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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
4
Montana sheepmen report a 1925 wool clip of about 20.6 million pounds from 2.41 million sheep shorn, with lambs docked near 1.55 million. The figure tops 1917 levels and marks the largest clip since 1904, reflecting better lamb crops and favorable conditions.
South St. Paul market reports top fed steers at 12.50 per cwt for 1 200 lb loads. Grass and grain cattle mostly 5.50 to 7.50, with some better animals to 8.00. Hogs to packers peak at 13.25, sows 11.75 to 12.00, pigs 13.25, stags 9.50. Lambs mostly 13.50 to 16.50, some culled to 10.00 to 10.50. yearlings 11 to 12. Majority grain-fed cows 4.25 to 5.50, some 7.00 high.
Acclaimed artist Al Dutton known for sharp political cartoons on the Copper War era died after a three year illness. He sketched fervently during travels to Missoula and California and later worked for the Butte Evening News and Helena Independent. His loss mourned by Senator Gallwey and Montana journalists.
Montana Extension Service launched a traveling seed show to bring prize winning grain and seeds to farmers across 11 counties. The exhibit featured samples from 72 International Grain show entries and 136 top State Utility Seed show seeds, plus local offerings, with lectures on pure seed and adapted varieties and aims to boost crop quality despite distance from markets.
Lieutenant James F. Tilton of Pershing Indiana was killed when the plane crashed three and a half miles northeast of Osborn near Wilbur Wright field. Lieutenant Leo L. Burch of Perrysville Indiana was seriously injured in the same crash.
Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul, who battled Jack Dempsey for 15 rounds in Shelby and was later knocked out by Gene Tunney in New York, announces retirement to focus on family and business. He cites his wife’s illness and hospital confinement as the main reason, with retirement described as temporary and possibly permanent.
North and South Dakota report scarce black rust and rising temperatures boost early harvest. In Minnesota and South Dakota barley starts, spring wheat waning in Northwest favoring corn. Montana optimistic with 48 million bushels spring wheat forecast. Minneapolis notes growing fall demand and恢复 in regional business.
A grandson of engineer John Frank Stevens unveils a bronze statue at Marias Pass part of the upper Missouri historical expedition. Justice Pierce Butler and GA sculptor Gaetano Cecere participate as the Great Northern marks the site and honors Stevens for his role in the Northwest rail route and the Panama Canal era.
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