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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1910
Page
4
The Tripune Publishing Co announces it will not be responsible for any debts contracted by employees except in cases where orders signed by the manager are given.
Eight pages promote the Republican ticket with names and locales for every county position. Key candidates include Hon. Chas. N. Pray of Fort Benton for Congress, John T. Athey of Great Falls for Clerk of the Supreme Court, E. A. Morley of Butte for Railroad Commissioner, Frank Eliel of Dillon and T. J. Murray of Wisdom as Representatives, O. C. Gosman of Lima as Sheriff, and Margaret Ross of Argenta as Superintendent of Schools. Additional posts cover County Commissioner, Treasurer, Clerk and Recorder, Attorney, Assessor, Surveyor, Coroner, Public Administrator, and other officials with their home counties.
The Beaverhead county Republican convention approves Taft administration policies and praises Montana’s Congressional delegation. It endorses protective tariffs, tariff commission studies, and irrigation and postal savings bank laws, while commending county officials and pledging economical, faithful public service. The platform notes Dillon’s high school facilities are inadequate for county students.
Citizens in Dillon pledge support to the movement to erect and equip dormitories for Beaverhead County High School. They seek accommodations for high school age boys and girls and urge officers to back the project.
The piece argues that tariff on wool did not raise clothing prices as much as some claim. It cites analysis saying cloth cost rose modestly, wool tariffs add only 88 cents per suit, and an extra $4.50 per suit lacks explanation, urging consumers to investigate.
The piece argues Maine Republicans failed due to local liquor policies rather than insurgency or national politics. It cites 1840 prohibition enforcement, state liquor sales exceeding enforcement costs, and calls for sane regulation over prohibition. It predicts future party success will hinge on liquor regulation leadership.
A fragment expresses a desire for a standing vote of Beaver Head County residents on the Examiner's proposal. The text suggests public consultation or referendum as a potential path for decision making.
A Beaverhead county stance on Senator W A Clark is debated with a charge that the county once supported him amid a cloud. The piece argues against assuming universal county support and mocks a public snicker at a private event.
A Tri BUNE editorial remark prompts a note about a preacher quitting not due to local sin but being too near heaven’s gate. A quip about marriages in heaven follows a reader’s retort that there would be no preachers to perform ceremonies.
The Butte Miner editorial notes two Democratic events in Dillon upcoming for the Saturday after next: a daytime convention and an evening banquet after work. It asks readers to reveal the feast name following the November election.
The article notes W A Clark will not donate to the Montana hospital fund. It cites his seven million dollars spent on a granite New York mansion and suggests he may seek the U.S. Senate seat, which could be costly, reducing chances of philanthropy this year.
The scare item claims William J. Bryan deserts the Democratic ticket in Nebraska and backs the opposing candidate. It speculates he may seek Republican ascent, though ultimate leadership may still lie with rivals like former Montana Republican Hartman.
The piece weighs two possible outcomes for U S senatorship tied to rising state legislature choices. It argues Clark cannot win, citing his records, while Carter remains a stronger option. A Democratic gathering and hospital fund appeal are noted as timely civic actions amid the campaign.
The piece notes Editor Frost’s political aims in Jemhi county Idaho and mentions a Dillon county fair starting Tuesday October 4 for four days. It highlights races livestock exhibitions horse sale automobile races street carnival grand ball and other events to draw visitors. It also references a Virginia City Times editor venting over thumb-nail marks on fruit and hints at Beaverhead County money for a public hospital.
The county convention missed the chance to call Republicans to the county fair. Delegates, each on their own, resolve to attend. With the cowboy race fading as a memory, attendees will now turn attention to the Pony race for the county seat.
The Conrad editor wagers his sacred print shop future on Pray defeating Hartman in the water-works contest, demonstrating strong faith in Pray even if skepticism in prayer remains.
The Dillon Examiner urges an endorsement and predicts a test of W A Clark for the United States senate tomorrow. The text questions Clark's generosity and notes potential November dates October 4 5 6 7 as fair for events.
A fragmented clipping shows a debate over journalists and reporters discussing coverage style. Names and places are unreadable, but tension between commentators and editors hints at editorial independence and the role of press in reporting events.
A collection of brief quotes from Montana papers includes critiques of politicians and parties. It features remarks from the Montana Lookout Glendive Independent Missoulian Forsythe Times Journal and Lewistown Argus on topics from reform to fashion.
The clippings criticize a wife’s morals in a satirical line from the Whitefish Pilot, question a Thanksgiving turkey’s profit in a Butte Miner remark, and mock tariff reformers as ignorant loons in the Butte Tribune-Review.
The Medlen Restaurant advertises the best of everything with clean quick service and moderate prices. Oysters and fish are received daily and special service is available for entertaining, with special tables upon request. Mrs E O Selway left yesterday for Butte to visit until Monday then head to Helena for the state fair.
An advertisement warns against mercury based catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The remedy is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials are offered free and Druggists sell the product at 7 cents per bottle.
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