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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
5
Montana reports show early grain harvests while farmers face wild oats. Recommendations include discing after fall rain to germinate seeds, fall plowing, and multiple tillage to destroy seedlings. Crop rotation with clover or alfalfa, hay harvesting, and clean fallows reduce oats, while continuous grain growing is discouraged.
State entomologist predicts a light grasshopper year in 1918 for western Montana after summer observations found no egg laying. A parasitic fly is killing hoppers, while farmers are urged to seek and report eggs this fall and to plow deeply in fall or early spring to destroy pods and reduce future infestations.
Home Demonstrators teach Montana housewives to conserve food supply for allies and war. Canning, preserving, and drying methods are shared to stretch dollars, reduce waste, and support home efficiency. County agents plan to retain demonstrators to continue teaching.
Officials estimate annual wheat and rye losses from smut at about 27.5 million bushels, a 3 percent drop. Treating seed grain with formaldehyde costs under five cents an acre and is up to 95 percent effective, though effectiveness varies by region.
A compilation of wartime notes: Hudson Bay Co profits. American fruit jars output. Gaza airplanes feared. liquor bans hit distilleries. opera firm bankruptcy. New York saloon closures. Franco trade in huts. Baker forecasts army growth. sugar licensing. UK front visit invitation. Vancouver price ultimatum. Belgium queen travels front. Turin to Naples flight record. a child revival after drowning. silver market rumor. Ohio dam plan for coal transport. Japanese shipping mogul linked to wealth. a child revived after presumed death. US draft gear needs listed. anarchist Irma Sanchini detained. labor leader McGrady urges alien deportation. Japanese troops not yet in Europe. Russian policy on life policies. rubles price drop benefits US insurers.
Opening Yellowstone National Park to automobile traffic boosted visits far beyond last year with unofficial 32,500 tourists. Season ran June 20 to close with no accidents. Private cars carried 19,000 visitors, 13,500 used Yellowstone Park Transportation Co cars. About 15,000 lodged in park hotels or camps.
In Montana, county commissions in at least ten counties have arranged for permanent employment after successful summer projects. Several other boards are still considering the issue as the season ends.
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