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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1931
Page
8
Montana farmers distributed 205 tons of poisoned grain this season to combat ground squirrels and prairie dogs on about 18 750 farms. Rodent control leader O E Stephl notes active participation by stockmen and farmers and says poisoning with strychnined oats is the common method.
Forest supervisor Paul Wohlen of the Clearwater forest reported holes burned in the back of his shirt during an air patrol over a timber fire. The Bennett-Johnson plane at 4000 feet dropped, landed safely after the fire was extinguished, and Wohlen escaped injury though his packsack was burned. He was en route to the Vanderbilt Creek fire, controlled by a large crew.
A bull moose entered a pasture at Wordel and Gar rison near Deer Lodge and stayed two days claiming leadership of the herd. The local bull fled and returned after the moose left, possibly displaced by forest fires from Rock Creek Lake stamping grounds. Neighbors viewed the fearless intruder alongside the cows, a repeat event similar to a past visit to George Johnson Jr. pasture.
Dr. Harold C. Bryant, assistant director of 22 national parks, lauds Glacier park for rapid response fire-fighting, strong maps, and high quality education. He highlights Dr. George C. Ruhle and nine assistants guiding visitors through flora, fauna, geology, and self guiding trails amid Lewis overthrust geology.
Jack Shannon, 34, of Denver, says he will settle with two men who severely beat and robbed him after returning from forest fires. Shannon refuses to name the assailants, claiming they took $92 and left him with two fractured ribs and deep facial and head gashes on the Milwaukee railway right of way.
James Garey and a committee of legionnaires plan to raise 2500 dollars to buy an ambulance for Kalispell. The American Legion will present the vehicle, with a fundraising dance and entertainments starting Armistice Day and continuing for three months. Farm wages in the Netherlands are being cut.
The Montana State Fair runs six days starting Monday August 17 with Veterans Day and the dedication of the Boys and Girls building led by Gov Erickson. Each day features distinct themes, 4 H livestock events and a grand carnival with Dodson’s million dollar midway, aerial acts, races and fireworks.
Miss Frances Smith of Montana State college provides detailed instructions for making brick neufchatel pimento and cottage cheeses at home. The article covers milk preparation rennet dosing curd cutting and curing temperatures plus salt and moisture needs and offers a mailing address for full instructions.
The bulletin notes 205 tons of poisoned oats distributed to 18 750 farms to combat destructive rodents. It urges control of moths and cutworms, eradicating Canadian thistles, and spray options for inaccessible areas. It lists upcoming demonstrations and a simple daily food guide emphasizing milk bread cereal vegetables and protein.
Tomlinson and Arkwright, contractor for the Conrad Shelby highway dirt work, report work ahead of schedule. Arkwright left for Wolf Point after shipping 15 cars of machinery there for another contract. The large steam shovel remains active on the north side of the Marias River and several weeks remain to finish that section.
National Parks Airways marks its third anniversary since inaugurating flights on the Great Falls to Salt Lake City line. For three years the airline has carried mail and passengers, keeping schedules and equipment at top standards as residents acclimate to the plane era.
National Parks Airways reports 1,490,261 miles flown in three years with two forced landings where pilots continued to the nearest airport. The line carried 7,740,840 pieces of mail and 5,839 passengers, averaging 169 miles per trip, with a night service to Pocatello and planned extension to complete route lighting.
Zonolite company of Libby plans to raise capital from 350000 to 450000 to extend operations and push product into eastern markets. A tramway from mine to plant will be built and a Chicago treating plant proposed to cut freight. Existing directors are re elected with Alley as president and White as vice president.
A black cat disrupted the sixth annual Butte dog derby delaying the final race for an hour and a half. Playgoer II owned by John Miles of Chicago won the three eighths mile event in 39.2 seconds setting a new track record as about 2,000 fans stayed to watch. More than 200 dogs raced at Butte were shipped to East St. Louis for a meet.
Montana allocates one million forest highway funds to state road projects this year. West Gallatin segment receives 105000 with 50000 for the bid section at Missoula. Contracts cover trading, paving, and a Greyling creek bridge with a 125 day deadline.
Milt Simpson of Iola Kansas a noted prophetic blacksmith has sent his horse Shoe to the St Louis Cardinals this year as his world champion pick. The article hints at a hidden ancient Siam capital and a jungle mystery alongside sports bets.
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