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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
7
State issues Montana war bonds in $500 denominations to fund farming relief during war. Bonds carry 6 percent interest, five year maturity, and are financed by a levy of one eighth mill. Proceeds loaned to farmers with expectation of repayment after harvest. Subscriptions begin March 20 at the clerk of the board of examiners in Helena, applications due by that date.
Ford Motor Company announces immediate price increases of 90 dollars on touring cars and runabouts. New prices are 450 for touring cars 435 for runabouts and 400 for the chassis. Daily output stands at about 1600 units or 60 percent of normal due to cost pressures.
Light applications of manure increase yields when prices are high. Kansas Agricultural School experiments show wheat top-dressed with 2% tons of manure yields 22.1 bushels per acre versus 14.9 on unmanured land. Corn yields rise from 19.8 to 27.7 bushels per acre with 2% tons manure. Alfalfa yields climb from 1.6 to 4.2 tons with annual 5 ton applications. One ton of manure boosts corn by 3.2 bushels, wheat by 0.9, alfalfa by 0.52 ton.
The local assessor began assessment work today and owners of certain property lines will pay higher taxes due to increased valuations. Pure bred cattle rise to at least 75 per head, up 25 from last year. Dairy cows minimum 50, up from 40. Sheep minimum 8, up from 5. Hogs minimum 7, up from 5.
Weather outlook says backbone of winter broken though harsh weeks may return. Montana reports mild suffering, livestock intact, and strong business activity across mines, rail, factories, and farming. Seed grain and Mason bills provide seed money, acreage to grow, and optimism for a prosperous year ahead. Visitors say Montana looks better, with state pride and growth ahead.
District Forester R H Rutledge reports forest service districts may hire women as fire patrol lookouts and smoke chasers due to a manpower shortage from enlistments and drafts. Historically 600 to 700 men worked seasonal fire protection, and officials expect more women to fill roles if forestry students and older men are unavailable.
W H Fluhr state dairy commissioner reports Montana now has 60 creameries and 10 cheese factories up from 29 creameries and 2 cheese factories in 1913. Many old creameries doubled business in four years while dairy cows increased more than dairies.
Alfalfa hay provides 35 percent more available protein than shelled corn per pound but is hard on kidneys when overfed. Four to ten pounds daily is effective, yet excessive protein causes swelling, poor nutrition, and impaired respiration. Include additional bulk like prairie cane kafir hay straw or corn fodder when possible to balance rations.
A persuasive appeal urges Montana farmers to raise sheep, arguing meat and wool are urgently needed for the United States war effort. It claims small farms can support 200 sheep with little land, provides guidance on flock size, and emphasizes patriotic duty, self sufficiency, and domestic wool production to support soldiers and civilians alike.
A roundup of short items notes Distillers Securities selling 25,000 els of Kentucky whisky to Britain for 1.5 million dollars, daily NYC Washington air service starting April 15, eight war-department airplanes. Nordica jewels sale funds estate. gas price scale in Europe. large Sabine River wooden steamship launch. bullfighting revival in Mexico. Pershing troop estimates for France. copper coin demonetization in France. Boston rail yard spending. Ford River Rouge boat factory for anti-submarine craft. IWW raid in Portland. Trenton mayor attacked legislator. GE chief backs nationwide railroad electrification. England meat and butter rationing. US fleet aiding Britain, destroyer output surge. German planes flawed vs American planes.
Secretary Lane announces Yellowstone Park will open to motorcycles this season, following Yosemite Park's recent order. The proclamation means all National Parks will be open to both automobiles and motorcycles henceforth.
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