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THE JUDITH BASIN STAR VOL. 1 HOBSON STATION, PHILBROOK, P. 0., FEROUS COUNTY, MONTANA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1908. I * THERE IS NOTHING THAT SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS And the secret of succe.se is haying the riglif stuff at the right price. We are selling to the people. REAL VALUES IN . Residence Lots IN, THE ONLY LOGICAL RESIDENCE SECTION IN PHIL - BROOK. We are also in touch with EASTERN BUYERS of farm and ranch lands, in LAR mGE ----- . 7 8151ALL .. TRACTS, whose only consideration is QUALITY and PRICE—so if you have any- thing in this lino to offer FOR ITS VALUE we can sell it for you. There is a difference in, LISTING ,L4ND and SELLING IT.. 41 \ THE JUDITH BASIN REALTY & TRUST CO. CHAS. M. HARRIS, Manager - • • PHILBROOK, MONT. Safety Liberality This bank strictly adheres to the policy of conservatism in all its dealings. Many years of experience teaches us that this is best for the bank - and best for its patrons. , We would be glad to have your business on this platform. STATE ,BANK OF MOORE Courtesy Conservatism ++++++++++ Basin A Lumber CO. Lumber • Laths Shingles Cement Stucco Posts Sash Doors and Moudinds Full line underling (.1 doods 0] • .. • Basin Lumber Co. 4+1+4.4444++++++++++++1 . +44 4 +++++++4714+444++++++++++ IIVORIRRER44.0414RiN1 4 /140 , 119144+414 , 4 1t 4 14 14 044+4tit4iiitria4tiiinielimmigitif. CENTRAL MEAT MARKET. Headquarters for Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton & Poultry Hms, Bacon and Lrd Butter, Eggs and Vegetables Fish and OySters 1 WHOLESALE ' AN!) RETAIL A. J. BACHI, Prop. Philbrook, Mont. Subscribe for Judith\ Basin Star SOIL WHAT IT SHOULD BE Prof. Thomas Shaw, the noted Agriculturist from Minnesota, and who is conceded to he the greatest Soil expert in Aideiiea. made a thorough inspection and investiga- tion of the Inland Empire a few Months ago, and he recently wrote as follows in the \Orange Judd Farmer\ .with reference to the famous Judith Basin:- \Steam outfits were at work breaking up the prairie. They were plowing, harrowing and 'rol- ling by the one operation. This work is made entirely particable by, the immense ,quantities of coal stored away in the - adjefeent moun- tains. Much of the soil broken wits of the brown clay loam, easily friable. 'Over much of it lay little pebbles, like white stones of small size. Some of it was black, but the soil of the benches was mostly brown. How conld a brown clay produce such crops of grain in a climate with but,12 to 19 inches of normafl rainfall? That was the question of questions. An examination of the soil, of the subsoil and the Montana weather bureau's report all served to throw „ light upon the question. \It is a t an open question if the bro soils of the west, volcanic ii many411ntances in their origin, are not superior in - both producing and wearing_ power to the black soils that are largely composed of humus. The clay element is so abundant in these ,brown soils, and ii is so rich, that they furnish the material of growth for a very long period. They are especially rich in phosphoric acid And potash, the abundance of the or element • being largely , re- onsible for the great yields of grain. ' MY • own preference for cropping would be for broWn soils, but in the absence of analysis it is not possible to be quite sure. \The subsoil was carefully — ex- ambled On the roadsides, where men were sc trig in thi grass cut by the railroads and from irri- gation ditelies that are no longer used. I found that between small stones usualy spoken of as gravel, there was a plentiful supply of rich clay. The tagged edges of pebbles were caleareouS in character. As these wear , by de- composition and attrition caused by cultivation, they supply the 'soil with an abundance of lime. They alsq produce that mechanical_ condition which enable the roots of plants to go -far—downward . in search of food. It is unfair to the Judith Basin to speak of the sub- soil as gravel. It should rather be called a ealeareoue clay gravel sub- soil, in many places the soil and subsoil have so much white earthy matter as to make it resemble marl. If this should prove true it will furnish another reason for the extraordinary fertility of the soil. \The temperate summer climate, 'especially -when grain is maturing, gives the ripening process time to make bright, plump kernels. The nights are cool at the ripening season, and this is especially favor- ible,to such ripening of the grain. These three reasons therefore, the rich soil, the splendid subsoil, and the temperate climate, account for t t he extraordinary yields in spite if tbe poor Chararter of the farming. This reference is meant as testify- ing to a fact rather than as mean- ing any stigma, for only during recent years has farming been eon duoted at all, and under such con- ditions it would net be reasonable tb look for high class farming. . \The crops yhose . .growth has' been proved beyond all question, include winter wheat, spring wheat, _winter rye, oats, barley, speltz,, timothy, alfalfa, and WITHOUT IRRIGATION. The growth of these is wonderful ' A Home Institution With a jrosperous commuyity like Philbrook with thousand of dollars changing hands every day, a banking institution of some kind is an absolute necessity. All have felt assured that such an institu- would come before long, but the need is so' pressing that we all want it right away. Realizing this to be a fact, several of our loeal . men of means have taken steps twards the immediate or- ganization of a bank- and thus affording the relief that our busi-' mess men and ranchers have been looking for. A preliminary meeting to dis- cuss ways and means was held in the (Ace of C. M. Harris Saturday afternoon The following well known gentlemen were present: Thus Niclkolson, M. T. Rooney, J. C. Hauck, John Shea,1P. W. Korell, J. Gallager; I% R. Murray, Guy Safford. Mr. 'Safford pre - aided over the meeting and it was very quickly decided that a bank here was a much needed institution and that the .preliminary steps should be taken at once to secure the necessary stock, and make all necessary arrangements for incor- porating. The gentlemen pre- sent will take hold of the subscrip- tion part, which will undoubtly be finished up in a short time. The bank can then be opened up as soon as the organizatIOn is pre- feeted. As this is an institution Or- g anized by'home men who do it to help out the community rather than as an investment, the under- taking ought to' be encouraged d helped along by everybody that looks tot the -welfare - of the city. One of the busiest places in-- the state today, is the new town of Three Forks in this county. Within the last two Months work has been commended on the con- struction of 72 i new buildings in that thriving town, and surprise has been expressed by those who have visited it, not only because of the rapid groiitlf of the build- ing operations, but on account of the substantial nature of the structures now going up.—Boze man Chronicle. Silver reached the lowest point last week at which it has been quoted for over two years. It was then down to 47 cents and' a fraction, per ounce. The lowest figure at which silver sold in any country was 47 cents. The effect of these low prices have been felt all over the world. On the ranges of ,Colorada thousands of cattle are repoiled to.be starving. The winter open- ed so early that .eattle men • feel that big 'oases will be unavoidable. Hai is Selling $25 to $30 a ton in the Arkansas valley and Park range district. The first snow fell early in Ottober: According to the Billings papers work will begin in January on the - Burlington extension from Billings to Olin Junction, Wyoming. When this is finkhed we will have direct connection with Galveston, , Texan. . Jach Pace, secretary of the Montana State Fair association, has inaugurated a permanent ex• hibition at Helena in which the counties of Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Rosebud, Park, Lewis and Clark and Powell have signified their intention of suporting the exhibit. NO. 9 They Go co. THE GREAT JUDITH BASIN Get off at Hobson--Philbrook Post Office --on the Great Northern Railway We have ehoiee bargains in alfalfa, timothy. - vegetables Inrge and small tracts of land. and small fruits. • . This Great Judith Valley yields . There 'mire splendid business 40 TO 50 BUSHELS of openings in this promising WINTER WHEATIier nere ,--... metropolis for nearly all lines. EVERY 'YEAR Without , See us.for locations and prices , of linsiness.and residence lots. Irrigation Besides it We are - agents -for the •town• site eompaoy. produces splendid crops of oats, .barley, 'flax, mavaroni • wheat ; . If you 'desire to sell your land,., please list It with us-- we bring the 'buyers in For Plats, Mdps and Facts, see or write .. .....ezezonnarsain isignew e' llobaoa••PbIlbrools Pool offIce••Fergus County Moat.. or 131 - La Salle St., ChIcado. III.. or Moore. Moat., ;1--1-4 , ++++++4-4-+++++,++44 - A — CHRISTMAS' OITT of i•cal merit A 11 .‘eeiffit ill I he SAVING DEPARTMENT of the Bank of Fergus County LEWISTOWg . , MONTANA Drawing 5 per vent Interest. • It teaelies thrift. 4.4444.441414144-44..• JAYS HOTEL M. J. hIXENMAN. Prop. , Philbrook, Montana Board rind Room by the Day. Week or Month 114+144+1444+11.4..H.4.114.14.14+4 +++++++44444.1HHIP444+1144.H0 EMPIRE_ BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 1.1.1WISTOWN. MONTANA We desire your banking business, and the Same careful attention will lie given it whether it - be large or small. Five per vent. interest paid on savings accounts and the savings banks furnished. R. B. TROMPRON, President ..1. L !Omit:, Clothier .1. P. Viee-President . J. HAZEN, Ass't Cashier
