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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
4
The Taizune Pustisxine Co. will not be responsible for any debts contracted by employees, except in cases where orders signed by the manager are given.
A military expert criticizes the United States army and national defenses and argues the remedy lies in the home circle rather than venting to neighbors. The remark emphasizes domestic reform over external complaints.
The United Missouri River Power Company, capitalized at 14 million dollars and mortgaged for 12.5 million, objects to a 2,036,855 valuation for taxes and has delinquent taxes leading to sale in Lewis and Clark County. The Montana Lookout notes a chance to acquire one of the Northwest’s great power monopolies at tax sale.
The piece argues that shrinking half of farmed land and intensifying care on the remainder could double farming populations and curb city growth. It cites a South Carolina boy on three acres producing as much corn as neighbors on thirty-three, via soil prep seed selection drainage and steady cultivation. It adds note on Melrose phosphate as a top fertilizer.
A plan proposes Missouri develop an original song to celebrate the state. Officials hope the tune becomes popular in Montana and Missouri alike, reflecting the many settlers from Missouri in the region.
A Helena debate centers on a pass bill described as short lived and temperamental. Opponents call the proposal pernicious while supporters argue the measure addresses a crucial issue.
The Biennial Report of the state fish and game warden, compiled by Henry Aware, notes interesting matter and illustrations. The inquiry mentions Standard Oil in Washington trials, Kel logg stirring the courtroom, and a growing Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone News. A phosphate deposit near Melrose, three miles from town, is valued by government experts and could spark a regional boom with mineral development.
A collage of short reader quotes from various newspapers recounts humor customs and politics. Highlights include A Maconnegro sentenced for six months for stealing eggs, debates on hoop skirts, postal savings bank jokes, historical price references, calls for legislative changes, and comparisons to 19th century mining towns.
Miss Johnson, English teacher, was home for two days due to sickness. Miss Cavanaugh, new history and science teacher, will assume classes next Monday. The team beat Butte High 34 to 8 last Saturday and will host Butte on the 28th, then travel to Deer Lodge and Anaconda around Feb 3 and 4. Prof. Phillips will host a student banquet in the Domestic Science dining room prepared by the Domestic Science girls.
A mass meeting will discuss organizing Boy Scouts for Dillon. The article outlines three ranks tenderfoot second class and first class with tests such as miles walked, money saved, knots, signaling and canoeing. Units form patrols and troops under a Scout master with a governing committee.
The Lakme freight steamer with a 15 man crew drifts in a hurricane toward Cape Blanco. Eureka station picked up its distress signal at 2 AM as Asuncia Watson and Argyll stand by. Lifeboats swamped. crew dumps oil to attract help.
The new toll line of the Southern Montana Telephone company from Wisdom to Divide links with existing lines and serves Wisdom Ralston Dewey and nearby points, providing instant communication to markets dependent on the Big Hole country. The line supports the region’s cattle trade and broader future development according to Telephone News.
Kansas City reports a Monday crash between an automobile and a sleigh killing one person and injuring four others.
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh in all stages. It claims constitutional treatment via internal use, asserting it cures by affecting blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure.
Omaha January 19. An organization to oppose Pinchot policies will be formed Tuesday by western land men attending the Omaha land show. Governor Aldrich intends to organize the Western Development League to coordinate efforts.
A vintage ad touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a healing balm for lungs and air passages after a dry hacking cough. It lists prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and notes Potts the Druggist as the seller.
Under Salt Lake Elks Lodge sponsorship a public excursion departs Salt Lake City with round trip rate 35 dollars to Los Angeles. Alternate routes via Ogden and Portland priced 41 20 and 60 75 with return by March 7th. Sleeper reservations through B G Raybould Secretary B P O E Lodge Salt Lake City Utah.
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