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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
4
The Dillon Montana notice lists a foreign advertising representative and mentions subscription rates in advance for the American Press Association. The notice appears in the Dillon post office record as second class mail matter.
A celebration of Abraham Lincoln as a defining American symbol. The piece highlights his journey from a log cabin to the presidency, praising his honesty, intellect, humanity, and wisdom. It asserts that Lincoln rose not by accident but through innate qualities that inspired the nation.
The piece argues for a speed limiter on cars to curb reckless driving and protect families. It envisions a limited top speed adjustable only by owner key, protecting youths on trips and emboldening cautious behavior. The author urges inventors to act.
The forest service warns that forest ranger positions require high qualifications and hard outdoor work. Applicants flood in with fantasies of easy pay and adventure, while about 900 rangers serve nationwide and many applicants lack necessary schooling or forestry training.
The Forest Service increases ranger hiring with college training in forestry. About 25 colleges confer forestry degrees and 50 offer forestry courses. Permanent forest positions are civil service. lower ranks by exam, higher by promotion. Vacancies favor state citizens. nonforest states face slim chances as eligibility is exhausted.
A Helena report from Dr W J Butler, state veterinarian, cites the Montana livestock sanitary board summary detailing two years of high profits, extensive disease eradication work, and strong cattle, sheep, and hog production. It notes widespread production within Montana and urges finishing and consuming local stock. The report covers inspections of 2,791,365 animals, 259 slaughterhouses licenses, and 44 milk plants.
A thoughtful critique argues that rising costs of living strain clergy, teachers, and scholars more than laborers. It contrasts wages for educators and clergy with spiraling expenses, noting university pay scales and long-term career viability. The piece questions whether a higher standard of living truly benefits middle and professional classes or widens inequality.
The passage discusses a gasoline tax and potential reforms. It suggests possible further actions like stopping smoking chewing and painting powdering and even raising property taxes temporarily. The tone questions the effects on reformers and ponders policy avenues.
An ad claims Adlerika relieves gas and sour stomach in one bottle. It states the product cleans upper and lower bowels removing old waste and overcoming constipation. Endorsed by John B. Hardy and druggist G. M. Gosman.
A social group entertained at dinner Sunday evening. A crystal basket of pink roses adorned the table set for eight. After a delicious meal the evening featured pinochle as the diversion.
Mrs. T. E. Luebben and Miss Geneveve Metlen led as hostesses for a Dillon Pan-Hellenic club dinner attended by sixteen members. The monthly social featured perfect appointments and a choice menu.
Mr and Mrs Teii Smith of Salt Lake City announce the engagement of their daughter Popatis to Charles Redd of LaSal Utah. The couple will wed in the early spring and reside in LaSal. Miss Smith is remembered in Dillon as a charming and accomplished young woman.
A man identified as a granddaughter of Mrs. Alice Selway of this city is noted for having many friends and is connected to Mr. Redd who represents a county in the state legislature. He has extensive cattle and sheep interests in Utah and Colorado.
Beaverhead post No. 20 American Legion will issue invitations this week for a dance on Monday February 18 at the Guildhall. The event honors the cast and orchestra who contributed their talent to the successful production of the play Friendly Enemies staged under legion auspices last December.
At the Dillon Literary club meeting next Monday afternoon Miss Alice Russell leads a discussion of Felix Salten's Bambi. The regular gathering will cover the book as the main topic.
The Ellen May Guild will hold a meeting on February 14 at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. T. Peterson on Dakota Street. Mrs. D. P. Thurber and Mrs. Peterson will entertain.
Mrs. Carl Taylor Mrs. Jesse Ditty and Mrs. Charles Bourquin hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid at the church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Miss Violet Eastman read and Junior Ditty played violin with Doris Hull at the piano for the program.
Proc Re MEETS TUESDAY Beaverhead Chapter of D A R will gather next Tuesday afternoon February 12 at 827 South Washington Street. Mrs Roy Herndon hosts with Mrs Laura T Scott and Miss Jessie Duboc assisting.
Mrs Bert Orr and Mrs Will Orr hosted St James society at Mrs Bert Orrs home on Thursday afternoon. Delightful refreshments were served to finish the pleasant gathering.
The Baptist Missionary society calls all women to set aside social affairs and join the church at 4 PM to observe a global World Day of Prayer. The event aims to unite churches in a moment of devotion and service.
The Churches will mark Lincoln's birthday anniversary with a sermon titled Lincoln and Religion and a preaching service and school tribute. Lincoln is cited as the Great Emancipator and Negro spirituals will be sung. School offerings support church work among colored Americans. The Christian Endeavor society will be entertained by Mrs. W I Irvine at six fifteen Sunday evening.
The public at large is invited to attend morning services. Join the gathering for worship and community fellowship conducted by our local religious group.
The First Baptist Church of O announces Pastor Shannon to lead services. Sunday School begins at 10:00 with morning worship at 11:00 and an evening service at 7:30. The pastor is available at any time when needed.
St James Episcopal Church led by Rector H N Tragitt Jr lists Sunday schedule with Children's Church at 9 45 a m Church School at 10 15 a m and Morning Prayer at 11 00 a m including Youth services and catechism topics as announced in church notices.
The Christian Science Society announces weekly services every Sunday at 11 o clock on Sebree Street. Public invitation extended to attend.
Services will be held Sunday February 10 at 11 o'clock in the Guild hall. The Rev. Foss of Spokane College will deliver the sermon. A Catechetical class will meet immediately after the service.
The document lists a church schedule with 9:45 church school 11:00 morning worship 6:30 Epworth League and 7:30 evening services at a Methodist church followed by a line noting Church of Jesus Christ of.
The notice lists St Rose Catholic Church masses on Sundays at 8 and 10:80 with evening service at 7:80 and a weekday mass at 8. Confessions on Saturday afternoon. First Friday mass at 6:80. Also mentions evening hours from 7 to 9 and mass times from 5 to 7 for adjustments.
The fragment notes a Sunday School session at 10 80. A quoted exchange asks why a nurse mixed babies with a wry line about wanting a change of heir.
Irrigated farm to rent on shares. Almost everything furnished except seed. Lessee must be a good irrigator. Write J. K. Patricio Box 668 Dillon Montana Adv. 6-9.
Eight hundred acres in Centennial valley near Red Rock lakes offered for sale or part trade. Described as ideal sheep range with ample water and potential to produce 500 tons of hay. Suitable for a summer home or hunting lodge. Part trade for California property considered. For details contact John R. Hedley at 612 West Park Street Butte Montana.
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