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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
5
The county paper announces subscription rates in advance with a price of two dollars for a basic period and one dollar for another option. The notice presents pricing details for readers considering a subscription.
A note to the editor indicates letters bearing correspondence and manuscript destined for the editorial department should be addressed to Editor Tribune.
A local notice promotes Forl ing as an effective dandelion killer. It claims the chemical kills young plants while sparing grass, advises applications every two weeks from spring through frost, and specifies a mixture of one hundred pounds of copper in fifty gallons of water to treat one acre.
A speaker asserts that complaining about dull business proves a man cannot run a business and should exit soon. He argues advertising drives profit, calling advertisers the successful few who invest in printer's ink. He contends absent local ads marks a man as a back number.
The city council met special last Monday and passed resolutions. The paper questions the step and notes reservoirs were emptied, blaming sprinkler misuse. Wisdom residents reportedly move to form a chamber of commerce to boost the Big Hole basin, aiming for real community benefits.
Armstead sympathies clash with county taxpayers over the liquor policy related to railroad work. Beaverhead fair opens in eight weeks at Dillon with strong premiums and four days of exhibits. A Butte judge jailed a man a year for permitting gambling. A Chinese cook hash remark accompanies the blasting incident at Armstead. Fourth of July celebrations urged to be a big event with early and full participation. The city council faces quizzical water use questions tied to tooth washing.
A local farming district appeals for more rainfall guidance attended by farmers seeking better water guidance and rainfall expectations for ongoing dry land cultivation.
A collage of cheeky lines from Butte Tribune-Review Anaconda Standard Butte Inter Mountain Forsyth Times Missoulian and Helena Record. The snippets critique society crime advertising housing weather and law enforcement with dry wit and regional flavor.
Harry Armstead Jr, manager of Silver Fissure Mining at Polaris, returned from New York to inspect the mine and smelter. He said the company will likely fund a spur line from Gilmore & Pittsburg Railway to Polaris this summer, boosting mining development in the Polaris and Elk Horn area. Mrs Morse and Mrs Selway returned from the East with Blanch Alma Morse and Pennington, who will summer with relatives.
The county board reversed an immediate saloon license revocation after Judge Poindexter ruled the board had not given a prior hearing. After a judge ordered hearings, the board held a full afternoon session with witnesses, then revoked Gelhaus and Gujaz licenses to protect taxpayers. Sheriff Gosman served notices. both saloons closed.
Dillon plans a large Fourth of July celebration with an automobile parade on Montana street. Notable attendees include Gov. B F White and many local figures. The afternoon features horse races, a ball game with the Anaconda team, purses totaling 750 dollars, and vaudeville street performances.
A large ensemble from Walla Walla Washington is billed as one of the west's best professional male quartettes for a Dillon event. The evening features a big theatre ball to benefit the Dillon brass band and a sparring exhibition at 10:30 outside the grand stand.
A box car in the Short Line yards at Lima was burglarized with tea cotton corn plaster and other goods taken. Peddlers appeared in Lima selling tea then moved to Bedrock where Constable Robison captured them. Robert Reeves and Oscar Goht were jailed. two more suspects expected. Witnesses Dan Joseph and a 14 year old boy Dick Custer identified the theft.
The Board of County Commissioners of Beaverhead County Montana warns that all supplies must be ordered on official forms from the county office. Any unordered claims will be rejected. Dated Dillon March 5 1907.
On June 4th and July 2 3 23 24 and August 13 14 and September 10 11 1909 the Oregon Short Line will sell cheap round trip tickets to points east. Ten days transit limit with final limit of October 31st. Rates available from gent for inquiries.
For sale about 360 acres of farming hay and pasture land with good water rights near Dillon Montana. Contact W G Rosgers Dillon Montana for details.
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