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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
9
The piece argues railroads seek higher mail transport charges from the government while newspapers would bear the burden. It notes the post office costs largely cover rail hauling and contrasts $1.70 per hundred pounds for 150 miles with 30 to 90 cents from rail carriers. It urges stopping what it calls press exploitation.
An exhortation to parents to train children in evaluating newspaper ads. It argues ads educate and inspire, helping youths become careful buyers rather than impulsive spenders, and urges reading ads alongside comics and news items in the Tribune.
Tribute praises Beaverhead and Madison delegations plus Montana for securing the 1927 National Woolgrowers meeting in Butte. It highlights Montana pride, Butte victory, and references Tammanyized policing quips and light social musings embedded in the text.
Jan 2% John Mullen rode to Butte as a passenger. Mr and Mrs Smith M Ames and children visited Dillon Friday. Mrs J A Golobick and son and Mrs Elmer Gordon shopped in Dillon Friday. John Mullen welcomed a daughter born in Butte Saturday Jan 16. Mrs B J McMenomey shopped in Dillon Saturday. Mae Stocker of Grant stayed with Mr Smith M Ames. Mrs J A Golobick hosted Neighbors in Gordon apartments Inn. B M U met at L M Pfiffner ranch Red Rock with a midnight chicken supper. R J Dansie and Nina Jane visited Butte. Dellar Gordon and Edgar Rife attended Dillon business Tuesday.
At the Sheridan State bank annual meeting, directors elected for the year are C. H. Buford M. M. Duncan R. W. Rossiter W. H. Foster and C. C. Hill with Rossiter as president and Hill as vice president. The cashier to be elected later. Also elected at a Episcopal church Woman's Auxiliary meeting were President Mrs. D. O. Clemo Vice President Mrs. A. C. Ellinghouse Secretary Mrs. Ivan Winslow Educational Secretary Mrs. J. M. Maddison Supply Secretary Mrs. T. E. Glick Treasurer Flora Mee Nulty Auditor Mrs. C. H. Browne. The Sheridan Woman's Library club heard a paper on the League of Nations and World Court led by Miss Ida Fenwha and Mrs. Ivan Winston with song. The high school basketball team lost to visiting Dillion 25 to 8.
The author argues Montana's section enjoys unusually mild, stable winter weather unlike harsher eastern and southern regions. He asserts zero weather has not occurred for over a year, notes blizzards elsewhere miss the mountains, and recalls plains winds. Sheep cattle and horses thrive on grasslands, celebrating local climate.
The article notes a Dillon Missoula game on Saturday night and Ranger E H Billsborough visiting the supervisor's office. It reports changes to the Horse Creek to Mill Creek range, aiming to shift stock mid season, and recalls 30 head lost to lark spur poisoning. Eli Allen awarded salt distribution contract. Ruby Valley Stock advisory board met January 16 with President Anderson, Secretary Utley, and others.
Montana county commissioners gather in Billings for a three day convention with the highway funding problem as the main agenda. Delegates anticipate state wide debate over matching federal aid for trunk and feeder highways and how gasoline and license tax distributions affect county road improvement budgets. John G. Brown of Helena emphasizes the issue at the morning session.
Notice lists hay and pasturage for several hundred head of stock at Spur Ranch cared for by W. M. Shufeldt. The advertisement appears under Ranch personnel and livestock feed offerings, indicating available forage resources.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet Friday afternoon January 29 at three o'clock with Mrs. Addie Churchill at the home of Mrs. R. E. Foster. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
Mr. and Mrs. 8 S Patterson entertained about thirty five guests Saturday evening January 16 at their west city ranch home. The event honored Mr. and Mrs Herb Wheat on their wedding anniversary with decorated rooms, cards and dancing followed by a midnight lunch.
The Manse society of the Presbyterian church was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs F H Bimrose and Mrs Frank Foltz at Mrs Foltz’s home.
The Dillon Delphian club will meet Monday afternoon February 1 at the public library. The meeting will feature a review of The Professor's House by Willa Cather.
The St Rose guild gathered Thursday afternoon at the Rectory for a regular meeting. Members discussed upcoming events and community service plans.
The Busy Bee club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Mayme Hoffmans Bond block apartment for an entertaining afternoon.
Mr and Mrs A C Elliott entertained the Monday night Pinochle club at their South Atlantic Street home. A well appointed dinner was served at seven followed by card games for the rest of the evening.
The Woodcraft lodge ladies hosted a midweek card party with twenty two tables of Pinddle. Mrs. Charles Price won the high score and an aftergame program and refreshments followed. The event closed with dancing led by committee chair Mrs. Will Henneberry and co chair Mrs. Leo Tallent.
Miss Milly Gay Schultz leads a large Dillon dance class presenting Pickles a three act musical comedy at the Hartwig theatre on February 15 and 16. The youngsters trained by Schultz take important roles promising a strong production for the Dillon audience. A fuller description will appear in upcoming issues.
Missoula and Northern Pacific expand rail work by adding 100 maintenance workers to lay new track from Gaspard to Huson, St. Regis to Quinn, and Garrison to Ellis ton, signaling a significant upgrade in service and infrastructure.
A contract has been awarded for the Armington Riceville highway project to repair and surface the route. The award covers paving, resurfacing, and related work intended to improve driving conditions and extend the road’s service life.
Whitefish Creamery opens for business as the Terry-Northern Pacific plan to construct stockyards in the area signals a boost for local agriculture and livestock trade.
The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for catarrh and deafness. It claims the ointment relieves symptoms and the internal tonic purifies blood to restore normal mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
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