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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
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A Butte Miner column mocks W. J. Bryan's nomination celebrations and Taft's four year victory while joking about W. A. Clark's New York mansion and Montana politics. The piece pokes at national convention passions and Montana forestry resolutions amid local irritations.
The Butte Inter Mountain cites a looming coal shortage next winter. Dealers urge early stocking as western and eastern mines operate at half or less capacity. Analysts warn doubling output is needed or widespread scarcity will loom. People are urged to prepare their coal bins while mild weather lasts.
Over the past year several large ranch purchases in Beaverhead valley promise greater population and agricultural output. The Birchdale Stock Farm was bought by Penwell company with plans to subdivide for sale or colonization. Recent buys include the Bishop ranch by the Anderson brothers and the Paxton ranch by a Minnesota banker. The farms aim for extensive cultivation, bringing more families to the valley and spurring prosperity.
A New York man predicts the coming dominance of the talking machine for business correspondence. He claims records will replace writing as messages are read and replies recorded, vastly speeding communication. The piece notes Dillon police seek cooperation to end loitering on business doorsteps and criticizes a Montpelier Idaho editorial attack on a baseball team.
The quotation lauds Mr. Hazelbaker as a highly capable choice for a demanding role, arguing no other gentleman in the state could better fill the responsibilities and duties of the position.
The speaker mocks Democratic seriousness by labeling Billy Bryan as radical and public-ownership advocate, noting the irony that Bryan is now seen as the face of the issue. The remark contrasts Bryan with Gray or Johnson and Folk, calling the situation the biggest joke imaginable.
Jerre C. Murphy announces the upcoming weekly journal The Montana Outlook in Treasure State. The publication will cover material education industrial political historical and locality affairs and will be not less than sixteen pages.
A Beaverhead county fair is planned to display fruits grown in the Beaverhead valley. The event aims to counter claims that the area is not a fruit-growing region. Attendees can learn what kind of country they live in by visiting the fair.
A county fair is increasingly assured for the new Dillon fair grounds next September with dates September 9 10 and 11. The piece notes John W Kern as vice-candidate faces challenges and a run with "silver-tongued Billy" is labeled as a risky proposition.
The writer notes warm yet favorable sugar beet weather and anticipates the sugar beet factory nearing completion about a year from now. References to public figures and upcoming events imply a local optimism about agricultural industry progress.
The article lauds a man who promotes the county fair as a model citizen. It notes enthusiasm for a warm season extending into November and highlights his community spirit.
A collection of humorous and editorial quips from multiple Montana papers. Snippets reference political figures such as Taft and Bryan, forest policy debates, social antics, and personal anecdotes from towns like Dawson County, Missoula, Butte, Anaconda, Billings, and Forsyth.
The Dillon theatre space features good stage curtain and comfortable seating. A mis delivered lens caused small pictures but a new 120 foot lens is due this week and will enlarge films to fit the curtain. Harrison and Millward push to make the venue first class with a fine piano and pianist Mrs Drakle. A four voice mixed quartet sings nightly. vaudeville performer Mr Allum provides between act entertainment as films and illustrated songs are shown Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays.
Mrs W S Barbour attends Elks reunion in Dallas as she and visiting women are hosted at several house parties. Mrs M H Turner and Mrs M H Wolfe plan entertainments with tea and informal gatherings for the visiting ladies including Miss Sadie Walker Eloise Munson Mabel Ross Louise David and other friends from multiple towns. Mrs A G Wood and others are also noted for reception plans during reunion days.
The fragment notes Thursday evening plans for two house parties, indicating social gatherings and scheduling context. No additional names or locations are readable to specify hosts or venues.
Miss Clara Barton denies Christian Science beliefs. Mrs Jacob Peters of Venango Pa at eighty corresponds with five papers. Mary Dawson eighty works as a Boston maid for sixty years. Julia Chapman wins silverware in Fossil Ore board contest. Elizabeth Loughridge of Lexington Ky burns despite wreath fire. Evelyn Fellows Masury’s Boston house hosted by maid Della Landers for a party. Mia Eliza Allen of Augusta Me billed youngest US great grandmother at fifty, still farming.
The Baptist Aid society will host an ice cream supper at the Baptist parsonage on Tuesday evening July 21. Proceeds fund church and parsonage repairs. Ice cream lemonade and cake will be served for 25 cents.
An old advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promises $100 for any case not cured, cites inflamed Eustachian tubes and nasal mucous membrane as causes, and urges readers to send for circulars. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation also promoted.
Official county notice from Dillon Montana dated March 5 1907. All orders for Beaverhead county supplies must come on regular order forms from the county office. Any claim presented without proper order will be rejected. Board of County Commissioners.
The Princess theatre on Montana street in the old post office building opened last week. Harrison and Millward of Butte, as owners, installed a modern, comfortable setup including a galvanised fire proof booth for the No. 5 Cameograph, and the venue is drawing steady patronage from the Dillon public.
The Tribune reports F A Hazelbaker, longtime clerk of the district court, has been appointed secretary of the Republican state central committee. The post opened after the resignation of the former secretary.
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