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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
1
The Helena organizers promise a historic autumn fair highlighting agriculture mining stockraising and fruit growing with farmers urged to send exhibits. Critics note apathy in county committees while state officials plan improvements and funding conversations as the fair remains a key index of statewide enterprise.
Reports from northern central and eastern Montana show successful dry land farming this season despite severe drought. In Harlem Chouteau county winter wheat yields reach 30 to 35 bushels per acre with strong alfalfa stands, while Fergus county’s Judith basin area also reports yields around 30 bushels per acre on properly cultivated land with no irrigation.
Chas E Barber presents figures on cultivating 350 acres of corn near Oxford Furnas County Nebraska in 1906. He details soil preparation disking harrowing lister ridges and cultivation with teams notes high yields about 50 bushels per acre and lower costs than typical fields while stressing intensive management and weed control.
Montana stockmen report better than recent years as early rains boosted range grass and cattle condition. The St Paul line opens new shipping points along the Yellowstone, likely improving runs and rates. Prices stay strong with western cattle up to 5.90 per hundredweight and sheep values rising. shipments continue until early snows.
The open hunting season runs September 1 to December 1 for elk and antelope with a one per person limit. Mountain goats, mountain sheep, deer have per season limits. deer open September to December 15 with a three per person limit. Fish may be caught year round with hook and line. It is unlawful to kill certain birds and mammals. Shipping game out of state requires a permit. Resident hunting licenses cost 1, non residents 10 to 25. fishing license of 1 is abolished and no license to fish now. Licenses obtained from justices of the peace.
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