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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
2
Treasure State farm article urges seed sanitation to curb wheat smut. Four smut types threaten grain and national food supply. Formaldehyde seed treatment, in-tub soaking or dipping, and quick sowing or careful drying are recommended to preserve germination and keep the 1919 crop marketable.
President Wilson prolongs the 1919 government wheat price by fixing a minimum of 2.20 at key markets for winter wheat. He warns of a possible 500 million risk if Europe ships in cheaper wheat before mid 1920 and promises a disinterested commission to review costs for any future increases.
A draft on future beef supply appears as northwestern range cattle flood markets with August receipts in Chicago near 60 000 head. Analysts note prolonged high prices and rising western breeding, grazing and feeding, urging ranchers to continue expanding herds and investments despite climate and market factors.
Growers around Malta and nearby towns form Phillips County Co operative Marketing association to market cattle. Managers appointed for Dodson and Malta with plans to cover Saco tributary. Non profit body collects $1.50 per head shipping fee plus 40 cents per head for insurance. manager gets $1.50 per head with $100 cap. surplus returns to members for use. Next shipment expected September with monthly runs thereafter.
Montana towns report harvests and shortages as war drives Galla tin hay yields reach 232 tons from 95 acres. towns discuss meetings, water safety, and local measures. incidents include a miniature cyclone, bigamy arrest, and penalties for misused words to support Red Cross.
The New York Sun quotes Food Administrator Hoover warning acute starvation this winter for western Russia Romania Bulgaria and Austria due to dry weather and crop failures. Hoover cautions against over confidence and notes Germany still commands a strong fighting organization. The Sun notes Kaiser's crops are among the most disappointing since 1914.
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