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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
22
Booklets warning Montana residents to prevent tuberculosis after the influenza epidemic were sent to local anti tuberculosis society officials. The material explains flu symptoms, risks of pneumonia, and how to avoid or recover, stressing medical care and post recovery TB screening.
Attorney General Ford pledges prosecution in 17 Montana cities for adulterating lard with beef suet and selling the mix as lard. Evidence cited from Anaconda to Terry shows labeled misrepresentation. The state health board allows sale only if true composition is proclaimed at sale.
The state highway commission reports more than 53 thousand miles of public highway in Montana and outlines new standards for construction and bridges. About 80 federal aid highway projects have been started, with 53 active projects costing over 1.25 million dollars. By March first all active projects will be ready for consideration and work planned for the 1919 season. Ten state aid projects totaling about 193 thousand dollars are under construction or in process, with county cooperation noted.
The War Department plans to develop the Neville Island Pennsylvania facility and retain the Aberdeen Maryland proving ground as part of a long term big gun program. Assistant Secretary Crowell says the Neville Island project could cost around 65 million dollars and be capable of producing 18 inch rifles and larger, though current work centers on 16 inch types. The plan emphasizes gradual growth with year to year appropriations and continued private enterprise participation. Aberdeen covers 36 000 acres with capacity for 15 000 test rounds daily and has achieved ranges over 28 miles with potential up to about 60 miles by firing from an island into an unfrequented bay.
The article argues that public concern over adulterated foods led to pure food laws and a higher standard of purity. It highlights Calumet Baking Powder as an exemplar, claiming it is free of adulterants, fillers, and impurities and remains pure in baking.
Paris dispatches claim American peace delegates and Britain support sinking surrendered German warships to dispose of them. Senator Lodge introduced a resolution seeking official word on the plan, but it was tabled. Navy officers cite design differences and practical obstacles to absorbing the vessels, complicating the issue.
Washington report on proposed 1919 wheat guarantee legislation after talks between Chairman Lever and Secretary Houston. The plan would authorize continued food administration grain operations or a new agency with a $600 million revolving fund to buy all 1919 crop and sell at world prices. Also notes global wheat stocks and potential price effects. Includes notice of publication for a land claim in Montana with witness list and Feb 4, 1919 date.
The notices list the estate of Charles F. Sharkey and multiple U S land office filings. It covers creditor claims against Sharkey's estate due within four months, and various individuals in Dillon Montana filing or pursuing homestead and three year proof on land in Beaverhead County with dates in December 1918 through January 1919.
A poem praising the idealized western frontier with lines about stronger handshakes truer friendships and brighter suns. It contrasts the West with hardship and materialism while emphasizing home bonds laughter and generosity. The verse envisions a region where people welcome each other and smaller sorrows fade in a hopeful, welcoming landscape.
Notice is given that James P Flynn of Lima Montana intends to make five year proof on his homestead entries 012868 and 012869. The proof will be examined before Fred Rife Clerk of the District Court Dillon Montana on January 15 with witnesses Joseph L Sanders Wyatt S Thompson Peter Hansen and Archie Seybold all of Lima Montana.
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