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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
4
The item lists a Dillon Montana publication date September 20 1902 and notes subscription price two dollars per year in advance. It states the paper will mail regularly to subscribers until an order to discontinue is received and all arrears are paid.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open for advertiser inspection.
The state mourns the passing of former Governor Robert B. Smith born in Kentucky who arrived in Dillon in territorial days. He helped establish law and order, served as governor from 1897 to 1901 with a spotless record, and left a legacy of leadership and integrity. Deep sympathy is extended to his family and friends across Montana.
An editorial note urges readers to ease anxious inquiries about missing relatives by sending a postal card. It reflects on Thanksgiving approaching, the uniting power of family, and the impossibility of in person reunions in a vast country. It encourages sharing thoughts in spirit despite miles and costs.
A Great Falls Tribune item urges readers to share joy by writing letters to friends and family, especially mothers, as a meaningful Thanksgiving preface. It argues that personal correspondence brings more happiness than spending money, proposing readers mail messages after the election and before Thanksgiving.
Attorney General Galen told Governor Norris there could be no Montana executive if Norris dies or is absent before January due to no lieutenant governor or senate president. The constitution lacks a successor line and no special election could be set, but Norris remains healthy and continues to govern effectively.
The Great Falls Tribune notes Governor Norris is elected to govern Montana for four years. It praises his record, urges respect across party lines, and expresses gratitude for a clean victory and anticipated steady administration despite campaign flaws by opponents.
Governor Norrie in Dillon for district court matters received a message from Hon Edward Donlan offering sincere congratulations and best wishes for successful administration. Norrie replied expressing appreciation and soliciting Donlan’s assistance and counsel for state governance.
A reader quotes a dubious直 letter urging small investors to buy stock in the Standard Separator company promising 30 to 50 percent returns. The writer warns such high dividends are suspect and advises thorough investigation before investing, noting the risk of concentration of ownership among a few insiders.
In Butte four Montana sheriffs Shoemaker Lewis and Clarg Gist McDonald Kadell visited with former Sheriff Jack Quinn of Silver Bow. Gist traveled with a boy to the reform school while McDonald escorted an insane prisoner. The men, all large in stature both physically and mentally, gathered to reminisce, none seeking re election and new officials to take office after the first Monday in January.
Examinations for teachers county certificates are announced for November 27 and 28 the last Friday and Saturday of the month. ALICE HERR county superintendent notes the schedule.
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