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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
2
Farmers in Utah Idaho and Montana respond to government appeals to grow more sugar beet acreage. Pledge cards ask for expected acres for this season and compare to 1917. Utah reports 16,8382 acres pledged, up 3,262 acres with gains across districts from 14.8 to 40 percent, average 24.1 percent.
Experts from Bozeman warn every Columbia gopher costs farmers at least 25 cents due to grain loss. Killing the pests with poisoned grain costs about 38 cents per quart at a new state central plant in Missoula, enough to cover 130 burrows and be sold to farmers at cost.
Reports cover nearly all of Utah with Idaho prospects improving. Farmers show strong support for government needs and pledge unity to boost beet acreage, tonnage, and sugar output this year.
The Montana State Poultry Breeders Association announces a youth chicken-raising contest at the Butte show in January 1919. Prizes range from 10 to 2 dollars for a pen of one male and four females hatched from standard bred fowls and raised by contestants under eighteen. Entry fee is 1 dollar per pen, with rules obtainable from Secretary J L Dorsh in Butte. Birds should be hatched by May 1 and entries close June 1, 1918.
The office reports three weeks of rising applications for bail insurance totaling $500000 as farmers submit policies. The push highlights efficiency by eliminating expenses and offering added benefits to farmers seeking coverage.
The state plans to loan up to 500000 from a legislative fund to aid seed grain needs. Loans at 6 percent will be secured by crop liens or other property or personal notes, and funds will be distributed by county councils of defense to farmers able to yield returns this season.
Governor Sam V. Stewart writes to George Creel detailing Montana’s wartime mobilization. About 7,000 volunteers join the new army, with no branch segregated. Liberty loan subscriptions reach 15.85 million and second loan 21 million. Montana had one infantry regiment at start, later handed to federal control, while selective service operates efficiently.
Approximately 17 000 pounds of Dr W M Williams Wendelin Grimm alfalfa seed were sealed for state testing under Montana Seed Growers association rules. Inspector Jahnke supervised sealings. the seed is graded for purity 98 percent and germination 85 to 90 percent, with strict weed exclusions. Only Williams Grimm seed is registered in the state. 1 000 pounds were sold to Canadian Pacific for regional distribution.
A poultry expert urges systematic farm setup to boost efficiency. Study steps, optimize chores, and ensure one pouch per hand for feeding chicks. Arrange buildings for easy access, designate a place for everything, and fix regular morning and evening routines.
Legislation favors teaching foreign born soldiers in the new army to read and write, supported by the War Department.
A reflection notes that many who are merely careful are credited as good in a world seen as careless, highlighting a contrast between intention and perception. The line prompts consideration of how everyday prudence is valued.
A digest of wartime items from London, New York, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington. Topics include debt and loan figures for Britain and allies, rising flax prices, rail control, labor shifts, shipyards, Liberty Loans, Japanese and Siberian concerns, U S war production, aerial service plans, and manpower shortfalls. Names such as Wilson, Baruch, Meyers, and various cities and organizations appear, with dates and figures interspersed throughout.
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