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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1913
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner proclaims the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records and mailing lists.
Editorial discussion highlights Montana statehood anniversary remarks from the Butte Post and Daily Missoulian praising progress since 1889. It urges continued effort toward fuller realization of Montana’s potential and suggests planning a larger observance for the twenty fifth anniversary, while noting gratitude for current conditions.
In a weekly letter to a syndicate of newspapers, Congressman Stout of Montana commends President Wilson. He calls Wilson an idealist with clear vision and faith in America’s destiny, noting his independence from pressure except public opinion and his skill in sensing public sentiment in crises since last March. He adds Wilson may not be practical but defeats trained, grizzled politicians in every battle of wits.
The Anaconda Standard notes Governor Foss’s independent bid in Massachusetts faltered as voters cast ballots mainly for Walsh, deeming Foss’s campaign unserious. Foss, formerly a Democrat and briefly GOP, opposed the Wilson tariff and threatened moving his blower works to Canada, but failed to draw substantial support.
The Oregon Short Line contemplates spending a large sum next year on Dillon improvements. A prosperous year for Dillon and rich tributaries support investment as the railroad seeks to bolster its shipping facilities.
WGN AP reports the new tariff act with reduced duties has been in effect about a month and October customs receipts reached 20.188 million dollars, only about 80 thousand less than October 1912. The income tax portion has not begun to produce returns yet.
In his contest for the administration currency bill, President Wilson argues it serves the common people while Wall Street opposes it, fearing loss of ability to manipulate the money market.
In the first popular election for a U S senator since the 17th amendment Maryland Democrat Blair Lee wins a handsome plurality. The result marks a notable start for the new electoral plan.
The report notes that Huerta claimed not to be running for president but election returns indicated otherwise. It contrasts with Taft in our previous election who said he was running while returns showed he was not.
In the absence of her mother Sylvia Pankhurst presses a bold campaign against John Bull with a fiery stance and clear lineage to a famed activist.
Ex Senator W A Clark of Montana celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his coming to Montana in a notable local observance. The event highlighted Clark's long involvement and public service in the state.
A deputy sheriff, bound for Wyoming, must travel 1,301 miles to cover 260 miles. The note highlights gaps in western railroad transport and mentions Dillon as a place needing improvement.
In the Beaverhead valley, warm conditions prevail while the East recovers from a historic blizzard. Some locals still push for annual trips to Southern California.
A commentator notes a shift in presidential wedding coverage from Princess Alice to Miss Jessie Wilson, joking that the White House shows a new form of democratic renewal in marriage headlines.
A lobster of 27 pounds caught off Boston is hailed as the largest on record. The note clarifies it is a crustacean not the two footed kind.
Salmon City gears up for the county fair next year with planning underway and encouragement for Beaver head to join in early, signaling broad community involvement.
As Dillon's new public school structure approaches completion the value of the improvement becomes more evident.
A new elevator construction aims to boost accessibility and mobility across the district, with local officials citing improved transit links and economic benefits for residents and businesses alike.
Fusion party claims victory in a tight New York mayoral election overcoming confusion over ballots and turnout. City officials hail a decisive win for theFusion slate with key endorsements from local groups and notable voter support across districts.
Forest rangers in district No. 1 have submitted 1,400 range plant specimens for identification from Montana and Idaho. Experts in Washington, D C classify them, including palatable and potentially poisonous varieties. The effort aids stockmen via life-history data and rotation grazing to prevent overgrazing and seed loss.
In Beaverhead County Montana John F Woodside has filed an application to appropriate 360 inches or 9 cubic feet per second from Willow Creek for agricultural use via a ditch. Objections may be filed with the district court clerk by November 26 1913 with the November 11 1918 date noting court seal.
In Woman's Home Companion Dr Baker argues for better baby health records and shares a tale from a western state where a birth date was inferred from a calf's registration to prove lineage. The piece highlights neglect of official birth and death records for American babies.
The weekly list of uncalled letters at the Dillon post office for the week ending November 12 1918 includes Armstrong Mrs Ray Bell W C Bond Florence Chapman Joseph Cooper O F E Jovle Kate Foster C D Hendricks Homer Maddick Geo Norris Grace Palmer W C Patterson Thomas Price Charlie Seybold H F Thompson Bertha Foreign Letters Topi Johanneusen KE L Poindexter Postmaster.
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