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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1916
Page
5
This notice states annual and six month prepaid subscription rates with extra foreign postage. It notes mailing continues until an order to discontinue is received and arrears paid. Address changes require old and new addresses. Report faulty delivery. make checks payable to Examiner Printing Company. Telephone 34. April 12, 1916.
The Montana progressives file 14 petitions with 261 signatures more than required for a full delegation to back Roosevelt. They report Roosevelt’s name on ballots though not at the top and cite support from George W. Perkins and Col Roosevelt. Widespread rises in paper costs threaten printers, publishers, and ink suppliers, affecting the public.
Helena dispatch quotes D E Humphrey praising Governor Stewart for his firm action during strikes in Butte and across Montana. He argues Stewart’s leadership prevented widespread destruction, spurred growth, rising land values, and general prosperity, and credits him with shielding Montana from Colorado’s turmoil.
The Kalispell Journal reports strong Democratic support for Lieutenant Governor McDowell as a renomination candidate. It argues his eight years in legislature, four as speaker and four as presiding officer, plus time acting governor, make him the best choice to unite the party and win in November.
The article notes widespread impact of World War I on U S printing industry due to material shortages. It cites dramatic price increases for paper and inks with forecasts of further rises and a near panic market. It highlights Canada and Sweden as sources affected by supply disruptions.
The Women of Woodcraft will buy the initial $100,000 issue of bonds to fund loans for Montana farmers. The agreement prints the constitutional provision on the bonds, satisfying concerns raised by some papers. State Treasurer Rae expects full transfer to farmers within sixty to ninety days, resolving the dispute.
W H Jones came from Wild Wood ranch yesterday morning. Pearl I Smith visited Butte Monday on business. Joe Wall traveled from his Dell ranch to town yesterday afternoon. R H Dyer from Sheridan attended the horse sale yesterday. E M Martinell also attended the horse sale. George Roe of Lima handled business yesterday. James Judge drove to Dillon yesterday for the auction. Argyll Rumbaugh and family left for Gifford Washington to settle there. George R Metlen visited from Helena as secretary of the state highway commission. Mrs Jessie Barck spent early week in Butte for business and will return for spring millinery. Dillon Volunteer Fire Department held monthly meeting last Thursday. A Johnson recently received a new Super-Six Hudson touring car. E H E Godman and C M Wolfe of the Short Line spent yesterday in Dillon with S S Carruthers. Miss Jean Curry, formerly at Golden Rule, will join Dillon Dry Goods as saleslady this week.
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