Plans for Farm Buildings and Homes Offered by Montana State College
Beaverhead County Agent ED ATKINS highlights construction plans from the Agricultural Engineering department at Montana State College. Available items include milking parlors, pole barns, cattle sheds, loose housing barns, a modern two bedroom farm home, corral layouts, loading chutes, feed banks, racks and self feeders. Readily viewable sketches exist at the county extension office with orders for working drawings upon request. Joe can help locate suitable plans.
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Agricultural Engineering Department
Montana State College
County Extension Office
Joe
Summer Problems in Tractor Operation
Agricultural engineers warn summer brings dust bugs and chaff that clog air cleaners and radiators reducing power and wasting fuel. Regular attention to air filters and radiators improves efficiency during dusty, hot conditions.
Summer tractor maintenance tips for engine health
The text warns that dirt dust and debris clogging the radiator oil filter or chaff can cause the engine to run hot waste fuel and even crack the block. Regular cleaning reduces friction aids cooling and helps the crankcase breathe, especially in summer to maintain efficiency.
Better Way to Control Cattle Grubs in USDA Experiments
USDA researchers announce a systemic organic phosphate chemical that travels through cattle to prevent cattle grubs from developing and emerging. The method marks a potential new control, though further work is needed to finalize results.
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USDA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Heavy winter kill in new alfalfa reported in Montana tests
Du Puits alfalfa, a new variety, showed far less winter hardiness in Montana than Grimm, Ladak and Ranger. At Huntley Branch Station four year trials yielded high production, but spring stands suffered heavy winterkill. At Sidney Eastern Montana Station Du Puits killed 100 percent, versus 7 percent Grimm, 43 percent Ladak, and 48 percent Ranger. several other varieties were entirely eliminated.
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Montana
Grimm
Ranger
Huntley
Sidney
Ladak
Sidney Station
Talent
Nomestan
Williamsburg
Best 10 Day Rotation For Farm Sheep Pastures
Farm flocks on irrigated summer pastures should rotate sheep every ten days to two weeks to reduce parasite risk. Use three pastures each providing ten days to two weeks of grazing before move. End of ten day period preferred for parasite control. Shade salt and clean water essential. Copies of the extension bulletin are available at the county extension office.
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Nilson
McFadden Joins University of Chicago Medical Staff
Miss Carolyn McFadden, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph McFadden, works this summer as medical secretary in the psychiat ric division of Billings Memorial hospital at the University of Chicago. A 1955 graduate of Western Montana College of Education, she has studied at the University of Chicago for a year in the school of social service administration and lives in International House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn McFadden
Ralph McFadden
University of Chicago
Billings Memorial Hospital
McFadden
Western Montana College of Education
School of Social Service Administration
International House
Jacksons Suffer Hay Baler Accident at Kenneth Speirs Ranch
Steven Ryan was injured by a hay baler on the Kenneth Speirs ranch Sunday. Mrs. Ryan traveled from Butte to take their son home. The article lists visitors to local ranches and notes travels of Forest Service personnel and various family visits, with commentary on a cool California spell.
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Steven Ryan
Kenneth Speirs
Stubbs Family Visits Dansie Ranch Friends Return Home
Thursday and Friday Mr and Mrs Homer Stubbs and Bobby of Great Falls returned home last Wednesday after a five day visit at the Dansie ranch. Mr and Mrs Norman Stubbs of Dillon were weekend guests. Mrs Everett Warner drove from Dillon Sunday and visited at the Dansie and Chris Sperle homes until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer’ Stubbs
Bobby
Great Falls
Dansie Ranch
Norman Stubbs
Dillon
Everett Warner
Dansie
Chris Sperle
Family reunion attendance noted in Idaho Falls
Dana Andreasen left Saturday to attend a family reunion in Idaho Falls. Mr and Mrs Ed Atkins were guests at the Diamond Bar Inn over the weekend.
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Dana Andreasen
Idaho Falls
Ed Atkins
Diamond Bar Inn
Lightfoot Thrown From Horse In Sunday Mishap
Frank Lightfoot was thrown from a horse and knocked unconscious. He is recovering and will stay in Barrett hospital for about a week. Mrs Lightfoot visited him on Monday.
Haying roundup fills farms as youths head to fields
Many local youths are away on haying jobs. Ellen Rae Stocks rakes for Allan Dansie, Tom Stocks works at John Husteds, Jennie Lynn and Ruth Ann Nelson rake for Fred Nelson, and Richard and Lee Shepherd help at Bob Bob Jackson ranch. Sandy and Amber Lapham also rake full time on their father's ranch.
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Ellen Rae Stocks
Allan Dansie
Tom Stocks
John Husteds
Jennie Lynn
Ruth Ann Nelson
Fred Nelson
Richard
Lee Shepherd
Bob Bob
Jackson
Sandy
Amber Lapham
Pettits Family Visit and Haying Busy Week
Dale Pettit and Mrs. Pettit traveled to Dillon after buying supplies on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Muldowney and daughters visited the Pettits, with Mrs Pettit enjoying Bar Branch and a swim at Diamond Bar Inn with Miss Patty Anderson. Jenny Lynn Nelson stepped on a nail Sunday morning. Mrs Fred Nelson and Mrs Jay Nelson went to Dillon for a tetanus shot. Haying keeps everyone occupied and little news from Jackson this week.
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Dale Pettits
Dale Pettit
Dillon
Jenny Lynn Nelson
Fred Nelson
Jay Nelson
Hel
Jackson
Local families visit farms and ranches over weekend
Mr and Mrs John Cheek and children visited Rob son ranch Sunday. John Jackson Mrs Lapham and Mrs Lee visited Harold Nelsons Monday. Mrs John Krause flew to Dillon Monday then back in two hours. Sheriff MacDonald in town on official business. The Diamond Bar Inn hosted guests of Lauder near Indian Lake Ohio. Ranchers battle daily rains while putting up hay. Several trips to Dillon and Armstead plus visits to Hirschy and Stock households. Dancing at the Inn Saturday night and multiple get togethers described. Subscribe to the Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Cheek
Robson Ranch
Harry Lapham
John Jackson
Lapham
Lee
Harold Nelsons
John Krause
Dillon
John. MacDonald
John Wing
Lauderback
Indian Lake
Ohio
Diamond Bar Inn
Bill Harrison
Dean Keyser
Harrisons
Fred Hirschy
Vera Waldhly
Sacramento
Hirschy Ranch
Backus
Louise Peterson
Bob. Peterson
Alfred Petersens
Frank’ Brown
Barbara
Wenzel
Butte
Linda 'Brown
Jack Hirschy Ranch
Linda
Wayne Stocks
Judy
Dillon and Armstead
Ellen Stocks
Ray-Jones
Toke Cont
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Beaverhead County
Ms.c
J.C. Fuller
Idaho
McArdle
Bill Muldowney
Patty
Susan
Forest Service
Columbia Gardens
Richard P. McArdle
Washington, D. C
Muldowneys
Chief McArdle
Ranger Station
Frank Bailey
al Muchmore
Zat Boy
Hair In
Chris Sperre
Adam Martin
Stanley
Edwin
Martin
Sperle
Carter Oil
Billings
Gravelle Creek
Bob Jacksons
Douglass Lee
Randy
Roger
K Bullerton
Calif
Bob Jackson Ranch
Bray
Minnesota
Charles Burton
A. C. Hanson
Minneapolis
Minn
Amyarnes
Baker
Arguarite Aamoth
Twin Valley
Burton
Nina White
Air Force
Jim Burton
Mildred Burton
Sheridan
Clarence Burton
Jim
Air Force Base
Washington
Burton Hildreth
Armstead
Burton Ranch
Los Angeles
California
Dansies
Dick Latiner
Boys
Mrs
Ray Wilson
Live Oak
N.montana
Dillon Hide & Fur Co
Montclair
Monterey
Cochrane Motors
E. Glendale St
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