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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
5
Dr. W. J. Butler the state veterinarian warns Montana stockmen against abrupt changes from dry to wet feeds due to asthma risk in cattle. He warns the condition is generally fatal in animals though avoidable with a gradual feeding change. Several cows have already died in the western part of the state.
Cattle prices ease slightly while stockers and feeders show broad demand at the Los Angeles Union Stock Yards. Fat cattle trade below ideal volumes but market undercurrents remain firm. hogs hold up with grain fed prices near 6.90 to 7.60 per cwt and lard demand rising due to advertising and improved production.
A clipped miscellany mixes a water filter ad with rainfall math and sports gossip. It cites Dillon area rainfall, joking about periscopes for cars, and dimly reliable linear scores linking Helena Bozeman Butte and St Peters. It closes with a satirical world box score notion.
The state board of health reports a drop in polio cases in Montana with four cases last week versus eight and 16 the prior weeks. Officials say no epidemic is brewing as colder weather should reduce cases further.
The company describes a flagship Ford with the largest dimensions to date, offering expanded interior space with up to seven extra inches of seating room. New wide doors and semi concealed running boards accompany a longer wheelbase and broader stance.
A collection of moral maxims from Sterne Chesterfield and others includes Do as you would be done by and urges respect for self and others. It cites religious and philosophical authorities to stress conscience, liberty, and humane conduct.
Montana's armory building program began in Helena with groundbreaking for an armory and arsenal. Additional armories are planned in national guard cities statewide under a state armory board plan. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Burgess of Helena last Wednesday. the couple are former Dillon residents.
A brief reflection contrasts the Biblical Golden Rule with C F Dole’s comparison to gravity, noting universal reciprocity guiding human conduct and social harmony.
Editors reiterate Glacier and Yellowstone parks stay open to motorists until October 15 and roads remain passable after. About sixty miles of Yellowstone park highway stay open year round, while fall colors and weather promise a pleasant season ahead.
Beaverdhead high Beavers were routed 44 to 0 by the Savages after walloping the Gallatin Hawks 26 to 0 last week. Next Friday, Butte Central travels to Beavers head field for a climactic home game likely to decide the season.
Visitors are told the parks are closed, though access remains possible at park entrances. The lingering confusion affects enjoyment and hampers timely admission to green spaces.
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