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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
2
The article outlines methods to save seed for potatoes amid high prices and shortages. It describes cutting cone shaped pieces from food potatoes, curing them, and planting seed with proper depth and spacing. It also notes alternative seed ends and the tradeoffs of using smaller planting pieces, plus soil preparation tips.
Standards for hard red, soft red, common white and white club are effective July 1 with all other types including spring wheats starting August 1, 1917. The issue outlines official grain quality measures for crop classification and trading.
Governor Stewart says Montana must boost grain output to aid national needs as Kansas warns of a poor crop. The new U S grain standards fix July and August effective dates for wheat classes and set dockage and grading rules. Montana aims to maximize spring wheat plantings despite a late start to plowing.
Farmers in North and South Dakota prepare soil as seeding starts. Red River valley expects normal start while some Dakota counties seed a week earlier than last year. Minnesota delays 10 days to two weeks due to heavy snowfall and wet fields. Montana seeding 2 weeks to a month late from heavy winter snow and late spring. Winter wheat reported in fine condition.
The Montana dairy sector has 17.775 million dollars invested and produces 11.252 million dollars worth of annual product. This reflects substantial capital and steady output in state dairy operations.
Diverse World in brief: New York Jewish regiment funding by Untermyer. London notes on government obligations. Roebling estate valued at 20 million split among four children. Prisoner counts, can production, revivals, hog prices, and espionage actions plus local notices from Milwaukee to Boston.
A deaf and mute person answered the question What is forgiveness by writing a reply: It is the odor which flowers yield when trampled upon. This terse statement reflects a poignant view on hurt and reconciliation.
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