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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
9
A historical view asserts that annual national and local taxes equal a 65 percent mortgage on US property valued at 260 billion dollars. Interest at 5 percent on 170 billion mirrors $8.5 billion in taxes. The piece argues tax-exempt bonds shift the burden to taxpayers and urges taxing bonds to reduce debt and light taxes.
The piece urges marketing wheat in a businesslike, systematized way like California fruit farmers. It notes a proposed 65 percent pool for this year's crop as a step forward and criticizes wheat speculators in Minneapolis and Chicago. It also mentions low interest credit tied to warehouse receipts and cites a $2,000,000 Spokane plan aiding Montana growers.
Boston buyers brigade firmly holds the first line around the wool warehouse while Chicago irregulars are believed to prepare an assault. Movements are hidden under brush along the Blacktail with reports of gas or the Shelby stampede to exterminate occupants. The situation suggests imminent action and observers expect a dramatic flare.
The article notes that Democratic soothsayers, dope mixers, and medicine makers visiting French Lick ignore Uncle Henry Ford while he keeps building autos and amassing wealth. It questions what he will do with his fortune after death and whether heirs will fight over it.
Local residents focus on hay harvest quality, grain yields, and favorable prices for wool, lambs, cattle, and farm products. They seek freight-rate relief and hardily discuss distant affairs, arguing charity begins at home and lawmakers waste time recounting foreign trips.
Three dollars per day and board is the going wage in the hayfield this season. Despite some agitators urging higher pay, most workers favor the liberal rate as hay and cattle fetch low prices.
The passage credits General Wood with strong reputation and predicts he will remain in command in Manila. It notes his success in Cuba and argues the Philippine political faction will not damage his standing, suggesting continued leadership and stability.
A reflection that the nation has much to be thankful for as regional storms or stampedes cause local disruption. The writer notes that damage is not nationwide and the country endures the storm effects.
Readers confront persistent Walsh propaganda during this hot spell as the public gears toward a short vacation. The text notes ongoing bombardment and the public’s response to the messaging campaign.
To date only five of Villa's widows have laid claim to his estate. That scapegrace seems to have been as much of an outlaw in married life as he was on the road.
The Northern Pacific has awarded the contract to construct a new depot at Miles City and work is to begin immediately.
At Cat Creek the Hogan well is to be drilled deeper in hopes of picking up a new flow. The move aims to increase production by reaching a productive strata below the current depth.
The Great Falls electrolytic plant is operating to capacity at the present time.
Villa, described as a ruthless, reckless killer, is killed after bullets strike him thirteen times. The speech notes there will be few tears for his demise and that he will no longer terrorize or threaten. He is portrayed as a plain dead Mexican.
The piece notes local figures like Well-Roatin' Magnus Johnson leading Minnesota in a stampede style campaign with no platform yet, eyeing La Follette while seeking Red Russia recognition. It contrasts Kansas with Lockless Jerry Simpson and Mississippi with Vardeman, and cites South Carolina Pitchfork Tillman, Texas Blanton, and Montana Caldwell Edwards as other state figures.
The Eliel brothers firm, owners of the Big Store, has operated for over 50 years with locations in Wyoming Utah Idaho and Montana. They employ 11 staff in Dillon plus Montana Mercantile and Elevator and are noted for service quality fair pricing and public spirit supporting subscriptions and local causes.
Sheridan July 25. Mrs R W Rossiter hosts aunt Mrs J A Kerr and cousin Mrs P H Lasley of Cleveland Ohio. Cousins Mrs C S Kenyon Bozeman and Mrs H C Bowles Missoula also visit. Local tales recall Bradshaw brothers of Butte and 1890s blacksmith shop. Seed firm rep, grasshopper fears hit peas and hay crop. alfalfa first cutting affected by rain. Jockney.
De Valera emerges from seclusion to state that the war in Ireland is over. The news has been known abroad for months, but the veteran leader’s confirmation adds the formal end note.
Linder Bros consign a carload to Hallowell and Seawell Co of Boston and another carload to the National Wool Warehouse in Chicago after loading a wool car.
A verse recalls childhood friendships that turned to betrayal and scorning the false, while praising a small circle of true friends. The item ends noting new concrete irrigation canals under construction nearby.
Mary Selway sues John H Judge Laura Judge and State Bank of Dillon to foreclose on multiple parcels in Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. The sale is set for August 18 1925 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door with cash terms and includes extensive land descriptions totaling about 1486.29 acres plus water rights. Sheriff D F Mooney dated July 18 1928.
The Eliel Brothers drove from Dillon to the Rise ranch for a day trip. Bob Hildreth made a business trip to Dillon. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Craver and family with Mrs. Richard Freeman and son Claude went to Armstead, where Mrs. Freeman and son rode to Dillon by train. Mrs. Baxter of Dillon visits Mrs. Frank Rife. Miss Gladys Noble visited Armstead to see her brother Lloyd en route to Salt Lake City. The Cravers and Gravelys also motored to Armstead. Montana reports 4596 miles of Federal Aid roads.
Snowcap refinery work at Sunburst is nearing completion with structural framing and finishing touches advancing. Local officials anticipate operations to begin shortly, boosting employment and regional economy as final inspections are scheduled.
The grain elevator at Wigham processed 92,000 bushels of grain during the past year marking a steady volume for the facility and local agriculture.
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