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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1927

Page

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Church on Top and Disease Wars in Modern Times

Arthur Brisbane surveys a shift from sacred architecture to a combined church complex in New York with a 2 million dollar, twenty three story plans. He notes Calmette's BCG vaccine and Mayo's cancer immunism hopes, plus Maud Slye's cancer resistant mice and the historic plague reference.

New York Manhattan Congregational Church Calmette Pasteur Institute William J. Mayo Maud Slye Chicago

Aviation Boom Promises Fast Ocean Route Flights

The article notes commercial flying may become reality soon. It cites Byrd, Lindbergh, Bellanca, and a Chamberlin-Levine airship project with five ships planned Chicago to New York, each carrying twelve passengers and costing 28 500 dollars, promising seven and a half hour trips. It contrasts early progress with social contrasts and health warnings.

Byrd Europe Young Lindbergh St. Louis New York Washington Bellanca Enius Chamberlin-Levine Chicago

Half a Million Tractors Aided Work on American Farms

More than 500000 tractors assist farming nationwide, powering harvests and field tasks across diverse crops. Machinery contributed to increased productivity, with widespread adoption in rural areas and farming operations.

Beaverhead Sheepman R. E. Price Dies in Dell

Prominent Beaverhead county sheepman R. E. Price known as Digger Price died suddenly in Arcadia block room after illness following a film outing. Born April 16 1879 in South Carolina he moved to Beaverhead in 1902 built a top ranch and led a successful thriving clip. Surviving siblings and three brothers reside in Dell. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm Methodist church with Mountain View cemetery interment.

Beaverhead J. Price Dell Arcadia Mr. Price South Carolina Beaverhead County Price Oro Y Plaza

Polaris Team Wins Twice From Jackson

The Polaris baseball team defeated Jackson in two games on July 8 and 4. The first game at Polaris ended 27 to 12, the second at Jackson finished 10 to 3. A large crowd supported both games. Master Freddie Chapman is recovering from tonsil removal surgery.

Polaris Jackson

Through Trains To Butte Run On Once More

Through trains resumed to Butte as Oregon Short Line restored service after washing caused by the Wise river dam break. Dillon’s line repaired the Lavon bridge and over a mile of track, ending 20 days of isolation. Normal timing will follow after a brief adjustment period.

Dillon Oregon

Insurance Company Praises Montana State Outlook

The Register Life Insurance Company of Davenport Iowa, which has invested $1,000,000 in Montana lands, reports a strong crop outlook and notes it sold $100,000 worth of state lands last year. President G E Decker cites persistent Montana productivity and a unique state spirit driving rapid recovery.

The Register Life Insurance Company Davenport Iowa Montana G. E. Decker United States

June Weather Restores Crops Near Normal Growth

Despite a cold spring, June warmth and showers boosted crop growth with prospects for a good harvest. About 50,000 acres in Beaverhead County are irrigated, mainly alfalfa and timothy, plus oats, wheat, barley, peas and rye. Dry land grain covers about 4,000 acres on beach lands. Wild hay lands total around 160,000 acres.

Beaverhead

Fair Board discusses improving the grounds

George Lovell and George Opp of the fair board told commissioners no extra tax could be levied for grounds and buildings improvements this year. An emergency levy is needed in bridge and road funds to finance Wise River flood district reconstruction. The board later met with Silver Bow to open bids and award the intercounty steel bridge contract at Wise River, replacing the flood destroyed structure.

George Lovell George Opp Fair Board Wise River Silverbow County

Identity mixup over Ray Swartz death near Virginia City

The report clarifies that Ray Swartz killed near Virginia City on July 4 is not Raymond Swartz of Dillon. Raymond Swartz lives in Great Falls. Ray Swartz visited Dillon from November 11 for a while. his brother Roy stayed until May 4.

Dillon Ray Swartz Virginia City Raymond Swartz Great Falls Roy

Beaverhead Wool Clips Show Sharp Increase This Year

Beaverhead sheep shear totals run near two million pounds with wool priced around 85 cents per pound. W. W. Hawkins of the First National wool warehouse notes most of the clip is sold and shipped to Boston firms. Madison County contributes about 400000 pounds while overall warehouse handling reaches about two million pounds with some shipments from other points. The fleece is about a pound heavier on average and small flock owners have grown by 300 to 400 percent.

Beaverhead W. W. Hawkins First National Boston

Another Plane Arrives for Dillon Resident

Fred Woodside has just received a new Waco airplane for his private use. There are now three planes at the hangar on Woodside landing field. Emerson Hughes will soon receive his plane, understood to have been ordered.

Emerson Hughes Ceive

U S Bureau Will Estimate State Crops

The first official estimate of Montana crop acreage will be released July 11 by the United States Bureau of Crop Estimates under agricultural statistician Jay G Diamond. The report from Washington, D C, compares this year's acreages for various crops with last year.

Montana United States Bureau of Crop Estimates Jay G. Diamond Agricultural Statistician Washington, D. C

Ce dar Swamp serial debuts in July 15 Dillon Tribune

The Dillon Tribune begins a new serialized tale titled Ce dar Swamp by Michael J. Phillips. The opening installment invites readers to ponder justice and perception as Edison Forbes faces possible prison for a life-altering error.

Cedar Swamp Michael J. Phillips Dillon Tribue

Fourth Is Quietly Celebrated in Dillon

Dillon observed the Fourth with a dawn cannon cracker salute marking the only local celebration. Beasts of weather drove crowds to Elkhorn Springs and Twin Bridges, while storms and hail damaged crops and delayed travel. Polaris beat Jackson at Elkhorn Springs, and Dillon lost to Butte at Twin Bridges.

Dillon Elkhorn Springs Twin Bridges West Yellowstone Butte Anaconda Apex Union Pacific Willow Creek Birch Creek Beaverhead Madison Madison County Polaris Jackson

Trade of Bullfrogs for Grayling Eggs

Montana and Idaho fish and game departments exchanged one bullfrog valued at 6 000 grayling eggs for 50 000 eggs but Idaho sent 50 bullfrogs and received 300 000 grayling eggs causing a disposal challenge at Boise ponds amid the exchange.

State Fish and Game Departments Montana Idaho Boise Dispatch Idaho Department Boise

Hard Trip From Wise River

Mr and Mrs Warren Hughes of Wise River traveled to Dillon on business and had to come via Anaconda and Butte due to bridge outages at Wise River. They reported the bodies of Mr Truman and his stepson had not yet been recovered.

Wise River Warren Hughes Dillon Anaconda Butte Truman

Normal student killed in automobile accident near Wibaux

Four days after returning to her home near Wibaux from Normal College, Miss Claudia Faltermeyer was killed when the car she rode in overturned on a hill. A companion suffered a broken arm and other injuries. She was popular among students and the news shocked many friends.

Wibaux State Normal College Claudia Faltermeyer Dillon

Golf Pro Will Visit Lincoln Howatt to Inspect New Course

Butte Country club golf pro Will Howatt travels from Butte to Lincoln today to assess the new course. He will meet prospective pupils at 10 o clock this morning at the old course.

Lincoln Howatt Butte Country Club Butte

Beaverhead County Finishes Earliest Annual Report of the Year

The Beaverhead county office completed its annual report quickly with the fiscal year ending June 30. Deputy County Clerk Albert Baker balanced the books for June and began the lengthy report, finishing it on July 4 after steady work. Jules Wenger and son Eddie visited Dillon on Monday.

Beaverhead’s Albert Baker

Beaverhead Shows Gain in Farming Population

The Montana farm population rose to about 187 000 with 46 904 farms in 1925, and roughly 1 000 more farms since then. U S farm population dropped by 649 000 last year, to about 27 892 000. Big Horn County had the largest 1920 1925 population gain, with farm counts rising from 7 105 to 9 500.

Montana Department of Agriculture, Labor and Industry United States Federal Department of Big Horn County Big Horn Lincoln Mineral Roosevelt Sanders Beaverhead

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Arthur Brisbane Asia Paris Versailles Grand Hotel Anna Noveke Franz Joseph Vienna American College of Surgeons Bright Methodist Church Freddie Chapman Fred Woodside Woodside Landing Field Derstood U. S. Bureau Croup Edison Forbes Telegraph Salt Lake City Montana News Golf Pro Jules Wenger Eddie
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