Beaverhead Riverlow and local notes from Dillon
The Beaverhead river near Dillon falls to historic low levels due to irrigation diversions. Local incidents include a hand injury from a dental dispute, a mishap near the drug store, a Fourth of July cracker noise, and a road noted as one of the county’s finest. Wool prices rise for Montana sheepmen with offers rejected at 20 cents per pound. Two gunfights occur in the county. one man is fatally shot and another man shot in the hip.
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the Tribune
Beaverhead
Dilson
Haines
Horton
Max
Leason
Browne's
Argenta
China Charley
Hop l Lee
Dillon
Montana
Jim Sullivan
Shaw
Dillon declares oil finds near Smallhorn Canyon
In Dillon reporters note favorable indications of oil discovered in Smallhorn Canyon south of the city. A quiet Fourth of July occurred with a fine town program and a special train from Butte bringing visitors. The board let a contract for a new high school building costing 19955 dollars. Chief Stone arrested a man who listed as Count Angelo Pelasco Marchillio Boski at the police blotter. Matt Orr unveiled a self built gasoline automobile seen on Dillon streets. It runs noisy, startling horses, as modern vehicles edge past old fashioned propellers.
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Dillon
Smallhorn Canyon
Butte
Nev
Stone
Angelo Pelasco- Marcillio Boski
Matt Orr
First Beaverhead damage suit over autos filed
The suit claims Ben Iliff seeks 15000 dollars from Hodgins for scaring his team with a car, an outgrowth of auto trouble in Beaverhead County. A ranch hand in town won 37 dollars in gambling, then bought a horse and later won 50 more from another rider.
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Beaverhead County
Ben Iliff
Hodgins
Real Estate Transfers from Beaverhead Abstract Co
Week ending July 6 1929 lists transfers from the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books. Names and parcels detailed show property movement in local Beaverhead area during early July 1929.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Warranty Deed Transfers Mining Claims In Unorganized District
William T. Elliott sells land to L C and Roy L. Stocker on Bloody Dick claims and Betsy Lode in Twin Lakes. L C Ford Sr transfers Union Nos 1 2 3 4 5 67 and 8 Gypsum Placer in an unorganized district. A caution about fuel pumps warns sediment can damage fuel systems if gas runs low.
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William T. Elliott
L. C
Roy L. Stocker
Bloody Dick
Ernest Haines
Betsy Lode
Twin Lakes
L. C. Ford, Sr
Foley's Honey and Tar earns trust in croup relief
A reader recalls an emergency when Foley's Honey and Tar helped a child with croup. The ad touts the compound as dependable for croup and other coughs, with no narcotics and a guaranteed remedy, sold by Geo. M. Gosman.
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Foley
Sonny
Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed After 47 Years Practice
A physician recalls 47 years of constipation results and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a near natural, non habit forming remedy. He advises daily bowel movement and urges readers to obtain a free trial bottle by writing to the Monticello Illinois address.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
Understanding spark gap wire bending tips
The text explains that spark points should be kept thick as a dime and that when adjusting, the outside wire, not the center wire, is the one to bend to press together or separate the gap. It emphasizes correct wire handling for proper spark gaps.
Experts identify 35 mph as best travel speed
Experts determine the most economical speed for travel is about 35 miles an hour, balancing time, tire wear, gas use, and overall efficiency. This pace minimizes waste while reliably delivering you to the destination.
State Bank and Trust Co Dillon Montana 1929 Condition Report
The State Bank and Trust Co of Dillon Montana reports its condition as of June 29 1929 with assets including loans and discounts cash on hand and due from reserve bank and other items. The report is sworn by cashier W A Graeter before Notary J E Monroe on July 6 1929 with directors A L Stone and R M Barrett certifying.
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State Bank & Trust Co
Dillon
Montana
U. S
State of Montana
Beaverhead
W. A. Graeter
J. E. Monroe
Mont
A. L. Stone
R. M. Barrett
Control of Weeds in Montana Cropping Regions
Weed districts form in Pend d Oreille Teton counties to fight Canada thistle and other perennials. Perennial weeds spread by rootstalk and seed. control requires killing top growth to starve roots and prevent seed production, with emphasis on eradicating top growth in spring and preventing new shoots from root reserves.
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Montana
Pendera
Teton
Cascade
Beaverhead
Gallatin
Nature
Notice for Public Sale of Homestead Land in Montana
Department of the Interior notice states R Olive Martin formerly R Olive Marchesseau of Tucson Arizona filed intent to prove up a homestead claim Helena 023880 now Great Falls 068089 for EYNWY SWYNEXM NEYSWY section 21 and lots 2 3 4 5 6 section 28 township 6 south range 12 west Montana meridian before F A Hazelbaker at Dillon on July 20 1929 with notary Elsie Mutch in Tucson July 20 1929 witnesses Andy B Pyle John H Indge Edward P Marchesseau Frank P Marchesseau Polaris Montana M D Nicholson Register Adv 24-28.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
R. Olive Martin
R. Olive Marchesseau
Tucson
Arizona
Helena
Neyswy
Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
Elsie Mutch
Andy B. Pyle
Polaris
John H. Indge
Edward P. Marchesseau
Frank P. Marchesseau
William Munckton
Grant
Range
Frank A. Hazelbaker
John Brohosky
James Brohosky
James Mansfield
George Smith
The Boon of Sleep and Egg Statistics
A miscellany piece notes insomnia leading to suicide in a wealthy American, praises sleep as vital, then shifts to farm topics. It cites eggs and hatch rates, Mississippi River lands, and proposes a Farm Board under President Hoover with eight “big men” to manage farm relief funds.
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George
London
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Hoover
Secretary of the Treasury
Street improvements earn Dillon residents praise
The writer notes the new street work has flattened ruts and improved driving and walking conditions in Dillon. After adjusting routines for safety, neighbors suggest adding more street lights to aid evening pedestrians and express overall appreciation for the ongoing improvements.
Diagnosing door squeaks by testing with doors open
Readers learn a quick method to locate squeaks by driving with each door open in turn. The door whose open position stops the squeak is the one needing attention.
Reward Offered for Arrest of Illegal Bounty Collectors
One hundred dollar reward offered by the Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association for the arrest and conviction of anyone collecting bounty funds illegally. Advertisement notes advisory to stop improper bounty practices.
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Madson National Forest Sheep Growers Assn
Notice of Public Land Claim Final Proof Hearing
Notice is given that Martin McMenomey of Armstead Montana has filed intent to make final proof to establish a land claim for Lots 1 2 3 6 and 7 W4 NE4 NW14 SE4 Section 29 Township 9 S Range 10 W Montana Meridian before Fred Rife Clerk of the District Court Dillon Montana on August 20 1929 The notice lists accompanying witnesses Archie C Henneberry Dellar Gordon Bartholomew J McMenamey Taylor A Bradley all of Armstead Montana Adv 28-32.
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Department of the Interior
Great Falls
Montana
Martin McMenomey
Armsiead
Helena
Rance
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Dillon
Archie C. Henneberry
Dellar Gordon
Armstead
Bartholomew, J. McMenamey
Taylor A. Bradley
Summons in Montana District Court Case
The Fifth Judicial District of Montana issues a summons in the matter of Mariz J. Andrus as plaintiff against unknown defendants in a district court proceeding. The document outlines initiation of legal action and directs response by named parties within statutory deadlines.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
MARIZ J. _ ANDRUS
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Harriet M. Millecam
Eflow Investment Company
A Corporation
J. S. Miller
J. A. Millicam
Harriet M. Millicam
R. J. Hogan
Kearns
Salt Lake City
Utah
J. E. Kelly
Poindexter
Robert F. Tattersall
Tattersall
S. Idaho Street
Ralph C. Tattersall
Annabel Desmond
Phillips
DR. R. D
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