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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
5
A local anecdote about Bill Bone Head and a barn fire underscores the risk of losing records. The message promotes safety deposit boxes as a cheap solution to protect insurance policies deeds wills contracts and other valuables, noting annual rents of two to three dollars.
Montana farmers gain maximum hail insurance of 12 dollars per crop under a revised state law. The state board may create zones with tiered rates. zone one charges up to 1.20 per acre, zone two up to 1.08 for grain and 0.45 for hay, zone three up to 0.85 and 0.35 respectively. Extended application now runs from June 20 to August.
The article outlines extended deadlines and reduced rates for hail insurance under Montana state law. It explains premium adjustments for cancelations, payment handling, and the roles of assessors and experienced appraisers. It notes cost efficiency and potential surplus for future losses, plus park and camping enhancements in Yellowstone and expanded accommodations near the Grand Canyon.
Yellowstone Park in Wyoming opens for the 1921 season with roads and trails expected to draw visitors from across the nation. Several hundred tourists already camp inside the park fishing and exploring as officials clear snow, with Sylvan Pass and the Cody approach road set to open soon ahead of the formal June 20 start. Dunraven Pass also provides one of the park’s thrilling routes.
Grasshopper ranchers host a road building bee this week from Polaris to Elkhorn Springs to improve the bad places. The two hot pools are being partitioned for health seekers while cottages remain privately owned and not for rent.
Missoula June 17 Dr R R Parker assistant state entomologist in charge of tick control with headquarters at Victor comments on the rising Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases this season. He notes the prediction of more cases was foreseen and urges continued control measures focusing on rodents as part of the effort.
County Assessor W. Emerick urges all taxpayers to declare property values as the assessment books near closing. Urgent attendance requested to complete the duty.
The article reports growing evidence from current year studies suggesting rabbits may be a source of tick infection, though not yet proven. It notes winter timing for rabbit control, using shooting or poison on alfalfa, with further formulas to be published.
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