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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
4
A satirical piece from Spokesman-Review mocks potatoes rising to wealth amid anti trust contrasts. It riffs on flour sugar gasoline and a spud economy and warns of ruined traditions like potato races and grocer spouts amid rising gas prices.
The industry battles ongoing raw material shortages with signs of deeper strain for years to come. Major firms like Bryant Paper of Kalamazoo and Oxford Paper of Maine acquire Partington Paper & Pulp of Canada to secure pulp wood. With Europe’s timber imports dwindling, North American mills face tighter access and potential industry restructuring.
The document notes the first Montana proclamation of Thanksgiving in 1868, citing colonial custom of a year end day of thanks and praise to God, aligned with national practice after the U S President designated November 26 as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer.
A Maxwell guided dash by Hazel Heasley and Ranelle Corbett races against time to fetch Raymond Corbett for best man duties in a Tacoma wedding. They speed from logging camp to church, arriving just as Rev. R. H. McGinnis speaks the vows, uniting Miss Corbett and John Wood.
James Tufts, acting governor of the Territory of Montana, urges observance of thanksgiving on Thursday November 26. Citizens across the territory are asked to observe the day with prayer and gratitude for the year’s bounty. The proclamation is dated November 9, 1868, at Virginia City with the territorial seal.
Bank assets total 3 022 478 58 with resources 1 779 019 20 and deposits 1 488 167 95. Liabilities show capital stock surplus and profits with circulations notes and various deposits. Directors I J Bowman J H Gilbert and BE White attest to the sworn statement.
Mrs. Frank Swartz and Mrs. Pearl I Smith spent several days last week in Butte visiting friends and shopping.
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