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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner edited by E L Poindexter publishes weekly from Dillon Montana. The issue notes postal status since 1902 and offers a two dollar annual subscription paid in advance with mailing to subscribers until cancellation.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites inspection of subscription records and mailing lists.
The Montana Democratic State Central Committee orders a state convention in Great Falls on August 29, 1912 to nominate federal and state officers. County representation totals 450 delegates and alternates, with rules limiting delegates to county residents and county-determined selection methods. The committeemen Seth Maxwell and S V Stewart sign the call.
A public statement argues that about 30 billion dollars of stock in major trusts is water, yielding 1.5 billion dollars in annual dividends. It claims this money comes from consumer pockets and inflates costs across commodity, railroad, and public service firms.
Helena Independent notes gender double standard in midyear campaign talk on smoking. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson disapproves though confusion with a cousin writer persists. The piece argues tobacco's social benefits apply to both sexes and questions why Americans judge women smokers differently.
Local notes report Sam Arndts of Dillon Implement Co in Melrose this week setting up binders. Baptist services resume Sunday with Bible school at 10 am. Presbyterian Manse Society plans a five course dinner Fri at 6 pm at the manse 24 South Pacific, price fifty cents. New York odds on Wilson for president widen. Dale postmaster at Nicholia dies after ten days illness. funeral tomorrow.
The piece argues watered stock doubles estimated amounts, forcing average families to pay about $100 yearly in support of overcapitalized industries. It links oversize capitalization to high tariffs and rising prices, noting dividends depend on wage suppression or price hikes. It cites examples like the Chicago and Alton's capitalization rise from 80 million to 94 million.
Beaverhead county will be well represented at the state meeting of pioneers convened in Deer Lodge today. Among those attending are Mr. and Mrs. John Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Martin D Barrett, A. F. Greater and Dave Metlen.
Terry T. Maroney the Montana aviator will perform two daily flights at the Montana State Fair in Helena September 23 to 28. A Curtis 75 horsepower airplane will power his demonstrations with public flights recently expanding to include a passenger, Eddie Lapeyre, in Great Falls.
A list of Sunday services for Dillon churches with pastors Rev ER V Ostrander Rev W S Watson Rev Jesse Lacklen and Rev D Foley. It includes service times Holy communion Masses Sunday school prayers and devotions at various corners and towns including Dillon Horse Prairie Dell and Willis.
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