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Page Eight THE HARDIN TRIBUNE -HERALD Friday, Aug. 14, 11125. tATTLE MARKET 'MEASURE STATE FARM AND LOVESTOCK WAR ON RODENTS' AND ITS COST , (From Montana State 'College) D URING the fiscal year ending July 1, Montana spent 876.000 in controlling rodent pests— ground squirrels and prairie dogs— and by this timely work saved a loss estimated at $375,000, according 0. E. Stephl, rodent control leader for the state. Approximately 90 tons of strychnine treated grain was used in the poisining campaigns and near- ly 10,000 farmers assisted in the dis- tribution of the poison. In Valley county alone 13.000 pounds of poison bait was used with the assistance of 700 farmers. Mr. Stephl advises that modern farming methods and the increase of cultivated land provide excellent op- portunities for the increase of ground squirrels and for that reason eradi- cation campaigns are more import- ant than ever. While the effort to control rodents has increased in re- cent years it has not been suffi- cient to keep pace with the increase in Vie pests with the result that with the exception of the prairie dog, the more prominent species of rodents in the state are on the increase. Of the different kinds of ground squirrels with which Montana farm- ers must contend, Mr Stephl says: \The Columbian ground squirrel is our largest species of ground squir- rel and the worst rodent pest we have to deal with in western Mon- tana. They are an aggressive species and more difficult to control than any other of our rodents. They are usually folind - 111The biü4hy or open timber country of higher elevations. During recent. years, however, they are showing an increaseing tenden- cy to move farther and farther out of the hills into the plains country. In tpis movement they are displac- ing the Richardson squirrel, a much easier rodent to control. \No outstanding poison bait for destroying this species has yet been developed. In the case of all other harmful rodents and birds in Mon- tana satisfactory results are obtain- ed by following the Biological Sur- vey methods. As concerns the Col- umbian squirrel, however, there are a number of formulas in use, none of them entirely satisfactory. At the present time the use of calsium cyanide is increasing in the Colum- bian squirrel belt. Although this method of destroying squirrels is ex- pensive, very good results are being obtained where the material is used properly. In this connection it was formerly thought that calcium cya- nide was entirely safe to use among live stock. Recently, however, sheep and cattle have been killed by the 2 Gra zing Tracts Bordering LOLO NATIONAL FOREST 25,000 ACRES and 10,000 ACRES AT $ 3 PER ACRE Splendid grass, water, bronze and shade. Rae a southern slope giving early pasture. Railroad spur touches the land. Terms: 10 per cent down, balance divided Into 10 yearly payments. BLACKFOOT LAND DEVELOPMENT CO. Drawer 1590. Miesoula. Mont. SOUR -SHOT TIMER Thi• Mawr will atart your car or tractor easy in the coldest weath- er. The reason Is the ground cor- onet does not net ore through any titled bearings but Is grounded .ois the tinter mime and (-outset points are not nseving whew' Is contact. Silver also 'tops •p the current. Tinning devises that ground on cant abaft aro bound to give a poor spark. If any. when cold and en I. thick. The SHUR-SHOT Is well worth many times its present prise to soy Ford owner. It is durable and scientifleally eoestrier- mod. We guarantee it to loot the lira of any Ford motor ear or trac- tor. Pries 1113. 1 0 0 . Year, garage can supply roe. S. 0. NUSTY11, Distributor ansm 11......111=1.1 111111 . 9 10110.110141910 glostaais material in the it:tter Root valley. The calcium cyanide attracts the stock as does common salt. They paw the material out of the burrows and lick up the flakes A possible solution to the problem is to ascer- tain that the stock is not salt -hun- gry before treating the burrows. 'in addition to being a difficult squirrel to poison, the Columbian squirrel is found in those parts of Montana where cultivated fields. due to topography, are necessarily small. The situation is one of many small fields surrounded by large areas that are squirrel infested. \In addition to the damage done to growing crops and range grasses. the Columbian squirrel is the great- est factor to consider in the spread of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The life history of the spotted fever tick shows clearly the part this species plays in the spread of the disease in the Bitter Root valley. \Of all our destructive rodents the Richardson ground squirrel ranges over the greatest area. In addition to the usual injury which they do they have also learned to dig up new- ly planted corn in those areas of Montana where corn growing has been introduced. A single animal can materially cut down the stand of corn. \These rodents are easy to poison at any time during the active sea- son. It is necessary for Montana farmers to tolerate losses from this source. The bait we recommed is entirely effective and the cost of protection is but a small part of the savings accomplished. \Prairie dogs, because of their habit of living together in densely populated towns, is the most des- ctive uf lal rodents izttheareas which they inhabit. Over -grazing is brought about by tOO many dogs trying to feed on too few acres. Ac- conding to government experts, 32 prairie dogs consume as much as a sheep and 250 as much as a cow. The figures refer to the amount the ani- mals actually eat and not what they destroy. In Montana it is estimated that on the average they destroy 50 per cent of the vegetation on the land they occupy. It is apparent that they become very serious com- petitors with live stock. \The eradication of prairie dogs is one usre way of providing addit- ional range for live stock. They are the easiest to destroy of any of our rodents and can be done away with for all time at small expense. Of all our Montana rodents the prairie dog is the only one that is losing the fight for existence. The area occu- pied by these pests is decreasing year- ly. Old-timers report there are only one-half to one-third as many dogs as when they' came to the country. Some of them report a 76 per cent decrease. Little complaint is heard of prairie dogs damage to cultiva- ted crops. They are easy to destroy with poison grain and are not toler- ated about cultivated fields. Their damage in Montana is largely con- fined to the range. Unlike our other rodents, of economic importance, prairie dogs are unable to hold their own when people come to occupy and use their country.\ GALLERY ACCEPTS CLARK ART GIFT FAMOUS COLLECTION OF TREAS- URES TO BE HOUSED IN WASHINGTON, D. C. Corcoran Museum Plans Construc- tion of New Wing to Accomodate Pictures, Paintings and Windows of Late Montana Senator Valued I at $3,000,000. The celebrated art collection of ; the late Senatoi William A. Clark, ! refused by the Metropolitan muse - urn of New York, has been accept- ed by the Corcoran Art gallery of Washington D. C. The trustees of the gallery, which was named as an alternate legatee by the senator, have voted unanimously to receive the collection under the conditions laid down in the will. It was because of these conditions, in- cluding a stipulation that the large collection of almost priceless paint - Inge, tapestries, rugs and other works of art, be preserved intact and housed separately from all other exhibits that the Metropolitan, mu- seum declined to accept the collec- tion. A new wing of the Corcoran gallery, which Is located in the Mall, a block from the White House, will be constructed for that purpose. Charles A. Platt of New York, who designed the Frear Art gallery here, has been commissioned as the archi- tect. An announcement today by gallery • facials said that \early construction of this extension is made possible by the generosity of friends of the gal- lery,\ but did not name the donors. The art objects gathered together in his New York home by the former Montana senator is regarded as one of the most notable in the country. Connoisseurs disagree as to their monetary value, but estimates gen- erally have run to about $3.000,000. The paintings alone number 200, including 22 Corota and many works by Cazin. Monticelli, Rembrandt, Ti- tian, Raphael, Van Dyck and other masters. The other articles of par- ticular value include stained glass windows of the thirteenth and six- teenth centuries and much antique furniture. For more than 10 years Senator Clark was a trustee of the Corcoran gallery and in 1921 gave the institu- tion $100,000. The ansas supreme court has de tiled thb,right of the state, through its public ervice commission, to fix a minimu wage jar women indus- trial workers. About Farming (From Montana State College) (From Montana State College.) Farmers of Phillips county have shipped in a carload of pure bred Holstein dairy cows. The car con- sisted of 10 cows. 13 heifers and three bulls. This shipment was a part of the live stock standardi7a - tion movement in the country, the Holsteins being preferred on the irri- gated farms. Farmers have express- ed a preference for dual purpose c.it- tle of the milking Shorthorn type in the dry land areas. O 0 Dates for the corn variety test fields days in Stillwater county have been set for September 10-12. At this time corn growers of the county will visit the various test plots that are being grown to compare the results of different varieties and dif- ferent cultural methods. The dates have been set just before seed corn picking time so that the observations may be made when the corn is ma- ture. * * * The cow testing club at Sidney has been in operation for three months and members are highly pleased with the results. The milk samples are brought in by farmer members once a month and tested by a local cream- ery. Herd records are kept at the county extension office. • * 0 The Custer County Poultry Im- provement Association will hold its annual poultry show at Miles City December 8-10, according to a re- cent decision at a meeting of the association. It is planned to make the Miles _City show one of the lead- ing poultry exhibits in eastern Mon- tana. * * The tri-county Boys and Girls Camp was held at Fort Assiniboine July 20-24. The counties of Chou- teau, Hill and Blaine cooperated in conducting the camp. County agents and Smith -Hughes agricultural in- structors of the three counties were in charge of the camp. . 4, More than 4000 magpies were kill- ed in the organized campaign against these pests in Blaine county. The campaign was conducted in the form of a contest among boys and girls, the one killing the most magpies winning a prize of $8, second prize was $6 third prize $4, fourth prize MAN AND WOMAN ON WALKING TOUR OUT TO WALIC 50,000 MILES; ONE FOURITH OF DISTANCE RE- MAINS UNCOMPLETED Cannot Ask for Rides But May Ac- cept Them, and Must Earn Their Way As They Go; in Jail in Mexi- co; Without Food in Death Valley. In jail in Mexico for carrying a pistol and camera, three days with- out food and water in Death Val- ley, California—these have been among the near tragedies of the 50.000 mile hike being made by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Baxter of Min- neapolis, who reached Great Falls a few days ago after covering 41,- 521 miles of the distance they must travel to win $10,000. One condi- tion is that the 1 cent they had when they began their exploit in 1921 they must have when they finish. But except for the wrath of the Mexicans and the treachery of Death valley, when in their desperation im- agination painted before them oasis of fair verdure and great lakes and mighty streams, the adventure has been a pleasant one, Mr. Baxter says. As proof of this he shows three books containing the autographs of great men and great women—the late President Harding, governors of states, notables in the professions and arts, and those of physical prowess such as Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons. Great Falls Stock, Corn and Beet Show Comes in October Corn, sugar -beets and livestock will be the outstanding divisions of the third annual North Central Montana Corn and Livestock to be held at Great Falls, October 8-11 and $3,000 in prizes will be distributed to the place -winners according to the pre- mium list that has just been issued. The livestock division will include fat stock classes in cattle and swine and registered dairy stock of the six leading breeds. Not to be outdone by their elders, the members of the boys' and girls' clubs in central Montana will com- pete for an attractive list of prizes offered to winners in the ninth an- nual boys' and girls' club fair which will be held in connection with the show • Farmers, stockgrowers and club members in Cascade, Teton, Choteau, Ponders, Judith Basin and northern Lewis and Clark county are eligible to enter their products in the ex- hibition. Premium lists and entry blanks may be secured from L. E. Jones, Secretary, Great Falls, or from any of the county agents in the coun- ties named. A feature of the last day of the show will be a general farmers meeting at the Montana Livestock Pavilion at which address- es will be delivered by noted agri- cultural speakers. and bring back the original penny. So Mr. and Mrs. Baxter started. They carry 65 pounds in addition to food, he carrying 40 pounds and she 26. They have two waterproof sleep- ing bags, blankets, a mosquito tent and cooking utensils. In addition to the autograph books, the hikers have four books contain- ing the postmark of every town in the United States where they have an - d - Mrs. Baxter were SWPped—nearly 8,1700 postmarkS. Great Falls the past week camp- ing at the tourist park. They left for Helena, where if Governor J. E. Erickson is home, they hope to add his signature to the list of dis- tinguished names of the United States and Canada. Their trail has been a long one— every state in the Union. old Mexico, Cuba, Canada, and now south again, for \We were caught in 27 below zero weather last winter but don't intend to next winter.\ Mr. Baxter remarked. Their trail from the cap- ital will be to Misaoula, where a war buddy of Mr. Baxter's lives. Then they turn to the geysers of Yellow- stone, then to Florida. Back in 1921, Mr. Baxter. a World war veteran, was in the government hospital in Washington, D. C. The $2 and fifth prize $1. The recent- doctor allotted him six months more ly organized Lions Club of Chinook of life, but suggested that outdoor cooperated in the campaign and bf- life might bring some relief. A friend fered the prizes. Boys not winning made the proposal that the veteran any of the prizes received one cent a bird for their trouble. • * * Tillage implement demonstrations were held at Egan and Spring Creek communities in Flathead county last month. Following the demonstra- tions several farmers expressed the intention of testing out small plots of winter wheat planted with the furrow drill during the coming win- ter. * • • Test plots of field peas and oats in Lincoln county are showing up well according to reports from farm- ers of the county. These tests were started to determine the possibili- ties of such a combination for forage purposes. Farmers who have ob- served the good results so far ob- tained are confident that the peas and oats combination will help solve the live stock feed problem in many parts of the country. * • 4 The women of the farms and rur- al communities of Carbon county are selecting their programs of work for the late summer and fall season. At Washoe, Bearcreek. Belfry, Bridger, Luther, Roscoe, Joliet and Fromberg the women have selected the Exten- sion Service clothing project for their work. Ploys and girls canning clubs have been started at Bearcreek, Brid- ger, Joliet and Fromberg. * 4> Nutrition classes at Laurel with 31 children enrolled are meeting with good results. Starting with 28 un- der weight children in the spring, by the end of June the number had been reduced to 10. A similar class at East Laurel with 29 members had 24 children under weight at the start and only 10 by the end of June. At Laurel the children made an aver- age gain of 4 1-2 pounds and at East Laurel the average gain was 5 1-4 pounds. Miss Annie J. Cannon. an astro- nomer at the Harvard university ob- servatory, is the discoverer of 200 variable stars. NEW INVENTION Lost Art In perfect foot ronsfort re- stored. a Ith Perforated !Auditor Insoles. worn In shoes, Rose the feet, body sad nerves, constantly stupplylog the change of air under palm • foot with el ery step, allowing tie fere to beastlier mere freely—required la maleitaining healthy feet itelleies lb. polo of Corse. Bunions and tolionses, grodusliv correct- ing many foot troubles. *see tried. always used. They satIsf, bold by dealers, or sent direct postpaid. 50.c pair money order. Mate six., men or women. Address— Perforated Insole Mfg. Co. Montana. flub alltver F Registered Stock guaranteed t• Breed Tree to Type and Cole. Montana's Oldest Farm. JACOB I Pox ''''' \'mt . ' . Tam Most OXES walk 50,000 miles in seven years; he was not to ask for rides but might accept them; he was to earn his way AY FEVER No \cure\— but welcome relief from night distress may be had by applying Vick s at bedtime—elso by inhaling vapors at frequent intervals. ICKS VAPORUB Geer 17 Minima .lar• Uaiti Tomb One pair of shoes usually lasts them a year. In Great Falls Friday they had their footwear resoled, and they are now ready to hit the trail. The farthest they have walked in a day is 49.5 miles. They make about four miles an hour on cool days, three miles an hour on hot days. When Mr. and Mrs. Baxter first hit the 50,000 -mile trail, he weighed 117 pounds, she 113; he now weights 161 and she 138. NNW_ MONTANA FARMERS How to get the Highest Price for your Grain at the least expense. BILL IT TO MoCAULL DINSMORE CO., at Minneapolis or Duluth Sales Supervised by the Minnesota Rail- road and Warehouse Commission and the I'. S. department of Agriculture. Returns Guaranteed by Fidelty Bond for $60.000.00 Filed with the Railroad and warehouse Commission of Minuesata Write for free booklet giving instructions Lions regarding direct shipments. (Chicago Stork Yards.) Charles 0. Robinson & company says the Chicago market is ruling fairly steady on range steers and cows. Their report on a recent day's transactions on the Chi- cago market as follows: \One load of Montana steers, averaging 1250 lbs. sold at 10.25. three loads handy, Montana, dehorned steers weighing 1,00$ lbs. sold at $10.10: 141 head of Montana's averaging 1125 Ito. sold at 09.35; seven cora of doubled wInteder, Wyoming Texan., av- eraging 1165 his. at 9.70; 23 dehorned. Neb- raska \Sand Hill' steers averaging 1152 lbs. at 110.00; 39 head, averaging 1169 lbs. at $9.75; 203 head averaging 1189 lbs. at $9.40; 114 head dehorned steers averaging 1037 lbs. at $9.00; one good dehorned steer out of same shipment, weighing 1460 at $12.00; 46 fair dehorned steers, average 1069 lbs. at 8.85; 62 horned cows, two thirds finish- ed average 1036 lbs. at $6.25, \From now on, In all probability, grass will cure nicely and this should harden cattle In flesh, make them Jbr.tpk less and sell tp much better adva age. \WI look for a splendid mar et on fat steers) and cows all season, it kooks now as if we would have 50 per cent ess fed .attle during the next three 1i1uth and believe buyers will have to depen upon fat range cattle for the bulk of their supplies during that time.\ Mr. Robinson says he looks for a sized run of cattle shipments from Men- taua in She near future. Wears Hat for 31 Years. The world's record for wearing one hat continuously has been establish- ed, it is believed, by August Bierman, one of the first ranch owners in the Little Blackfoot valley near Deer Lodge. Mr. Bierman has worn his hat for 31 years. Since its purchase in 1894 the hat has been in and out of style at least 20 times. The head- gear was originally black in color, but time has had its effect on its hue. The silk band which held the hat in shape disappeared several years ago and has been replaced by a heavy cord. The brim has narrow- ed down with wear and has lost its usefullness as a sun shade. Though the hat is somewhat decrepit, it still serves its owner, who would not part with his possession for one of thelatest fititiloiTs in heattlWear.131et - - man thinks the hat will last him at least five years msre. - He is not ii the market for any late patterns in hats and a salesman would meet with utmost discouragement in try- ing to promote a sale. Queen Victoria of Spain is known as the. best -dressed woman of Euro- pean royalty. NewFinlen m H o O nta T E N rep Butte ; with all outside rooms. Rates $2.00 and up. Roll Films Developed, 10c Glossy Prints. 3c to 5c eash The Art Foto Co. 122 W. Maln St., Mandan, N. D. •••• OULTRY WANTED We are In the market every day for live chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. Highest market prices paid, accord- ing to quality on day of arrival. Montana Meat and Commission Co., Butte, Montana. VACCINATE DURING ANY WEATHER WITH Lederle Blackleg Aggressin, Safe 100 Per Cent One Dose, Costing 15 CENTS, Protects During Life. Aggressin Is approved by the Mlntana State Veterinary Department, United States Bureau of Animal Industry, all Veterinary Surgeons, hnd all cattle men who have used it. LEDERLE AGGRESSIN is the last wo,i1 in Black Leg Vaccination Mrs, E. M. Knowles, Helena, Montana, state distributor for LEDERLE VACCINICS, Aggressin, Anthrax Abortion, Hemorrhagic Septicaemia, Hog Cholera, White Scours—all preventative and curative Biologics. Suggest 5 to your Veterinary Surgeon the use of LEDERLE products. Aggressin in 107 20 and 50 -dose packages. Madam: You - will - be - delighted - at - the remarkable uniformity of this good flour Just think—a flour now that always acts the same way in your oven. ?Jo guesswork. Baking failures cut in half. Test it. See for yourself. You have a delightful surprise in store. In the first p1Pce —we make Rex Flour en- tirely from the choicest Montana wheat. Nothing less. It must be the highest protein wheat grown in the state and you know what that rrreans. Montana wheat has the greatest protein value of any wheat grown. Rex \flour is, therefore, 'a big carrier of strength and' energy. Tested at the mill to make your baking uniform. We test this amazingly good flour by baking with it ourselves. To be sure that every sack of Rex Flour will act in the same good way in your oven —whenever you bake. If you have never tried Rex do so today Royal Milling Co., Great Falls, Montana. REX •It. M. Cks. Our Direct Guarantee to You Order • sack todsy.Bske anything you like. If you are not astisfied that Ram is the most uniform flour you have ever baked with, return the unused portion to your dealer. He will give you back the full prioe you snaid.We will repay him. FLOUR Tested at the mill for roofer* &skies. Milled from highest protein Meadows hard grisame
