Belt Valley times., 1926-07-22

Never before in the history Of Park
county. say pioneers, have conditions
been so conducive to a successful year
for the tlller OF the soil and with no
untoward storms OF a disastrous ma
ture. II is confidently believed new
record for crop yield Will be made for
the year 1925.
Federal and state observers Of crops
and range conditions say that on July
/, the condition OF ranges for Montana
as a whole was 0S per cent Of a nor
NAL compared with 101 per cent last
month; f05 per cent year ago, and
97 per cent In 1924. The continued
precipitation through the early days Of
July has done much to improve the al
ready frightened prospect for good
summer range.
County agents over the state are
making an effort this year to increase
the number Of pure winter wheat seed
growers SO that the supply OF regis
tered and approved Karmont and Mon
tana 80 will keep pace with the rapid
~ growing demand. Agents are now
compiling lists OF available seed sup
plies OF the recommended varieties in
their counties to help meet the seasons
planting requirements.
One of the largest land deals in
Dawson county this season was COM
pleted the other day by A. F. Aiken
who sold his home ranch 10 Frederick
Waltz Of Glenn Ullin. N. d. The
Aiken ranch consists OF 1.160 acres
which is all Improved and located In
what Is known as the crackerbox dis
trict, 20 miles southwest OF Glendive,
and Is one OF the old-time stock
ranches of eastern Montana.
County Agent c. Wilson who resides
at Glasgow figures that Valley county
Will he near the top of the list of Mon
tana's banner wheat counties this fall.
He estimates the Increased wheat
acreage In the county at five per cent,
which makes the total this year about
154,350 acres. From this there will be
a yield of approximately 100000 bu-
shells II nothing serious interferes
with the present status of the crop.
This Will be an average of 13 bushels
to the acre, which some believe is q
most conservative estimate. Last
years average was IL bushels and
192fs Eas 1S.
Crop and livestock conditions were
never better in the history Of Montana.
according to data gathered by Jay G.
Larson, state superintendent Of banks
who has just completed a eemprehen-
sive survey of conditions. Mr.. Larson
asked accurate reports on both crops
and livestock from banking houses in
all OF the SO counties. He received
prepares replies from 80
counties. which reveal a
condition In the Treasure state which |
might be termed excellent plus In
only one county of Montana are con-
dItions reported bad, one is spotted |
and another is fair. All other counties
show excellent conditions |
due 10 the recent moisture.
During the week OF August s, Mon |
tana's certified Bliss Triumph seed /
potato fields again VIII come under
the careful scrutiny Of inspectors and |
potato specialists interested in secur-
ing supplies Of Montana's high quality
seed stock for growers OF other states.
C. L. Tlebout, hortlculturist of the
Of Louisiana and Prof H.
G. Mllward. in charge Of potato certi-
ficatlon work for the University of
will take part In the tour,
which VIII be directed by f. NJ. Har-
rington, horticulturist at Montana
State college. The first two days win
be spent In the Gallatin valley. From
there the party Will go to the Helena
valley for day. Two days will be
spent In the fields Of northern Mon
tana and In Fallon county where seed
potato growing has shown a great In.
crease In the past two years.