Agriculture In Montana Has A Promising Future
Dr. Alfred Atkinson of Montana State College told the regional advisory board of shippers in Butte that Montana can sustain high quality wheat seed potatoes alfalfa seed beef cattle sheep and wool and sugar beets for distant markets. He noted railroads show faith in Montana and that the state has natural advantages for superior wheat sheep seed and cattle production with expanding markets in the southern U S and Western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Montana
Alfred Atkinson
Butte
Northwest Regional Advisory Board
Northwest
Dr. Atkinson
Atkinson
United States
Western
Canada
Farming groups organize cow testing club in Lewis and Clark county
Six charter members form a cow testing association in the Prickly Pear Valley with samples sent to Helena creamery for testing at 25 cents per cow yearly and a bookkeeper cost totaling 60 cents per head. March saw 22 000 pounds of registered alfalfa sold locally. crop tours are planned to compare pure seed with nondescript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and Clark County
Prickly Pear Valley
Helena Creamery
Stillwater County
Valley County
Montana Livestock Outlook Promises Growth and Better Prices
Dr. W. J. Butler told Montana shippers and grass road representatives that a prosperous era lies ahead with ample grazing and fatter cattle. He urged producers to adopt modern advertising, push meat values, demand fair interest rates, and push for reduced costs as Montana's livestock income rose from 53.8 million in 1924 to a forecast higher figure this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
W. J. Butler
Shippers
G Rassroads
Dr. Butler
Many Farms Change Hands in Sheridan County
Warranty deeds replace sheriff deeds in Sheridan county with about 50 farms sold in six months. Frank Linder, rancher near Navajo, paid Farmers & Merchants Bank of Plentywood 5000 dollars for a half section south of his home. Roughly 200 acres cultivated and 100 more could be broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan County
Frank Linder
Navajo
Farmers & Merchants Bank of
Plentywood
County 4-H Campaign Plans Crop Studies and Prizes
A Lewis and Clark County Bureau meeting discussed field beans and field peas to test adaptability on local farms and aim for commercial production next year. The executive board approved a $40 premium for a magpie and go pher campaign targeted at 4-H youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and Clark County Bureau
Madison
Gallatin
Flat
Bitter Root valley starts spring with early pasture and milk rise
O W Fowler reports Bitter Root valley farmers opened pasture a month earlier than 1024. Alfalfa stands ahead, pea crops up, and milk and cream output rise as creameries feel increased production. Recent moisture, sun, and warmth promise a strong hay crop and a favorable season. Old timers say the spring recalls earlier Montana seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
O. W. Fowler
Dairy Loan Association
Fowler
Montana
Montana Bank Deposits Grow Despite Bank Liquidations
Montana deposits rose by 5.87 million in 1924 even as 39 banks closed and total resources fell by 679 thousand. End-year totals show State and private banks at 154 and national banks at 91, with 126 members of the Federal Reserve.
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Montana
Helena
Federal’ Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
State Banking Department
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
R. H E. Towle
Federal Reserve Bank
Towle
National
State
Settlers Arriving and Ranch Transfers in Lincoln County
New settlers are arriving in Lincoln County and several realty transfers occur. L. B. Hiatt trades 726 acres of his Kootenai valley stock ranch to Fred Smoots of White Bluffs Washington with some ranch property exchanged. Renters secured for Schenefelt and Albe ranches. Guy Harwood has moved to the Osloske place and is planting crops. Farming conditions reported as ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
L. B. Hiatt
Kootenai Valley
Fred Smoots
White Bluffs
Washington
Schenefelt
Albe
Guy Harwood
Osloske Place
States adopt workmen's adjusted compensation laws
The report notes that all states except six in the south have now enacted workmen's adjusted compensation laws, reflecting a nationwide shift toward standardized worker protection.
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South
Wisconsin Farmers Probe Judith Basin Land Prospects
Wisconsin farmers show strong interest in Judith Basin land as inquiries pour in from Lewistown and other areas. One Wisconsin reader with 65 holstein cattle and a cheese factory says he would move if the land policy changes. Many letters ask about diversification and purchase potential, noting Montana activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith
Fred Waren
Lewistown
Wisconsin
Warern
aMntana
Sherwood Heads Northern Montana Livestock Exposition
J W Sherwood vice president and general manager of Royal Milling was chosen by Cascade County commissioners to lead plans for a fall 1926 Northern Montana Livestock and Agricultural exposition. A half mill tax will fund the effort, with about 80000 dollars available this and next year. The commission will decide the exposition name and scope. Also noted, Japan’s birth rate surpasses all other nations with kept vital statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sherwood
Royal Milling Company
Cacads County
Montana
Diamond Dyes Promises Easy Perfect Color for All Fabrics
Advert reads perfect home dyeing and tinting with Diamond Dyes claiming cold water tinting for delicate shades and boiling for permanent colors. A 15 cent package includes directions and covers lingerie, ribbons, dresses, coats, draperies and all fabric types.
A Simple Aid to Garden Makers from Montana State College
C C Starring of the horticultural department explains practical transplanting helpers for garden plants. Berry boxes filled with soil and seeds allow easy movement with soil and roots intact when transplanting. Various devices like tin cans, egg cartons, and folded cardboard squares confine root growth and ease field relocation.
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Montana State College
Horticultural Department
Montana’ State College
Mr. Starring Bays
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State Agricultural College
Boxeman
Farm Bureau of
Rosebud County
Yellowstone Co-Operative Dairyman’s Association
Sidney
Roosevelt County
Creston
LaSalle
Flathead County
Kalispell
Riverside
Big Fork
Swan River
Bad Rock
W. F. Jellison
Charles Buttsfield
Chouteau County
Fergus County
Montana Stockman
West
Times
de Ricques
Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Hildren
Fletcher
Ai Bago
Owen
Weat
Yeran
Relena
R. E. Towle
Judith Basin
Sherwood
Japan
Hollam Co
Great Falls
Mont
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Minneapolis, Minn
Jacobi Fes
Marase
BABY
Breknfiecp & Bainco, Pobliry
W.L
Jay Todd
Montane Meat and Commission. Co
Rocky Mountain
Fertilizer CO
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