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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
4
Henry F Crittenden as managing editor notes subscription price set at 2 dollars per year in advance. This update outlines pricing policy and payment terms for readers.
The Dillon Examiner asserts it offers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead county and keeps subscription records open for advertiser inspection.
The Virginia City Madisonian and the Helena Independent endorse Joseph B. Poindexter for Associate Justice of the state supreme bench. He is described as a well known, capable judge in the Fifth district and across the state, with prior bench experience and broad respect. The piece urges his entry into the primaries next fall and predicts Dillon would gain representation on the high court.
An article argues that protectionist tariffs failed to boost farmers profits, noting February 1914 prices for corn wheat hogs and cattle rose under a Democratic tariff. It claims supply and demand governs prices, not tariffs, and praises tariff for revenue only and relief from monopoly.
A partisan column critiques Republican splits over canal tolls and notes Democratic and Republican defections in Congress. The item then shifts to a Beaverhead Montana District Court probate notice, setting May 9 1914, 10 a m, for Minnie Smith Layton's will proof and F L Stone’s petition for letters testamentary, with appearances allowed.
Reports from Seattle say the Alaska railroad bill has rekindled strong interest in Alaska not seen since the Klondike days. Two thousand men have gone north since passage, steamers are crowded, and a celebratory parade featured pack horses and gold seekers. The measure is praised as a decisive step for Alaska development and progress.
Notice is given that Dave Ingram of Dillon Montana filed for final three year proof to establish his homestead claim for E1 NE and other parcels in section 25 and 30 T75 R8W Montana meridian. He will present witnesses Alphon L. Davis John L. McFad yen Simon A. Langdorf and Frank P. Kiblinger all of Dillon before Clerk C W Conger May 19 1914. 3515 Jos Binnard Register.
A wry, aphoristic reflection on youth’s reckless habits and the value of consistency. The piece muses that men sample freedom without formal study, notes women’s preference for steady virtue over bragging, and hints at a named Roosevelt river with a broad mouth, while observing that reputations can be fragile.
A brief quip notes many swift individuals fall behind on payments. The line emphasizes financial sluggishness among speedy reputations.
Notice states MR. JEWELL arranged with a large Montana piano house to supply top pianos at favorable terms. Customers may exchange old for new or choose from quality makes. Call and satisfy yourself. phone 5-black. G. E. Jewell.
Land Office at Helena Montana announces that Clyde H. Smith and Cater V Garland of Dillon will submit final three year proof to establish their homestead claims on specific sections in T 8 S R 8 W and related parcels. Hearing before U S commissioner F A Hazel baker Dillon May 18 1914 with witnesses Albert R Weikel Hubert L Smith Fred Bower and others.
In Beaverhead County Montana the administrator of the Harrison Churchill estate will sell 360 acres of land in sections 31 and 6 township 1N range 10W MT meridian by private sale after April 15 1914 with court confirmation. Bids at Pease Stephenson Dillon Montana. sale on or after May 2 1914. terms cash with 10 percent to administrator. remainder on court confirmation. W O Churchill Administrator. 35-42
Lands totaling 159.60 acres in Heaverhead National Forest Montana will enter settlement and entry under homestead laws on June 2 1914 at Helena land office. Albert Spencer of Jackson Montana holds a preference right if prior to January 1 1906 he cultivated the land in good faith and did not abandon it. List 12271 notes lots 1 and NE NW SE ANWY NEYSW4 in section 19 T5S R13W M M totaling 159.60 acres with Bruce as assistant commissioner signing March 11 1914.
William G Blair of Grant Montana offers at public sale three land tracts in sections 32 5 15 township 8 9 range 13 west and the SE SW14 in section 5 and W14 in section 15. Minimum bid is 3 per acre. Sale set for May 14 1914 at 1000 hours at this office. Claims or objections due by sale time. Registered land office listing by Jos Binnard Register.
Notice is given that under the Act of March 28 1912 the General Land Office directs sale of an isolated land tract at Helena Montana on March 28 1914. Land Office Helena publishes notice of publication numbers 07834 07843 07844 for public sale.
Notice for Publication No. 04702 dated March 14 1914 states Edward Neil of Dillon Montana filed a homestead application No 04702 on September 8 1910 for the SE quarter of section 13 township 7 North range 7 West. The notice records intent to adjudicate the claim under the homestead act.
A few pianos offered in fine condition by G. Ek. Jewell. Call at once for a good instrument. phone number 5-black provided. Advertising notice appears in the column.
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