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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
6
Health scares and political debates color Montana news with reports of a plan for Libby’s growth, a fire in Fort Benton, an expected Butte refinery, and a push for Danford drain funding. Crime, insurance, and school funding details frame the week’s unsettled economy and governance.
The U S court of appeals affirms Judge Hunt in the Shannon case ruling cattle grazing on Little Belt forest reserves without permits is controlled by federal sovereignty. Montana stockmen face loss of state policy influence as the court states public land belongs to the United States and may bar trespass anytime. The decision may go to the U S Supreme Court for final resolution.
The Oregon Short Line will issue round trip tickets at one and one half fare for attendees at least one thousand or more. Receipts must show full fare paid for going and be dated within three days prior to the opening date. For more information contact S.5 Cartuthére, Agent.
Montana officials report 1907 saw mixed cattle markets with 214 642 shipments out of state and 60 000 estimated for home consumption. Records show 15 558 estrays recovered, 26 000 horses shipped, and notable market disruption from mixed brands. Reforms urge single-brand carriages, reporting of dead or missing cattle, and stricter inspection, as four inspectors are kept and seventeen serve unpaid.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduces a new feature for sleeping cars on its Southwest Limited route from Chicago to Kansas City. White counterpanes replace the heavy woolen blankets, kept in reserve for cooler nights, enhancing comfort for passengers. It aims to make the bed more inviting and appealing to travelers.
Advertisement for a fine revolving quarter-oak folding bed with large bevelled plate mirrors and a wardrobe secretary drawers. Includes good springs and mattress. Complete at the seller Maurice A Walker TM D office.
$10 reward offered for the return of a saddle horse raised by Chas. Berber. The horse wears a halter and shoes, with branding S on the jaw, B on the left thigh, and W. C. Orr of Dillon signatures.
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