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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1949
Page
3
In Retrospect from 1904 notes Edgar Ferris of Medicine Lodge visiting Dillon. The newly organized Dillon fire department plans a new hook and ladder with equipment and 800 feet of hose. Dray horses to be on call day and night to haul gear. Over 2,500 passengers used the Monida Yellowstone stage line last season.
The 1905 Examiner item notes the Silver Fissure mine at Polaris will employ more than 150 men and may become one of the state’s largest silver producers. Helena investigates the fiendish murder of Wason Oliver, a Dillon prominent family member. Alf Cashmore, the canned cow drummer, visits Dillon to stock dairy customers with milk.
Dr. H D Tilden of the First Baptist church walked from Dillon to the top of Tent mountain and back spending two days on the peak then returning home midweek. He enjoyed the trek and described it as enjoyable. Over 800 horses sold in Dillon for about 40000. John Judge of Polaris area in town. Volger Orr Matt Orr and A L Anderson left for Butte in Volgers Peerless touring car.
H H Ellsworth reports about 7 000 head of cattle move weekly through Miles City yards in eastern Montana amid drought conditions. shipments come from North Dakota Minnesota and western Montana with peak movement expected to ease by month end as ranchers send in feed and hay. Sugar beets lifting is thriving with an expected solid average yield and good sugar content.
Tom McMaster of Montana dairy division warns that some equipment salesmen charge buyers for unnecessary work by not disclosing Montana laws requiring prior inspection and approval before installation. Installations without approval often require changes to meet sanitary regulations, leading to extra costs.
A local newspaper will publish a weekly column answering veterans most frequently asked questions for guidance. Veterans should contact or write to the nearest VA contact unit for more detailed information.
The VA warns that dividend applications received without the veteran's signature or service serial number are incomplete. Veterans who failed to sign should submit a properly filled out new application to ensure processing.
A World War II veteran asked about using a G I loan to buy a business while keeping his current job. The answer: you are eligible if you plan to run the business yourself, either full or part time.
The Veterans Administration urges World War II veterans to apply now for a GI insurance dividend to be paid early next year. Thousands in the Pacific Northwest applied when forms became available August 29, but applications have since fallen. The VA requests large volume submissions for efficient processing. Application forms are available at post offices, from the VA, or from veterans service organizations.
Brig. Gen. S H Mitchell announces the 163rd combat team medical company is ready to function with supply and company headquarters at Fort Harrison. Officers include Capt. Donald W Merkle commanding officer Capt Raymond Halvorson and Lt Edward Deboer. Pre medical students from Carroll College form the 19 enlisted members.
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