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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
9
The article lauds Coolidge's readiness and record from Massachusetts, noting his decisive action during the Boston police strike when martial law was declared. It highlights his clean personal and political record and his seamless transition from Harding era work.
A recent windstorm toppled a dead tree on a prominent corner and the top rests on a house roof. The Tribune declines to arbitrate the duty dispute but calls for a patriotic citizen to volunteer as mediator in resolving who should remove the fallen timber.
A man from the Big Hole recalls past severe winters while neighbors complain of continuing cold. Jim Wischard, an elderly local, remarks he has seen more than a thousand winters like this before.
City of Dillon declares Friday August 10 1923 a day of mourning and prayer following a president’s death. Citizens urged to worship at their churches then join a 1 30 p m community service at the Oregon Short Line station. City offices to close 1 30 to 3 p m and stores to shut during that period.
Rotary club weighs how to create a payroll locally as Petaluma, California demonstrates. Five Swiss operate a George Ditty ranch cream and cheese venture while Beaverhead Dairy Products near Glen runs a butter factory. Mrs Sorenson and her daughters deliver milk and cream. Petaluma built a network with an egg plant employing over 200 and shipping sixteen thousand baby chicks daily, fueling an eight mile radius poultry economy worth about eighteen million dollars. Dillon could mimic this by developing surrounding farming to foster local factories and payrolls.
The Rodeo in Dillon, set for September 6 7 and 8, promises to be the biggest yet. Under the same management as the Fourth of July show it draws Beaverhead and surrounding counties including Lima Dell Wisdom Jackson Grant Armstead Apex Glen Wise River and more for a county celebration. It will be a lively vacation break with families ready to enjoy the fun. Let her buck.
In Shelby a recent run of seven oil well completions produced six strongers, raising the total number of producers to ninety nine.
The First Presbyterian Church held memorial services with a full program including hymns readings and an address titled The Man Warren Gamaliel Harding. Rev Philip J May presided and The Star Spangled Banner and America were sung. A later St Rose Catholic Church service followed with a eulogy and prayers for civil authorities.
The Dillon Rotary Club heard Hon Frank Eliel deliver a noon address mourning President Warren G Harding. Eliel recalled Harding’s rise from obscurity to leadership and praised Rotary spirit of service. He noted Harding’s gentle honesty and broad understanding, and reflected on his unfinished work and legacy. Mr and Mrs J E Monroe and others visited Armstead friends Sunday afternoon.
The Great Falls Edwards oil and gas well reports a daily gas flow of three million cubic feet, highlighting strong production. Operators emphasize steady output and potential for expansion as drilling activity continues in the field.
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