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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
4
Dillon weekly newspaper notes publication details with editor L Poindexter and standard subscription terms. It lists mailing status and legal filing information, indicating second class matter and the 1879 act.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers open inspection of subscription records and mailing lists.
Montana farmers demand a cash road tax and all road work under contract to curb waste and debt. The author argues current laws cripple development and urges three provisions: cash taxes, contracted construction, and restricted debt beyond a set tax share. The piece highlights the need for efficient, modernized highways to unlock state prosperity.
The Missoula Sentinel notes wool growers should be solicitous about duty effects on the wool industry and that they are entitled to consideration. The brief implies tension over tariff policy but provides no concrete actions or dates.
Real estate transfers report patents for multiple parcels in Big Hole basin near Bristow and Briston totaling hundreds of acres to Arnold, Hendrickson, Jaggers, Wampler, Mautz, and others. Several Dillon area warranty deeds record conveyances of multiple lots with nominal consideration and a mining deed notes a one sixth interest in a Lost Cloud district quartz lode claim. Water rights include East Water and Fish Creek acquisitions by Anderson and Martin, plus Boatman rights.
Robert Boatman, a leading cattleman, arranged for 285 head of beef steers with Butte buyer Buttema n. He took 81 head at 5 12 cents then shipped 204 head to Benson Commission Co in Portland. The cattle sold there for 6.20 last week. Lee Lewis and Woodworth also moved several cars of cattle through Benson Commission Co to Swift buyers, with prices ranging from 6.40 to 6.85.
On Sunday the U S Co. and Eliel Bros. met in a city league clash played in a drizzle and wind. O S team won 8 to 6 behind Bradley’s pitching and Ripley’s catching while Ebels' Smith and Hirschman held firm. M M Co. leads with four straight victories. next Sunday Mercantile Co. faces Olmsted Stevens.
Butte Montana hosts aviation days as the Aviation Board plans air shows on June 11 and 13 at Aviation Field. Curtiss Aviation company contracts promise multiple daring feats skies wide with full air show weather permitting. The event aims to draw at least 5,000 out-of-town visitors with special railroad rates to Butte from across Montana.
Frank Gelhaus has come back from the Springs where he had been staying for an extended period. He resumed activities in his hometown and will resume his usual duties.
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