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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1934
Page
8
Excerpts from the early Wisdom paper reveal life in the Big Hole in the late 1890s. Notes on mail routes, local personalities, a Yellowstone trip, and moving homes show a community in transition as newcomers and oldtimers reconcile with a new local press.
A geologist outlines how three major drainage shifts shaped the Big Hole Basin in southwestern Montana. Ancient rivers flowed north and east to the Atlantic, later reversing directions due to mountain building and volcanism, leaving abundant groundwater and springs capable of delivering up to 1000 gallons per minute. The water, warmer than river water, could support winter stock watering.
C Newman of Dillon Montana urges buyers to pursue farm and ranch lands and city homes as safe investments before and after the election.
Great Falls attorney Julius J. Wuerthner urges Montana voters to study the record of Sands as a candidate for chief justice. He cites Sands varied political runs from 1898 to 1932 and notes Callaway has served 12 years as chief justice with eight years on the district bench.
The annual Red Cross roll call begins on Armistice Day with a pledge of local support. Roll Call chairman Mr. Fuller describes planned zoned campaigning and enlistment of leaders across several districts to ensure broad volunteer coverage.
The Dillon Better Homes committee seeks to use the winter period to put idle workers to work on building related projects. They urge careful spending but emphasize repairs and improvements now to boost homes, raise community morale, and help economic recovery.
The game warden announced elk season opens soon in the designated district with hunters hoping for success as low snow limits luck. Venison has appeared on some Dillon tables despite mild conditions and scarce snow in the mountains.
Chevrolet showcases new valve-in-head engine and weather proof cable brakes. The advertisement emphasizes low operating costs and maintenance as proof of Chevrolet's ability to supply economical transportation. It invites readers to compare delivered prices and GM A C terms from Chevrolet Motor Co Detroit Michigan.
State representative F. C. Mc Fadden runs for public administrator with Dan Mooney as chairman and W. T. Scully as vice chairman of the Republican central committee.
A man or woman identified as Russell was injured Monday afternoon crossing Montana and Virginia streets. The girl sustained major bruises and head and body lacerations but is recovering per the attending physician. Mittlemeier said he did not know the girl was hurt and drove on but was advised to report to the sheriff. No charges have been filed yet.
Dillon students are admitted to Missoula frats after men's acting tryouts at the Little Theatre on campus. Brenner placed in Group A, Crouse in Group B, with parts to be found for as many as possible via three one act plays around October 18 and 19. Brenner acts in Gloria Mundi under coach Orville Skones.
A page 1 note states the debate topic for the College Debate Club is Prohibit international shipment of arms and war munitions. It mentions Dr. Ransom A. Mackie as a participant in the discussion.
Dr. Mackie who taught at the Normal College has joined the teaching staff of New Mexico State College after years of graduate study in Europe. The upcoming assembly meeting on November 7 will feature two play productions by the class in play production.
In Panther territory the locals reached the 10-yard line thrice but failed to score. Helena opened with a triple reverse and a 15-yard penalty leading A Pippy to score, Ortmeyer extra point. Hamilton connected on a 35-yard pass to McGinley for the Bulldogs, who tied the game with a late line plunge. A 30-yard field goal by Dyche narrowly missed. Normal outgained Helena 74 yards, completed 12 of 19 passes, with 12 first downs to 6. Lineups: Intermountain 7 Normal 7 Jelinek.
Northfield Minn Oct 25 A Dillon student Helen Wilkinson was pledged to the Kappa Theta women's literary society at Carleton College at the close of the threshing period last week. Wilkinson is a junior at Carleton and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Wilkinson The Carleton women's societies engage in lit erary social activities and inter society debates and declamatory contests.
Voter appeal centers on Louis Stahl as a candidate promising stability and fiscal responsibility. The message highlights law and order alongside economic prudence, framing Stahl as the choice for public safety and growth in Dillon.
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