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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
9
Edward D. Jones argues business men should organize on a national scale to rival labor unions by forming alliances to elect a prudent business leader as president. He contrasts this with politicians and lawyers and notes labor’s long history of organization as a model.
Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Supt. L. R. Light. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by Pastor H. G. Humphrey. Epworth League gathering at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
The piece argues that if House Bill No. 14 had been upheld Montana business men would have followed the law despite costs or injustices. Instead many new enterprises stalled and suspicion fell on business interests, damaging Montana’s reputation and deterring investment. It blames petty politicians for steering the legislature away from duty amid economic strain.
Secretary of the Treasury Carter Glass calls on newspapers to inform the American people about two factors in strengthening the national finances. He urges holding government securities to maturity and discouraging exchanges for speculative stocks, while promoting regular investments in thrift stamps savings certificates and Liberty Bonds.
An editorial urges readers to consider Liberty bonds as a personal investment in national finance. It argues Uncle Sam pays almost nine hundred million in yearly interest, questions selling bonds, and urges buying more bonds while cautioning against selling before maturity. It emphasizes taxes fund interest and promotes holding or purchasing Liberty bonds.
Major Stephen Trowbridge reports under Gen. Allenby that Besim Bey, Municpal Chief Accountant of Aintab, led a brutal graft and terror regime until Near East Relief agents halted him. General MacAndrew ordered arrest and removal of the six worst Turks in the ruling ring.
An American architect unveils plans for a memorial church built entirely of reinforced concrete. He claims to have created a pure, modern architectural style, with monolithic form and no distinction between walls and roof, an all roof structure enabled by concrete’s plasticity.
In Tientsin China a rich man named Li had an effigy of his car burned at his grave as part of a funeral custom. The papier mache car with driver and tires was paraded for over three miles to the grave before the blaze consumed the entire scene.
Horace Hand of Lavon sells his Beaverhead county ranch to the Harvey brothers and plans to relocate with his family to a Willamette valley farm in Oregon for health benefits. County Superintendent Elizabeth Sutherland is appointed Beaverhead county Director succeeding John Collins. she has boosted War Savings Stamp sales through the schools.
Two Dillon musicians plan a series of concerts in Madison County. Mrs Sewell will sing a range of vocal selections while Miss Phillips accompanies on piano.
A street cleaning drive began Monday to remove thick ice from gutters on Montana and Idaho streets. Workers chopped the ice and washed debris with a high pressure hose. Idaho Street drains proved adequate to handle the runoff.
The traditional Redmen's dance on Lincoln's birthday will be held as in years past with plans to be among the most successful in the chapter's history. Dillon dancers eagerly anticipate the event as one of the year's most enjoyable affairs.
Furs and pelts fetch high prices as Dillan youths engage in after school trapping. Several youngsters average over three dollars daily from sales of their catches. Greek Meets Greek highlights ancient heroes through tableaux as Sixth graders at the training school staged a program for hundreds of students and visitors. High power Mazda lamps replace twenty year old street arc lights, improving efficiency. Gladys Browning is granted a divorce from Terry Browning in District Court on grounds of incompatibility.
A group of women say the Hupmobile is superior to any other car they have driven. They praise its easy handling, quick acceleration, low gear shifting, and exceptional reliability. They advise other women who own cars or intend to buy one to consider this model based on their experience.
Rev. D. Foley contemplates building a new guild hall soon to serve parish guild activities and other social events for parishioners, signaling expanded community facilities.
In a note of regional optimism a Georgia resident buys two pianos to balance the sitting room, illustrating the period’s visible wealth.
The 1920 War Savings stamp bears George Washington’s likeness. It urges buyers to recall the cherry tree episode when tempted to refuse purchase and join the national savings effort.
Fragmentary lines describe harsh winter conditions and a critique of coal's high costs. The compact note suggests an ongoing cold season and rising energy prices impacting households. No named individuals or organizations are present.
Violin instruction noted for Helen Finch pupil of Theodore Spiering of New York City. Telephone 215 W. appears in an advertisement fragment.
A stockholders meeting for the Bonniview Reservoir Company will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday February 2 1920 at No 492 Thompson Avenue Dillon Montana to elect officers for the ensuing year and address any other business. Signed James Kirkpatrick President.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Sontag of 1300 East Glendale welcome a 10 pound baby boy born Wednesday at 10 30 AM at 217 South Atlantic. This is their second child following a previous daughter. Both mother and baby are doing well.
Classified notices offer sale of city lots and a 1129 acre sheep ranch near Fishtrap with water rights and livestock terms. Includes an estate notice in Beaverhead County Montana for Herbert Selway with a petition to convey parcels to assignees of George Baker, hearing set February 21, 1920.
There is more Catarrh in this section than other diseases put together and long thought incurable. Local remedies fail, so a constitutional treatment is urged. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from KF J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is claimed to cure by acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered if it fails to cure.
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