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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
4
Announcement from the Dillon Montana weekly notes editor and publication details. It lists the editor L I Poindexter and states the paper is entered September 20 1902 as second class matter. Subscription price is 2 dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open for advertiser inspection.
Rumors of Howard Elliott stepping down as Northern Pacific president are false. He will stay to lead the railroad, continuing his support for Montana development, including state fair prizes for agriculture and sewing and premium programs at Beaverhead.
A misprinted dispatch in the St. Louis Republic misled readers into thinking Senator Myers of Montana urged protectionist tariffs. The Congressional Record for May 16 shows Myers advocating tariff reform and free wool and sugar, prompting the Republic to publish a corrective note praising his independence and patriotism.
North Portland on June 6 notes lighter cattle receipts this week. Prices showed draggy trading with only three loads selling at 8.26 to 8.35, while steers did not reach the 8 cent mark. Grass cattle moved mainly 7.25 to 7.40, sheep lambs declined with very choice lambs near 7.00, hogs and overall market unclear due to limited data.
Prices for cattle bulls calves hogs and sheep listed with ranges. Feifers prime spayed heifers 7.00 to 8.25, choice 6.00 to 6.50, common 4.00 to 5.00. bulls beef 6.50 to 6.25, fleshy 5.00 to 5.50. calves 100 to 200 pounds 8.75 to 9.25. 200 to 300 pounds 8.00 to 8.50. heavy calves 7.50 to 9.50. Spring lambs 6.50 to 7.00. ewes 4.50 to 5.00. heavy ewes 3.50 to 4.00. yearlings 5.25 to 5.60. Hogs 175 to 200 pounds 8.40 to 8.60. 250 to 300 pounds 8.25 to 8.40. heavy 7.25 to 7.40. Sheep demand rising. hold cattle at home at least a week.
Babe Lyons captured the weekly special premium by posting 101 090 votes for the week ending June 9, the highest weekly tally in the contest to date. Next week’s premium is a silver berry spoon for the top vote getter, and the June 23 week offers a silver sugar tongs prize. Standing list shows Versie Owens leading with 817 564 votes, followed by Mrs Guy Gray and Annie Ropstad among many contestants.
Secretary Breitstein of the Montana State Fair announces medals from President Elliott of the Northern Pacific for county and state industrial contests. Boys compete in corn and potatoes, while girls contest in sewing. County champions advance to state fair at Helena with prizes in corn, potatoes, and sewing.
A local exhibit was shown too long under light causing discoloration. A boy won the best twelve exhibit and a free trip to the state fair next September. Contests are organized by the county superintendent of schools.
The First National Bank at Dillon Montana closes June 4 1913 reports assets totaling 2 193 669 88 with loans cash and securities and deposits. Capital stock 200 000 00 surplus 100 000 00 profits 60 567 12 notes and deposits details and sworn statement by President B F White and directors.
Montana certificate states Dillon Furniture Company of Dillon Beaverhead County is a sole proprietorship under Wyder fictitious name with Goodwin T. Paul as sole owner. Notary Jos. C. Situ affixed seal on May 22 1913 in Dillon Montana with commission expiring May 4 1914.
Notice announces 160 acres in Beaverhead National Forest Montana will be subject to settlement and entry under homestead laws and the 1906 act. Preference rights apply to bona fide agricultural claimants before Jan 1 1906, with final filing by July 15 1933. Lands described by metes and bounds, listed under S A Robinson Lima Montana List 11556. Approved April 21 1913 by S V Prou piti.
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