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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1928
Page
8
Sheep remain in good condition as of July 1 with moisture favorable across the state. Water supplies should meet fall needs, particularly in the central region. Hay yields likely lighter than last year but above average. alfalfa first cut light yet second cut strong in yield and quality. Range prospects favorable for late summer and fall, with fair carryover for winter.
Marie Vero argues American opera should use local language and push musical comedy as a viable path for American singers. She notes many American opportunities in musical comedy, with higher pay and broader reach, contrasting Europe’s opera rooted in native language tradition and elite audiences.
The city held awards for the 1939 exposition flower display with J. H. Gilbert first prize for best premises and multiple winners across categories such as sweet peas, phlox, and gladiolas. Prizes honored numerous residents, with results announced Saturday after Friday judging.
A Dillon airport project moved forward as Rotary Club officials presented a favorable airport committee report. Captain W. W. Kenyon of the U S Department of Commerce confirmed the site would be suitable, paving the way to seek stop status on the Great Falls Salt Lake air mail line.
Short line trains were delayed when a rook slide hurled onto the tracks, completely covering them for several feet and damaging rails and roadbed. Continued on page 8.
An obituary note from Dillon reports a man passing away last Friday. The interment was in Mountain View cemetery. Surviving relatives include Mrs Annie Humphrey, Joseph Patt, and James Humphrey.
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