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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
5
A government official cites a donkey that drank bourbon daily and later moonshine, dying after years of drinking. The tale links prohibition to loss of vitality in beasts and humans, noting a post mortem blamed stomach damage from illicit liquor.
A survey by Hildegarde Kneeland of the agriculture department shows housewives average 61 hours weekly, with 2,000 women reviewed across farms, cities, and small towns. Farm women averaged 62 hours, while large cities dropped to 48 hours. cooking and washing dishes consumed most time.
The section reports the marriage of Mrs Ruth Bennett and Mrs Charles F Kelley in Butte. The couple enjoy a motor honeymoon and plan to live in Dillon on South Washington Street. Mrs Kelley is the former Miss Ruth Orr, a Dillon native and Normal College graduate. Kelley recently formed a Dillon Realty company with partners after ranching and auto supply work.
The article describes shipboard provisioning from canned fruits and vegetables to 1200 items on the steward’s stores. It notes 77 fresh vegetables and 38 fresh fruits, 22 shellfish varieties, 63 salted and smoked fish, 16 kosher meats, and many desserts. It emphasizes the breadth of onboard food options on summer voyages.
Willys-Knight 70-B earns praise for its sleeve valve six engine and graceful body lines. The car combines smooth power with a low price range and a new Finger-Tip control at the steering wheel, boosting popularity nationwide.
Harlow Pease deputy county attorney won the special rifle shoot at the Butte Rod and Gun club range closing the Montana State Aerie of Eagles convention events. R E B Tisdale won the trap shoot with 99 of 100. Delegates totaling about 360 attended with many departing Saturday and others staying for the shoot. The convention was described as the greatest in state history with over $10,000 spent on entertainment.
Elena June 29 Wool growers expect an advance in prices despite a standstill in contracting as buyers offer lower rates. Columbus pool rejected 29 3 4 cents, a 33 cent counter was made, while 38 cent bids are likely to be refused. Matt Staff of National Wool Exchange and Murray Stebbins of Montana discuss prospects at Deer Lodge as consignments rise. The exchange stores, grades, and sells wool for growers with tiered charges and freight deductions.
Dr. Ass Willard of Missoula was re elected president of the American Association of Osteopathic Examining Boards at the convention of the American Osteopathic Association in Des Moines Iowa. Dr Lester R Daniels of Sacramento was elected secretary.
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