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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1903
Page
4
Dillon voters prepare to decide on a $65,000 water works bond issue in a special election. The editorial argues for a first class gravity system to ensure reliable supply, calls for honest equal taxation, and urges strict assessment of property to prevent tax dodging.
A Miles City Journal piece discusses how capital area papers agree high taxes demand economical governance yet dispute true economy. The argument centers on fair tax assessment, noting tax dodgers and hidden property distort the burden, urging focus on accurate assessments over broader tax cuts. The author argues for equitable valuation to curb perceived overpayment by the honest citizen.
County commissioners in Helena last week recommended establishing a road building course at the Agricultural College in Bozeman. The proposal aims to curb waste and improve county road work that is often incompetent and unsatisfactory, saving tens of thousands of dollars annually in Montana.
John D Rockefeller offers a million dollars to any physician who can provide a stomach capable of digesting his food. He suffers nervous dyspepsia that threatens starvation and has lost all hair including his mustache and eyebrows. He concludes the price is too high even for forty million dollars a year.
The report lists gold at 78 million, silver 31 million, copper 87.009 million, lead 23 million, zinc 11 million, abrasives and chemicals 38 million, clay products and cement 239 million, and coal petroleum and natural gas 442 million, totaling 949 million dollars.
Utah survey shows 25 000 irrigated farms with fewer than 1000 encumbered. The data imply irrigation supports farm prosperity and stability across the state.
The County High School Sophomores completed exams and report a victorious showing. February third marks the new term with enrollment for studies. New scholars Jenny Hood Fred Conger and Tom Ducan join the high school. A V F Q Club business meeting may add new members before reaching capacity. Aeneas and the Flight of Aeneas art piece decorates the library wall referencing Virgil and Troy.
Theta met at Mrs. Wm. Staudaher's home for a gathering. Miss Sadie Graeter told fortunes as candy and apples were shared. The Glee Club rehearsed at Emma Burfeind's home. Junior and Senior girls toured Bedrock over weekend, hosted by the Misses Scott. Cora Taylor joined U. S. history chemistry and physics classes this term. A poem Lycidas recalls Milton's college chum.
Examinations ended and freshmen return to school with renewed zeal. A new study field, physical geography, replaces physiology this term. Enrollment in this class reaches thirty five, the largest in the school.
H B Winters of Butte committed death by own action on Saturday. He was to wed that evening to a young stenographer employed by him but an estrangement occurred. After a farewell supper with bachelor friends he drank heavily, the engagement was broken, financial troubles weighed on him, and he shot himself while temporarily insane. William Ostemnerdyer, a meat company buyer, spent a few days in the area during the week.
The article argues the Republican opposition to the statehood bill stems from a wish to defeat Roosevelt. It claims they believe creating three new states would aid him and they refuse to let that chance occur.
Directors of United Sites Steel reveal last year’s retained earnings totaling £152,662,000 in the financial statement. The report highlights profit allocation and next steps for capital reinvestment and shareholder value.
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