Dillon Montana weekly notes and subscription policy
Wednesday January 10 1912 edition announces publication details for the Dillon Montana paper with editor B L Poindexter. It notes the newspaper is mailed to subscribers until orders to discontinue are received and arrears paid and lists a two dollar yearly advance subscription price.
Dillon Examiner Advertiser Circulation Promises
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and keeps subscription records and mailing lists open for advertiser inspection.
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Dillon Examiner
Beaverhead County
Political parties and independent voters shape ideal government
The text argues parties arise outside the constitution, can be legitimate if controlled, and outlines three conditions for ideal party functioning: active public participation, an independent voter bloc, and proper party servitude to the people. It contrasts Democratic editors favoring Taft with Republican prospects, asserting editors seek a strong national outcome over party gains.
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United States
Jefferson
Party
Comina
LaFollette
Cummins
Roosevelt
Taft
The Ideal Condition of Party Politics
The piece argues for a two party system with roughly equal strength to avoid arrogance and promote better governance. It warns against more than two parties and stresses national, well organized but non bossed parties. The governing party administers while the opposition critiques in a free democracy.
Editor defends La Follette and Wilson as safe progressive choices
The World's Work editor argues that what seems radical to some seems conservative to others. La Follette’s Wisconsin rewrote laws safely under his governorship, and Wilson’s New Jersey reforms improved under life and property protections. The piece asserts unsafe labels reflect privileged interests, not facts.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Union
Wilson
New Jersey
LaFollette
Democratic Editors and the Red Lodge Picket
The Republican Picket of Red Lodge asserts Democratic papers strive to sway readers by portraying their opponents under favorable light. The column questions media objectivity and urges vigilance against biased reporting.
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Taft
Republic
Red Lodge
After Election Promises Rise in Presidential Year
The writer notes that major reforms are promised after elections, common in presidential years. They anticipate renewed promises from the Taft administration, including potential changes in tariff policy and personnel moves such as removing Ort Meade in South Dakota after the election.
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Taft
Ort Meade
South Dakota
Montana
Rasch
Make the Pension Rolls Public
The January World's Work urges publication of the complete pension rolls. It argues publicity would expose abuses in the pension service, deter fraud, and protect honest pensioners by listing names, addresses, amounts received, and agents involved. It criticizes the current refusal by the pensions commissioner as fueling suspicion.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Taft Referred To Creating Lookout Magazine
The article notes that Taft is associated with naming or launching Lookout Magazine, a periodical tied to his circle and public image. The mention situates the publication within his era and party discourse.
Women gain right to vote for President in 1912
A growing suffrage movement asserts that one million women will be eligible to vote in the 1912 presidential election. Activists push for national constitutional amendment while states expand voting access for women in various contests.
Aviators in Biblical Times and Esau’s Sale of Heirship
In ancient narratives references hint at air travelers and mark Esau selling his birthright. The tale links mobility concepts to key biblical figures and events in a compact historic lens.
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Esau
Enemies Hint at Dr. Wiley as Vice Presidential Hopeful
Report notes opposition allies foster speculation that Dr. Wiley could be a candidate for vice president. The unidentified sources imply political maneuvering surrounding his potential national role.
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Dr. Wiley
Harvard Student Kicks Football Thirty-Two Miles
A Harvard student reportedly kicked a football a remarkable distance of thirty two miles. The claim appears in a local report and is treated as a humorous or anecdotal feat rather than a verified athletic record.
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Harvard
Kipling Poem The Female of the Species Released
A note mentions Rudyard Kipling and a new poem titled The Female of the Species. The line suggests Kipling’s mother would appreciate the work if she is alive.
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Kipling
Trusts Ebb and Dissolution Questioned in Comment
A terse remark notes that some trusts have not dissolved despite heavy currents against them, suggesting ongoing debate on their fate and the persistence of entrenched institutions.
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