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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1926
Page
4
Montana State College agronomist A J Ogard reports on a wheel x 6 cross beam rod weeder tested near Creston. Max Wendt endorses an improved double-rod design that cuts or covers deep-rooted weeds and aids ground cleaning via pendulum action. Further discussion covers multiple summer tillage implements and field testing.
The description highlights a lightweight tillage implement whose design allows easy dumping and cleaning of the rods. Each upright bar support swings forward freely on its suspended bolt, with the bolt positioned to optimize operation. The details are drawn from Extension Service Bulletin No. 79 on Summer Tillage Implements by A J Ogaard. The bulletin is available through county agents or the Extension Service in Bozeman.
A reader recalls the Frontier Scout newspaper and its Sully expedition link. A steamer named General Grant arrived at the levee from Fort Rice with government freight, part of a standout Indian campaign era. An old miner says he carried the 60 year old issue as a relic.
Organizers elected Joe Baur as president L O Larson as vice president and Ed Perry as secretary treasurer of a new Farm Bureau chapter near Craig. The group will cooperate with the county bureau align with state and national bodies and sponsor boys and girls clubs while addressing local farming issues.
A March of experts led by Prof Gy Tiebout of Louisiana will inspect Montana potato fields in August. The Louisiana Farm Bureau will buy all available Montana Bliss Triumph seed. Tours span Fallon to Valley counties from August 9 to 20 with other hosts and railroad representatives joining the party. The effort aims to ensure seed stock quality for Louisiana growers and expand demand for Montana certified potatoes in several states.
Harry Thrailkill ships two cars of Bitter Root lettuce to Chicago and St Paul with pay of $2 per crate. Each crate holds 36 to 48 heads, about 300 crates per car. Growers report $600 per car and high yields, with some fields yielding far more. Variety includes New York and Wonderful, heads 2 to 4 pounds.
The Robinson and Rieder clip averaged 11 pounds of wool per sheep with 11 1/4 pounds on yearling ewes and 11 pounds on other ewes. Weighed about 15,500 pounds and consigned to Adams and Leland of Boston with K. C. Dow handling the sale. Dow called it the best sacked clip this season while George S. Craig of Milwaukee weighed it at loading in Devon.
Great Britain faces a shrinking trend in trade union membership with about 3.5 million members, as the open shop movement gains traction and is expected to reduce union rolls rather than increase them.
Three counties undergo alignment as farming educator Huston Smith moves from Chinook to Daniels County to replace A W Warden who shifts to Roosevelt County to replace Dan B Noble. Noble becomes county agent in Fergus County after Carl Peterson resigns. Montana State College graduate Smith has long worked on northern state farming issues near Culbertson.
Montana McIntosh Red apple producers are urged to uphold high standards to stay competitive in eastern markets where demand and premiums grow. The article notes eastern orchard expansion and Montana’s continued quality as key to securing a premium. A separate note mentions a massive mica ore find in North Carolina weighing 3,832 pounds valued near 35,000 dollars.
Readers inquire about baking powder in pie crust and other kitchen questions. Advice covers dough handling, oven temperature, and the impact of moisture on crusts, along with sponge and angel food cake notes and tips on turning out butter cakes and achieving white bread color.
Domestic science note from Carnation Milk Products urges using evaporated milk to improve bread texture and flavor. Recipe for Carnation Bread uses water flour evaporated milk yeast salt sugar and shortening with two rising stages. Also includes guidance for making biscuits to perfect results.
A vintage biscuit recipe outlines combining dry ingredients with shortening and water or evaporated milk to form a soft dough. Roll to half an inch thick, cut, and bake in a hot oven for about 15 minutes yielding eight biscuits, with a note promising a child friendly variation.
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