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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner notes it is a weekly paper published every Wednesday under editor L L Poindexter. It records its 1909 start as a second class matter and states a $2 annual subscription in advance.
The Dillon Examiner asserts it offers Bea verhead county the largest bona fide paid circulation. It invites advertisers to inspect subscription records and mailing lists.
Government researchers challenge claims that sodium benzoate prevents ptomaine poisoning in ketchup and similar veg products. They state ptomaines do not exist in vegetables and that benzoate only delays decay, not eliminate pathogens, with meat and fish posing the real risk for ptomaines.
The piece notes New York and national fascination with high-water trousers sparking poems and sartorial shifts. It highlights abbreviated pantaloons, cuff-optional looks, and new footwear and shirts aimed at proper fit for this trend, contrasting city and country styles.
In a Butte Evening News piece readers see commentary on women’s fashion as sensible yet requiring imagination for men to understand. The column playfully indicts men for laughing at themselves when judging trends in women’s attire.
Miss Paul hosted a Monday evening Five Hundred party in honor of her Boise Idaho guest Miss Margaret Stolle. Refreshments, singing, dancing, and general merriment followed with attendees including Ruth Paul Perry Iowa Arline Shackleford St. Louis Missouri Rachel Pennington Northeast Maryland Margaret White Marie Lammont Alma Morse Mildred Weenink and gentlemen Will Chapman George Melton Carl Stahl Paul Stahl Ward Swain Judson Best Roy Murray.
George T Mudd prominent Big Hole resident was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Keenan and brought to Anaconda after bail of 1000 was posted to answer a district court indictment for grand larceny involving a steer from his ranch area. Grand jurors name Beattie as a witness for August 10 in district court.
C H Reitenrath editor of the Northwestern Stockman and Farmer urges Lewis and Clark county dry farmers to select hay grain and vegetables for a county exhibit at the International Exposition of Dry Farm Products in Billings October 25 29 during the Fourth Dry Farming Congress. The event attracts prospective settlers investors and provides instruction from leading farmers and specialists.
Vast cattle companies with roots in pioneer times are quitting this year as settlers advance. Shipments will include only cattle profitable above travel costs. Calves will be shipped or sold to market while cows are rested or sent to market as canners and feeders. Sheepmen outpace cattlemen in state tax reports, signaling broader shifts in agriculture due to encroachment.
The author argues that dry farming hurts range cattle and cowpunchers but predicts Montana will remain beef leader. He sees dogies replacing open-range cattle, with more cattle raised nearer home and five years of growth ahead. He disputes fears of losing cattle farming to high-grade natives and Texans.
Lima reports show George and Ed Ripley of Rea Idaho visiting brother Frank. J D Brandenburg and A F Waldorf with R Gallagher tarrying in Pocatello and Butte. Mrs H Walker returns from Ogden. Lyman Davies and Jit daughter visit in Lima. Eastward plans for George Palmer. coroner Ford in Wisdom for Frank McLais inquest. Wetmore of Lakeview promotes hunting season while building a lakefront boat house. Flathead land homeseekers from Lima register at Missoula include Carigan Landers Russell Erickson Reed Ball etc.
All claims of The Dillon Lumber Company have been assigned to A. A. Elliott. All persons in debt to the above named company will call at once and settle with Mr. Elliott. SGtE. A. D. Quantrell.
Two stray horses found near Dell in Dillon Montana include a black eight year old gelding about 1000 pounds with a quarter circle brand on the left shoulder and a ~1050 pound animal with a 55 brand on the right shoulder. Owner urged to communicate with sheriff's office in Dillon.
Acre tracts ranging from one to ten acres with water rights are for sale from the old Barnett ranch adjoining Dilton. Named buyers Pearl I Smith are associated with the listing.
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