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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
6
The county Democratic Party launches a weekly publication during the campaign to present national state and county candidates. It pledges fairness and impartiality to inform electors with facts, news, and political information of interest.
The speech notes the approaching adjournment of Congress and says leaders have issued a statement claiming the legislative program is nearly finished. It highlights the stalled agricultural relief measure as a vital issue unlikely to be enacted before adjournment.
Montana leads in progressive thought as Helena hosts a state convention with Walsh Wheeler and Evans rallying for the ticket. Ex-Lieutenant-Governor McDowell chairs the central committee as Democrats promise an energetic statewide campaign against national GOP policies.
A political tract argues for higher farm prices and criticizes Cal and Coolidge on farm relief. It accuses a Nebraska judge of punishing bread and water violators while seeking credit and price control. It condemns farm cooperatives as violating Sherman anti trust laws and warns against monopolies.
A historical column urges readers to be thankful for prosperity under Coolidge and corporate gains. It touts railroads, auto sales, and a strong dollar while urging support for the Republican ticket in the upcoming Thanksgiving period. The piece questions personal ownership of autos and farms as reflection of national wealth.
Miss Mae Sprinkle, a Beaverhead county native and State Normal School graduate, seeks the county superintendent of schools seat as a Democratic candidate. She has teaching experience and strong civic standing, with campaigning ahead of the November 2 election.
Beaverhead county voters will choose Miss Norah Connelley in the November general election. The Democratic candidate has served as deputy county treasurer and cites local roots, education, and proven competence to provide a fair economical administration.
Governor Erickson’s administration is praised for reducing state debt and running a paying government. The piece urges support for Frank Rife of Medicine Lodge as a legislator who will back Erickson’s economy program and seeks a responsive legislature to advance fiscal reforms.
William C Orr the democratic candidate for sheriff attracts broad county interest. A rancher by background, he would devote full time to duties if elected, with a history as county commissioner and a pledge of honest administration.
Support from local residents highlights James M. Mansfield as the democratic candidate born and raised in Horse Prairie. Backers praise his character and qualifications, urge recognition for the Horse Prairie region, and expect a sweeping victory on November 2.
Annie E Nelson widow of Frank Nelson has served as public administrator for a first term. She has administered many estates with no state relatives, showing kindness and efficiency at low cost. She seeks reelection for a second term.
A speech criticizes the Republicans for inaction on farmer needs and farm price supports while noting Democrats seek cooperation and oppose adjournment until legislation passes. The speaker accuses the majority party of favoring industry and bankers, neglecting farmers and rural living standards.
The slate lists Associate Justices for the Supreme Court C. E. Comer of Missoula and Henry L. Myers of Billings. For Superintendent Mae Sprinkle, and Beaverhead County Democratic Central Committee members include H. Paul Monida Chas Truax Lima S. M. McKnight Dell J. B. Metlen Armstead ve Gist Dillon K Adams Dillon I Kelly Dillon H P Lane Dillon Bertie Mathews Dillon Mrs Roscoe Cornell Dillon Jesse Finsley Jackson J P Lossl Wisdom.
Beaverhead County Dillon and surrounding precincts name list includes E H Andrus Lakeview Jas Doyle Monida B H Paul Lima C Truax D D McKnight Dillon Eugene Bond Red Rock E B Roe Miss Annie Stocker Brenner Chas Brenner Fred Dingley Barratts C P Stallings Dillon R B Herndon John Banks W A Graeter Theodore Nelson A H French Mrs Rose Emerick Frank P Tate Mrs Edward Farley Geo Lossl J P Lossl Dewey Ben Mallon Frank Tyree Nicholia William Sweeney.
An historical review of democracy in Beaverhead county will appear in the next issue of the Democrat. It will feature articles by prominent local democrats on old-time campaigns and involvement in state and national politics, plus democratic locals and other party items for readers.
Nevada Senator Pittman, author of the Pittman silver bill, plans to travel to Montana this month to aid Harry Mitchell in the eastern district congressional race. If feasible he may speak in Dillon to support the Democratic candidate.
Mrs C H Polk, editor of the Lima Ledger, is in Dillon early in the week to arrange printing of the Beaverhead Democrat in Lima's democratic organ. She is active in campaign efforts in the southern end of the county.
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