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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
3
Hiram Butterworth, a migrant, decides to leave his fortune to Winner Clarke, a poor young nephew. He informs Absolom McPeake, his lawyer, of a forty year old swindle case involving $40,000 and arranges repayment with interest.
Hiram Butterworth dies after dictating a will and paying a lawyer. Executor Absolom McPeake informs Elmer Clarke by telegram that Butterworth named him in the will. Bunker the clerk, promised a ten thousand dollar bequest, reveals relief at the old man’s death. Elmer Clarke contemplates future business, while Nellie hopes for a fortune.
At dawn in Pilarcitos, Mrs. Bray learns Elmer Clarke inherits a million from his uncle Hiram Butterworth. Banker Ansel Moody orders delay in delivering the telegram, while Elmer plots to convert a derelict butcher shop into a thriving center, hoping to borrow five thousand dollars with his inheritance.
Elmer discusses starting a venture and securing a loan with Sam Haskins’ bank. Old Ansel Moody offers five thousand on Elmer’s property with a possible extra twenty-five hundred credit for confidence. Elmer, after meeting Rev Goodfellow, is approached by several locals who oddly greet him, likely drawn by his prized lawn mower.
Elmer arrives fifteen minutes late to the Smoke Shoppe to a buoyant but knowing response from Sam Haskins who jokes about the tardiness. He considers giving notice and starting his own business while Nellie Cathcart appears, lighting a moment of warmth, as the scene ends with a promise to continue.
A woman in a heated roadside exchange with a cop and a Madam ends with the woman deciding to go home. The dialogue centers on denial of hearing whistles and shouts to stop as tension rises.
A brief quip from the Florida Times Union contemplates how future statues may portray great men speaking through a mile rophone rather than riding horses with swords, reflecting on evolving memories and technology.
A fragment quotes a dialogue in which one speaker asserts long acquaintance with a wife before marriage, while the other disputes the claim, insisting the timing was not true. The exchange hints at themes of memory and truth within a domestic context.
A fragmentary verse hints at caution toward a man described as a pugilist. The lines imply gentleness may protect him and others from harm, noting the weight of his fists and the need for restraint in a tense moment.
A Washington Star quotation explores belief in earthly punishments for collective sin and questions how penalties fit specific delinquencies. Miss Cayenne expresses doubt about boredom and annoyances being the correct or knowable penalties.
In a Washington Star excerpt Farmer Coun tessel voices distrust of science. He worries science could alter weather and make rain vanish, reflecting a recurring fear of overpowering technology amid drought.
The exchange notes a coed's pins are not safety pins when examined closely. The dialogue hints at specific accessories referenced in a social or campus setting without detailing any explicit actions. The tone implies a light gossip or campus snippet from a student interaction.
A fragment notes a forgotten beauty resting anciently, describing a Knok-kneed goddess carved in stone as stood apart and regarded as real art in bygone days.
In a Washington Star excerpt, Senator Borgham states he chooses to focus on connections rather than politics, saying the era demands more for conmectians than for politicians as he responds to critics about his speeches.
The article reviews how ancient peoples used sundials and water clocks to measure time. It notes Egypt’s invention, Roman adoption, and medieval monks advancing timekeeping with wheels. It contrasts primitive devices with today’s precise instruments.
A husband and wife quarrel over gifts with the husband noting he now pays for what she gives herself, while the wife responds that he did not always offer such presents. The exchange reveals strain in their relationship and perceived changes in generosity.
A lighthearted wartime era quip recalls a burglar entering a house and a husband learning the intruder was mistaken for him by the wife who believed he was back earlier. The anecdote hinges on the misperception and the playful misreading of events.
The article notes mules and jackasses live to a great age with an average life around sixteen years. It cites records of mules reaching 35 to 40 years, contrasting with the common horse life expectancy of sixteen years.
The will of Chief Justice White, containing 51 words, states that he gives all rights and property of every kind to his wife Leila M. White, appoints her executrix without bond, and grants her full selffin thereof.
A concise aphorism argues fear should be acknowledged but not dominate actions. The saying emphasizes controlling fear to preserve rational conduct and balance risk. It frames fear as a guide rather than a dictator in decision making.
A bank robber struck on Sunday, shocking residents in the small community. Local authorities hunt for the suspect as witnesses describe the scene and property losses unfold. Matilda and Hiram discuss the crime with concern over safety and law enforcement response.
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