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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
3
A column on soil cultivation and expected yields in horticulture, viticulture, and floriculture discusses practical tips, soil preparation, and crop optimization. It highlights methods for improving fertility, moisture management, and plant health across farm and garden practices.
Winter is best for eradicating pear blight by removing dead and windblown branches and burning debris. A thorough fall or early spring orchard cleaning aids next year, aided by Champaign Illinois horticultural exhibits showing apples and pears for student study. Indications point to peach orchards expanding in the Alleghany region with rail access to markets. Corn varieties show wide differences in size, rows, and kernels. notes from Sturtevant cover plant height and ear lengths. Kansas State experiments aim to raise field corn protein to improve stock feed.
Prof Hitchcock summarizes corn races in the United States and Mexico. He lists five major commercial races Dent Sweet Flint Popcorn Soft, with notes on origins distribution colors and peculiarities. A pod corn curiosity and ornamental varieties are also mentioned.
A Rhode Island Experiment Station report discusses selecting frost resistant beans to breed hardier plants. Trials in 1899 and 1900 showed some individuals survived cold snaps while others died, suggesting selection may yield varieties with improved frost tolerance.
Three year French experiments show selecting largest seeds boosts yield and vigor. Large seed plots mature earlier and outperform small seed plots, while separate trials indicate earliest maturing grains lead to six days difference between two concurrent crops.
The article describes three cattle feed classes by protein and carbohydrate ratios 1:10 1:5 and 1:2 and explains forming balanced rations. It notes nitrogen potash and phosphoric acid value per ton across feeds, with legumes richer and concentrated seeds much more valuable than grains, straws or hay.
R Benjamin Newhall argues that widespread cold storage will raise fall apple prices but lower profits for storers. He warns against storing bruised fruit and urges selective storage of varieties, noting infancy of the field and potential of liquefied air and carbonic acid gas as safer cooling methods.
An early heavy snow can reduce losses from fertilizer and help fields. Barn storage typically loses more than outdoor spreading, and winter manuring on moderate slopes or level land is generally safe any day except Sunday. Vermont Experiment Station Bulletin.
The text explains how feed components provide heat energy and support growth. Carbohydrates supply heat and fat, while protein replaces body waste and supports milk yields. Fat yields more heat than carbohydrates, and fat in feed is not directly added as fat. A balanced diet requires definite proportions of protein, carbohydrates, and ash to meet specific production goals.
Analysts estimate the southern cotton crop will yield 500 million dollars in cotton and seed and 100 million dollars in oil earnings this season. The text also notes warnings about distrustful voices and betrayal.
From Port of Spain Jan 23 dispatches report Venezuela grips the Bermeuz Asphalt company amid demands for restitution of one million dollars. Insurgents win a battle near Guira as authorities count on Western reluctance to intervene. The Orinoco company loses steamers and British and American interests face seizures and fear of expulsions.
Mary BE Lease filed for divorce in Sedgwick County District Court Wichita Kansas charging Charles I Lease with gross neglect of duty for more than twelve years failing to support her and their family or provide ordinary necessities. An affidavit from New York accompanies the petition and a waiver from Mr Lease shows no contest.
Prof Elisha Gray of Chicago died suddenly in Newtonville while on the street Neu ralgia of the heart is listed as the cause He was a leading electrical inventor and helped perfect submarine signalling and devices like the telautograph and speaking telephone He was associated with Arthur J Mundy in early telegraph innovations and Bell patent disputes
The Navy Department reduced battleship specifications by about 80000 dollars and offered Newport News and Bath shipyards 3,599,000 dollars each for one sheathed battleship. The offer has been verified.
The czar orders 12 099 winter garments distributed to Pekin paupers as famine worsens in the capital. Cairo dispatches note a rising plague throughout Asia Minor amid growing food shortages.
The Japanese government will raise at least 22,000,000 yen through new taxes to support military operations in China. Tokyo will maintain a force of 10,000 men and twelve warships deployed in the theatre. The Athenian reports the decision reaching Japan.
Winona Minn Jan 23 Stephen P. Gage a Green Bay road conductor fell from a freight car at Arcadia losing both legs and dying within minutes He resided in Winona Minnesota.
The Allanne Steamer Corean sailing from Liverpool to Philadelphia via St Johns has returned to Greenock after its steering gear failed.
Early morning fire at H. M. Hendrickson’s frame hardware store in Fessenden caused a dynamite powder explosion that shattered glass within half a block. Tinsmith John Smith escaped with severe burns to hands and face. Wells County Bank and Hunt’s Meat Market sustained minor damage. Estimated loss about 6000 dollars with 3000 dollars insured.
Tracy Minnesota January 23 1930 Irish farmer Thomas Connors six miles south of town died in a snow drift near his Murray county home. He had left Currie intoxicated Tuesday. Search parties scoured the country as the body was found without shoes or an overcoat. Connors was among Murray counties oldest residents.
Fire at the Commercial House hotel in Kewanee Illinois destroyed the building early today and killed three men. An explosion in the kitchen fed the blaze and blocked stair exits as guests rushed to windows and were forced to jump or be carried to safety. Three women were rescued and twenty other guests escaped with no insurance coverage. Loss estimated at $1,000.
The mining camp of Wickes near Helena was burned. The fire began in Herman Freyler’s general store and spread to frame buildings in the gulch. Freyler lost about 8890 with 2500 insured. George Scarf the saloonkeeper lost 1500 with 1000 insured. Total damage around 12000.
Reported Jan 23 from Helena Montana describes a rich ore strike at the Kenwood mine west of Helena. The vein runs eight feet wide at 106 feet depth with assays of 31 percent copper eight dollars gold and two ounces silver. Owners refused a flattering offer and hopeful they may find another Anaconda.
George McDermott assistant cook at the Sauntry Kaine lumber camp in Barnum Minnesota was thawing dynamite when it exploded. He died instantly with his body riddled by buckshot like wounds. The body will be sent to his former home in Canada.
A blaze at the Eagle Horseshoe works in South Milwaukee wiped out the nine inch mill sixteen inch mill office and copper with losses pegged at 150000 though the ten inch mill was saved and 30000 in finished horse shoes burned. cause unknown.
Winona Minnesota January 23 Mr J H Turzinski connected with the hospital corps now stationed at Matanzas Cuba is home on a two month furlough He says there is little business opportunity for Americans there unless they have money as they cannot compete with the Cubans in labor
Gov Van Sant appoints Fred C Schiffman of St Paul as chief inspector of the state. Schiffman is a leader among St Pauls young Republicans. The post carries an estimated salary of 26000 dollars a year.
Seattie, Wash Jan 23. News via steamer Alki from Juneau Jan 10 reports terrific storms along the South Alaska coast. The White Pass and Yukon railway has been blocked for days though no shipping damage is reported.
Fire destroyed the twenty ton cyanide plant at Ragged Top in Lead and associates ownership. The plant valued at 10000 with 2500 insurance was among the Hills best performing sites.
Canton South Dakota January 23 A E Linn editor of the Dakota Farmers Leader and son of Col Arthur Linn commandant of the soldiers home at Hot Springs is dying from a laudanum dose he took.
Riddled with bullets, Handsome Elk, a noted Sioux, was killed by seven Indian policemen sent to bring him to the agency. They opened fire from ambush after Elk had previously shot a policeman and served time in prison.
Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin January 23 The Smith-Bassford company's mercantile establishment was destroyed by fire with a loss of 23000 dollars partly insured.
Carrie Nation and three WCTU members wreck two Wichita saloons in ten minutes. They used concealed hatchets to smash plate glass, broke showcases and slots, then confronted a saloon keeper with a revolver before police intervened. Nation vowed more wrecking at noon.
Baltimore reports the Maryland legislature will meet in an extra session late February or early March. The aim is to disfranchise about 35,000 illiterate voters, including 30,000 black voters, by altering election laws to remove ballot emblems and abolish fixed ticket spots for sect candidates. Republicans call it unconstitutional.
Washington reports the Scorpion remains at La Guayra after countermanded orders to go to Guanaco. She is preparing to depart for Curacao to coal and await further instructions.
Burglars broke into the private bank of Rushing and Son in Walnut Springs Texas on January 23 and stole about $3,000. The safe and vault were wrecked, indicating forceful entry.
London January 23 The Washington correspondent for the Daily Mail states it is practically certain that Great Britain will accept the senate amendments to the Hay Pauncefote treaty.
Stockholm reports Ming Oscar of Sweden and Norway resumes government leadership after illness. The crown prince Gustave redrive relinquishes the regency at yesterday’s council of state.
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