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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates in advance for one year six months and three months and explains mailing policy as second class matter. It details charges for church festival notices card of thanks obituary poetry and other advertisements and gives address for Tribune Publishing Co and editor notices regarding responsibility and delivery.
An attorney general Ford driven enforcement program is blamed for revealing public ignorance of decency laws. Critics ask why state action cannot repeal or reform laws, noting cities like New York and Chicago have licensed prostitution and strict controls while Dillon worries about tax impacts. The letter cites a broader urban approach to the white slave traffic and questions local limits.
A historical reflection questions the paradox of slave trade condemnation by church leaders while defending slavery as divine. It critiques authorities who tax and license women as genteel governance and mocks public sentiment that backs reform with pride yet shows support to figures like Sam Ford.
The President claims it is not our business who Mexicans choose, yet taxpayers face rising costs from border troops. A bond issue to fund the occupation would burden future generations. Better to invest in cleaning up Mexico and end the costly, unproductive policy.
The article notes Argentina goods totaling 97 million dollars imported in the first ten months of 1916, versus under 18 million in the same period of 1913 under tariff protection. It highlights monthly shifts from under 2 million to nearly 10 million, and contrasts farm product prices and political views on tariffs and free trade.
The Non-Partisan Political League controls North Dakota politics with a clear majority in the legislature and victories in state offices and many judicial posts. It aims to provide a square deal for farmers and other citizens as it governs for the next two years.
The article notes California votes show Hughes and Wilson near 929000 and over a million for all parties, hinting at a 45 percent state population participation. It contrasts with Mississippi under four percent. It also reports Salmon Idaho businessmen backing a local packing plant to process meat for the region. It references Montana politics and Governor Stewart amid a long legislative message.
Miss Parr and her sister spent the holidays in Spokane while the Normal girls returned to Dillon to resume work. Several new students entered Normal last week and convocation featured a review of Southey’s poem. The Child Study club formed for 1917 and W C A held its first meeting of the year.
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