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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
2
The Food Administration urges Montana farmers to grade potatoes to secure steady demand and higher buyers’ inducements. Western and New York growers emphasize uniform packing and grading to reach consumers in perfect condition, with southern associations selling nearly all graded cars in 1915.
Anthrax outbreak discovered last month on the McGrew ranch three miles east of Bozeman prompts strict quarantine and vaccination of the herd. Dr. Howard Welch and Dr. Butler led the investigation. fifteen cattle died in two days, with steps taken to prevent further spread. The article explains how anthrax spreads from soil and water, describes symptoms and rapid death, and stresses vaccination and proper disposal of carcasses to prevent transmission.
Montana readers learn milk prices have climbed to ten to fourteen cents per quart as costs of feed labor and farming rise. Officials warn that producers must receive a fair share to avoid harming the dairy industry and milk shortages.
A compilation of short items reports New York tax scrutiny on John D Rockefeller, coal and ice port delays, a corporal declining officer training, a theft confession in Minneapolis, farm work shifts in Mitchell South Dakota, and a wheat supply note from Washington. Also coverage of naval reserve land bills, a mail mishap in Qopal Davis, Italy food seizures, and local business hour changes in Yon du Lac.
Montana consignors led last week’s grass cattle forward to the Chicago market via Clay, Robinson & Co. Ten loads were sold for J. J. Stuckey, T. W. Simpson & Son, R. J. Pasha, F. R. Marriott, H. M. Mason, and Jas. M. Styger of Bozeman and Worden. Mason’s 18 steers averaged 1151 pounds at 11.10 per cwt with cows at 10.00, while Styger’s 901 pound steers sold at 10.00. Simpson & Stuckey sold multiple lots from 626 to 899 pounds with varied cattle and calf prices. Stuckey noted the ranges were cleaned by strong fall prices.
About 400 to 500 acres will be planted with sugar beets near Miles City next spring to aid the food campaign by supplying the Billings factory and addressing sugar shortages. The project also tests local suitability for beet culture and potential factory supply. Beets from this region were previously tested at Bozeman and found to have above average sugar content.
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