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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
4
A Philadelphia Star item notes fatigue and blue moods may signal illness. It suggests taking a break, loafing, and even fishing as a remedy. The piece casts warning and humor around seeking relief from daily strain.
Public lands along Beaverhead Madison Jefferson and Gallatin rivers, recently withdrawn from entry, are restored thanks to Madison club protests and Senator Carter. Judge Callaway and local papers credited for urging rescission and paving way for dry farming under the 320 acre homestead provision. The piece also defends paternal discipline and lampoons young behavior.
The Oregon Short Line plans relocating its shops to create an eight hour freight run from Butte, with Dillon viewed as a suitable distance. Bedrock is being considered for the shop site and land is offered free of charge. A shop location would bring a monthly payroll of 12 000 to 15 000 dollars to the host town, boosting property values through tree growth and Arbor Day plantings urged by Gov. Norris.
The Beaverhead valley is praised as a prime place to live and invest with strong farming and city development prospects. Armstead has a recent record of building one new house each day over several days, and Dillon saw a weeklong construction slowdown as carpenters moved to Armstead, a boost for local housing amid harsh weather.
The Tripune acknowledges receipt of an invitation to the twenty fourth annual meeting of the Montana Stock Growers Association at Miles City on April 20 and 21. Miles City will host the session with open house. Beaverhead fair opens in nineteen weeks or 133 days from next Tuesday. The Weekly Kaimin from the University of Montana arrives.
Residents discuss extending stop-over privileges at Dillon for homeseekers from the east and weigh plans tied to Moritana Street commerce as an Easter postponement hints at broader local activity. An anxious husband comments on timing, while references tie to Moritana street and district development.
A note on the Armstead to Simon railroad plan states it will add roughly 25 000 to 30 000 dollars annually to Beaverhead County tax receipts, signaling a sizable fiscal impact for the region.
Ministers delivered Easter sermons despite heavy snow. The day preserved religious observance with congregations braving winter weather to attend morning services and reflect on the holiday's significance.
A columnist promotes investing in Dillon area real estate, urging readers to consider property purchases as a prudent financial move amid market speculation and local expansion.
A humorous mix of local lore and social notes begins with a quip about a new disease called Phythoca and its bizarre symptoms. The piece then recounts a bevy of hill town anecdotes, from embalming fluid scare to Beaverhead county marriage prospects and a Spring election in Twin Bridges with satire on foxtail grass and cow politics.
John Sutherland suffered a severe finger injury Monday near Dillon when a fractious horse bolted. A rope caught his right hand, nearly severing the second finger, and he was brought to Dr. M A Walker for treatment.
At year start Dillon post office ran $245.95 ahead of the level required for free delivery after the fiscal year ends in July. Postmaster Grace Lamont told the Tribune there is no need for alarm as business continues to rise and the office may reach the $10,000 annual level needed for free delivery.
Prof and Mrs J E Monroe hosted a Tuesday euchre gathering at their South Atlantic home with sandwiches salad and desserts. Tonight another party follows with Misses Poindexter Lamont Flotow Graeter serving guests including H L McCaleb Orr White Dart Walker Hazel baker Simpson Foote Edinger Potts Dorchester Dunning Bishop Carson Monts and Smith Best Callaway Gilbert.
Mrs. Delia Reynolds, prominent ranch woman and horse grower, announces plans to construct a private barn on the Beaverhead valley grounds. The project signals growth in her ranch operations and reflects ongoing development in the region.
Saturday work will start on a 38 by 60 foot barn with stalls for 20 horses and a hay loft. It will be built of sheet steel to be fire proof. George Lovell will occupy the barn until fair time. Several private barns may also be built on the grounds through the summer.
Public notice warns against mercury based catarrh ointments and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It stresses internal use only and urges buyers to ensure genuineness and official testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Dillon Public Library announces evening hours for book distribution from 7 to 9 30 p m on Monday Wednesday and Saturday. It also opens Friday 4 to 6 and Saturday 3 to 6 for distribution. Tuesday and Friday evenings are reserved for readers.
The Beaverhead county commissioners in Dillon Montana order claims must be filed on the regular form from their office and any claim not so presented will be rejected. Dated March 5 1907.
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