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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
6
Treasure State farm and livestock packers say beef will fall, cheaper than pork, poultry or mutton. Exports nearly stopped, government buys suspended, grass cattle cheaper and moving to market. Lower wholesale and retail prices expected in days, with beef demand rising.
A new weed pest called stinkweed or French weed pennycress and fanweed taints milk butter and meat. It thrives in soil seeds survive years, and 37 percent germinate after digestion. The article advises clean seed, uprooting or hoeing before seeding, burning, and plowing under before seed set.
F. Orde of Minneapolis told Northern Montana bankers at the Great Falls convention that the government price would have little impact on market levels. He asserted grain leaders see demand as the sole driver, predicting extraordinary buying pressure.
Dr W J Butler state veterinarian reports from Washington that the federal bureau of animal industry will pay one third of cattle losses due to tuberculois spread prevention. Settlements will be based on assessed value. Authorities also pursue removal of scrub horse on ranges.
Montana hog growers tested six feeding lots of fall pigs to compare tankage and linseed meal as protein supplements. Tankage produced greater gains and margins despite higher per pound cost, with variety of feeds and buttermilk boosting gains. weather limited progress, and alfalfa feeding may cut winter costs.
A small tornado struck Amos near Havre during a night of heavy rain. The Amos schoolhouse collapsed trapping four children and the teacher. all were rescued with only minor injuries. The farmer Velt lost most of his place except one shed, and Frank Ell’s barn and Benedict Umbhoffer’s barn were destroyed. A severe hail storm followed, causing extensive crop damage and thousands of dollars in losses. Amos is inland about 25 miles north of Havre.
The Montana state efficiency commission led by N T Lease reports initial findings from six weeks of probes in Billings Miles City Roundup Harlowton and Great Falls. Prices run high due to living costs, with little profiteering found. disputes arise from perceived margins across shoes, groceries and hardware. The investigation will continue in Helena and the western part of the state with further study planned on state government.
An article details eight general cuts of the sheep carcass and guidance on best uses. Front leg and flank go to stews, leg of mutton for roasting, loin for chops, rack for rib chops, shoulders as handy pieces, neck for stews, with notes on bone handling and trimming for maximal use of all lean meat and organs.
Advice urges keeping crankcases filled with fresh oil to reduce wear and maintain engine efficiency through regular cleaning and refilling.
Tractor and automobile engines require a lubricant change as hot weather arrives. Consult the Montana Oil Company representative in your area for authentic guidance on suitable oils and maintenance steps.
One tract of 37 acres of prime alfalfa with very fine soil and intensive cultivation potential. Bounded by Sun River to the west and south, a 20 ft roadway to the east, and a broad county highway to the north. Within a mile of city limits near its park, anticipated street railway access in a few years. Valued at 1500 dollars per acre. Boating, fishing, swimming. O. F. Wadsworth, Great Falls.
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