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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
4
Letters for the editorial department should be addressed to Editor TRIBUNE. The notice directs readers to send manuscripts and correspondence to the editor for consideration.
Beaverhead valley beet growers and locals urged to attend a Monday meeting with Helena visitors led by Mr. Penwell who back beet culture and a large beet sugar factory. The event promises regional economic impact through irrigation land value and population growth. A four week countdown begins to the Beaverhead County Fair opening at Dillon's new fair grounds with high hopes for success.
Dillon notes point to Lee Mantle of Butte or Judge Cheadle of Lewistown as likely Republican nominees for governor. Mantle praised for frontier service and leadership, with Beaverhead voters tipped to back him. Also reports alleged sheriff misconduct with a young girl. if proven, calls for accountability.
The Dillon Beaverhead valley boasts ideal year round weather with record heat elsewhere in Montana. Old Madison County leads in gold production for the state at $59,752.45 last month while Dillon pursues rail, dam, beet factory, depot, mining, fair, and real estate growth plans.
Prof. L R Foote tours Beaverhead County urging residents to support the schools agricultural curriculum. He emphasizes stock judging grain and hay methods yielding high yields, noting the program is unique in the state. Also mentions auto brake failures and ship air safety compared to the old one horse shay.
Judge Callaway urged defendants in criminal actions to plead not guilty when guilty and face trial costs. He warned that those proven guilty and sentenced to the court will receive all that is coming to them, a stance he says will curb district court expenses.
The article notes Judge Taft and Bryan may use canned speeches to reach the public. It argues the method is beneath a presidential candidate and looks cheap, though some may approve it.
A Montana case shows a sailor with a clean record succumbing to rot gut liquor. The incident highlights the risk of alcohol compromising a navy career and sobriety expectations.
A first class county fair and a two hundred fifty person carnival company will create Dillon’s largest three day attraction. Many county residents aim to experience all the event has to offer and will attend.
Governor Norris joined the Eagles in Helena this week and observers wonder if the appearance will boost morale and strengthen his campaign.
The remark questions who would refuse to speak into an early phonograph or similar device for a payment of five hundred for three minutes. It reflects a curious stance on recording technology and monetary incentive.
The message notes five weeks remain until the county fair ends and mentions studying tickets starting within six weeks. It also references candidates holding on to small sums labeled pin money, implying local money concerns around the election period.
A collection of sharp quotations from multiple newspapers criticizing political figures and tactics. The remarks mock Bryan Taft Hearst and others while commenting on brains surgery punishment popularity appearance and honesty in public life.
Over the past week county officers in Deer Lodge County appear to be moving in a new direction. The changes suggest an overhaul of procedures and leadership approaches within the county government.
About one hundred fifty local view cards available for purchase at 25 cents a dozen. Call and see them at 2011 Tribune Book Store.
Professor J E Monroe reports July in Dillon shows a July hottest 90 degrees on the 12th and 31st with a mean of 65.3 degrees. Precipitation totaled .48 inches with 22 clear days and 2 cloudy days. Thunderstorms occurred on the 15th 21st 22nd and 28th and southwest winds prevailed.
A well known Dillon man revealed a piece of copper ore from a ledge he discovered within six miles of the city to TrisuanE men. The ore sample has been shown to several mining men.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease, with a Toledo, Ohio address for F. J. Cheney & Co. It guarantees results and offers $100 for any failure, urging readers to request circulars and buy through local druggists. The text includes mention of internal dosing and accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Official notice from Beaverhead County Commissioners at Dillon dated March 5 1907 requires all supplies to be ordered on regular forms from the office. Claims not properly ordered will be rejected. Dated at Dillon Montana. Also lists officials E R Ackley and H G Rodgers with offices in Dillon.
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.