Sun River irrigation plan spurs 325000 acre water project
A report to the National Chamber of Commerce irrigation committee outlines 325000 acres for possible water delivery around Great Falls including Cascade Chouteau Lewis and Clark and Teton counties. It cites past crop values and outlines remaining dam and canal work with estimated costs. Chicago hog prices jump to 10 dollars per cwt, up 2.10 since November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Chamber of Commerce Irrigation Committee
Cascade
Chouteau
Lewis and Clark and
Teton
Sun River Project
George O. Sanford
Great Falls
Power
Fort Shaw
Sun River
Pishkun
Fairfield
Beaver Creek
Sun River Slope
Big Coulee
Greenfields Lake
Greenfields First Bench
Montana Honey Industry Showcases Local Bees and Quality
Montana honey shines in quality and flavor with high per colony production. Beekeepers in Yellowstone Clarke Fork Sun River and Bitter Root valleys produce over 350000 pounds yearly. Comb honey and varied container sizes meet every need and promote local consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Bray
America
Montana
U. S
Union
Yellowstone
Clarke Fork
Sun River
Bitter
Yellowstone Valley
Stock on Farm Means Success at Stanford Talk
R B Millin, livestock extension specialist from the state college, told farmers and business men at Stanford that a one crop system will never be permanent. He urged diversification, self-sufficiency, and the creation of feed reserves, silos, and livestock shipping associations to improve marketing and prevent long winter shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. B. Millin
R. B. Millin
State College
Stanford
Miltin
America
United States
Montana Life Insurance Sees Growth Across Regions
The Montana Life Insurance Company reports 1921 assets of 4.07 million and policyholder surplus of 708 thousand, with leadership optimistic for 1922. The firm plans growth into Minnesota, Colorado, California, Oregon and western Washington, while continuing operations in North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, and eastern Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Colorado
California
Oregon
Washington
Montana Life Insurance Company
Northwest
The
Montana Life
South Dakota
Wyoming
Idaho
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
A. C. Johnson
H. R. Cunningham
Jacob Mills
B. C. Brooke
O. M. Lanstrum
Carl E. Herfurth
Francis A. Howard
H. §. Hepner
Thomas B. Miller
Louis Heitman
Charles D. French
Montana
Cunningham
Life Insurance
January Oil Shipments From Cat Creek and Antelope Creek
Tank car shipments of crude oil from Cat Creek and Antelope Creek totaled 595 in January. Including Avro refinery takings from Weowna, shipments exceeded 600 cars, keeping January on par with the last two months of 1921, both records above 600. The three month total nears 2,000 cars, marking a new high for the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat Creek
Antelope Creek
Avro
Stanford Chamber Hears Diversified Livestock Advice
Mr. Millin and other speakers urged diversified livestock systems for dry land regions. They warned that single crop farming is risky like “putting all your eggs in one basket” and noted dairying requires irrigation and abundant forage and proximity to markets for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millin
Stanford Chamber of Commerce
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Chicago
Mauser Automation
Mauser
Cata- Paramount Trading Company
West 28Th St
New York City
ORY
Inland Seed CO
First Avenue
Spokane
Vicks
Beau Blanchard
George
Franks
Cardwell, Mont
Stockgrowers
Firm
Clay, Robinson & CO
Charles C. Robinson & Co
Charles O. Robinson
Charles O. Robinson & CO
Kansas City
Omaha
Sioux City
South ST. Paul
Kelley-How-Thomson Co
Duluth, Minn
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