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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
4
Wednesday February 25 1914 notice details that Henry F Crittenden is managing editor and the Dillon Montana paper is mailed weekly as long as subscriptions remain in effect. It states publication history since 1902 and subscription price two dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner proclaims it offers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records and mailing lists.
The article urges rapid development of Alaska after 47 years under U.S. control. It notes Congress’ approved railroad bill and a committee plan to lease undeveloped coal fields to individuals, enabling government use and private development. It argues Alaska’s resources require modernization against costly Canadian coal imports and criticizes past conservation policies.
A Beaverhead couple recounts a Florida relocation nightmare sent to Mrs. Bennington in 1914. They describe water shortages, high fertilizer costs, poor crops, malaria, widespread poverty, and homesick children. They warn others against deceptive land schemes promising Edenic riches.
Government land office in Helena Montana issues notice to Carl Augusten that Thomas J Dowd of Dillon Montana filed a contest to cancel Carl Augustens homestead entry No 08264 from May 12 1913 for parts of section 15 and 22 township 7 south range 7 west Montana meridian alleging abandonment and failure to establish residence Carl Augusten must answer under oath within twenty days after the fourth publication or the entry will be cancelled without further hearing.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana executors Emily Gleed and E R Gleed publish a notice to creditors for claims against the estate of George Gleed deceased. Claims must be shown within ten months after first publication at the Dillon Montana office of Robison and Gilbert attorneys for the estate. Dated February 25 1914.
Helena February 24 Special Farmers urged to study the Montana State Fair advance bulletin which details 1914 premiums and crop classifications for the exposition to be held September 21 to 26. Copies are available at the Examiner office or by mailing to A J Breitenstein, Secretary of the State Fairs organization. This year changes reflect recommendations from seed growers and agricultural societies.
The article notes several states have made agriculture mandatory in public schools and warns Montana teachers they may soon be required to teach the subject as a fundamental element of rural education. It cites Ohio Idaho Wyoming and Montana as examples and urges preparation for changing conditions.
An old theory that open winters breed ill health is challenged by a mild season in Chicago. The January 28 thermometer reads 60 degrees and December and January see virtually no snow, according to a Chicago bulletin.
The Health Department reports an eight week period ending January 24 with a 29.3 percent decline in pneumonia deaths versus the five year average, plus 23.3 percent in influenza and 7.8 percent in tuberculosis. Measles fell 82 percent, scarlet fever 54 percent, diphtheria 24.2 percent, and whooping cough 18.2 percent due to mild weather and better ventilation. an estimated 515 lives were saved in December and January.
Mrs. J. W. Conover describes distressing sights of Florida and the poverty of residents, noting starving stock and poor hotel meals during a stay of a week that cost 28 dollars. She warns readers not to expect honey and likens Florida to a sting worse than a bee. The letter ends with a bleak appraisal and a warning to the recipient.
The administrator of the Estate of Nellie Morse Waldorf, deceased, gives notice of administration. This legal notice informs creditors and interested parties of proceedings and requires claims to be filed by a specified deadline. Details include the court, case reference, and administrator contact for filing claims.
Mamie R Thompson sues with Sarah F Schuler and Fredrick Schuler for sale of Selway Park land in Dillon Montana. Real property described with bounds totaling 17 acres plus water rights appurtenant. Sale set for March 21 1914 at ten o'clock a m at courthouse front door cash terms. Sheriff D W Erwin Beaverhead County Montana.
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