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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
4
Trappers and shippers urged to write today for Rogers guide titled big trapper’s field manual. Promises the largest, best work of its kind with a colorful action packed cover, aimed at serious outdoor enthusiasts.
Farmers in the state are advised that well prepared corn ground, kept clean and cultivated, makes the ideal seedbed for wheat. Discing after a soaking rain, often with double discing, creates a firm seedbed superior to early plowed ground, and sowing should wait for rain.
The United States faces a serious sugar beet seed shortage for 1921 as European production wanes and domestic output must expand. The USDA notes 1918 planted 6,000 acres, 1919 rose to 10,000, and drought reduced yield locally. planners urge securing high quality seed now and sowing early next year.
The Livingston Finch overall factory in Montana, a Detroit branch, employs over 50 operators and boasts Montana’s second largest payroll after the Northern Pacific. Output runs about 40 thousand dollars monthly, with annual production near one million dollars. The two story plant offers modern sanitation and a free lunch room, coffee, cream and sugar. Local management seeks additional woman workers, noting experienced and inexperienced recruits quickly earn good wages.
The Western Royal Livestock Show at Spokane Union Stockyards November 3 7 is set to be one of Washington's largest purebred gatherings. About 915 animals including 384 cattle 142 sheep 289 swine and 100 horses from cattle breeds to horses will compete plus carload fat stock and feeder cattle. Montana stockmen will attend and four major sales will showcase top Northwest herds.
Representatives of seed concerns across the United States and Canada report a big demand surge. The note mentions the Canadian Pacific railroad as part of the supply chain dynamics affecting seed availability and distribution.
Thomas E. Mills of State Nursery and Seed Co. of Helena says Montana’s choice Grimm alfalfa seed from Chinook is selling at record high prices as the better seed becomes scarce. He notes Montana seed is in demand for northern climates though prices for next spring remain uncertain as the season is early.
Seedmen report most seed tests have not yet started with only a few instances showing completion. Early results suggest testing is still in initial phases across districts, delaying final assessments and recommendations.
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