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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
8
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Beaverhead county residents oppose an Anaconda Commercial Club bid to shift the Big Hole basin mail from Divide to Wisdom to a daily Anaconda Wisdom run. Petitions to the assistant postmaster general in Washington, D. C., argue against the change, citing impact on residents and business in Dillon and the basin.
Local officials warn that transferring mail routes to the Big Hole basin would cost residents yearly, delay mail by at least 24 hours, and hurt Beaverhead county seat towns. Protests from Basin residents prompt calls for Beaverhead club involvement and immediate action.
The paper endorses the state board’s contract for Montana sandstone wings for the capitol. It argues unions push for higher prices and warns a special session is unnecessary, urging commercial groups to support the board and urging pride in local stone.
Norman E. Holden begins a series on dry land farming in this issue. He is described as the largest dry land farmer in the area and introduces practical guidance for improving farming practices.
A Montana farmer in Beaverhead valley is highlighted as possibly the state's largest dry land farmer. He began crops on beach land without irrigation and achieved remarkable success. Mr Holden explains soil selection and practices for dry land farming and urges readers to follow guidance for success. Also notes on irrigation schemes, local politics and Christmas shopping.
In the past two weeks four Dillonites had operations in Butte hospitals and many Beaverhead county residents seek hospital care there yearly. A local fund aims to build a hospital in Dillon. over half the needed amount has been subscribed and the drive remains open for contributions to save lives locally.
A chorus of claims features vaccines for pneumonia and typhoid, a Pearson author citing high divorce rates, and a critique of public figures. It notes Dr. Cook's alleged fake expeditions and failure to pay debts, illustrating a moral about honesty and accountability.
The Salmon Idaho Herald suggests Dillon should not host a Lemhi visitors reception but instead organize a large excursion to Lemhi county when the new railroad opens. It notes Salmon may see half of Dillon on the rails soon and many locals have not yet visited that country.
A collection of brief quotes and notes from Montana newspapers. Items mention Taft, prizes for state songs, luck and prosperity sayings, arbitration, and local political tidings across towns Red Lodge Dillon Stevensville Hamilton Salmon.
For sale dry land potatoes in quantities at 1.00 per 100. Guaranteed large and mealy. W N Holden of Dillon Montana. 37 tf
Mrs. Stanton proprietor invites patrons to a Christmas dinner at the Star corner of Center and Washington streets serving roast turkey goose duck and baked apples with sides and fruit for 50c from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. An oyster supper follows from 5 p.m. to midnight for 50c with oyster stew crackers cake sandwiches and tea or coffee.
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