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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1929
Page
4
The text notes a period of one year and six months, with 65 entered at the Dillon Postoffice for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter. Fee cited is $2.50 and 1.26 appears.
Washington's Birthday observance praises the nation’s first in war and peacetime hero. The article urges learning from his example to be first through honesty, kindness, and diligent effort, not by pushing others aside. It underscores Washington's leadership earned by intrinsic ability and moral character.
The piece commends Hoover for pushing a dryer nation through public education about alcohol. It argues educating people about the harms of drink preserves existing laws and respect for authority. It advocates prohibition by individual choice as true prohibition and defends personal liberty.
Judge H G Rodgers recounted how the Lincoln illiteracy myth was dispelled. He described his father’s literacy, noted a legible Lincoln signature on a promissory note, and explained how the belief persisted despite evidence. He contrasted Lincoln's father’s later rudimentary schooling under Nancy Hanks.
Tommie asks Maizie to kiss him prompting her bold reply that she hates failures, signaling a dramatic moment of romantic uncertainty and determination.
Allan Dansie and several residents spent the fore part of the week in Dillon transacting business and visiting relatives. Gus Wenger, one of the basin's oldest pioneers, died during the night and was buried in Dillon after his funeral. Local social events included a tenth wedding anniversary at the Laphams and a Jackson Girls club formation with officers Jewell Romain and Mae Jackson.
Mrs Andy Pyle and Ruth visited Dillon in the early week. Mrs Carl L Knoll returned from Butte after her son's illness. Mrs Rollin E Kruger left for Los Angeles to join her husband and future home. Hollis Harrison and nephew Bob Harrison visited Dillon Tuesday. Helen Judge and Dwight Harrison passed eighth grade physiology. Miss Ida Pahnish Otto Pahnish and Mrs Rollins Krueger went to Dillon. Mr and Mrs Andy Hays recently married in Butte visit Dillon. Hays recovering from pneumonia.
Local residents from Grant Armstead and Dillon motored to neighboring towns this week for business and family visits. Agnes Pierce, James Dodd, and Elmer Selway traveled to Grant and Dillon while Desmond Barrett visited St Margaret's Academy in Blackfoot Idaho. George Smith and Angus McKay returned to Grant after visits in Dillon and Armstead.
The Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. FE. D. Marsh's home with Mrs. Glenn Marsh hosting and plans made for a February 23 dinner commemorating the church dedication on February 25, 1906. Seth Erb, 1900–Feb 1906, dies after flu pneumonia. funeral held at Catholic church. survived by parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Walter Ellinghouse shipped hogs to Spokane. Sheridan endures longest cold spell. heavy snow aids spring soil and irrigation. auto travel restored between Twin Bridges and Sheridan after detours. mail service disrupted by drifts.
Dillon Troop No. 14 observes anniversary week with plans for 1928 and 1929 registrants. Leaders thank Methodist church board and Ladies Aid for banquet donations, Rev T J Simons for the address, and Scout mothers for their support in making the banquet a success.
Washington's birthday event to be observed next Thursday evening with Dillon volunteer fire department hosting a masquerade ball at city hall. Committee led by William Angoaye has arranged prizes for best costumes and proceeds fund a new fire truck arriving in April.
Beaverhead county high school prepares for a Friday evening amateur production at the school auditorium. The mid year play, Her Temporary Husband, is a comedy with rapid humorous situations. Lead roles include Ethel Jean Davis Major Dansie Frank Hazelbaker Bert Orr and Jane Herndon under director Miss Olive Scholz.
F M Carr was elected president of The First National Bank at a directors meeting held last week. He is a prominent rancher in Beaverhead county with a well deserved reputation for level headedness and integrity.
Virginia Randolph won the extemporaneous speaking contest held last week at the high school and will represent Beaverhead in the plates. contest next week in Anaconda. Mildred Schuler placed second and will be an alternate. Other finalists were Jane Herndon and George Judge. Randolph spoke on Women in Industry and Schuler on Women in Occupations.
Coach Moe's Bulldogs host the Southern Branch of the University of Idaho from Pocatello next Thursday on Washington's Birthday at Normal gym. The contest is billed as the season's top home matchup. Earlier, the Bulldogs defeated the State School of Mines here.
Donald Bayerd and Dale Medsker of Beaverhead County High School and Peter Staudaker of Nelson school were in Helena Tuesday and Wednesday as guests of Senator Pearl I Smith and Representative Joe Metlen. The students were chosen for high standing in history and American government and observed legislative sessions with expenses paid by the schools.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Orr returned from a Seattle California wedding trip. On return they flew Los Angeles to Salt Lake by air mail, were forced to land in a desert during a storm 90 miles from a railroad, and waited for cars to reach a town to resume travel to Salt Lake. They suffered cold but enjoyed the trip overall.
A New Orleans mother testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar relieved her child's severe coughing episode. She asserts the remedy is a valuable, non opiate medicine. The note endorses Foley's product for croup measles cough and wheezy breathing, with a druggist selling it.
The obituary notes the death of a Dell rancher identified as a well known figure. He left three children in Idaho and siblings across Beaver, South Carolina, and the local community. Surviving relatives include four brothers and four sisters. The funeral, led by Rev. H. B. Ricketts, occurred at the Methodist church with burial in Mountain View cemetery.
Advertisement for a 600 acre ranch near Dillon with fine grazing land, running water, fully fenced, offered at 3.00 dollars per acre cash. Signed by E. C. Ward, Tacoma Street, Spokane, Wash. Adv. 79.
Irrigated farm to rent on shares. Almost everything provided except seed. Lessee must be skilled irrigator. Apply J. K. Patricio Box 668 Dillon Montana. Adv 6-9.
760 acres in Centennial valley near Red Rock lakes described as ideal sheep range with abundant water. Capable of producing 500 tons of hay. Suitable as summer home or hunting lodge. Part trade possible for California property. Interested parties contact John R. Hedley at 612 West Park Street, Butte, Montana.
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