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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
7
The Dillon Examiner notes it will be mailed regularly to subscribers until a definite discontinuation order is received and all arrearages are paid. All editorial and business correspondence should be directed to THE DILLON EXAMINER.
Washington May 4 Lewis Penwell chief of the wool division of the War Industries Board announces a government blanket advance of about 75 percent of wool value to growers at shipment. The plan aims to ease June obligations of Montana and other western growers by providing money within weeks. Six percent interest would accrue on the advance with the remainder paid when wool leaves dealers. The wool division also outlines a 3 percent commission on ungraded wool and 3.5 percent on graded wool added to the sale price to ensure growers receive a fair price as of July 30. Licensing of all wool dealers and curbing speculative buying are proposed to stabilize values. A three-member committee to implement regulations will include a grower, a manufacturer, and a dealer. James H. Moyle, Utah governor, has been chosen by the growers.
Montana to furnish 2028 men under the second draft call, with a gross quota of 9366. Since the first draft, 4951 volunteers and 2207 from special calls reduced the net need. Entraining begins May 25 for 2163 white and 45 colored men. pedal calls target railroad workers. two boatmen report to Laurel and Fort Harrison, Ind.
One of Beaverhead county’s largest cattle outfits Nay & Jacobs plans to sell holdings to Grant based John Peterson. Peterson already owns the Martin Barret ranch of over 8000 acres and other ranches. Herding rights and cattle interests to be included. consideration around a quarter million dollars. Part of Nay ranch to transfer to Mrs. E. Pierce on Horse Prairie.
Great Falls to host a permanent wool commission branch house opened by C. E. Martin of Crimmins & Pierce Boston. The office will be in room 802 First National bank building. The aim is closer contact with Montana wool growers to boost production and provide market outlooks. Buyers delay clip action awaiting government wool price and distribution decisions.
The administration bill permitting melting 350 million silver dollars into bullion to cover trade deficits and retire silver certificates will soon impact Montana and other silver states. It aims to conserve gold by buying silver at up to 1 dollar an ounce. The Mines Committee plans US mineral production for war needs, with a $50 million prospecting fund and focus on manganese, pyrites, antimony, platinum, mercury, tungsten, sulfur, tin, and graphite, many in Montana.
A set of brief items from the Dillon area note Richard V. Kirkman writing from Orea Bay near Copper River about crossing a glacier in Alaska, Jennie Bishop and Katy Rife hosting a party for local youth, Nels Nelson purchasing A F Graeter's ranch for 35000 dollars, a contract awarded for Mrs Dart’s new block on Bannack Street, and local updates on mining gear, cattle dealings, and weather conditions in the region.
A Dillon Examiner real estate list notes transfers and declarations across Montana towns. Transactions include Patents from United States to John Sullivan and Emerson Hill, warrants from J H Gilbert to James Donovan, and multiple 1918 deeds of John Sullivan, Troy McKinney, Pauline Kunzleman, and others. Also recorded are mining claims, homestead declarations, water rights, and a new Maily & Co. incorporation with 60 000 capital. Notable names include Dillon, Wisdom, Armstead, Jackson, Dell, and Wise River.
Advertisement notes linseed oil costs drive up Skene branding expenses and offers Devoe's paint prices as a money saving alternative. Col ors carried by Hughes and McCaleb.
The Hotel Bank in Butte Montana at the corner of Arizona and Galena offers rooms with or without bath. Rates start at $1.00 per day. Proprietress Mrs Beatrix Parker promotes the updated establishment. Contact phone 1570.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Helena Montana April 27 1918 notice given that Leonard D Brown of Armstead Montana has filed intent to make three year proof to establish his claim to land described in his homestead filings H E 010595 and HR 012876 before Fred Rife Dillon Montana on the Sunday of June 1918 Witnesses named James R Freeman Martin Burke William M Lee and Duke Alvis all of Armstead Montana registered Jos Oker
State Auditor R. Poland certifies that the Detroit Michigan company filed a 1917 sworn statement and is authorized to transact miscellaneous insurance in Montana until March 31, 1919. Paid up capital 1,000,000. 1917 income 5,756,676.40. assets 7,366,680.69. liabilities 5,037,092.56. net surplus 1,329,588.13. surplus for policyholders 2,329,588.13.
No 8648 State of Montana notes Dakota Life Insurance Company of Watertown South Dakota filed a sworn statement for December 31 1917. It confirms compliance with Montana insurance laws and permits continued business through March 31 1919 unless revoked. Total assets 1 497 122 22 and surplus 393 405 32 are listed alongside 466 026 48 in net income and 323 922 68 total expenditures for 1917.
The Ohio Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Ohio reports its 1917 sworn condition under Montana law. The company shows paid in net premiums 1,196,259.29 dollars expenditures 1,071,682.42 dollars assets 1,272,379.30 dollars liabilities 822,037.73 dollars net surplus 450,341.57 dollars as of December 31, 1917.
The Utah Home Fire Insurance Company of Salt Lake City filed a sworn statement of condition as of December 31 1917 under Montana law. It lists paid up capital 300000 and assets 1289622 53 with a policyholder surplus of 1141285 21 and other figures. The filing is valid until March 31 1919 unless revoked.
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