Montana farmer must play safe in postwar adjust
A wartime shift to excessive wheat and disrupted crop rotation has forced Montana farmers to reassess practices and accept market risks as Europe and Australia resume importing. The government may buy the crop to cover surplus, with an estimated loss near 600000 dollars. Livestock demand remains light as dairy and beef markets adjust to prewar price levels.
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Montana
Europe
Argentina
Australia
America
United States
Liverpool
Congress
American Agricultural Commission
Fight Over Government Wool Price Policy During Postwar Selloff
John D. Holliday of the National Wool Warehouse and Storage Co. describes a clash between wartime wool sales aims and buyer pressure to push prices down. Government negotiates to keep a minimum price based on British civil issue pricing, with a 10 percent add‑on, while planning staged sales through July and November to stabilize the market and avoid a free‑for‑all auction.
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John D. Holliday
National Wool Warehouse and Storage Co
Chicaggé
Boston
Quartermaster’s Department
Washington
National Wool Growers
Salt Lake City
Penwell
Montana
War Industries Board
Chicago
War Department
King
Utah
Walsh
Crowell
Goethals
Elliott
Bos
Senate
Utah study shows optimum irrigation for spring wheat yields
Utah experiment station reports four years of irrigation tests on spring wheat grown on deep loam with 17.8 inches average rainfall. Best yield came from three irrigations at five leaf, boot, and bloom. irrigation before seeding or during dough reduced yield. early irrigation increased plant height. heading-time irrigation did not boost kernel count. ripening delayed by late irrigation. natural rainfall supplied 75 to 95 percent of yield.
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Utah
Montana
Wheat Price Holds Until June 1 1920
The wheat guarantee bill passed the House 277 to 15 authorizes use of existing agencies or creation of new ones to buy 1918 and 1919 crops at the government guaranteed price and dispose of it at market prices. It carries a one billion dollar appropriation with two amendments tightening the act end date to June 1 1920 and granting the president broader import restrictions. The measure gives the president full machinery to govern wheat from purchase to consumer including millers wholesalers jobbers bakers importers manufacturers and exchanges. M. W. Bates of Red Lodge touts Monaco Motor Oil as best for his No 25 Oil Pull tractor.
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House
Montana Auto Show Set for March in Great Falls
The Montana Automobile Show will run March 16 to 21 in Great Falls. All major car makes and styles will be shown in the Palm Room of the Hotel Rainbow with extensive exhibits and entertainment. Organizers expect record attendance and a landmark event for Montana dealers.
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Montana
Great Falls
Rainbow
Sloan's Liniment Promises Instant Relief for Aches
Advert says do not neglect rheumatic pain and stresses a ditile application for quick relief from external aches pains and stiffness. Claims reliable big selling liniment with economical use and urges keeping a large bottle handy and asking a druggist for Sloan's Liniment.
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Sloan
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