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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1939
Page
8
The passage reflects on how to handle hard circumstances by conforming to authority when needed, yet seizing a later chance to prove a point. It stresses preparation, experience, and cooperation, noting respect is lost when one blindly follows orders without judgment, while guiding others toward a true course when appropriate.
Matt Staff secretary of the Helena Chamber of Commerce obtained copies of the Kronprinz Number of Bilder from Oslo. The issue contains a piece about a visit by Crown Princess Martina last May 29, reflecting on global star power with a philosophical line about ten thousand stars.
An advertisement extols Wong Sun's Chinese Herbs noting long use in China and praise in the Western World. It invites readers to try the remedies for any ailment and highlights the herbs used in preparation.
George Marsh notes the death of Laura Paxson widow of Edgar Paxson recalls the Montana artist’s colorful life. Paxson, a hunter and painter famed for western scenes, lived near Missoula and painted in Butte, with works like the icon Train and 1804.
The article profiles Edgar Paxson born 1852 in East Hamburg New York who moved to Montana in 1877. He painted Indians including Chief Joseph and Sitting Bull, served in the Nez Perce War, and earned fame for Custers Last Stand now at Montana State University Missoula. Paxson died in Missoula in 1919 after a life as hunter scout painter and sign painter.
Richard Heller, 78, longtime Bad Rock resident near Columbia Falls, died recently. Christ mas trees are loaded for shipment to eastern states. A public library is established in Basin at Mrs. Carrie Wareham’s home as part of WPA work. A large barn in Glasgow, 30 years landmark for Markle Transfer Co, burned with about 2000 dollars loss. Charles Foster, rancher at Birdseye since 1897, died on his 67th wedding anniversary. WPA project starts street improvements in Golden Valley counties. A Cavern near Plenty Wood is being removed. Adolph Hark injured. District Judge C. B. Ewell sets jury term, notices sent to 45 jurors. R. A. Anderson et al buy one third of the S. T. ranch near Choteau. Everett Simmons, 30, killed by accidental rifle discharge on a Suffolk area hunt. Montana exhibit at San Francisco Golden Gate Exposition to be returned if fair resumes. Ruth Heebner and Roland Gumprecht win $50 scholarships at Montana State College. Elk and deer hunting down due to light snow. Tom McClusker shoots a coyote after decoys fail to attract geese. William Roe, 12, injured by accidental gun discharge during target practice near Philipsburg. Montana’s ridin’ Greenoughs set for February Puerto Rico fair. Highway conditions referenced with hit the highway chinn phrase.
Ace Washington Times Herald reporter recounts a Maryland Mining Co claim near Great Falls Maryland with ore reportedly around 17 dollars a ton. He notes a Canadian syndicate seeking to reopen the old Maryland mines and quotes a 71 year old owner seeking buyers while warning the venture requires about a half million dollars to profit.
Harlow B. Mills state entomologist says Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets will not trouble Montana farms next year. He notes the three Dakota border counties, heavily infested in recent seasons, will be practically free of hoppers.
Dr. John C. Brauer of the University of Town college of dentistry will conduct a series of nine dental health institutes in principal Montana cities during December. The institutes are sponsored by the Montana Dental Association and state board of health. The piece also notes Seville Cathedral’s architecture with 40 Gothic chapels and dependencies.
A thoughtful reflection on how cowards boast while true courage quietly mends wounds. The saying contrasts public bragging with the steadfast, unseen work of healing carried out by brave souls.
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