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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
7
Subscription rates listed for advance and home print. Postal details show Dillon post office handling second class mail. Notices of church festivals fairs dances concerts supper etc charged five cents per line. obituaries and card of thanks also five cents per line. All ad notices and business orders addressed to Tribune Publishing Co.
Notice states the Tribune Puisa Ma Co will not be responsible for debts contracted by employees except when orders signed by the manager are given. The editor requests correspondence be directed to Editor Tribune.
A historical discussion contrasts paranoid spy scares with government efforts to shield military secrets. It cites Wilson on Prussian autocracy exploiting spies before and during the war, noting Germany’s extensive espionage network and its reach into American offices and communities.
The text argues German espionage threats require leak proof safeguards and strong government measures, and warns spies will persist until war ends. It also urges federal action to unlock oil reserves in California to avert a national disaster, noting production lags and rising fuel costs.
Mrs A W Wilson of Jackson and Alois Fassler of Melrose visited Dillon. Mr and Mrs Del Gordon of Armstead were in town with others. E B Roe of Bedrock in town. Dr Rathbone’s office closed in August. George Ditty came from Sweetwater ranch. Charles Perry of Armstead in town. Brenner and family visited Dillon. Mrs Comfort of Twin Bridges stayed with Mrs A L Anderson. Lost suitcase with infant wardrobe between Dillon and Cottonwood Ranch. Carrie Call-Black of Pueblo guests at John F Bishophone. Harold Fuqua and Joneses from near Twin Bridges in town. Thompson family of Twin Bridges visiting at John Bishop home. Philip Kuriss of Broadview visiting sister Mrs Glenn Squires. Burns arrested for grand larceny. watch stolen from Ericson. Grasshopper worker injured on hay boat. Dr Poindexter, London war hospital veteran, returning to the U S. Geo Roberts of Jackson on Dillon business. Mrs Ben Hummelb visiting Jackson. R C Peterson of Haslowtown joins Hazelbaker Realty. Tom Craver of Medicine Lodge Valley and Freeman family in Dillon. Edith Smith of Mooseman travels to Seattle via Butte. WANTED news of Charles M Cook missing since Aug 4. notify Mrs Cook at Metlen Hotel.
The Bflins Gazette questions the Times remark about correcting any injustice from state quota misestimates. It notes the overestimates were in the north and the underestimates in the south, asking who doubts the statement if any exists.
Fred McBrie, a repairman formerly with National Cash Registers, stays at the Holcomb House for a few days and offers cleaning, oiling, and adjustment services on site. He promises expert service and practical maintenance for register mechanisms.
Historic ad touts a 100 dollar reward for incurable catarrh and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures via blood purification. It cites 35 years of use, promises general health improvement, testimonials, and distribution by J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio with widespread drugstore availability.
Montana schools report strong summer interest as new students prepare to join the University of Montana system. War conditions lessen impact on enrollment. all institutions anticipate steady or rising attendance with heightened public support for state education.
Dr Rathbone and family with Mr and Mrs Yeaman took a motor trip to Gibbonsville and Salmon returning Tuesday from Dillon last Thursday. The Rathbones and Mr and Mrs Fulton departed today by auto for Helena.
President J E Monroe reports a table from the U S Weather Bureau showing July weather as unusual only in lack of moisture. Heat and drought dominate, but records indicate July precipitation is unusually light only once in twenty years, January 1910 being lighter.
A liberal reward is offered for the small brown collie with black facial stripes that escaped a freight car last November. The dog was seen at the Arstead depot on Tuesday July 24 in the company of two boys aged about 10 and 12. For information contact WM Leesh.
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