Hay Prices Rally Halted by Spring Outlook
Park county stockmen see hay price gains as high as 40 a ton offered to Henry Sommerland, who refused. Despite lofty current quotes, they expect prices to fall to 15 to 20 a ton by fall. Some fields yield good hay now, with left over stock from last winter. Farmers plan shipping excess hay to Nebraska and midwest for winter feed, while purebred stock demand grows for next year.
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Park County
Henry Sommerland
Sommerland
Conrow Brothers
Livingston
Nebraska
Middle Western States
Irrigation Vital In Montana for Statewide Growth
Montana faces a three year drought spurring a broad irrigation push. Projects range from small plots to large schemes across streams and lands, with water rights and site suitability debated. The drive promises steadier crops, readjustment after drought, and a firmer agricultural base through storage reservoirs and new facilities.
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Montana
Union
Feeding Livestock in Transit Under 28 Hour Law
United States Department of Agriculture outlines revised carload feeding rations for horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and calves under the 28 hour rule. Minimum hay and grain quantities per car or deck are specified, with pro rata adjustments for mixed or partial loads and special feeds for young calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Department
Bridger Meeting Weighs Clark's Fork Irrigation Plan
Bridger commercial club hosts a discussion on completing the Clark's Fork valley irrigation project. A prior survey exists with no action since. Montana's congressional delegation may seek a government appropriation, with Senator Myers predicting a July 1 funding timeline but noting higher priority for other Montana projects.
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Bridger
Clark’s Fork Valley
Bridger Commercial Club
Montana
Congressional
Congress
Henry F. Myers
Reclamation Service
Clark’s Fork
Denver Livestock Market Hit by New Shipping Rules
The United States railroad administration orders rapid changes in livestock traf fic regulations that strip Denver of long standing privileges. A through rate applies if stock is moved beyond Denver to Missouri river markets, with Denver shipments facing higher local and through rates. About 75 percent of Denver livestock previously passing through Missouri river markets now incur 70 cents total from origin to river points.
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Denver
United States Railroad Administration
Missouri River
Omaha
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Time to Hang On Says G L Ramsey
G L Ramsey, head of The Banking Corporation of Montana, urges farmers to endure the drought and hold fast. He cites Dakota experience, notes Montana wheat prospects at about fifteen million bushels, and compares hay and substitutes pricing while stressing prudent planting and long term loans at 6 percent.
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Montana
George L. Ramsey
Banking Corporation of Montana
Montana Joint Stock Land Bank
Mr. Ramsey
Chamberlain
South Dakota
Capital Bank
United States
Middle West
Snap Up State Land Despite the Drouth
Montana land buyers pressed on despite drought with 6 963 acres sold for 117 330 in two auctions led by Sid ney Miller and George B Hopkins. Non irrigated tracts sold at 45 41 35 33 25 6 and 25 dollars per acre, amid spirited bidding at Livingston where 3 160 acres brought 57 022 dollars. Miller offered 8 894 acres with a large proportion sold.
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Montana
Drouth
Sidney Miller
Register of State Lands
George B. Hopkins
Livingston
Miller
State appoints new bacteriologist and health survey head
Dr. E. D. Hitchcock, a navy veteran and Bremer ton navy yards veteran, arrives as state bacteriologist succeeding the late Dr. A. H. McCray who died of spotted fever. Capt. Millard Knowlton of the U S public health service also arrives to aid the social health survey of Montana. He will assist Frank O'Donnell, head of social hygiene, as meetings are planned across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Hitchcock
Navy
Bremerton Navy Yards
Washington
A. H. McCray
Millard Knowlton
U. S. Public Health Service
Montana
Frank O'Donnell
Department of Social Hygiene
Knowlton
Army Medical Department
Mining activity rises in Lump Gulch district
In the Lump Gulch area between Clancy and Helena, mining work increases as electric hoists and wiring go in at Liver pool while crews retimber the Little Nell shaft. Helena operators at Free Coinage and Muskegon hire 27 men, linking lines to Liverpool line and adding electric gear. Ruby ore from Legal Tender ships to Anaconda, with shipments valued from 3000 to 4600 dollars per car and about 126 dollars per ton. The district sees more mines active this season than in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lump Gulch
Clancy
Helena
Liverpool
Muskegon
Anaconda
Interstate Commission urged to protect Colorado livestock center
The Interstate Commerce Commission is asked to intervene for Colorado livestock interests opposing a revocation order. Pressure on the United States railroad commission is sought to prevent the practical annihilation of a western livestock center, with shipments to Denver and routes to the Missouri river.
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Denver
Missouri River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colorado
United States Railroad Commission
West
Big Timber Sale Divides 3803 Acres at $60,308
At Big Timber on Friday Mr Miller sold 3,803 acres for 60,308 dollars. The offered tract totaled 4,043 acres, with a higher selling proportion than Livingston’s record. One Big Timber tract fetched 41 dollars per acre.
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Hunter’s Hot Springs
Big Timber
Miller
Livingston
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Butte
Henningsen Produce Company
Butte, Montana
Montana Culvert & Flume Company
G. L. Ramsey
Butte, Mort
Boston Hide, Wool & Fur CO
Wrixon & Agnew
P. O. Box
Great Falls
Mont
Vants
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Missoula, Mont
ELK Run Herefords
Elk Run
W. L. Velie
Velie
Elk Run Ranch
Highwood
Frank Ledingham
Big Hole Basin
Dillon
J. E. Morse
Dillon, Mont
Livestock Report
Clay, Robinson & Co
Live Stock Commission
Chicago, Ill
South St. Joseph
Sioux City
Iowa
North, Texas
St. Paul
Minn
Buffalo
East St. Louis
Aso
Texas
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