Montana farmer disputes federal crop bureau figures
The Banking Corporation of Montana reports crop experts questioning government wheat estimates. Georgia Ramsey predicts a 30 million bushel wheat crop. Oats in Kalispell will yield well and macaroni wheat suits Montana soils. Sugar beets and corn look strong, apples are short, and potatoes promise above normal yields. Weather issues and drought concerns in northern counties are noted, with a cheerful outlook for the Flathead area and rye rising in popularity as a cover crop.
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Banking Corporation OF Montana
Federal
Georgi Ramsey
Montana
Department of Agriculture
Kalispell
Whitehall
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Washington
Montana State College
Teton
Chouteau
Toole
Hill
Phillips
Blaine
Valley
Northwestern Grain Dealers’ Association
Flathead Valley
Montana Triangle
Yellowstone
Big Horn
Carbon Counties
Clay Robinson & Co Report High Cattle Prices and Advice to Ship Fat Cattle
Clay, Robinson & Co.'s livestock report notes a large, seven-city cattle run of about 271,000 head, with Kansas City and Omaha seeing big volumes and prices that fell for top grades. A week of moderation followed, with weather and killing capacity shaping demand. food admin beefless regulations being rescinded should help. The firm urges shipping fat cattle as soon as ready amid high prices and hopes for better health in mid-fat and cheaper grades depending on rain and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay, Robinson & Company
Kansas City
Omaha
Food Administration
Lightning Hits Chinook Area Barn Destroying Building
A severe rain and electrical storm struck a large barn owned by Lee Varner four miles southeast of Chinook, burning it to the ground. Varner recently secured insurance nearly covering the building and its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Varner
Chinook
Hailstorm damages spring valley grain near Gilman
A hailstorm hit Spring Valley north of Gilman several days ago causing damage to grain especially around the C. C. Culver ranch. Notable affected growers include C. W. Tewell Jimmie Hess Clarence Hess and F. W. Schmidt with no total crop losses reported.
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Spring Valley
Gilman
C. C. Culver Ranch
C. W. Tewell
Jimmie and
Clarence Hess
F. W. Schmidt
Communities Should Have Poultry Shows
The article urges broad support for poultry shows at local levels to boost interest, breeding, and production of standard bred poultry. It advocates novice classes to involve beginners, and suggests allocating a portion of prize proceeds to the Red Cross or War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Anaconda Stack Elevation To Lift Valley Land Values
The 600 plus foot smokestack at the Anaconda smelter rises 110 feet already and 65 feet wide at the base. Officials say the stack will boost land values in the Deer Lodge valley as waters flow clearer from local sources. The valley, a strong market near good water, supports prosperous farming.
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Deer Lodge Valley
Deer Lodge
Butte
Anaconda
Yellowstone County Plans Fourth Libe Loan Drive
Yellowstone County prepares for a fourth loan drive set to start in September led by County Chairman W. Lee Mai. The campaign slogan is "T wen four Hours and Over" and is expected to raise 700,000 to 800,000 dollars in the county with the same committees and campus workers as prior drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone County
W. Lee Mai
T Wen
Purebred Cattle Sale At The State Fair In Montana
Montana breeders list over sixty purebred cattle, mainly Shorthorns and Aberdeen Angus, to be sold September 12 and 13 at the state fair auction ring. Leading consignors include Sun River Stock & Land Co, Summers of Bozeman, Bennett of Wilsall, Swinney of Gildford, Penny of Eden, Griffin of Drummond, Keene of Canton, Wyatt & Sons of Bozeman, Allen Cattle Co of Colorado Springs, and the Montana consignors. Catalogs nearing distribution, sale overseen by H C Tellier of Iowa with Joe Redburn assisting Bozeman, stated with Evermore Star and Teton Subaltern among sires, and bids expected strong in the east and middle west.
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Harry L. Summers
Bozeman
Sun River Stock & Land Company
Charles B. Powers
H. C. Tellier
Iowa
Joe Redburn
Summers
Montana
East
Middle West
Sun River
Evermore Star
Teton
Heather Prince
Mr. Summers
R. L. Bennett
Wilsail
J. M. Swinney
Gildford
G. A. Penny
Eden
P. H. Griffin
Drummond
Gray P. Keene
Canton
J. R. Wyatt & Sons
Allen Cattle Company
Colorado Springs
Wilsar
Tee
Golden Count
Prince Oderic
Prince Favorite
Littyton
H. Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Bankers Victor
Lord Missie
Dale
Chicago
International
Avondale
Conside Pride
Idea Fame
Northwest
Colorado
Avon
J. R. Wyatt & Nh
Lyndale Clipper
Swell Goods
Fair Goods
Choice Goods
Rosie
Standard Bearer
Clover Hay Feeds Chickens Reducing Grain Use in War Time
An article urges using clover and alfalfa hay to feed chickens in winter, reducing grain needs and boosting egg production. It recommends gathering clover from waste lands, storing a half ton of hay, and using scraps to turn poultry into a local food reserve. It argues feeding poultry aids global food supply during wartime.
Green cut chickens and dry storage guidance
Advice on preparing chickens by cutting while green and well dried, avoiding rain exposure, and storing in dry quarters. Notes that regular feeding yields results nearly equal to sprouted grain.
Forsyth Plans 20 Foot Dike After Floods
Forsyth endures repeated floods forcing city to approve a 20 foot high dike. The record water mark sits four feet below the proposed barrier as Forsyth, on a flat plain, has suffered repeated inundations and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
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Clay, Robinson & Co
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Pierce-Arrow
Lauderville
Silver Bow Automobile Company
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Helena School of Quality
RICE
D. P. Patena
Charure
Matthews
Elec
Supply & Eng. Co
Liberty Bondstar
Ings
State Nursery & Seed Co
Helena, Mont
Henningsen Produce Co. Butte
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Arizona Hotel
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Arizona
Robert Metcalf
Blackfoot Land
New York
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