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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1932
Page
8
The article extols old and new amaryllis varieties for winter display, noting Johnson amaryllis as a hardy, double sized option with colors from white to crimson. It describes growing in window light, wet soil, dark stages for long stems, and a rest period after flowering, plus other hardy types like Amaryllis Equestre and Lycoris squamigera Halli for dramatic late-summer blooms.
Fred Rife, district court clerk, records a notable rise in filings this year versus 1930. Civil suits total 106, estates 37, mothers pensions 2, citizenship petitions 1, Sanity and other hearings 8, juvenile cases 3, criminal cases 11, contempt 1, marriages 124, and divorces 0 to 0? 270 filings in 1930 versus 305 in 1931, with a full comparative breakdown.
End of October 1931 shows 449 428 pensioners on government rolls a drop of 71 from the prior month. Distribution lists War of 1812 widows Civil War soldiers World War I and World War II veterans and widows with figures for each class and notes that peak rolls occurred in 1902. The piece muses on future pension totals and possible future wars.
The Beaverhead board of county commissioners met in regular session Jan 4 5 6 1932 with most members present Commissioner Hartwig on 60 day leave. Minutes approved and various budget transfers and official bonds across county funds recorded. Includes district reports, warrants approved, and notes on local residents and a visit by Dr Thorkelson.
Local residents undertake travel and home moves to San Francisco Missoula and Butte. Archival notes cover River drownings and a parade of travelers from Dillon to Ogden and Helena. Livestock shows in Ogden attract Beaverhead cattlemen while county officials audit books in Dillon and Lima.
Mothers seek guidance on baby food as canned formulas enter the market. Dr. Walter H. Eddy of Columbia University discusses best options, noting careful puree processes that exclude air and industry tests aiming to mirror home cooking conditions.
Henry B. Walthall stars as Amos Hatburn in Tolable David coming to the Hartwig theatre for two days. A veteran of early cinema he ranks among the finest character actors with about 150 characterizations including The Little Colonel in The Birth of a Nation. Cast also features Richard Cromwell Joan Peers and Noah Beery.
Federal game warden K F Roaden reported many ponds held ducks this season but said the population does not appear to have increased. He and others survey various areas to count ducks staying through winter, with large numbers in Flathead country and other districts noting mallards and other species.
The warden described a solitary buzzard wandering through Caspar Wyoming during a snow event. He said the snow was soft and wet in one area while other districts reported firmer conditions aiding the bird’s activity.
Sunday services are at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday school at the same time. Luther League meets at 7:00 p.m. The congregation holds its annual meeting Wednesday January 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the pastor's residence. Ladies Aid hosts Mrs. Walter Carlson January 21 at her home north of Dillon.
Montana plans a Benjamin Franklin birthday tribute in schools starting the weekend of his birthday. State Superintendent Elizabeth Trekand says programs are being prepared and sent to city and county superintendents. The bicentennial marks Poor Richard’s Almanack and Franklin’s first foreign language newspaper Philadelphia Zeitung.
The article warns motorists against stretching oil changes to 600 or 1000 miles. It cautions that diluting crankcase oil reduces lubrication, increases contamination, and shortens engine life. Regular oil changes maintain proper lubrication and efficiency.
Ten years ago tires wore out around 19000 miles. Modern tires reach 16000 to 20000 miles per set due to improved manufacturing and heat dissipation from flexing. The new method cuts heat buildup, promising thousands more miles and longer tire life.
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