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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1918
Page
23
The Dillon Examiner as of August 7 1918 announces its mailing status noting it is entered as second class matter and will be mailed to subscribers until further notice and arrearages are paid Editorial and business mail should go to THE DILLON EXAMINER.
Paid political notices announce D L Stephens seeking the Democratic nomination for Beaverhead County Auditor in the August 27 1918 primary. George Tash declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Beaverhead County Sheriff in the same August primary.
J. W. Carney declares candidacy for Beaverhead County sheriff on the Democratic ticket at the upcoming August 27 primary, subject to the will of the people.
Earl W Wheat announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county auditor in Beaverhead County ahead of the primary election. He seeks party support to win the auditor’s seat.
A candidate announces intent to run for the sheriff nomination on the Democratic ticket at the primary on August 27, subject to the will of the people. The declaration is attributed to Ben F. Hummelt.
Hardaman B Duff announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative in the upcoming primary election in Beaverhead County. He declares his intention to seek the party’s nomination.
A candidate announces pursuit of the sheriff nomination to Beaverhead County voters seeking support in the upcoming election. The statement signals intent to lead law enforcement in the county and compete for the office.
Bert Williams declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for treasurer at the upcoming primary on August 27. He invites Beaverhead County voters to consider his bid and emphasizes his qualification for the role.
LOR REPRESENTATIVE for the nomination of representative on the democratic ticket at the primary election. LEO, H. TRUAX.
Wild meadow pasture suitable for cattle or horses offered at Dillon area. One dollar per month per head. Inquiries accepted at C P and Q Ranch, mile north of Dillon.
Weekly transfers include final receipts to Miriam Jones heirs for 311.03 acres near Wise River and multiple patents in Big Hole basin and Sheep Creek basin. Also listed are warranty deeds in Lima and Gar rison areas, water appropriations for Rock Creek and East Creek Left Fork, Desert land entries in Lima, Centennial valley homesteads, and mining locations in Bannack and Utopia districts.
A Three Forks ceremony dedicates the first silo for storing Russian giant sunflowers to feed cattle and dairy stock. State officials note sunflowers yield up to 24 tons per acre and equal four tons of alfalfa in feeding value, with a 860 dollar silo near 40 by 26 feet.
Administrator George Jewell of Ella Jewell estate gives four month period for creditors and others with claims to present them with vouchers to the administrator at Dillon Montana. First publication July 24, 1918.
The article notes a wool shortage since 1914 with heavy imports and urges local sheep raising. It reports last year 570 million pounds of wool imported from Australia Argentina and China and only about 290 million pounds produced domestically. It promotes unusually large premiums at the Montana State Fair sheep show in Helena September 9 to 14 to boost supply.
Dillon begins its fourth annual Chautauqua with a full big tent behind the courthouse. Dr Thomas supervises lectures, Miss Garver leads children, and opening programs feature the Old Soldier Fiddlers, Pattee family performances, Fenwick Newell concerts, and Maud Barlington Booth lectures.
Montana assessors report total gains of 1.708 million in property valuations, with six counties pending and four counties showing declines due to mine strikes. Stillwater, Wibaux, and Mineral show losses, while other counties post gains. overall totals suggest a levy around 2.25 mills if gains matched the strongest increases.
Washington July 31. The war department announced the appointment of 11 divisional directors to aid in forming and supervising the students army training corps. The program staffs colleges with 100 or more able bodied men and is headed by President MacLaurin of MIT as educational director. 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.
J W Albright began digging yesterday for the foundation of the Nels Nelson home on Washington street with brick ordered from Butte. Also notes a St James Episcopal church group picnic at Phil Lovell's ranch, a Dillon youth camping trip with listed participants, a large opera house dancing party, and a state board of equalization update cutting Oregon Short Line mileage assessment while proposing higher livestock and horse valuations in Beaverhead county.
Sunday schools start at 10 a m with morning services in the Chautauqua tent. Sermon at 11 a m by Rev A G Thomas superintendent of the Chautauqua and ordained Baptist minister. Everybody invited.
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