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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
9
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Postal entry confirms twelve pages entered at the Dillon postoffice for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter, indicating formal mailing status and classification.
A quoted Elbert Hubbard remark emphasizes that frequent ads yield sparse results and urges not to overanalyze allies and adversaries. It underlines that both harmful and helpful power can be overestimated in the end.
From the Belgrade Journal via Bozeman Courier June 5, Handshaking Sam Hampton, a governor candidate, attacks the milling in bond provision of the tariff law claiming repeal would have boosted Montana farmers’ selling prices by 15 to 20 million dollars. He cites Sam Teagarden of Shelby as the source of the charge.
The Courier questions the claim that mills in bond export Canadian wheat and asks for proof. It notes no bonded mills exist in the Northwest and accuses Handshaking Sam of misinformation while urging the Gallatin County Farm Bureau to seek facts and dismiss buncombe.
In a Sugar Bowl lunch counter scene in late May a Tacoma beef buyer shares impressions of Montana progress from the Canadian line to Conrad and Helena. He notes locals complain about conditions yet may not understand broader regional challenges.
An interview reveals a businessman explaining the impact of removing tariffs on beef and other Canadian products. He notes higher local prices and predicts a rush of cattle to U S markets if duties vanish, then discusses political efforts to repeal the Fordney McCumber act and support free entry for Canadian goods. The writer critiques Senator Wheeler and reflects on party loyalties.
Senator Frank A. Hazelbaker has filed for the state senate nomination representing Beaverhead county. The notice praises his diligent work in office, deep knowledge of Montana, and dedication to regional and state interests, asserting he will provide careful, efficient representation.
Frank Eliel of Eliel Bros. has qualified as a Republican candidate for Congress in this district. The piece extols his ability character and long service in the county including terms in the legislature. It praises his proven record and broad esteem among constituents.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is marketed as a treatment for catarrh with an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A brief note discusses Purdy's belief that accumulating wealth through strict thrift is a noble virtue. It emphasizes ancestral values and moral merit in prudent financial habits.
Nine boys who trained at Fort Douglas Utah last month came back last Saturday full of enthusiasm for the summer camp benefits. They are in fine physical trim and show the advantages gained. Dillon attendees include Curtis Gruell Amos Wright Harold McHose Harold Cashmore Evans Innes Phillip Lovell Kenneth Slack Robert Watt and Alden Mast.
Ed Whitney a longtime community character died Thursday at Barrett hospital from heart disease and complications after months of illness. He came from Canada in 1893 and worked as a cook on ranches and in city eateries, including the Centennial cafe run by Oscar Findling. Survived by a sister Mrs T B Brown and a niece Miss Dorothy Whitney in Ontario, he had no other known relatives. Funeral at the Catholic church Saturday at 2:00 PM with interment in Mountain View Cemetery.
Beavers defeated Normals last Wednesday in a hard fought game by 7 to 6. The victory keeps Beavers far in the lead of the City League standings.
Activities are to be resumed at Castle an ancient mining camp near here with planned reopening and visitor access. Local officials announced the site will host tours and demonstrations highlighting its historic mining heritage.
Miss Myrtle Logan of Salmon visits Dillon with Mrs. C. L. Bovard from Helena also stopping by. Mrs. E. W. Rogers and daughter from Dell shop in Dillon. A Brown's lakes picnic honors F. B. Schuyler before his New York departure. Burt Adam Tower, once Beaverhead High faculty, now a Honolulu academy instructor, returns to Montana for summer. his wife Mrs. Tower plans to join later.
Authorities report a high volume of letters sent daily from Dillon post office this week. Over four days 12 882 letters were processed on trains and stage lines with Tuesday at 4 012 and Thursday at 2 436. Early month counts range 7 000 to 10 000 daily. Weekly mail would stretch about 22 miles end to end.
Missoula July 16 With 800 emergency firefighters in the field forest officials battle fires in western Montana and Idaho. Fires in the Lolo Kootenai St Joe Nez Perce and Selway forests spread fast under high winds. The Pinkham ridge blaze grew over 600 acres with 18 new fires and could join others in the Blackfoot forest. Bear Creek fire jumped three miles of trench and exceeds 4 000 acres. Dorris Creek Cayuse Creek each exceed 1 000 acres and Big Creek crosses the ridge toward the St Regis river.
Miss Angot Lian county nurse returned Wednesday from a trip to the Centennial valley and Dell school districts where she and Dr. Farrell of Butte attended to children in need of care under the county dental clinic system. They have served Big Hole Wise River and Polaris districts and will be in Apex Monday July 21.
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