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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1911
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner is a Dillon Montana newspaper edited by B L Poindexter. It is published weekly on Wednesdays with a long running history since 1902 and mailed to subscribers. The annual price is two dollars in advance.
The Dillon Examiner asserts it offers the largest bona fide paid circulation for a Beaverhead County paper. It invites advertisers to inspect subscription records and mailing lists.
The piece surveys upcoming November 7 elections in five states Kentucky Massachusetts Mississippi Maryland and Rhode Island. It notes party control since 1907 1908 results and state term lengths with focus on Massachusetts where Governor Foss seeks reelection against Frothingham aided by Lodge on a tariff platform. Democratic confidence remains high in several states.
The Leslie's Weekly editor announces the muck rakers have ended their crusade against trusts and railroads. He cites President Taft's talks on prosperity as proof the crisis has passed and urges lifting the Sherman law handicap to aid industry. The issue features Charlton B. Strange arguing for moderation and reform.
The speaker mocks Taft scolding Iowa and notes insurgents quieting as the country enjoys lower living costs and renewed prosperity. The passage contrasts an inflated muck-raking critique with perceived economic relief.
The article surveys potential presidential contenders as the 1912 nominating conventions approach. It lists leading figures by party and age, noting Taft as unlikely to be replaced, with LaFollette Cummins Roosevelt as Republican names and Wilson Clark Harmon Gaynor Foss Folk Marshall Underwood Dix Bryan as Democrats. It also comments on aging as a factor and Bryan’s remaining years of viability.
Taft positions himself in the political center amid reactionary conservative progressive and insurgent factions. The piece likens center play to a football role passing the ball and backing the line, questioning whether Taft can score from this stance.
As coffee costs rise, the appeal of Postum increases. Advertisers frame Postum as a practical substitute, pitching affordability and health aspects to coffee drinkers seeking budget options.
The article notes that there are nine months remaining before the national nominating conventions resume, signaling the upcoming campaign push and political maneuvering to anticipate party strategies and speeches.
Rumor floats that Mathewson overworked his salary wing while writing for the newspapers during the World Series, raising concerns about workload and pay during the famed postseason run.
The text suggests John D. Rockefeller was expected to back the song Blessed Isle of Somewhere. A light quip notes his fondness for the word isle ending, implying a playful exchange.
A wry street remark captures a New York financier exchange about corporate reorganizations. The line underscores ongoing consolidation among elite trust magnates and the era of frequent reorganizations shaping the financial scene.
December 1 1943 the twelfth and final juror in the McNamara brothers case was accepted this morning. The trial which had stalled for some time is expected to begin in earnest now that a full panel is seated.
President Taft states he aims for a middle road as the Populist Party embraces a major new member in their ranks.
Press dispatches report that Theodore Roosevelt will keep a low profile during the upcoming campaign after contracting the habit soon after the congressional elections last fall.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson has broken all records for continuous service in the cabinet. He began his duties when McKinley assumed the presidency in 1897.
Women gain presidential voting rights in Washington California Idaho Utah Wyoming and Colorado leaving Oregon and the remaining northwestern states. The development marks a major shift in electoral participation across the region.
The Dillon city council approved installing a new lighting system described as a much needed improvement. Officials say the project will bring long term benefits once completed.
Connie Mack proved himself a true sportsman by not protesting the fifth game of the world series. McGraw exited the series in poorer condition than his opponent, reflecting the contest's uneven toll.
A tongue in cheek remark notes that once women gain full voting rights nationwide it may befit to classify the population into Suffragettes and Suffering Gents reflecting gender and political change.
Chicago Record-Herald staff correspondent William I Curtis died recently yet his habits of life appear fixed in death as he continues to write for his paper three weeks after his demise.
The consul general of Colombia brands T. R. a liar and warns that Teddy as president could trigger a war. The burst of a certain magazine is described as potentially the worst possible event.
South Dakota moves toward a contest for the United States Senate with Senator Gamble a standpat candidate and Sterling the progressive who recently resigned as Dean of the State University Law Department to enter the race. Early signs favor Sterling.
LaFollette plans a country tour following Taft to rally support. Democrats and Progressive Republicans in the West are expected to join in giving the Wisconsin senator a hearty reception. He is described as one of the nation’s leading orators.
Receipts this week were slightly below last year but kept October’s total near record levels. The market weakened due to the run and poor eastern beef and cattle conditions. Prices fell 25 to 40 cents on main runs with best natives at 7.35 and typical ranges from 4.57 to 6.60 for steer stock. Cows and heifers declined to mostly 2.75 to 5.50, veals and bulls eased, and stockers and feeders dropped 20 to 40 cents. Sheep and lambs rose in October with final totals near 700,000 head. feeder demand remained strong with high conversion on arrivals. Feeder prices ranged from 3.25 to 4.75 for yearlings and lambs, with ewes from 2.75 to 3.70 and feeder stockers 3.50 to 4.25.
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