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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1921
Page
7
A fifteen year old mountain boy named Harold Best, home from school and with limited formal schooling, writes jingles by oil lamp in his Argenta cottage. He treks ten miles to school and snowshoes in winter, facing hardships yet crafting verses about a declining mining town.
A verse about a missing horse named Kettlebelly and a shift to better pay and hay. The letter closes with Harold Best signing as a friend, noting late hours and the sentiment of ending the rhyme with kind regards.
J. E. Shaw of Dillon and Wisdom, a Beaverhead County commissioner, spent days in Sheridan buying stock especially feeders. He reports the Big Hole stock industry unprofitable for two years with many quits and losses, noting steer sales at six cents after fall costs above seven cents, and says the basin is the only viable market as feeders flood in while distant markets are hampered by low prices and high shipping costs.
In a call to national reflection on the armistice anniversary and world events, citizens are urged to attend church on Sunday November 6 as a day of prayer. Edward Smith urges devotion to higher aims and a shift from selfish motives.
In a close game, Anaconda led 34 to 16 after three quarters as R Foster intercepted a Dillon pass for a 60 yard return and touchdown. Dillon mounted comebacks with a late fumble, an Andy Smith TD, and Sugrue and Gorman passes, but Anaconda held to finish with ball midfield.
Social items from Melrose include a surprise party honoring departing Mrs. Willard Olson and Mrs. Susan Plouf with about 65 guests and games. Melrose visitor George Conway discusses Hecla mines and a repaired telephone line between Hecla and Melrose. Forest supervisor John Sommers surveys Viapond range. Misr Stork brings two baby girls to local homes. Poisoned dogs spark concern over mercy and careless disposal. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hoffman visit Butte. Clemons family from Butte visits Wm. Grass ranch near Glendale.
Washington outlines a plan for a national livestock producers association to be built on efficient marketing. It calls for terminal producers commissions, co operative shipping, an orderly marketing program, a transportation department, improved livestock statistics, and expanded meat markets funded by member ships to bona fide producers.
The Good Government club holds a food sale on Saturday November 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Olmsted Stevenson store. Proceeds help keep the city hall ladies' rest room open with a matron in Dillon. Residents are urged to donate food or money to the fund.
Nutty Goophus laments Prohibition in Dillon detailing Bevoitis and changes in drinkers. The piece notes Bevo and sarsaparilla replacing alcohol, cites Vern DeLong’s liquor-law conviction and 60 day jail term with a $100 fine, and mentions local figures and fanciful names.
East Bannack Street Edward Smith, minister. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Graded work for all ages. Prof. Lee R. Light, superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League 6:30 p.m. Christena Barcus, president. Evening services 7:30 p.m. Annual and helpful service mid service Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer. Open to all. Abel.
Mrs Kate Sapping visits with Carrie hosting Dillon as a guest of Mr and Mrs D Gist in a quiet social gathering. The note records a small social visit centered on hospitality and local relations.
Local Dillon Suns group calls for medical guidance as health concerns surrounding a key member surface. Officials did not reveal specifics but emphasized seeking professional care and support.
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