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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1928
Page
4
Fe. Foote Dillon of Dillon Montana is identified as a foreign advertising representative for the American Press Association in a brief notice from the agency. The item notes his role and affiliation with the national press organization.
A brief notice records subscription rates filed at the Dillon postoffice for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
Aaron Hardy Ulm notes a Dearborn Independent piece arguing Benjamin Franklin ranks among the world’s greatest Americans. The essay contrasts Franklin with Washington Lincoln Jefferson Hamilton Roosevelt Wilson and Lee Davis Jackson, noting Franklin’s global recognition, diverse contributions as philosopher scientist diplomat writer and public institution founder.
Dr. A. V. Allen of Chicago Edison argues half the suffering from colds is unnecessary. He recommends avoiding infection, crowds, ill ventilated rooms, and close contact. He warns against shaking hands, overwraps, scarves, and hot treatments, preferring light clothing and consulting a physician for colds.
A Dearborn Independent piece argues that crows and English sparrows play beneficial roles. Crows control May beetle larvae and pests, while sparrows curb locusts by eating harmful insects. The article cites shifting USDA views and ornithologists noting ecological value of these birds.
The Automobile Club of Washington cites 759,060 injuries and 25,302 fatalities annually from highway crashes in the United States. It notes more than 80 percent of deaths and injuries result from carelessness, with a worst-case figure of one person killed or seriously injured every 40 seconds.
Ancient Greeks used small bread pieces as napkins and then discarded them on the floor for dogs to eat, a practice noted in historical accounts. The custom reflects era table manners and food waste norms without modern hygienic concerns.
A Labour team of 500 workers spent five days coal fitting a liner comparable in size to the Olympic. The task progressed under steady crew coordination, reflecting a wartime or industrial effort to accelerate vessel completion.
Ed Warfield and Frank Henderson received long prison terms for a gun point robbery. Warfield was sentenced 20 to 40 years, Henderson 15 to 80 years. Judge Rodgers called the crime premeditated and a menace, with both men showing little remorse.
A Shanghai source warns that American forces in Chinese ports receive Oriental money such as cash tokens with square holes. Tokens, called tiaos, string into a tiao, with exchanges of BRASS tiaos for dollars. The note also mentions China’s low wages and many mints, plus a Danish population fact about Copenhagen.
Faust has been performed at the Paris opera more than 1 800 times and has consistently sold out capacity receipts.
A Wisconsin mother asserts mothers are well informed about medicines and avoid opiates and chloroform. She praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds croup and throat irritation, noting its pure ingredients and value. Gosman the Druggist endorses it.
Mrs John Wenger and daughter Elveretta plan a Dillon visit to see Jim Langdorf. Wendell Jardine rode to Dillon by stage Tuesday morning. Dan and Mrs Pendergast venture to Butte and Dillon for business and visiting friends. Charlie Pinkerton to handle cooking during absence. Miss Connell returns to Finsley school basin after vacation in Butte. Harry Davis returns from Missoula to Jackson. James Dodd travels to Dillon via Carroll hill. Mrs Charles Banks and daughter back from visit with Addie Barber. Jackson Woman's club meets at Mrs Camas Nelson home. Neidt hostess. refreshments served. Nellie McGinnis returns to Jackson. school to reopen Monday. Mr and Mrs Harry Lapham host a Saturday evening with cards radio dancing and late refreshments. Betsy Clemow visits Mrs Fred Hirshey. Martin Jackson in Dillon. George Clemow and Mrs Lucy Jardine dine with family.
Dr. S F E Davis travels for addresses at the County Superintendents’ convention and a University Executive Council meeting with high school visits planned. Booster club to run January 24 assembly. vaudeville in place of carnival on January 20. Chinook college annual planning. 1880s Huffman pictures hung in library. basketball vs School of Mines. new swimming pool schedule posted. Miss Helen Mae Smith trains girls basketball. weekly practice and tournament prep.
Mr and Mrs Andy Pyle hosted a holiday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Ted Marchesseau Mr and Mrs John H Judge and Clare Frank Tom and Helen Judge W S Tash and George Harrison travelled to Ogden for the annual livestock show Polaris school pupils liked a desk calendar from Senator Frank Hazelbaker Hollis Harrison and family hosted New Year’s Day dinner with Olive M Harrison and other relatives Weather describes unusually mild spell with occasional rain and notes sudden Montana changes.
Mr and Mrs Ted Marchesseau hosted friends on the 4th for a Dodge Bros event promoting the new 1928 Victory Six. Guests included Mr and Mrs Andy Pyle and daughters, Mr and Mrs Julia Judge and family, with Mrs Marchesseau serving refreshments after the program.
Airmen surveying arid regions report migratory birds now use airplanes for travel, with often a dozen to twenty birds per plane. This unusual behavior highlights unexpected wildlife adaptability to human transport.
In certain Pacific communities sharks' teeth serve as a form of money. Traders exchange the teeth in local markets for goods and services, reflecting a traditional value system tied to the sea and cultural exchange.
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