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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1926
Page
7
Anaconda Standard reports Attorney General Foot argues refiners owe the state the tax money they collected from customers after courts ruled the tax unconstitutional. He brands the conduct as larceny by trustee and warns public opinion will punish firms profiting from the tax proceeds, noting many large state players paid the tax from the start.
The Pioneer argues that federal Volstead act enforcement may deter bootleggers more effectively than state rules, noting harsher penalties, lifetime judges, and Billings trials. It highlights a Supreme Court upholding of a liquor license tax and predicts business closures for moonshine operations under federal control.
Federal income data show 6,900 single women earn over 20 000 yearly. Among them 816 make 40 000 50 000, 473 50 000 60 000, 344 60 000 70 000, 224 70 000 80 000. Counts rise above 10 000 and reach up to 1 500 000. Total single women total 773 314 with average income 2 513. based on 1925 returns for 1924 incomes.
Secretary Hoover reports production and consumption at the top, employment steady, and living standards at historic highs. He cites balanced prices except for agriculture textiles and coal and says public confidence remains strong. Ralph Budd notes October as the railroad’s best month, signaling robust prosperity across rail and industry.
The county sees renewed mining activity with old and new mines busier than since the war. Prospectors gather around Argenta Bloody Dick and Hecla districts as lead prices drive renewed search for ore. Dr Grigg drills for oil at Beaverhead Alberta while a new company plans to sink in the Frying Pan basin. Dillon may still secure a payroll as mining picks up.
The account recounts brutal combats at the Big Hole, Logan shot, and the starving troops feasting on a killed horse. Indian casualties, water scarcity, and night volleys are noted, with warnings from a medicine man and chiefs ignoring the omen.
The narrative recounts W H Edwards reaching Deer Lodge after a 60 mile march and a night ride to aid General Gibbon. It details Howard’s approach, the final Indian retreat, rescue efforts for wounded, and the heavy losses of officers and men in the battle with Nez Perce forces near Gibbon’s command.
Classified notice from Dillon Montana listing several farms and ranches for sale near the Ruby valley and Dillon. Includes 520 acre mixed farm with water rights at 50 per acre, 160 acre prop near Dillon at 7500 with 2000 cash, 240 acre sheep layout, 400 acre cattle dairy hog ranch on Ruby river at 42 per acre. Also two ton Pierce Arrow truck for 500, found Goodyear tire, two modern homes for sale and shoemaker job wanted. Seller: C C Newman and L K Adams.
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids to contract for one year of medical and surgical attendance for the sick, poor, infirm, jail inmates, and provision of medicines starting January 1 1927. Bids due December 6 1926 by 10 a m with 10 percent certified check. Board may reject all bids and candidate must file bond approved by county attorney and board. Notary notices of fictitious name filings follow.
Certificate states J G lverett of Bozeman Montana is transacting business under the fictitious name Dillon Oil Company with principal place of business at Dillon in Beaver County.
Ad promotes Vectorr and Cabinet Duplex Parlor Furnaces at Dart Hardware & Imp Co. The copy highlights heating options and directs customers to the store for purchase and demonstrations.
Dr. R. D. Carry has moved to new dental offices in the Telephone block rooms 4 and 5. New telephone number appears as 355.
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