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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
2
The American Meat Packers' Association reports beef prices should drop in days as grass-fed cattle move to market and US beef exports halt. With government purchases stopped, wholesale and retail prices are expected to decline once stock is replenished.
George F. Orde a Minneapolis banker told Northern Montana bankers at a Great Falls convention that wheat will rise above the government price this year. He cited grain leaders in Minneapolis as believing the market will be driven by strong demand with little effect from the federal price floor.
Dr. W. J. Butler reports from Washington that the federal bureau of animal industry will cover one third of cattle losses due to disease as per state law, using assessed value as the settlement basis. Officials also consider removing scrub horses from ranges.
A report warns of stinkweed or pennycress a mustard family weed spreading across Montana. It taints milk and butter and meat, seeds survive years even when buried, and eradicating it requires clean seed, hand pulling, tillage, and timely plowing before seeding.
Montana hog growers learn that tankage as a protein supplement yields better gains than linseed meal across six feed lots. Higher cost per pound is offset by greater protein, reducing pounds needed per 100 gain and improving margins, with variety and buttermilk boosting results. Weather heavily affects gains. winter dry lot feeding with alfalfa may cut costs and hasten market finish.
A small tornado struck the Amos settlement near Havre during a night rain, toppling the Amos schoolhouse and trapping a teacher and four pupils who were rescued. No serious injuries reported, though property including a farmer Velt’s buildings and Frank Ell’s barn suffered extensive damage along with crops from a subsequent hailstorm.
The Montana efficiency commission led by N T Lease reports six weeks of inquiry across Billings Miles City Roundup Harlowton Great Falls finding high prices mainly from cost of living with limited profiteering. Retailers blame others and consumer demand drives costly stock while inquiry continues into state government.
An old guide details eight general sheep cuts front leg plate flank leg loins ribs shoulders and neck with guidance on usage for stews roasts and steaks. It notes the leg and loin as popular and tender high priced cuts and urges using lean trimmings for stews while recommending fresh oil and crankcase maintenance for motors.
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