World
Miles City resident Miles Poindexter declares the kaiser the best man, while Poindexter remains jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Eugene Poindexter
the Kaiser
Poindexter
Survey of state for smut and seed treatment drive
Federal cereal disease experts and the Montana experiment station survey Montana fields for smut levels. Some fields show up to 40 percent smut, most averaging 5 to 10 percent, linked to untreated seed. A seed treatment campaign is planned with seven or more demonstrators guiding counties through control methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Arthur Evans
Farm Bureau
D. B. Swingle
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Bozeman
Mont
Record Wool Price Reached in Yellowstone County
Montana wool is sold at a new season high with iE M Trask of Yellowstone County reporting 7714 cents per pound as the record price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Ie. M. Trask
Yellowstone County
Chicago
Rules of Work to Borrowers for Government Seed Loans
Government seed loan program stricts borrowers for winter wheat and rye. Planning by the Montana agricultural group requires plowing after August 1 1917, weed free seed beds, hard winter varieties like Turkey Red Kharkov Crimea or Alberta Red, 80 percent germination, sowing deadlines October 15 for wheat and November 1 1918, and at least 35 pounds per acre with formaldehyde or bluestone treatment to prevent smut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seed Grain Loan Bureau
Federal Seed Grain Loan Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Montana Agricultural College
Alfred Atkinson
Montana Experiment Station
M. L. Wilson
C. W. Warburton
Turkey
Kharkov
Crimean
Alberta
Wolves kill cattle near Deep Creek Park in Jefferson NF area
Deputy W J Derrick reports wolves have killed 15 yearlings, several two year olds, and 14 calves around Deep Creek park. A predatory animal hunter will be sent to the section to curb the losses and aid livestock protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep Creek Park
W. J. Derrick
Jefferson National Forest
Derrick
Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Wheat Yields Rise Across Regions in Favorable Drought Areas
Threshing shows good yields of winter wheat in sections less affected by drought with 25 to 35 bushels per acre. Grass Range reports several 35 bushel yields and Brooks area wheat also runs high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus
Lewis and Clark County Gets Its First Silage Silo
Joseph Bauer of Craig completes the counties first silo with 31 tons capacity. Built at 10 by 12 feet on a fir base, it uses a tractor powered cutter and blower to produce ensilage from peas oats and sunflowers for livestock. County Agent Skuse notes more silos planned as farmers see its value and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bauer
Craig
Lewis and Clark County
Waldo W. Skuse
Bauer
Farmers Week Dates Set At Bozeman College
The agricultural college at Bozeman fixed December 9 to 14 for farmers week. The early scheduling aims to dodge poor weather and suit farmers and legislators visiting Helena. Dr. Richard Ely of Wisconsin leads a push by the Association for Promoting Agricultural Legislation to foster science based laws and prevent ill advised measures. Elwood Meade of California University may attend, with Meade noted as a public lands authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Helena
Association For Promoting
Richard T. Ely
Wisconsin University
Wilson
L. H. Bailey
Cornell
Elwood Meade
California University
Association For Promoting Agricultural
Ely
Northwestern States
Doctor Meade
Montana
Hailstorm Devastates County With Massive Crop Losses
The county endures the worst hailstorm in its history with over 300 damage claims filed with the county assessor for the state hail board totaling more than 200000 dollars. An estimated 60 to 70 percent of uncut grain is seriously damaged, leaving farmers hard hit especially those without insurance. The storm spanned about 40 miles, bringing the year's heaviest rainfall as adjusters from the state board investigate the rapid claims. Much grain may be fed to animals to recover some value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
State Board
West Point Graduate Roy Matheson Promoted to Colonel
Major Roy Matheson of Billings has been promoted to colonel in the regular army. A West Point graduate about 12 years ago, he serves in the Army with a track record of steady advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Matheson
Billings
West Point
Montana News Roundup Highlights Labor Day Fair and Drought Effects
Labor Day fair reported in Glasgow Valley. Hay crops in Sweetgrass County cut 60 000 to 75 000 tons. Fort William Henry Harrison eyed as army hospital site. Roundup hail losses near 40 000 dollars. Nichols ranch sold for 57 000 dollars. Feed shortages drive carload shipments from Sheridan county. Nearly 400 livestock cars shipped from Fergus to eastern markets. Scab closes stockyards. University faculty votes male students receive drill. German arrested for food hoarding with flour found. Cottonseed price fears for stockgrowers. City finances curb caused bank issues. Russian transport experts visit Missoula. Lewistown films city for national release. Civil war veteran in Seattle war work. Manganese survey in Butte. Ongoing rains hamper forest fires. workers discharged. Three children injured by rifle discharge near Harlem. Supreme Court limits compensation after lightning death in Fergus county. German-speaking Mennonite exodus to Alberta. Hogs and poisoned oats cause losses near Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetgrass County
Missoula
State University
Helena
Fort William Henry Harrison
Musselshell
Lewistown
A. BE. Nichols
Scobey
Sheridan County
Fergus County
Malta
Phillips County
Minneapolis
Forsyth
John Wachholz
Montana
Butte
City Finance Advisory Committee
Russia
Chamber of Commerce
Butto
A. C. Fleming
Seattle
J. T. Pardee
Government Geological Survey
Harlem
Supreme Court
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Dillon
W. M. Rhoads
Kr. G. Willson
Sheridan
Sheen
Beaverhead Ranch Co
Selway & Gardner
Glenn Morgan
W. E. Harmon
Manix & Wilson
Pauley & Willson
Escallier Sheep Co
Claude Bielenberg
Hampshire
Shropshire
Oxford
Delaine Morino
Rambouillet
Lincoln
Cotswold
Concord
Jonathan
Wagner
Rome
D’anjou
Kmas-time
Express
Greenacres, Wash
Deep Creek
Lewis and Clark
Shelby
Arizona
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Buith
Robert Metcalf
Inwesttown
Opposite Court House
State Nursery & Seed Co
Helena, Mont
DR. Potvin
Third Street
Great Falls
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Blackfoot Land
Missoula, Mont
General School Supply Co
Great Falls, Montana
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Sioux City
Iowa
Denver
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Texas
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St. Leuls
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