Dry land farming advice from H C Cash advocates winter wheat and careful tillage
Molt farmer H C Cash discusses successful dry farming in Montana and endorses the Montana Development Association formula. He cites past yields, urges fall sowing of winter wheat on summer fallowed land, and describes soil management including disking, subsoil packing, mulching, and weed control to conserve moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Cash
Molt
Billings
Paul Cash
Mr. Cash
Cash
Stong
Montana Development ‘Association
Palouse
Montana
Delinquent Tax Sale Held With Little Property Sold
The 1920 Montana delinquent tax sale was conducted in Beaverhead County last Saturday by Miss Georgia Mathews. The sale was postponed ten months by legislative act. Many on the delinquent list paid before the sale but few purchasers appeared, with little property sold. The Big Hole Irrigation district property remained on the list as the largest item.
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Georgia Mathews
Beaverhead County
Montana
Big Hole Irrigation District
Meeting Of Womens Clubs In Anaconda District 2
The Anaconda Woman's Club invites district No 2 club women to a two day district meeting at the Montana hotel October 13 and 14. Sessions feature Mrs Sanders and Mrs Case, with talks by Miss Edith Taffin and Miss Muckley. A dinner will include discussion led by Mr. Edwin B Caplin and topics on America's pageant and music.
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Anaconda
Woman’s Club of
Willits
Edith Taffin
New York City
State Vocational School For Girls
Helena
Warm Springs
Muckley
State Medical Board
Montana
Thuragay
Eewin B. Caplin
America
W. B. Dakley
Richardson
Hathaway
Johns
Federation
R B. Abbott
T. A. Grigg
Butte
Grade Your Potatoes and Get a Higher Market Price
Beaverhead county farmers produced over fifty thousand bushels of potatoes last season. The Northwest Produce Weekly urges grading to boost prices and market access. A representative from the Northwest Potato Exchange may visit Dillon next spring to advise on planting, seed, care, digging, and market prep. The No 1 grade requires sound, clean tubers with uniform variety traits and minimal defects, with size limits and allowable underages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Northwest Produce Weekly
Kalispell
Dillon
Fire Alarm From Burning Awning Triggers City’s Record Run
The city fire department made a record run when an alarm from the Berty Williams residence on the west side rang last Monday afternoon. The new fire truck operated in service for the first time, proving fully capable. An awning at the Williams home caught fire while no one was home. Mrs. Martha Melvyn nearby extinguished the blaze with a garden hose before firefighters arrived, causing minor damage to window casings and the awning.
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Berty Williams
Williams
Martha Melvyn
Mrs Drummey Embarks On Extended Western Vacation
Mrs. W. F. Drummey leaves Dillon with her 92 year old mother Mrs. Sherman for an extended trip. They join son John Drummey and family in Dubuque Iowa then visit California with Will Drummey at a powder factory, Los Angeles and San Francisco, Seattle with relatives, and return to Dillon around early December.
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W. F. Drummey
Sherman
Butte
John Drummey
Dubuque
Iowa
Drummey
John Drummney
California
Will Drummey
Dillon
Hercules
Los Angeles
Besemius
San Francisco
Seattle
Emmett
The Montana Daughters Promote Correct Flag Usage
The Montana Daughters of the American Revolution compile thorough guidance on United States flag use. It lists national anniversaries, the Ten Commandments of the Flag, flag handling rules, salutes, and etiquette for parades and ceremonies.
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Daughters OF "American Revolution
Montana Daughters of the American Revolution
Harriet Ross Jorris
Funeral of John Anderson Held in Dillon
The funeral for the late John Anderson was held in Dillon last Thursday from the Brundage undertaking parlors. Rev. Father Foley conducted the services. He was 29 and died in Butte after an operation. A Dillon resident, he had ranching ties and was a nephew of Hans, John, Peter and Albert Anderson, noted county sheepmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andderson
Dillon
Brundage Undertaking
Father Foley
Butte
Hans
John, Peter and
Albert Anderson
Boy Dies at Curtis Hospital in Reichle Funeral Planned
Frank Polish 16 or 17, a Reichle youth, died Monday at Curtis hospital from meningitis after a month of illness. His body was moved to the Polish ranch near Reichle for burial. Funeral and interment set for Thursday at Mountain View Cemetery officiated by Rev. Father Foley. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Matt Polish and eight siblings: John, Matt, Rudy, Joe, Albert, May, Agnes, Evelyn.
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Frank Polish
Reichle
Curtis Hospital
Father Foley
Mountain View
Matt Polish
John
Matt
Rudy
Joe
Albert
May
Agnes
Evelyn
New Cashier for Beaverhead State Bank Named
R. B. McChinock arrived from Helena to take the position of cashier at Beaverhead State Bank. He succeeds C. W. Hudson who resigned to pursue similar business. Mr. Hudson will retain his stock in the bank.
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R. B. McChinock
Helena
Beaverhead State Bank
C. W. Hudson
Mr. Hudson
Young Man Pleads Guilty to Moonshine Peddling
Virgil DeLong admitted guilt to moonshine peddling last Monday. County Attorney Gilbert urged a 100 dollar fine and 60 day jail term, suspended if DeLong left town within 24 hours after paying the fine. D Harkness also pleaded guilty, fined 100 dollars.
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Virgil DeLong
Gilbert
D. Harkness
Andrus Hotel Dining Room Opens With Banquet And Dance
The Andrus hotel dining room opened last Tuesday evening with a banquet and dance. The Baxter-Towery Orchestra provided music. Mrs. R. E. Carey oversees the dining room. Meals are served daily from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. A special lunch is offered at noon each day.
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Andrus Hotel
Baxter-Towery Orchestra
R. E. Carey
World Series at Hartwig Theatre Sparks Local Debate
Dillon fans debate the World Series as the Hartwig Theatre wires play by play. Local supporters split between American and National leagues with Babe Ruth cited as a hero by many. Contenders include the Americans and Giants, with further details continued on Page Eight.
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Hartwig Theatre
Dillon
Nationals
Terry Browning
Bud Hartwig
Hartwig
Dillon Fang
Bluie Cruz
Alf .Cashmore
Charley Miller
Babe
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State
The
Beaverhead
Red Cross Chapter
City Hall
Mrs. Drummey
East
United States
Babe Ruth
Bud Courtney
Giants
Roy Forrester
Hiram Sprundage
C. H. Phillips
Earl Wheat
Walter Vance
New York Americans
H. G. Rodgers—Ii
Lee R. Light
B. N. Stevenson
Fred Waldorf
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