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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
7
Obituaries note Mrs. Amanda O Mary at 103 and Rev Wiliam C O Mary known as a miracle man. Other items include rate case decision for Plentywood Electric Co, extradition actions, loans and grain seed sales, bond elections, and cattle ranch sale near Livingston.
In Bozeman minority stockholders led by M. J. Schutter B. R. Bates and William De Hoog sue the Montana Grain Growers Corporation seeking a receiver dissolution and voiding the rename of Montana Equity Elevator to the defendant. They allege misrepresentation by A Ed Widlrath and mismanagement leaving the company insolvent with unproductive assets and valueless notes.
Butte reports Theodore Chronos, the third man on trial, convicted of first degree murder in the December 9, 1919 fatal shooting of Sylvester J. Prenatt during a four masked men raid at his home. Jury imposes death. co defendants Williams and Byrne receive prison and hanging sentences respectively. Chronos claims Byrne led the group and that Byrne killed Prenatt while Chronos implicated Patrolman Andrew Brady and taxi driver Edgar Mehitosh as future charges emerge.
Dillon Beavorhead county gains a hospital plan funded by a $100,000 gift from Martin Jarrett and property valued at $20,000 from the State Bank of Dillon. A $25,000 maintenance fund from Mr. Shienberger and $25,000 from Mrs. Margaret Roe backs the project. The hospital will serve all, regardless of ability to pay.
Bozeman reports to the State college entomology department an influx of immature grasshoppers, with alarming numbers in parts of the state. A Canada western report also notes grasshoppers rising to worrying levels. Prof. R A Cooley suspects some that overwintered from last fall are the source, but no specimens have been sent for species confirmation.
Advices from St Paul to the Commercial club report a special train will carry the Twin City delegation to the Livestock association convention in Billings April 2021. They will travel with a brass band and the Hook Em Cow entertainers to showcase that eastern showmanship shares the wild west spirit.
Prince Feisal, son of the Hedjaz king, proclaims himself ruler of Syria and independence for his people. He is described as the era's most significant troublemaker for the Allies.
United States Department of Agriculture summarizes 1919 records showing purebred cow shares rising from 597 of 10 243 cows in 1918 to 2 086 of 18 244 in 1919 an increase of 118 percent. Associations grew from 44 to 78, aiding small breeders by providing affordable access to purebred bulls.
The article argues that dairy profitability hinges on ample balanced palatable feed and comfortable surroundings. It notes June as nature's model for pasture and emphasizes extending ideal conditions year round by applying key factors for high milk and butterfat quality.
Records of big advantage. Nine times out of ten a farmer behind in dairy ing doubts his costs. Do not sell out. Keep account of every item entering cost of production. Improve marketing methods and you may find you are making good on the dairy end of farming. Better cow care follows.
Calves learn to eat grain early and dairymen should breed top cows to the finest sires in town. Underfeeding harms production. Place calf pens to minimize temperature variation and guard calves from pests with insect powder.
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