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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
7
The Dillon Examiner announces editorial and business correspondence should be sent to the office in Dillon Montana with the newspaper officially entered on September 20 1902 as second class matter under the 1879 act.
World wide Boys Week emphasizes youth development and proper training for boys. It urges support for education facilities and teaching staff to foster sturdy bodies and fertile minds, linking progress to national well being and international goodwill.
The Bureau of Animal Industry surveyed 653 farmers in five states and found about 62 percent of purebred livestock is marketed for meat. Swine and sheep show high slaughter rates while cattle trail at 41.8 percent. dairy cattle are drawn more to dairy use.
Helena reports 275 new unsalaried employees added to the state payroll as part of the game department’s extra force. Game warden Jackways issued commissions to this group ahead of summer activity. Licenses yield 10 cents to the issuer. The department issues 60 000 to 65 000 resident licenses and about 8 000 non resident licenses annually.
Washington reports an acute shortage of horses and mules likely within five years unless breeding increases. The agriculture department warns current colt production cannot replace herd declines, with rising prices signaling the shortage and breeders urged to boost colt crops.
Alva B Stratton of Beaverhead county bought Joe Herbst's Yank Valley ranch near Troy. The deal includes Hearst equipment, trucks, livestock, utensils, and land. Stratton will assume the Troy Yank Valley mail route. Herbst plans investments in Troy.
A letter from Hawaii children replied to Montana correspondence. They praised their teacher Miss Tattergall and noted only two Americans in the school while most are Japanese and Chinese. They spoke of sugar cane and expressed interest in more letters.
D P S recalls a pond race near Lovers Leap involving two rafts. A larger raft carried a tub and while racing the tub slipped off and he fell into the water. He dried his clothes at the bank and says he has not ridden a similar raft since.
The commercial Bulletin notes trading within narrow limits and a downward price tendency. Most sales are forced, with little encouragement in the goods market. Western buyers report 39% to 42 cents in Idaho and 39 cents in Nevada for fine and mixed wools, while some dealers have stopped paying 40 cents.
The report indicates a 5 percent decline since Monday with Bradford hit by demoralization and heavy stocks. Sales occur at low prices while Mohair prices ease with bids around 55 to 60 pence, as growers resist higher offers in Texas.
Montana vehicle registrations climbed nearly half in the past year per a report to the chamber of commerce. Total registrations through March 31 reached 40 700 with 23 508 in the first quarter and 17 699 in March alone. Truck licenses rose to 6 200 from 3 697, dealers to 253 from 164, and accessory dealers to 90 from 79. Motorcycle licenses stood at 62 and chauffeurs at 214 versus 240 a year ago.
Helena Independent reports the Montana Supreme Court affirmed a district court ruling in East Helena State Bank v county treasurer. The decision holds that banks may exempt moneyed capital by investing in government bonds, potentially sparing millions in property tax. One county official estimated up to a million dollars in taxable value could be affected.
A county official notes East Helena State Bank could put most moneyed capital into government bonds to avoid property taxation, leaving only furniture and real estate taxable. Judge Holloway’s opinion is cited agreeing such a strategy could exempt the bank from taxes beyond small holdings.
The public school field meet is set for Thursday April 30 1925 at 1 15 pm at the new athletic field. Students are divided into three groups with multiple events for boys and girls including sprints, relays, discus, shot put, pole vault, and jumping. Entries limited to five events per pupil and the meet ends with a baseball game between junior high girls and Normal girls.
The county court granted a divorce to Mrs Thelman Smithies from Arnel W W Smithies with custody awarded to the plaintiff. George F Gray sought letters of administration for Mary J Gray estate. Ranch property from William Montgomery estate sold with Alfred N Peterson and George Clemon purchasing. Marriage licenses issued to Albert Wadel and Martha Jane Gulley of Twin Bridges and George Shurtliff with Edna Caughie of Idaho Falls. Special counsel W J Cushing to prosecute Montana vs Chas Retallack. New water rights case David Evans vs Sabina Bighorn cited. Judge Henry G Rodgers authorized sale of estate ranch property. Dillon trip for court term. Mrs Katherine Clawson committed to Warm Springs asylum. 19 marriages and 9 divorces in county through April 15. County treasurer Bertie Mathews reports partial tax payment from Boston Montana Co.
The A N Palmer Co lists junior high students receiving the Student's Final Certificate in penmanship by grade and class, including 8A Dorothy Evans Ruth Johnson Annie Spehar and others, plus those earning the progress pin and Palmer method button across grades 8A 8B 7A 7B 6A 6B. Primary grades report Silver Star and Gold Star buttons with multiple pupils named.
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