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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1924
Page
2
Experts from Statiert College analyze state and federal investments on Montana tillage research. The articles outline practical results and urge readers to file the information for future reference.
A sow rearing two litters yearly needs a longer dry period and generous feed to avoid weak litters. Sows with one yearly litter fare better with a 75 day dry period and ample nutrition to regain condition. Reducing feed to save grain leads to fewer pigs and poorer outcomes. aim for heavier prewean weights and attentive dry-period feeding.
Grandma swore mustard plasters eased congestion and colds but caused burns. Musterole, a white mustard oil ointment, offers the same relief without blistering. Gently rubs in to ease sore throat bronchitis rheumatism and chest colds among others including a milder Children's Musterole option.
Instructions for preparing land and planting Zawadke alkali grass to reclaim alkali soils. Emphasizes leveling, shallow sowing 2 to 2.5 pounds per acre, early fall or spring planting, surface manure or straw as cover, and firm surface packing. For best growth, avoid deep covering and keep stock off to allow root formation.
The report details about 2 percent stock loss on district one forests last year due to predators and poisonous plants. Predators killed 273 cattle and 6,364 sheep, coyotes and wolves chiefly responsible. Lupine and larkspur also caused deaths. stray losses totaled 113 cattle and 5,240 sheep. fires caused virtually none.
Twenty seven carloads of hogs have left Malta since last September, sending $25,650 to Philips county farmers. Hogs were fattened on county corn with no breeding stock sold. The spring shipment and rising hog numbers suggest Phillips could be the state's banner hog county this year.
An advertisement touts Cuticura soap for shaving, bathing, and shampooing. It claims double razor efficiency, skin purity, comfort, and health with no muggy soap, germs, waste, or irritation, even with twice daily use.
Flathead farmers organize a cooperative cow testing association the third of its kind in the state. G H Griswold becomes president with Lars Beck as vice president and F C Becker as secretary treasurer. Directors include L R Strum and Earl Mutchler. Twenty six days of tester work fund the project with monthly farm visits recording cow production and feed costs for year end profit study.
The Census Bureau announced that total tax collected in the United States for 1922 amounted to nearly seven and one half billion dollars.
An old promotional ad explains Diamond Dyes in 15 cent packages that let any woman dye or tint worn or fading garments and draperies at home. It promises simple directions and a choice of colors at the drug store.
The Montana state board of equalization reports 1923 irrigated lands valued $28.68 million higher than 1922. Non irrigated land and grazing sections show declines. Livestock values fall overall with substantial drops in purebred stallions range horses and stock cows, while dairy and beef cattle also shift. Railroads, mining claims, and mineral reservations show varied assessments across counties.
Labor leader London MacDonald, named as future England premier, opposed England's participation in the war and was long viewed by many as an enemy of his country a few years ago.
County agents advocate increasing both alfalfa and sweet clover as dual crops for feeding and cash returns. Grimm registered alfalfa seed brings 30 to 35 cents a pound. sweet clover seeds fetch 10 to 14 cents. A Grimm alfalfa club may establish foundation seed acreage, while Central Montana Potato Growers’ Association seeks outside markets to balance surplus and raise potato prices for Fergus County farmers.
George E. Eggert of Adobetown was seriously injured when a stick of dynamite exploded as he thawed it.
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