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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
2
Seed corn requires dry storage and careful selection this season to preserve vitality. Pick ears with bright glossy kernels, even if undersized, and examine multiple kernels to avoid worthless seed. Favor home grown, fully acclimated seed over imports to ensure good germination next year.
The piece notes widespread interest in plowing across England Scotland and Ireland with wooden and iron plows unchanged for centuries. It mentions Plow Monday a Twelfth Tide custom, village processions, Bess the woman, and the refrain of parades celebrating ongoing farming despite weather.
Three methods for weed control are described: fall plowing to kill perennials, crop rotation, and using clean seed tested for purity and germination. The article advises testing seeds at a state experiment station, especially for legumes, and suggests buying higher priced seed to avoid infestations.
The saying compares holding a grudge to retaining a poison in the system. It underscores the harm of unresolved resentment and its toll on health and well being.
The county agricultural agent program gains prominence as war increases duties and counties seek agents. Canada studies U S methods as soldiers return. Manitoba's college requests outlines of agent work. A skeptical farmer cites dairying silos and sheep expertise as proof of value.
United States Department of Agriculture urges timely orders for new equipment and parts. It advises using large, modern machinery to maximize output with minimal labor, selling unneeded serviceable gear, returning useless junk to trade channels, thorough lubrication to extend life, and better protection of implements from weather.
Walter Hansen opens in Butte the first government inspected meat packing plant in Montana. It is the state’s largest, shipping frozen beef to Chicago and under contract to supply the British army in France. The facility enables local dressing and processing of cattle sheep and hogs under strict sanitary standards with guaranteed purity and full measure.
Congress to reconvene January 3. Canada’s Victory loan reaches one in ten Canadians. Ak ron Tire plans 450000 gas masks for government. Reports on Nicholas II escape Tobolsk and Gore in sanatorium. Spies arrested in Chicago. postal helpers aid Christmas mail. Graves Registration service formed in Paris for American graves. Ambitious measures include alcohol from frost bitten corn and 58000 sailors in training.
The essay argues the farmer's crop output will determine war outcomes and the future of freedom. It insists supplies for troops are essential and that victory or defeat hinges on fields, gardens, and livestock across the United States. It urges all citizens to grasp this grim truth.
A reflection notes that dislike often stems from unfamiliarity with another man. The saying suggests understanding people before judging them reduces enmity and clarifies social relations.
Northern brokers offer cash for eggs live poultry dressed pork and veal with no commission and payment by check within forty eight hours. They advertise cash on delivery and shipping options noting present market rates per dozen and per pound for chickens turkeys geese ducks pressed pork dressed pork and various veal weights along with hay and grain purchases.
Mysterious business contact line lists M Parr as manager at 500 First Ave South Great Palla. Text fragment lacks context but implies a corporate address associated with a local enterprise. No dates or events shown.
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