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Newspaper

Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1913

Page

6

Montana Can Boost Farm Wealth with Sugar Beet Rotation

Agricultural economist Truman G. Palmer argues Montana can lift yields on wheat oats rye barley corn and potatoes by adopting Germany’s sugar beet rotation system. He cites Germany’s higher per acre outputs, compares 1919 potential profits, and warns against tariff removal hindering beet adoption in Montana.

Montana Union T. J. Walsh Truman G. Palmer United States Europe Mr. Palmer Germany Ohio California Dilliacs Montons United

Diversified Rotations Boost Yields On University Farm

The Experiment Station at University Farm St Paul shows a five year rotation with diversified farming and manure keeps productivity high and profits steady. Wheat 26.6 bushels at five year rotation vs 20.6 three year and 18.6 continuous cropping. hay 3.9 vs 2.9 and 1.73 tons. corn 60.8 vs 45.2 and 26.4 bushels.

University Farm St. Paul Stubbie

Organize better farming through extension and research

Agricultural schools and experiment stations have made progress under existing laws and lawmakers seek broader permanent scientific foundations. The Page and Lever bills would connect farmers with research and education, ensuring steady access to advice and help as agriculture drives national prosperity. The Kansas Farmer notes spavin causes as hereditary predisposition, strain from violent movements, and riding colts at too young ages.

Congress Kansas

The Literary Rivals. Hugo and the Dumases in Comic Clash

A humorous scene recounts Victor Hugo’s vanity and a dinner-table clash with the Dumas father and son. Hugo jealously questions who is “the greatest romancer” while the elder Dumas calmly asserts his own wit and culinary boast.

Victor Hugo Dumases A. F. Davidson France Dumas Dumas the Elder Monsieur Hugo

A Cheap Marine Telescope

A simple home built marine telescope uses four pieces of quarter inch board two feet by sixteen inches with a glass panel held by brass tacks. Sealing wax stops light leaks and the glass end is submerged two to three inches in water for viewing. The design echoes the principle of more complex underwater glasses used near Catalina islands gardens.

Catalina Islands Christian Herald

Farmer Auto Practical Machine to Reach Markets Soon

The article argues autos will become common on farms as costs fall. It notes demand from farmers for affordable machines, predicts a $350 model may replace pricier autos, and cites quick delivery of calves and produce to distant markets. It compares autos with box wagons and highlights expanded markets for farmers who own autos.

Soaking Salt Fish Techniques

The article explains two methods to refresh salt mackerel. Placing the skin side down causes salt to settle on the skin, while skin side up allows soaking water to dilute the salt, leaving the fish properly freshened.

Church Directory Notice for Rev Lucas Engelstad

Pastor Lucas G. Engelstad leads services at Big Timber with Sunday School every Sunday at 10 am. Attendances invited and directed to join worship and instruction at the church weekly.

Lucas G. Engelstad Big Timber

Scholar Evans Claims Timeless Era In Parliament

The Melbourne scholar Dr Evans, a witty member of parliament, aged and joked about by colleagues as belonging to Queen Anne’s era. During a speech he quips that he did know Queen Anne, asserting that he is contemporary with all time.

Evans Pariament Melbourne Queen Anne

Sunday School at First Congregational Church

Sunday School opens at 10 a m with welcome extended to all attendees.

First Congregational Church

Rector Announces Regular Services and Sunday School

Rev. G. W. G. VanWinkle notes morning and evening services on the first and third Sundays each month. Sunday school meets every Sunday at 10 a.m.

G. W. G. VanWinkle

Going to an Expert

A butcher answers a tele phone to a shrill girl asking where grandpa's liver is. The girl explains she must apply a hot flannel because the folks are out and she needs the liver location. The exchange ends with the butcher addressing Bessie as Mr. Wilson.

Mr. Wilson Bessie

St Pauls Methodist Church Reed Point Schedule

Sunday school each Sunday at 10 a m Epworth League at 7 p m worship 11 a m second fourth fifth Sundays and every Sunday evening at 7 80 prayer meeting Thursday evenings St Pauls Methodist Church Reed Point divine worship first and third Sundays 10 30 a m and 8 p m on Saturdays preceding these dates

Epworth League St. Paul's Methodist Church Reed Point

Patience and Hustle Spotlight a Strained Marriage

A Detroit Free Press fragment shows a husband praising patience while his wife urges him to earn more. She vows to provide patience for the family if he will only supply the hustle. The exchange highlights economic pressures and gender expectations in the era.

Detroit Free Press

Christian Science Services Notice

Sunday service 10 a m and Wednesday prayer meeting 8 pm at 50 Andernot Street, South M E Building. Everyone welcome.

Andernot St

Mass Schedule for Rev. Father Joseph Biaere

Mass services led by Rev. Father Joseph Biaere every third Saturday of each month at 0 a.m. The notice notes a regular monthly rhythm and specifies the early hour for attendance.

Father Joseph Biaere

Northern Pacific Time Card Details Train Numbers and Times

Short excerpt shows Northern Pacific schedule with trains and times. Lists North Coast Limited 1 118 pm No. 3 Northern Pacific Express 2:25 am Western Express Puget Sound Express 10:10 pm Eastbound North Coast 2 Eastbound Atlantic Express 4 am Eastern Express Mississippi Valley Express 5:03 pm includes routing via Helena and Butte.

North Coast Limited Northern Pacific Express Western Express Puget Sound Express North Coast Atlantic Express tNo Eastern Wxxpress Miss. Valley Express

Borrowing Trouble in Divorce Suit

A Houston Post snippet notes a man anxious since his wife filed for divorce with a colleague predicting she will likely win. The remark frames personal strain amid legal action without further details.

Houston Post

Judicious Silence Praised Over Harsh Truth

A maxim notes that prudence and charity outweigh blunt honesty. The saying from De Sales emphasizes restraint and tact in speech to avoid needless harm while conveying truth.

de Sales

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the Farmer’s Auto Richard Burton Church Directory Lutheran Church St. Mark's Church First Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas Clarkson Christian Science Society St. Joseph’s Church Noing East Helena Vin Butte Professional Directory Attorney AT Law Charles W. Campbell Brownlee Building R. S. Steiner Attorney-At-Law Probate and Commercial Law Abstracts Skillman & Bailey F. M. Lamp Abstracts and Insurance Liebel A. P. O'Leary Big Timber Hospital DR. D. Claiborn Richard Stanley G. Reed Brammer’s Bakery Grand Hotel DR. M Barr A. K. Wearne DR. R. M. Wolf The Science A. T. Still M.S M. D D. O Kirksville, MO Bell A. D. Knowles D. VY. S Livingston, Montana B. J. Klein Hesselink James W. Whitfield South Main Street Livingston Bell Phone H. Marsh Big Timber, Montana Sixth Ave Bramble St George
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