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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
4
The item blends notes on subscription prices, post office processing, and student housing with bits about heat records in Glasgow, Beaverhead ranch haying, wages, and a playful aside about Andrea Leeds in a recent screen test. It paints a snapshot of daily Dillon life and light local humor.
Glimpses from July 22 1887 record western Montana gauge changes on the Utah and Northern line with faster 45 mph runs between Dillon and Barretts and a Dillon fishing party bringing 360 trout from the Blacktail.
Federal reclamation projects in Oregon revive a frontier idea as public land offers opportunities for homesteading. Applicants must show two years farming experience and $2,000 in capital or equipment. Modern settlers expect comforts like washing machines, mirroring a shift from rugged pioneer life to easier homestead living. Thieves on rivet ae ta Le.
Beaverhead county sees 53 candidates entered for the August 29 primaries and 3,092 voters registered. Miss Vera Baker, county clerk, will conduct a class to teach women how to vote, offering an opportunity for civic instruction.
A satirical voice laments strict tree preservation rules in Dillon while pushing for rapid removal of shade trees to boost firewood and progress. The piece contrasts old-fashioned caution with modern slogans and cites civic red tape and local attitudes toward growth and development.
An Oklahoma youth convicted of felonious assault was offered a choice between five years in prison or confessing his sins before a large hometown church congregation. He chose to confess and vowed to lead a Christ forth in his actions.
The article explains how yellow filters improve landscape photos by blocking ultraviolet violet and blue rays, making clouds appear whiter against the sky. It notes yellow filters sharpen distant detail by reducing haze and mentions several filters like K-1 and K-2, with usage hints and film compatibility.
Notice to establish Grazing District No. 5 in Beaverhead Madison Silver Bow and Jefferson counties Dillon Montana hearing set by the Interior Department for August 12 1986 at 10 00 A M open to state officials settlers residents and stock owners witnesses include Joseph Smith Sam Caldwell Clifford opens Hans Sorenson all of Dillon Montana Claim of three year permit filed July 27 1986 before F F A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner
Lawrence Thompson, an Indiana farmer, woke to two men asking help rounding escaped hogs. He helped as requested, and the next morning found he had aided in stealing his own hogs. Thompson’s loss highlights how trust can backfire when strangers are involved.
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated May 18 1936 announces Hans H Hanson of Armstead Montana plans three years proof for an original homestead selection in 1931 with witnesses named. Also an order to show cause in Beaverhead County Montana estate matter for Attilio Giudici deceased with hearing July 20 1986 and chattel mortgage option.
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