Treasure State beef cattle in best of condition this season
Beav erhead county reports beef cattle in top shape for winter as cattle in the Big Hole country are seen better than in nearly a decade. Cattle were well conditioned before snow, but the mild winter kept demand high and prices rising while county supply was down due to last year’s heavy selling and feeding difficulties. Thousands of cattle remain ready for buyers when prices reach suitable levels.
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Beaverhead County
Montana Swine Expert Urges Move for Farmers
Henry Door, renowned US swine expert, promotes Montana as a land of opportunity. He praises Helena and the state fair, says Montana livestock rivals national displays, and urges farmers to relocate, planning to send his sons there to study farming.
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Iowa
Armers
Montana
Henry Door
United States
Helena
Omaha
Facts and Figures of the 1918 Livestock Trade
The 1918 Chicago stockyards traded about $896.85 million in livestock, up $227.2 million from 1917. Receipts reached 309,136 cars, nearing the 1890 record. average cattle weight was 930 pounds. Hog prices averaged a record $17.45, with hog weights around 234 pounds, the heaviest since 1910. Western range cattle movement totaled about 424,000 head, a new high, aided by drought-driven depletion. Sheep and hog totals set records, with hog receipts at 8,614,190 head and sheep at 4,629,736. top prices included native steers $50, hogs $20.95, lambs $22, and show lambs $40.50. The grand champion steer sold for $2.50 per pound.
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Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago
trans-Missouri
Water warming for dairy cows boosts milk output
Research from the University of Missouri notes that cows shift energy to warm cold water, reducing milk yield. It recommends in-barn water access with cups or gutter systems, tank heaters, or an iron stove immersed in the tank to prevent chilling. Avoid ice water to keep high production.
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W. W. Swett
Universe of Missouri’ College of Agriculture
Tick eradication lowers cattle costs and boosts value
U S Department of Agriculture data show dipping cattle for cattle tick control yields 20 to 50 times repayment. Costs per animal range from a few cents to 50 cents with potential $976 value increase, while federal supervision avoids introducing inferior stock and promotes a more profitable herd. Cooperation with the government offers farmers numerous benefits and renewed herd understanding of regulations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Montana Manhood in Fight Against Venereal Disease
In the fight of the United States government against venereal diseases Montana ranks high among states with only about three fourths of one percent of her soldiers affected.
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Montana
United States
Velie Biltwel Tractor Introduced in Montana
The Velie Biltwel, a new tractor, arrives in Montana to aid state farming. A. P. Heaney of Great Falls tests it at Elk Run ranch, where it plows eight inches deep with three 14-inch bottoms. After two years of testing under tough conditions, final approval was given. The tractor follows Velie product lines and John Deere equipment under common control.
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Velié
Elk Run Ranch
John Deere
Levestoche live stock valuations 1917 1918 market report
The record shows live stock valuations in Chicago markets for 1917 and 1918. Cattle calves and hogs averaged higher per head than the prior year, with sheep and lambs also gaining. Overall, all classes marked higher valuations than any previous year in trade.
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Chicago
Roadie Washington D C Event Noted on Pebrtary 9
A fragmented notice records a roadie or event in Washington D C scheduled for Pebrtary 9. The readable text suggests a local date and location but lacks full clarity on organizer or precise activity.
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Thoodore
Washington,d. C
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Dewt
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Pricc of
Berg
Targo
Mey
Union Cae
P. W. Murphy Oeneaioslen Company
ARDS
Spokane
Washington
NEW Velie “Biltwel” Tractor
Henningsen Produce Co
Henningsen Product Co
Levestoce
Farmer Seed & Nursery CO
Paribault, Minnesota
Chirhead
Jota Ferotolt
Great Falls
la Crosse
Iti
Rees
Lindsay Bros
Canadian Pacific
America
Canada
Acre
Erie Steg
Ebicoe
Harel
Wis
Ninth Ave
Alber
Weewin Canada
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