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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1925
Page
4
State Agricultural College experts summarize Montana tillage experiments funded by state and federal governments. The articles describe results and recommend best practices for farmers across the state.
Railroad men and agricultural experts expect a surge of pure stock into Montana as blooded animals qualify for reduced shipping rates this spring. Agencies say freight costs hit inferior stock harder and markets now pay wide gaps between top and bottom class prices. State efforts aim to curb scrubs and promote better breeds to boost Montana’s meat animal industry.
W W Berry vice president of Northern Pacific in Butte cites 1924 high farm prices and yields fueling Montana North Dakota Minnesota optimism. He notes freight rates have been trimmed and propaganda curtailed and cites Smithsonian Institute data showing farmer shares on bread oats oranges and meat with railways taking small percentages.
Senator Walsh of Montana moves to reconsider the conference report on the interior department appropriation bill. He protests the cut from 45000 to 35000 for the Flathead reclamation project and Montana’s full responsibility for promoting settlement. Senator Jones of Washington also protests provisions.
Montana studies forecast a 15 percent rise in flax acreage for 1925 amid strong U.S. demand. State acreage last year was 270000, with a national outlook showing room to lift production to meet projected 40 million bushels domestic need. Montana Extension notes limited overproduction risk and cites tariff protection and growing markets for tighter, profitable flax farming.
J J Foley reports 1924 Musselshell division handled large volumes of cattle grain coal and other livestock products totaling 16630 cars. Coal led with 9500 cars wheat 1800 cars flax 100 cars rye 25 oats 10 corn 5 hay 17 cars and 2000 cattle cars 18000 head hogs 100000 in 400 carloads sheep 223 carloads horses 4350 animals 174 carloads and 126 gasoline cars 1260000 gallons plus 60 wool cars 1500000 pounds.
Washington reports confirm the interior department’s $500,000 initial expenditure and $110,000 annual carry on for the Sun River irrigation dam near Great Falls. Congressman Leavitt urges accepting the current conference report to avoid delay, while noting state co operation requirements and possible changes next year. The Senate has withdrawn its acceptance and the conference will reconvene.
The YWCA of Sugar City describes the town as a good place to find work drawing many unemployed women from Denver and Wyoming cities who spend their last dollars on Billings tickets. Stenographers and waitresses are in short supply while steady demand exists for housework. Many applicants are elderly or have children, making placement difficult says H B Halverson, the YWCA secretary.
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