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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
4
Public notice states the paper entered September 20 1902 at Dilton Montana as second class matter under act of March 1879. It will be mailed regularly until ordered discontinued and arrears paid. Subscription price listed at 2 dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner asserts the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead county and offers open inspection of subscription records and mailing lists to advertisers.
The Helena Independent accuses wool buyers of crafting a nationwide mood to depress markets and depress prices for new clip wool. Boston merchants deny such a mood, while Marshall Field & Co reports solid sales, rising orders, and confidence in dry goods and woolen markets despite tariff talk.
The article accuses New England wool buyers of yearly deception to depress prices during shearing season. It cites a Boston correspondent and a Helena banker noting a nationwide temporary low mood used to influence growers, with calls for tariff reduction and industry collapse risks.
An account describes alleged market reports sent west to depress wool prices. Growers see devastation as buyers move in from south to north, driving down prices while papers blame tariffs. Montana papers and bankers criticize coverage as aiding buyers, while others pledge to wait out the operation.
MTEN notes crop conditions show Montana meadows and pastures at 97 percent of normal in early May, highest among 21 states. Texas 88 90, Minnesota 86, Kansas and Nebraska below 90, California 80, Washington 90 93, Oregon 90 92. Independent reports Montana alfalfa fields in excellent condition with about 400 000 acres expected to yield a bumper crop.
A mass meeting of Dillon citizens and businessmen is planned at 8 o'clock this evening at the Meden to decide on a Fourth of July celebration. Prominent local business leaders expect a positive outcome as Dillon has few events planned and a Salmon City baseball series or special train may be arranged.
A dark brown horse with a white face and four white feet strayed ten miles northeast of Dillon and came to a resident. The animal bears a left jaw brand though indistinct. saddle and bridle are on. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying this notice. Nepar Spansen.
The Busy Bee cafe opens with new management by Messrs. Fetheroff and Neff, experienced caterers from Butte. They pledge top quality and service, guaranteed to be the best in town.
In Portland May 16 2018 cattle reached a yearly peak as five loads of corn fed steers sold at 9 00 to kill ers. Cows brought 7 65, calves 9 00, bulls 6 25 6 50 while beef demand remained sharp amid shortages. Hogs slumped with tops at 8 40 Thursday and sheep and lambs showed steadier but uneven activity with firm mutton demand and higher wool prices. Receipts totaled cattle 1810 calves 113 hogs 4312 sheep 4597 horses 55.
Manager Wheat of the Pastime books a one night only Shaw Musical and Dramatic Trio on Tuesday May 27. The program begins at 7 30 with The Web in two parts, followed by a musical dramatic show at 8 30 featuring Zora Augusta Shaw Marie Hughes and Darryt Evans. Tickets on sale at Yeaman's store with reserved seats 7 cents.
Mixed Percheron mares and geldings plus registered stallions offered at EK A Wates ranch in Dell Mont. Readable listing notes horses for sale at the Big Sheep basin ranch run by A Wates.
Public notice of 160 acres in Beaverhead National Forest Montana open for settlement and entry under homestead laws. The land, listed to S A Robinson of Lima Montana, is surveyed as Sec 21 T15S R7W and must be claimed by July 15 1913. Affected settlers with pre 1906 occupancy for agricultural purposes may claim a preferred right.
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