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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
7
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The article reports Montana watching California oil producers protest government action delaying leasing bills into 1919. Claimants with flowing wells face one eighth royalty and two year development limits while Congress postpones final decisions, slowing regional oil growth and investment.
Knowledge is power and advertising pays. The business man should learn how to advertise effectively not themselves. Times changed and many buyers are influenced by catalogues and pricing. Retail dealers must advertise wares and prices with informative, well written ads.
The Butte Post argues for a steady oil supply to fuel steam warships and avoid government delays. It notes Montana’s oil potential rivaling Wyoming and Canada, while stressing oil must be extracted now to benefit the nation rather than await future generations.
The banks announce lending at five percent with four and a half percent borrowing cost. If deficits occur the federal treasury will cover them. The South showed weak response to the public offering, with only $410 of $750,000 capital subscribed in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida.
The piece notes widespread American flag displays and a strong sense of patriotism nationwide, with citizens showing unity and pride during moments of national significance.
The Montana State Council of Defense named by Governor Stewart has begun mobilizing state industries to boost crop acreage and yields as part of the wartime program. The defense effort seeks financing for farmers, with messages showing assurances of strong support and coordinated action across counties and institutions.
George Flynn a 17 year old Dillon recruit died at the Valier Montana training camp with military honors. His funeral was in Dell Montana with Dillon soldiers as pallbearers. He was son of Charles Flynn of Glenns Ferry Idaho and nephew of Mrs Clay Patterson of Dell. The group accompanying his body from Valier to Dell included Lonny Linson Emmett Drummey Jesse Gray John T Ross Charles Teers Henry Wyatt and Geo Baker.
In Beaverhead Montana two major ranch transactions were completed. The Hughes Ranch Company bought the Blair ranch on Horse Prairie, 2320 deeded acres plus 960 leased, with cattle, horses, and a large herd, for just over 100000 dollars. George P. Hughes and A. P. Hughes lead the firm, with B. L. Clegg to manage. The Woods Livestock Company purchased the Phillips ranch of 680 acres seven miles from Dillon, adjoining the buyer’s main holdings, for 25000 dollars and noting its hay and grain output.
The text explains eligibility for additional entries under stock raising homestead provisions. It covers spouses, widows, and heirs living on original tracts, designation timing, and how ownership of land outside homestead affects privileges. It notes prior settlement rights and preferential rights preserved by law, and residency requirements for additional entries under the act.
Mrs Martha Bond wife of Benjamin Bond long respected Dillon resident died at the family home on Kentucky avenue at midnight Sunday after years of poor health Her funeral was held Tuesday at three o clock from the family residence Rev H G Humphrey officiated and interment followed in Mountain View cemetery She was born August 24 1839 in Burlington Iowa married in 1868 and survived by seven of eight children and her husband A Christian homemaker she will be deeply missed by a wide circle of friends remarks Herman Maedlester with local notes on stock raising and mining filings and water appropriation notes
A list of warranty deeds, quitclaims, and homestead filings records transfers in Big Hole basin, Dillon, Apex, Reservoir Creek, Evergreen Farm, Thompson's addition, and surrounding areas. Notable entries include Gist to Gist for 400 acres, Conger to Gist Gift for 320 acres, and Bannack Gold Mining Company land deal. Prices range from $1 to $3,200 with multiple 10 dollar consideration deeds.
Dates for the Teachers examinations changed to Friday and Saturday April 27th and 28th Those seeking professional and first grade certificates should report Thursday April 26th
Listings describe multiple ranch properties around Dillon Montana offering cattle or sheep stock potential. Ranges include 876 acre Hazelbaker holdings, 440 and 600 acre open range ranches, 960 and 1027 acre sheep or cattle tracts, plus 3000 acre irrigated units with 1400 dry land. Prices and terms negotiable with water rights and improvements noted.
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