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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
8
In 1927 health data show a peak in communicable disease reports, marking a record high for the year. Officials note continued spread despite public health efforts and emphasize surveillance and intervention strategies.
Montana records indicate 1927 was the healthiest year, with 5185 deaths down from 5375 in 1926 and an overall death rate of 9.4 per 1000. Births reached 9851, infant mortality hit a record low of 63.2 per 1000, and automobile deaths numbered 70, unchanged from 1924 and lower than 1926.
Helena officials discuss population estimates and staffing at the state capitol. A. W. Miles buys Northwestern National Bank assets for 35000 to satisfy creditors. Orphan care demand exceeds supply with 140 placements last year and 50 waiting list homes. Great Northern train accident claim detailed. Nuclear spill? No.
London dispatch from Nice says Prince Louis of Monaco aged fifty eight, one of Europe’s richest men, is reported engaged to the daughter of an American financier.
Mrs. Stelen Dolder, newly sworn sheriff of De Kalb county, quelled 388 prisoners by blasting water from fire hoses after they rejected mush for supper. She and deputies locked cells afterward. the next night the same meal was served and accepted. She is Illinois’ only woman sheriff.
Col Charles A Lindbergh is hunting and resting near the village of Bouquete about 200 miles from Panama. He will stay several days and his next departure for Caracas on the goodwill flight is not yet set. In Panama City a crowd of 20 000 cheered as Lindbergh Costes and Lebrix shook hands on the municipal building balcony.
Louis F. Post, noted editor, economist, and single tax advocate who served as assistant secretary of labor, has died in Washington. His career spanned reform causes and public policy roles.
Carbon County posted the top state average for all wheat with 27.1 bushels per acre on 52 000 acres, exceeding the Montana average of 20.8. Ravalli and Beaverhead also surpassed the state average, with Carbon also leading spring wheat at 28 bushels per acre on 43 000 acres.
Ranch notes report cattle in good condition while sheep decline west of the mountains. Antelope released from Canadian reservations are being hunted by Montana Indians near Cut Bank. Holstein cattle from Bozeman join Stephenson dairy herd. Over 250000 sheep from Washington and Oregon will graze Montana and northern Idaho forests, up from 1927. Bainville ships gluten of 270000 bushels wheat from 180 cars. Six calves near Dillon die from non contagious hay germ. Hogs expand in southeastern Montana. Anton Ault ranch sale to L F Rutherford ranks large for Great Falls area. Montana wheat shipments exceed 1926 by early Dec 1927. Flood damage incurs losses in eastern Montana. Glendive homes deserted. Falls stock losses expected from ice gorge release. Pigs indicate 133000 fall crop in Dec survey, 1927 spring crop 273000 vs 296000 in 1926. Woolgrowers reelect Williams as president. Butte seeks Montana potatoes only if quality matches rivals. pot ato growers urged to improve marketing.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Robinson announces a $55 million request to start the first year of a $750 million five year build program. Admiral Hughes says the plan aims to add 25 cruisers 5 aircraft carriers 9 destroyer leaders and 32 submarines to protect commerce and shores.
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray were executed in the Sing Sing electric chair for the murder of Albert Snyder. They died seven minutes apart after two days of legal delays by defense attorneys. Snyder was the eighth woman put to death in New York since 1892. 270 prisoners have been executed, mostly by hanging.
Two hundred dairy producers from Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin meeting in Chicago pressed for higher milk prices for Chicago dealers. The Milk Producers association issued the demand at the gathering detailing current pricing concerns and the need for favorable terms.
The Japanese ministry of communications will not permit non Japanese cables to touch Hakodate island. The decision comes from the communications department and reflects ongoing regulatory limits on foreign telecommunications touching Hakodate.
H J Long of White Sulphur Springs plans to establish a creamery in Dillon. He and his wife have been in town about two weeks and intend to settle here. Long is surveying sites as daily cream shipments from Dillon suggest an ideal location for dairy industry growth.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Brundage chapel for the month old son of Mr and Mrs William Raddatz of Dell who died in this city Saturday The Rev H B Ricketts of the Methodist church officiated and burial followed in Mountain View cemetery Several Dell residents attended the funeral.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellum and relatives visited the Harrison home on Sunday. James Dodd bought Pyle Bros. fat cows at a top price Sunday. Mrs. K A Marchesseau returned from Dillon. Mrs. Onie Crook arrived from Colorado Springs for a few weeks with relatives. Andy Pyle and Frank Marchesseau and others traveled to local ranches. Radio party at J D Harrison home with Mrs Harrison serving refreshments.
The Sheridan Commercial Club seeks action against Mrs Ben Thompson's application to the State Railroad Commission for a freight truck license from Butte to Virginia City warning that auto freighting could reduce train service to one trip weekly or less harming stockmen and industries. The Ladies Aid Society hosted a May event in Bethany Hall with a bygone era quartet and a hot chicken pie dinner for about 60 attendees to raise funds for silverware.
Ranch listing offers 1446 acres in Centennial valley with open range water and improvements. Projects 3800 tons of hay under proper care. Includes 240 acres west of Glenn. Equipment, 19 cattle and 6 horses. Price 3600 dollars with terms.
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