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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1916
Page
6
Peddlers of a hundred years ago were adept at finding buyers and sellers. Today the classified advertising columns render that service on a larger scale, and reading them may reveal chances you did not realize you were seeking.
Equity Cooperative Association of Great Falls publicizes Montana land for sale including 320 acres near Conrad with 200 cultivated, 320 acres plow land, and 12.50 per acre. Also listed are 10500 acre sheep and cattle ranches, 600 acre stock ranch, 525 acres irrigated near a railroad town, 6000 cattle operation in the Big Hole country, and 80 to 1500 acre parcels.
The article argues that livestock focused farms are consistently more prosperous than grain farms. It cites steadier work, local markets, better soil fertility return via manure, and stronger community development as benefits. It notes higher initial investment but greater long term profitability and security for farmers and their families.
Instructional notice explains who must register to vote in November 1914 era, stating old voters by 1914 address need not re register if unchanged, women registered after equal suffrage need not re register unless address changes, and address changes require notifying county clerk before October 7 at 5 0p to avoid trouble.
Montana reports 1916 wheat at 10.32 million winter bushels and spring wheat near 15 million. Oats 27.16 million, barley about 3 million, corn 2.1 million, flaxseed steady. Despite late spring, drought in parts and uneven regions, state crops are near or above normal with prospects for 1917 bumper crops.
The article urges early sowing of winter wheat in Montana with seed in ground by late September to early October. It notes previous shortfalls due to harvest delays and forecasts a record breaking 1917 crop with ideal conditions for a large yield.
The 1916 Montana State Fair in Helena runs September 25 to 30. Officials promise the largest, finest fair yet with county displays, prize livestock from beef and dairy cattle to sheep and hogs, and new breeders entering after a strong year. The fair gathers Montana farmers and families, showcasing Treasure State products and a proud livestock show.
An editorial urges Montana farmers to curb annual equipment losses through proper shelter, maintenance, and storage. It warns neglect causes rust and waste, recommends straw sheds, painting, grease on bright parts, removing binder canvases, and a season end inventory to speed next year's work.
George Walrath of Bozeman says Gallatin valley crops will be normal with heavy irrigated spring yields offsetting weather losses. Farmers report 42 to 58 bushels per acre and plan to sell quickly as prices rise.
As October cools, farmers prepare for fur bearing animal trapping. Clean and inspect traps now for the November start, since delaying costs more later. High fur prices reward careful setup, and prepared trappers earn extra income this winter.
A privately financed railroad from Belle Fourche to Miles City will begin this year with 50 miles completed before snow. R F Furnish of Miles City is vice president and general manager. The line will pass through fertile undeveloped country, near the Little Missouri irrigation project, and approach oil and gas fields near Baker. Start of work from Belle Fourche is expected within 15 days.
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