30 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
1
A county agent explains methods to improve sod bound meadows and hay lands. He recommends tillage with a disk harrow, seeding timothy, alsike clover, and brome grass, and cautions against seed loss when sowing on snow. Continuous flooding removes air from soil, reducing plant growth and yield.
Lincoln County fair to be held in Afton Wyoming on September 19 20 and 21 with large agricultural and livestock exhibits. Boys and girls Clubs of Star Valley will show work including pigs gardens and poultry. Races riding and other attractions planned. secretary listed for details. O L Dodson and A Davis Jr returned from Pyamid Oil camp in La Barge field.
The article suggests soil creation benefits from disking or harrowing old meadow lands. It recommends trying the practice on a small meadow section for a couple of years and observing the differences in soil quality and yield.
Chicago special reports a national wool convention September 11 12 at the Union Stock Yards Assembly Hall to promote wool farming in the Great Lakes and western states. It cites global shortages, historic growth of English wool, and US revival prospects led by American sheep raisers in a war impacted market.
County agricultural agent proposes forming a Green River Valley agricultural bureau in the Big Piney district to coordinate with the agent for seed, labor, cattle vaccination, and weed prevention. Ranchers would elect officers and work with the agent, meeting before visits to prepare topics and solutions for rancher needs.
Mr and Mrs George D Ross and daughters left Sunday for Rock Springs en route to Long Beach California. They were joined by Mrs Jesse Budd and Katherine, and by Mr and Mrs Jas P Jensen, Miss Cordice Hallett and Rev A Gordon Fawkes in a Burney truck. The Rosses travel with a trailer carrying camp necessities for easy stops. Friends in Piney valued their visit and hope it becomes annual. A crew works on the Mountain States telephone line between Big Piney and Kemmerer, resetting poles and rebuilding.
Bids for construction of a State Fish Hatchery building near Daniel Wyoming close September 20 1917. Contractor to supply all materials labor and transport. Plans available from Oscar Beck Big Piney or E D Key Daniel. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids. Ino J Lenihan State Fish Commissioner.
A report notes that the benefits to be derived by ranchers will surprise the most skeptical observers, highlighting unexpected advantages from the program.
Linotype Boosters enrolls with the State Bank of Big Piney to support printing operations. Community supporters rally to fund equipment and services for the local newspaper during a period of growth.
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