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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
New devices convert automobiles into tractor attachments and stationary power plants to ease farm labor. Methods include removing rear wheels and bolting units to the frame, or using pinions to drive a secondary axle. Friction pulleys and engine crankshaft clutches offer alternative power routes without stressing transmissions.
Urges Montana farmers to order twine immediately as a nationwide shortage looms. Dealers, agents, and officials warn delays could trigger costly harvest setbacks and compel farmers to act at once to secure supplies.
A Montana survey of 30,964 farms shows a 43 percent rise in wheat acreage for 1918 over 1917, with total planted acres at 1,795,204 and harvested 1,415,149. Rye up 145 percent, flax and hay down. Labor needs loom as 43,000 workers may be required, with 30,000 during harvest. Access to migrant workers and local help is explored.
The Farm Bureau is described as a non political, educational force to unify diverse agricultural interests in counties across the state. It operates with county and community committees to study local needs, fosters cooperation, and plans to form breeders', market, and road groups. The Farm Bureau Bulletin serves county farmers with monthly issues.
Guidance for gardeners on protecting young cucumber plants from striped beetles common in May. Describes building a frame from barrel hoops with cloth, avoiding gaps, and using heavy cloths or mosquito netting. Recommends early planting, staggered sowing, lead arsenate sprays, Bordeaux mixture, and liberal quick-acting fertilizer to outpace damage.
Records show many 640 acre applications especially additionals are in conflict and irregular. The piece urges applicants to hire an office in Washington, D C, to untangle the cases for a small retainer and a further fee upon approval. A full status report with suggestions would be provided.
The Montana Packing & Storage Company to take over Great Falls Meat Company assets and expand to house 10,000 beef carcasses and 10,000 15,000 sheep. Stock sale authorized up to 1.5 million dollars. W. E. Farlow Company to manage with offices in the Rainbow Hotel, Great Falls.
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