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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1935
Page
4
Alaska pioneer families depart for the States, while Montana writers praise the cool summer. The Prickly Pear Post notes rain and moistures, critiques new health certificates, laments rural telephone troubles, and discusses potential Italy Abyssinia war, tourism rises from California and San Diego exposition, and the end of July firecracker noise.
The July 1886 column recalls a 100 degree shade temperature and a 104 degree Thursday, locals visiting Argenta cave, and the First Baptist church on its final brick. G A R excursion tickets circulate, a wheel toy entertains corner spectators, and 1895 replays mention bicycle races, Cushings, and foot races. Beaverhead wool clips sold 8 1 0 cents per pound with seven seven year olds heading to Blacktail camp armed for bear meat.
A campaign by Associated Wool Industries urges widespread use of wool in American clothing. It highlights wool’s warmth, durability, and growing fashion appeal while stressing women in wool-growing districts to advocate for wool in retail and men’s wear. The piece also notes a collector in Deer Lodge with a diverse currency collection.
Twenty years ago the Tribune notes a city sprinkler wagon filled with about 500 gallons sold water to residents for ten cents a bucket as city water was unfit after a cloudburst. Beaverhead county 1915 assessed value nears eight million dollars. Virtually all lambs in Beaverhead county contracted at five to six cents per pound.
The article recalls how many large city firms once thrived but failed to adapt to progress and changing public demand. It argues only vigilant, innovative companies survive, while those static are left behind as the parade of progress advances.
Burton L French of Moscow Idaho writes in Rotarian Magazine that Rotary stands for proximity and distant concerns alike. He says Rotary reduces pettiness and bigotry while promoting nobility sound ideas culture living service and practical color in community life.
A Rotarian Magazine meditation by Dr. Allen D. Albert argues peace ends only when humanity wills it, begins with self restraint, and confronts war at its root in human hearts.
Leon Frank Wentworth died suddenly at 7:30 p m on June 29 at the A H Ford home after a long illness. Born June 27 1886 in Wyoming he lived in Lemhi County forty years and worked as a butcher. Survived by mother Anna Michelson three daughters Crystal Kennison Ivy Clever Ruby Milton two sisters Ida Sutton Etta Wilson and two granddaughters. Funeral at Doebler chapel officiated by Rev Eva Brown with burial in Salmon cemetery.
The passage notes crackers used in vast quantities during China celebrations and mentions firecrackers also used in parts of the United States during events.
A small city proprietor and his wife save for retirement but face shrinking capital and rising taxes. He notes friends cashing in life policies and selling securities to travel abroad before tax collectors confiscate the rest, illustrating a growing trend.
A navy ship visiting a foreign port arranges extensive sight seeing trips for the crew. Transportation guides and lunches are provided free of charge. The plans are organized by churches Y M C A and port city officials to boost morale amid political tensions.
Administratrix Aura Orr will privately sell the William C. Orr estate real property in Beaverhead County Montana. The McDonald Homestead parcels totaling about 680 acres plus adjacent lot lines will be offered with 10 percent down and the balance cash on court confirmation. Bids accepted until July 15 1935 at Dillon Montana or J E Kellys office Dillon with sale subject to court approval.
Executor George F. Brown publishes to all creditors and claimants of Matilda J. Smith deceased. Claims must be shown within ten months after first publication. Address for claims is John Collins Poindexter Block Dillon Montana Beaverhead County. First publication July 10, 1986.
Public land entry notice from U S Land Office Dillon Montana announces homestead entries Serial 077840 for stockraising with witnesses Frank P Bell Joseph K Hermann Frank Gelhaus and Jacob Mittelmeleer all of Dillon Montana. The hearing to establish land claims is set before Fred Rife Clerk of the District Court on August 18 1985 in Dillon Montana.
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