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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
3
A new election measure removes the circle from ballot tops and imposes white paper and black print. Ballots must list certified candidates, show party names, provide equal columns, and include spacing for up to all elected offices. It requires blank margins and clear separation between names and adds special provisions for ballot content when state questions go to voters.
Former Senator T C Power estimated Montana wool clip at 25 million pounds up slightly from last year. Butte sheriff shuts down all slot machines on order of the attorney general. State Land Register Long opens public sale of state lands at Miles City with no sales at minimum price ten dollars. Major announcements include Knights of Pythias Missoula meeting on Sept 16 and plans for state land interests amid forest reserve considerations.
The governor recommends that all industrial establishments and businesses in the state be closed on Monday December 1 1902. Employers and employees are urged to observe the day with cooperative operation and dignified celebration to promote common welfare.
An interesting compilation by Clerk Ryan of the State Board of Equalization presents numbers and values related to live stock. The document outlines asset valuations and associated figures, reflecting the board’s assessment methods and results.
The state board of equalization shows Montana livestock numbers and valuations rising overall. Stock cattle lead in value though sheep numbers fall while profits rise through higher farm values. The report, prepared by clerk J J Ryan, lists totals and figures for breed stock, range cattle, yearlings, and county officials across the state.
The American National Bank reports receipt of the first stolen ten dollar note from the Great Northern express robbery in Northern Montana on July 3, 1901. The note, found at Glendive and sent to Helena, shows signs of prior circulation.
A regional grocery roundup lists early Jene peas Extra Golden wax beans fancy stringless beans lima beans socotash sugar corn new york tomatoes sweet potatoes spinach squash pamplens and other fruits including peaches pears raspberries strawberries and plums. The note names Stiple and Fancy Groceries as sources.
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