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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
1
Dillon residents hear Mayor H J Thompson praise Billings saloon closing rules and contrast with Dillon while noting the plan to hold a Kensington event at the Baptist church. He cites better business under Billings policy and asserts party loyalty yields to city welfare.
The Laymen's movement banquet at the Episcopal parish house drew about 90 men and was praised as one of the most enjoyable affairs in years. Ladies decorated the hall and prepared a full dinner menu including soup veal loaf ham potatoes bread ice cream and coffee. A male quartet performed between courses and was encored by all. Continued on Page Eight.
The Dillon editorial attacks the Dillon Examiner and defends a city closing ordinance for saloons. It argues the measure reflects majority support, challenges claims of prohibition, notes saloon men favored withdrawal of a referendum petition, and urges voters to choose Sunday quiet and orderly town life.
Billings Montana March 28 two great trunk lines of improved highways across Montana are seen as feasible costing about 4500000. One from east to west and another from north to south would attract automakers and tourists and boost land sales. The plan calls for Havre to Dillon and other lateral roads with a tax of roughly four dollars per acre over time. Local supporters push to persuade citizens of the need and practicality of the project.
A Bozeman Experiment Station bulletin lists fifteen dry land farming tips stressing soil moisture conservation and seed quality. Key points urge early cultivation after harvest, timely harrowing, weed control, soil packing, and selecting best seed varieties to maximize yield and profits.
In a National Tribune piece by Robert Bayles, Dillon G A R member Josephus Rich recalls a perilous Powder River fight. Four Missouri boys escape punishment by riding mules, while Rich fends off a pursuing Indian with a rifle. The squad presses on to join Major North’s Pawnee company and reach Connor’s command.
City Attorney Melton clarifies how voters should mark the referendum ballot next Monday. The separate ballot for the saloon closing ordinance lists the measure number and title with options For referendum measure No. 1 and Against referendum measure No. 8.
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