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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1924
Page
2
State and federal governments fund research to determine the best tillage practices for Mone. The articles are prepared by state experts and encouraged for every reader to study and file for reference.
Fallon county's 1923 hog shipments soared to 45 carloads from Baker, six and a half times 1922, with over 100 registered breeding hogs introduced via boys and girls clubs. Corn acreage rose to 18 000 acres in 1923, yielding an average 40 bushels per acre across thirteen varieties. The Baker Creamery expanded significantly, producing 100 108 pounds of butter in 1923 compared with 55 509 pounds in 1922.
A Montana survey shows 26 counties levied less money for general county and school purposes in 1923 than 1922, while 27 counties increased. Silver Bow tops increases, with taxpayers paying $323,959 more in 1923. Yellowstone leads in decreases, and Lake and Garfield counties lack complete data.
Montana farmers like Scott Hayden, Wyman Morse, J F Kessel, and John Phillips run small flocks. Each reports solid wool yields and cash advances, highlighting a broader world wool shortage and growing value of sheep on small farms despite past hard years in Montana.
Deputy Game Warden Charles Long investigates a report of a raccoon in the vicinity of Piniele Carter County. Local authorities assess potential wildlife disturbance and safety implications for nearby residents and land users.
The report compares tax data for 1928 and 1922 detailing decreases and increases by county. It notes total statewide taxable valuation at 461,682,990 in 1928 versus 465,200,282 in 1922 and an increased levy of 44,892 with per acre taxes ranging from 1.32 to 7.49 dollars across counties.
Hensley of Ulm shows how farmers plan to use corn stubble. He had 40 acres of Dakota White Frost and 70 acres Northwestern Dent, harvested with a corn binder. About November 1 he turned 61 head of steers on 110 acres to clean up remaining corn, cattle costing 4 12 cents per pound.
An analysis notes wool yields of 12.2 pounds per head in 1923 at 40 cents per pound, plus 70 pound wether lambs at 12 cents, totaling about 11.53 dollars per ewe. After maintenance costs of two dollars per head and other deductions, net returns near nine to ten dollars per animal. It argues Montana could sustain millions of sheep alongside dairy cattle given vast grazing and rough lands, suggesting the state may recover from hard times if farmers choose sheep or dairy accordingly.
Mr. Hennley runs cattle and hogs on a Dakota White Flint pasture, using corn stubble as winter feed and alfalfa hay. He plans 200 acres of corn in 1924 and aims to finish at least 100 steers. He reports averaging 7 1/2 cents per pound on finished cattle and projects a $265 per acre net after expenses.
Two naturalization hearing cases revealed unusual truths. One man believed himself a citizen after voting for decades and joining orders where citizenship mattered, only to learn his father was not naturalized when he was 21, rendering him still an alien. The other applicant claimed homestead proof from about 20 years ago and faced denial of final proof for aliens.
Chris Johnson dairy manufacturing specialist told business men and farmers that the Flathead valley's climate suits butter production over cheese. He noted butter fits diversified farming and yields skimmed milk as hog and poultry feed, while cheese marketing poses ongoing problems.
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