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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
3
Montana report from Missoula notes 50 percent more acreage in the d Aste district this year yet yields near 1916 levels if rain arrives soon. Big Flat and Molese districts may see about 10 percent total loss. County Agriculturalist J R Campbell warns crops overall look poor except where irrigation was timely.
Electrification of mines in this district is under way and expected to usher in activity and prosperity as operating costs drop. Carloads of poles have been unloaded for a power line from Twin Bridges to the Bielenberg Higgins mine and Lake Shore Mining property. stringing of wires to begin late in the month.
Charles Smith pleaded guilty to cattle stealing after previously denying charges. He testified about an alleged large scale conspiracy involving Ben Ottenstror Joe Ottenstror and Frank Ottenstror. Ben Ottenstror has been convicted. the others face trial.
Camas Prairie farmers may irrigate the fertile region from artesian wells if plans proceed. After two years of heavy rainfall and strong crops, this year brought moisture shortage and prompted irrigation efforts.
An article notes a plot to dynamite a Milwaukee railway bridge over the Missouri River near Great Falls. It cites the alarm raised by bridge station watchers and related security concerns at the time.
The Great Falls water supply is inadequate with daily droughts during lawn sprinkling and garden irrigation. From five in the afternoon to ten p m some areas receive no water at taps. Fire department to aid drownings and emergencies with pulmotor now stationed at the central station in the chief's car.
A half section six miles east of town sold for 65 dollars per acre, the highest land price in Teton county. Harold L. Stevenson of Cheney Washington bought it from P. H. Crossen of Choteau. The Van Defect ranch is well improved, irrigated, and highway adjacent.
In its answer the Pacific Mutual Insurance company contends the insured John Withers a colored man was not steady in his habits and that at application he misrepresented himself regarding these habits. He was shot and killed in Oklahoma by his wife.
County Assessor Robert Martin announces Prairie county assessed value rose by 695,311 since 1916. The updated rolls reflect growth in property valuations across the county.
Elmer Kipspe an electrician for Angest Mining Company of Yandusky was electrocuted while handling a live transformer at the Malta mine. The accident occurred as he moved equipment in the company site.
Kalispell plans a new high school training building with completion expected around August 1. Instructor E. E. Romig, who designed the plan, will supervise the project with interior woodwork and other inside work handled by the class after the September opening.
Great Falls reports heavy southern cattle movement to northern Montana with two trains in one day. Gilbraise Cattle Company shipped 32 cars from Galveston Texas to Seville near Cut Bank while Matador Cattle Company sent 63 cars from Arizona to its Harlem area ranch.
A swarm of grasshoppers from the east visited Missoula but did little damage. They fed on the country club walls yet failed to advance due to a fire line between the resort and the city. Alfalfa In Rows At Havre Substation.
Bozeman reports the Sedan cheese factory begins operations, giving Gallatin county five such plants all opened in the last two years. J. W. Gray, dairy department graduate from the State college, runs the new facility.
Mary Bement, 10, daughter of a Missoula grocer, was badly burned while attempting to light a kitchen stove. She was taken to a hospital where doctors fear her injuries may prove fatal.
The Byer people are building the refiners for the Great Western Sugar company and the work will be resumed at once.
R L Jackline of the west fork of Cherry creek near here died when he fell backward from a hay load, his head striking the ground. The fatal accident occurred as he worked on the ranch, with nearby volunteers witnessing the scene.
Local taxpayers in Shelby urge Toole county commissioners to back a proposed county building project they say would be a credit to the area and improve public facilities.
Four room bungalow with full basement and screened porches advertised as up-to-date in modern styles. Includes 100 by 200 foot lot, page fencing, chicken coop, and outbuildings. Sold at a bargain below construction cost by C. L. Worth, The Real Estate Man. Hall insurance offered.
Missoula County, Montana. The 1917 valuation of taxable property totals 19,771,252 dollars, per County Assessor Dan B. Curtis. This shows an increase of about 4,000,000 dollars from the 1916 assessed valuation.
A summer warning urging every family to keep Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. It touts high value and necessity before summer ends and notes sale at City Drug Store.
Howard Eaton, owner of a famed Wyoming ranch near Wolf, travels to Glacier park to guide a party of 70 on a horseback tour. Afterward they will ride to Yellowstone park and return, continuing the two way journey by saddle.
Public notice advises travelers to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting it cannot be obtained on trains or ships. It warns bowel attacks can be sudden and severe and directs purchase at City Drug Store.
The Escalliar Sheep company reports a wool sale of 60 000 pounds at sixty two cents per pound. The Woonsocket Woolen Mills of Providence Rhode Island purchased the clip, claiming the highest price received in Montana this year.
Local ad notes Chamberlain's Tab Jets for constipation and indigestion. Eugene Knight of Wiksaington N C reports wife benefited from indigestion relief. For sale by City Drug Store.
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