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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
4
A church lesson recounts persecution of early Christians and the Gospel of Lystra. It discusses Genesis without sensational detail, emphasizes maternal influence, Adam and Eve, and the law of earth with notes on gender roles and modern domestic expectations.
Residents and visitors populate the week with trips to Dillon. Mrs. Ike Rife Sr and Mrs. Ed Duff with two girls plus Ike Rife traveled to Dillon. Miss Lois Scollard and Alvin Owens also motored there. Lower Lodge hosts a series of school children parties led by local women. Floyd Plivens, recovering from an old mining accident, is treated at Barrett hospital in Dillon. Local travel includes Virgil Givins and Matt Jenkins taking Floyd Plivins to the hospital. John Hildreth and Gus Schroeder with assistant OKeefe round up horses on the reserve.
The piece notes how word origins shape perception, giving examples like dilapidated conjuring ruin, stunned as thunderstruck, and scandal linked to a trap. Scruple once meant a stone, weights equal twenty grains, and irritate a snarling dog. Perplexed evokes being tangled in string, while eliminate meant to kick out of doors after rain.
The article recounts Alexander Selkirk a Scottish sailor marooned on Juan Fernandez in 1704 for over four years living on game and goat skins. He was rescued in 1700? and rose to lieutenant in the British navy. It notes Defoe used Selkirk as a basis for Robinson Crusoe and discusses alleged borrowing from Selkirk’s papers.
Lonnie's orchestra will play for another dance at Armstead on Saturday evening July 25. The popular group has been a decided hit wherever they go and has a long schedule of future dates.
Dearborn pled not guilty to a grand larceny charge before Judge H G Rodgers and was remanded to custody until trial. C W Robinson was appointed to defend. bonds set at 3000 dollars. Robert Holmes pleaded guilty to the same charge and received four to eight years in state prison but was released on probation as a first offender. The theft involved about 100 sheep pelts from Ed Roe ranch. Sam Arntz arraigned on unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor and released on 500-dollar bond with attorneys Smith and Kelly. Mrs Annie Nelson petitioned for letters of administration in the estate of the late Henry W Sacher.
The Dillmont pavilion hosts a carnation dance featuring blooms from the State Greenhouse and Floral Co. Mr Horn donates 25 dozen carnations, two per lady attendee and a dozen as prizes for eight spot dances. Five dance tickets given to each gentleman. Baxter Tonrey orchestra provides music.
A clipping quotes a critic on a novel like Black Tarston and not a word about lectures or exams. It contrasts “moppers” versus “mess-makers” and notes the book’s modern Oxford portrayal as masterful and free of academic detail.
The Great Northern Missouri River toll and railroad bridge at Snowden opens to traffic and trains, marking a milestone in regional transportation and trade. Local officials hail improved river crossing and faster rail movement linking cities along the toll road.
Deputy State Game Warden Chas Price and Jack Carney with a Federal warden arrested Joe Maurice in Wise River and Dillon on trapping beaver and shipping hides without a permit. He pleaded guilty to both counts and fined $50 on each offense totaling $100. Federal officers tracked hides through fur centers.
A late rally by Silver Star fell short as Dillon held on for a 13 to 12 victory last Sunday. The game remained close and exciting with Silver Star nearly tying the score in the final inning.
The annual Buddies reunion will convene in G Sala Array during August with visitors encouraged to dress in holiday attire. Musical organizations will provide lively entertainment, keeping up the festive spirit of the event. Dillon is expected to be crowded but there will be room for more attendees.
The report details shifts in assessed valuations including a reduction of 465 000 from total property values and declines in bank stocks from 291 350 to 286 682. Office furniture and fixtures rose from 13 567 to 18 919 while miscellaneous personal property eased from 549 565 to 546 749.
Libby reports the Victor Empire mine providing free gold processing services for stamp mill treatment, signaling support for mining operations. Local officials note potential economic stimulus as the program circulates among workers and suppliers.
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