Big Hole Beef Cattle In Best Of Condition
Beef cattle in the Big Hole country are in better shape for this season than in almost a decade. A southern county stockman notes cattle summered well and faced a mild winter, keeping beef stock above average and likely to fetch higher prices. Beaverhead county has fewer beef cattle for market due to prior selling and feeding difficulties, but thousands of top cattle remain ready for buyers when prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
Beaverhead County
Swine Expert Endorses Montana as State of Opportunity
Henry Door, renowned U S swine expert, urged farmers to consider Montana for relocation during a Helena appearance and at a National Swine Show in Omaha. He praised Montana’s livestock displays, grains, fruits, and overall state progress, saying his sons will be sent there to farm. He contrasted Iowa success with Montana prospects, predicting his family’s future there.
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Iowa
Montana
Henry Door
United States
Helena
Omaha
Mont
Livestock Trade Facts Show 1918 Record Year at Chicago
The 1918 Chicago stock yards saw about 896.85 million dollars paid for livestock, with 209,136 cars received. Cattle receipts reached a record 3,789,922 head, hogs 8,614,190, sheep 4,629,736, and total cattle, calves, hogs, sheep and horses aggregating 17,773,435. Prices peaked for native and western cattle and hogs, and show hogs set records. Also noted are gains from cattle tick eradication and its cost effectiveness, boosting herd quality and farm profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago
trans-Missouri
International
Montana Tops Nation in Clean Youth Standards
In the battle against venereal disease the United States notes Montana among the top five states for clean young manhood with only about three-fourths of one percent of soldiers affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Montana
Water warm for dairy cows boosts milk yield
W W Swett of Missouri explains that warm water increases intake and milk production. Cold water chills the cow, wastes feed energy, and lowers output. Barn water systems with cups or gutter mangers, or tank heaters, prevent chilling and support consistent drinking. Do not force cows to drink ice water.
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W. W. Swett
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Velie Biltnel Tractor Debuts In Montana Farm Market
The Velie Biltnel tractor arrives in Montana at Elk Run ranch owned by W L Velie. A P Heaney Great Falls distributor tests it pulling eight inch plows and plans to place several tractors in the state this year. Velie engineers perfected the design after two years of testing and the tractor aligns with Velie truck and automobile lines under same company control.
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Velie “Biltwell
Atana
Highwood
W.L. Velie
Velie Motors Company
Elk Run Ranch
A. P. Heaney
Great Falls
Velie
Velle Corporation
la Crosse
U.S. A
Lindsay
Per head value of livestock 1917 1918 on Chicago market
Official 1918 and 1917 valuations show cattle calves and hogs selling at higher per head prices than the previous year. Sheep and lambs also show gains, with all classes exceeding prior trade highs.
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Chicago
Cattle and hog prices rise in Chicago 1918 report
The Chicago market in 1918 shows higher average prices per head for cattle at 121.91 dollars calves 21.89 hogs 41.18 and sheep and lambs 12.37 compared with 1917. Memorial services for Theodore Roosevelt will be held in Washington on February 9.
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Tory
Chicago
Theodore Rosevelt
Washington, D. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Shorthorn
the Farmer's Breed
Gombault
Lawrence-Williams Co
Cleveland
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Ivy
North Dakota
Northwest
FARGO
Northwestern
Minnesota No
Minnesota
Iresa
Eer
Lour
Commission
Spokane
P. W. Murphy Commission Company
Union Stockyards
Spokane, Washington
NEW Vecie “Biltwel” Tractor
Henningsen Produce Co
C. G. Phillips
Corona Mfg. Co
Corona Block
Konton
Ohio
Farmer Seed & Nursery CO
Faribault, Minnesota
Barkemeyer Grain and Seed Company
Great Falls, Montana
Dee Ane
Lindsay Bros
First Street
Minneapolis
Canadian Pacific
America
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Alberta
M. E. Thornton
Ninth Ave. E
Calgary
Sapt
Ninth Ave
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Western
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