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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
4
Wednesday publication details for E L Poindexter's paper dated March 12 1913 in Dillon Montana. It states editor name Wan Entered 1902 and mailing status with subscription price two dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open to advertiser inspection.
Governor Stewart vetoes new county bills to widespread press approval across Southern Montana. The decision is praised as decisive and thoughtful, marking Stewart as a strong successor to Norris and earning broad voter-backed support.
Colonel John Deets of South Dakota migration notes a current rush to Montana with settlers pouring in this week and month. He cites free public land amounting to 25 million acres, a new homestead law allowing entry in three years, and land that pays workers well, making Montana attractive for growth and dividends. Helena Independent reports widespread colony formation across the state.
The governor using his veto pen created political shifts by unseating four republican senators and blocking a republican majority in the upper house. The new county bill passed as a notable achievement in a session where party lines shifted and expectations were overturned.
In a terse Missoula Sentinel report the legislature limits voters ability to establish their own counties, opposing Governor actions. The piece frames the move as usurping authority reserved for the people, prompting editorial protest.
Universal Film releases the first complete inauguration and parade reels of President Wilson. Manager Wheat pays a premium for early access. admission 10 and 15 cents for Thursday only with three other reels for a 5 cent extra. Eighty companies competed. Universal used six camera crews. films developed en route and shown first in Denver to 20,000 fans, then Dillon ahead of other western cities. Patrons guaranteed the best feature at the Pastime.
The suspended boys have returned to school showing willingness to follow rules. Parents support the school board with over 150 signatures on a petition endorsing the board's action, gathered after circulation on Saturday.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary E. Walker drew many friends to the church. Services were led by Rev. E. J. Groeneveld of Butte and Rev. J. M. Ross of Anaconda. Interment followed beside her husband D P Walker, who died six years ago. Pallbearers included William Montgomery and others. visitors from Dillon and Ralston attended.
Secretary Breitenstein and the Montana state fair board report a solid treasury with 46 000 from last year plus a 12 000 land purchase appropriation 20 000 for maintenance and 7 500 for betterments. Funds will repair wind damaged buildings and fences and fund improvements. The fair owns 150 acres with nearly 100 more adjoining available if expansion proceeds, funded by the 12 000.
Almeda Clayton and others petition for a north south road linking Lakeview and Henrys Lake roads with viewership appointed. The G and P R R Co seeks to close crossings under Montana law and all known crossings are satisfactory. Board adjourned then met again appointing trustees, assessors, and health officers, and setting pay, bids and limits for bridges, road work, and county facilities.
The notice asserts a commitment to dispensing prescriptions with consistent fair pricing. It emphasizes reliable service and honest dealings in a community pharmacy setting.
An advertisement for W. H. Clark, D. C., a chiropractor in Kunzman Block Room 1, phone 134, listing hours 1 to 4 and 6:30 to 7:30 with Sunday by appointment. Claims free spinal analysis and a push to try chiropractic care after other methods fail. 28-tf
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