Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-24
News Of Montana
Brief Notss Csncsrnins the
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summer session Of the University OF
Montana win open June 16 and con-
tinue TO August Is. The courses have
been so arranged that the student may
take either six or nine weeks work
and the credits Will be adjusted &C
c0rdingiy.
The members OF the summer quarter
staff hold advanced degrees from 20
leading educational institutions of the
country and from several foreign uni
versities. Men OF prominence, authors
and teachers will be on the staff or
VIII give a series OF lectures TO the
students. Tie regular plant Of the
university will be used which compris-
es the six new buildings that were
put into operation this year
Combined with the summer session
will be weekend trips TO the Mission,
Bitter Root and Swan mountains which
are little-known wonderland between
the two national parks" stated Pro
fessor Freeman Daughters, head Of the
extension department Of the universi-
~. Trips to either Yellowstone or
Glacier national parks may be made
at little additional expense after the
close of the summer session and the
railways will have special summer
rates.
Survey Of Dairy lndustry.-For the
purpose Of gathering accurate infor-
nation as to the probable development |
Of the dairy industry in Yellowstone
county, and the actual demand that
exists among the farmers for milk
Cows the county agents office is con-
Quoting a survey in the form of
letter to every farmer in the county
asking that those interested in dairy
expansion make known certain facts
that can be put to use in the develop
ment Of dairy program that is in
keeping with popular demand. Among
other questions, each farmer is asked
4 he is definitely interested in secur-
ing milk cows, the number desired,
he breed, and whether or not he wish
g registered or grade stock. The sur !
Tey also proposes to decide just which
armers, among those interested, will
iced financial assistance In order to
eeure the stock disIred.
Sells Carload Of Horses.-M. w. Ser
seant, superintendent Of the Home
Ranch company, Flatwillow, returned
rom Wisconsin where he sold a car
Dad Of horses. Sergeant states that +,
e encountered a fair market, losing !,
Money on but one horse and making Q
fair profit on the balance. However, !,
e states that 1t is unsafe for anyone ),
D take carload of horses to an east. !,
rn market without having eastern
to make all arrangements !,
ecessary before the horses arrive. 4
With such preparations made In adj
ance there Is opportunity for a nice >,
rofit on carload OF horses. There -
a surplus of horses in eastern Fergus q,
lat can be turned into cash If the
Tners viii go about seeking a market -
a business like and systematic man. Y
sr. !,
stocIcmen Meet at DIIIon.-Post-
)nement Of the Montana livestock
low at Dillon because of the hoof
I'd mouth disease in California has ",
no way affected the annual meet en-
gs of the Montana Stoekgrowers' and 70
ooigrowers' associations. which con- NJ
ne here April "a and 25, and which HI
n be the most important gathering re
stockmen held in the northwest this Re
ar. Problems vital to the industry an
II be discussed by men OF keen busl- co
IS ability and national reputation tn
d liberal program Of entertainment FRI
s been arranged. All railroads are wi
'ering fare and half rates for the an
md trip. Accommodations in Dillon the
: abundant and first class