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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
4
Publisher details for the Dillon Montana weekly paper indicate editor L L Poindexter and a 1912 establishment note with second class mail status and annual subscription price of 2 dollars. The notice states regular mailing to subscribers until ordered discontinued and arrears settled.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open for advertiser inspection.
The article traces barter origins and the shift to money, noting metals as initial value measures and money becoming an idol. It cites Goodwin's Weekly, warning that few own the metals can sway enterprise and urging a return to simpler exchange. It then discusses army horse needs and a plan to breed horses across districts with 100 stallions owned by the department offered to approved mares.
Secretary Wilson renews a national government program aimed at encouraging horse breeding. The move seeks endorsement from Congress and favorable reception by agricultural interests as it contemplates an organized system to promote breeding nationwide.
Scenic Theatre presents Lewitt and Ashmonte a clever eccentric comedy team with Martyne and Hardy in a good clean sketch. The program runs Thursday Friday and Saturday nights with first number at 7 30 and final performance at 9 30.
Governor Ed win Norris proclaimed Arbor Day in Dillon yesterday. Schools banks and many businesses closed though outdoor events were postponed by bad weather. Morning sun allowed some tree planting by teachers pupils and interested residents. Arbor Day began with J Sterling Morton in 1872 Nebraska to promote tree planting and public libraries with incentives. The practice spread nationwide and dates vary by climate.
The state of Montana designates the second Tuesday in May as Arbor Day. Officials urge communities to plant trees and promote conservation efforts statewide.
Warranty and quit claim deeds note transfers of 6 to 160 acre parcels in Stahl's, Armstead, Grasshopper, Grasshopper creek, Dillon, and Desert Land entries. Considerations range from 1 to 1000 dollars. Also recorded are mining claims, patents in Alaska, final receipts, and water rights across Buffalo Creek Sage Creek and Trail Creek.
Notice of stockholders meeting at 4 p m May 16 1911 in the bank building Dillon Montana for voting to raise capital from 50000 to 100000 and for other proper business. William Roe vice president and A I Stone cashier sign the notice dated April 15 1911.
All accounts due me and not paid by January 1st 1911 will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. E. T. Brock warns debtors to settle promptly to avoid legal action.
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