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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
4
The Lewistown Democrat-News publisher Tom Stout, a longtime Montana advocate and former congressman from the second district, was rejected by his party in the lieutenant governor primary. The editorial notes his strong Montana record and laments the defeat, hinting at a lack of influence with the current three-party coalition.
The Chicago board of trade appeals to the U S circuit court to overturn a sixty day market closure under the Grain Futures Act of 1922. The dispute centers on Farm ers National Grain Corporation clearing house privileges and the farmers bid for direct market control against brokers who profit from handling commissions.
Amos Parrish of New York predicts improving business conditions this fall due to retail price stabilization. He says manufacturers are in a sounder position and buyers resist chiseling, while retailers protect the public by returning to steady merchandising and avoiding cut price practices.
A fragment discusses placing names on merchandise and an intelligent promotion plan involving newspaper advertising. It notes that newspapers may not profit from unprofitable merchandise for manufacturers retailers and consumers and questions the value of bargains during that period.
The Wisdom post hosts its second Mining district meeting a week from Saturday Sept 3 with a large local post turnout anticipated. Er. L. Fairbanks becomes district commander at his first meeting. Dr. R. Db. Curry is district finance officer. Berniece Metlenig serves as district auxiliary vice president. And in Butte, Silver Bow post screens state convention movies at tonight’s event featuring Louis Schmittroth’s footage and the Butte drum and bugle corps.
Local forestry headquarters were notified shortly before noon Wednesday by Assistant Supervisor Landving that the fire covered about 100 acres. Crews expected to gain control by Wednesday evening as the blaze consisted mainly of spot fires rather than a total area flare up.
A listing of transfers including patent from United States to Edward R Gleed for 160 acres near Lima and deeds by Peter Wachter and Fréd Dittman to Katie Kajis Boka for 820 acres southeast of Dillon. Also several transfers in mining districts to multiple claim names in Montana districts.
Des Moines reports dairy and poultry prices climbing from July figures. No 1 butterfat moved from 14 cents to about 20 cents, No 1 eggs from 10 to 16 and a half cents, hens from 8 to 16 cents, light hens from 6 to 14 cents as cattle hides silk tobacco cotton and grain prices trend upward. The article notes a shift into a forthcoming period of change.
The piece depicts a volatile local political scene in Dillon with factions Poindexter Mills Davis and Paul described as a geyser party. It notes underground rumbling and impending eruptions as campaigning intensifies, predicting public scrutiny of the season’s lively events and social gatherings.
Reported antics describe Henry and Harry tossing shoes to ring a derby peg, drawing a curious crowd as spectators cheered near the fairground. The piece ends noting the repeated attempts and the crowd’s disbelief at the unlikely feats.
Beavenhead county officials celebrate a new Western Union telegraph office in the White block on Montana street. The county anticipates a real aeroplane at the upcoming county fair with aviator T. T. Maroney set to fly twice daily at the fair grounds.
The report notes 254 million trees distributed for farm planting by forestry departments in 88 states, plus over 50 million on state lands and about 25 million for non farm private lands. It also details weed seed dormancy, butter price impacts, and a strong beet sugar forecast with potential farmer earnings and job creation.
The author argues both major parties share blame for economic distress and urges united, practical relief efforts over partisan maneuvering. A late paragraph describes a burglary where a thief seized valuables from Charles Tingle’s San Jose home after a lazy, time wasting spree.
The article notes a feed cost of one and three fourths cents per pound and quotes Mr. Watson who, impressed by a purebred calf, vows to raise only purebreds. He plans to feed grain as a supplement to pasture, following his son’s lead.
Administratrix Mary M Paddock requests creditors and all persons with claims against Henry R Paddock deceased to exhibit claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims to be mailed or delivered to J E Kelly law office Dillon Beaverhead Montana. Dated August 6 1932.
Chapter 137 outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to Section 45 of Article 5 to change vacancy filling in the Montana Legislature. It would require county commissioners to appoint for vacancies in the same county and governors to call elections for other vacancies. The measure would be on the November 1932 general ballot, with passage requiring a majority vote and proclamation by the governor. Approved March 9, 1981.
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