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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
9
The fragment indicates a Dillon post office entry flagged as second class mail matter for transmission through the mails. It shows standard postal classification wording used in official notices.
Mr. and Mrs. OG Jackson hosted a series of dinner parties for daughter Mrs. Allen Dansie with a seven course meal and heart shaped place cards. Guests included Mrs. Dansie and several local couples. Mrs. Dansie left for Salt Lake City Feb 15. Baptist Aid gathered at Mrs. Ed Lloyd’s home with music and readings. Washington’s Birthday celebrated in school with exercises and contests. Mrs Ferguson hosted a lively party with dancing and games. Families Cloward Case relocate to Dillon from Wood’s ranch.
The piece extols Florida's mild climate and rich produce while praising Montana as a welcoming, opportunity rich frontier. It highlights Montana’s favorable summer climate for travelers and homeseekers, its abundant minerals and forests, and Beaverhead county as an inviting location for investment and settlement compared with Florida’s crops and citrus.
The piece argues the post office could deliver milk like eggs, reducing costs and waste. It notes farmers currently earn 3 to 5 cents per quart while distributors take 12 to 20 cents, calling for paper bottles and parcel post efficiency to bring milk to urban mothers at seven cents per quart. It envisions rapid rail delivery and daily home visits by a national distribution system.
Mrs A L Anderson hosted the Needle club on Wednesday afternoon at her south Idaho Street residence. Guests included Mrs Comfort of Twin Bridges Mrs Roy Ayres of Silver Bow Mrs Lorenzo Cushing and Mrs Clark Anderson.
Mrs. T. E. Gilbert will entertain members of Theta at her South Pacific Street home Tuesday evening March 2.
The Ellen May guild gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. D. B. Cluley’s home with Miss Elizabeth Shotwell. A Chosen program directed by Mrs. Ernest F. Loft followed. Elected officers include President Mrs. John B. Cluley, Vice President Mrs. A. L. Anderson, Secretary Miss Jean Bishop, Treasurer Mrs. Frank Hazelbaker.
The Mah Jong club gathered this afternoon to meet with Mrs. W. F. Shockley for a social session and game play.
The Manse society of the Presbyterian church will be entertained Thursday afternoon March 4 by Mrs Jack Barrett at her home guests include church members and friends from the community.
Mrs Isaac Edinger of Divide a Beaverhead County Federation of Women’s clubs member and Montana State Federation representative will attend the American Rural Life association session in Chicago in March. She is one of 15 women from the United States chosen to report on rural life needs for Montana North Dakota and South Dakota and sails March 8.
St Rose Guild to be entertained by Mrs John J Gelhaus and Mrs Joseph F Gelhaus Thursday afternoon March 4 at the home of Mrs John Gelhaus 119 East Reeder Street.
Melrose notes record visits by James Maddox and family to Butte, Louis Bayer of Butte in Melrose for business, J Johnson with Mrs Parker and Mrs Ruth Hier to Butte, and Lee Towers from Dillon demonstrating Atwater Kent radios. The town reports an influenza epidemic, with many residents homebound, plus clergy visiting. Patricia Gilligan of Butte guests at the Smith ranch. Verena Vance of Lima visits. local families Springer from Butte spend Sunday with relatives.
Foley of Armstead and Wells of Montpelier Idaho married Tuesday evening in Dillon at the Episcopal rectory by Rev Bennett. Attendants were Miss Shay and Melvin Wessenger. A wedding supper followed at the Surrar Bowl cafe. The bride and groom plan Montana as their home.
Reichle updates report a Barrett funeral in Dillon attendance by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Decker, visits from Noel Allen of Apex, Dr. Molleur of Dillon a medical call to the Christ Reiber home, Reiber’s pneumonia recovery, Ind Woods from Dillon tending Wood's Livestock interests, John Waters in Butte, J. Fabian and F. Jerome from Butte fishing at Reichle, Rev. T. Clifford of Lima conducting services, Herman Honekamp departing for Potlatch Idaho after two months with Kaspar Hauser family, George Beaver trapping a lynx, and Mrs. Chickory visiting from Idaho to see her husband on the Wilson and Smith ranch.
Mrs Lizette Rounds entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club this week with a pleasant afternoon at cards and refreshments served afterward.
Mrs. Wm Dunn entertained the M. M. club Wednesday afternoon at her west side home.
Fay Gransbury shipped a carload of milch cows and stock cattle to Dillon on Tuesday. He has disposed of his cattle and intends to quit ranching for a time.
A large group of fishermen left Butte on Saturday to fish at Reichle during the holidays. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Wm Adders, Mr and Mrs Wm Miller, Dr Herzog, and Ross Palatier.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hancock of Lavon traveled to Ashton Idaho on Saturday to watch dog races. They returned Tuesday morning and report the winner collected $1000.
Dr and Mrs L F Molleur of Dillon were here on business Monday Walter Vance of Dillon was a Melrose visitor on Sunday J Johnson is in Wisdom this week The Melrose High School and public schools held a joint entertainment Saturday night followed by a pound social and auction Proceeds from the auction will be added to the piano fund partially raised by sales raffles Adv 7 9 for Lincoln Woolen Co Fergus Falls Minn
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated February 16 1926 announces John W Shuster of Dillon Montana filing for final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described as SE1 2 NW 4 SW 4 N E M SE Y SW Y N W H N W W SE N WY SW Y S in township 11 south range 6 west principal meridian. Hearing before United States Commissioner F A Hazel baker at Dillon on April 14 1926. Witnesses Hans Anderson Viggo Westergard Ed Knox Harry Roberts all of Dillon Montana.
Classified ad seeks an irrigated farm lease in Dillon Montana. Offers cash or shares plus machinery tools and water. Leaser must be good irrigator and able to finance themselves. Address box 668 Dillon Mont Adv. 8 11.
Warns that neglected colds can lead to serious disease and urges Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for quick relief. Includes a testimonial from Peter Landis of Meyersdale Pa about a child with a severe croupy cough. Recommends having a bottle ready and notes no opiates and satisfaction guaranteed.
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