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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
4
Beaverhead County official weekly published in Dillon Montana 1902 catalog lists publication frequency entry date and mailing terms subscription price two dollars per year in advance mailings continue until ordered discontinued and arrears are paid.
The Dillon Examiner declares it guarantees advertisers the largest genuine paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers inspection of subscription records and mailing lists.
The Examiner declares support for the Democratic party and its candidates, promising fair coverage free of personal vilification. It urges voters to back measures and reforms advocated by Bryan and Roosevelt, predicting a Democratic victory in Beaverhead and Montana on election night.
The Johnstown Democrat reports O L Johnson thanks readers for the compliment but says he does not want the role. It praises his leadership, organization, and steadfast principles while noting no one more trusted within the party.
The text portrays Mr Johnson as reluctant about chairmanship but duty bound. It predicts he would accept the role if offered, facing the challenges with courage, humor, and resolve shown in his political and business career.
Dillon dispatch reports enrollment at the state normal school rising beyond previous years and similar positive tallies from other Montana institutions. The piece argues Montana colleges, including the Montana School of Mines and the state university, boast national reputations and higher salaries, urging Montanans to attend local schools and support state education.
The Commoner accuses the Republican administration of steering Panama Canal contracts to American ships and the American Steel company, citing higher bids and a smaller extra saving compared with foreign bidders. It argues favoritism toward US industry while urging fair competition on government purchases.
The county committee urges a full county representation at the Dillon convention on September 22 to nominate a strong legislative and county ticket and secure loyal support through November 6. Precinct primaries should be held September 15 in all precincts except Dillon.
On Monday September 17 democrats recall the timing of the season opener and the Republican nominating convention. The Big Hole delegation’s remarks at the county convention echo the old tale of the ax and the reck.
The county Republican convention nominated C. C. Barnett for six years, Chas W. Francis for four years, and Otto Gosman for two years. Delegates and alternates were chosen to attend the state convention, with B. F. White, E. O. Selway, and Alf Decker elected as delegates at large.
State Veterinarian M E Knowles received the 1905 annual reports under British disease acts noting widespread glanders and anthrax research in England while Montana remains free of sheep scab outbreaks. The reports tally British livestock numbers, including about 25.2 million sheep, 7.06 million cattle, and 2.4 million swine across England Wales and Scotland, highlighting disease controls and feeding-related disease sources.
A Democratic party appeal urges loyal members to contribute funds to finance efforts for winning the House of Representatives in the upcoming elections. The letter promises campaign literature in return and asks remittances to M. Griggs, chairman, at Muncey Building, Washington, D. C.
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