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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1929
Page
4
Montana highway department reports a 1929 fiscal year under 6 percent overhead, with contracts totaling about 1.8 million dollars and total payments on construction at 2.64 million. Federal aid receipts rose to 1.94 million, plus county cooperation and gasoline tax revenue, bringing total receipts to 4.43 million.
Portland reports varied conditions along the Pacific coast as August could mark peak forest fire season. Fire agencies cite dry spells lightning and careless recreationists as key risks. 1929 totals show California Oregon Washington Montana Idaho with fires and minor timber loss. officials warn enforcement will crack down on smokers campers and slash burners.
A Metropolitan Life Insurance survey argues marriage odds shift after age 25. It states women under 25 have favorable chances, while by 30 the odds drop sharply, and after 40 unmarried men fare worse. figures contrast with male prospects and hint at societal timing in matrimony.
Chicago designers at a three day show forecast fall fashion with skirts dropping to three inches below the knee and waistlines rising. They cite style change rather than health reasons and note hosiery and shoe makers resist further length. Blues browns and blacks lead street wear with transparent velvets and satin finishes plus riotous novelty woolens for sports wear.
A Montana state bank report shows building and loan associations increased assets from 11.65 million in 1924 to 20.37 million by December 31, with large gains tied to home building and loans for purchases. The 34,501 stockholders in Montana and 5,066 in other states share profits pro rata.
Aug. 4 in Mississippi county jail inmates staged an unusual endurance wager. Paul Fages outlasted six companions by staying silent for 12 hours and 45 minutes, winning a $19 to $20 pool. Sleep time not counted, none announced plans to challenge the record.
Chas. P. Nevin former mayor of Butte was elected president of the Sunshine Trail Association at the Trail convention in Lethbridge. Butte will host the 1930 convention with Willard Thompson, Montana Chamber of Commerce secretary, named secretary of the Trail association. Nevin’s acceptance was vouched for by local officials. the meeting highlighted strong Montana support for the Trail and noted Butte as 1930 convention host.
Montana delegates and other cities gathered to push the Sunshine Trail as a major scenic route linking Montana Idaho and Utah with Canada. Advertisers anticipate benefits from road improvements and increased tourist traffic from the Pacific southwest. Retiring officers include A B MacKay Calgary G T Boyd Great Falls J J Hourigan Lethbridge Arthur Perham Butte and J S Rose Lethbridge.
Mr and Mrs R J Dansie and Miss Verona Smith with their young daughter traveled to Jackson in the latter part of last week to visit the homes of Ailen Dansie and Liston Dansie.
Ralph Smith has returned from Missoula where he trained at the soldiers' camp and recently graduated from his school.
Mr and Mrs Roy Stocker of Grant visited the county seat last Friday. The event highlights local civic activity and community ties in Grant County.
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