Pencil Points on Montana Farm Growth 1930 to 1935
Census figures show Montana farms rising from 7,495 in 1930 to 50,564 in 1935. March kept temperatures unusually low throughout the month, affecting local conditions.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1936
Page
4
Census figures show Montana farms rising from 7,495 in 1930 to 50,564 in 1935. March kept temperatures unusually low throughout the month, affecting local conditions.
Readings from the Tribune columns recall 1887 Dillon details. Movements include wagon orders by Sebree Ferris & White for a local 1887 trac e run, militia signup of 30 men ages 18 to 45, and irrigation ditch rules.
A column mix of politics and safety rhetoric. It argues for road care and cites historical data on war casualties and traffic deaths. The piece links public propaganda, stamp sales, naval statistics, and road safety to urge caution, courtesy, and adherence to traffic rules.
A compendium of correspondence includes Congressman Monaghan defending national defense stance, H H Clark on Reserve Officers Association publication, onion cultivation bulletin by C C Starling, real estate ad for modest homes, and a Christian Science lesson sermon. Also notes surrender of German U-19 submarine.
The article chronicles the Civilian Conservation Corps experience from its dawn to its growth, highlighting enrollment, wages, and educational opportunities. It notes classes in grade and high school work, vocational training, and various correspondence courses. It profiles leaders and enrollees advancing from necessity to self improvement, underscoring the program’s broad social impact.
Multiple legal notices list dissolving partnership Stahl & Holmen in Dillon and probate actions in Beaverhead County Montana. filings include dissolution dated March 15 1936, notice for publication of time for proving will of Antonia Spehar, executrix Myrl Erwin, and stock raising homestead entry notices for Anton Christensen with proof due April 20 1936 before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker. Names include Eric Holmen Thos F Corbally registrar and James Selway Roy Stocker Charles Johnaon.
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