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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
4
Public notice lists publishing schedule in Dillon Montana with weekday issuance details. It states weekly publication every Wednesday, entry date September 20 1902, mailing rights under federal act, subscription price two dollars annually, and that mail will continue until subscribers request cancellation and arrears are settled.
Advertisement assures advertisers of the largest genuine paid circulation in Beaverhead County. It promises open subscription records and mailing lists for inspection. Published notice dated Wednesday August 22.
The article argues a 1906 harvest boom across corn and wheat with record yields and rising cattle and hog numbers. It credits favorable weather, strong railroad growth, and heavy internal commerce as drivers of sustained prosperity, while noting rising costs and widespread demand across clothing, machinery, and mills.
The passage argues weather and agricultural bounty drive good times, noting many theories explain prosperity but all hinge on harvest conditions and that no man-made factor can sustain prosperity in drought. It emphasizes the primacy of agriculture in economic health.
London correspondent for the Philadelphia Public Ledger reports Bryan’s reaction to critics of his remarks on Democratic platforms. The cablegram conveys his views and stance amid ongoing political debate.
The Chicago Tribune reports 1905 US homicides and violent deaths total 9 212, up from 1904 8482, with rail accident figures: 3 142 killed on steam railways and 15 904 injured. electric and elevated railways: 464 killed and 2 622 injured. Everybody’s Magazine notes these unofficial figures yet potentially reliable.
Governor La Follette pushed for fair railroad rate regulation in Wisconsin. The state railroad commission lowered grain rates by one cent per bushel, showing rates can be trimmed when they are unfair to shippers and railroads alike.
Statisticians project Democrats will win 37 Republican held districts and have a strong shot at the remaining 20 to claim a majority. If three independent and Republican voters switch as discussed, standpatters will have little leverage.
A fundraising letter urges Democratic voters to back a push for a House majority to probe government graft. It asks loyal Democrats to contribute £1.00 to finance campaign literature from J. M. Griggs in the Munsey Building, Washington, D. C.
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