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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1927
Page
4
A terse notice from the American Press Association identifies E Foote of Dillon Montana as foreign advertising representative and notes publication details.
Fragmentary OCR shows an inscription about mail transmission through the Dillon Post Office as second class matter. The snippet hints at classification and mailing process details without full context.
Health board warns that 1920s infantile paralysisyear may bring epidemics with rising cases in California New Mexico and Montana two Cascade County cases reported. Doctors urged to report suspected cases and isolate grippe like symptoms while Rosenow serum discussed though not supplied by state board and produced by Eli Lilly & Co. Indianapolis.
Tex Rickard argues radio could boost profits from boxing and fuel his future book. Critics cite government limits on broadcasts and mov ing pictures, urging radio bans to curb brutality. Clergymen and public opinion might end prize fighting, a moral issue said to be bigger than biblical or scientific debates.
The country has more railroad miles than any nation but common carrier buses cover 270000 miles while rail lines reach 257000. Experts foresee competition from airplanes complicating travel as future generations recall long train journeys to California with several nights on board.
The Montana directory shows 180 newspapers statewide with 150 weeklies and 16 dailies. It lists 64 Republican, 25 Democratic, and 57 independent papers, plus various financial, fraternal, religious and agricultural titles. New titles include Twin City Advocate Sweet Grass, Montana Union Farmer Hardin, and American Legionaire Helena with editors JE McRae FE Kindler and OC Lamport.
R. T. Wemple, Dillon's well known contractor, began building a new Catholic church at Lima last week. The project is billed as one of the finest small churches in the area.
Two principals in the main event of the wrestling match promoted by J. S. Butner will clash Saturday evening at the former Dillon Auto building on Helena Street. Attendees are promised their money’s worth.
Sen. F. A. Hazelbaker governor of Rotary District Six travels to Deer Lodge to preside over Montana Rotary governors and club presidents meeting Friday and Saturday. He will report on the Chicago world governors convention. Local Rotarians J. H. Gilbert and T. To. Gilbert will also attend.
John Anderson of the Big Hole basin was badly injured last Thursday when a horse rushing through the corral gate crushed him against a gate post fracturing several ribs. His son Edwin carried him to town for care and he is reported in favorable condition this week.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a Box Crugs Well and a vague movie reference with unclear names. The readable text lacks cohesive facts, dates, or identities to establish a concrete event or outcome.
An estate inventory filed last Thursday lists a total value of 140160.65 mainly in cash and securities. Administrators appointed include Seth E. Downing for A. E. Downing of Dell and Mrs. Gertrude Cox as administratrix with will attached. Reports also note arrests for alleged fraud and vagrancy.
Mr and Mrs John Drummey and extended family depart Seattle bound after weeks in Dillon. Visitors celebrated W F Drummey and W M Brundage golden anniversaries, toured Yellowstone Park, and attended local social events, with a large Dillon reunion remembered fondly.
George P. Porter, Montana state auditor, announces he will not run for governor in 1928. He plans to seek renomination and reelection as state auditor. The statement was made in Missoula after rumors of a gubernatorial bid.
The readable text is garbled with phrases like ta proportion and May ta ten homes. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or actionable facts are present to summarize an event or notice.
Mr. Paddock of Salmon Idaho arrived to reopen the old Wisconsin placer mines on upper Wisconsin creek once worked by Melville Howe and R J Moore of Dillon. A syndicate of capitalists financed by deposits in the local bank funds the project with workers modernizing the Take Shore mine and Laeter property while a new mining era looms for Sheridan and surrounding industries.
Mr and Mrs Lea Dullea and their small son Wendell left Tuesday morning for Midvale Idaho after a two week visit with relatives in Butte Sheridan Virginia City and at the Dick Noble home near Laurin They traveled by auto via the upper road to Butte and back through Dillon and Blackfoot Idaho expecting to reach their home Tuesday evening Citizens praised the roads until the Montana highway was reached and Mr and Mrs Dullen were honored by several small dinner parties during their stay
Mrs John Speedy hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon last Saturday praising her sister Mrs S B Leitch of Seattle while entertaining a circle of old-time friends. Covers were set for Mesdames Fred Herminger Sr James Duncan Sr and G W Righte.
Transfers recorded in the Beaverhead Abstract Company books for the week ending August 20 1927 show property conveyances to multiple buyers. Details list grantee names and parcels in Dillon and surrounding areas along with corresponding grantors and dates filed.
United States issues a patent transferring 160 acres in the Big Hole basin to Charley M Prine. The land parcel is described under the patented tract in the basin, confirming ownership rights.
Hector ALG MacDonald sells 640 acres near Bedrock to L M Peiffner. Joseph C Smith sells four lots in block 4 of PL&O Normal addition to Dillon to Mary T Curry. Alice A Selway sells two lots in block S of Dillon townsite. Lucetta P Jardine sells block 2 of Jackson townsite to Roy R Ford.
Leonard Shiel transfers two lots in block 10 of the P. and O. original addition to Dillon to John T. Neil by bargain and sale deed as recorded.
Homer 8 and Pilon assign the Buck mining claim in the Montana mining district of Beaverhead County to C. P. Thomas. C. P. Thomas then transfers the Buck mining claim to Great Western Development Co. in the same Montana district.
D. W. Erwin, W. J. Corbett and R. B. Caswell transfer interests to Charles Hussey in the Ermont No 1 2 8 4 5 6 and 7 Quartz Lode claims and Yellow Bird Lode claims Nos 1 2 8 4 and 5 within the Montana mining district.
Frank Mautz proposes an appropriation of 4 cubic feet per second from Birch Creek. The entry records the water right filing and person asserting rights under applicable law.
Mining locations by C S Roberts and others for Lucky Lindy cover Nos 1 through 4 in the Argenta mining district.
A guest list mentions individuals including Charles Bock Nour N P Christian sen B L Golden Clyde Backus Alma Downing Walter Ellinghouse Fred Dudley Harold Keller of Salt Lake City Miss Carrie Downing of Tacoma the honor guest Mrs Leitch and the hostess Mrs Speedy.
Mr and Mrs C C Hill and grandchildren Miss Mary Marsh and John Folson left by auto Wednesday for Ogden to visit Mrs Hill's brother John Bothwell.
Will of Jacob Spitz Miller admitted to probate in district court. J. H. Gilbert and First National Bank named executors. Estate primarily comprises cash and securities.
The article notes that more than 71,606,000 telephone conversations occur daily in the United States. It highlights high volume amid growing communication demands and references widespread adoption of telephone lines and exchanges.
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