This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1930
Page
8
Patrolman T. W. Cummins north of Dillon was bitten in the arm by a rattlesnake while pulling weeds along the highway right of way near Glen last Friday afternoon. Emergency first aid stopped the venom spread and Dr. F. M. Poindexter treated him in Dillon before he returned to work Saturday.
Over 9 000 trout fingerlings were unloaded from a Department of Commerce car yesterday morning and planted in nearby streams. The shipment included about 5 000 native trout and the remainder rainbows, transported in 60 cans as part of 45 000 fingerlings distributed between Butte and Pocatello. Deputy Game Warden Charles Price helped distribute the fish with forest service staff and local sportsmen.
Normal College students enjoy their annual summer go at Barratt Station with a picnic site beside the Beaverhead river. Transported in cars owned by local businessmen, they were taken to the site and will return at 7 oclock. An outdoor dinner in the dormitory kitchens is planned for 5 oclock under the trees.
Helena reports Associate Justice Albert J. Galen, a successful Republican candidate for U.S. Senate nomination, spent 143 dollars. Associate Justice John A. Matthews, unopposed Democratic incumbent for the Supreme Court, spent 136.79 dollars.
Montana growers contract for lambs advancing up to 75 percent of value at loading point. The plan funds shelter and provender to January 1 with feeder contracts and expects spring prices to nearly double current quotes. 10 000 lambs to middle western points and 30 000 feeder lambs from Ingomar to eastern markets follow. Nearby health notes report dog vaccination as a preventive measure in Helena and Great Falls with over 600 dogs vaccinated recently and about 900 last year.
Terry Browning, first exalted ruler of the Dillon Elk lodge, returned from Atlantic City where he attended the national Elks convention. He visited Washington, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and other cities, praising the convention despite intense heat, and spent three days with relatives in Ogden, Utah on the return trip.
Montana health officers and veterinarians vaccinate dogs in several cities though no rabies cases are reported this season. The vaccination follows a statewide program adopted years ago patterned after Idaho and Utah efforts, aimed at preventing outbreaks like those seen in California and Oregon among coyotes and livestock.
The article notes a recurring idea to hold a flower show during the county fair this year. It discusses late-season timing, potential frost risk, and a suggested venue in the wool warehouse. It also proposes awards for children and district prizes for best flower displays or booths.
Idaho Stars defeated the Dillon team 9 to 3 behind a late rally. Mc Graugh and Bierram had key hits, while Bierram was hit by pitch. Pitchers Ne Graugh Gordon and Van degrift combined for 12 strikeouts in a seven inning effort.
The report notes Auto Thidy received a three year term. A car theft gang led by W L Dodge was sentenced to 60 days in county jail for stealing a briefcase from Mrs Maybe Allen. Fred Gregerson got 80 days for stealing gas from D A Galt’s car. Jack Smith was released. Earlier, three suspects were arrested by City Officer Warren Sutherland for gas theft outside Diggle Emericks, each fined ten days.
Forest Supervisor J C Whitham appeals Beaverhead district residents to prevent fires amid dry conditions. Last season 25 fires occurred with 50 percent tied to carelessness, especially campfires and smoking materials. Citizens urged to five actions: careful use, warn others, put out fires, report quickly, and take a positive stand on forest protection. Minutes count. A forthcoming forest fire control circular will detail how to help.
At a Helena meeting on Wednesday the Daly spur Red Rock project led 16 bids. Other contracts included gravel paving on a 3.723 mile Deer Lodge to Butte route in Powell county and grading of 35.009 miles with figures listed for Lacher of Butte at 76 845.60 dollars.
A list of road and bridge contracts with firms such as Elliott and Nesbett of Sand Point, Stevens Brothers of St Paul, and McGuire and Blakeslee of Great Falls. Projects include grading miles on Florence Hamilton road, Malta Vandalia road, and Arlington Lewiston road, plus construction and reconstruction of concrete and steel bridges over Little Blackfoot Milk River Missoula River and related structures with totals ranging from about 12 709.60 to 51 574.13 dollars.
A Monday night session debated Referendum No. 84 the three mill tax hike. Eliel warned that without funds the school system may face reductions and program cuts, stressing the measure’s necessity for educational operations.
Three local instructors will leave fall from Seattle Sept. 5 on the President McKinley with the Orient as destination. They expect to visit Japan and China and then spend most of the year in Burma, where two sisters have long served as missionaries. Miss Elizabeth Shotwell will study at Columbia University in New York City to pursue her doctor's degree and has supervised primary training at the college for seven years.
Hazelbaker hurries back to Beaverhead County to join hayfield work after a bank meet. he is seen punching steers in the Big Hole as he prepares to don straw hat and dungaree trousers.
A luncheon program Monday night featured Metlen discussing the educational millage measure to be voted in November. A. N. Riley of Butte reviewed the local strike situation, and A. Peterson, former Dilton Rotary president, spoke briefly.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.