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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
6
Tom Everett earned 18400 from 200 acres of alfalfa and James Rannell 21200 from 200 acres, both on Milk River project land. Reported irrigated alfalfa yields cement the value of Milk River valley lands at 900 to 1000 dollars per acre, based on 10 percent returns, in annual reclamation service census.
The 1919 annual report of Sidney Miller shows state lands sold totaling 159 540 acres for 2 501 633 78 dollars with an average price of 15 58 per acre. Highest avg price 19 18 in Sheridan county. Blaine county saw 31 030 29 acres at 16 53 per acre. Lowest 10 83 in Big Horn. Grazing land predominated, boosting overall value despite dry years. Opened coal deposits emerge in Fergus Moore Beaver Winnifred areas with new mines planned as fuel shortages rise.
Thomas Campbell as Master Farmer leads the Montana Farming Corporation which expects 1920 to be Montana’s big farming year. The firm leased about 200000 acres and plans 50000 acres in grain, with 10000 acres of flax next year and 25000 acres of spring wheat, using top seed varieties and a large tractor fleet to seed and harvest across Crow and Fort Peck reservations.
Thomas M Everett and James Rannell report strong alfalfa yields and high income from 200 acres each as irrigation work advances in the Milk river valley. Harlem Development association moves to create an irrigation district and extend water to 10 000 more acres. The Harlem Water Users association enlarges its canal and adds new stock to fund 3 000 more acres, with farm improvements slowed by early cold weather.
The Living Spring ranch near Billings, once bought for 12.50 an acre, sold for 175 per acre totaling 42000 as irrigation boosted land value. Judge James R. Goss and Paul McCormick recall skeptics who doubted $50 per acre would ever be reached. The 93-acre tract yielded 14 tons of sugar beets per acre in 1913.
Trade unionists in Chicago now number more than 6,000,000. In 1914 the membership was only 2,500,000. The figures highlight a dramatic rise in organized labor presence over time and reflect broader shifts in worker advocacy in the city.
Ad promotes Cuticura Talcum Powder as a versatile antiseptic scented dusting powder for face skin baby and perfume needs. Markets as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Soap Ointment and Talcum, claiming superior fragrance and economy.
Ira Cole aged 90, a government printing office employee in Washington since 1876, is regarded as the nation’s oldest active pressman.
Delco Light has moved beyond experiments after three and a half years of production and use by 75 000 customers. Plants are in many homes and neighbors can attest to its benefits. It saves time and labor and pays for itself by the tasks it handles.
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