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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
4
The Tribune Publish Co will not be responsible for employee debts except when ordered in writing by the manager. Subscribers who do not receive papers regularly should notify the office. The paper is published regularly and subscribers should receive it on time.
The Beaverhead County Fair Association plans a four day event August 31 to September 3 with ample premiums and rising treasury funds. The paper notes remaining stock will likely be sold soon and urges broad farmer and rancher participation to boost the county’s irrigation and development prospects. A Lima dam and reservoir deal is discussed as vital for future water and power needs, with a power company reportedly negotiating to buy the dam and reservoir.
Wm. F. Van Buskirk of Chicago urged Dillon's Beaverhead club to act against perceived railroad discrimination in stopover privileges. He cited lack of stopovers between Potacello Idaho and Butte Montana on the Oregon Short Line, contrasted with privileges granted south and to western regions. He advised the club to take steps to address the issue at the court house meeting Wednesday afternoon.
The message calls for a hospital in the county, noting $50,000 already subscribed toward a $90,000 facility and urging residents to contribute about three dollars each. It argues the project benefits all and cites Norman Holden's successful orchard as evidence irrigation and conservation can support local farming.
Anaconda and Dillon merchants discuss funding a road into the Big Hole basin. Investors would earn good interest, with Dillon merchants promising better returns than Anaconda. Basin residents deserve the county’s best road.
City leaders push for a division point at Dillon to accelerate growth and boost payrolls. They argue Dillon’s location near Butte suits a division point and advocate bringing in the Short Line shops to strengthen the railroad network and monthly payroll impact.
The town discusses a planned street railway alongside a rumored Gilmore Pittsburg line, with Dillon to Twin Bridges as a potential route. Residents want shops and a division point, while planning concrete sidewalks and dryland farming outlooks. The chatter includes fashion fads and stock talk as a snapshot of local life.
A compilation of pithy lines and editorial quips from multiple papers including Stevensville Tribune Bozeman Republican Courier Butte Tribune-Review Mis soulian Forsyth Journal Virginia City Times Livingston Post Anaconda Standard. Topics range from motivation and finance to religion education and social humor with no single cohesive news event.
Analyzed as a Pittsburgh Gilmore Valley project, a new North Coast line through Idaho and Washington could give Chicago & Northwestern access to Seattle via a Harriman network. Rail insiders see the plan as favoring Northwestern and Harriman, with broader implications for eastern traffic and Western alliances.
Dillon officials assess rerouting the Basin to Dillon road to shorten distance by more than half and gain a 10 percent grade improvement. A mass meeting is suggested to authorize a 3 mill tax to raise about $4,000 for construction, with local businessmen offering donations. The article also notes efforts to clear loose rocks on the Newell to Dillon segment and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure.
A group near Lloyd's place attempted to start an automobile engine. Francis, Smith, and Baker all suffered severe hand and wrist injuries from engine kicks. Baker later transported by Ray Spencer, who supports the Dillon to Big Hole road change to cut a long drive. Levant Taylor traveled to Missoula last week.
A Bon ton Courier quip notes Miss Flash, described as a college graduate, with Miss Blunt affirming the fact and calling her one of the aluminum of Vassar in a lighthearted page item.
During the summer the Oregon Sheet Line offers round trip tickets to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles on specified dates. Call on agent for dates and rates. 19 28.
Land for sale about 360 acres of farming hay and pasture land with good water right located about nine miles from Dillon Montana. Contact W G Ronerre Dillon Montana for details.
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