James J Jeffries Appears in Dillon Stage and Hunt
World heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries visited Dillon in late November 1904. He performed a three round physical culture exhibition with sparring partner Joseph Kennedy after a revival of Davy Crockett at the Dillon Opera House. Jeffries hunted with Joe Wiksdal and Otto Leach, bagging mallards and sage hens on a Thornton ranch and returned with a deer used as a prop in the play.
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Dillon
James J. Jeffries
Beaverhead Valley
Jeffries
Davy Crockett
Dillon Opera House
Joseph Wiksdal
Joseph Kennedy
the Examiner
Davy
Teddy Roosevelt
Colorado
Roosevelt
Examiner
Joe Wiksdal
Otto Leach
Thorpe Livestock Company
Leach
Reno
Nev
Jack Johnson
Social Security Farmers May Qualify in April
Field representative Jack Cromwell explains self employed farmers can become insured under the social security law after earning at least 400 in both 1955 and 1956, potentially as early as April 1956. Insured status, not benefit size, depends on average earnings with monthly retirement dollars ranging from 30 to 108.50 and family payments from 45 to 200.
Deer Lodge concert by McFadden, White and Brinton Jackson
Elizabeth McFadden Dillon and Myrtle White Butte along with Ralph McFadden and Brinton Jackson gave a music program for the Deer Lodge Woman's Club on Monday evening January 23. They performed vocal and piano numbers in grouped sets.
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Elizabeth McFadden
Dillon
Myrtle White
Butte
Ralph McFadden
Brinton’ Jackson
Deer Lodge
Army Aviation Careers Offer Broad Paths and Prestige
The United States Army operates a distinct aircraft career field focused on light airplanes and helicopters. Enlisted aviation specialists gain high prestige and ample advancement opportunities, with roles designed to meet Army needs and easily transferable to civilian aviation careers.
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Air Force
National Military Establishment
United States Army
Army
Scratches and Dents on Iron Soles Urge Caution
Home Demonstration Agent Lara B. Penwell warns against scraping sticking starch from hot iron plates with sharp tools. Clean hot plates with dry salt on paper, cool and rub with steel wool or mild powder, and use paraffin during ironing to prevent sticking. For severe damage, replace the sole plate.
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U.S
Department of Agriculture
Yeast Breads Workshop And How To Choose Good Bread
A discussion on the value of bread in the diet notes a workshop on Yeast Breads and advises homemakers to contact the Extension office for details. It covers bread quality cues such as rise, shape, crust color, crumb texture, flavor determinants, and storage tips to prevent staling including freezing, wrapping, and using a breadbox.
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U. S
Elkhorn Draws Large Weekend Ski Crowd at Rainy Mountain
Mild bright weekend weather attracted 80 plus skiers to Dillon club’s Rainy Mountain course. Saturday turnout was high and Sunday attendance marked a year over year gain. Parking proved inadequate as cars lined highway approaches to the ski area.
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Elkhorn Ski
Dillon Club
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Farmer
Warner
Army Aviation
S . News & Views
Lara B. Penwell
Examiner Printing Co
Dillon -Examiner
Masonic Welfare Association
Whitehall
Mystic Tie Lodge No. 17
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Arnold Olsen
Dillon Beavers
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