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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
1
Revised Montana 1925 wealth estimates show total production value at 327,275,236 dollars, averaging 589.02 dollars per person. Farm crops and livestock, metal mining, oil, and manufacturing contributed major shares, with notable gains from oil and metal mines compared to 1924.
Leo Hale, a Poindexter and Orr ranch hand, was seriously injured while felling timber on the upper Blacktail last Saturday. A jagged branch struck his head as the pine fell, causing deep facial wounds and possible skull fracture. He was treated at the home ranch and is reported improved. Missoula reports A M Co rebuilds Western Lumber to cut frame timbers for Butte mines.
Mild weather boosts demand as Terry's at the Andrus hotel introduces a new ice cream item called Cold Dogs. About 1,500 weekly cones are sold, with kids and adults flocking to the novelty praised by the shop and supported by a Chicago shell supplier.
The Dillon Horse Sales company announces its annual February sale of horses for the latter part of next month. George Ditty, manager, urges ranchers to enter stock in first class condition. Several hundred head will be disposed of with farm and draft stock in demand for spring work. detailed plans follow.
A meeting of the Beaverhead Madison Farm Loan Association was held at Senator Hazelbaker's offices. Directors elected: George Stimpson James McKnight J E Morse Norman Holden and George Hughes. George Stimpson named president J E Morse vice president and F A Hazelbaker secretary treasurer. Hazelbaker notes a strong year and Spokane Federal Land Bank designation as the most substantial association in the district.
National radio pacing tests to locate causes of static and fading were announced. 4000 of 4500 observation stations will participate with Stewart Warner Speedometer and Northwestern University. first test February 9 from 8 to 11 pm CST.
Beaverhead American Legion post held a regular meeting electing James McCollum as commander George Baker as vice commander Alex Tait as adjutant Joe Jaques as finance officer Rev Carl Knudson as chaplain W B Thackery as sergeant at arms and J B Cluley as historian. T E Gilbert Dr F M Poindexter and J C Fuller were chosen for the executive committee.
Sidney-Holly Sugar Co. completed an 85 day run of its $1,500,000 mill project as the first sea tonnage milestone. The operation began with expectations of boosting production and market supply.
The article recalls George Ditty’s Ogden stock show visit with praise for the event and prices paid for cattle hogs and sheep. It also reports that the Salvation Army advisory board decided to discontinue operations in Dillon due to rising debt after distributing 426.60 to cover headquarters rent campaign expenses and other obligations.
Mr and Mrs Morton Elliott celebrate the birth of a daughter last Sunday at Barrett hospital. This is their second child, their elder a son.
The White Sulphur Springs operation and the Old Bour Bon mine are being brought back into production. Local industry officials announce renewed mining activity and potential job creation as operations resume at the historic site.
Ferdinand Boberg the Swedish artist has created over a thousand drawings capturing traditional Swedish architecture and early industrial scenes to preserve the nation’s characteristic likeness.
The record notes that Rome borrowed money from private individuals for the first time at the start of the Hannibalic War, around 215 B.C. This marks a notable shift in financing during the early Roman Republic.
Registration at the start of week two reaches 516, the largest regular quarter in Normal College history with 64 men and 452 women. The autumn total was 503. Dr. F. H. Garver spoke on What Others Think of Us, examining European views of American institutions. The basketball schedule lists Idaho Tech at Pocatello on January 15 and Lima Independents at Lima on Saturday night. The autumn honor list features students with two or more points per credit. top scorer earned three points per 16 credits. The annual honor list will include names from the quarterly list. names are ordered by honor points. The list includes many students from Dillon and surrounding towns, with several from Boxeman, Colu mbu, Dillon, Great Falls, Butte, and elsewhere.
An Atlantic Georgia man slept with his head against a cement box and woke encased in concrete. He was hospitalized to have the concrete removed under surgeon instruction.
Mine operators in White Sulphur Springs construct a two mile rail spur to access the Cleveland mine extending transportation for ore and equipment. The project aims to speed shipments and reduce haul distances for the operation.
Thomas C. Beattie 86 a Beaverhead County resident for nearly 30 years died Tuesday morning at the Metlen hotel from age related complications after a yearlong illness. Born January 10 1859 in Dane County Wisconsin he moved to Montana at age 22 and settled in Centennial Valley. Funeral services were held at Brundage chapel with Rev. Ernest E. Loft and interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery beside his wife. Surviving relatives include two brothers in law William Montgomery Anaconda and Matt Kaw Grant plus others in Wisconsin.
Dillon Elks and many guests motored to Virginia City for the annul dance of the order. The Dillon delegation included numerous couples, with music by the Winter Garden orchestra of Butte and Charleston entertainers. Refreshments followed at midnight and the group returned home the next morning reporting a splendid time.
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