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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1928
Page
4
Montana's combined agricultural and livestock income for 1928 is projected at 159.6 million dollars, up 2.8 million from 1927, driven by a strong livestock sector. Cattle values reach about 41.0 million and wheat around 57.7 million, with potato production near 4.83 million bushels and prices down nationwide.
Dillon Rotarians heard aviator Fred Woodside urge presenting a petition signed by residents to government authorities to make Dillon a regular air mail stop. W. B. Hartwig said the new airport south of the city is in excellent condition and can handle large planes. Frank Eliel spoke on the University of Montana and its support after returning from a state board of education meeting.
The State Canvassing Board began checking returns Monday in the Secretary of State's office under John Mountjoy. The process should take at least a week, after which election certificates will be issued to successful candidates. The board includes Secretary Mountjoy, Attorney General Foote, State Auditor Porter, and State Treasurer Harmon.
Montana’s total assessed valuation for 1928 stands at 1,371,323,021, a drop in mine values due to low metal prices and the W. A. Clark estate windup, but overall gains in livestock, public utilities, and other categories offset the declines. The state board of equalization released the figures noting increases in lands, improvements, and capital in banks, with personal property including farm machinery and store fixtures rising, while some categories declined.
The Montana Tuberculosis Association reports Christmas seals have reached widespread sale locally with over 5,000,000 sent from the executive secretary’s office. Dr. Mary Atwater highlights that most funds stay in Montana to support field nurses clinics and indigent patient aid while noting progress from 1915 to the present in reducing deaths and expanding case finding.
Last Sunday the first issue of The Idealist weekly bulletin was distributed to the congregation both morning and evening. Next Sunday the usher will provide the second issue. The service theme is Father and Son with invites to attend. The evening C E meets at 6 15 with singing and an instrumental treat. At 7 30 the minister continues Pilgrim's Progress and shares an allegory. The annual praise service drew good attendance and offerings.
Postal laws describe that with prepaid fourth class matter the sender may mark the wrapper with "from" followed by name occupation residence or business address and any descriptive marks or numbers or may print matter not for personal correspondence.
Hans Albright was killed in a cave-in at the George Rowe mine near Sheridan, trapping his 13-year-old son Fay for about 30 hours. Fay escaped, albeit with a serious leg injury, after crawling from the debris and guiding rescuers to his father's body.
On Wednesday evening December 12, 1928, the Montana State Society will hold its annual dance at El Patio ballroom in Los Angeles. Mrs Irene D Semper of Butte chairs the event with a committee aiming to equal the previous October success that drew record attendance. Maurice Menge of El Patio will lead an enhanced program with entertainment and guest of honor Montana born stars. Plans also include entertaining the Butte LA Union Pacific excursion party in January.
A columnist argues national holidays curb meat demand, hitting beef pork and lamb as households take days off. Thanksgiving and Christmas slow sales for livestock producers and packers, while poultry offsets some losses for retail dealers.
J A Best a former Bannack and Dillon resident and Spanish American War veteran died last Tuesday in Redondo Beach California at age 81 A military funeral was held at Sawtelle California where he was interred Surviving family includes his widow and two sons
Compilations at year end may show Montana bank deposits in 1928 exceeding all records. Arthur J. Lochrie of Helena state bank examiner predicted an increase of more than 7 million dollars between June 30 and October 4. He said the state record was set last year when deposits rose by 10 million dollars over the previous year.
A cautious producer plans marketing timing to avoid the effects of American holiday customs. The passage notes the need to consider market factors during festive periods and adjust strategies accordingly.
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