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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1929
Page
4
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The Direct Selling Federation plans universal bonding and registration for house to house salesmen and saleswomen. Ads will warn the public about bonded reps, aiming to bar unbonded sellers and raise standards. Local restrictions may be lifted to enforce strict bonding, backed by a national surety and detective resources. The bond fee is paid by the rep and refunded after meeting sale quotas.
Beaverhead County enjoys a mild sunny spell while other states endure deep cold. The report notes 2 below in Dillon on Jan. 5, with 22 below at Chinook Montana and 26 below at Devils Lake North Dakota. Snow in higher valleys promises good livestock range and summer irrigation water.
The article argues that modern newspapers spotlight crimes and trigger man hunts led by lawmen. It cites New York Chicago and Philadelphia as examples while praising public demand for punishment and law enforcement to prevail, noting Montana has avoided such high profile cases.
A early 20th century optimistic note cites unanimous belief among newspapers economists business leaders and labor leaders that 1929 will bring extended trade new industries and stronger farm manufacturing markets. Farmers diversify marketing hay grain and dairy while cattle sheep hogs and livestock prices promise solid income for Beaverhead County.
A report notes the nonstop flight lasting nearly a week from 7:26:45 Tuesday to 2:07:01 Monday, with 37 in-flight refuelings totaling 5,250 gallons of gas and 262 gallons of oil. The feat surpasses previous endurance records across aircraft types.
Undersheriff Carl Hartwig testified on the weights of Bates cane and the poker used by Snowden. Witnesses recalled Bates drinking, Snowden's illness, and Bates threatening him before the fatal dog fight. Snowden defended himself, saying he grabbed the poker after Bates shoved him and said he could be defeated as easily as a dog.
A testimonial claims Adlerika eased nine years of gas related indigestion and sleeplessness. The ad asserts one spoonful relieves gas and bloating by acting on both upper and lower bowels and removing old waste matter. G M Gosman, Druggist.
A housekeeper refuses to feed tramps prompting an exchange with an old tramp who insists he will feed himself. The brief confrontation highlights tensions over meals and hospitality.
The Dillon Country Club organizes for 1929 with member registration required due to a waiting list. Fred Chapman is elected to the board to replace Dr W H Stephan for a three year term, while Stephan declines another run. The board will choose president, vice president and secretary treasurer later. rules on golf ball use remain unchanged. The course will open early March if weather permits, with improvements including a well, clubhouse repairs and painting.
Jackson Auxiliary hosted by Mrs. Jim Johnson with large attendance and lunch. Jahnke and several residents made business trips to Butte Dillon and Chicago. Injuries occurred at the Inabnit ranch from a car bid e tank explosion with burns. Multiple residents traveled for medical visits jury service and dental work.
T. J. Simons urges Dillon and vicinity to build a lasting community through a shared human spirit. He contrasts benevolent leadership at the Illinois Central with the danger of wealth and egoism, arguing unity drives growth, attracts people and industry, and binds business social and religious groups.
Butte eyestrain specialist Dr. E. B. Arnold will be at the Metlen hotel January 18 19 and 21. Eyes examined glasses ground to order examinations free.
An ad touts Foley Pills as a diuretic for kidneys to relieve back ache. Claiming 25 years of use, it promises to purify blood and body of poisons and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by A. Gosman, successor to Potts.
Andy Pyle visits Dillon on business while Dr Poindexter treats a sick child at the Pahnish home with Will Lovell. George Harrison returns from Dillon and Ogden livestock show with Short Horn bulls. Nay Brothers buy 11 pure bred bulls. Local residents attend a dance at Mill Point and others travel for dental work, juries, or family illnesses.
Mrs Agnes Pierce visited Grant for a few days with her sister Mrs George Smith. John Prohosky made a business trip to Armstead. Elsie Waldemar Dillon visited her family. James Dodd traveled to Grant for a day. Grant residents attended a Mill Point dance. Matt Kay motored to Grant. L F Waldemar and family visited at John Waldemar’s in Grant. The note on American farming costs highlights 150 million dollars yearly. A poem line laments idle machinery.
Classified notices offer 328 acres grazing land in Centennial Valley 12 miles from Monida for 500000 cash. Also 150 ewes with ages 4,6,151 and 2 years and 35 lambs listed by C C Newman of Dillon Montana. Additional ads seek ranch owner contact and 100 tons alfalfa hay stock one mile from Dillon. Also hound dog tiger color for sale at Mate Rebich Dillon.
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