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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
7
The article notes the coming sixteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution after widespread ratifications marking a major shift. It contrasts peace-time and wartime amendments, cites figures from history, and includes editorials about tariff policy and political party implications.
A local paper copy left at a former home in Skowhegan Maine opens with a bold page headline denouncing tariff changes as ruinous. The message frames the tariff as a threat to local industry and implies widespread paralysis among workers.
The Postmaster General Hitchcock plans bright red letter boxes and service vehicles nationwide to emphasize the postal system. He cites English examples and notes previous color shifts under Cleveland and McKinley administrations, with green prevailing since then. A Texas representative questioned color choices, while Tim Campbell mentioned party aims.
Helena Record reports that Senator Edwards proposes a physical valuation of rail carriers under the state railroad commission. Experts would determine the value, with protests allowed before finalization, guiding both rates and taxation. Donlan’s plan to expand the state board of equalization complements the effort as a major progressive tax reform.
The piece argues Democrats will hold a solid majority in the Senate with 49 seats and likely 50 with Illinois, with Maryland adding a Democrat next year. It claims unified Democratic support across President Wilson, House, and Senate will shape tariffs and the economy, while Republicans bear no blame for policy outcomes. It closes with a note on Groundhog Day and Montana sunrise observations.
On February 2, Groundhog Day, Dillon residents anticipated a belated sled day with ample snow for sleighing but milder temperatures. The piece notes likely continued coal purchases and the robin and bluebird’s expected arrival as winter expectations grow uncertain.
The Senator Works resolution to amend the U S Constitution to a single six year term for presidents has passed the Senate and goes to the House. If approved by two thirds there, ratification by 36 of 48 state legislatures would make the amendment effective, barring re election for Taft Wilson Roosevelt and any other man.
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Congress authorizes a two million dollar monument to Lincoln in Potomac Park near the Washington monument awaits the president's signature. project location noted.
In Des Moines the lower house passed a memorial to Congress urging enactment of the Kenyon Sheppard bill prohibiting shipment of liquor into dry territory. The resolution was adopted by a 70 to 40 vote.
Burton Holmes recent travelogue on Panama at Orchestra Hall in Chicago was disrupted by persistent audience coughing. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended to cure coughs and colds and prevent such disturbances, advised by Potts the druggist.
County clerks warn that women must renew registration every two years to vote in the April school election. Attorney General Galen clarifies that names on rolls do not stay forever, and the great register must be updated at each general election.
Dr. Wiley, a renowned pure food expert, will lecture in Helena tomorrow night. He argues sugar beet production demands top level intensive culture and skilled workers, noting U S soil and climate suit beet culture and that rotation boosts overall farm returns, making America a major sugar market.
When it finished casting up the nation’s 1912 accounts the bureau of foreign and domestic trade reported strong gains in export values and a steady rise in foreign commerce led by manufactured goods and agricultural products through careful policy adjustments and market expansion efforts.
Commerce figures reveal U S exports at 2.399 billion while imports total 1.818 billion leaving a world trade surplus of 581 million. Britain and Germany were top suppliers, with Britain leading. Canada Argentina Brazil and Japan noted for growing ties. Mexico described as renewed but troubled.
Joseph A. Edge, new president of the Montana Good Roads Association, succeeds E. P. Mathewson who resigned due to other duties. Edge, prominent Flathead County board chairman, earned praise for advancing road improvements and leading a county with major progress in the last two years.
Franks J Cheney senior partner of F Cheney Co of Toledo declares the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case. Notary A W Gleason witnesses sworn statement dated December 6 1886. Ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials and Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Sold by all druggists 75 cents.
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