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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner published weekly in Dillon Montana by B L Poindexter the editor and proprietor. It notes entry as second class matter since September 20 1902 under the 1879 act and lists subscription price two dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner declares it offers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records and mailing lists.
A Helena Independent–style critique argues railroads levy excessive freight and tax burdens on Montana residents. It cites examples from New England to Montana, condemns rate extortion, and urges fair open commerce with greater state taxation share. It references Mr Hill philanthropy and calls for regulation and accountability.
The town prepares for the new school year as rooms are cleaned and refurbished. The old public school building will house most pupils with improved lighting, new floors, and hooping plans for glass. The Normal College anticipates higher attendance and begins enrollment. The county high school projects a strong football season as students return.
The passage argues rail magnates use power to gouge the public, claiming legislatures relent and the public pays taxes and freight without forcing fair shares, depicting the populace as easy marks with no competition for trade. It laments corporate dominance and calls for fairer taxation and pricing.
The Examiner expresses gratitude to The Tribune Publishing Company for courtesies this week. Due to the absence of our machine operator we were short handed and The Tribune assisted by setting part of the type using its Monotype machine.
Frank Smith issues a notice banning hunting and fishing on the Emerick ranch south of town under penalty of the law. The proclamation lists the ranch location and the enforceable restriction.
Notice boards warn no hunting or trespassing on Poindexter and Orr ranches. Source references Poindexter & Orr L S Co. authorities. Continue to enforce property access restrictions across all ranch holdings.
Notice to the Public from Dillon merchants declaring daily business closures at six PM except Saturdays beginning Monday September 4 1905. Signatories include Montana Mercantile Co Graeter Co G W Carr Harpaw Co Olmstead & Logan Joan W Morton Ditton Implement Co L P Phillips with Phillips keeping soda fountain open to season end.
The public school will open September 18 with pupils reporting to rooms they attended last year. Eighth grade will be housed temporarily in Normal College building. State Board of Health requires a physician certificate of cowpox vaccination for every child before attending any school in Montana, with allowance for health officer waivers where vaccination would be detrimental.
The Montana State Board of Health adopts rules requiring vaccination for school attendance. Teachers and trustees must enforce the rule. those with previous vaccination certificates need not present them again, others must show certificates on opening day. Signed by Thomas D. Turtle and T. M. Serway as officials.
A Beaverhead Montana bank report lists resources including loans and discounts, reserves, and notes from National Banks totaling 1 157 983 78. Liabilities show capital stock, surplus, deposits, and redemption funds with signatures from bank president B F Waite and directors.
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