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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner issues a 1911 calendar blurb noting publication date June 2 as a Wednesday edition. Editor B L Poindexter directs readers from Dillon Montana with a historical price quote and mailing details for subscriptions.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open to advertiser inspection.
The U S Department of Agriculture studied over 5 000 farmers in 1910 and found the average cost to produce a bushel of wheat was 66 cents. Costs ranged from 44 cents in Montana to 96 cents in South Carolina with Minnesota included states at 62 cents. Average national price received was 96 cents and average profit 33 cents. The 1909 average wheat value per acre was 16.48 with 11.04 cost and 5.44 profit, a high return on low-cost land and a warning against high-priced land profitability.
The article notes Montana expects a good hay crop while other regions face below normal yields, with some forecasts at 56 percent. A Chicago livestock paper counters by saying overall hay losses may be overstated and markets may trigger bulls in grain. It cites Helena Record on limited old hay and the impact on city teams and roughage pricing.
The article extols growing quality and quantity, noting corn yields will be strong. With ample corn fodder cut at the right season and properly cured, eastern farmers can sustain livestock through winter with minimal hay.
The Dillon notable Benjamin Iff brought his bride home from Fulton after a June wedding at Bert Lewis's house. The ceremony was conducted by the groom’s father Rev. TIff. Ora Lewis of Fulton leaves her longtime friends as the couple heads to Dillon Montana for their future home.
In Butte on Friday June 9 Mrs. Philip Roberts hosted a linen shower for Miss Eleanor Driscoll, bride of W L Murphy, following a normal school graduates reunion. Guests from the State Normal included Laura Kelly Anne O'Brien Mayme Sullivan Eleanor Driscoll Iva Bol Killey Nell Dalton Ida Almquist Sarah Breslin Lulu Atkins Saffie Richie Alice Barclay Mary McMahon and Mrs Roberts.
The next ten games start Sunday after the 4th with stronger teams and exciting play as Dillon fans enjoy improving city league baseball. Attendance is rising and spectators hope for sitters and boxes for better viewing. Next Sunday features a hard fought match between 0.8. boys and Eliels to decide second place. A Wisdom team game is planned for July 4 with a picked city league lineup. Twin Bridges beat Sheridan 10 to 6 in the last reported game.
Miss Fraye Hilf, back from several months in the East, arrives home greatly improved in health. Miss M Dixon of Butte is visiting Miss Lucile Paul.
Warranty deeds record transfers including C M Pyle to John A Lawrence 280 acres on Big Hole river above Divide for 10 dollars and Thomas F Barrett to Martin Barrett 18 83 acres on Horse Prairie for 1 dollar. Includes Stahl's addition Dillon 5 lots and Mountain View Cemetery lot sale to Abe Savacool for 20 dollars. Patent to Elroy G Smith 160 acres in Big Hole basin. Water rights listed for Victor Gagnon and John A Hallas. Railroad resolutions by Gilmore Pittsburgh show new line, placer claims on Trail Creek, Crown Point Quartz location by Underwood Teeter Norman.
The ad offers 12 K G F rim frames for 5.00 and 6.00, and 12 K G F rimless frames with bows for 7.00. Details emphasize affordable eyewear options and complete sets.
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