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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1905
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner is the Beaverhead County newspaper published every Wednesday with editors C Kress and E L Poindexter. It is entered as second class matter since 1902 and offers a $2 annual subscription paid in advance. It will mail to subscribers until a definite discontinuation order is received.
The Dillon Examiner pledges to advertisers that it has the largest bona fide paid circulation of any paper in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open to advertiser inspection.
The Montana Meagher Republican and The Gazette discuss a centralized wool selling company. Growers would incorporate with stock owned by growers, build warehouses at wool markets, sell consignments separately, deduct running expenses, and share profits after reserves for stockholders. The plan mirrors California raisin growers central sales.
The article outlines a proposal to issue low denomination common stock or bonds in a wool grower cooperative, granting voting rights and director seats. It aims to empower small state growers to act as commission merchants, secure press cooperation, and gauge support for a statewide pamphlet plan to price wool fairly next season.
The county in New York state known for top cream cheese aims for the purple ribbon at the annual fair. Makers churn massive 500 pound premium cheese to gain fame and market power. Montana Mercantile Company will buy and distribute cuts of the prize cheese around Thanksgiving.
Washington compiled figures show Montana produced 37,733,000 pounds of wool last year, 18,300,000 more than Wyoming. Montana has 5,576,000 sheep and a wool value of 7,500,900 dollars, far ahead of other states. Delaware alone produced 9,750 dollars. In the U S there are 38,242,000 sheep yielding 291,783 82 pounds of wool valued totals not shown.
Montana’s cotton yield will be about the same as last year while higher prices lift cash value to over eight million dollars. The revision notes output near 64 million pounds with an improved revenue outlook for growers.
Judge Tattan determined that cattle may be assessed only in the county where their home range lies, even if drifted into other counties. The Coburn Cattle company case against Valley county upheld assessment in Chouteau county, limiting cross county taxation and reducing litigation risk.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduces white counterpanes or bed spreads on Southwest Limited cars between Chicago and Kangan City replacing the heavy wool blankets. Blankets are kept in reserve for cooler nights. The change aims to enhance passenger comfort and appeal to travelers who like an inviting bed.
The Montana Beaverhead bank, led by President B F White, files a sworn 1905 condition report showing assets and liabilities. It lists loans and discounts, bonds, reserves, due from banks, cash items, notes, and national bank notes outstanding. Total liabilities and capital reflect a $1 217 or so balance with deposits and reserves detailed by line.
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids for one year of care and maintenance of the sick poor and infirm at the poor farm plus medical attendance for jail prisoners. Bids due by 10 a m December 4 1905 with 10 percent certified check. Board of County Commissioners reserved to reject any bid. Flist Publication November 5th. 2t
Taxes for Beaverhead County Montana year 1905 are due at the county treasurer's Dillon office. Delinquent Friday December 1 1905 at 6 p m with a ten percent penalty. Payments accepted 9 a m to 5 p m at the county treasurer's office Dillon Montana. B N Stevenson County Treasurer dated September 13 1905.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana Estate of Isaac Christiansen deceased. The administrator notifies creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication at Edwin Norris Dillon Montana.
Public notice from Beaverhead County identifies Chris Christiansen as administrator of the Isaac Christiansen estate, deceased. Dated Oct 23 1903 with first publication Oct 25 1903.
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