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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
5
Commissioner Greenfield cites the farm bureau as a vital business organization aiding farmers and communities. He notes state and federal support, the bureau’s role in education and outreach, and the need to help homesteaders succeed in Montana through coordination with extension and county agents.
Montana youth in Boys and Girls Clubs under Prof M J Abbey at Bozeman raised and grew crops and livestock valued at 181,994.10 dollars this year aided by a 500 dollar start fund from Anaconda Copper Mining through Roy S Alley. County clubs expanded statewide with trips to the state fair as prizes and detailed produce totals by class.
The Rocky Mountain division of the Northern Pacific railroad states Montana cattle shipments for 1918 will exceed prior records by about 100000 head. The total is estimated around 430000 head with a large share from Western Montana markets.
Government announces purchase of Hog Island shipyards for sixty million dollars, detailing the price and the anticipated transfer of ownership to a federal agency. The move signals expansion of the nation’s shipbuilding capacity and potential impact on regional industry.
W J Butler notes summer sheep losses exceed winter losses due to changing ranges. Moving sheep from prairie to forest reserves requires slow acclimation, halted near forested land for several days, and feeding hay if shipped. Do not corral and release on wet upland grass. avoid crowding. proper salting and extra herders advised.
Dehorning should be done in early spring before fly season, preferably on yearlings with a mitre saw to prevent deformities. Do not dehorn calves with pinchers or acids. If bleeding occurs, apply Monsel's salt to stop it.
Commissioner Charles D. Green field reports to Governor Stewart that many farmers plan to move to Montana. He notes inquiries suggest as many settlers may arrive in the next two years as did in the previous five, with capital also flowing into the state.
Eastern Montana farmers shipping livestock to eastern markets face delays in cash returns as only absolute proof of ownership with the correct brand secures remittance. Shippers must claim funds from the state live stock board in Helena, with about $80,000 already sent to the board by Chicago commission houses for cattle received in November and December. Nearly half a million dollars was withheld in 1917 and sent to the board, with all but about $7,000 of claims substantiated and pending ones expected to be paid.
Acting State Veterinarian Nash reports growing popularity of the federal plan to accrediting cattle herds free from tuberculosis. He and Dr. Rudolph Snyder returned from a Chicago meeting of the United States Livestock Sanitary Association as the group plans to expand 1919 disease prevention efforts. The conference covered hog cholera contagious abortion influenza in horses and other livestock diseases while noting the International Livestock Exposition and Montana’s involvement.
Goats imported from Iowa under the Alberta Goat Breeders association flood Coutts quarantine as 378 milch goats bucks and does head to Alberta. Many are registered stock worth about 100 dollars each. The trend mirrors last year’s pig-raising push and aims to ease milk shortages amid labor and fodder stresses.
The department notes incoming interest from corporations and syndicates for Montana lands. Projections say new settlers and investors over the next two years will exceed the past five years combined. Montana has gained national prominence through Liberty loans and other war efforts, attracting homemakers and capital. Improved cooperation with the Bozeman Agricultural College extension department aided farming towns by launching crop reports in 1917 and continuing through 1918.
Sheridan exhibitor Cad es performed well with the Shorthorn bull at the state fair this fall. The animal placed seventh in a class of 40 bulls, marking a strong showing among top national contenders.
Officials from the Western Confectionery Salesmen's Association say candy prices will not drop to prewar levels for at least a year. Vice president N. L. Towle cites high sugar costs, other ingredients, and elevated wages as the main reasons for the continued price rise.
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