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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
1
The Montana Department of Public Instruction promotes rural school district consolidation to boost efficiency and reduce costs. It cautions against merging where communities are sparse and supports central, well located schools with district funded transport. The bulletin notes one good central school can outperform many small ones for long term student outcomes.
The Democratic convention in St Louis renominated President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Thomas Marshall by acclamation. One Illinois delegate dissented as delegates shouted vote and then the chair declared them nominated. The day featured brief speeches with Bryan praising Wilson and a future platform discussion planned.
Flag Day passed in Dillon with no public ceremonies. Shoppers and residents marked the day by decorating stores and homes with flags, reflecting a low key community observance.
The Postal Savings Act amendment approved by President Wilson allows deposits up to $1,000 with interest. The monthly deposit limit is removed, expanding access beyond the former $500 maximum and $100 monthly cap. Postmaster General Burleson and Assistant Postmaster General Dockery advocated the change, praising broader saving options for the public.
An editorial in the June Montana Banker warns bankers farmers and investors in Helena to beware of mushroom mortgage schemes. It notes high demand for farm mortgages but warns inexperienced lenders may trigger foreclosures and undermine investor confidence.
The Missoulian urges support for Justice Charles Evans Hughes as Republican nominee for president. It lauds Hughes’ record as New York governor and Supreme Court justice and calls on GOP voters to back his candidacy to lead the nation.
District court convened Monday with Judge Smith presiding. The term runs into July and includes criminal cases such as George Wilson sentenced to 30 days for third degree assault. Warren Graeter vs Theodore Nelson et al involves a mining title dispute with 20 day answer deadlines. State of Montana vs Edgar Ferris grand larceny continues from last term.
The first of the 1916 wool clip arrived in Dillon this week from the Selway Sheep Co. Other growers followed, with Poindexter & Orr Livestock Co. contracting with Jeremiah Williams Co. of Boston at 33 inches per pound, the highest price yet for wool in the west. The Selway Sheep Co. will market over 100000 pounds, and total regional output is projected near 3000000 pounds with several firms already securing large shares. Last year 97 cars of wool were shipped.
An infernal machine in a mail sack exploded in the south bound passenger train's mail car near Butte yesterday morning. The blast shattered windows and slightly injured the mail clerk. The device, believed intended for Governor Spry of Utah, arrived from the east and was transferred to the Short Line car before detonation.
The June auction of horses opened yesterday under sales manager George Ditty. About 1000 head will be offered with an estimated average price of 85 dollars. Buyers from across the state and other states attend, anticipating a record sale for quality stock.
The May School Bulletin warns Montana teachers about exemption from the Retirement Fund act. A complete exemption list is being prepared and will be printed for school clerks statewide. Teachers lacking pink exemption cards should submit immediately. clerks will require solid evidence when hiring new staff. Only those in service on March 8, 1915, qualify for exemption.
Last Sunday attendees from across the county gathered at Albert Mickelson's Cottonwoods ranch for a county celebration featuring a picnic and dancing with a large crowd in attendance.
Montana crop outlook from the Bureau of Crop Estimates through the Weather Bureau shows June 1 forecasts for winter and spring wheat, oats, barley, apples, and hay. Production compared with last year and midyear prices are listed for wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, hay, and eggs with current and prior averages.
Beaverhead county assessor B W Emerick asks all taxpayers to file their assessment lists immediately. If forms are not received by his office by June 25 arbitrary assessments will be made. Delinquent filers should act now.
The Rev. M. E. Cockrum of Decatur Illinois will preach at eleven a m Sunday June 18 at First Presbyterian church. A cordial welcome to all.
A violent hail storm struck last Friday afternoon with wind and marble sized hail. It damaged city trees and flower gardens while farms east of town reported uprooted crops, livestock losses, and a total wheat crop claim against hail insurance.
The June 1 issue reports National Oil Co to restart drilling after obtaining a new reamer and wire rope. Venturing 420 feet deep, a small oil showing at 375 feet and a blue clay horizon expected to halt water ingress. Dillon-based company holds 4480 acres, with Dr A C Sandberg as president and James H Mackay as VP, plus George Engineering’s W T George and others guiding the venture.
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