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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
6
The Dillon Examiner notes that editor and business letters should be sent to the paper and lists train departures as No 29 Northbound at 3:36 a.m. No 30 Southbound at 9:40 a.m. No 31 Northbound and No 32 Southbound.
A nationwide census during February 10 to 15 will map farm labor needs and agricultural resources by state. Led by Assistant Secretary Pearson, the process involves rural schools, county superintendents, and state college Extension staff to collect farm data, with pupils visiting farms and totals tabulated locally and in Washington.
Dillon residents report visitors from Butte Lima Sheridan and Grant. Mentions include J I Haines visiting from Sheridan, Acoma Hotel ads, dry goods manager W H Keller in Butte, and taxes guidance urging timely returns with possible 3 percent discount. Local business lines promote dried fruits and Monday laundry service.
A long roster lists donors and supporters for the Y. W. C. A. fund drive, including Ellen Carrigan Mable Hungate H. W. Luther and many others. Local businesses such as Montana Mercantile Co Dillon Hotel Crystal Laundry and Forsgren Grocery appear among contributors. The article continues from page one detailing names and affiliations backing the campaign.
The article explains the payment process for last Liberty Joan bonds. Subscribers select their bank, which handles bonds and interest from November 15. If unpaid, bonds incur 4 percent interest at banks until fully paid. Banks offer flexible payments until the bond is paid and turned over. Interest accrues at 4 percent from November 16, while users pay 4 percent for bank use. Start paying now rather than wait for a notice.
The writer urges thrift and food conservation during World War I and pledges to start buying thrift stamps on January 24 1918. They commit to joining clubs to raise grains meat vegetables and other food items once spring arrives and to participate in the food program.
Marion Merrell of Lima Montana writes about saving money by buying thrift stamps and cutting sugar usage to save for candy. She plans to earn extra by cleaning the yard and building a wash-stand drawer, hoping her parents will contribute.
Early communion at 7 30 and 9 45 Sunday school followed by 11 morning prayer Vespers at 4 30 p m Contact 99 W Bond Grocery Co for groceries.
The Dillon Carriage Works offers bargains in second hand cars and repairs. They buy and inspect old cars and specialize in second-hand Fords with a first class mechanic available for quick auto repairs.
The Montana District Court summons Stephen Cook as plaintiff against WB Charles W Gray as estate administrator Samuel H Boyd unknown heirs and others claiming property. The action seeks to quiet title to lands described in sections of township 13 south range west and related parcels totaling 326.12 acres in Beaverhead County with judgment by default if no answer within twenty days. Witness dated January 28 1918.
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