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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1942
Page
2
Montana grain officials warn the 1942 crop may require storage for 40 million bushels. With elevators near full and limited empty space, new construction or farm granaries are urged, along with feeding more grain to livestock. Farmers are urged to plan storage well ahead.
Fort Peck state game farm begins pheasant incubation with 1 000 of 10 000 eggs in the incubator. Foundation stock from Warm Springs and Billings arrives. Egg laying reaches 100 daily, rising to about 350 soon. Target production 25 000 birds, distribution across northern and eastern Montana this summer. Construction advances include water and sewer lines. pheasant pens and manager residence ongoing.
A witty exchange on how astronomers identify and name stars, exploring the mystery of celestial nomenclature. The snippet captures curiosity about star names and the historical process behind stellar labeling.
A dramatic line features Mistress asking for more dishes and Mary replying No ma'am less during a selected moment. The exchange highlights a domestic scene with implied authority and restraint.
Guidance for successful transplanting of vegetable seedlings. Create proper holes, shorten long tap roots, avoid air pockets, firm soil for root contact, plant a bit deeper than in flats, trim tops, soak soil, mulch lightly, space two to three feet, use plant food in the hole and around the plant, and apply additional fertilizer after four to six weeks.
Montanans Inc officials say priority assistance for relocating and building sugar beet factories is virtually nonexistent. War Production Board refuses to release materials needed for factory repairs or expansions due to military contract needs, bottlenecking the industry and hindering large crop development in 1942 and beyond.
Montana State extension horticulturist E. E. Isaac warns high winds dry soil by increasing evaporation and harming plants even with irrigation. Planting south and west tree rows blocks winds, north belts hold snow and store moisture in spring. Hedge rows improve both irrigated and dryland gardens, but trees require soil moisture and planning.
Secretary Fred Bennion on Gov. Ford's panel says Montana could save money, cars, and tires by an auto pool plan for officials. He cites Michigan's war conservation pool of 200plus state cars and notes 1940-41 costs: 184 passenger cars and 104 light trucks plus mileage use, totaling 333000 dollars. Bennion also explains personal property tax notices demand prompt payment and outlines seizure rules for delinquent taxes, noting lax enforcement in Jefferson and Lewis and Clark counties.
Canadian border officials issue free gasoline licenses and ration coupon books to U S visitors. Two books exist: a 48 hour book for four units and a 90 day book for up to 20 units. Purchases limited to 7 am to 7 pm on weekdays. unused coupons returned on exit.
The text advises regular weekly bag empties for maximum vacuum efficiency. It cites Dublin’s population increasing by 6 000 annually for four years, noting sustained growth.
J N Thelen of Great Falls president of the Montana Wildlife federation calls the House reduction of Pittman Robertson funding from 2 250 000 to 1 250 000 a drastic cut. He urges Montana senators and sportsmen to press for restoration to the full amount.
A short verse describes seagulls perched on the sea and following a boat with a carefree, expressionless stance. The lines emphasize their easy float and lack of discretion as they sit and flit above the water.
CBS Actress Elizabeth Reller endorses a defense cut by Josef of Mona Manet for A. W. V. S. uniforms. The versatile hairstyle also works for evening wear, offering a soft, practical look for wartime civilian defense roles.
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