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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
11
An era of labor saving devices arrives as long handled mops wringers and dustpans replace kneeling scrubbing. Men and women gain efficiency with modern appliances, freeing hands from dishwater and wash water.
A man named Tindal, noted for trouble, was killed by Matt Kutt, a saloon keeper, at Lion Cay Idaho during an alcohol fueled confrontation as Kutt defended his property. A coroner’s jury ruled the killing self defense. James Kirkpatrick survived a wagon accident on Montana Street, suffering facial bruises and a shock but no serious injuries.
28 Years Ago Tribune April 28 1897 Benjamin Bond county surveyor ran out lines for the Lima cemetery last week Cattlemen plan soon to start stock for the summer range C R Stanchfield bonded a farm known as the extension of the Indian Queen to Farlin Bros Stanchfield Farlin Co expect to begin expensive operations in a few weeks Jimmie Johnson has sold his cattle to Sam Freeman for 19 50 per head
Miss Katherine Leonard and Mr. Lyman H. Bennett of Dillon were married Monday afternoon at St. James Episcopal Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. S. D. Hooker. The notice notes the couple’s Dillon origins and the event date in April 1911.
A son from California arrived last Wednesday. A large barn is being built on the Albers ranch down the valley with Frank Birrer holding the contract.
A quirky city scene reports theatergoers in Berlin eating sandwiches between acts. In Wisconsin Green County farmers advertise Swiss cheese by yodeling on the radio. A Little Russia saying notes a strong man as a haymaker. A cargo of 100 black and silver foxes worth 100000 sails from Prince Edward Island to Oregon. Dorothy Gould, daughter of Princess Vlora, born to a Swiss baron, is announced.
Weekly report from the Beaverhead Abstract Company covering the week ending April 11 1925. Highlights include filings, land records, and updates on titles processed. Notable entities are Beaverhead County records and local landholders.
A long list of land and mining deeds transfers and claims across Dillon Montana including 40 acres to Charles H. Wheat south of Dillon and 80 acres to Jno Peterson in Horse Prairie with various heirs and corporations, and a section on state land lease trespass penalties and enforcement read like a notice column.
In April 1925 Beaver reports growing interest in a May table-setting contest. Initiated three years ago by Mrs Huber the event awards sterling silver prizes for all participants and for first and second place. Home Economics seniors previously qualified to compete.
A Dillon resident James Prelat, harness maker, reports backache from disordered kidneys and night peeing. He credits Doan's Pills from Potts’ Drug Store with complete cure, priced 60 cents. Foster Milling Co, Buffalo, N Y, manufacturer.
A fragmented 1920s style commentary contrasts the old sense of “folks” with modern con games, notes Egypt’s rural majority, cites a 1926 world flight plan by a Dutch aviation instructor, mentions Notre Dame’s pipe organ’s decline, explains “on tick” origins, and records cedar oil use in cigar box production.
The piece questions why the United States sends army polo players abroad with many grooms and ponies, notes a Paris to Rouen aviation prize, and cites Secretary Wilbur seeking a report on aircraft targets. It highlights warship obsolescence, advocates airpower, and recalls John Leinroth's survival after eighty eight operations following a severe wartime injury.
A list of curiosities notes a $1,000,000 royalty for a soft collar inventor. Garlic is used as a tonic for laborers building the Cheops pyramid. Chinese soldiers under General Feng Yu-Hsing receive a Bible and hymnal in their kit. Algerian cork trees are stripped every nine years after age fifteen, yielding about fifteen harvests of one hundred pounds each.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable cough medicine safe for children. It highlights fifty years of sales, claims popularity, and urges avoiding substitutes with Potts the druggist endorsing the product.
An average of ninety four tornadoes occurs annually across the United States, indicating a persistent pattern of tornado activity nationwide. The figure reflects long term climatological estimates used by meteorologists to gauge severe weather risk and preparedness needs.
Before Easter Sunday in Spain many establishments close with Holy Week rites. on Easter afternoon bullfights cafes and theaters draw crowds. In Britain officials estimate two million radio pirates evade license fees. For sale: 160 acres near Apex Montana with water and bottom land at eight dollars per acre.
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