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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1927
Page
4
The annual state examination reveals Montana associations increased total assets to 6,337,607.84 on June 30 1927 from 13,738,000 in 1926 and notes progressive growth since 1920 when assets were 8,600,000. Real estate loans and stock loans figures are detailed in the report with liabilities and resources listed.
Bozeman reports Acting President Linfield of Montana State College announced the resignation of Joseph Adams from the position of head of the music department and piano teacher duties at the college.
Our Man About Town reports Dillon enjoys a season of fakirs and showmen drifting from Butte and Anaconda. A Montana Society of Pioneers meeting elects R. T. Wing as Beaverhead vice president. Beaverhead school notes and baseball gains, with Walter Johnson’s Washington stint mentioned. Hunters plan Bedrock lakes trip. a Camp Lewis visit is anticipated. school term scheduling shifts to finish early for farm work.
Butte Montana September 20 reports say the Oregon Short Line may double track sections between Dillon and Divide due to rising traffic. R A Pierce general superintendent said double tracking is not being considered now but that traffic growth will drive any future moves. He noted permanent ballast work from Divide to Silver Bow will finish by mid October ensuring solid roadbed before winter.
Montana reports a rise in licenses issued by the state health board food and drug division for the first nine months of 1927. Public eating places meat markets and food manufacturing establishments show gains from 1926 levels, with a total of 3 706 operating now compared with 2 453 the previous year. Glen D Wiles notes all licensed entities comply with health laws.
Reverend T. W. Bennett former rector of St. James parish Missoula was called to Dillon to conduct the funeral of Harold Cashmore. He traveled from Missoula with Mrs. Bennett and stayed with Dillon friends during the visit.
Beaverhead County High School sent Claude Howell Frederic Crouse and Raymond Johnson to the State Fair stock judging contest. They finished second behind Gallatin County with 2043.1 points while Gallatin led with 2132.1. Howell earned the third highest individual score at 197.5. The team also demonstrated “Culling the Farm Flock” to large audiences as four classes were judged: sheep beef cattle dairy cattle and swine. The Gallatin team will compete at Portland in the National Fair and the trip was financed by the State Fair Board.
Population growth in Los Angeles and county along with rising factory output signals strong consumer demand for meat. Continued cattle movement from Inter mountain and northwest states toward California aims for orderly marketing and potentially stable prices for months.
A time saving guide for housewives highlighting ready to save foods stored on an emergency shelf. The data shows quick meal preparation using canned goods and cupful measures. Presented in tabular form for constant kitchen reference.
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