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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
13
The notice explains that starting January 2 1920 enumerators will collect data on every person living in a home including roomers boarders and servants. It lists questions on names ages births nativity language occupation and home ownership and specifies who should be counted at the usual place of abode with rules for temporary visitors and boarding arrangements.
Cal Hubbard of Great Falls recalls coonskin jackets costing ten dollars decades ago and now sees prime coats sold at five hundred dollars. He explains price shifts tied to auto popularity and fur demand, and urges careful investigations before accusing merchants of profiteering.
An ad hawks Adler-i-ka claiming cures for constipation and gas with a September influenza era tone. It blends with a Rural Enumeration notice detailing a farm census, listing 222 questions on every farm from soy beans to tractors and the pay for enumerators starting January 2.
J F Roche manager of Montana Power Butte district resigns to become assistant to the president of Edison Electric Appliance Company in Chicago. He will depart January 15. George A Hughes, inventor of the electric cooking stove, heads the Chicago firm.
L. K. Devlin of Havre is appointed to begin duties by January 16 as federal prohibition chief for Montana. He will monitor bootlegging, report violations to Denver, conduct raids with a special agent, and promote public interest in the prohibition cause through various organizations and groups.
A Malta rancher who believed the world would end on December 17 dug a subterranean chamber near his home. He placed a stove bed and supplies to last a month. The night of the predicted day he stayed 48 hours in the retreat before neighbors reassured him and he returned to the family house.
The Indian appropriation bill was reduced from 17 million to 13 million, slashing Montana projects. Flathead irrigation drops to 190000, Fort Peck to 40000, Blackfeet irrigation to 25000, Fort Belknap preserved at 30000, totaling 577000 for Montana this year, down from 922000 previously. The only new item is 15000 for the Blackfeet school.
A fragment quotes Snyder saying every fellow wants his fates lowered and still wants his own project. He states, We cut them all. The remark suggests a decisive stance on multiple proposals and governance.
Article promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a home remedy to delay aging by cleansing kidneys and digestive organs. Claims oil stimulates kidney action, removes toxins, restores vigor, and suggests taking capsules daily with water. Offers money back guarantee and urges purchase from druggists.
Delco Light has matured after three and a half years of production and 75 000 customers. Plants are in homes across communities. Ask your neighbor about his Delco Light plant. It saves time and labor and pays for itself by the work and time saved.
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