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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1910
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner published on Wednesday March 9 1910 lists editor E L Poindexter and notes second class matter status in Dillon Montana under the 1879 act. Subscription price is 2 dollars per year in advance and mail service continues until ordered otherwise with arrears paid.
The proposed visit by the buri neegmen of Dillon and Beaverhead County to Salmon City and Lemhi County coincides with the opening of Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad to Lembi metropolis. Strong cross border business ties and neighborly relations between Dillon and Salwan country are highlighted, with invitations from Idaho county citizens and press. The trip is planned as a gala day both for departure and return, hoped to occur soon.
The article notes that automobile manufacturing became the most advertising dependent industry in five years. A Washington report shows 50 million dollars of domestic car transactions last year vs 9 million in 1902 and 39 million in exports, with publicity credited for substantial growth, though it's unclear how much ads alone drove the expansion.
Governor Norris calls a June 16 Billings convention to push Montana road building. Delegates from counties and state endorse rapid development of highways from end to end to aid farmers and markets. Auto clubs and individual owners push for better roads and convict labor is discussed as a potential option.
Community brief from Lima covers visits by John C. Thompson and Melton, local business matters in Dillon, Missoula temple dedication, and court actions with two Greek section men fined. Assessor Wingsox travels from Virginia City to Centennial valley. springlike snow melt noted. A club member defends group clubs versus saloons amid liquor concerns.
Members of the Beaverhead Club oppose closing the club buffet during ordinance hours, arguing the club is not a saloon and that city councils lack authority to regulate liquor traffic in clubs. They stress that closing would misclassify the club as a saloon and set a precedent contrary to local civic norms.
Real estate transfers list deeds and quitclaims from Boone, Ellis, Hatton, Tessier, Orr, Barrett and others. Notable items include 160 acres Horse Prairie and 320 acres near Dillon with prices from 1 to 1600 dollars. Also listed are patents, a water right, mining location, and articles of incorporation for the Carter Live Stock Company.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduces a change for sleeping car travelers on the Southwest Limited between Chicago and Kansas City. White counterpanes or bedspreads replace heavy woolen blankets for hot weather, with blankets kept in reserve for cooler nights.
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