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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner published weekly in Dillon Montana lists F C Kress as editor and E L Poindexter as local editor. It notes the paper was entered as second class matter September 20 1902 and lists a subscription rate of $2 per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open to advertiser inspection. Published date January 25, 1905.
Montana legislators criticize private contracts for the insane asylum and state prison, calling the 95 cent daily per inmate rate a gigantic graft. They urge abrupt action, propose state control or replacement of the current plant, and warn of mounting costs from growing inmate populations.
The session debates a bond issue or warrant method to fund a modern insane asylum plant, arguing current contracts gouge taxpayers. A broad legislative agenda follows with bills on child labor, railroad commissions, tax payments, and school provisions, highlighting graft concerns and procedural votes.
Congressman Joseph M Dixon introduced a bill expanding homestead entry to 640 acres on lands remaining after irrigation designation. He cites a successful Nebraska measure and reports from ranchers endorsing the plan. Dixon and regional colleagues seek to extend the law to Colorado Wyoming and South Dakota. The Examiner notes broad Montana support and urges passage.
Senator White's measure authorizes issuing 75000 dollars in bonds to fund new buildings and equipment for the State Normal College in this city. The bill passed in committee of the whole with no opposition and was expected to receive final passage today before moving to Governor Toole for signature within ten days to two weeks.
The life insurance sector in the United States shows assets of about 2.5 million with more than 2 billion in reserves for future claims. Total in-force coverage crosses twelve billion, with fraternal lines contributing nearly 7 billion and a future addition of 2 billion, pushing total policies above 21.9 billion. Premium income of old-line firms climbs 40 million to 435 million, with overall income from premiums and investments over 600 million. Claims paid near 200 million and dividends plus cash surrender values reach 75 million.
Dr F M Poindexter relocates his office to the State Bank building with hours 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 5 p m Phone 31 A Night calls answered from residence at phone 44 B.
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