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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
7
Peter meets Honker the goose in the moonlit Big River as Black Shadow clouds gather. Honker, leading a wary flock, explains hunters and hunger push their long migration toward winter and safety, with Peter greeting an old friend under Mistress Moon.
A collection of humorous reader letters and answers from the WNU service including a jailhouse riddle, a marriage dilemma with boss, traveling salesmen berth gag, barefoot origins, a night watchman’s pie, and tips for writing to a deaf aunt.
The fragment recalls a legend linking violets to faithfulness and a belief that Napoleon would return when violets bloomed again on Elba, echoing a historic pastime of omens.
A historical candy making tip describes a Velvet Molasses Candy for children parties. It details ratios of molasses sugar water and vinegar plus cream of tartar butter and soda, boiling till brittle in cold water, and pulling into long strips then cutting into pieces.
Edison remained an optimist as his laboratory suffered a devastating blaze. Reports detail the fire's spread and the inventor’s steady demeanor amid the loss of equipment and records. Local responders controlled the flames, enabling safety and salvage efforts.
The 17th century accounts describe Mother Shipton as a prophetic figure from a 1641 tract who lived during Henry VIII’s reign and foretold the deaths of Wolsey Cromwell and Lord Percy. A 1677 edition by Richard Leach credited her with predicting steam engines the telegraph and a 1881 world ending.
Anne Campbell notes the delight of Patty’s long ringlets as her family postpones trimming them. They photograph her weekly then plan another cut, hoping for joyful years ahead while Patty’s curls remain at her waist. This reflective piece captures cherishing a child’s curls amid time.
A golf course secretary proposes caddie tip limits of one shilling sixpence per round. Members mostly agree, except for a single Aberdonian who asks what a tip is, voicing innocence in Tid-Bits.
A vivid green, fuchsia and gold plaid taffeta evening gown features a strip of black velvet, a high front decolletage with a bow suggestion, and a back cut to the waist, suitable for a very young wearer.
A woman described as full of enthusiasm for politics says she plans to sweep the country. Her husband, weary, quips that they should start with the dining room as she sinks into an armchair at nine o'clock.
Senator Sorghum says he will help if asked but for now refuses back-seat driving expectations. The exchange frames a cautious readiness to assist the government while avoiding interference.
A plain citizen notes policy debate stirs strong opinions while Senator Sorghum defends rhetoric as essential to persuade campaign contributors that their money buys value.
Two packages of cream cheese rolled into twelve small balls. Toast to tint color if desired. Arrange in lettuce nests and serve with mayonnaise dressing.
Apple sauce is seasoned with cinnamon or nutmeg and set in six glasses. A junket made with lukewarm milk sugar almond flavoring thickens the sauce before serving. A home version uses molasses sugar water butter and a dash of tenspoonful.
A brief local note explains the process of nomination and elevating a name within community circles. Residents discuss how a public figure may be elevated to greater recognition and influence.
The Iroquois perform about 30 dances in their ceremonial cycle with varied movements and steps illustrating clan stories and seasonal rites. The dances accompany communal songs and gatherings, reflecting rich cultural tradition.
A fragmentary quotation compares flappers to louses as being shingled and painted. The speaker claims there are bats in the Barretas of many of them and asks to sit. The text reads as a light, comic aside with unclear full context.
A brief dialogue traces Joe a famed base runner facing decline. The exchange mentions Joe going lame, a tie to umpiring, and Flow noting Joe now going blind. The tone mirrors a short, local-paper humor item.
A character asks if it is considerate for a woman to skip her own reception. Miss Cayenne says it is perfectly proper as it avoids embarrassment from guests criticizing the home and furnishings.
Mrs Newbride reports the new incubator bought from neighbor remains unused as it has not laid a single egg yet. The exchange notes concern over the device’s performance and expected hatching results.
In a terse frontier exchange Cactus Joe affirms swift town action when a suspicious stranger arrives. The rule is to warn the visitor to move on and leave town immediately.
A humorous exchange plays on marital banter as one husband reveals his wife’s ongoing retelling of his late night absence, signaling a lighthearted domestic joke. The remark hints at a playful dynamic and familiar audience resonance.
A driver explains the engine is dead while expressing thanks to a traffic officer. The brief exchange captures a roadside mechanical hiccup and courteous conduct between motorist and officer.
A pattern brief promotes Pattern 9171 apron designs with a daring halter neck option and a tailored conservative model. It outlines sizes small to large, fabric yardage, a diagrammed sew chart, and a mailing address in New York for ordering plus a 15 or 16 inch fabric guidance.
A Tit-Bits excerpt shows two men reacting to a taunt about being raised in a barn. One man sobs, recalling Poa was raised in a barn, and admits the remark makes him homesick whenever an ass brays.
A fragment describes snails entering a one foot race amid sarcastic ridicule warning of slow results. The tone satirically mirrors a mock contest with comments about progressive decay while awaiting the finish.
Senator Sorghum says there is great interest in combating crime and notes steps to prevent gangsters from being elected to office, while acknowledging not all criminals can be killed off locally.
A Chicago Daily News remark notes Murphy’s rapid wealth with a sharp line about his ability to swing a golf club and spit on his hands, illustrating the era’s media punchier commentary.
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