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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
4
The notice states publication details for a Dillon Montana weekly edited by B L Poindexter. It indicates entry date September 20, 1902, second class matter under Congress act, price two dollars per year in advance, mail delivery until discontinuation and arrears paid.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are always open to advertiser inspection.
Beaverhead county voters show a split outcome with Governor Norris winning a handsome plurality amid a strong Republican showing but reduced margins compared to four years ago. Democratic central committee efforts under M D Giat and W A Jones receive praise for a clean campaign in a largely party driven race.
Fragmentary historical excerpt traces Thomas Jefferson and John Jacob Astor shaping American reach from the Louisiana purchase to the Pacific. It notes Jefferson’s limited 19th century horizon, Lewis and Clark, and Astor’s Columbia settlement with visions of a self governed, multistate republic extending across the continent.
The northwest dry farming movement expands with the third Trans Miss Dry Farming Congress set for Cheyenne in February. Delegates reach about a thousand, tracing roots to 1907 when 300 attended, and 600 at Salt Lake last year. A control board has pushed demonstrations proving hundreds of thousands of acres once deemed worthless can yield crops.
Ground preparation proceeds at Seattle for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition with a 1 250 000 dollar gold exhibit in the Alaska building encased by glass and railing. Canada will exhibit timbers minerals fruits fish and agricultural products in its own building with provincial displays. Canada and the United States plan extensive construction and street improvements funded by private owners and city authorities. The grounds will include the Geyser Basin and Cascades Court of Honor and major buildings including Mines Fisheries Auditorium Power Plant and California State Building near completion. A large Pay Streak amusement area, a 30 000 square foot cycle drama, and a no alcohol policy mark the event with a June excursion from San Francisco for leading businessmen.
The Examiner published a one day late issue as it awaited full and reliable returns to ensure accuracy for its readers.
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