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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
1
Montana farmers report ideal conditions with warm days and no severe cold. Winter wheat acreage up 205 percent from last year, spring wheat up 25 to 80 percent, and livestock strong with high cattle shipments and favorable prices. Prospects include substantial yields in hay flax and beets, with a potential 30,000,000 bushel wheat crop valued around $75,000,000.
Secretary Lane announced park openings with Yosemite and Rocky Mountain from May 1 to November 1. Sequoia May 15 to October 10, Grant May 14 to October 10, Mega Verde June 1 to September 30, Ranier June 1 to September 15, Glacier June 15 to September 15, Crater Lake July 1 to September 30, Yellowstone June 25 to September 15.
A local column decries wild rumors about the war turning up every few days. It cites tales of Allied prisoners and cabinet resignations as unfounded, suggesting pro German sources spark public agitation.
Bremerton Washington March 25 An added incentive to the naval reserves recruiting drive reports 13th Naval district quota of 40 men a month for the Officers' Material school. Training abroad ship Gopher Chicago then Cleveland for ship assignments on the Great Lakes. Age 21 to 30. Educational prerequisites include high school level plus trig and logarithms. District covers Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Wyoming.များ
The Dillon Public Library reports 650 books collected in the past week for soldiers and sailors with more incoming. The drive will continue indefinitely with locations open for donations and books shipped to camps and then to France as fast as possible to help combat loneliness among troops.
Dillon City held its annual election Monday with sixty one votes across four wards. Aldermen elected were Roscoe Cornell C H Phillips H L McCaleb and A L Anderson with Phillips the new council member. Lima voters chose Charles Truax as mayor with James Burt James Phillips John Wendell Lawrence Peterson Emory Kellar and Joe Lewis elected aldermen.
Helena April 3. Coal will be in demand next year as the fuel administration sets zones to keep mines operating steadily. Montana mines can meet demand if consumers store coal. summer price set at 3.75 at the mines. Retail dealers must keep monthly delivery records for the administrator. Montana coal will ship to the Dakotas to replace eastern supply, stressing storage to prevent a famine.
The funeral of Mrs Judge J B Poindexter who died in Honolulu was held at St James Episcopal church with Archdeacon S D Hooker and Rev R J Jensen officiating. City business houses closed in respect and interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. pallbearers were lifelong friends and the husband accompanied the body home.
A man identified as Henry Rust, claiming Logan Utah residence, was arrested Sunday night after posing as a federal inspector to gain access to rooming houses and cafes. He admitted nothing, then claimed to be an insurance agent when shown a badge, and was charged with impersonating a federal officer before U. S. commissioner F. A. Hazelbaker. Bonds were set and the trial scheduled for April 10.
The author argues the Russia collapse and Kaiser gains extend the war, demanding wealth bear a heavier burden. He urges all citizens to buy Third Liberty bonds at 4 percent, warning of future income conscription and stating the government offers a fair rate for voluntary loans. He supports patriots meeting the global crisis.
Great Falls April 2 plans move for Montana farmers to gain labor help from the United States employment service. State director Scott Leavitt oversees labor and reserve programs, with four hundred public service reserve agents aiding shipbuilding labor needs and farm labor enrollment. High school boys via the boys' working reserve and postmasters, rural carriers, and newspaper publishers will aid in connecting farmers with workers for the crop season. The move aims to ease the farm labor shortage and support a bumper Montana crop.
Committees from women’s clubs and lodges led thrift stamp booths in public places this week and reported greatly increased sales with few people refusing to buy. The effort shows broad community support for the U.S. War Savings program.
Adjutant General Greenan reports total Montana men of draft age 78 905 across classes. About 25 000 are in class 1 with 904 cases pending on appeal. Beaverhead County lists 1 022 men: 554 in class 1 and 53 with appeals pending.
A dog protecting a boy on Flynn dry land ranch in Blacktail killed an attacking coyote. The dog went mad the following day and was euthanized. A local farmer buying Liberty bonds continues haying for the country despite cloudy weather.
The third Liberty loan campaign starts April 6 nationwide, with Beaverhead county delaying to April 15 for a three day drive. County apportionment is 250000, expected to oversubscribe. executive committee includes J H Gilbert and C W Hudson among others. Bonds mature in ten years with semi annual interest from May 9. payments scheduled 5 percent at subscription, 20 percent May 28, 35 percent July 18, and 40 percent August 15. Subscribers may pay in full anytime.
State Chairman N B Holter praises Montana for past and present wartime fundraising. He notes Montana led Spanish American War volunteers and claims 1814 percent of residents subscribed to Liberty bonds, with counties forming committees to urge loyalty and prompt, generous support for the war effort.
The Ninth Federal Reserve district adopts an official Third Liberty loan campaign song by C W Gordon and Katherine Gordon French of St Paul. The words urge public support and faith in God, Liberty, and the war effort with calls to rise and give all for liberty.
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