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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1926
Page
4
Democratic candidate Frank Rife praises Governor Erickson for cutting the state debt and argues for liberal higher education funding with savings elsewhere. The piece lauds Mansfield’s ranch work ethic and calls for his constructive, economical leadership in Beaverhead County for the next six years.
Boss W Emerick the Democratic candidate for county assessor has an excellent record and faces no opposition. A native of Beaverhead he is known throughout the county and is expected to receive a strong complimentary vote.
Beaverhead county native Norah Connelley seeks the county treasurer’s job as the Democratic candidate. She trained in Dillon schools and Missoula business courses, has taught Montana public school finance, and currently serves as deputy treasurer, promising honorable efficient service if elected.
A political endorsement arguing William C Orr is a responsible and qualified candidate for sheriff. The piece asserts he will appoint competent, conscientious, courteous deputies and that faithful deputies are essential to enforce duties without fear or favor.
The county surveyor race is highlighted as crucial for Beaverhead. Democrat George R. Metlen, described as a trusted "war horse," is praised for road and bridge work, and praised as an A No. 1 road builder whose return to office is urged for election day.
A local Democratic rally featured upbeat music as speakers introduced candidates and gave brief talks. Organizers highlighted community concerns and urged attendance at upcoming gatherings and elections.
A fragmented text questions fines in 1925 and 1926 election year totals, cites Huggins comments after the world series, and Mooney’s strikeout count. It references assets of 63 billion and 46 billion in a census, national wealth rise of 85 billion under a Republican tariff era, and a Dillon speech quote about agricultural funding and sales, raising themes of farm policy and credibility.
An editorial critique argues that after the war factories expanded, food output exceeded domestic demand, and high tariffs plus isolation favored industry over agriculture. It laments neglect of farmers while manufacturers and urban markets drive policy and press influence, noting postwar shifts as Europe seeks new markets.
A retrospective on Beaverhead County’s early Democrats. The piece recounts generations of party supporters and leaders from Bannack and the Di llon era, praising figures like G T Paul and W O G Blair. It notes key events, including the Amalgamated Copper bill and political battles during W A Clark and Marcus Daly days.
The piece condemns the administration and Congress for favoring manufacturing and big business over agriculture. It argues a 50 year Republican policy harmed farmers, drained wealth, and increased urban problems, promising continuation on page four.
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