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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
9
A historical note on how peddlers in ancient times sought buyers and sellers, concluding that modern classifieds provide a similar vast marketplace. The piece urges readers to read the columns for opportunities they may be seeking without realizing.
Equity Cooperative Association of Great Falls markets 320 acre Conrad smooth land 200 acres cultivated at 12.50 an acre and 320 acre plow land with 200 acres grain, plus an 5,000 acre sheep ranch near Forest Reserve and a 1,500 acre near Great Falls. Also 2300 acre stock ranch at 10.00 an acre with long terms. Many acres offered for subdivision and varied farming uses.
George Wharton James of Pasadena forms the Anti Whispering Society to quell whispers during speeches. He created the group after a whisperer interrupted his Paderewski recital at the fair.
Government meteorologist in Helena reports first killing frosts in western and central Montana on September 14 and eastern areas on September 15. Frost damaged gardens and late crops in some districts, but most grain, alfalfa, and flax harvests were already complete, limiting overall losses.
The Sun River irrigation project will divert water next spring to irrigate 25000 acres of prime land in Teton county Montana south of Chateau. About 5000 acres will be opened for homesteading within eight months and landowners will pay a $1 per acre maintenance charge.
The Federal Farm Loan Board's tour from Maine to Washington shows broad farmer backing in at least fifteen states. Bankers from Wisconsin to Montana express support, noting 6 percent loans and long terms will spur regional development and ease debts from high interest.
Montana farmers report ideal harvesting weather and strong quality in winter and Marquis spring wheat. Most grain is in safe condition with high grades and good market activity. New England states faced disappointing crops from rust and heat, boosting Montana as a favorable contrast.
The Montana State Poultry association announces its annual show in Kalispell from January 15 to 22, 1917. President W. P. McCauley says it will be the biggest display yet with nine silver cups and $1,000 in cash prizes. Indications point to more birds and superior stock quality than in prior years.
The Montana Utah Sugar company will build a beet sugar factory in Hamilton. Work starts immediately with C H Smith supervising plowing and preparation of 5000 acres for the first year's beet crop. The plant is expected to be in commission for next year's harvest.
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