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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
7
Prairie county reports five dipping vats served 6 872 cattle and horses in 1924 under county agent G H Lewis. Dipping removes fleas and parasites and saves about 20 percent of the winter feed bill while improving carrying condition.
The January cattle on feed report shows an 18 percent drop west of the Mississippi with Utah and Colorado unchanged and South Dakota down as much as 35 percent. Montana cattlemen anticipate higher western stock demand and prices as feeder numbers fall.
A. J. Mole of Beartooth Seed company notes seed peas on Homer Hughes ranch east of Boyd in Carbon county yielded nearly 50 bushels per acre. He describes the crop as large and plump and of finest quality. Beartooth Seed aims to contract 1500 acres of pens in Red Lodge Roberts area and about 150 acres of beans in Boyd and lower country.
Dr. Howard Welch of Montana State College reports over 250000 cattle in Montana tested and free of tuberculosis up to this year start. Nationwide nearly six million cattle have been tested. In December Montana tested over 5000 head with only 14 cases of tuberculosis detected.
J W Vance of Jordan purchases 18 two year old bulls from A B Cook Hereford herd. Shipment delayed until season’s end. Earlier Senator Wendrick of Sheridan Wyoming bought 24 bulls from Cook. Cook continues to improve his herd with top Herefords added periodically.
More than $600 in prizes were awarded at the second annual Yellow stone County Corn and Bean show in Billings. Two judges, Clyde McKee and C. C. Starling, faculty at Montana State College Bozeman, oversaw the exhibits with McKee guiding corn and beans and Starling handling potatoes.
The Stillwater County Wool Growers Association plans to sell its 500000 pound wool clip at 50 cents a pound, stated by county agent W H Jones. This is the fourth year of the association with the highest price since its founding, following 40 cents in 1922 and 43 cents in 1923 and 1924. The group has grown steadily to 190 members representing about 60 000 head of sheep.
A mixed difficulty crossword lists clues for Horizontal and Vertical entries covering months nouns adjectives and names. It includes theme like The fourth month reverential fear and a fruit along with ancient sun god and Civil War general clues.
Observations show weather greatly affects how often cattle drink. Cooler or wetter weather lengthens intervals between drinks, with some animals going up to two days without water. Advises watering spots in open range areas be at least five miles apart.
At a well attended meeting of the poultry raisers of Carbon county the Carbon County Poultry association was organized. Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: John Sim president EF Mitchell vice president Jalmer Salo secretary treasurer LeFever J M Rooke Carl Lucas Mrs J E Carroll and Mrs Paul Cartright appointed to committee on rules and by laws.
Rosebud county led in prizes at the tenth annual state corn show in Miles City, distancing other counties. Richland county took second, with Stillwater and Custer tied for third. Prof. Clyde McKee of Bozeman judged the awards.
R L Waddell of the Montana State College Extension Service notes a slight year to year drop in lambs on feed nationwide. The Intermountain section shows a notable rise, while the Middle West and coast experience offsetting declines.
The annual USDA outlook on leading crops will be released in February. It provides a birdseye view of agriculture to help farmers plan their work for the coming season.
Reports from other regions show alarm over disease conditions causing poultry losses while European poultry plague is not yet reported in Montana. The United States Bureau of Animal Industry is taking steps to prevent further spread of the infection.
A compact guide explains filling white spaces with letters to form words across and down. Numbers mark starting letters from definitions under horizontal and vertical headers. Black squares separate words. only dictionary words fit, with names and abbreviations treated per rules.
A playful verse by Don W. Rei features the Husky-Tusk Walrus a combative creature who taunts tigers bets on a cake of ice and causes a spicy icebound spree. The tale ends with the walrus overindulgence and a sizzling stomach requiring large ice to extinguish.
The article notes a whale near English coast fishermen who interact amicably with the crew. The whale only harms when he exhales a long sigh toward the boats, producing a suffocating stench that forces the men to flee.
An arriving Massachusetts native to New York extols the city’s roar and lights while noting hunger and loneliness beyond family routines. He finds life here teaches joy and laughter, except for the belief that some things can’t be done.
The American Legion endowment movement begins in Indiana and Kentucky with field secretaries aiding state departments. A $20 million goal is planned as a perpetual trust to honor veterans and orphans, with names of prominent backers and national officials attached to the effort.
Attorney General Harlan Stone rules on the adjusted compensation act. Absence without leave in service counts as service if discharged honorably, including time in guardhouse or K P assignments, within act limits. American Legion officials sought guidance on how service length is measured.
The Texarkana post of the American Legion executive committee proposes joint annual conventions with the two state Legion organizations in Texarkana in 1926. Texarkana straddles the Texas Arkansas boundary, making it equally a fit for both states and strengthening the effort.
A reflection on affectation and truthfulness quotes La Bouchefoucauld about the ridiculousness of pretended qualities. It also compares a small fish to a biased fisherman, suggesting exaggeration harms credibility.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for daily toilet use. It suggests soaking hands in hot suds with Cuticura Soap then drying and applying Cuticura Ointment and removing excess with tissue.
Ad shows a humorous exchange about a hungry man asking to eat snow from a piazza and a demand to shovel the rest to pay. An advert claims soft coal will ease laundry work this winter and Red Cross Ball Blue removes grime, with a grocers notice.
A cryptic aphorism notes that crocodiles shed tears as they prepare to feast, implying a caution about deceit and hidden intentions beneath a calm exterior. The line frames predator cunning with emotional display.
A reflective note on how initial good intentions unravel into complications, suggesting once plans begin to falter there is little that can salvage them. The line underscores the fragility of intent under changing circumstances.
Mrs Mabel Ross of Salem Oregon reports relief from backache and bearing pains during pregnancy after using Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription. She urges other expectant mothers to take the remedy throughout pregnancy for comfort and to avoid distress. Available at all druggists in tablets or liquid.
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