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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
2
Readers watch a wave of philanthropy as wealth holders vie to outdo Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller in giving away fortunes. Critics doubt the trend will spread beyond surface chatter.
A protired wiere than 4 000 000 was derived from a plant by the municipality of Retin Germany during last year. The plant represents an investment of about PLU. The entire expense was met by receipts from by products coke tar and anathonia. The direct receipts from the sale of yes being a clear part. Why can not cities on this side of the water own and control her pastronclives toa oe great advantages.
The text argues for repealing a statewide statute amid costly disagreements over payroll and enforcement. It critiques the current law as unsatisfactory and notes pressure from taxpayers to reduce state expenses.
According to Dunn & Co. cost of living in 1901 rose about 40 percent while census reports show wages falling 7.4 percent over the past decade. The piece questions the touted GOP prosperity using these figures.
The Dillon electorate narrowly approved bonds by a small margin with under 25 percent turnout. Less than 10 percent of voters supported the plan, but most accepted it to avoid hindrance as water works were desired. The piece recalls a costly hook and ladder wagon purchase once aiding a now unused debt, highlighting wasteful public investments and public watchfulness.
County superintendent this morning distributed state school funds to districts allocating dollars by need and enrollment figures. Officials noted timely distribution supports classroom operations, staffing, and resource purchases across the county.
Readable fragments describe several buildings in Butte that were demolished or moved. Mentions include former Mother Trips site on Dyon Street, a barber shop on West Park near Clipper Shores saloon, and a warehouse by Troll Trenefer company between Utah Avenue and Utah Street.
Miss Flora Davis, a Normal graduate from Dillon, was taken to Chicago Tuesday after Dr. Murray diagnosed cancer in her left leg. The operation to amputate above the knee may be needed to remove all diseased parts, with doctors uncertain if the disease has spread to the hip or body.
A fragmentary cattle market note discusses beef cattle appearance and readiness in the current season. It mentions prime conditions for many herds, with only a few exceptions, and references upcoming shipments and high prices, including a March delivery and plans to ship thousands of head to distant markets.
Two young girls from Charles City Iowa were taken to Butte after their mother and stepfather deserted them. The parents, possibly in Pocatello Idaho, are not expected to face charges as the act is not extraditable. The girls age about four and ten and fear separation while awaiting care.
In Forsyth an innovator named Ben Taylor recounts a veterinary trick. A Swedish neighbor described a cow choking on alfalfa and a farmer solved it by using an eight inch hat pin to pin the thorax, freeing the animal. The pin was removed and the cow resumed eating.
The article describes the Chinge Milwaukee and St Paul Railway as operating over 6000 miles of routes across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Missouri, and Michigan's upper peninsula. It claims extensive equipment modernity and leadership in electric traction and westward expansion, noting pioneering status and nationwide reach.
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