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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1924
Page
4
The leading articles from the State Agricultural College at Bozeman detail Montana tillage research funded by state and federal governments. Experts describe methods and results to improve farming practices in the state.
Wealth in the northwest farming sector totaled 8.039 billion dollars while indebtedness reached 1.2 billion according to the late John H. Rich. A Minneapolis survey found rising bankruptcies and debt among 203,040 grain farmers across Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Wisconsin with notably high failure rates.
Poultry specialist Geo P. Goodearl of Montana State College notes egg production links to feed value emphasizing proteins and fats. He details Montana grains like corn, wheat, oats, barley, rye, peas, spelt and millet, their digestibility and best uses in mash or scratch rations for egg production and fattening.
A sequence of heavy rains in the last two weeks boosts crop prospects in northeastern Montana, with locals predicting a larger yield if more showers come. Travelers note moisture abundance in northwestern North Dakota and Soo Line tracks briefly flooded north of the region, while roads remain rough but passable due to continuing rains.
The Lower Yellowstone reclamation project in Richland county near Fairview shows broad farming diversification. Since 1904 construction nears completion with about 60 000 acres irrigable. Beet production expands from 3000 acres in 1923 to 6800 signed up this year, plus 650 acres of seed peas and beans. Corn reaches 30 000 acres. local dairying expands with a cheese factory and creamery planned at Fairview. hogs poultry and cattle feeding grow alongside, boosting profits.
The narrative recounts how Liver-Eating Johnson and seven companions attacked Sioux on the Musselshell, using a clever trap. Johnson positioned three with Winchesters to cover a coulee, while others divided to seal escape routes, leading to the Indians being picked off as they attempted to retreat. Johnson refused terms and urged the survivors to leave.
An old advertisement extols Castoria used for constipation colic feverishness and digestion aid in babies and children. It emphasizes natural stools without opiates and notes the genuine bottle bears a signature.
Johnson led a brutal fight where about 60 Sioux lay dead after a long battle. He killed a wounded Indian, severed the scalp, and bragged of eating liver, earning the sobriquet Liver-Eating Johnson among onlookers.
Washington announces the start of distributing adjusted war service compensation blanks through legion posts. Six million blanks will be sent out to eligible veterans for filling and submission.
Hill County expects 15000 to 20000 acres of corn this season far surpassing historic plantings. County Agent B Duncan notes favorable rainfall and a potential bumper crop. Seven farmer run variety test plots will study ten varieties, with records on land, preparation, ripening, ear height, stalk height, and yields. Fifty five Hill County youths join the corn club hiking farm knowledge.
Escalion, a Jersey cow from Cal A, has birthed her 22nd calf and yields 40 pounds of butterfat monthly. The animal shows signs of long service as a productive dairy cow.
The notice promotes Blackstone Military Academy in the Piedmont region of Virginia offering college preparatory and business courses with modern fireproof equipment and all sports. A free booklet titled How the Boy Lives is available by request from Blackstone, Va. Box Q, Colonel EF. 8. Ligon, president.
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