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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
4
Agriculturists report that plowing seven inches deep on July 15 yields the highest average for wheat, about six bushels more per acre. When early plowing is impractical, disking the land after harvest delivers nearly the same results, offering a practical alternative to improve yields.
No matter what tractor you use, Monaco motor oil is prepared to deliver maximum pulling power. Ask the Montana Oil Company man.
Montana agricultural guidance on improving soil organic matter. Emphasizes the role of organic matter in nitrogen retention moisture and soil structure, and details practices like sweet clover green manuring and strategic straw use. Recommends leguminous crops such as cowpeas and soybeans to restore humus, with seasonal timing for plowing under.
Agricultural Engineer at Bozeman, Harvey E. Murdock, explains that the most needed modern improvement on Montana farms is water supply under pressure in the house, enabling bath, toilet, and sewage disposal, alongside heating, lighting, and power machinery. He notes farm modernization centers on building plans, power farming, and household conveniences.
Sheriff Jack Bennett says the Sheridan county jail may close within ten days unless business improves. Only one prisoner remains, the smallest roll call since the jail opened in April 1913, blamed on labor shortages and alcohol activity.
Montana farmers face heavy use of gopher poison with warnings of tied losses. Lewis Brawer near Craig recently lost three horses after they found poison in an old trunk. The incident underscores dangers from careless storage and distribution of the pest control chemical.
The Montana Grain Growers company reports 1,600,000 bushels processed last year with plans to reach 4,000,000 this coming season. With 20 elevators now, targets 30 to 35 units by September. Capital stock to 225,000. gross profits above 70,000 in year one. The group, not political, pushes grain grades reform and supports farmers in Carbon to Cascade counties. It also operated 125 cars of flour and supplies this year. The notice ends with tractor season tips and Montana Oil Company advocacy.
The Snyder Sheep Company of Billings disposed of its wool clip for the year, about 270000 pounds, at 60 cents per pound. The clip was exceptionally good, with several sales around 50 cents.
Alfred Atkinson and L F Gieseker report on dry land crop rotation and soil cultivation tests at Judith Basin sub station Fergus county 1909 1915 and Huntley sub station Yellowstone county 1913 1915. Results show crops yields per acre: winter wheat 26.8 bushels at Judith Basin and 21.5 at Huntley, spring wheat 22.7 and 21.1, oats 52.4 and 52.6, flax 13.6 and 12.5, corn 3.1 tons fodder at Judith Basin and 31.1 bushels grain 1 680 pounds stover at Huntley. Barley excluded at Huntley.
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Representatives from 11 southern and eastern Montana counties met in Billings to organize the Eastern Montana Good Roads association. The goal is to build an 18 foot highway from the Dakota line to Bozeman and to form local associations in every interested county. They plan to pursue bond issues in the counties as part of a statewide effort.
War renton area eyes a major Pacific coast sea port with dredging projects and new piers. Investments target expansion of Pier No 1 and warehouse sections while Pier No 3 plans exceed $800000. Grain shipments from the Midwest promise higher prices, and developers claim full control of Warrenton properties with favorable terms. Montana Warrenton.
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