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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
7
The article explains how chemical fertilizers like nitrate of soda ammonium sulphate and superphosphate supply nitrogen phosphorus and potassium. It notes the need for humus from compost, which must develop over two to three years, accelerated by additives but with uneven results, and the importance of keeping compost moist to hasten decomposition.
The February 27 market letter from The First National Bank of Boston reports raw wool prices advancing with Boston quotes averaging 98, up over January and substantially above last year. Foreign markets are strong with many auction gains, while domestic stocks decline, signaling favorable price prospects ahead.
A Montana Governor approved the Our Town Cleanup and Beautifying campaign aimed at community beautification. The program, run by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, offers a silver trophy to the cleanest town and runs through June 30 with progress judged by before and after pictures.
E. C. Sams announces reappointment of all Penney directors for 1928 after stockholder meeting on March 12. Officers also re-elected with Sams as president and Bushnell as vice president. Rallies loyalty and cooperation across company.
The regular monthly W C T U meeting at the old training school assembly room drew a good attendance. The program included songs America and Onward Christian Soldiers, a prayer, reports from the Billings conference read by Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Taylor, a solo by Miss Gyp sum, piano by Miss Booth, an address by Rev. Simmons, and closing remarks by Rev. Simons.
The department of agriculture says the wool market remains firm though prices may be influenced by unmeasured factors. US wool consumption rose in the past month with preliminary January exemption around 65 million pounds, up from December and January 1927. England mills used less oil last month than in December or January 1627.
Superintendent Charles Henry spoke on recent educational meetings in Boston. The operetta cast performs three numbers from Once in a Blue Moon at the College auditorium Friday night March 28. Margaret Curran tours northern high schools and will attend Inland Empire Teachers Association in Spokane. Strickland Gillilan appears at the auditorium March 28. Gargoyles initiated seven new members at a fireside. Initiates include Lloyd Gass Gerald Gass Hysham. William Chance Square Butte. Leonard Nelson Deer Lodge. Frances McLaughlin Billings. Helen Swanson Victor. Robette Waller Eureka. A swimming class for training school girls runs each Monday evening led by Helen Mae Smith. Dr. S. E. Davis leaves for eastern Montana visiting schools and addressing teachers and pupils, attending University Executive Council in Helena March 28.
A Montana cattle buyer from Wisdom faces a misunderstanding after a reporter implied he described Big Hole cowpunchers as hard boiled. Friends defend the herd buyer while the dispute centers on weather and cowboy bravado from the old days. A radio broadcast idea is proposed to clear the air.
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