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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
6
Engineers have developed a carburetor intake silencer that neutralizes intake noise at all speeds. The device uses opposing sound waves to quiet the engine while preserving power, with 1931 models already adopting the system and many more planned.
Outfielder Al Simmons of the Philadelphia Americans calls night baseball bunk after six night games on an exhibition tour. He says arc lights hinder sight and feel natural at the plate or in the field and hopes the majors never adopt night baseball.
Fred Miller recalls the 1922 Poughkeepsie regatta where Navy edged Washington in a dramatic finish after a clocking 15 minutes 83 and 5 seconds. The day featured a strong sprint by Washington to overtake Navy then Navy’s final burst to win by a length. Syracuse Columbia Washington Cornell Navy Pennsylvanian.
Brief sport items note San Francisco Tennis club plans illuminated night courts New York University and Carnegie Tech set their 10931 game for Thanksgiving Lew Carr longtime Syracuse baseball coach since 1910 Jess Sweetser and George Voigt top American golfers never took professional lessons Japanese swimming federation bids top American sprinters for pre Olympic meet in Tokyo Rose Bowl in Pasadena expanded to 76000 capacity Jimmy Wilde backs banning four fighters worldwide Bob Zuppke Illinois coach never played football in youth APBA restricts veterans on court six no hit games in 1908 by six pitchers Eddie Baker Pitt praised as Panthers best quarterback Tony Canzoneri earned 7253 for knockout Al Singer Wrigley Jr claims 3 million invested in baseball in ten years
A rubber map pocket designed to fit under the front seats keeps papers from jostling. Section of uner tube splits lengthwise forms the pocket. center tack secures it and the back edge is stretched to maintain even tension.
Memphis Chicks president Tom Watkins reveals a disdain for major league scouts shaped by an anecdote about a scout misidentifying a young player as Tommy McMillan. He recalls offering $17,500 for a prospect named Moore, only to learn the scout planned a wire sale, exposing the scam and his lack of a score.
Thirty-five states will alter automobile license plate colors in 1931 with 26 motifs nationwide. In 1930 thirty-one states changed colors using 16 motifs. Next year eleven states and DC will revert to 1930 colors with reversed background and lettering, including Ohio Pennsylvan ia Michigan Indiana West Virginia Kentucky color schemes.
Data from the National Safety Council show rising deaths from carbon monoxide as cars warm up in garages. In 1929 deaths more than doubled 1924 figures, with 1928 and 1929 rates climbing. Warning: CO is invisible, odorless, and deadly. keep doors and windows open when the engine runs in a garage.
Cambridge University Boat Club voted to remove the nine inch slide length limit in Lent races. The change follows a trial period with sliding seats and was passed by an overwhelming majority at a recent special general meeting in Cambridge England.
A Santa Fe Magazine vignette describes a grocer's struggle with a picky female customer. After rejecting several cheeses described as lively the grocer loses patience and orders his assistant to unleash cheese No 7. The tale satirizes customer demands and shopkeeper frustration.
A terse dialogue presents a man insisting his cash will endure forever while a woman coolly questions the longevity of his funds, highlighting a contrast between passion and practicality in a short domestic exchange.
Fragmentary verse line interprets a weary speaker chastising self and fate after a trivial accident. The quatrain hints at existential fatigue through a fractured, playful misquote about toe stubbing and a pun on a mountain’s name.
A London correspondent notes a year since the couple wed and recalls a sunny seaside holiday. The writer asks how the pair will celebrate this year and imagines a cheerful future together.
A brief dialogue reveals John expressing heartbreak over love. He confirms he married Sylvia, responding to a remark about age and marriage in a terse exchange.
In a courtroom exchange a magistrate asks Mrs Murphy if she understands the oath while she explains her husband is a golfer and her son drives a second hand car.
Walter Berger, Boston Braves outfielder, had a strong first major league season finishing with a .310 batting average. His value to the club went beyond the stat line, marking him as a notable newcomer.
Two speakers banter about the proximity of lightning and a light, mentioning a “gay person” in a casual, slang filled exchange. The dialogue captures a playful, informal mood without a clear newsworthy event.
A brief dialogue exchange where He asks why she calls him mustard during dance and She replies he is always on her dogs. The snippet conveys playful banter and character dynamics in a ballroom setting.
A reflective note on shifting public taste shows the once chatty speaker now commands the broadest audience. The piece traces how audience responses evolve as time changes, highlighting surprise at popularity.
An online report describes a driver crashing his car into a telephone pole, with both vehicle and driver sustaining damage. An officer questions the driver about his driving experience while the injured party quips about his future experiences. The tale includes references to dependents and a landlord amid the odd exchange.
A man asks a lawyer to incorport his small fish business. He confirms a few assets exist including bait. The exchange highlights a modest venture aiming to formalize operations and legal status.
In a brief dialogue the Wife urges choosing the finest car available. The Hubby counters that while the market offers top options, his finances may not permit the best, highlighting a light domestic exchange over purchase value.
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