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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1922
Page
9
Montana state auditor George Porter warns that all insurance solicitors must secure a license from the state commissioner before engaging in soliciting, regardless of whether they work for a licensed agency. The circular urges agencies and companies to note the legal requirement and outlines licensing steps.
C H P Shelley of Helena Montana federal prohibition enforcement director says veterans are not entitled to the proposed adjusted compensation. He argues the nation opposes the measure, taxes are too high and public funds should not be diverted, predicting Congress will not pass the bill.
Washington Feb 8 A row grows in the Montana delegation over an extra federal judge with two Republicans in the House Representatives McCormick and Riddick oppose Senator Walsh Both reps testified before the House Judiciary Committee and the disagreement mounts as the panel weighs the case
Senator Walsh read a Bourquin letter saying another judge was unnecessary but the bill passed the house committee without the item. Representatives from Montana question if they will be blocked by a Democratic senator as Representative Riddick vows to press on despite Capitol opposition.
The Helena Independent reports that taxpayers funded early senatorial campaign mail from Carl W. Riddick. Letters sent under official frank ask Republicans for support while marked Official Business Free. Riddick notes many Republicans urged him to run and expresses confidence in nomination and election.
Helena reports census figures showing Montana natives total 173 818 of 548 889 residents or 31.5 percent. Other states natives number 280 480 or 51.1 percent and foreign born residents 95 591 or 17.4 percent. Major origins include Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Missouri.
A fragmented clipping notes Montana’s population rising from 26.4 to 155 in a period and an increase in residents born in other states and outlying possessions from 48.4 to 51.1. The text is unclear on dates and full context but indicates demographic changes.
Helena Feb 10 The Montana Wool Growers association reports offers for Montana wools per sheep backs at 30 to 35 cents while Nevada and Utah wools fetch varying prices. Jericho Utah pool rejects four bids for 1922 wool. highest bid 36 1/2 cents, holding for 40 cents with no tag discount. Prospective 1922 wool prices appear very strong, but growers hesitate to contract before shearing.
Dillon visitors this week include Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Du Bois Mrs. John Schleicher Mr. and Mrs. Geo D. Ricé Mr. and Mrs L L Stalcup and John Hails T H DuBois with Al Godfrey visited Butte for a shoulder operation on Al Godfrey at the Murray hospital Pete Nelson visited Apex David Hier was in Dillon Carl Hartwig visited Apex Arthur Molleur rode to Butte while visiting Al Godfrey Valentine party at the school house drew a large crowd with games dancing and a midnight lunch.
The Lima Chamber of Commerce held its first annual meeting last Friday night with a smaller turnout but strong remarks. Dr. Monahan and Mr. Wade of the Butte Chamber praised chamber work and discussed cost-saving gains for taxpayers while Wade cited achievements of the Butte Chamber. The luncheon was hosted by members’ wives, and H. T. Kraabel presided as toastmaster.
The Salmon Creamery of Salmon Idaho advertises Lemhi Creamery butter churned three times weekly from jersey cream and shipped to Dillon stores three times weekly. It pledges best quality and offers mail notification if dealers are out of stock.
George Whitworth spent several days of last week in Dillon visiting from his Sheep Creek basin ranch.
Sheridan Forum reports Frank Bassett of Dillon lost a valuable consignment of coyote pelts after a loading mishap en route from Alder to Sheridan. A recovery effort was dispatched by machine, but the outcome isunknown. Report any sighting or find to help the loser, and Bassett will not forget the favor.
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