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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
4
Entry date September 20 1902 Dillon Montana second class matter under act of congress March 3 1879 price two dollars per year in advance paper mailed to subscribers until order to discontinue received and all arrears paid
The Dillon Examiner asserts it offers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites advertisers to inspect its subscription records and mailing lists. The note is dated Wednesday August 8, 106.
The piece questions Republican fund raising practices citing a $1 per member subscription and opposition to the Tillman bill restricting corporate political contributions. It suggests leaders may seek larger gifts from trusts and railroads, recalling Roosevelt’s 1904 critique of Parker and alleging improper funds from Life Insurance firms.
Helena Independent notes Montana ranks third in size among states and equals Japan in area. It praises rich natural resources, education, irrigation potential, mineral wealth, and a healthy climate while stressing underdevelopment and strong federal irrigation support.
Senator Aukeney of Washington says Republicans face a hard 1908 contest regardless of nominee. He notes northwest farmers feel exposed by tariffs on wheat and other crops while tariffs on goods they buy burden them.
Senator LaFolette argues the Senate was more representative than the House in a late session. He blames the House for being under railroads and trust influence and for forcing the people to pay for beef inspection while the Senate supported the beef trust paying. He warns that reelecting a Republican Congress would sustain ring rule.
Secretary Shaw leaves Washington for Iowa to challenge Governor Cummins and bolster a faltering presidential bid. The treasury department runs smoothly without his steady attendance, while Shaw’s Wall Street trips trigger advance tips to Rockefeller banks.
The piece argues Rockefeller will not be jailed or criminally prosecuted by federal authorities, but could face a fine if the administration finds the nerve to pursue it. It uses sharp satire on Standpat Republicans and echoes an old three-man church parable about a two-plank platform.
Prof. EK. J. Linfield argues in Forestry and Irrigation that irrigation farm units must balance small means farmers with adequate returns. He analyzes 40 acre irrigated tracts, wage levels, and the goal of enabling a family to live, educate, and own a home through careful management and self-sustaining produce. He cites Montana wages and a Bozeman example of wheat yields and income.
The piece argues 40 acres can yield strong returns through diverse crops and livestock. With alfalfa at six tons per acre and dairy returns, gross per 40 acres reaches $560 plus milk fat value. Crops like oats potatoes sugar beets and fruit offer higher profits with proper planning and labor. A well managed farm provides income, social advantages, and a balanced rural life.
Warranty and bargain deeds record transfers in Dillon area including A F Graet er to W D Graeter 2 Jota block 2 Dillon $1 Edwin Nor rig to Butte Argenta Copper Co Iron Mountain lode Anaconda St Louis Mill site $10000 H J Thompson to B F White 160 acres near Dillon $2500 Water rights granted to Mrs M J Tal Jent 5 cu ft per sec from Sage Creek and to T B Williams 4 cu ft from Grasshopper headwaters Quartz locations by Frank Young J W Whitlock Highland lode Lake Shore extension Rock creek district Jack Dawkins William Farrell Dike lode Copper Bell lode near Dark Horse group Milky creek Joseph Gau thier St Laurence lode Elk Horn district Power of attorney Hannah M Scovill to John Scovill Articles of Incorporation The Sage Creek Company Decree of Distribution and Final Discharge James S Forster estate to Emma J Blair Read the Examiner.
The order sets 1906 regular district court terms for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties. Jefferson begins on the first Wednesday in January and April, plus the second Monday in July and the second Wednesday in October. Beaverhead begins the second Wednesday in February May, the first Wednesday in August and November. Madison begins the first Monday in March and June, the third Monday in August, and the first Wednesday in December.
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