Big Money Made in Alfalfa Seed
James Rannel of Harlem threshes what is described as the largest alfalfa seed crop in Milk River valley history. He has 900 bushels with 700 Grimm seed at 21 dollars a bushel and 200 bushels of common seed. Grimm seed contracted at 35 cents per pound will yield about fourteen thousand dollars, plus 200 tons of alfalfa straw valued at ten to fifteen dollars per ton. The Milk River valley is praised as an ideal seed region with irrigation promising a strong future in alfalfa seed production.
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James Rannel
Harlem
Milk River
Grimm
Ramnel
A. B. Lyman
Rannel
Milk
Charlie Jiplin Enters Comedy Film Field
The item notes Charlie Jiplin as a future comedy movie actor. Crimsonbeak questions his acting knowledge and recalls his past work at a pie counter. The exchange lampoons the transition from a minor job to show business.
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Charlie Jiplin
Crimsonbeak
Montana farmers urged to adopt dry land farming methods
Dr. W E Taylor visits Montana farms in August. He warns rainfall is insufficient for annual crops and urges deep plowing, mulching, and regular harrowing to conserve moisture. He cites Plan 1 through Plan 4 spread, emphasizes destroying weeds and the role of soil mulch in sustaining crops.
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Montana
E.R. Parsons
Parsons
State Agricultural College
Senator Thomas S. Martin Dies in Charlottesville at 72
Senator Thomas S. Martin, a Democratic leader in the U S Senate, died in Charlottesville Virginia today at age 72. He served as a longtime figure in national politics and was influential in shaping legislation during his tenure.
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Charlottesville
W. Va
Thomas S. Martin
Senate
Montana Water Rights Sparks Big Reclamation Plans
Montana faces two vast reclamation schemes: a Washington backed plan to drain Flathead Lake and tunnel 12 miles into the Rockies to irrigate a million acres, and an Idaho project to flood Yellow stone lake waters to reclaim uplands along the Yellowstone valley. Both hinge on water belonging to the state and individual claims under irrigation law.
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Montana
Washington
Flathead Lake
Idaho
Twin Falls
Yellowstone Lake
Flathead
Rocky Mountains
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Valley
Care Of Poultry For This Month In November
County Agent MacSpadden of Cascade county urges timely poultry house repairs and careful November care to maximize egg production. Proper housing feed lice control and selective culling are essential to secure profits from a pen of chickens.
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MacSpadden
Cascade County
Snow accumulates five inches around Havre
Three inches of snow fell in Havre and vicinity last week bringing the level to five inches. No suffering reported among stock interests as large outfits have ample hay and smaller outfits shipped most stock. No coal shortage yet as local mines run at full capacity.
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Havre
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