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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
8
Strongheart grandson of Standing Rock and famed Indian lecturer will share insights on Indian ceremonies customs and ideals at the fourth Chautauqua afternoon. Described as a modern warrior in regalia he combines education stage experience and eloquence to present his message with impact.
Helena marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Last Chance gulch gold discovery on July 14 1864 with a mayoral proclamation urging public honors. The notice honors pioneers who built Helena and notes its rise as the state capital amid surrounding mountains.
Items from Dillon chronicles include shopping visits by Mr. and Mrs. George Harrison, sewing machine rentals at Tattersalls, and a merry-go-round on Washington street delighting children. Wool moves east at 40 cents per pound while windstorm scares residents but causes no damage.
Miss Harriet Pratt of Lansing Michigan visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn A Decker. Pratt is a cousin of Mrs Decker and teaches at Lansing Junior High School. Mr and Mrs C W Woodburn return from a two week auto trip to Seattle with a delightful report of scenery roads and no rain. Squire and guests from Dillon toured the new forest service road into Idaho with Mrs Curran and Mr Williams of the Normal.
Mrs J A Lawrence and her daughter Jessie of North Vancouver B C arrived in Dillon on Tuesday from the Big Hole basin where they are spending a few weeks. They formerly resided in the Big Hole basin before moving to British Columbia.
Mrs Mary Judge and Mrs Joseph Gelhaus left by auto Monday for the Ruby valley to visit relatives and friends in Sheridan Laurin Alder Home Park and Virginia City during a several day trip.
Mrs. F. M. Carr of Dell hosted Sylvester Hirschman’s home visit last week. She was joined by her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Al Gaskal of Helena, who stayed at the Carr ranch near Dell.
Mr and Mrs Albert Christensen and children were guests of Mr Christensen s parents in Dillon. Mr and Mrs Peter Christensen of Dillon departed last week by motor for their home in Downey Idaho. Mr Christensen is principal of the schools in Downey.
Miss Ella Telin of Blaine visited friends in Dillon on Sunday. George Vance, Melrose butcher, was in Dillon Tuesday. Bertha Waldell of Twin Bridges shopped in Dillon Tuesday. Esther Judge spent days visiting in Sheridan and Home Park. Otto Schultz and Mrs. Schultz visited Dillon from their Sheridan ranch. Mose Smyth, Blaine area sheepman, transacted business in Dillon Tuesday. E R Cook and wife motored from Twin Bridges to Dillon last Friday. Harrie Tooley of Harlowton visits A F Waldorf in Dillon. R E McAllister and J W Johnson of Twin Bridges were Dillon visitors Monday. T C Call, Madison county sheepman, spent Saturday in Dillon. A Potts, Tom Scott, Frank Bulger and Dr F M Poindexter motor party touring Seattle. Nels P Nelson and daughter Oakes Nelson and party motor to Dillon from Bond. Reynolds Thompson drove from Twin Bridges to visit relatives in Dillon. C T Magnus and wife left for Los Angeles to attend the Field Club Convention of Mutual Life Insurance and the National convention of Life Underwriters with return planned early September.
Helena reports the West Side paving project will extend with the creation of a new district. The measure outlines additional streets to be developed under city infrastructure plans.
Governor Pinchot saves Pennsylvania about 40000 dollars daily by trimming expenses. The commentary questions politicians predicting steadily rising taxes and whether savings prove a counterexample to those claims.
An editorial argues that regular elections for president and Congress should not disrupt national business. It contrasts past chaos with the constitutional era, noting prior currency instability and credit limitations gave way to order and stability since the Constitution's adoption.
An editorial argues that fear about candidates and policies is common but America has always progressed. It urges voters to focus on constructive elements in political battles, noting government and elections are necessary and that regardless of outcome, the nation will advance.
The piece argues wages in clothing rise 200 to 250 percent postwar while farm goods like wheat and corn remain crucial. It urges value realignment rather than wage cuts, noting U.S. capacity to consume production and the need to balance exchanges between farm products and manufactured goods. It favors prioritizing agricultural goods over luxury fabric items in solving cost of living issues.
The First Baptist Church reports growing Sunday school classes and announces a picnic for Saturday July 19 leaving the church at noon with transport provided. The July 11 sermon topics are Where Are the Dead and Farewell at 8 PM for Rev. Pritchard who resigns to serve in Great Falls, with deep regard from his parishioners.
An advertisement urges relief for backache and kidney trouble with Doan's Pills. It cites Mrs. A C Nash of 226 N Idaho St who reports kidney weakness improved after using Doan's at Potts Drug Store. Price 60c. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Adj. 29-30.
Milstone reports Hibbard Oil Company choosing a Putnam farm site for its third well. Kevin notes Illinois Pipeline Company plans six miles of six inch pipe to extend existing line from Sunbrust tank farm through Baker and Howling leases to Mutual Oil Company operations.
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