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Page Eight T H E D I L L O N E X A M I N E R Wed., Nov. 29,1950 FINE TALKS GIVEN AT STOCKGROWERS MEETING (Continued from page 1) automobiles, oil, etc. “Montana is cattle heaven. Here we have grass in abundance. Our mountain pastures provide not only grass but water and shade in a high, cool environment where cattle do their best. Our irrigated valleys provide ade quate winter feed, high in pro tein so that no supplement is nec essary in many areas.” In Beaverhead countv 57.6 per cent of the area is government- owned, with 9.34 per cent state- owned, so that nearly 67 per cent of our county brings no county taxes and over 42 per cent of the land must carry the tax load. Mr. Warren then described the purposes of the Montana Stock- growers’ association, outlining eight points as follows: 1. To lead in matters of im provement and protection of the livestock industry. 2. To look after all members equally, whether large or small operators. 3. To lead the fight against dis eases. E l k s , P l e a s e N o t e ! The Following Hours Will Be Observed at the Elks Lounge MONDAY through FRIDAY —i p. m. to 1 a. m. SATURDAY and SUNDAY—1 p. m. to 2 a. m. 4. To study and encourage a better quality of livestock. 5. To encourage the interest of the younger generation in the in dustry. 6. To disseminate and distribute important information to stock- men. 7. To lead in non-partisan ment. thought toward better govern- 8. To act for the betterment of the nation as a whole. Ray G. Johnson, range special ist, presented a talk entitled, “Grass Roots and Cattle Ranch ing,” going to the heart of the problem of keeping the ranges supplied with the proper grasses. He demonstrated various types of grasses, with their characteristics, and indicated points at which growing strength was stored in each type, emphasizing the need for constant replacement of cer tain range grasses. Lyman Brewster presented the policies of the livestock commis sion and sanitary board. The commission, he said, does all pos sible to prevent the theft of ani mals, assures that the proceeds of sales go to the seller, maintains brand inspections, aids in the re turning of strays, determination of ownership. The effectiveness of the commission is based on the sentiment of ranchers and the quality of men employed by them in each local area, and the sup port and backing given these em- Congratulations and Best of Luck to N o r m ’ s C a s h M a r k e t 704 S. Pacific St. Standard Lumber & Coal Company Materials Suppliers ) ----- ( E. E. Patrick Building Contractor ) ----- ( Frank Davis Electrical Contractor Beaverhead Lumber Co. Materials Suppliers ) ----- ( Verne & Cliff McLauglin Carpentry ) ----- ( H & S Refrigeration Co. Commercial Refrigeration ployees by the local stockmen. The first policy of the sanitary ■board, said Mr. Brewster, is the eradication of animal disease for the protection of both people and animals. More than 75 human diseases are transportated by ani mals, twelve from cows alone. Secondly, the control of disease when elimination under present methods seems impossible. Mr Brewster then cited several facts to help stockmen forestall dis ease: Do not mix recently-pur chased cattle with your here without a 30-day period of sepa ration and isolation. Help with the disinfecting of livestock yards quarantine pens, etc. He estimat ed the cost of maintaining the sanitary board at about 15 cents per every thousand head of cattle J. H. Repper and two aides dis cussed the grasshopper problem This area was stated to be a nat ural habitat for grasshoppers whereas it is not the natural hab itat for beef animals. The hop pers eat more grass, utilize water better and are not threatened by the diseases and parasites that in fest cattle. History indicates that ’hopper outbreaks occur about every ten years, and the outbreaks are not necessarily dependent on weather or drought conditions. Control of the pest has long centered on crop lands rather than range lands, although tremendous efforts are now being devoted to those areas. The rate of reproduction among grasshoppers is too high to con centrate solely on killing grown insects, and now methods of pre vention rather than only methods of cure are being developed. New sprays and application methods are aiding the problem, especially the use of aircraft to cover ex tensive areas quickly. The latest method includes the use of alder- one, in a mixture of oil, sprayed from aircraft. More than 60 dif ferent species of grasshoppers thrive on the range, with not all species being attracted by present baits. The cost of effective kill ing at present has been reduced to about 80 cents per acre. Tests are now being conducted on range lands in Rosebud county to test the control of hoppers by spraying one piece of pasture land and leaving an adjacent por tion untreated. The treated land increased in wheat-grass by 150 pounds per acre and in wheat- needle grasses by 36 pounds per acre, while the untreated land lost 262 pounds of wheat grasses per acre and 248 pounds of wheat, needle grasses per acre. Hoppers were counted at about seven per square yard in the sprayed area, with 54 per cent of the'grass in the area consumed by this ratio of hoppers. The worst enemy of the stockman is the grasshopper- drought combination. Scientists now know that there is a definite cycle of reproduction and activity in grasshopper life, and as the cycle moves on, the reproductive capacity of the hop pers increases. Migration of the grasshoppers is parf of the cycle, and not dependent on need for food. Each specie of hopper has different habits, and a different cycle period, so that each of the 66 must be treated separately. Students of the problem are now attempting to learn where in the cycle to attack for the best pre ventive control. The state ento mology department is now at tempting to establish a budget for a 16-12 year program of re search to study the cycle and de velop preventive procedures. H. M. Newell of Swift & Co. cited statistics regarding Montana stock and our position in the meat-raising nation. He also ex plained that different sections of the U. S. demand different cuts^ weights of beef that change dur ing different seasons, for exam ple, Boston prefers beef from cat tle weighing from 1200 to 1500 pounds live weight, while New York prefers cattle of from 1000 to 1300 pounds, and Idaho and Montana prefer beef from cattle weighing 900 to 1100 pounds live weight. The meat-packer must diagnose the demands and pro duce the right quality of meat for each set of demands. He also cited the fact that the northeast ern corner of the nation consumes about half the mutton on the mar ket each year, probably consumed by a group of 25 million people, while the rest of the country, with 125 million persons, con sumes the other half. FREE DELIVERY DAILY 10:30 o’clock a. m. 4:00 o’clock p. m. < $ P FREE DELIVERY DAILY lD ä f o ’elock & m. 4 * r o’doék p. m . Grand Opening N o r m ’ s C a s h M a r k e t 704 S. Pacific — One-half Block from Normal College S a t u r d a y , D e c . 2 OPENING DAY SPECIALS ON PORK, BEEF AND LAMB (Lamb Legs and Shoulders Boned and Rolled) Guarantees Good Quality U. S. Inspected Meats ___________ Cut Right and Sold Right ______________ FREE DELIVERY DAILY 10:30 o’clock a. m. 4:00 o’clock p. m. PHONE 300 f i Norm’s Cash Market To Open Saturday Norman Giles has announced the opening of his new meat mar ket and grocery store, at 704 S. Pacific street, just half a block from the college, as this Satur day, Dec. 2. The new store will be called Norm’s Cash Market. The cinder-block building has a cream and white interior, with white shelving and counters, with either chrome or black trim. Stainless steel refrigerators gleam from the rear of the store. Fluo rescent lighting and glass block windows on the side, with huge plate glass Show windows add to the modern effect of the building. The market will feature fresh meats, groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables and staples. Father o f Local Resident Buried F r e e C o f f e e , D o w n y f l a k e D o u g h n u t s ^ P R O N E 3 0 0 a S.*,\- Fresh KilledRoasting Chickens Fresh Vegetables—Groceries FREE DELIVERY DAILY 10:30 o’clock a. m. 4:00 o ’c lo c k p. m. PHONE 300 Funeral services for Cornelius Harrington, father of James A. Harrington of Dillon, were held in Seattle, Wash., last Wednes day, following his death Monday, Nov. 20, in a hospital in that city. Mr. Harrington had been in ill health for some time. He was a former resident of Butte and the Flathead valley. Last rites were conducted at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. .James Harrington attended the funeral. Bagdad Shriners Hold Ceremonial In Butte Temple Herman R. Peterson of Dillon, potentate of Bagdad Temple of the Shrine, presided over the an nual fall ceremonial of the organ ization in Butte last Saturday aft ernoon in the Masonic hall. Several hundred Shriners from this part of Montana attended the banquet, band concert and the ceremonial trek across the hot sands to the City of Mecca by a large class of novices. Miss Ruth Wolfe, who is teach ing in Butte, spent the holiday week end visiting friends here. He reported on a survey of rural-urban people, and reported as follows: City people said about farm-ranch people: They are provincial, always complain ing, poor managers, stubborn, and get too much money for their products. Country people said about city falks: They act superior, are selfish, lazy, live too rapidly, and are ignorant of farm conditions. Following the final talk, Chair man Brenner presented a resolu tion to the members against the repeal of the return of farm gaso line tax funds, which the mem bership approved unanimously. H e r e 's t h e P O W E R M o n t a n a R e q u i r e s ! Throughout The Montana Power Company’s service area, people get immediate response and all the power they need, merely by pressing a button or pushing a switch. Years of planning and building are behind this ability to serve. During and since World War II—when electric power was never too little or too late—we’ve been able to supply all of Montana’s needs. And more power will be available by the summer of 1951. There is no power shortage in Montana—or in any part of'the natipn where the private util ities have taken over the job of providing en ergy. Yes, we’re ready to meet the future needs of our national economy and to preserve our national security. The Montana Power Company Patronize Dillon Merchants for Bargains % ^ e 3 s i e r f o t e t i t e t t e r m t h ^ F r i g i d a i i « E l e c t r i c R a n g e H . & s . Refrigeration C o .
Wescolite
(Dillon, Mont), November 29, 1950
Wescolite
(Dillon, Mont), November 29, 1950
Wescolite
(Dillon, Mont), November 29, 1950
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The Dillon Daily Tribune
(Dillon, Mont.), November 29, 1950
The Dillon Daily Tribune
(Dillon, Mont.), November 29, 1950
The Dillon Daily Tribune
(Dillon, Mont.), November 29, 1950
The Dillon Daily Tribune
(Dillon, Mont.), November 29, 1950
