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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
4
Official weekly Dillon Montana paper lists editors F C Kress and Eb Poindexter, mailed to subscribers, entered September 20 1902, price two dollars per year in advance, continuation until ordered discontinued and arrears paid.
The Dillon Examiner proclaims the paper offers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. It guarantees advertisers access to subscription records and mailing lists for inspection, highlighting transparency about reach.
Montana Governor Toole blocked a railroad commission bill and a special session push backed by Helena interests. The Record attacks the motives of freight rate advocates, condemns their ethics in commerce, and argues public sentiment must back reforms against giant commercial powers. Real estate transfers list brief deeds and mineral claims across Beaverhead and surrounding counties.
Rev Charles D Williams of Trinity Cathedral Cleveland writes on the paradox of wealth and morality in McClure's. He notes promoters of trusts and rail magnates appear upright in personal conduct while profiting from questionable methods and yet support civic works and religious life. He asks what underlies this moral inconsistency.
The public library received gifts from two donors at Christmas. Mrs. T. M. Brannan donated two volumes titled Science and Health and Miscellaneous Writings by Mary G. Eddy. Governor B. F. White added a law library, a set of thirty four volumes, to the reference department.
The public lands committee held its first meeting to organize and begin consideration of three proposed bills. Representative Joseph M. Dixon said Chairman Lacey prepared bills for prompt action. The package includes repeal of the timber and stone act, a reduction of desert land entry acres from 320 to 160 with residence requirement, and abolition of the local land office receiver.
An order issued by the state sheep commission on Wednesday requires any person wishing to conduct a buck herd in the state to obtain a permit from the state veterinary surgeon. Applications must detail the herd locality and boundaries, counties, owner or manager address, and the person who will herd the animals. The form must list each person owning bucks in the herd, the number per owner, and the corresponding post office addresses.
An official order bans removing bucks from the herd without a permit from the state veterinarian. Removal only allowed after examination shows animals are free from scab or other infectious diseases. Violations will be vigorously prosecuted.
Attorney General A J Galen issues an opinion on taxing cattle fed in Beaverhead county and shipped to another county. The ruling cites the Flowerree decision and holds Granite county may assess cattle kept as home ranch and range, despite wintering in Beaverhead.
The Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Railway has begun using white counterpanes on its Southwest Limited sleepers between Chicago and Kanesaw City replacing heavy woolen blankets. Blankets will be kept in reserve for cooler nights, improving comfort for sleeping car travelers and appealing to those who prefer an inviting bed.
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