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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
6
Public Relations piece warns families against risky banking moves and signing contracts without full review. It cites red flags from promoters and the misuse of prominent names as scenery to push memberships, stressing careful reading and consultation with bankers or the BBB.
Lina citizens mourn the death of A. Ta. Downing, age 66, who died Wednesday at 11 50 am after being taken to Focutello. Born in Topeka Kansas, he married Mary J. Griges in 1883 and moved to Beaverhead County in 1885. He and his wife lived in Lima the past year with six children listed.
Advertisement touts Foley Pills diuretic to protect kidney and bladder health. It warns that impaired kidney function causes backache weakness and rheumatic pains and claims the product ensures perfect kidney action with guaranteed satisfaction. Sold everywhere by Geo. M. Gosman Druggist.
The Dillon public will see a Friday evening performance by Normal College senior class presenting Ann a humorous sketch of English life. The three act play contrasts American and English ways with clever situations. Cast includes Leona Whill, Charles McDermond, Gretchen Gayhart, Ray Kimball, Evangeline Lipscomb, Alice Hines and others. Directed by Miss Vivian Robe. curtain at 8 o'clock.
Jaunty new dress style trends emerge with bolero model options. Choices include black with white checks, blue or green solids with lighter trim, and red with checks. Sizing runs 16 to 44, yardage specified for size 36, no experience needed. Address Hand-Cut Pattern Dept 179 West 28th Street York City for delivery with 25c cash post.
The article notes how coins can illuminate history or confirm legends such as St Thomas’s mission to India. It cites Gondapharnes coins found in 1838 as partial corroboration, then adds later coins bearing Great Saviour, King of Kings, suggesting possible links to conversion claims.
Nebraska hosts extensive pumice deposits formed from rapid lava gas expansion. Large accumulations suggest former volcanic activity in western Nebraska and neighboring regions. The stone, found in rock to dust, has been used in polishing powders, soaps, bricks, mineral wool, and cement.
The anecdote recalls James Whitcomb Riley debating fame with Edgar Nye over literary fame. Nye cites Falstaff, Samuel Weller, Becky Sharp as iconic creations guiding reputation. Riley jokes his own fame stems from Borot ft Orphan Annie after modest tea and chocolate soldiers.
Ramie is a fiber producing plant and the fiber it yields. The plant is widely grown in China and India and has been cultivated in California on a small scale. It is exported to Europe and the United States for use in nets, cordage, gas mantles, underwear, canvas, dress goods, and embroideries. Some ramie fabrics resemble flax linen in certain respects.
Salford city council faced a heated debate over building an exhibition hall. One speaker warned against a white elephant project, signaling public concern that funds could be wasted and the council might incur financial risk.
In March 1849 the United States saw three successive presidents over three days. Polk ended March 3, Taylor declined inauguration on Sunday and took office March 5, leaving the interim to David Rice Atchison of Kentucky, Senate president pro tem.
The German phrase Teh dien meaning I serve once belonged to John the blind king of Bohemia who served France and died at Crecy in 1346. Edward the Black Prince later adopted the motto which has since become associated with the Prince of Wales.
In Marion Davies new Cosmopolitan feature The Red Mill at Hartwig theater August 14 and 15, Art Smith assistant director tags watch wearers to keep extras from wearing wrist watches in crowd scenes. Marion Davies stars with Owen Moore. cast includes Louise Fazenda Snitz Edwards George Siegman William Orlamand Russell Powell Karl Dane.
French chef Vatel killed himself in 1671 during a banquet hosted by the Prince de Conde for the King of Chantilly. The tragedy followed a failure of lobster to arrive in time for the turbot sauce, highlighting the pressures of court gastronomy.
A Welsh survey finds more than 150000 residents do not speak English fluently. The figure highlights language diversity and may influence public services and education outreach. Further details on distribution across regions and age groups were not provided.
Figures show the United States per capita savings in banks at 211 dollars while Michigan trails with 324 dollars per person based on the latest count. The data highlights regional differences in personal savings holdings across states.
After 30 years of work the American Simplified Spelling Board notes 12 of 80000 respelled words have entered dictionaries. They include tho altho thru thruout thoro thorefore thoroly program catalog decalog pedagog and prolog. Wild deer reported in over 50 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
Notice calls a special meeting of stockholders at the Dillon Montana office to consider increasing capital stock from 500000 to 1000000 shares of one dollar par. Meeting set for August 27 at 9:00 a m. Secretary W J Cushing dated July 27 1927.
A notice states that on September 24, 1927 the applicant will seek a tax deed from the Beaverhead County Treasurer for the W 1/2 of Section 22 Township 10 S Range 6 W containing 320 acres. Taxes due amount to 107.02 dollars plus interest and publication costs and deed fees. Dated July 30, 1927.
In Beaverhead County Montana the administratrix Mary A Gist issues this notice to creditors of Marmaduke Gist deceased urging all claimants to present their claims with vouchers within ten months from first publication at the law office of J F Kelly Dillon Montana. Dated July 9 1927. Ady 30 33.
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