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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
10
Local reader notice shows Bell Coal and Transfer Co. and Johnson and Boone advertising coal orders and office contact. Frank Haselbaker promises money savings on farm loans with an advertisement offering assistance to farmers.
Dr George Brownback osteopath advertises office at 13 south Washington street Holcomb Apartments. Telephone 238 black 23 tf.
Italian forces report major advance on the Isonzo front north of Goriza with 28 000 prisoners captured to date. They crossed the river at 14 bridges and took Monte Santo while repelling Austrian counterattacks and seizing 75 guns and large stock of war materiel.
Montana operators protest new bituminous coal prices fixed by the president saying they cannot operate at a loss. Senator Walsh presented the protests to Fuel Director Garfield who urged detailed statements on prices and market conditions. The Bearcreek field operators and Nelson Coal Co of Great Falls sent protests. Walsh notified them of the director's position and that claims will be considered for adjustment.
Chicago August 26. Mr Hoover statement denies foundation for rumor the food administration will fix prices of beef and pork. He says the administration aims to stabilize the industry through discussions with hog and cattle producers commission men and packers to encourage production and reduce speculative profits after mature consideration.
Washington reports that aircraft manufacturing under the aircraft production board has cut costs by about one half. The government cost may eventually fall to about one third of the normal price before these plans were implemented.
August 23 report from Des Moines notes gifts of German militarism uplifting literature found in many town schools and public libraries. D P Sherwood of the justice department says a statewide search will remove objectionable material and those circulating or publishing it will be arrested.
Privates Nelson and James Kelly of Battery A Second Missouri field artillery were killed when a shrapnel shell exploded on the cantonment range at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Four others were seriously injured as the blast wrecked the mess hall where the men were preparing their first meal after arrival. The injured are Privates Oakley Bloomer McGrew and Raymond Rose. Nelson was killed outright and Kelly died en route to the hospital. The shell is believed to have detonated after being left partially buried by heat from a nearby fire while the men cooked.
Butte August 26 following orders after Anaconda smeltermen struck the copper mines of the Anaconda Copper Mining company in Butte are closed indefinitely. The shutdown affects the Great Falls and Anaconda smelters and about 15 000 workers. Other district mines dependent on the smelters will idle and independent properties shipping ore to Anaconda halt without disposal facilities.
Eight men suspected of incendiary acts and mailing phosphorus material in violation of postal laws were arrested. The last suspect was taken yesterday in Aberdeen North Dakota following earlier arrests in Minnesota and South Dakota. Stanley Brown William Dawn and Jack Olson are held in Aberdeen.
Washington reports rising tension as the senate begins the third week of debate and leaders consider cloture to curb discussion while negotiators seek a compromise on higher taxes on war profits and incomes.
At a Metal Mine Workers union meeting in Butte Thomas Campbell and Jon Shannon announced they received notices bearing the numerals 3-7-77 and a vigilante signature from the Frank Little case. Other citizens also report receiving threatening notices from unknown individuals.
Missoula August 28. Homesteaders driving small herds and household goods in wagons flee through Corlett 50 miles north as fires drive settlers from upper Clearwater clearings. Refugees lack cooking utensils. no lives lost yet though suffering possible. Salmon lake region sees a huge fire. Lolo Hot Springs buildings may be saved as fire fighters and settlers push back the blaze. Missoula fire chief Veter Loffnes sent with pump and hose to protect the springs.
Washington August 25 In preparation for thousands of troops in National Army cantonments post office guidance urges adding company and regiment when known. Targeted address example Private John Jones A Company First Infantry Camp Dodge Iowa. If not known address Minnesota Camp Dodge Town. Mail will be routed via state sections until units are organized and direct to company and regiment.
Minneapolis August 29 market notes list wheat from No 1 northern at 2.25 to 2.30 dollars, No 2 northern 2.20 to 2.25, No 3 northern 2.15 to 2.20, No 4 northern 2.10 to 2.00, No 2 hard Montana 2.16, yellow corn 1.88 to 1.90, oats and flax prices unclear, rye 1.00, barley 0.93 to 1.18, bran 27.50 to 28.00.
Receipts hogs 2700 with prices up to 250 higher. top mixed hogs 16.50 to 17.00, sows 16.50 to 17.50. Cattle receipts 8000 with gains 10 to 260. native steers 10.65 to 13.55, cows and heifers 6.50 to 9.50, western and Texas types up to 18.50, calves 8.12, bulls 5.50 to 8. Bulls and canners noted. Sheep receipts 1800 active market. lambs 16 to 16.75, ewes 9 to 10.50, yearlings around 10.60 to 11.50.
Chicago Livestock market notes August 29 show hogs receipts 8000 with price ranges from 16.60 to 17.90 for various categories, cattle receipts 7000 with native beef cattle 8.25 to 16.30 and western steers 7.25 to 13.75 including a new record for western steers stockers and feeders, cows and heifers 4.65 to 11. calves 12 to 16.25, and sheep receipts 7000 with market steady to 25 cents higher. wethers 7.60 to 6? 25, ewes 7.25 to 10.50, lambs 11 to 1.
Hogs receipts 7,800 with market about 75 cents higher. price range 15.50 to 16.65, bulk 16.40 to 16.50. Cattle receipts 3,400 with killers steady. steers 5.13, cows and heifers 6.95 to 6. calves steady 5.50 to 5.14, stockers and feeders up 25 cents for the week to 5.50 to 8.50. Sheep receipts 500. lambs 10 cents higher, fat sheep 8 to 15.85, wethers 7 to 10, ewes 5 to 9.
Wheat futures in Chicago show December open at 1.94 with ranges from 1.04 to 1.07 and close near 1.05. May contracts start around 0.57 with gains to 0.58 and settle at 0.67.
The food commission and neutral European governments agreed to speed aid to Belgium. About 30 Dutch ships will sail from Atlantic ports carrying Netherlands grain with most cargoes earmarked for Belgian relief.
Houston reels after a clash as the Twenty fourth Infantry mutinies at Camp Logan. Negro soldiers seize rifles, clash with white police, and are removed to Columbus New Mexico. Four police officers killed. Illinois guardsmen arrive to restore order.
Chicago August 28 William J Bryan delivering a chautauqua address reports broad public support for the war. He argues newspapers skew remarks by publishing only exceptions, noting 999 patriots for every unpatriotic utterance. He asserts the war’s end is the overthrow of Germany.
Washington reports beet sugar producers have agreed to cap prices, creating a roughly 11-2 cent per pound reduction. The Food Administration notes this will save about 30 million dollars through the year end. Wholesale grocers will also limit distribution charges.
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