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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1909
Page
4
An editorial urges Dillon Montana to grow via a sugar beet industry. It argues beets fit the soil around Dillon, citing Colorado’s beet industry and a Beaverhead valley expansion as models. The piece calls on merchants and farmers to unite for a large scale factory town development.
The Tribune admits premature congratulations on the city council plan to close saloons at midnight as part of moral progress. It argues saloons may be legal but all-night hours harm the city and urges a referendum to let voters decide, citing education and public order over dollars.
Prof G N Fuller reports a lively, quietly conducted effort by the temporary Y M C A committee to form an association in Dillon. Letters are being sent to prominent locals and Parsons the northwest field secretary may visit later this month to aid the plan. The Tribune urges firm support and active cooperation from all residents.
Unclear whether the Beaverhead County Fair association will sue delinquent stockholders. The question will likely be decided at the stockholders meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
Stockholders and interested residents are urged to attend the Beaverhead County Fair Association meeting at the courthouse next Thursday afternoon. Officers will be elected and other important business discussed to keep the fair moving forward.
The supreme court affirms the lower court sentence of Convict Hayes to hang for the murder of Guard Robinson inside the penitentiary. The case notes the crime occurred within prison walls and underscores the harsh fate.
The Montana Lookout questions why water conservation moves are scarce in Helena noting many public figures refuse to drink Montana water. The piece implies legislators may include many such individuals, hindering action on conservation.
The chaplain was indisposed on Monday morning and could not preside at the opening of the state senate. The senate opened without prayer as Lieutenant Governor Allen called for a volunteer to lead in prayer, but no one responded.
The speaker argues taxation should include mortgages held by Montana residents while external holders remain untaxed, claiming removal from the assessment list would not lower interest rates. The discussion highlights concerns about revenue and potential impacts on lending costs.
The Dillon beet sugar drive targets a new foundry while Salmon anticipates a railroad, promising more acres for beet growers. Governor Norris visited Sunday amid cash strain, marking a kickoff of a large dredge project at R Needless to say the governor was willix.
Fragmentary OCR note indicates Governor Norris plans readiness for interim measures awaiting fuller guidance.
A fragment notes a council discussion and a tepid reminder to safeguard coal bins after a Tuesday proclamation. It mentions a council member Wemple and calls to observe a homage to a ground hog, with scattered references to rounds and votes.
In the Gen Warren case a past broken arm resurfaced as a notable detail. The line between injury and incident is drawn as reports reference a one time break aiding memory of events.
Lincoln birthday program by Beaverhead County High School students begins at 11 this Friday with a musical selection, essays, recitations, and a Gettysburg Address. Notable participants include Ray Melton, Leroy Willey, Gladys Yward, Alda Smith, Selah Maxwell, and Miss Al McWethy. The G A R will attend. ceremony includes a burial eulogy and a Shakespeare club event date change to Feb 11 at 8:30 PM.
An assortment of performances and readings listed for Tuesday evening includes a violin obligato, piano duet, and vocal pieces. Admission is 36 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, with Grace Graeter and Mrs Scott noted among performers.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin and F J Cheney Co Toledo. The notice also lists a 75 cent price and nationwide druggist sales. A separate item announces Nest No 160 Order of Owls event at Dillon theatre on Monday Feb 15 with music by the Dillon band and various entertainments.
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