This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1923
Page
10
Local notices report various movements and visits around Dillon Idaho and Argenta. Residents like Rev Father Leschner and Rev Father Clifford travel to nearby towns while locals take trips to Butte Bozeman Helena Boulder and Seattle. Shoppers and workers attend errands, repairs and deliveries and small ads list items for sale including furniture and a typewriter.
Mr and Mrs Robert Barrett and their son Jack depart for an extended auto tour. After a few days in Bozeman they will visit Yellowstone and Glacier National parks before returning home.
Rev. George MacDougall of Lewistown journeying to Arco Idaho where he has been engaged as pastor stopped in Dillon Wednesday night with a companion. They are traveling by motor and will tour Yellowstone Park on the way.
Dr and Mrs Frank McAtee and their son Frank and daughter Margaret motored to our city from Twin Falls Idaho earlier this week to spend several days with Mrs Gleed’s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Gleed Sr
The article lauds Warren G. Harding as a cooperative leader akin to Taft and McKinley, noting his habit of seeking advice and granting requests. It predicts his strong party support and a likely easy re election, though with possible protests that historical revision may alter the view of his presidency.
A Salmon Idaho phone message reported all local stores closed for the day due to the death of an individual referenced as hepre 3 SATE CRUE. The notice notes a citywide business shutdown, with no further details on the deceased or the impact on services.
John Hill recalls the late John Yank of Swamp Creek who devised a self buster method to tame bucking horses. Yank built a chute pen, led a gentle workhorse behind the wild horse, and used a rope to release the cayuse. The bucker’s reaction supposedly drew the rear end down, allowing Yank to saddle and restrain it.
Helena Montana July 2 The Montana Railroad Commission reports a Sept 13 hearing date set by the Interstate Commerce Commission for the case against interstate roads operating in Montana. The commission seeks reductions on wheat and other grain rates. the original May date was postponed.
A Washington dispatch reports Montana stands third in US wool production with 18,295,000 pounds for the year. The national clip totals 228,031,000 pounds, with states listed in order above ten million pounds each.
A 1923 or earlier editorial attacks Albert Fall for anti conservation policy. It cites 1911 pelagic sealing limits raising Pribilof Island fur seals from under 100000 to over 600000 with nearly 40000 furs valued above 1.5 million dollars. It argues profits fund the treasury and urges treaty renewal with England Japan and Russia before 1924. August Sunset.
Montana farmers borrowed 20 661 390 dollars from the Federal Land Banks and joint stock land banks at low interest. The total is a solid start but far from covering all needs.
Miss Reba Quinn proprietor of the Elite Millinery shop travels to San Francisco for a vacation. Mrs Leimert takes charge of the shop during her absence.
The Presbyterian church choir directed by Miss Mina Bennett with Miss Grace Little violinist presents an 8 pm Sunday program. It features organ preludes, anthems by Nevin and Hadley, solos by Miss Bishop and Mrs May, a soprano solo by Mrs May, violin solos, and hymns with readings by Rev. Philip J. May.
W. D. Ross, recently convalescent from illness and surgery, has improved enough to leave the hospital and be moved to the Andr us hotel. He rapidly gains strength and is reportedly gaining about a pound daily while cared for by his sister Mrs. Margaret J. Roode of Argenta.
The county expects about 200000 tons of hay stacked rapidly with favorable conditions. In two to three weeks haying will end and the grain harvest begin. The year promises excellent yields and, if prices hold, Yeaverhead may have a great year.
Frank Beeher of Reichle is seen transacting business in the city today, confirming local activity by a resident.
The 1923 Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus arrives in Dillon for an afternoon show and an 11 a.m. grand street parade on Sunday August 12. The program blends color music and action with two and a half hours of entertainment featuring top animal acts and international stars including Australian Woodchoppers and four troupes of Chinese performers.
The second monthly band benefit dance at Dillmont park Saturday evening drew a fair crowd despite many residents leaving for fishing streams. Music was provided by the Synco phore orchestra.
A 1920s advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets to ease indigestion and biliousness with coated tongue bad breath sour stomach and cramps. It warns against substitutes and urges sticking with Foley’s as advised by Potts the druggist.
Dillon families and individuals joined the Elks picnic at Pipestone last Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Magnus Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Waldorf and family Mr. and Mrs. Dick Cosgrove and son Walton Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Sullivan and Miss Kate Sullivan Harry Andrus Jr. and Otto Galloway.
Purse found between Dillon and Dillmont Park with notice to owner to identify and pay for advertisement. Inquire Hansen Stage and Livery Co., 212 North Montana Street. Also mentions Chick feed ground bone egg mash oyster shells and drinking fountains at Tattersally Adv 19-tf.
I am ending all business in Dillon before moving to Washington D C. All accounts due must be paid by cash or bankable note before August 1. I can treat only a limited number of patients, so early appointments are necessary. DR R R RATHBONE 26 1f
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.