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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
8
Montana livestock losses come from a few poisonous plants. Death camas, low and tall larkspur, water hemlock, lupines, and loco weed threaten sheep, cattle, and horses. Prevention relies on recognizing plants and keeping hungry stock away. request Circular No. 51 for fuller guidance.
The article argues the 1917 wheat shortage endangers both the United States and its allies as war aims hinge on a global blockade against the Central Powers. It details 1916 and 1917 harvests, winter kill losses across key states, shifting to spring wheat, and declines in oats barley and corn, warning of livestock and human food scarcity. It notes heavy spring plantings expected to shift shortfalls, with Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Washington bearing the burden.
In Kalispell County Agent Cc. A. Bush notes local farmers raising 2,500 to combat a grasshopper outbreak. Irvine Flats and Valley View ranchers along with Polson businessmen fund arsenic, bran, molasses and lemons for spreading on 7,000 acres of government land. Purchases include 1,000 sacks bran 500 gallons molasses 50 cases lemons and 3,000 pounds arsenic as a planned coordinated relief effort.
Dealers caution against buying washed eggs unless used immediately. Statistics show 17 to 22 percent of washed eggs spoil in storage versus 4 to 8 percent for unwashed eggs. Washing removes the gelatinous covering that protects the egg interior from air and germs.
Farmers urged to produce sterile eggs by selling or penning male birds, feeding lime for strong shells, keeping clean nests, candle all eggs, gather twice daily, and market at least twice a week. Montana Experiment Station offers bulletins. write to the poultry department for info.
Announcement for the first public sale of horses and cattle to be announced in the next issue. To occur before mid July offering a fine line of blooded native bulls to Montana farmers. Consignments and correspondence solicited. Rules and regulations on application to manager H L Hall Lewistown Montana. Let them sell your surplus stock to Montana people. Excellent facilities for advertising and equipment for all livestock. Watch this space.
A compilation of overseas and domestic items notes London and German and Austrian officers predicting a large Russian offensive. It covers crop forecasts in New England, Rockefeller beating Billy Sunday in golf, shipbuilding contracts in Seattle, and US Navy arming ships for anti submarine defense. The report includes census enemy alien figures, grain denatured alcohol price hikes, Liberty loan subscriptions, freight car purchases, and military supply contracts. Also cited are Canadian casualty figures, locomotive orders, steel helmet contracts, and European political and war developments. The items reflect wartime needs, shortages, and government procurement across multiple cities and agencies.
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