Treasure State Farm and Livestock Irrigate Upper Madison
revival of a long planned Madison river irrigation project aims to water about 50 000 acres in Madison county with a 40 mile main canal The district plans bond funding and a low per acre cost of about 25 dollars The irrigation hoped to spur a railroad into Norris connecting to the Northern Pacific and transform local farming and livestock markets
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Madison Valley
Montana
Madison
Norris
Northern Pacific
Three Forks
Madison County
Jerome G. Locke
Livingston
Lawrence M. Jeffers
Jeffers
Clarence C. Davis
Conrad
Madison River
Lyon
Upper
Care of the moulting hen timely guidance for poultry managers
The moulting period follows late summer to early fall. Profitable layers start laying by November and continue at least ten months. birds shed quckly or late may cut profits. Forcing moults is discouraged. provide ample protein, ash, green food, and dairy or meat-based mash. Ensure dry, clean quarters and generous, regular feeding to sustain productive hens.
Fall best time to start sheep in state farms
Outlook for wool prices favors new flocks this fall as diversification drives sheep husbandry. Start with 8 to 10 ewes, ideally 30 to 60 or more, to gain experience and spread overhead per animal. Select a breed compatible with pasture, seeds, and feeding systems and buy strong range or Merino ewes with good udders.
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United States
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Skin Comfort for Baby
Cuticura offers relief for a baby's red rough Itching skin with warm baths using Cuticura Soap and application of Cuticura Ointment. Include lightly scented Dusting Powder and Cuticura Talcum as essential products for daily use.
When Women Strap Butcher Knives
A remark suggests women who prepare knives imply husbands lack regard for wives opinions. It hints that if husbands were wiser they would sharpen the knives themselves, reflecting tensions in domestic roles and gender norms.
Hens and the art of recognizing friendly fowl
The author praises visiting hens as sociable creatures and asserts that those familiar with birds know them when they see them. The writing emphasizes understanding animal behavior through direct observation and rapport with poultry.
Wife Rebukes John During Dispute in Boston Transcript
A wife chides her husband during a quarrel, claiming she knows more than she cares to reveal. The exchange reveals sharp humor and social tone characteristic of the Boston Transcript.
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John
Boston Transcript
Shade Trees Benefit Montana Farms And Livestock
Farmers in Montana seek shade for livestock and comfort on their farms. Quick growing varieties provide essential cover and improve appearance while helping regulate yard temperatures.
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Montana
Planting trees for western irrigation and towns
The article argues for increased tree planting in the west to shade livestock and streets, noting shade, beauty, and profits from fruit and nut trees. It cautions care requirements, suggests roadside and fence planting, discusses spacing and thinning, and compares town forests in Europe to potential American practice. It also warns against problematic trees like cottonwood and supports mixed, slow and fast growing strategies.
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Western States
Relief for motorists tablets promise gas mileage boost
A Tacoma Washington firm promotes tablets that dissolve in gasoline to raise mileage by over twenty five percent. Priced at one cent per tablet, with one cent extra per gallon, they offer a box of one hundred for sale from Cyntho Manufacturing Co. Box 611 Tacoma Wash. and guarantee satisfaction.
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Cyntho Manufacturing Co
Tacoma
Wash
Montana faces seed flax shortage and rising price outlook
Montana farmers and county farm bureaus race to save seed flax as a light 1919 crop and low flaxseed stocks threaten spring planting. Sheridan and Roosevelt counties plan seed flax storage with warehouse receipts to keep good seed in state and head off early cashing.
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Montana
Northwest
Sheridan
Roosevelt Counties
E. W. Anderson
F. J. Chase
Sheridan County
Farm Bureau
Arbor Day traditions for project tree plantings proposed
A proposal suggests naturally postponing planting the trees and making arbor day a yearly project-wide custom to set out trees and shrubs of permanent nature across each project.
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Jerome G. Locks
Frank Lemmer
Great Falls, Mont
Rowell
Robert L. Rowell
Central Ave
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Finck’s Pig’s Nose Brand
Finck
An & Co Ctory
Bam
Billings
Chapple Laboratory
I. D. O'Donnell
West
East
Central States
Sa Lea Free Trappers Guide
Gombhault
Lawrence Williams Co
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Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls Dairy Products Co
Kansas City
Omaha
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Denver
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