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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
4
Editor notes Republican papers attempt to sow discord among Democrats for state offices. He warns Democrats and papers against manipulation, asserts Democrats will self-govern, and anticipates a Democratic year with Bryan as national standard bearer.
Beav erhead Democrats say Norrin would fit governorship best and may name him for Democracy’s choice. They note he is not, and will not be, a candidate for Congress or for Associate Justice.
An article by agronomist Alfred Atkinson of the U.S. experiment station at Bozeman argues irrigation boosts profits for Montana farms. Citing an average 160 acre farm, he reports $27.34 per acre in returns with irrigation costing only $1.07 per acre, a finding cited by Great Falls Tribune amid political commentary on the dinner pail emblem.
The article cites Mr. Atkinson on Montana farms showing consistent returns with irrigation, high land values now overlooked, and land selling far below true worth. It notes Montana’s long days and clean skies as advantages, predicts 300 to 500 percent value increases in five years, and warns of a shifted political tone to reflect working-class concerns.
Witnesses recount a confrontation ending with Phillips and Burns bound over on $500 bond. The incident began after a fight with the victims near a brewery and led to suspects fleeing toward a train. Chief Stone linked Burns to the case and testified in Butte before the pair were captured.
On February 17 1908 Helena hosts a meeting of Montana mine owners and operators to form a permanent association aimed at building an independent home owned smelter for ore treatment at reasonable rates. A preliminary January 17 meeting appointed committees to report on plant costs railway rates freight charges and necessary legislation.
An enthusiastic gathering of active men reported promising progress. Knowledge of ore industry and belief that silver and lead trusts will act spur prompt measures. Thousands of dollars were pledged, ensuring ample funds for the proposed plant. Attendees urged to attend to have a voice in this key move by ore producers in the state.
An advertisement urges readers to get the habit and buy droga at the Kupfer-Ding Company located at 121f, promoting a distinctive product line.
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