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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
4
The Dillon's Examiner issued Wednesdays under editor G L Poindexter and dated July 14 1909 It notes entry in 1902 as a Dillon Montana second class paper and lists a $2 annual subscription with mail delivery terms and arrears policy.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open for inspection by advertisers.
Dillon letters debate Alderman Knapp proposal to cap saloon numbers and set a $1200 yearly license. The Tribune claims cities may set higher fees. City Attorney Melton and Montana Codes cited show license fees must align with state law. The exchange questions Tribune's accuracy and calls for a public apology.
The Missoula Herald recalls Willie Smith once labeled the smartest grammar school boy who quit high school early. He grows into The Fellow With a Scheme as local schemes seize attention from stock promotions to traveling shows and dubious ventures, framing a portrait of ambitious scheming.
A sharp critique targets advertising specialists or con artists who exploit newspaper space. The piece describes itinerant hawkers who promise feverish interest in promo materials such as ball programs and guides while labeling patrons as suckers. It warns businesspeople to rely on established outlets for legitimacy.
A Dillon Tribune reader questions the Armstead saloon license hearing coverage and law. The writer argues liquor rules near railroad construction, population thresholds, and county attorney involvement were misrepresented, urges Tribune to name witnesses, and notes another lawyer assisted the county attorney.
Durum Bread Day proposed to popularize durum flour across dry farming states led by North Dakota South Dakota and Minnesota farmers seeking governor proclamations. The plan backed by Charles Christodoro of Point Loma cites a 74 percent favorable verdict from a US Department of Agriculture test favoring durum bread and longstanding industry praise for its color moisture and aroma.
A reader denounces the article as misleading and claims a scare headline is used to mislead the public. The letter complains that the chanty attorney was not solely responsible for the miscarriage of justice and accuses the piece of purposeful distortion.
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