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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1924
Page
4
Montana State College notes farmers in dry regions can capture spring flood waters to irrigate from one to one hundred acres annually. Four methods include contour dykes, cross-field dikes, diversions from coulees, and reservoirs. Labor and local guidance from county agents advised.
The Laurel area reports unusually strong alfalfa yields due to ample rains. In irrigated valleys the second cutting is two weeks early, boosting potential third cut growth. Dry land farmers from Braswell Summit, 10 miles south of Laurel, note two good crops with a solid fall pasture outlook after the second cut. The first cutting has been completed and second growth stands about 12 inches high.
The leading articles prepared by experts at Bozeman State Agricultural College discuss Montana tillage experiments funded by state and federal governments. They describe results and recommended practices and urge readers to save the articles for reference.
From Montana State College this report notes avian tuberculosis in Montana flocks, its slow spread and signs in hens such as weight loss weakness pale combs, roosting behavior, and enlarged spotted livers diagnostic by liver examination, with no cure other than destroying infected flocks.
Montana barberry eradication teams traced wheat rust to a single bush in Richland County and grubbed it out. State leader W N Christopher reports overall good prospects with little rust damage, while some smut losses occur in Bitter Root and Flathead. J Ostrom to assist. communities may arrange lectures via State College Bozeman.
Sheridan County expects record wheat yields of 40 to 45 bushels per acre amid unprecedented moisture and cool weather. Hail reports are minor with no damage. flax is in bloom and corn shows unprecedented growth. An oat variety test compares Victor and Oregon strains while moisture boosts pasture.
Montana State College notes pure bred dairy bulls dramatically lift herd production and profits. Scrub bulls cost Montana farmers hundreds of thousands annually while pure bred sires could raise average cow fat production and net income. With better breeding and feeding, scrub herds can double output.
George W. Wright of Polson reports shipping over half a ton of Bing sweet cherries since the season opened. Cherries came from Flathead lake east and west shores and went across the United States by parcel post and express. Orders reached West Virginia Illinois California Tennessee Wisconsin Ohio Nebraska Wyoming and eastern Montana with 100 boxes sent to a Great Falls commission house. Wright’s business gained momentum after a National Editorial Association visit to Missoula when editors tasted the cherries and ordered more thereafter.
Portage farmer J. P. Canavan reports high returns from culling and feeding hens. He lowered egg production from about 32 percent to 71.6 percent in two months and averaged 68 percent over many months, prompting county agent McSpadden to urge others to cull early monsters and persistent layers to improve breeding stock.
Laurel nimrods Benjamin Reed and Ervin Docksteader report Cliff Lake about 20 miles west of West Yellowstone offers native and rainbow trout. The lake sits in a possible extinct volcanic crater with a deep center and several homesteaded islands. A nearby homesteader uses a motor boat to shuttle anglers between spots.
Advertisement copy touts Cuticura products for baby rashes with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum. Claims soothing itch and burn with hot baths and gentle applications. Priced 25c each and available everywhere.
Montana Flour Mills of Great Falls Harlowton and Lewistown will award 185 dollars in prizes for Marquis wheat exhibits at the Montana state fair. First prize 60 dollars, second 40, third 30, fourth 25, fifth 20, sixth 10. Wheat judged by Montana millers on purity test weight grade yield gluten and bread quality with detailed scoring.
Report from Silver City recalls 19th century illicit whiskey trade with Plains tribes. Baptiste Musha, a half-breed bull-whacker, was killed by Blood Indians in camp. Mountain Chief buried by Agent Armitage. Pend d Oreilles and Flatheads wintered with the Piegans. many horses perished in a severe storm while annuity goods were delayed. Agent Armitage to distribute next week. Chief signs the letter.
Maj. G. Reynolds of Billings, receiver for Forsyth’s First National Bank, reports record crop and livestock conditions in Rosebud County. Harvesting is underway, grain yields reach 40 bushels per acre, and prices for small grains buoy Eastern Montana’s rural economy amid diversification and improving wool and cattle markets.
Montana State College students, aided by a faculty member, run a freshman boarding house offering board at cost. This fall the plan provides board at about 15 dollars per month, with winter rates projected. The house on South Third Street near the college serves as a meeting center for college men and has attracted athletes.
United States game warden George E. Mushbach of Billings reports an unusually large duck population across Montana this fall. He cites ideal hatching season and widespread nesting as reasons for plentiful shooting opportunities, especially in the eastern part of the state.
The weekly cream check is valued by dairy farmers as a sign of strong returns. Farmers expect higher output in 1924 while reducing cultivated area, increasing profit through labor efficiency and better yields across Montana.
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