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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
5
Simpson notes severe drought in their country requiring a pick ax to break ground. The remark highlights the arid conditions and water scarcity impacting daily life.
Banquet advertisement notes Tanai Book Store has birthday candles and holders in all wanted shades and always in stock. The ad emphasizes varieties available for gatherings and celebrations with convenient options for purchase.
A humorous Perkins quip notes the region is very dry with residents joking that all their boys carry drinking water for the fish. The comment highlights drought conditions and local humor in the face of scarcity.
In a recent incident Pete Ralston angered Mame Dunkin badly enough that she cried on his shoulder, signaling a volatile interaction captured in reports from the night. The episode highlights personal conflict between the two figures.
Decker notes life on the Ark was rough while Sampson questions his knowledge. Decker jokes about having only two pairs of pants as the exchange highlights shipboard frictions and morale during the voyage.
Column by Blonde Bess features humor on virtue and sin in fashion. She jokes that one virtue may cover many sins, then shifts to a playful jab about bathing suits and strangers.
Mrs Ellen Reighard of South Fork Pa reports multiple kidney aches eased by Foley Pills. The ad promotes Foley Pills as a diuretic that flushes and cleanses the kidneys. A Potts druggist endorses the product in the same notice.
A humorous exchange features a tourist boasting of buying the Statue of Liberty for 500 and the Brooklyn Bridge for 1000, while admitting he has no money to pay for either, prompting laughs about impossible purchases.
A lecturer proclaims no loss in life as something drops another takes its place. A vocal bear interjects asking about pet petticoats in a playful exchange. The dialogue blends philosophical musing with humor.
A mother questions her daughter about Mr. Watkins and his work as a cubist artist, reacting to rumors of a rough lifestyle. The dialogue hints at conflict between artistic reputation and social expectations.
A playful exchange shows He describing a night trek as darkness falls and She teasing him about window peeping, highlighting lighthearted rural humor and romantic banter.
A newspaper quip contrasts science’s promise of longer lifespans with a skeptical bootlegger’s reply. The exchange hints at public fascination with advancing science amid Prohibition era chatter.
A husband jokes to his wife that years have flown by and he has not deceived her, while she replies she hasn’t found him deceitful though she knows he tried. The exchange reflects affectionate humor in domestic life.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at a wife asking about her husband and a man’s philanthropic nature. The banter plays on social expectations and humor about wealth and virtue.
The Belt Ed Peterson ranch spanning 320 acres changed hands for 45000 dollars. Montana wheat prospects estimate 43891000 bushels, up 3000000 from 1924. Broadus offers solid chances for a practical miller with address listed for inquiries.
Public notice from the Interior Department Great Falls Montana dated July 30 1925 lists multiple Dillon Montana residents Nora Reed and John Stocker with original stock raising and homestead entries. It states filings for three year proofs to establish land claims before U S commissioners in Dillon with witnesses named. Other entries include James D Berry and witnesses Ernest O Selway Frank Schulz Bert Lawrence Otis D Bullis.
Notice in the Department of the Interior U S Land Office Great Falls Montana that William G Duckworth of Alder Montana and Otto Pahnish Smith Paddock Jud son Dickson Ross F Nay of Bannack Montana have filed intent to make three year proofs to establish claims on land described in sections 25 township 9 South range 5 West Principal Meridian before F A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner at Dillon September 15 1925. Also notice that ranges 12 West Principal Montana Meridian has Mon tana land holder filed intent to make three year proof before F A Hazelbaker at Dixon Montana September 28 1925. Witnesses named Jack Maguire H F Gilbert Leo Gilligan Stephen Williams all of Alder Montana.
Notice is hereby given that Tandy W. Martin of Dillon Montana filed for homestead entries dating from 1920 and 1922 with various G F and Helena numbers. The District Court Clerk will adjudicate on August 20, 1925 in Dillon. Names listed include David B Vail Fredrick J Crampton John H Coppin and Leo I Talent all of Dillon. W E Bennett.
James Peterson sues Frances Peterson in district court seeking a divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty lasting over a year. Summons served July 23, 1925, with 20 days to answer before default judgment.
Department of the Interior notices that J Earl Goyer of Bannack Montana, holder of a 1922 homestead entry for land described in multiple sections in township 6 south to 7 south ranges 11 and 12 west, will prove claim before Fred Rife Dillon Montana on September 3 1925. Names Napoleon Goyer Guy E Gray George Gauthier William Jacobson and others listed.
In Beaverr Bea Ruby Smith sues Gerald Smith in Montana Fifth Judicial District Bea County for divorce on non support and desertion grounds. Defendant must answer within twenty days of service or default judgment will be entered. Clerk C. W. Robison Court seal dated July 10, 1925.
Rosa Coyle sues Virgil Coyle for a fault to answer and requests judgment as asked in the complaint. Clerk C. W. Robison notes the court seal and file reference 28-32.
Land Office at Great Falls Montana. Helen L. Regan formerly Clark of Dillon Montana has filed notice of intention to make three year above described entries under the 1916 act. Location includes F12S5Wih SWYSE% Lot 2 section 20 township 7S6W and Lot 1 NW%4SI% section 20 township 7S6W Montana meridian. Notice to be filed before Fred Rife Dillon on August 22 1926. James H Bray David Sullivan George Olson and John F Regan co defenders from Dillon Montana. W E Bennett.
In Lea County Montana State Bank of Dillon sues B L Skalitzky for 1068 on a promissory note. The summons orders appearance within twenty days and warns of default judgment. Case seeks judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
The document records payments on June 8, 1924 of 175.00 and May 11, 1925 of 226.05 toward a plaintiff's claim. It references the complaint and bears the seal of the court, dated July 16, 1925, with John Collins as attorney for the plaintiff in Dillon Montana.
Mate Rebich of Dillon Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a claim to land described in an Additional Homestead Entry Act 12 29 1916 G F No 062882 Helena No 022510 for EAE WYNEX NWXESEY N%SW4 SYNW% section 20 NEW NEY section 29 township 8 south range 10 west principal meridian. Proof before Fred Rife Clerk Dillon Montana on September 18 1925. Witnesses Daniel I Mooney Clarence Anderson Joseph Mautz George Butala.
Malvina Waggoner of Washington D C filed in Great Falls Montana on July 17 1925 to select land under the 1925 act SW1 44M section 12 township 7 south range 15 west PM. Objectors must file protest affidavits by August 81 1925.
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