Treasure State farm and livestock aid for harvest
Prof E L Currier federal farm labor agent for Montana says if weather is favorable 1918 could be the busiest harvest in state history. Government steps to ensure labor include mobilizing aid from other states and Canada style organization to secure workers for a record crop. A February state survey will assess labor needs and sources while promoting labor saving methods and careful planning to maximize use of available help.
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Currier
Canada
Montana
E. L. Currier
Federal
Professor Currier
Sunflower as silage aids Montana dairymen
In Montana silage from sunflowers acts as a life saver when hay runs out and fresh feed would be costly. The Jefferson valley farmer recounts that sunflowers yield top silage and notes Montana crops suitable for ensilage. The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce promotes silos and sunflower seed as a major feed source through its educational bulletin.
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Montana
Jefferson Valley
Whitehall
Three Forks
Sheridan County Holds Seed Wheat For Crop
Sheridan County has at least 150000 bushels of wheat stored in local elevators that could seed this year’s crop. The county plans a March 9 election to authorize spending for seed loan purchases, and officials seek immediate action to keep the wheat locally for farmers this spring.
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Sheridan County
Silo a Farm Savings in Montana Says Farmer Graves
In a Montana letter F F Graves argues silos save hay costs and boost dairy output. He notes two silos on his Jefferson valley ranch, details costs, yields, and the value of silage as canned pasture. He credits Bozeman Experiment Station and Prof G L Martin for silage advancement and urges more farmers to study bulletins and build silos.
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Montana
Jefferson Valley
Bozeman
G. L. Martin
Experiment Station
Martin
Bozeman Experiment Station
Rules in Favor of the Soldier in Land Contests
A Lewistown land office ruling holds that men serving in the U S military, whether on land or sea, are protected from contest loss. The case of William H Thurston versus M Corliss Harris ended with the recommendation to dismiss the contest, noting the claimant enlisted in the navy and could not appear, and urging withdrawal to honor military service.
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United States
Lewistown
Navy
United States Naval Training School
San Francisco
Cal
Canned Salmon Plunder From Clark's Fork River
Farmers along Clark's Fork of the Columbia recover thousands of pounds of canned salmon from a derailed car that plunged into the river. The incident yielded a tale of Dolly Varden trout and a regular flow of salvageable provisions.
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Clark’s Fork
Mineral County
Columbia
Savings From Shorter Freight Haul For Seed Supply
The note states that a reduced long freight haul could save about 40 cents per bushel, avoiding a later trip to distant markets to secure enough seed and the accompanying long haul.
World News Tells In Brief From Across The Globe
Berlin notes little celebration for the Kaiser’s 59th birthday. Paris reports France’s war appropriations now total 17.44 billion. Italy orders 9,000 freight cars from U.S. firms. Meat consumption in U.S. falls 25 percent. Mrs Sadie Parken, seeking draft exemption for her son, dies of heart disease. Platinum imports reach 21,000 ounces with a $90 price per ounce proposed. U.S. loans to Belgium rise to $86 million, allies total $4.247 billion. German subs allegedly destroy millions of pounds of bacon and cheese in December. Spies shot by U.S. authorities total 14 since last April. A daytime robbery yields $250,000 in jewels from The Heller-Rise store. Representative Eugene Black returns $150.16 left over from clerk hire funds. New York faces hay and oats shortages with high prices. Sweden pressured by Germany over neutrality. Boston employment service notes twice as many job seekers as employers. Egg nog tragedy in Muskogee kills seven from denatured alcohol. Mrs. J. M. Byler dies in a train wreck in Mason City. British Labor Conference calls for Lords abolition and wealth conscription. not to replace Lords. Nicholas II and Alexandra reportedly to stand trial in Petrograd. Schwab predicts U.S. torpedo boat destroyers will surpass all nations in 18 months. Bethlehem Steel contracts reach $750 million. 10,000 workers employed. payroll $12 million monthly. munitions output leads the world. Prussian soldiers deemed “yellow”. Bavarians and Württembergers praised for bravery. Red Cross official says German orders brutal and widespread. British officers report German civilians committing atrocities against wounded and prisoners.
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New York
Paris
France
Boston
Italy
Armour & Co
United States
Sadie Parken
Washington
Russia
Belgium
London
Lord Rhondda
C. S. Thompson
National Defence Society
Heller-Rise
Eugene Black
Texas
Treasury
Amsterdam
Germany
Sweden
Cologne Gazette
America
United States Employment Service
Muskogee
Okla
Nottingham
House of Lords
Petrograd
Nicholas
Leon Trotzky
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
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Express Co
Great Falls
Mont
Ain
M. Parr
Firet Ave
Great Falls, Mont
WORLD
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Kaiser
Chicago
J. M. Byler
Mason City
Haigh
Senate Military Committee
Grayson Murphy
Red Cross
Europe
Snowy Mountain Herefords Ranch
Dakota
Snowy Mountain Ranch
Montana Ranch Company
Ross Brown
Moore
Trundaar
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Buckeye-Deppe
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First Ave
Buckeye Mpg
Anderson
Indiana
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