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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
7
The article extols wheel and riding cultivators to cover five acres a day, enables work on steep hillsides, and emphasizes deep close cultivation early to control weeds. It notes reduced labor, increased production, and lower costs for corn and potatoes through thorough tillage and timely use of spike tooth harrows and shields.
Professor W J Kennedy of Illinois emphasizes careful mating to improve herd type and strength. He warns against fine boned sires and close breeding, noting possible sterility and weaker constitution, and advocates selecting a strong sire and avoiding grade stock. An anecdote about a colonel misinterpreting abbreviations follows.
Wyoming farm guidance explains irrigation timing for spring crops, winter grain, and hay as well as the impact on rust diseases. It notes first irrigation occurs 1-2 months after sowing, with last irrigation about a month before harvest, and cautions against keeping soil wet after heading to avoid rust. It also mentions broom corn seed demand being low and corn price influencing acreage, plus pea rouse concerns for early sown crops.
A farmer officer extols sheep for manure and grazing value. He claims a 100 acre farm can support 50 sheep at low cost, yielding 3 to 5 dollars per head yearly and 150 to 200 dollars in net benefit, while warning against feeding corn to breeding ewes and recommending bran oats and clover hay with good shelter and water.
A Kansas Farmer stock raiser outlines essentials for growing stock. Feed should be clean, mold free, and served fresh in clean troughs. Feed twice daily to hunger, with ample exercise space to develop muscles and vital organs. Play by healthy young animals is noted as beneficial.
Horse Notes urge rest after feeding and warn mares bred in fall endure good service without injury. They emphasize selecting for size, form, bone, and constitution, cleaning heels nightly, and avoiding dirt that causes sores. They advise wholesome food but caution against excess fat producing feeds.
The New York Herald describes a Japanese blade made from magnetic iron ores folded and soldered into many ultra thin sheets. The process begins with a single sheet attached to a rod, repeated doubling, soldering, and heating to build layers.
Department of the Interior Land Office Helena Mont June 5 1901 notice that John Bajack has filed final proof for his desert land claim NW4 section 9 township 85 range … before George W French Dillon Mont July 20 1901 witnesses Simeon Estes George Rebich Benjamin B Taylor Coleman C Barnett all of Dillon Mont final proof to prove residence and cultivation of land notarized by George D Grevge Register
Notice from the United States Land Office Helena dated May 31 1801 announces J Walter Scott of Red Rock Montana has filed to prove desert land claim No 8514 for the W 4 SE of section 21 township 108 range 10 west in Montana before L J Price A S Commissioner at Dillon on July 9 1901. Witnesses include John Ward Patrick Ward Frank Sadler George Hughes Gran GE D Greene Register 23 8.
Notice is given that settler Martin Butch has filed for final proof on his claim No 6134 for the 8% SW and NW BW portions in section 6, township 6, range 14. Proof will be made before L J Price U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on June 22 1901. Names of witnesses Marshall C Harrison Frank Schwartz Genk Pinkerton Edward Romain all of Jackson and Bannack Montana. George D Greene Register
Land Office Helena Mont May 22 1901 notice that settler Edward Marchesseault has filed intention for final proof for claim No 8117 at Dillon on July 8 1901 before J Price U S Commissioner. The notice lists residence and cultivation proof requirements and names William G Phillips William Driscoll Thomas Ellis Lucius D Newell and Greene as participants.
In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District Montana Beaverhead County the estate of Mario Axeline Thompson deceased is described. A hearing is set for June 11 1901 at 10 o clock in the forenoon for proving the will and for Charlotta Lyngbure to obtain Letters Testamentary. The court clerk will witness the seal of the court on May 18 1901.
Notice to creditors and claimants of Otho Klemm deceased. Minnie P Schansenbach executrix directs claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication to Dillon Montana office of attorney Jno G Willis, Beaverhead County. Dated May 29 1901 first publication May 31 1901.
Multiple entries from Helena Montana dated May 1901 announce settlers final proof hearings in Dillon July 2 and July 7, 1901 for H. Ki claims 10850 and 6039 with witnesses listed. Desert land final proof for Mary A Flynn in Dillon July 7 1901. Applications for U S Patent cover Amazon Alta Walled Ballarat Minnesota Green Mountain lodes in Madison County Montana with detailed surveys and adjoining claims recorded.
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