The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-01

of alfalfa, some on upland soil, CIV
ing excellent yield also showing till
age method and conditions.
7. Two farmers raised 10 acre:
of sweet clover on upland soil, Civ
ing satisfactory results.
8. One farmer demonstrated one.
half acre Russian Wheat grass, Civ.
ing no results.
9. One farmer raised a fve-acre
plot of sunfowers giving fair results
10. Seven demonstration plots in
spected and seed subject to entry
giving a supply of registered seed
for county pure seed work.
IL. The greatest results were the
the fact that demonstration plots in
most cases were given practically the
same chance as common seed of the
same vaieties and in each case ex-
cept two a marked increase in the
bushel acre yield was noticed. This
fact has put pure and improved seed
work very popular among farmers
who worked with it throughout the
county.
~. Estimated financial value to
farmers by increase in yield this
year at this years prices, %$6,060.00.
Grasshopper Control
/. AZ per cent saving on wheat
land where poison was used
2. Approximate acreage treated,
36,433.
8. Approximate number of farm
ers using bait, 595.
A.. Tons of bait used, 273.
s.. Approximate saving on whole
sale purchase of supplies and CO.
operation of business men, $5,162.3O
6. Value of crop saved, $751;
622.00. Estimating that average
yield per acre in grasshopper terri
tory is IL bushels.
7. Amount of bait on hand,
155,70O pounds.
8. Total financial value of pro-
ject, $18s, 784.62.
Boys and Girls Clubs
1. Clubs organized, %.
g. Total enrolment, 1873.
8. Number completing work, 88.
4. Profit of work as shown by
reports, $516.15.
5. Five day boys camp at Gull
bertson.
6. Four scholarships won by
children besides cash prizes.
7. 500 per cent increase in num-
Der completing work over last year
8. Financial value to farm child
rem, $516.15.
Rodent Control
/. Pounds of bait used, county,
$1,000; federal, 5000.
2. Estimated number of gophers
killed, 100000.
A.. Estimated crop saving, $4,000
s. Acreage over which poison was
distributed, 100000.
6. Financial value to farmers,
$4,000.
Federal Seed Loan
J.. Federal money secured to help
farmers, S44,232.
q. Farmers assisted by federal
aid, 1872.
3. Average bushel acre yield for
entire county, 12k.
A.. Approximate number of ad-
l~itional acres planted due to federal
aid, $4,000.
s. Additional yield due to federal
aid, 458,3225 bushels.
6. Farmers receiving federal aid
Who did not deserve it, very few.
7. Number of farmers who re-
.eived federal aid who have paid up
loans to date, $50, OF approx
33 per cent.
8. Financial value to farmers,
,458,325.
Organization Project
/. An increase of 366 per cent
n communities conducting a con-
tructive program of work I'VE last
vear.
2. Four communities who have
lot hitherto organized or followed
constructive program of work
ave indicated their intention of do
ng so next year.
g.. Large number Of recreational
nd educational programs conducted
the cooperation of county
have been carried on.
4. From a business standpoint it
as made and saved many times the
mount of money invested In the
of taxes. It is found that farm
RS who take active part in the pro-
ram receive greater value in the
ray of service.
S. The full meaning and Under
landing of the aims and desires OF
extension work is becoming more
ully understood through county and
,roject meetings, pichics, short cour-
es, fairs and other activities.
6. Community work is constant
Y developing many leaders and has
lso gained the confidence and good