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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
2
Agriculturists report that plowing seven inches deep on July 15 yields the highest average for wheat, about six bushels more per acre than late plowing, with disking after harvest offering similar gains when July plowing isn't feasible. No matter the tractor, Mon-o-co motor specs ensure maximum pulling power, per Montana Oil Company.
Soil health hinges on organic matter from green manuring and crop residues. Sweet clover and clover crops boost organic matter and nitrogen, while wheat straw, if used properly, adds soil food and moisture retention. Planting cowpeas as green manure, plowed under before frost, improves next spring crops.
Professor Harvey E. Murdock of Bozeman notes that U S Agriculture reports show farmers invest in four areas: mortgage cancellation, new farm buildings, labor saving machinery, and household improvements. He cites water supply under pressure in the dwelling as the most needed modern farm upgrade, enabling baths toilets sewage disposal and enhanced heating and power use.
The Montana Grain Growers' company reports 1.6 million bushels handled last year and aims for 4 million this coming season, with over 20 elevators in operation and plans for 30 to 35 units by September. Profits exceed 70 thousand dollars, and capital stock will rise to 225 thousand by fall as the outfit expands across multiple Montana counties. The group emphasizes economic function, not politics, and backs a push to revise federal grain grades for growers. Directors listed include A. J. Walrath, C. C. Davis, M. W. Penwell, and others.
Sheriff Jack Bennett says the Sheridan county jail may close within ten days unless business improves, citing labor and alcohol shortages. The jail now houses a single prisoner, the smallest count since the institution opened in April 1913.
Montana farmers distribute gopher poison widely as warnings spread about stock losses. Lewis Brawer near Craig reports three horses killed after they found poison ingested from an old trunk.
The Snyder Sheep company of Billings disposed of its wool clip for the year, about 270000 pounds, at 60 cents per pound. The clip was exceptionally good, with several nearby sales around 50 cents.
The pamphlet by Alfred Atkinson and L F Gieseker reports results from the Judith Basin sub station Fergus county 1909 to 1915 and Huntley sub station Yellowstone county 1913 to 1915 on dry land crop rotation and soil cultivation. It gives average yields per acre for crops including winter wheat spring wheat oats barley flax corn and shows fodder or stover outputs.
An advertisement urges readers to treat pimples redness or itching with Cuticura Ointment then wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Rinse dry and dust with Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. Price 25 cents each.
Representatives from 11 southern and eastern Montana counties met in Billings to organize the Eastern Montana Good Roads association aimed at building an 18 foot highway from the Dakota line to Bozeman. Similar county associations will form to promote bond issues for road construction.
The highway commission supports the movement and plans to establish similar associations in other regions of the state, aiming to broaden collaboration and standardize efforts across locales.
Montana Warrenton Development Co outlines a bold plan to make Warrenton a Pacific coast seaport. Major projects include Marine Iron Works dredging Skipanon river and Pier extensions plus a 800000 dollar Pier 3. grain shipments to raise prices for Midwest growers and spur regional growth. Ground broken by government and rail interests signals rapid progress and favorable terms for buyers at 59-60 Stanton Bank Bldg Great Falls.
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