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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1918
Page
11
The Dillon Examiner of August 7 1918 explains postal status as a second class paper since 1902 and notes it will be mailed to subscribers until ordered discontinued and arrears are paid. Editorial and business letters should be addressed to THE DILLON EXAMINER.
Paid ads declare D L Stephens seeking the Democratic nomination for Beaverhead County Auditor at the August 27 1918 primary. George Tash announces Republican nomination for Beaverhead County Sheriff at the same primary date.
Beaverhead County voters are informed that J. W. Carney is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in the primary on August 27, subject to the will of the people.
Earl W. Wheat announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for Beaverhead County auditor in the upcoming primary. He frames his bid around fiscal stewardship and transparent accounting.
I announce my candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket in the primary election on August 27. My nomination remains subject to the will of the people. BEN FF. HUMMELT.
Candidate Hardaman B Duff declares intention to seek the Republican nomination for representative in the upcoming primary election. The notice targets Beaverhead County voters and states his bid for the nomination.
A local resident announces run for sheriff seeking voters in Beaverhead County. The statement outlines intention to seek the nomination and appeal to county residents for support.
Beaverhead county voters are informed that Bert Williams will seek the Republican nomination for treasurer at the August 27 primary. He announces his candidacy and asks support from Republicans statewide.
LEO H TRUAX seeks the Democratic nomination for representative on the party ticket in the upcoming primary election. The filing highlights Truax as candidate for the ballot in the local district.
For a few head of horses there is a wild meadow pasture on Grass Hopper. C P and Q Ranch mile north of Dillon offers pasture at 1.00 per month per head. Inquiries at the ranch.
Week ending Aug 3 1918 records include final receipt to Miriam Jones heirs, patents to Sanford Watson and Charles Morrison and Elizabeth and Elijah Kates in Big Hole and Sheep Creek basins, deeds in Lima, water appropriations for Rock Creek and Left Fork East Creek, desert land entry, homestead filings in Centennial valley, and mining locations in Bannack district.
At Three Forks a public silo dedicated for storing Russian sunflower roughage aims to boost Montana dairying and stock industries. Officials including Dairy Commissioner Fluhr and state veterinarians praised sunflowers as a high yield feed, noting silos cost around 860 dollars for 40 by 26 feet.
Administrator George Jewell announces a four month period to present claims against Mia L Jewell deceased. Creditors and claimants must file claims with vouchers at the administrator's Dillon Montana residence. First published July 24 1918.
The article urges immediate action to raise more sheep as wool shortages threaten civilian supply. It notes America imports about half its wool with 570 million pounds from Australia, Argentina, and China last year, while domestic production reached 290 million pounds. Government and industry push for domestic wool production to reduce dependence.
Dillon's fourth annual Chautauqua opened Monday in a big tent behind the courthouse on North Atlantic Street. Dr. Thomas supervises morning lectures Miss Garver directs children and Mother Goose is dropped due to Sunday closing. The lineup featured Fenwick Newell, Maud Ballington Booth, Morrison Smith, Zedeler Symphonic Quintet, Judge Baggott, Thavin's band, Edna Eugenia Lowe, Treble Clef Club and Lincoln Wirt with programs of concerts lectures and demonstrations across the week.
Montana assessors report a statewide rise in property valuations of about 1.708 million dollars, with six counties still to report. Four counties reduce total value by roughly 29.98 million due to mine strikes, notably Silver Bow, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Mineral. If gains matched others, statewide value could top 600 million, lowering the levy.
Washington July 31 The war department announced the appointment of 11 divisional directors to supervise the students army training corps. The program involves most colleges with 100 or more able bodied men and will be led educationally by President MacLaurin of MIT. Chancellor Edward C Ellett of the University of Montana is named divisional director for Montana Washington Oregon Idaho and Wyoming.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Field Mrs. F C Swartz and Mrs Pearl I Smith motored to Butte last week and spent the day shopping.
Twenty years ago J W Albright began laying the foundation for the Nels Nelson residence on Washington street with brick ordered from Butte. Social notes report a Dillon Episcopal church youth picnic at Phil Lovell’s ranch and plans for a camping trip by local youths with music gear and Fidel Huber as musical director. A private dancing party in the opera house by Smith Ballinger Sebree and Poindexter drew over thirty couples with Medlen quartet serving refreshments. The state board of equalization cut Oregon Short Line per mile assessment from 6500 to 6000, reducing Beaverhead county taxes by about 30k to 40k, and proposed livestock assessment increases for Beaverhead County including sheep, wethers, rams, work horses, and range horses.
Sunday schools start at 10 a m with services at the Chautauqua tent. Sermon at 11 a m by Rev. A G Thomas superintendent of the Chautauqua and ordained minister of a Baptist church. Everyone invited.
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