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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
4
A notice announces a position for a foreign advertising representative with The American Press Association, detailing a three month term and duties for promoting and selling advertising space to international clients.
The entry indicates mail matter entered at the Dillon post office for transmission through the mails as second class. This marks the classification used for certain periodicals and non first class communications under postal rules.
Dr Frank Crane discusses Bishop Edwin Du Bose urging unity in the Methodist Episcopal Church South after a recent vote delays unification. He argues divisions are mostly over dead issues and denominations share similar doctrine and morals despite machinery and labels.
A reflective piece on civility and tolerance urging readers to assess their own openness. It contrasts tolerant listening with harmful prejudice and notes that younger minds are often less tolerant while aging minds may become more receptive. It ends with a call to listen well and stay civilized.
GM sold 840481 cars in the first half of 1927, up from 620190 in 1926 and 396360 in 1925. Ford promises a strong autumn with a new car as it argues 2,000,000 annual additions are possible, while families move toward two cars per household and four million vehicles yearly may be absorbed with effective advertising.
Donald Woodward in Leroy New York tests a plow that uses 108000 volts to kill weeds and renew soil fertility. Inventor Hamilton L Roe from Pittsburgh says electricity from a tractor drives steel blades into the earth. Buckwheat in treated plots germinated in 80 hours and grew twice as tall as in unfertilized plots, suggesting farmers may reduce weed problems and boost yields with this method.
The article notes public education costs two billion dollars annually, about one fourth of total public spending, equaling less than $20 per person per year and less than half the amount spent on cigarettes. It argues people prioritize education and will spend more when they value it.
The piece criticizes Vienna’s policy offering free baby outfits to new citizens mothers, labeling it socialistic. It argues that public education and higher wages enable progress without socialism, warning against expanding state aid and affordability pressures.
Rev Dr Stetson of Trinity Church warns modern unions mirror Soviet divorce practices and fears polygamy legality. he contrasts with scientists who warn loss of sex appeal could end procreation. He questions what attraction first joined Adam and Eve.
Albert Rogell director of The Unknown Cavalier loses sunglasses in Death Valley while scouting locations. A week later a cigar box with his glasses arrives by special delivery, and the box is returned with its contents unchanged. The film stars Ken Maynard with Kathleen Torrence and a supporting cast.
Notice states examinations for eighth grade will be held Thursday August 25 and Friday August 26 at the Dillon courthouse.
The Tuesday assembly featured a music program led by Miss Vivian Robe and Ralph McFadden. Performances included Dancers, Song of the Volga Boatmen, A Night Song, Rosamunde, Prelude in G Minor, Sleepy Hollow Tune, and Four Leaf Clover. Dr. Caroline Hedger of the McCormick Foundation spoke on cooperation between parents and teachers in a positive health program for public school children.
The program next week will feature Chancellor M A Brannon delivering an address and Supt Charles Henry presenting a brief overview of the educational bill in Congress. The bill was a principal topic at the recent National Education Association meeting in Seattle.
The faculty picnic is scheduled for Thursday evening August 4. It will probably be held in the canyon above Argenta as the gathering site.
Hazel Lowry of the class of 1923 is visiting her sister Anna Lowry a student at the Normal college Mrs Steele resides in Casper Wyoming
The cast practices for the three act senior play Ann set in London. The heroine is an American girl who works as a journalist and the show opens Friday night August 12.
The sewing class, under the direction of Miss Florence Lewis, had a productive session with instruction on practical stitching and finishing techniques.
Salt Lake City broker Leo V Scott of Smith Realty visited Dillon with land buyers to inspect Big Hole Basin in Beaverhead County. Scott plans another group next week as hay harvest and rising stacks showcase ranch land value appealing to settlers in the region.
The article notes the growth of loan funds at Normal College including the B F White loan fund open to all classes and the Rotana loan fund created by the Rotana club of Butte. Administrators report strong repayment, with eight years of on time payments and no losses.
Miss Alma Trollinger Miss Ruth Wolfe and Rev R O Shannon left Tuesday for Temple Hills 85 miles south of Livingston to attend the Baptist assembly as Dillon church delegates. They expect to be away about 12 days.
Ernest E. Loft, pastor, announces no services during the month of August at the First Presbyterian Church.
The Christian Science Society on Sebhree Street holds services every Sunday evening at 8 o'clock and invites the public to attend.
The Rose Catholic Church lists Masses on Sundays at 8 and 10 30 a m with an 7 30 p m evening service Weekday Mass at 8 a m Confessions Saturday afternoon 3 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m First Friday Mass at 6 30 p m Pastor F X Leschner oversees the parish
Corner of Glendale and Dakota Sunday school at 10 30 a m Primary association meets Wednesdays at 3 45 p m Occasional services Harold M Warner superintendent 823 South Washington Street Local church notices and contact details for church programs and location.
The Methodist Church schedule lists 10:00 church school with the parable of The Last Judgment in the Normal class. 11:00 morning worship with a sermon titled The Rich Poor Man. 7:00 Epworth League. 8:00 union services at the Baptist church led by H. B. Ricketts.
Sunday school at 10 each Sunday. Next Sunday morning union services at the Methodist church and in the evening at the Baptist church. Rev Ricketts to preach at both. Miss Marjorie Williams to preside at the piano in Miss Ruth Wolfe’s absence attending assembly.
Mrs. E L Norris and Mr and Mrs Hugh Dart left Monday morning for their Great Falls home after spending a week in Dillon.
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