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Governor nominates delegates to Billings good roads convention
Gov Norris names W M Oliver as delegate at large and Dillon locals Alf Decker Martin Sorenson H T Poindexter Clark Anderson Wm Montgomery as county delegates to the upcoming good roads convention in Billings next June. The editorial urges broad support to push a state highway from Havre to Dillon benefiting tourism and regional travel.
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Gov. Norris
Billings
W. M. Oliver
Messrs
Alf. Decker
Armstead
Martin Sorenson
H. T. Poindexter
Clark Anderson
Dillon
Wm. Montgomery
Wisdom
White
Featherly
Farmers’ Association
Beaverhead Club
Board of County Commissioners
Havre
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Salt Lake City
Shaw Warns Dry Farmers to Save Moisture and Wait
Prof Thomas Shaw an expert on dry farming warns dry land settlers to plow land now but not sow this year. He advises conserving moisture for next year's crop by planting winter grain on half the land and reserving the rest for spring planting. He cautions against eastern farming methods in the arid belt to avoid inevitable failure.
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Thomas Shaw
Great Northern Railroad
Shaw
Unclear Reasoning Highlights Fraudulent Methods
fragmentary text hints at criticism of ignorant methods in business practices. The exact event, names, and locations are not provided, leaving the summary to reflect generalized accusation without specific entities or outcomes.
Dillon Hospital Fund Calls For Quick Action
Beaverhead county’s population in the past week was only six at a Butte hospital, underscoring how a Dillon public hospital fund remains incomplete after more than a year. More than $50,000 has been subscribed, with no additional contributions, prompting calls for boosters and residents to finish the fund and establish the hospital.
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Beaverhead County
Butte
Dillon
New Scrap Book Records Every Quarrel in Dillon
A Dillon man keeps a quarrel ledger recording every dispute with his wife and its settlement. No firm has made such a book yet as no size has been agreed upon, with some homes needing a pocket edition and others a volume larger than a Bible for a year.
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Dillon
Public spirited curb and grass improvements praised
Property owners voluntarily extend curbing six feet from the sidewalk edge to create grassed planting space. Trees are planted and property values rise, with the effort costing little and benefiting the city. credit is urged for all who imitate the practice.
Canadians migrate to Montana over land dispute
The dispatch notes thousands cross from Canada to Montana after pledging allegiance to Johnny Bull only to find the land inferior. The writer calls the move a sad but instructive lesson and argues against grieving for those who renounce the United States for limited territory under another flag.
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Montana
Canada
Johnny Bull
Sam
Leadore Standard Debuts in Lemhi County Idaho
The Leadore Standard, Idaho, begins publication in the new town atop the Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad line. Editor L. A. Klinger is an experienced newspaper man expected to run the five column quarto four page issue successfully in its location.
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Leadore
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Lemhi County
Idaho
L. A. Klinger
Standard
Dillon preacher predicts Montana will ban saloons soon
Rev. Van Orsdel warned last Sunday that within five years Montana will give saloon men a rest nights and Sundays whether they want it or not. The remark drew skepticism about his prophetic accuracy for other sections of the state.
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van Orsdel
Dillon
Montana
Editor's Lively Don'ts for Readers in Virginia City
The Virginia City Times editor last week warned readers not to bring worthless clippings to fill the paper. He advised instead to bring something real like a cabbage which he can fill up with. The quip underscores practical contributions over junk.
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The
Virginia City Times
Blizzard Leaves Central States Jeered By Warm Convey
An anecdote notes central states suffered fruit loss from a Sunday blizzard while the author enjoyed 75 degree warmth here. The line suggests sharing the contrast to friends in the region.
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Central States
Dillon’s Arbor Day Tradition Grows With May 10 Event
Dillon observes Arbor Day yearly and invites participation as the town celebrates its ongoing tree planting tradition. The next Arbor Day falls on May 10 with residents urged to plant a few trees.
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Dillon
Night watchman taunts wife with comet tale
A wary joke about a man who stays up all night watching for a comet and confesses to his wife that he has been observing. The quip implies that with his wife’s help and a rolling pin he might scout a flock of comets, inviting little sympathy.
Portable automobile garages urged by readers
Readers complain about cars bought and sold quickly by unscrupulous sellers and suggest a company begin manufacturing portable automobile garages to aid owners in protecting their investments.
Divorces Granted Across United States Last Year
A report notes around 180000 divorces granted nationwide in the past year ending with a focus on rising cases and trends amid shifting social norms. The figures reflect broad regional variations and ongoing legal processes across states.
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United States
Igly
Salmon Banquet Sparks Local Option in Lemhi County
The Salmons seem set to bring gold spike preparation for May 18 and future serves at the banquet as Lemhi county adopts a local option. One man reflects on boyhood swim spots and recalls his grandmother’s name amid the warm spell.
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Lemhi
Weather Angles Favor Rain Over Drought for Farmers
Readable fragments show farmers and others hoping for rainfall amid dry conditions as local church choirs sing about blessings. The text contrasts spiritual and agricultural desires for rain during the present write-up.
Hogs Back to Farming as Prices Fall Share Lead
With hogs at twenty five cents a pound many people quit hog raising for growing them. The city water stays stirred up over Dillon's wetness in early April. The public hospital fund advances slowly though not as slow as a comet's tail. The automobile bug lingers with the railroad bug in Southwestern Montana. Beaverhead valley spud grower could benefit from the Oregon Short Line cash prize contest.
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Dillon
Beaverhead Valley
Oregon
Night owls witness two comets as others miss them
The Anaconda Standard notes some readers rise at four in the morning to watch a comet, while others miss it or see two comets depending on timing and view. Observers report varying visibility and experiences during the predawn sky event.
Quotations and quips from Montana papers
A collection of brief maxims and witticisms from Montana newspapers. The items include reflections on effort, luck, language, and civic life attributed to the Bozeman Republican Courier Virginia City Madisonian Butte Miner White Sulphur Springs Republican Forsyth Times Journal and Kalispell Bee.
Dillon Man Marries Genevieve Schmidt in Butte
Thomas Taylor, a Dillon native and successful businessman, wed Genevieve Schmidt at the bride’s parents home in Butte last Wednesday. The couple plan to reside in Bozeman and begin married life with wishes from family and friends.
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Genevieve Schmidt
Butte
Tripune
Taylor Thomas
Dillon
Charles Schmidt
Taylor
Bozeman
Mr. Taylor
John Taylor
the Tribune
Shaping Up for Ball Season at Dillon
Ed Farnsworth will manage the Dillon Independent and is negotiating with two ace pitchers likely to sign soon. Opening game at the fairgrounds on Decoration Day May 29 pits Dillon against Butte’s top team. A May 18 benefit ball features Scenic and Dox orchestras for the club’s fundraiser.
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Ed. Farnsworth
Dillon
the Tribune
Fairgrounds
Butte
Baseball Aggregation
Dox
Rail line deals fuel Northwest railroad expansion rumors
Chicago reports that William A. Clark and James J. Hill are aligning to back Gilmore & Pittsburg and the North Coast line to seize tonnage in Washington Idaho Montana and California. Clark allegedly funds 15 million to gain terminals as Spokane promoter Robert Strahorn advances the project.
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North Coast Line
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Chicago
William A. Clark
United States
Montana
James J. Hill
Washington
Idaho
California
Record-Herald Today
Clark
Northwest
Senator Clark
Mr. Hill
Robert Strahorn
Spokane
Gilmore Road
Salmon River Canyon
Lewiston
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
North Coast Road
Montana Senator Clarence Tooley Weds Miss Harriet Waldorf
Helena Record reports the marriage of Clarence Tooley, state senator from Meagher County, to Harriet E. Waldorf, a Dillon native and noted young woman. The brief item notes Tooley as a prominent Montanan and capitalist in the state.
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Helena
Dillon
Clarence Tooley
Meagher Coney
Sister of Beaverhead business figure tied to Lima
A fragment notes a woman identified as sister to A F Waldorf a prominent Beaverhead County businessman formerly of Dillon now in Lima and mentions their mother and a relocation or home change.
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Beaverhead County
A. F. Waldorf
Dillon
Lima
Plating Leadore town to begin this week
Surveyor McClung reports surveying and platting of Leadore will start early in the week. The townsite sits on former government land, which has hindered earlier development. Leadore is expected to become the county's second largest town and a regional metropolis in years to come.
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McClung
Recorder
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