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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
4
The Dillon Tribune notes its weekly publication schedule and advertising affiliations with FE E Foote Dillon Montana and the American Press Association.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate mail conveyed through the Dillon post office for transmission by second class mail. The terse entry references postoffice, transmission, and class designation without full context.
An analysis of why President Coolidge might run or not run for a third term argues the president signed against a Roosevelt third term and could be influenced by big business. It suggests Coolidge may be reluctant yet could be nominated if presented at the convention. If blocked the party might turn to Hughes Hoover or Lowden.
Dr. Frank Crane reflects on Midwest perception as banality and wit with praise for its wartime heroes like Pershing Grant and Lincoln. He notes regional stereotypes and argues merit can come from any country, praising Midwest resilience and culture.
Professor James Kennell of New York University notes that scientists take water for granted and compares its active constituents to oxygen. He warns that if air’s hydrogen replaced oxygen fires would be fought differently and fireproofing would rely on paraffine. He describes water as a tiny solar system within each molecule, with hydrogen and oxygen atoms housing vast inner distances.
A reflective passage notes atoms, nuclei, and electrons powering existence. It questions what electricity and consciousness are and wonders about immortality and unknowns. Despite uncertainty, it asserts that a little knowledge suffices to get along.
A U S Bureau of Education bulletin reports 281 cities with 10 000 plus population built 724 new schools in 1924 26 costing 339 519 per building on average and totals of 245 811 715 for all. Despite activity, 67 elementary and 19 high schools still used part time due to inadequate facilities with racial disparities noted in Washington schools.
The article notes a shift toward chicken in New York menus with poultry shipments rising to two thousand carloads annually and sixty million dollars in yearly sales. Poultry farmers seek tariff protection amid foreign competition from Argentina Mexico and Cuba while petitions push for higher tariff rates to safeguard the industry.
The Boy Scouts of Custer South Dakota presented a 10 gallon hat and chaps to the president after a ceremony on the state lodge grass. Each scout contributed savings toward the gift, a gesture the crowd saw as a sign of appreciation from the young scouts and a moment of human connection with the leader.
Republican leaders mull vice presidential prospects while General Dawes contemplates a possible run for reelection in 1928. He arrived in Chicago after a southern trip and said he was undecided about announcing on Coolidge or another ticket.
The Tribune recalls a 31 year old Aug 14 1896 event where a woman nicknamed Calamity rode a bald faced cayuse for about 40 jumps without reins. A 20 resident group plans a six week trip to Geyserland, weather permitting, while street traffic paused for a game of one old cat near the depot.
Looking backward forty one years to August 14 1886 the Tribune notes a subscription cut to 2 50 a year paid in advance. It laments Dillon’s eight month school year and urges voters to back a special tax for year round schooling next Saturday.
The Drummey family of South Atlantic street held a large reunion to mark W F and Mrs Drummey s 50th anniversary. Out of town relatives joined friends for a morning ceremony at their home then a Country Inn breakfast. Open house, an open air concert, and a high school gym dance followed with local and visiting guests in attendance.
Miss Alice Hazelton Keith daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Keith and Theodore F McFadden a Dillon attorney wed at St Rose Church. Rev F N Leschner officiated with Miss Vernadel Keith as maid of honor and T E Gilbert as best man. After a breakfast at Mrs J B Noltz home the couple planned a Dillon residence and a Yellowstone and Black Hills motor trip.
Miss Ruth Taylor and Miss Edith Evans of San Diego California returned home after a summer stay with Miss Taylor's aunt Mrs E O Selway. They spent a week at the Selway ranch and toured Montana to see key points of interest. Miss Evans visited Montana for the first time and Miss Taylor formerly lived in Dillon.
About 75 Dillon residents drove to the Clark Anderson ranch last Monday evening for a Presbyterian church Manse society picnic. Entertainment included a water mellow race won by A. T. Peterson principal of the high school.
A notice states that no services were performed or rendered during August. No additional context or entities are provided in the readable text.
The society invites the public to attend Sunday evening services at 8 o'clock on Sebree Street, with regular gatherings each week in a cordial, welcoming atmosphere.
St Rose Catholic Church announces Sunday masses at 8 and 10:30 with an evening service at 7 30. Weekday mass at 8. Confessions Saturday afternoon from 8 to 5 and 7 to 9. First Friday mass at 6 80.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints lists Sunday school at 10 30 a m and Primary association Wednesday at 3 45 p m at 823 South Washington Street with Harold M Warner as Sunday school superintendent Occasional services may occur.
Sunday schedule lists 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 morning worship with sermon titled The Peace Makers. 7:00 Epworth League and 8:00 union services at the Methodist church with Rev. Shannon of the Baptist church preaching.
A boxing card Saturday night in Jackson drew a large crowd and spotlighted the Big Hole town as a hub of fans. In the main event Jack Carpenter of Denver tied eight rounds with Cowboy Martin of Glasgow, Mitchell of Colorado defeated Ike Hayes of Butte in eight rounds, and a humorous feature matched Joe Simonich of Butte against Kelly of Butte with Chuck Staples refereeing.
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