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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
6
The article notes the Dillon Examiner price for a yearly subscription and comments on agricultural machinery producers alleging ruin by thirty three trusts while arguing that tariff schedules should not be altered.
The note questions Senator Han na and Mr Hanna about the presidency and loyalty to the Ohio boss, suggesting history may repeat and the future rests on past patterns. It hints at political caution and power dynamics without asserting concrete plans or outcomes.
The rural delivery service shows rapid expansion from 1900 to 2005 with growing appropriations and more routes. In 1900 the appropriation was $450,000 and 1,276 routes. current year $8,029,400 with 15,092 routes. next year $12,621,700 with an estimated 27,092 routes by July 2005.
The people of Montana gave President Roosevelt a hearty welcome last week, despite not voting for him in 1000. Teddy is popular with locals, his Western personality appealing to satisfy both as president and as a man.
Treasury estimates place United States exports for the current year at 1.5 billion dollars. The piece notes four decades of growth from 0.5 million in 1870 to 1.0 billion by 1897 and a 50 percent rise in the subsequent six years.
Dillon faces a decision on hosting a Fourth of July celebration this year. The piece urges forming a local group now to organize, plan, and advertise in time, noting past efforts failed mainly due to too little lead time. It questions whether the town will join in this year.
The Dillon Examiner reports a vigorous circulation campaign across Beaverhead County. The paper highlights its long standing representation and progressive growth, aiming to cover every post-office area and county section to become the leading Montana local paper in reach.
In proportion to population Montana likely led opposition for the St Louis fair with sizable funding. The report notes substantial dollars involved and highlights Montana's strong interest relative to other states.
The Montana fair commission should use lessons from Chicago to avoid wasteful spending on a grand display and high salaries. A state education board meeting in Helena appointed a committee to streamline courses and reduce duplication among state schools. Members of the legislature favor eliminating duplicated work among state institutions to save energy and money and foster cooperation.
Harper's Weekly notes that in a New England city with well funded public schools, high school entrants show poor readiness. No pupil reached 90 percent. six were sent back to grammar school. about twenty were suspended for under 50 percent. Officials cite method changes while teachers blame grammar schooling.
R T Wing visited the Browne ranch near Melrose on Sunday. J C Mutlen, confined to his room, can now tend to business. Free County High School trustees plan a Saturday meeting to elect teachers. R V Sebree and Mrs Sebree plan a month in California starting tomorrow from Caldwell Idaho. Mrs Waldorf leaves for Helena to visit her daughter Miss Hattie and expects return Sunday. State Board graduates five fife certificates from the State Normal: H A Davee Maidie Rife Louise Bennett Lucy M Ford Lelia Kirby. Mrs Robert Boone returns from Caldwell Idaho with Mr Boone’s mother and daughter to stay weeks on Bannack street. Ryan Canyon flood covers railroad track with two feet of water delaying a passenger train two hours. Ex-Governor B F White leaves Friday for Helena for World’s Fair commission meeting then visits Minnesota Chicago and St Louis, away at least ten days.
Bowen notes cold windy and cloudy conditions with grass growing well and range fair despite winds. Dillon reports fair weather with very cold nights, but crop growth accelerating, week ending with warmer days and overall improvement as spring advances.
Friday marked the end of the school year with pioneer tribute in the ceremony. The eighth grade featured an ambitious program including scenes from The Merchant of Venice, songs, and a pioneer essay and song, performed by students under Miss Dorchester’s supervision.
Miss Bertha F. Huntsman long associated with the State Normal College training department accepts a new post at the Territorial Normal School of Arizona in Flagstaff. The move brings a salary of 1350 dollars and advances in her training department career.
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