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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
4
Publication rates list five cents per line for church festivals fairs dances concerts sociables and ad revenue items. Card of Thanks obituary poetry and business notices also charged per line. Address orders to Tribune Publishing Co and note non responsibility for debts by employees unless signed by the manager.
The balance of Norway’s income over expenditures has grown, producing a surplus. The same policy described as typical of the United States under Republican administrations is presented as aligned with American citizens of Norwegian stock.
A Mississippi Democrat denounces northern control in Congress and national conventions. He claims the South wields power in committees, the White House, and cabinet, and asserts Southern Democrats dominate northern campaigns and federal spending. He argues the South holds brains for government and aims to increase influence now and in the future. His remarks spotlight regional power tensions in American politics.
The piece reports California’s claim to have elected Woodrow Wilson, denials from opponents about northern states’ willingness to back a Democrat, and notes southern support as pivotal. It questions northern capacity to sway votes and mentions Samuel Gompers warning a strike ban would face federal law.
After days of debate several Washington salons decided they would not back Wilson's break with Germany. Senator Works of California says genuine neutrality would have prevented the break. Yet all senators pledge to support the administration if war arrives.
The Oregon Short Line may buy the old fair grounds or the association will abandon the site. A new location on the east side between Sebree street and the Normal college is favored. A grand stand would be placed to keep the afternoon sun from spectators during races.
The president calls on neutral nations to follow the United States in breaking diplomatic relations with Germany, but European powers show little enthusiasm for the move.
Treasury officials estimate Pancho Villa's costs at about 70 million dollars. The piece notes a bond issue of 500 million for military readiness was slow to move, driven by the looming war threat. It also mentions efforts to keep parade freaks out of Wilson's inaugural event, and a jab at a tax dodger wiping egg off his chin.
Two surveys were made for a proposed fair ground. George Engineering Co. surveyed land east of California and south of Sebree streets near the Union ditch. Chapman & Stahl surveyed northwest of the Rife addition and west of Blacktail creek. The current fair grounds lease may end, sparking talks of railroad purchase and city county cooperation to establish a park on the new tract near the Normal.
Jens Jensen died Tuesday evening in Curtis hospital after an operation for spine sarcoma. He was 35, born in Denmark, and survived by his wife and two children. He worked as a ranch hand and teamster for E. W. Bell and later Beaverhead Lumber, Wells Brothers, and belonged to Firemen's lodge, Modern Woodmen, and the Danish Brotherhood. The funeral was held at the Episcopal church, interment at Mountain View Cemetery, with large floral tributes and attendance from the Modern Woodmen and Danish Brotherhood.
Mr Allen speaks of Montana’s bright future and the need for a railroad to reduce haulage costs. About 1200 shares issued with others in treasury. He cites splendid ore bodies and growing interest from eastern investors.
Mrs Catherine Moore who in year killed her husband with an ax at Bannack and was acquitted by a jury faced murder trial was brought to Dillon by Sheriff Wyman and jailed for sixty days by Justice Nelson of Wisdom. Her nervous condition and erratic behavior worried Wisdom residents prompting detention in the county jail.
Denton Oliver reports that W. H. Bichler, superintendent of Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad, has assumed control of the Armstead Salmon telephone line. The system will be remodeled to improve service for patrons.
In near spring weather children in Dlon enjoy marbles and skipping ropes while robins appear and grasshoppers emerge. Sunny days spark thoughts of spring as youngsters play outdoors amid mild warmth.
Patrons who bought Lyceum tickets for Bought and Paid For are asked to keep their seats until the Lyceum Bureau announces a result. Miss MacLaren may present the entertainment later or another attraction will be substituted.
Geo. F. Jewell has installed a sizable Vulcan welding plant at his blacksmith shop and offers all kinds of heavy welding. The equipment includes special tables for handling cast welding work.
Postponed show yesterday as Gay Zenda MacLaren could not make train connections for Dillon. Patrons at the Normal were disappointed while entertainment was cancelled due to the travel issue.
James Blair of Horse Prairie contracts his herd of mostly 2 year old steers to John Kennedy of Seattle at nine cents a pound for April delivery. The arrangement covers a large group, reflecting market price terms.
Harold Snow, the Witlata Storage Battery expert, moved his quarters this week from the old Main Street station to the Ditty and Shepard garage on North Idaho Street.
Special correspondence from Armstead reports a sequence of local notes. L. D. and Ambrose Brown visited Dillon last Thursday. Rev. Lee H. Young conducted services in the Stall home. Elmer Gordon and family took their son to Dillon for medical care. Cassie Caffee tends sheep camp for Beardslee. Rev. H. G. Humphrey led services in the schoolhouse Friday evening. A daughter was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. A. Looney. Mrs. F. E. Armstrong returned from California. Mrs. H. W. Brenner stayed at the Freeman ranch. Al Gruell visited from the mines. Dr. Bond checked mining property in Rocky Hills. Mrs. E. B. Jordan and children went to Mackey Idaho for the winter. Mrs. Frank Perrault of Sheridan went to Armstead for sister Chas. Stall’s illness. R. J. Dansie drove to Lima Wednesday. Mrs. W. R. Gordon, Mrs. R. J. Dansie and Chas. Stall visited Dillon on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ran from Donovan were in town Tuesday.
Joe Wedum of Wedum Lumber Co expects to leave Tuesday for Spokane to attend the Lumbermens convention running February 14 15 and 16 in that city.
A 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as makers and cites endorsements from the National Bank of Toledo and others. The cure is taken internally and advertised at 75 cents a bottle with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
J. P. Flynn of Lima underwent an operation Saturday at Curtis hospital for ulcers of the stomach and intestines. He is reported to be doing well at present after a serious illness.
Miss Florence Talcott and Miss Ethel Thronsen spent the weekend in Twin Bridges at Miss Talcott's home. A large group of Normal girls attended the basketball game Saturday night. Edna Johnson, a June graduate and current teacher in Twin Bridges, visited sister Edith Johnson Friday through Sunday.
Dr. Hugh MacMillan is ill with pneumonia. Nels Nelson made a business trip to Dell Wednesday. A 5 month old Jersey pig for sale from C. L. Worth. Mrs Anna Yost returned Wednesday from hospital after appendicitis surgery. Mrs Shelley of Boise Idaho visiting her mother Mrs Julia Reddington. Mrs R J Dansie of Armstead spent two days in Dillon. The little son of A S Johnson ill while visiting relatives in Red Lodge is better. Edward Triat of Sheridan county visited to locate here in the spring. believes Montana dry farming best.
Dr H A Bond reports the Beaverhead Copper Co mine near Armstead shows a 125 foot main shaft reach permanent water requiring a pumping plant for large scale mining. Explorations found 7–8 percent copper ore in a 50 foot depth body with seven cross-cuts and three veins. a three-compartment shaft is planned this season to commence bulk ore extraction.
Petrograd February 6 The end of the war is in sight said Michael V Rodzianko president of the Duma in a statement to the Associated Press He hailed Americas decisive step and said it reflected allied sentiment after the rupture of German American relations.
Stomach trouble is linked to various conditions including gall stones jaundice indigestion and ulcers. One dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is claimed to help thousands and is recommended by doctors lawyers and others. The ad notes no alcohol or habit forming drugs and offers a free booklet plus a refund policy through Potts or any reliable druggist.
Tribune 18 is on sale at C P Thomas book store Bayerd's Cigar store and the depot 3 news stand.
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