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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1904
Page
5
Notice that the paper is entered at the Dillon post office for mailing as second class matter. The Times or other notice states the company will not be responsible for debts unless orders signed by a manager are provided. Tribune subscribers are urged to report delivery issues to ensure regular and timely receipt.
The Dillon creamery near completion may not start until spring with some stockholders preferring December. Costs total about 5750 including building machinery water supply and a 350 foot drain to the Blacktail. Residents question Hastings Industrial Company of Chicago on the price.
The Montana Agricultural Experiment Station warns communities considering creameries to avoid unscrupulous eastern agents and offers free information. It notes a modern creamery 62 by 24 feet with 12 foot ceilings can be built for about 4500 dollars to serve 500 to 1000 cows and urges local dairy development along proper lines.
Hon Jos M Dixon known as "the man who can catch the speaker eye" will address the Republican meeting in Dillon. The Montana congressman, though junior, has secured openings on the Crow and Flathead reservations and aided Fort Missoula, with powers to gain federal buildings funding.
The central committee filled the vacancy for Representative with Ernest O Selway after Dr Walker declined the run. Selway, paired with Alf Decker of Bedrock, is praised for sterling character and ability and is expected to win the county solidly as a clean legislative team.
The Examiner notes that not more than a third of the anticipated members of the Jefferson club are among the signers. Heinze fusionists expect two thirds to join, while old-time Democrats refuse to ally with Heinze, sticking to their convictions and rejecting votes for sale.
The report notes that once Clark Anderson becomes sheriff prisoners in the county jail will switch from ping pong on cages to playing checkers on the bars inside, using the cages for the game.
A terse note hints that the Examiner is finally waking to the situation as whispers of change spread through nearby circles. The line suggests growing attention from authorities or editors, with implications for broader public awareness and possible action in the near future.
The Examiner releases Hon. Ed Norris stating his Helena comment on the dope mix was a mistake. He made the remark in front of a Tribune reporter last Thursday, but does not fault his own opinion. The article notes the fusion of parties dislikes the Helena dope issue.
The Tribune editor playfully critiques the Examiner’s strategic board in its post election stance. The piece suggests the Examiner will publish its usual campaign rhetoric the day after the election, predicting the editors will remain confident and unruffled.
The passage praises Bryan for defending Parker after sharp criticisms of fraudulent methods in securing the presidential nomination. It notes the Judge as a known trust candidate and ends with a reflective quip about enduring hardship with a smile.
The Examiner questions Lindsay as a governor candidate and warns that his growing appeal is alarming Toole loyalists who fear his increasing chances. The column treats Lindsay as an undesirable figure despite mounting support and attention from readers.
The Examiner reports that on September 4 Clifford escaped while Acting Under Sheriff Ike Edinger was away serving papers on upper Blacktail. Edinger was the sole sheriff’s employee on county payroll that day, accompanied by three Dillon men, one of whom works for the Tribune.
The Examiner thanks the Tripone for its explanation of why the Jefferson club lacks many old-line Democrat names. It voices alarm, noting shy members will be rounded up and urged to sign in the near future.
The Democratic candidate Geo W Dart has secured the county treasurer nomination and remains dominant regardless of the county central committee’s selection. Republican nominee Stevenson has a decisive, uncontested lead with a clear walkaway in the race.
An obsequious portrait praises Sheriff Gist as popular and accommodating to prisoners. It claims he lets inmates roam the jail and find its weak points, presenting him as a mighty good fellow and a model of leniency.
Roosevelt’s letter of acceptance quotes a critic noting Democrats have occupied three distinct stances on the Philippine issue within fifty days and questions which promise they will keep.
A Democrat claimed Heinze supporters would arrive last Saturday to back eleven Heinze fusionists, but the group did not show up and no celebration occurred.
At a special meeting last Saturday evening the city council acted against gamblers prompting questions about whether the council intends to follow through or bluff.
The Jefferson club views Heinze as a political renegade, provoking revolt among loyal old-time Democrats who refuse to have their names linked with him.
The Examiner shifts from broad appeals to direct retorts naming critics as "Slippery Tom Carter" and "Billy Goat Lindsay" in a column. The piece suggests the paper intends to remove personalities from campaigning but acknowledges these tagged labels appear this week.
Frank A. Hazelbaker of Wisdom is named as the next Beaverhead district court clerk. Described as highly qualified, he is winning friends and votes daily as part of his campaign. Watch his progress.
Senator Fairbanks spoke in the Senate on January 11 1898 contrasting the conditions of poorer foreign illiterates with those unfamiliar to American workmen. The remark pointed to class and educational disparities influencing labor conditions.
The piece mocks campaign flashes targeting Republicans and quips about the Examiner’s own sharp wit. It notes the paper’s lampooning of political messaging while praising the State Fair association for complimentary admission tickets to the fair.
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