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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1920
Page
2
Dr. W. J. Butler state veterinary surgeon argues Montana ranges can sustain 2,000,000 cattle with local bank support for loans. He calls for national financiers to favor local knowledge, warns of misperceptions about livestock loans, notes improving feed, and underscores artesian wells as critical assets for ranches.
Montana’s 1921 crops largely exceeded expectations with corn totaling 3,759,000 bushels and potatoes around 4.91 million bushels. October favored harvest while moisture shortfalls trimmed winter wheat acreage and the wool market remained weak with about 16.8 million pounds of clip.
The Institute of American Meat Packers and National Livestock Exchange urge tighter controls to prevent suffering and losses in transit. They warn against improper bedding and overloading and advise precautions at loading, handling hot animals, and avoiding dangerous chutes.
J Scott Harrison assistant supervisor surveys says the U S general land office will finish eastern Montana surveying next year with 16 crews back in Helena. Much work remains in western Montana, and labor shortages hampered this year’s progress.
Miss Ruth Woods leads a shift in grammar teaching from formal rules to reading poetry fiction and world masters. Students learn many writers bend rules like split infinitives when force is gained yet retain core guidelines.
Willam T. Lathrop of the Montana Weather Bureau in Helena disputes University of Kansas Professor Alter's five year cycle theory. He argues there is no scientific basis for forecasting by cycles and stresses studying underlying causes. He notes animals and birds merely prepare for winter, not predict its severity.
Lewis and Clark county commissioners promote a 5000 acre Great Lincoln park along the Big Blackfoot river to protect giant yellow pines six to eight feet in diameter. The plan seeks state or federal designation, with land mostly privately owned by W. A. Clark interests and Anaconda Copper. The reserve would include Lincoln town and span river-adjacent lands, aiming to exchange timber lands for private tracts and preserve the forest for posterity.
Montana Sportsmen urge urgent action to save Yellowstone elk from steep declines. The north herd of Yellowstone park drops from 25,000 in 1915 to about 12,000 by 1919 20 with 8 9 thousand killed by hunters. They call for federal laws against elk teeth harvesting and for Montana to fund protection and winter range to prevent extinction.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products to ease baby rashes. It promotes Cuticura Soap for hot baths followed by Cuticura Ointment and a hint of Cuticura Talcum dusting, priced at 25 cents each.
Dairying suits timbered western Montana regions with pasture potential and profits from dairy cattle without stump removal. Supported by crops, hogs, and poultry, with fruits and garden produce thriving. Purchases priced by experienced appraisers free of commissions, with guidance to choose suitable locations.
Sam T. Neiser an Augusta ranch hand faced neighbor accusations of laziness during wartime. He hired an attorney to obtain a certified war department questionnaire which showed he was rated A-1 had not sought exemption but had never been called to service. A justice of the peace awarded the attorney a $100 fee.
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