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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
7
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Farmers note offers from The Equity cooperative in Great Falls Montana listing multiple ranches and tracts. Properties include 820 acres near Conrad 200 cultivated, 1000s of acres for stock and sheep ranching, irrigated and non irrigated lands, and 2300 acre stock ranch with long terms. Prices per acre range from 10 to 26 dollars with varied improvements and proximity to towns and forests.
The article argues that livestock farms sustain prosperity more reliably than grain farming. It cites steady work, local markets, higher feed values, and soil fertility preservation through manuring. It stresses long term investment, home residency, and community development as benefits of livestock emphasis.
Montana reports a $40 million wheat crop for 1916 with 25 million bushels valued at prevailing prices. Spring crops show mixed yields across regions, with western Montana and the high line delivering strong results while eastern valleys vary. Winter wheat faces reduced total output but spring wheat remains about 15 million bushels. oats and barley near normal, corn up to 2.1 million bushels, flaxseed steady. Overall, the state posts a prosperous year compared with western states facing droughts and low rainfall.
Voters who kept their 1914 address need not re register for November's election. Those who moved must update their address with the county clerk and recorder. Women registered under equal suffrage require no new registration unless address changed. Registration closes October 7 at 5 PM.
Montana experts urge planting winter wheat as early as possible with seeding by October first. Past years show best yields from early planting though local results vary. This year’s drought shortened Montana’s winter wheat by about 8,000,000 bushels, but ideal conditions promise a record acreage and a large 1917 crop.
The Montana State Fair announces dates September 25 to 30 and promises the largest best fair yet. County collective exhibits will wow visitors with diverse products while livestock barns showcase top cattle sheep hogs and horses from Montana and neighboring states. The 1916 fair aims to surpass prior years with more breeders and stronger displays across all departments.
Montana farmers waste large sums on idle gear due to neglect and lack of shelters. The piece urges shed construction, winter maintenance, painting, greasing, and storage practices to protect plows binders and other implements, stressing timely repairs to shorten next season’s prep time.
Bozeman reports a normal Gallatin wheat crop with some very heavy yields from irrigated spring crops. George Walrath of Bozeman says farmers fear loss after last season’s high prices, but averages of 42 to 58 bushels per acre are seen. Local farmers rush to sell as grain prices may not stay high.
As October cools, farmers and boys plan for fur bearing animal trapping. Wait to October 15 or November 1 in many areas to ensure prime skins and higher profits. Prepare traps, buy quality gear, and balance work with pleasure for a profitable winter in hunting and trapping.
A privately financed railroad planned from Belle Fourche South Dakota to Miles City will begin this year with initial work from Belle Fourche and aims to complete 50 miles before snow. R F Furnish of Miles City serves as vice president and general manager. The line will traverse fertile undeveloped lands with many new homesteads and pass near the Little Missouri irrigation project and oil gas fields near Baker. Work from Belle Fourche expected to start within 15 days.
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