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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
7
The article advises timely harrowing of grain in dry areas to conserve moisture and destroy weeds. It details optimal timings for various crops including peas, alfalfa, flax, corn, potatoes, winter wheat, and rye, and notes equipment types and cautions for light, crusted, or wet soils. It emphasizes gradual, soil-friendly harrowing at growth stages to avoid plant damage.
Helena April 19 The state fair directors accepted Glen Curtiss offer to provide two biplanes and two operators, with Ely or McCurdy as the aviators. They raised the poultry premium by 666 and elected William Schoppy superintendent, plus a nursery for under fives and a livestock auction on the last two days. No auto races this year, with other amusements arranged.
At Beltmeier's Station Wash near Spokane J Don Alexander hatched 69 chicks from 73 eggs using a home built electrically powered incubator. He plans to incubate 1800 eggs once setup is complete and says the device costs under one dollar to attach to standard oil burners.
Teachers examinations will be held Friday and Saturday April 28 29 in Dillon Montana. Margaret Ross County Supt.
All accounts owed me not paid by January 1, 1911, will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. E T Brock, first class printing examiner.
Activity by backers of the Gilmore & Pittsburg railroad on its Salmon City to Lewiston extension grows with spring. The line’s western push, linked to Hill interests, targets the Salmon River region and a Lewiston connection from Armstead to Twin Bridges. Engineers travel to Whitebird district to finalize Salmon River survey details.
J D Waite, returning from Chicago, reports wool buyers are instructed not to pay more than fifteen cents for Montana wool. Dealers show willingness to buy at that rate, but the offer is declined. The London market remains steady, yet tariff worries keep buyers cautious, delaying firm commitments until next session or an extra session to clarify expectations.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduces white counterpanes to replace woolen blankets on Southwest Limited cars between Chicago and Kansas City. Blankets will be kept in reserve for cooler nights, aiming to boost comfort for sleeping car travelers during hot weather.
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