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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1904
Page
6
A seven day news roundup notes rising saloon hold ups in Helena and local incidents. It reports Chinook completes water works, a 65 year old Gregory resident found dead in his cabin, and Meagher statue plans costing twenty thousand dollars in Helena.
Notice to the Public states the contractor Ben Hager is prepared to begin laying cement sidewalks now and specializes in fancy lawn and garden cement walks.
The Montana crop report notes serious drought in northern and eastern counties, water scarcity in Teton Cascade and Chouteau, some cattle losses from thirst, and ongoing spring and winter grain harvests. Haying progresses with excellent hay crops while range grass dries, wind and hail damage noted. Beaverhead Dillon reports heavy rain halting haying with alfalfa growth resumed. Dewey foresees wild haying August 1 after hail and showers slowed progress.
Receipts grow on the Chicago market as top cattle sell at $6.65 to $6.75 with prime steers around 1,226 pounds bringing $6.65 and several heavy lots at $6.55. The weekly market letter notes a runaway Wednesday with beef values 10 to 25 cents higher, then a mild late-week pullback but overall firm demand and strong activity in cattle and sheep segments.
The Denver and Rio Grande offers round trips to Salt Lake City, Denver and Colorado sightseeing with Tuesday returns from Chicago at 47.50 and 52.50 for two way travel. Stopovers allowed in both directions. Ticket office is 51 East Broadway Butte. G W Fitzgerald is general agent.
A well established financial house seeks a trustworthy person to manage business in this county and adjoining territory. Earn $20.00 per week in cash plus expenses paid by check from headquarters. Permanent position. Address Manager 810 Conic Block Chicago Illinois.
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