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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
4
Letters containing news correspondence destined for the editor should be addressed to Editor TRIBUNE.
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Tribune urges readers who do not receive their papers regularly and on time to notify the office while reaffirming that the paper is published regularly and subscribers should receive it consistently.
The city election presents Julius Rounds W T Wemple John Lenkersdorfer and Robert J Moore as unanimous or strong nominees. All are property owners and taxpayers with solid records and community standing. Each ward shows clear caucus support and expectations they will make capable aldermen. The editors praise the field as the best in years.
The article argues the new city council should immediately tackle redistricting after noting similar voter registration totals across wards this year. It points out the first ward has about three times as many residents as the third, while third ward representatives serve roughly three times more people than those from the first two wards combined.
The Tribune notes calls for city redistricting with ward changes or a new ward. It ties a proposed sugar beet factory to farmer uptake, arguing success depends on beet crops and farm contracts. It urges all farmers to plant beets and cites county prosperity if beets grow.
The council favors relocating the city water system intake to a point above Argenta as urged by this paper. The water committee report supports extending the pipeline to that point, with full work likely next year after preliminary steps this year.
A Washington dispatch reports Hon. W. G. Conrad refuses to let his name go before the democratic convention for governor and would decline if offered. He cites business obligations as the reason, while Gov. Edwin Norris of this city is viewed as having the nomination effectively secured.
Last week Judge Clements used profane language in his courtroom to roast the city police. On Saturday he called the bar into his court and offered a public apology, though observers say he should also apologize directly to the police.
The column cites Thomas W Lawson mining stock ads in dailies and jokes that editors push ads while the public loses out. It urges Beaverdhead county mining stock investment, notes upcoming county fair stabilizing plans, and argues for a chemical fire engine to reduce fire damage costs.
The text argues that Dillon could gain significant wealth if designated a railroad division point, with a monthly payroll in the thousands, and urges local businessmen to push for the effort amid low wool prices and improving sugar beet prospects.
Community leaders urge unity as neighborhoods push for coordinated programs to improve services. Local organizations emphasize collaboration with schools and businesses to boost economic and social well being.
A collage of clipped quotes from Montana papers notes farmer input on crops including sugar beets while remarking on strikes weather and politics. It highlights strong opinions on policing autos, political bosses, cattle markets, suffrage, and Prohibition debate in 1915-era local press.
The article notes that the sugar beet industry is expected to threefold the population of a county area by expanding local employment and housing, signaling a major economic shift for the region.
W A Milne directs a cast of 150 young ladies and children rehearsing The Pixies for two April shows at the Normal assembly hall. Proceeds fund school decorations with strong local support and a promising sellout.
Cast includes Cleo Harrison Margaret Rass Anna Carter Edna McConnell Cora Truax Maud Stone and Bernice Myers in natty military uniforms. Forty musical numbers with solos duets quartets and choruses tell a fairy kidnapping tale with Prince and Queen love scenes. Seats go on sale at the Postoffice news stand Monday morning. early reservations urged.
Centennial Valley reports arrivals and sales of cattle including four black full blood Angus bulls from Philipsburg Montana. Local farming news covers cattle sales, hunts, pelts, and residents visiting or traveling. Toledo notary confirms Hall's Catarrh Cure and advertisement for remedies with testimonials and product details.
The Beaverhead County Commissioners schedule a special session for Monday May 4 1908 to transact business from April 6 and extend bid filing to 10 am May 4 1908. The April 6 meeting is postponed to May 4 1908. O C Gosman Chairman Jno S Baker County Clerk Dillon Montana.
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