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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
4
Montana farm page reports state and federal funding for tillage experiments at Bozeman State Agricultural College. Experts describe results and best practices for Montana fields. Readers urged to file the articles for reference.
Chancellor Brannon of the University of Montana urged the Montana Irrigation and Drainage Institute to select settlers with special adaptability for irrigated lands. He noted Montana’s irrigated area equals four times Delaware, stressing state college cooperation and extension services in irrigation development.
A Pueblo man reports years of misery from kidney trouble and backache. After failing to improve with a doctor’s treatment he tried Dr. Pierces Anuric Tablets. He credits the first dose with relief and renewed strength. He notes availability at drug stores or a 10 cent trial pill request to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
Homer McFarland, trained at the vocational school, established a chicken ranch near Arlee last spring. He now manages about 150 White Leghorn hens fed scientifically and laying over 300 eggs daily, turning poultry into a profitable business.
Montana grain elevators mostly operated with bonds or securities after banking troubles in 1923. Two elevator companies failed and one buyer defaulted while another burned. The state agriculture department handles these affairs and notes many minor farmer elevator disputes. A new telephone attachment allowing hands free use is marketed.
A new collapsible wheel barrow is designed to economize on storage space. The device folds compactly for easy stowing and transport, promising practical benefits for gardeners and contractors seeking efficiency.
The article praises local creamerymen as pivotal figures in developing Dairying in Montana counties. It highlights their foresight, energy, and business skill in organizing purebred stock shipments, dairy schools, fairs, and production testing. It notes their role in community adoption of dairy farming and industry growth.
Montana grain inspectors report 89 percent of spring wheat graded as dark the highest sub class, with 90 percent testing 69 pounds to the bushel. Winter wheat shows 96 percent grading bark and 77 percent above 61 pounds, while protein content and overall quality remain high across four years.
Jos Benedict Ernest Loomis proprietors of the Tavern and Colosseum dancing halls at Billings and Earl Showers operator of the Belknap hall sue the City of Billings and officers to restrain enforcement of a new ordinance requiring a 25 cent minimum admission to dance halls.
J O Carlton took two suitcases of Montana produced grains corn beans and potatoes to Okmulgee Oklahoma to showcase what the Treasure State can yield. He and his two sons farm on five non irrigated sections near Pompeys Pillar and report strong yields from 300 acres of wheat 20 bushels per acre 8000 pounds of beans and 76 acres of corn at 25 bushels. Carlton aged 62 says Montana suits his health and work capacity.
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