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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
4
The note states the editor and proprietor is listed as local editor at Dillon Montana. It notes second class matter status dated September 20, 1902 under the 1879 Act and a subscription price of two dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner declares it has the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and opens subscription and mailing records to advertiser inspection. Date noted is Wednesday July 19, 1905.
A comprehensive Beaverhead County article explains the wool and sheep trade's large money flow, noting the industry may rival cattle in impact. The Examiner cites strong demand and high prices for next year's wool clip, predicting continued favorable conditions for flockmasters.
A press bulletin from National Irrigation Association Secretary Mitchell argues Congress should repeal the timber and stone act and adopt a comprehensive forestry law. It says selling timber at market price would divert land to new forests, greatly increasing the irrigation fund and funding reforestation while reducing wasteful western forest destruction. If Roosevelt's plan had been used since irrigation act passage, government revenues could have reached about 125 million dollars and irrigated 5 million acres, instead of lining speculators' pockets.
A Michigan circuit judge ruled that fraternal orders cannot unilaterally alter member insurance terms to violate existing contracts. The decision say orders may not override contract rights under their constitutions or the U S Constitution. The ruling could affect major fraternal insurers and several ongoing disputes.
A Michigan court rejects self serving rate changes by fraternal organizations. It notes schemes using low assessment rates to improve profits risk member loss and states such amendments cannot override contract rights. The ruling stresses fraternal duty to balance wisdom necessity with lawful obligations.
Last Monday morning the Times party led by Lewis and Clark expedition to the coast included Mr. and Mrs. H. KE. Steffens and contestants Miss Mabel Bower of Madison Valley Miss Odile Dupuis of Laurin Miss Eda Dupuis of Laurin and Miss Ida Steffens of Virginia City all noted as lucky contestants.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad plans to add open top observation cars to its daylight train this summer. The seventy five seat cars will run through Royal Gorge Grand Canyon of the Arkansas and the Gunnison area with free seating. Completion and service are targeted by June 1 this year.
Notice to Shippers effective December 1 1904 storage will be charged on all in bound freight unloaded on platform or in warehouse and on all out bound freight delivered on our platform or into warehouse without a bill of lading. Freight unloaded into house subject to storage if not removed or billed within 72 hours from the first 6 p m after unloading. Rate is five cents per ton per day with fractions of 2000 pounds counted as a ton and fractions of 24 hours counted as a day. Minimum storage five cents per day for each consign ment under 2000 pounds.
Sealed proposals will be received by A L Stone secretary of the executive board of the State Normal College Dillon Montana for furnishing and installing plumbing and heating in the new main building and certain alterations in present building. Proposals due by 8 pm August 17 1905. Plans on file with A L Stone and at C S Haire Helena. Certified check $590 payable to J B Poindexter president of the board to accompany proposals. bonds required for 50 percent of contract. Right to reject bids reserved. July 7 1905 Dillon Montana. First publication July 12 1905.
Sherman's Piano House of Butte Montana announces hiring an expert piano tuner for Dillon area. They guarantee all work and will call on customers when the tuner is in town after sending an order to 129 East Park Street. Potential customers urged to send tuning requests to avoid incompetent service.
A reward of five dollars is offered for the return of a dark blue Imperial bicycle stolen from Dr. M. A. Walker a week ago Friday night. Any person who returns the bicycle will receive the reward.
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