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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1922
Page
22
The article traces weaving and spinning to prehistoric times, suggesting primitive women first braided twigs into baskets and then twisted wool tufts into strands. It argues early cave dwellers sought taut fibers between poles to weave fabric, marking the dawn of spinning.
The term modern vamp, a contraction of vampire, appears as a descriptor and verb meaning to extort money or valuables and to flirt with. It echoes Rudyard Kipling’s portrayal of a careless woman described as a rag and bone type.
The administrative council of the committee for aeronautical propaganda in France offers one million francs for an airplane engine that passes severe durability and reliability tests including swift dismantling and erection. Tests begin in June 1923. The competition is open to participants worldwide.
The annual Good Government club luncheon gathered at the tea room at 1 30 Saturday with yellow decorations and a four course meal served by Mrs. Plested. Reports from the state convention were shared by Mrs. Metzel president Miss Jean Bishop Mrs Jennie Nash and Mrs J W Scott of Armstead. Committee chairmen Mrs Otto Vachon Mrs W Cashmore and Mrs R Foster earned praise. Attendees included Mrs Metzel Rei Julion Caskin Rees Badcon Elliott Thurman Andrus Innes Crowell Maynard Lovell Geer W Taylor Margaret Lovell Nash Churchill Bishop Carhart Cornell Miss Stufft Foster Cashmore Vachon Thomas Bert Orr J W Scott Herndon Harwood Weenink McFadden L Cushing and Miss Bishop.
Morning services at the First Baptist church will be conducted by Mrs. R. R. Rathbone. Brief reports of the Broadwater summer assembly will be given by Genevieve Bostwick, Clarence Decker and Mildred Curnutt. No evening service due to the pastor’s absence in Anaconda.
The Reverend May will preach at the Presbyterian church in morning and evening services on Sunday July 9. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday July 13 at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Clarence Bates.
A Clay county farmer, awaiting marriage, debates wedding license with his older brother. The brother suggests choosing between a gospel preacher or a justice of the peace to pronounce the ceremony. The groom finally opts for the peace route after a teasing remark.
The Berlin government announces that the German people presently have no national anthem. Mr and Mrs Remi Baril and family visited the city after arriving from Sheridan for a day of shopping. Mr and Mrs A C Waugh of Lead ore visited their son W D Waugh at the Viel store in town.
Fragments show Tattersall's ads for sewing machines and percolators, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and carpets. Entries mention visits by Fred C. Clark family, Mrs. Given, D. H. Pendergast, W. Squires, Walter A. Anderson on business trips, and Tanlac ads. Also includes First National Bank at Dillon condition report dated June 30, 1922 with totals and affidavits.
An observer recalls accompanying a doctor on a country trip when a little girl names nine family members before adding the baby as not yet counted. The girl’s quick family tally reflects a simple rural encounter in Illinois.
The Montana District Court summons Elizabeth Iva Watson to answer Earnest L. Watsons complaint seeking a decree of absolute divorce on grounds of desertion. The plaintiff, a Montana resident for over a year, alleges abandonment since July 1916 marriage in Idaho Falls Idaho. Judgment by default possible after twenty days. Witness and clerk signs July 6 1922.
Archaeologists led by Dr. L. T. Shear depart Rome for Sardis after receiving Greek government permission to excavate the Croesus tomb. They expect to uncover gold ornaments and other treasures, which would become Greek property, revealing the wealth of the fabled king.
John Mullen of Armstead spent several days in town last week making preparations for a vacation to Baltimore which begins this Sunday.
A prose fragment recounts Princess Mary using Viscount Lascelle's sword to cut a London wedding cake while others deride the weapon as ruined. J D Galloway is humorously likened to a battlefield at a club dinner where cake is defeated, illustrating arcane courtly wit.
A Philadelphia Ledger description details a new marionette made of cardboard with no head. The operator’s chin forms the head, visible in a cut out area behind a painted backdrop resembling a miniature theater. Puppet limbs move via strings through curtain slots on a small platform stage.
Keith Lloyd and Emmerson Hughes came down from Grant the fore part of this week and spent the Fourth here with friends and relatives.
The advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a top remedy for backache and fatigue, citing Mrs. D. L. Smith of Dillon who credits the product with curing her pains and aiding her work. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY. Mrs. Harry Turner and children have returned home near Three Forks after visiting relatives.
Grasshopper executives Russel Harrison and Hollis Harrison visited Dillon on Monday for business engagement.
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