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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1928
Page
8
Deputy state bank examiner William Williams of Billings files for the Republican ticket as state treasurer. In his filing he pledges to install a modern accounting system, after four audits found the current system obsolete. He asks the phrase Experienced in public affairs be printed after his name on the ballot.
The article warns readers about itinerant peddlers and door to door salesmen who prey on gullible customers. It notes the summer season increases these scams with inferior merchandise sold at inflated prices and deceiving promises. The piece highlights the auto mobility aiding such chicanery and urges vigilance against these practices.
The piece argues that the reputable town merchant earns trust through fair dealing and constant presence, contrasting with itinerant sellers. It praises local merchants for honest value, urging readers to support hometown businesses rather than distant peddlers.
Nina Smith’s pupils performed a piano recital at the training school auditorium before a large audience. Each young artist showed talent with participants including Helen Klebba Suzanne Gilbert Bruce Gilbert Billie Galt Bobby Stephan Francis Mooney Walter Stephan Mary Rickets Don Gilbert Vera Mast Roland Rickets Mildred Taylor Roscoe Gordon Barbara Bayerd Betty Roe Naomi Hildreth Lois Crichton Myra Tovey Dorothy Hildreth.
Analysis notes that year round demand for AL SA APS products strengthens livestock producers in the western territory offering eastward export or westward market options. It cites the beef pork price spread, rising pork demand, dairy outlets for beef cattle, and a 1927 drop in total meat consumption from 142 to 139 pounds per person.
The public school teachers retirement salary fund shows $162 645.83 now with four more on retirement. Since 1927 Montana teachers have contributed $66 449.40 and retirees received $78 029.59. The fund's investment stands at $143,000 with interest aiding salaries. 128 teachers are on the regular retired list and two on disability. 44 more are eligible to draw pensions. Names approved for retirement include Mary R. Matteson Red Lodge Mary F. Cody Butte Ida V. Murphey Whitefish and Ella D. Smith Butte under the new rule requiring 30 years of teaching, 15 in Montana, and a $600 contribution. Board members are May Trumper W B Harmon L A Foot Mrs Ethel B. Bartlett and Miss Nellie Baker.
New and second hand goods harness and saddles pack saddles and bags anything made to order or repaired in harness line quality and prices right We buy sell or trade anything Call 808 J SS17 Johnson Trading Co.
The League of Women Voters appeals to young women reaching adulthood to register study government issues and vote in primaries and the general election. The nonpartisan group emphasizes informed voting and aiding others to cast conscientious ballots.
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