Drought Crisis Spurs Federal Aid Push for Montana Farms
In Havre last week a meeting of farm bureau presidents from Teton Phillips Hill Valley Chouteau Toole and Blaine counties outlined a plan to gather county data on crop production and livestock. They expect results by July 22 as they seek federal assistance not from state or local banks but via a national program to sustain farm families and feed the war effort.
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Havre
Farm Bureau
Charles D. Greenfield
Mr. Greenfield
Teton
Phillips
Hill, Valley
Chouteau
Toole
Blaine
Wilson
W. M. Beers
Montana
Prof
Currier
Bozeman
Greenfield
Bean Flour as Meat Substitute Gains Notice in Cookery
Armour & Co domestic science notes a new dried navy bean flour milled like corn flour with 26.3 percent protein and strong keeping qualities. It suits gravies breads and muffins and may replace some wheat in yeast breads, offering a nutritious meat substitute amid rising meat costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Domestic Science Department of
Armour & Co
John Prescott Adams
Montanan Dies on Tuscania Confirmed
Word reached Geyser that Virgil C. Cook of the town died when the troopship Tuscania was sunk off the British coast. The death occurred months ago, with confirmation arriving only last week.
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Tuscania
Trish
Virgil C. Cook
Cook
Dairymen Urged to Dehorn Dairy Cattle Practices
An article urges dairymen to remove horns from dairy cows citing reduced milk impact and safety. It discusses methods for dehorning including restraint in chutes, clipping or sawing horns, and humane options for calves under two weeks, noting show cattle exceptions.
Plant Dry Land Alfalfa In Rows Says Pete Snelson
Reader Pete Snelson argues alfalfa grows reliably only in rows. He describes deep plowing, firm moist seedbed, light coverage, and early planting to develop deep roots for semi arid farming success.
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Pete Snelson
Montana Calf Club Members Impress With Letters
About 356 Montana boys and girls belong to Calf clubs showing strong interest. Letters responding to a circular reveal care for calves, with notes describing feeding, water, grass, and weights around 300 pounds. Sample letter from June 23, 1918, includes sender L. M. D. Bozeman area contact W. E. Tomson.
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Montana
W. E. Tomson
Bozeman
Mont
State flour bound car leaves local mills for France
A sixth flour car bound for France has departed from local mills as Montana towns report varied crop prospects and new civic projects. Fort Benton notes 25 bushels per acre expected. Havre and Malta file incorporations and celebrate thrift efforts. Missoula fights forest fires while a large two thousand man force gathers.
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Scobey
France
Fort Benton
Havre
Havre Construction Company
Highwood
Wolf Point
Musselshell
Lewistown
Malta
Great Northern
Milwaukee
Belgrade
James Corcoran
Missoula
Jose Spannigal
Butte
Plentywood
Deer Lodge
Rotary Club
Gilman
County Farm Bureau
Phillips County
Fergus County
Big Timber
Caliborn
Camp Lewis
Anthony Smith
Browning
Brother van
Sky-Pilot
Flatwillow
Harlem
Otto Hahn
R. P. Flint
Man Found Guilty In Missoula Train Liquor Case
United Stratas v. George L. Evans ended with a verdict of guilty for transporting intoxicating liquor on a passenger train from Missoula to dry territory in Washington. Evans received 100 days in jail and a $100 fine plus costs after admitting to aiding a friend by placing 73 pints of whiskey in a suitcase aboard a westbound train.
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United Stratas
George L. Evans
Missoula
Washington
Evans
Bourquin
Sullivan’s Bar
Ivans
Spokane
Jlis
Curley
Agricultural Lands for sale in western Montana
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Montana
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Boston Brown Bread
New
The
Montana Land League
Hoeat Land Boards
Montans Land League
Harry Boothman
Libby
Land League
de Eosthst
Haves Akae
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Park Camping Company
Livingston
Blackfoot Land
Missoula, Mont
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