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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
3
A woman in a meat market buys shinbone and knuckle, then disputes value. She cons the clerk by cutting a portion and paying 40 cents, while insisting the remainder is worth only one cent and ending with the clerk reluctantly wrapping a 10 cent soup bone.
A returning soldier on leave in Paris copies sidewalk words to locate his hotel. Repeated failed inquiries make locals laugh until a man finally interprets the note, revealing the street name is misread as past no bills. The mix up ends with raised humor as the man helps identify the correct street.
A circular report from Sydney details a new front-drive device for cars that prevents skidding. Tests claim no wear after 16 000 miles on rough roads, with front wheels pivoted at the center for easier steering. An old British car weighing 82 cwt. previously at 38 mph and 15 miles per gallon improves after attachment to 35 cwt., 45 mph, and 17.5 miles per gallon.
At the second international conference the share of tuberculosis dispensaries in France was noted as a hopeful sign though Paris houses only ten percent. Prewar activity was limited. Rockefeller Foundation support has boosted efforts creating 10 000 sanitarium beds and widespread isolation wards and rural boarding out of anaemic children, with national cooperation across agencies.
Beaverhead County will pay a twenty five dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons who dump rubbish along any county highway. Board of County Commissioners, Beaverhead County. By D. D. McKnight, Chairman of Board, Dillon, Mont. June 8, 2024.
The Madison National Forest Sheep Grower's association offers a reward of 500 dollars for the conviction of any sheep thief and 250 dollars for the conviction of any camp robber.
Repaired and rebuilt by Round Oak Heating and Plumbing with years of radiator work and an absolute guarantee on all work. Adg. 221f.
Music publisher updates bring latest songs and instrumentals nearly weekly. Orders accepted for pieces not in stock and special requests may be fulfilled. Tribune.
The British information service reports seven and a half million dollars in road construction for unemployed workers. The ministry of transportation covers half the cost, with the Development Commission funds supplying the rest and lending to municipalities for five years. Ex service men who register at labor exchanges receive preference among applicants.
Senator Sorghum praises a concept called Jeffersonian simplicity while noting mass public approval and political influence. The dialogue suggests an admirer seeks clarity on the ideal, with Sorghum acknowledging broad appeal without defining specifics.
A brief column questions Friday’s reputation as bad luck in superstition and notes that any day with such a bad name is unlucky even if deserved. It mentions St Ox as not sharing the belief.
The article recounts Wisconsin’s early French influence and exploration. It notes Jean Nicollet and Jolliet Marquette, the first church at Ashland, and fur traders like Daniel du Lhut. It traces territorial changes, Black Hawk war, and Wisconsin’s 1848 statehood with 13 electoral votes, naming the Ojibwa meaning gathering waters and the Badger State nickname.
The article traces Connecticut’s origin from Massachusetts towns Hartford Windsor and Wethersfield founding a written constitution in 1639, forming a self governed colony. It notes New Haven and Milford Stamford settlers meeting under Davenport, the name Connecticut from the principal river, its 1788 statehood, nickname Land of Steady Habits and Nutmeg State, area 4965 square miles, and seven electoral votes.
Drake Ballard Company sues Flora Armstrong Wright et al for foreclosure. Sale to occur April 27, 1921 at 2 PM at the court house front door Dillon Montana. Property includes multiple sections and lots in Townships 10 South Range 12 West and related parcels in Beaverhead County with cash terms. Dated April 1, 1927. Sheriff D. F. Mooney and Deputy Sam W. Ditty.
In the Fifth Judicial District of Montana Beaverhead County, SARAH KE. VAN HOUSEN and others sue EDGAR VAN HOUSEN and others for partition or sale of real property described by township range and sections in Beaverhead. Defendants must answer within twenty days or default judgment will be entered. Court date 1921 with clerk Roy Stephenson of Dillon representing plaintiff.
Geo E Baker, a retired farmer, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and excessive kidney secretions. He praises the remedy and urges others to buy Doan's Kidney Pills, 60 cents, from dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, manufactures.
Edward Jordan of Dell Montana files intent to prove up three year land claims on holdings in sections 12 3 1 7 and 1 7 11 S 11 W 7 W Montana Meridian. Hearing before W E B Stephenson Dillon May 11 1921 with witnesses Hanson H Price Luther M Anderson Henry Smadlham and Max Rost all of Dell.
Fenton K Barnett of Dillon Montana has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a homestead claim on lands described as SIE% Sil Sec 11 NWY Sec 18 NY% NEY SEM Ni Sec 14 Township 7 South Range 12 West Montana Meridian. Public filing before W. E. Knoll in Dillon on the 17th day of Carl G Knoll Napoleon Goyer Guy S Gray and Earl Goyer of Bannack Montana.
A new welding method for optical glass from the United States Bureau of Standards yields a perfect seal with negligible distortion. It suits making glass cells hollow prisms joining lenses and closing glass tubes with flat ends. The process heats the glass to annealing point and uses a small flame along the edges to weld quickly.
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