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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
2
Clear and practical guide for Montana beekeepers on moving bee colonies to bloom nearby alfalfa or sweet clover. Steps include closing entrances at night, wiring the hive for ventilation, securing the setup on a wagon, spacing hives a rod apart, and moving in cool part of day.
Prof Alfred Atkinson of Bozeman experiments says Kharkov wheat yields more than other winter varieties and withstands Montana winters better. He cautions no wheat resists extreme cold, notes seed quality and grading affect performance, and suggests importing Montana grown seed or Kansas sources if needed.
Hay prices rise to 23 per ton in the stack and scarcity drives expectations of higher values before spring. Reports of incendiary fires come from across the state, prompting farmers to insure hay now to protect a valuable future harvest.
Fred C. Sumner of the Shields valley nicknamed the Luther Burbank of the area has developed a beardless Turkey Red wheat that can be fed directly from the field. After five years of selection the full row this year comes from his Shields valley ranch. The variety will be shown at the state fair and the International Products exposition in September at Peoria Illinois.
Mussellshell county commissioners cut the assessment roll by one third after a conference with the attorney general. The move lowers total valuation to about 12 million dollars, with the reduction applying to all property except sheep.
The question observes gendered clothing choices, noting long gowns for women and knee-length shirts for men, and wonders why these contrasts persist in attire and social norms.
Luther Burbank has found a new bunch grass in Northern California Sierras that could adapt to Montana climate and boost national forage. He notes its sweetness and nutritive value and is experimenting by selective breeding to improve productivity.
The state highway commission reports federal aid up to 1.5 million dollars over five years may be available to counties for road construction. Paul D. Pratt surveys eastern Montana to urge counties to partner with the government, which requires matching funds and leaves project choice to the counties while prioritizing a longitudinal trunk highway. Colorado notes tourist travel adds about 2 million dollars yearly from an estimated 1,000 cars daily, each with three people, spending five dollars per day over a five month touring season.
Detectives believe Edwin Hauge, accused of murdering Mrs. Cora Miller of West Salem Wisconsin, has fled west and may be in Montana after the trail led into that region.
A reflective piece argues happiness depends on personal choices and warns against inflicting misery on others, urging readers to seek constructive paths and empathy in daily life.
Montana reports show a three week turnaround as dry conditions yield a 40 to 60 percent crop and higher wheat prices. Experts urge better soil preparation, less sod planting, and smarter farming to secure future prosperity for the dry farming regions and expanding population.
Wide, fragmented brief notes report on Liberia’s war declaration against Germany, U.S. political and military moves, border tensions, officer appointments, and incidents from New York to Paris. Highlights include Wilson endorsing noncancelled baseball, Goethals offering railroad aid, and Roosevelt named to NY food commission.
A Havre bank letter to its farmer customers proclaims good will and bank backing in financial storms. It pledges to stand by customers, offer assistance, and discuss situations to help farmers cope with poor crops and debts. The notice reflects the bank’s faith in the future and ties to the local people.
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