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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
4
The Dillon Montana newspaper notice states it is published every Wednesday with U S Poindexter as editor. It notes entry as second class matter on September 20, 1902 under the 1879 act and a yearly subscription price of two dollars in advance.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers open subscription records and mailing lists for advertiser inspection to prove reach and transparency.
By order of the Bea verhead County Democratic Central Committee a Democratic convention is called for June 8 at 2 30 p m in Dillon Court House to elect delegates and alternates to the State Democratic Convention at Bozeman and to transact other business. Delegates must be Democratic residents. precincts are listed with apportioned delegates. Outside Dillon primaries on May 30 and Dillon primaries on June 1 will be held by respective precinct committeemen.
The article argues tariffs protect trusts, noting foreign retaliation risks and the need for revenue. It highlights Billings Sugar Company beet pulp feeding cattle, praising alfalfa mill plans in the Yellowstone valley and Billings as a prospective fattening center for stock bound for South Omaha markets.
The piece argues veterans must choose between paying high prices under trusts or supporting tariff reform. It warns the Republican platform upholds protection with little promise to cut tariffs, urging voters to favor concrete reductions to restore price competitiveness and fair competition.
A Labor and race themed remark notes that Black leaders will not risk voting Democratic without registration effort and implies potential wage cuts. The tone critiques political mobilization on the Brownsville affair and suggests economic pressure will shape labor decisions.
Henry Fitter visits from his ranch. Pete Sullivan returns from California. James Burnside relocates to Dubois to run a helper engine. Charles McGee moves to Dubois with family. Charles Dalton transfers to Pocatello. Henry Gleed and Smith McKnight plan dehorning and branding cattle. Sam Brothers dray wheel damaged by an engine. Ranchers Halligan and McMullan visit Centennial valley. Hungate family recovering from scarlet fever. George Ripley resigns as Short Line brakeman to manage an Idaho fishery. Leo H Truax and wife back from San Francisco and Los Angeles at Peat Hotel.
Transfer list from Pearl I Smith title books includes warranty deeds to Big Hole Commercial Co. and Schindler, mining and patent deeds to multiple owners, and leases totaling several hundred acres. Notable entries include 40x119 near Wisdom, 480 acres near Jackson, 80 acres near Lima, and 320 acres near Fox with various consideration amounts.
The piece alleges Wall Street speculators led by Harriman and Rockefeller have driven stock prices above pre panic levels. It warns that with lower incomes and smaller dividends, demand should not justify higher prices and urges small investors to seek safety to avoid being swallowed by bigger players.
Notice from Dillon Montana dated June 1 1908 announces the regular annual meeting of Poindexter Orr Live Stock Company stockholders at the company office in Dillon on Monday June 15 at two o clock p m to elect three trustees and conduct other business. Secretary Earnest Orr signs the notice. Also advertises for sale of a saddle horse.
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