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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1919
Page
4
The Montana dairy industry contends with high seed prices and labor shortages. Dairy herds must be tested to determine milk and butter fat output, guiding feeding choices. Emphasis on optimizing rations, considering cottonseed meal, and potential milking machines to maintain profitability and supply.
Secretary Charles T. Stewart issues an order requiring all Montana bakeries to test bread weights to ensure compliance with the legal standard. The move follows complaints of short weighing and violations carry a fine of 10 to 100 dollars per offense, with each sale counting as a separate offense.
G L Martin of Bozeman emphasizes water as vital for dairy cows. He notes winter dependence on artificial water, explains water needs tied to milk production, and advises on warming water, indoor basins, and avoiding contaminated sources to protect milk quality.
Five organizations file for irrigation surveys in Montana. Deputy State Engineer Buck will inspect feasibility and water sources for Copper Lake near Ovando Powell county, Nine Mile prairie in Missoula county, a Circle project in McCone from the Yellowstone, a Circle project in McCone from the Red River, and Frenchtown valley project from the Missoula river. Reservoir storage emphasized to expand irrigated area.
Elizabeth Preston, who claimed to be a slave before the war and to have served as a cook with General Custer, died at the county poor farm after more than 30 years in Butte. She lived in a shack with two crippled dogs prior to hospitalization and ended with charity care despite initial means.
State Poultry Dealers Association secretary J L Dorsh announces the annual state poultry show will be held in Great Falls from January 19 to 24. The event will feature Belgian hares and pedigree rabbits, with Ed Hayes as poultry judge and a total prize pool of 800 dollars plus 200 in special prizes.
Six thousand acres of flax on Fort Peck lands leased by Montana Farming Corp are being harvested with an estimated eight bushels per acre. The group controls 18 000 to 20 000 acres under lease, with summer fallow for next spring sowing of wheat flax and corn. Grazing permits cover a large area and 2000 to 3000 cattle are planned for immediate stocking. Frank A. Thackery, manager for Thomas D. Campbell, is buying cattle for the project.
Montana farmers find dry farming forage promising with sweet clover corn slender wheat grass brome grass oats rye hay and alfalfa when cultivated in rows. The report highlights success and practical gains for dry farming practices.
The article argues a self reliant farmer finds corn as a reliable feed base and a crop rotation ally. It highlights sunflowers yielding large silage, notes sweet clover’s value for hay and soil nitrogen, and promotes alfalfa as top forage with irrigation options. It also mentions rye fall sowing as a dependable hay source.
Farmers debate rye hay cutting methods with bundles and binders favored for ease of handling. Experiments with brome grass slender wheat grass and other mixtures explore best pasture crops for Montana. The drive remains to irrigate all arable land while developing permanent profitable farming for non irrigated farms.
The ad suggests rubbing Cuticura Ointment on itchy spots and dandruff, then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water the next morning. It promotes daily use of the three Cuticura products as toilet preparations to obtain clear skin and soft hands.
A reflective note on men facing inner turmoil as they revisit the old winter overcoat. The sentiment pairs nostalgia with hesitation, hinting at unresolved memories tied to the garment.
The report notes Count Hohenzollern shows no breakdown from heavy workload or immense nervous pressure during current events. Official observers describe steady demeanor and continued public duties despite strain.
A black bear cub approached the Brown ranch yard above Big Timber while two children played. The cub lingered at the fence and shared a grave stare with the youngsters until Mr. Dave Brown emerged from the cabin with a rifle and killed it.
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