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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
2
An Montana agricultural note outlines common poisonous plants such as Death Camas Larkspur Water Hemlock Lupines and Loco weed and warns farmers and stockmen to recognize them to prevent livestock losses. It explains where these plants grow when they are most dangerous and urges sending suspects for identification and requesting Circular No. 61 for fuller guidance.
War era analysis warns of a tightening world wheat supply driven by 1916 short crops and winter-kill losses across Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, and other states. With exports to Europe shrinking and domestic needs rising, farmers face heavy plantings to avert a prolonged food shortage and herd losses.
In Kalispell County Agent C A Bush reports Irvine Flats and Valley View ranchers join Polson merchants raising 2500 to combat grasshoppers on 7000 acres of government land. Purchases include bran molasses lemons and 3000 pounds arsenic as plans form to spread poison soon.
Dealers are cautioned not to buy eggs that are washed unless they can be used immediately. Statistics show 17 to 22 percent of washed eggs spoil in storage while only 4 to 8 percent of unwashed eggs spoil. Washing removes the protective covering allowing mold and bacteria access to the contents.
Farmers urged to produce sterile eggs by killing or penning male birds, candle eggs, and market at least twice weekly. Keep nests clean, feed lime, gather twice daily, and store in a cool dry place. Montana experiment station offers bulletins and guidance.
First public sale to be announced in the next issue. By mid July, a fine line of blood and native bulls offered to Montana farmers. Consignments and correspondence solicited. Rules on application to manager H. L. Hull Levistown Montana. Let surplus stock go to Montanans. Excellent advertising facilities and equipment for all livestock. Watch this space.
A compilation of war and economy items notes predicted Russian offensives and ship orders in Seattle and Washington, crop threats and railcar purchases in New York, British and German activity, and U.S. defense measures. It cites naval arming totals, draft shortages, and wartime finance moves across multiple cities.
Anaconda Copper Mining Company offers western Montana agricultural land for direct purchase with 10 yearly payments. Properties promise fertility, climate, moisture, rapid growing seasons, mountain scenery, rail and telegraph access, schools, and future electric service. Contact Blackfoot Land Development Co. Missoula.
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