Crop Improvement Program Aids Montana Agriculture
The Montana State College extension service leads a statewide crop standardization effort to boost pure seed use. Trials and acclimatization tests identify best varieties, with elite seed distributed through the Montana Seed Growers' Association. Last year seed production rose across multiple crops, aided by county agents, field tours, and seed shows, signaling Montana's growing leadership in seed improvement.
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Montana
Montana State College Extension Service
O. J. Ogaard
Extension Agronomist
Montana Experiment Station
Montana Seed Growers’ Association
Montana Seed Growers
Extension Service
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus ceremonies in Butte
Large turnout expected for the Knights of Columbus fourth degree in Butte in May with a moved date May 26. The event marks the lodge’s silver jubilee and includes a pontifical high mass by Bishop Daniel M. Gorman and a sermon by Bishop John P. Carroll. Prominent national officers will attend and a 600-seat banquet follows at the New Christian Brothers High School.
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Knights of Columbus
Butte
P. C. Dietler
Montana
Daniel M. Gorman
Boise
John P. Carroll
Helena
United States
John H. Reddin
Denver
Colo
William J. McGinley
New Ilaven
Conn
Jere E. Shea
Junipers Serra
New
Christian Brothers’ High School
Joe Beau
Joseph B. Harls
Miles City Roundup fund nears $2200 goal for big annual show
Roy W. Milligan, president of the association, announced that more than $2,200 has been subscribed to the guarantee fund for Miles City roundup. The group seeks $3,000 to assure prizes attracting top arena performers for the annual show.
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Miles City
Roy W. Milligan
Farming Crop Demos Plant Seeds Across Montana Counties
Farmers across Montana conduct crop standardization trials on 68 Prairie county farms. Northern Lewis and Clark county farmers test sugar beets for factory feasibility. Fallon county researchers grow Grimm alfalfa to improve seeds. A gopher extermination program uses 1,500 pounds of poison bait aided by Fortine Community club. Dairy farmers in Sidney and Fairview organize cow testing and establish cross-state Fairview membership with North Dakota. Gallatin county plans its first county fair in years for September 21. Owen's Minnesota 13 seed corn sold out in Rosebud County while gypsum tests on cut-over land begin in Madison County. Stillwater County selects five 4-H seed corn growers. Valley County hosts seed exchange days at Opheim, Nashua, Hinsdale with Montana prize exhibits. Betsy the Holstein sets Cascade County cow testing record at 2,348 pounds milk and 79.9 pounds fat.
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Montana
Valley County
Opheim
Nashua
Hinsdale
Household Hints II Chicken Bouillon Bread Fingers
A compact kitchen note lists practical prep tips including chicken bouillon bread fingers and a seafood main like shrimp a la Newberg with cress and egg salad alongside a possible orange-baked cake.
Grapefruit and Strawberry Cocktail and Related Recipes
Recipes for a grapefruit and strawberry cocktail with pineapple and sugar dressing, a cucumber salad with French dressing, Newberg shrimp in butter and cream sauce, and a Calumet baking powder cake using eggs and lemon, with steps and measurements. Includes method details and serving notes.
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Newberg
Sn.s
Duff Hygrometer Aims to Predict Forest Fire Danger
The Priest River Forest Experiment Station in Idaho developed a duff hygrometer to measure moisture in duff and estimate inflamability. Trials show 85 percent 24 hour forecast accuracy. devices slated for Idaho Montana Oregon Washington state tests and for Canada New England and southern states.
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Priest River Forest Experiment Station
Missoula
Uncle Sam
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Priest River Forest
Idaho
United States Weather Bureau
Forest Service
Montana
Oregon
University of Montana Forestry School
New England
Canada
Holstein cow breaks her own milk production record
Butterfat in a month set by a herd cow owned by Frank Hocevar. The grade Holstein surpassed her prior mark in milk production, reclaiming the top record.
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Frank Hocevar
Seed Culture Prospects in Fergus County Explored
E. K. Talbott of Great Western Seed company visited Lewistown at chamber of commerce request to study seed pea and bean acreage contracting in Fergus county. The Bridger company has operated since 1923 with seed pea plantings in Clarks Fork valley and near Red Lodge.
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E. K. Talbott
Great Western Seed Company
Bridger
Lewistown
Chamber of Commerce
Fergus County
Great Western Seeds Company
Clarks Fork
Red Lodge
Diamond Dyes Color Things New for Home Dyeing
A vintage advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes for home tinting and dyeing. It highlights cold water dipping for delicate shades and boiling for permanent color, with 16 cent packages including simple directions for fabrics such as wool silk linen cotton and blends.
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Treasure State Farm & Livestock
State Agricultural College
Bozeman
Montana State College
K. C
Fletcher
Prairie County
Lewis and Clark County
F. M. Hopper
C. H. Ross
Charles Otter
W. W. Peck
Anthony Pistner
W. A. Payne
Fallon County
Fortine Community
Lincoln County
Fortine
Sidney
Fairview
North Dakota
Gallatin County
Owen
Minnesota
Rosebud
Madison County
Sanders County
Stillwater County
Betsy
Fatarrh
Norway
Nashville, Tenn
Hsae
Cem Vanela
Absorbine, JR
U. 8
W.F. Young, Inc
Lyman St
Springfield
Mass
Butte, Mont
W. L
Hollam CO
Great Falls, Mont
Oultry
Montana Meat and Commission Co
Rocey Mountain Fertilizer CO
Lederle Blackley
Montana State Veterinary Department
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Lederle
Rex
Royal Milling Co
Great Falls
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