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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1914
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner dated February 11, 1914 states it is published every Wednesday and mailed to subscribers. It notes entry as second class matter since September 20, 1902 and lists subscription price at $2 per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers open inspection of subscription records and mailing lists to advertisers.
Advance notices arrive in Dillon for higher awards at the next state fair education division. More than 3,500 teachers urged to publicize the feature. Rural schools eligible for prizes. A separate educational building on the fair grounds is proposed for exclusive use. The goal is not only money but the training and good from preparing exhibits.
The piece honors Abraham Lincoln as a pioneer emblem of westward resilience and unity, noting his leadership in ending the Civil War and his lasting legacy. It reports the planned groundbreaking in Washington for a $2,000,000 Lincoln Memorial and comments on local political voices and press reaction.
A unsigned Dillon Examiner piece argues that taxation sustains civilization through schools, roads, and law enforcement. It condemns tax dodging by the rich, praises universal assessment of real value, and urges collective action to support and defend the state against frauds and external threats.
Notice is given that John F. Woodside of Dillon Montana filed intent to make final proof for desert land claim No 03712 in section 34 township 4 S range 9 W Montana meridian before C W Conger Dillon February 21 1914. Witnesses Julius Hartwig Lewis G Woodside Stephen Kambich Curt Ferguson of Reichle. Registrar Stephen Carpenter. 235 January 3 1914. Notice also given that Simon A Langdorf of Dillon Montana made homestead application No 03339 for land in sections 29 30 township 7 S range 7 W Montana meridian with final three year proof before F A Hazelbaker Dillon March 7 1914. Witnesses Christopher F Worth John Mc Fadyen Frank Kiblinger Frank H Bimrose of Dillon. Registrar Jos Binnard. 2515.
The piece explains that beneficial use is the basis and limit of irrigation water rights in arid states. A water user is entitled to water that yields a reasonable maximum of good with economical handling, while the state may demand prudent use. It notes a shift toward economic use, prioritizing financial results per acre foot over yield per acre.
A discussion argues that water charges and distribution should be adjusted to balance private user interests with the general welfare of society, ensuring individual water users' interests align with the public good as much as possible.
A modern reflection on Lincoln's Gettysburg pledge to renew a government of the people and preserve national unity as the country faces division and challenge. The speech underscores the enduring call for freedom and democratic resilience.
A Memphis banker is reported to be short by between one million and one and a half million dollars delaying the start of a proposed banking bill. The article notes the urgency of bringing the bill into operation.
A commentary endorses a stable currency system for Mexico, arguing the nation has needed financial reform for a long time and praising Carranza’s stance on economic policy.
Notice is hereby given that George P. Wolfe of Dillon Montana has filed notice of publication dated January 31 1914. The hearing or action details are not fully preserved in readable text.
Tana on March 29 1911 filed desert land application No 05378 for SSE section 24 NE section 25 township 7 S range 13 W Montana meridian and now intends to make final proof before F A Hazelbaker U S commissioner Dillon Montana on March 7 1914 witnesses include Walter E Lloyd John Lenkersdorfer George M Tash and Thomas E Gray all from Bannack or Dillon Montana registered by 2515 Jos Binnard Register
Edith G Blair of Grant Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof for Desert Land claim No 03726 on NEY7, Sec 9 and other parcels in Sec 10 and 15 township 9 S range 13 W Montana meridian. Proof to be presented before C W Conger, district court clerk, March 1914. Rosa Nay James Blair Harrison Brown Walter Lloyd and Joseph Binnard named as witnesses or associates.
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