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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
PHILLIPS SEES A
BRIGHT FUTURE

20 OPTIMISTIC over prospects for
~ the Montana cattle industry that,
~ as he phrased 1t, I'm afraid to say
what l really believe" E. A. Phil
lips, secretary of the Montana livestock
commission, returned to the Office re-
Gently from a visit to the principal east
ern markets.
Western stuff" Mr.. Phillips declared.
will receive such a reception this fall in
the eastern markets as 1t has never be-
fore been given. / feel certain. All class
OF grass stock, / am convinced, will be
worth a dollar O hundred more han last
year.
9TH feed lots are about depleted and
the Montana grower is in line for good
money from that source this year and
the feeders will be in strong competition
with the packers for our stock, which is
OF course, a healthy thing for the in
dustry.
There is a recognized shortage Of mar
ketable cattle In sight and consumption
is increasing steadily. Both last year and
the year before Montana cattle shipments
have broken previous records and but fol
that fact, ! should say that the ship
ments this year will be record breaking
However, hat might still be true for it's
impossible to say what such attractive
prices will invite.
"Of course. much depends on the corr
crop In the middlewest. The weather has
been backward there as well as here anc
much corn is still to be put In. How
ever, the growers say there is as yet nc
reason for concern in that direction.
sheep are maintaining a level anc
lambs are being contracted at around II
centS.'
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
DaIrymen to Organize

The farmers Of Teton county have sig
nifed their intentions of joining the cow
testing club. which is being organized.
According to present plans, three routes
will be established, one to cover the
Greenfield bench, one to cover the By
mum project. and the other to cover the
Choteau and the Burton bench. The
route on the Greenfield bench is virtually
assured at this time, with eight farmers
already on the list-R. A. Eastwood, w.
H. Waters, George BARGE, Sam Ness, j. l..
Eastwood and Oscar Gaare having al
ready signed their contracts. The fol-
lowing farmers have signed their con
tracts for the Choteau-Farmington dis
trict. Jess Perry, William Jay, Oliver
Mauseth, Nj. j. Lyon, Ben P. Gordon and
Robert Miller. Plans have not yet been
completed for the Bynum district.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10

the same time it permits a better dis
tribution OF farm labor throughout the
season and makes earlier spring seeding
possible. The matter Of early seeding is
particularly important IN a season such
as the present one. Farmers who had
summer titled land got their seed plant
ed before the cold weather started. Much
Of the early planted grain has made ex-
cellent growth u gives prospects of q
fine yield. Many unprepared fields were
plowed late, seeded late and consequently
have a much poorer prospect.
The four important steps IN summer
tillage are listed as top working, blowing
cultivation and preparation. Under the
subject Of top working the following sug-
gestions are given: Cultivation of the
stubble in the fall is not generally good
practice for fallow. Early spring cult
Walton of the stubble is In most instances
not necessary II the blowing for fallow IL
done real early. When blowing is de-
layed to any appreciable extent, early
cultivation Is advantageous. Weec
growth is started: the stubble is incor-
porated with the soil, making possible
better connection between the furrov
slice and the bottom Of the furrow. II
stubble Is tall and trashy, early spring
disking is good practice.
Early blowing Is essential because the
average rainfall Is highest In late May
and early June. The soil surface should
be prepared before that period to eff
GENTLY take up moisture as 1t comes. Ex-
cessively deep blowing seldom pays. Pillow
deep enough to do q good job and pro-
vide a good seed bed. The duckfoot cul-
tivator can take the place Of the pillow
but Judgment must be exercised.
To emphasize the need for proper cul-
tivation to keep weeds down 1t is pointed
out h a IS 1000 ten quart pals OF water
are used In producing q o Of dry mat
ter In weeds. Where soils are not likely
to blow 1T is best to harrow Immediately
after blowing. On soils hat blow Guilt
vation should be delayed until weeds
show up. The disk should not be used or
fallowed land. The best implements arr
those of the duck-foot, rod and blade
type which kill weeds but do not pulver'
lie the soil. A cloddy surface is best.
In preparing summer titled land fol
planting. fall ridging is recommended
The furrow drill for planting winter
wheat Is rapidly replacing the ordinary
drill. Where weeds have blown over thu
land In the fall and winter. shallow. early
spring cultivation is needed. An earl,
cultivation to start weed growth nj de
layed seeding to permit a second cultiva'
ton to kill weeds has been effective IL
cold springs when WEEDS grow more rapid
ly han grain. In general, early sprinl
planting is best. Deep stirring of thu
soil In spring before planting is to b.
avoided as 1t brings about loss of mois
ture.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
MORMON CRICKET
in LAKE COUNTY
FORTUNATELY a quarter millio,

PPROXIMATELY q quarter million
~ acres of land in western Montana
ia have been infested with the Nor
mon cricket, according to the an
nual report of r. A. Cooley, state ento-
mologist. This insect, which reappeared
in Sanders and Lake counties after a
long period of absence. has spread rapid
ly AND last year did approximately $780,
900 damage.
Early settlers in this part Of the state
advise that the Mormon cricket was
prevalent many years ago and was a seri-
Gus handicap to the small farming VEN
lures then underway. For some reason or
other h cricket practically disappeared.
Three years ago reports of slight cricket
damage to crops reached the state ento-
mologist. An effort was made to organize
the necessary control campaign but no
funds were available. Since then the in
sect has spread over a vast area and
threatens still further expansion with
consequent increasing crop loss. With
counties and the United States indian
service the state e-ntomologist's office is
now conducting a campaign of control
and eradication.
In his report Mr.. Cooley says: THE
Mormon cricket has been steadily becom-
ing more abundant and injurious in
western Montana for some years and the
NNeAA AAAA 49, - $1,000
farmers have left the country on account
of it and a large acreage in h Camas
Prairie region, which normally would
have been planted to wheat in the fall OF
1925, was not planted at all. Through
the county agents We have the informa-
ton that this cricket did damage in 1926
to the extent of $4,000 and that it has
now spread and increased in numbers
until some 100000 acres are infested.
THE year of 1926 was by far the worst
year, and If conditions continue to get
worse during 1927 the situation will be-
come appalling"
While Montana has been troubled with
no insects which approach the European
corn borer or the cotton boil weavil In
| destructiveness or economic Importance
there q not been a year since 1917 thai
there has not been an insect outbreak OF
lmajor Importance in some part OF thu
state, says the e~ntomologist. Grasshop'
pers, pale western cutworm, army cut
worm are among the more important
pests that have caused serious losses dur
ling this time, Others of greater or les
economic Importance are wheat saw fly
wire worms, potato bugs, plant lice
wheat stem maggot, etc.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
CONSERVING MOISTURE FOR
CROPS OF FUTURE SEASONS

chances for q good crop next year. Evil
IDENTIFY Montana farmers realize that this
is q particularly good season for summer
fallow operations because from almost
every important wheat growing county OF
the state comes reports Of increased sum-
mer fRllowed acreage
In q recent circular prepared by Mr..
Ogaard. emphasizing the need for proper
summer tillage and the methods that
have proved most successful, it is point
ed put that the purpose OF summer TIL
lage is to store moisture, reduce moisture
losses from weeds M evaporation. i'm
prove fertility OF the soil, and provide
higher and more consistent yields. At
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
500 Pack Horses Outntted

Shooting of the 500 government pack
horses, wintered on the reservation, has
been completed, according to Flathead
national forest officials, and the stock
has been drive to Coram. There the
animals will be numbered, QUILTED and
distributed to the Kootenai, Flathead.
Blackfeet, Kaniksu M Selway forests.
OF the 500 pack horses used In these
districts. 200 head are for general work
now and the remaining 800 for use when
the fire season starts.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
Much Alfalfa Seed Sold

More than 5000, 900 pounds of alfalfa
seed from last summers crop have been
according to records Of Commissioner A.
H. Bowman of the state department Of
agriculture. A premium of approximately
q cents q pound is obtained by Montana
growers. In 1925, out of a state total
crop Of 1865, TAO pounds, the state de-
partment sealed 1900, 900 pounds. Last
seasons production totaled about $780,
600 pounds. approximately 2 5000 acres
are devoted TO the growing OF alfalfa
seed in the state.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
(From Montana State College,

-HE abundance OF moisture thit
spring is important in assuring good
wheat yields for the present seasons
crop but will 1t be of any value to
the crop of 1923? The answer to this
question. according to A.. j. Ogaard. ex-
tension agronomist at Montana STATE
college, depends upon the farmer. If the
water is permitted to run of in guliies
and streams, or If 1t is wasted through
weed growth or evaporation then 1t will
be of no benefit next year. On the Other
hand, II my timely summer tillage OPP
erations the soil is prepared so that water
will soak in and If weed growth anc
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
Indians Receive PAYMENT

An Indian payment was made through
out Fort Peck reservation recently COM
mencing in Glasgow. Fifty dollars for
each man, woma and child was avail
able, but 1t is understood that payments
were made to entire family only when
the money was needed Immediately, q
part of the payment of some families
being withheld until a later date.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10

evaporation is prevented or retarded
through proper cultivation throughout
the season, the rainfall OF today may be
a very material factor in the size Of the
crop in the fall of 1928.
Summer tillage Is valuable largely to
the extent that the moisture of one sea-
son is held over for use the next There
fore the more moisture this year n the
better it is conserved the better are the
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
The Cuticura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep it clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The Soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per
fume. No toilet table is complete
without Observation-Disclosures.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10

Nerve and ability carry a man In the
Same direction but ability usually gets
him TO his destination FIRST and In best
| condition.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10

The man with a good opinion of him
self may be a poor judge OF human ma
ture.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
TREASURE STATE FARM AND LIVESTOCK
About Farming

HE farm women of Wheatland coun-
' ty operate a farm and farm home
produce market at Harlowton. Last
year his cooperative organization
did a business of more thar $4,000.
Baked articles, canned goods. fancy work.
dressed poultry. eggs, vegetables. flowers
and other articles are sold. A similar
organization is in operation at Forsyth
and the success of these two ventures is
stimulating interest in similar under
takings in other farm communities.
BY the middle of May approximately 70
per cent of Montana's spring wheat had
been planted, according to reports from
county agricultural agents. West of the
mountains most Of the crop was in and
in counties east Of the divide from sc
to 30 per cent Of the seeding had been
completed.
Naylor Bros. OF Buffalo secured an aver
age OF l6 pounds Of wool from their flock
of Rambouillets last year. The outlook
for the coming shearing season indicates
an average fleece weight equally as high
The MAYORS are conducting a demon
stration with 65 acres OF peas. planted
with a lister, which will be used In a ra-
ton for feeding out a bunch OF lambs
this fall.
A county wide farmers picnic program
is being planned for Chouteau county fol
! the month of Jun Present plans cal
for a picnic for the northern part OF the
county at Big Sandy, June II and fol-
the southern part Of the county at Fort
Benton, June 10. In addition to the
usual entertainment program opportunity
will be given for discussing the organiZa
ton OF livestock shipping associations.
The Wide Awake Clothing club of Nc
| T4L~ ~ f@1r xraABn 4~A A-<
launched into an active program OF work
for the coming season and already Ii
rated among the leading All clubs Of
Roosevelt county. Mrs. O. M. Rogney
and Mrs. Frank Mcmahon are leaders OF
the club, and Miss Camilla Rhode Ii
president, Miss Anna Hansen. vice-presi.
dent and Miss Mildred Olson, secretary.
Frank Leiss, L. t. Pemberton, Pau,
Gael, Charles Deter. George Cress mi
Lee Kimball of Forsyth: Frank Eberhart
Arthur Emery n l. E. Snyder OF Rose
bud; Henry Bailey and I. w. Snyder OF
Lee, and Anton Frazel Of Sumatra, are
among the Rosebud county farmers who
are growing pure seed this year under
the Montana crop improvement plan di.
rected by the Montana extension service
and the Montana Seed Growers associa-
ton.
Plans are under way for erecting sew
eral new exhibit buildings for the annual
Richland county fair at Sidney. The fab
has made tremendous progress In recent
years and now ranks as one of the lead
ing county fairs in the state. Much OF
its success is due to the interest OF the
agricultural communities of the county
each putting up special community ex-
hibits at the fair.
Reports on the present seasons win
ter wheat crop in the United States fol-
May /, indicate a condition of $3.50 pei
cent, as compared with the 10-year aver
age of 1877 per cent
A capon All club has been organized
In Prairie county to demonstrate the pos
sibilities of raising capons in this part Of
the state. The club starts out with 8
membership of rs, practically all of them
farm boys and girls.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10

Our dearest friends are not necessarily
our most expensive ones.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
STOCK and GRAIN

farm 900 acres, all improvements, Is Under
cultivation. 54 miles from x. r. Price and
terms will interest you. Inquire HolIam Com
pany, Great Falls.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10

0IVeREIfIe0 Ear $50 ACRES decided
49, ~ WAND; $40 acres N. p
4. X. leased land; 800 acres under cultivation
good set buildings, good water; One mile from
school; on county road. Write for informa-
tion. Huntzberger-G ivens Co., CT. Falls. Mont.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10

BY the middle of May approximately 70
per cent of Montana's spring wheat had
been planted. according to reports from
county agricultural agents. West of the
mountains most of the crop was in and
in counties east Of the divide from sc
to 30 per cent Of the seeding had been
completed.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-06-10
THE LATE
PROBLEM
From Montana state College)

Nth from is to 20 per cen Of the
4 spring wheat acreage still I'M
w planted many farmers of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22

= Drive out Cue ~. to
Wisconsin Ave, north
to r st.. west TO 37th
ana north to houses: or
take Burleith bus to
attn st.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26
'SOUTHBOUND LISTING
 ON $. $. ALEUT|AN

Seattle-L. Nj. Pool, Bob Hatcher A. s. Foster, w. A. Fee, MT. and Mrs. 10. o. Thatcher, Mrs. c. H. Nicholson, Mrs. Janette l.. Shaw, MT. and Mrs w. B. Lawing, Mike Branch, H. T. Cottum, H. w. Fawcett, Pauline Mil Ter, A. w. Prun, B. Gorgason, J. A. Magill, A. A. Hyslop, R H. Graham, Grant Lesson, Ed Apple, J. F. Saun- ders, Allan F. Horning, R. Backman, w. Corey, John Nichalcik, Ande Bry- ant, Robt. Kleeman, J. B. Mertie, Jr., Ruth Holdiman, Miss D. M. Hedge, A. s. Hedge, Miss M. Ide Long, Mrs, N. B. Hudson, Mrs. Robt. Howard, .R. J. Sweeny, P. Schmidt, o. Twee- den, MT. and Mrs. NJ. E. Miller, J. Mcsweeny, MT. and Mrs. A. q. Tro- seth, Donald A. Morgan, Jas. H. Ha- mil, H. M. Hanson, Tracy K Dor sett, Ewen Gillis, Dr. H. c. Harper, Mrs. w. L. Pinkerton, Tom West, Leslie Houghton, B. Hanlon, E. Nc Alister, Bert Wilbery, J. Sullivan, Jas. T. Howie, J. c. Presley, R. 0. Sartin, Theodore Gardner, L. Bord- anger, Clair Altree, A. McIvor, John F. Baurgeois, Everett Miller, A. s. Hedge.
 Latouche-Park Olsen, B. Anger man, Chas. Hawthron, J. c. Phillips, George Ray, August Jundunlen.
 Cordova-Emma A. Rehn, Frank c. Douglas, Mrs. D. L. Barr, Dalton L. Barr, Paul H. Doyle, L. F. Kent, c. E. Beatley, Perry A. Cole, c. H. Phillips, P. T. Rowe, Florence Hu- bank, Pete Hawrratz, John Koznik.
 Valdez-A. Anderson.
 Juneau-Mrs. Chas. Hawthorn, S. Harkson, Albert Anderson, Ed Nuel- Ter, John Gibson, Martin Kothe, John w. Jennings.
 Ketchikan-Madlyn Lamont.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26
 REDoNDo GOES WEST

The s. s. Redondo, of the A. s. s. Co.,, which laid in port the greater DOT tion of the past week awaiting the ar rival from the South of the steamer Aleutian, left for the Westward yester day afternoon. It is stated the Redon- do will not return to port until the lat ter part of this week as large fish cargo is awaiting her at various ports.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

Serve FRYES BABY BEEF and ,e assured your guests will enjoy it.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26
PAGE SEVEN
FINE RAILROAD JOB

At Hueston, on the Alaska Railroad, a large crew of men are filling in the approach to the three-quarter of mile approach, Seward arrivals report. A large steel span is also going in. But in the filling remarkably fine piece of work is being accomplished, it is said, for the course of the river, un- der the bridge, has been altered.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26
BROTHERHOODS MET

The railroad conductors and engine men brotherhoods held a meeting in Anchorage several days ago for the purpose, tis said, to straighten some sort of difficulty which recently took. place on the line No authentic news has been divulged, as far at The Gate way is informed.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26
NO SNOW ON LINE

The coming winter may be the year of the big snow, but not so, according reports arriving in Seward Saturday
 At no place on the Alaska Railroad did passengers on the train see the slightest indication of snow, not even in the mountains. This, from Fair banks to Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26
STARR DUE TONIGHT

According to a local report yester- day, the s. s. Starr, Captain Johansen, is due to arrive in port this evening from Bristol Bay and Westward ports. The report said that the steamer was in bad blow yesterday in the vicini- ty of Kanatak which delayed her in making port yesterday.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26
LAYING MANY TIES

Four large gangs of railroad men have been active all summer on the northern divisions laying thousands of ties, local arrivals report. Not only on those divisions but all over the line this work has been carried for ward throughout the summer season and is still continuing, they say.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

At Eagle River, an Alaska Railroad crew has completed a big filling job with the exception of laying on the surfacing. This will be done as soon as the fill has settled.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

Among the southbound passengers on the s. s. Aleutian, was MT. Ewen Gillis, a member of the Anchorage High School teaching staff last year MT. Gillis spent the sumner in the Willow creek district.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

The Alaska Railroad has just com pleted the erection of a steel span over the Eklutna River but the fill is not yet completed, it is reported by arrivals in town Saturday.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

At the present writing a railroad crew, in charge of Jack Hansen, are engaged in erecting a steel span a. cross Birchwood Creek, at Birchwood.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

Anchorage arrivals bring word to Seward that among the new stock holders in the Anchorage Times are two of the largest officials of the road.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

The finest Safety Razor ID the worl at S15. Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

Fresh killed local chickens. Car stems Packing Company.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

R.. J. Sommers, territorial highway engineer, was among the arrivals in Seward Saturday from Juneau.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-26

Incense and Incense Burners. Schal lerer's Alaska Shop.
Evening star., 1927-12-13
BROCK AND SCHLEE PLAN
FLYING TEST TOMORROW

DAYToNA BEACH. Fla, Decenr
Der 13 R. Edward F. Schlee and
William s. Brock today set about
fueling and provisioning their mono.
plane before hopping off at dawn to-
morrow for IAN attempt to set new
standards for sustained flying.
The record they seek to break is
that of two German aviators. Cor.
nelius Edzard and Johann Rlsticz,
who remained aloft for So hours and
% minutes.
The flyers believe that they can
carry sufficient gasoline to keep them
in the air for go hours. at least. NJ
radio. parachutes, nor any unneces-
sary equipment will be carried that
would add weight to the ship
David B. Strothers Of Washington,
d. c., official representative Of the
National Aeronautical Association,
has arrived with the instruments
that will record the time the aviators
are in the air.
Evening star., 1927-12-13
REALTY MEN HERE TESTIFY DAY
ASKED ABOUT KERN'S MORTGAGE
Browne Says Sinclair Official Sought Data
on Jurors Property and MADE 1t
Clear" Why.

Two local real estate men testified
today at the Sinclair-Burns contempt
proceedings that Henry Mason Day,
vice president of the Sinclair Ex-
ploration Co., had obtained data from
their office during the Teapot Dome
trial relative to a mortgage on the
home of John p. Kern of 1913 North
Carolina avenue northeast. one of the
jurors under surveilla nee.
This testimony tends to substan-
tiate one of the principal charges
made by the Government in citing
the six respondents for contempt of
court in connection with the shadow
ing that brought about the Teapot
Dome mistrial. Somewhat to the sur
prise of all concerned, United States
Attorney Peyton Gordon avoided ask
ing the two witnesses what reason Mr.
Day had given them in applying for
information regarding the incum.
brance on the jurors home.
The two witnesses were Britton A.