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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
6
North Dakota report highlights pork production gains from the fourth annual boys and girls Pork Production Contest. Contest results show average litter size, weight, and feed costs, underscoring that feed quality and care drive profits more than breed.
The Federal Farm Loan Board weighs whether a water right tied to bonds for irrigation projects constitutes a proper security under the farm loan act. Legal counsel is reviewing if landowners in reclamation schemes can borrow. if not, Congress may be asked to amend the law. Money from federal loans can repay existing debts, but bond liens on whole tracts remain. Holders under homestead laws must obtain patent. cancellations or rejected proofs foreclose U.S. claims.
An overview of the Federal Farm Loan Act emphasizes local farm loan associations owned and controlled by farmers. It outlines incorporation advantages, liability limits, and steps to form a National Farm Loan Association, including preliminary organization, board setup, and articles of association and charter applications.
The fourth Annual Pork Production Contest shows North Dakota farm feeds deliver quick profitable gains. Kenneth Wood of Arvilla top prize $50 with 12 pigs reaching 2673 pounds at 208 days. Edith Penne of Grafton second prize for a 2078 pound litter at 229 days, using barley skim milk and pasture.
South Dakota style entries list embalmers lawyers and real estate contacts in Williston with phone numbers and blocks. A Masonic lodge meets weekly with officers named and welcoming visitors. A Tennessee report notes efforts to combat spread of consumption in prisons as new inmates arrive.
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