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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
2
John F. Stevens of Great Falls outlines practical rabbit protection for orchards. Methods include tar paper strips, screen wire or hardware cloth, corn stalks around young trees, and paints or washes such as lime sulfur and formalin treated apples as poison.
Farmers are urged to consult county agents or state farm management experts to choose a record form and start prompt entries. Proper records help identify strong and weak points and guide next year’s planning, while tax returns rely on well kept books. The annual report by J E Neville notes 2200 feeble minded persons in the state, with numbers rising.
Trapnest is a simple mechanical device that records each hen’s nesting by locking her in and marking eggs with a legband number. The system tracks parentage and production, guiding both fanciers and production breeders through breeding seasons and even year round if needed for complete records.
Senator N C Selway of Dillon predicts wool prices may fall from 75 cents to 30 cents a pound and lamb and cattle values drop as political and market factors reduce demand. He notes small sheep operators lose most, with ewes bought last year worth 7 to 8 dollars and lambs from 12 to 14 cents a pound. Shipping-car delays worsened losses as Montana lambs waited for cars during peak season.
The eleventh annual midwinter show of the Montana State Poultry Breeders association will be held in Butte January 13 to 18. Gust Jasmin of Helena says it will be the NW’s premier event with entries from Montana and nearby states, large displays of pigeons rabbits and pet stock, and premium prizes including $50 water services, gold medals, diplomas and silk ribbons.
Peter J. Meloy, Broadwater county farmer, reports dry land wheat yields averaging 20 bushels per acre over nine years on 500 to 700 acres near Townsend. This year produced about 10 bushels per acre, with 11 in 1917, while exceptional seasons have reached over 40 bushels.
George P. Porter announces appointments for his upcoming term as state auditor elect. Robert B. Mentrum of Anaconda will serve as state fire marshal and John C. Bebb of Lewistown is named deputy state fire marshal. William A. Logan of Missoula chosen deputy state auditor.
Helena poultry grower Charles D. Greenfield Jr. argues sanitation is vital to prevent diseases like chickenpox lice and other fowl ailments. He urges farmers to avoid crowding, keep only strong birds, and treat poultry with care equal to livestock handling. He notes clean houses and fresh water are essential and cites government and state research on better poultry.
Montana farmers cut winter wheat acreage by 9 percent from last year while rye planting jumped 173 percent. State production is projected at 17 350 000 bushels of winter wheat versus 18 500 000 a year ago. Nationally winter wheat output rises to 765 million bushels from 544 million. Rye area reaches 6 820 000 acres, up from 6 708 000 in 1917. Winter wheat and rye are 93 percent and 1 percent of normal in Montana, while U S figures show 89 percent normal for both crops. Watch Cuticura routine advertised.
The Montana Equity News of Great Falls advertises uninterrupted legislative reporting with a Helena representative and two capital editors. Farmers can receive all bills, votes, and intraparty details, with a six month trial for one dollar. Send inquiries to Box 1817 Great Falls.
Western Montana farmers report halting a grasshopper raid by moving portable chicken houses into fields. Chickens feed on grasshoppers and alfalfa, thriving while protecting crops and saving waste feed. Placing houses on southern or eastern slopes near orchards provides shade and avoids damp air.
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