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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
2
Tolstoy grandson of Leo Tolstoy works on an Iowa farm to fund studies at Penn College of Oskaloosa. He abandons his title to learn American agricultural methods for potential return to Russia.
Agronomist Clyde McKee of the Montana Experiment Station advises fall plowing for land to be used in summer fallow, with May as the ideal window and June 1 latest. Early spring rains should be captured, while late spring plowing wastes moisture. Depth ranges from five to seven inches on light soils four to six inches. Consider turning more subsoil when aiming for summer fallow and apply well rotted barnyard manure on the surface to be tilled in. Spring plowing should be followed by immediate disking to keep soil moist and prevent lumping.
A Montana State College entomology expert, A L Strand, concludes that proper handling of poison is not fatal to cattle or horses. He notes enough bait exists to kill three steer or one horse per pound and warns against careless distribution or long exposure in fields.
James Franklin 11 from Wardin Big Horn county tops state poultry demonstration for year ending Oct 31 1923 with highest production 49 percent and third in net profit per hen In spring 1928 he began with eight pullets as a Boys and Girls Club member His early prizes include 25 baby chicks in 1922 and prize chicks from J R Scott farm Helena in 1928 He later won three firsts three Midland Empire fair prizes and other awards in 1923
A hog feeder reports that charcoal given to sows and a raw egg to piglets reliably stop scouring. He notes this simple treatment has worked for years in his herd, contrasting with modern scientific methods.
Dr Howard Welch of Montana State College warns that cattle chew bones in spring and fall due to mineral不足. Phosphate of lime is the common remedy, with alfalfa and legume hay aiding supply. Home remedies include ash from bone meal and bone ash, while official circular 122 can be requested free from the Montana Experiment Station in Bozeman.
The article advises thorough spring plowing followed by disking and periodic cultivation with a weed cutter to remove thistle, with careful hand weeding for any plants that escape. It emphasizes timely operations and mulching or turning soil to suppress regrowth and protect the crop.
The article outlines garden crop risks from diseases and insects from planting to harvest. It lists soil flaws, moisture extremes, nutrient imbalances, weather, improper fertilization, and fungi as troubles. Emphasizes best practices like crop rotation, appropriate fertilizers, proper cultivation, and seasonal planting for success.
A survey reports average livestock consumption: cows eat 470 pounds of concentrates and about 2.2 tons of hay annually when no silage is fed. Horses consume 21 bushels of corn and an equal amount of hay. Sheep use 44 pounds of grain and 0.125 ton of hay, while hogs require about 9.5 bushels of corn.
Early spring work with hoe or harrow reduces later weed problems. A little effort now saves much labor later as weeds gain size and harder to manage.
Tomato plants started in pots indoors tend to grow long and spindly due to crowded conditions and insufficient light. Provide ample space and bright light to prevent leggy growth and promote sturdy, healthy plants.
A tablet recording the birth of Herreniia Gemella dated March 11, 128 A.D. is kept in the University of Michigan vaults. Discovered in Egypt in 1922, it was translated at the British Museum. The wooden leaves unfold like a folding slate and the witnesses’ residences are legible despite missing seats.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for shaving and bathing claiming double razor efficiency and skin health. It promises no mug soap no germs no waste and no irritation even with daily shaving. It positions the soap as all in one for shaving bathing and shampooing.
The Yule Record quotes a quip about marriage as a great game that always ends in a tie, reflecting lighthearted holiday commentary. The line contrasts two speakers in a playful exchange about matrimony.
A brief quip notes that a fool reveals emptiness each time he speaks, turning words into a mirror of lack and rashness. No named individuals or places are cited in this compact reflection.
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