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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
1
The article reports 1917 graduates of State Normal College with 65 in the class and 32 receiving diplomas at commencement. It describes alumni events, the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Lee H. Young, and a luncheon hosted by President Monroe and wife. The graduating list includes many named graduates from multiple cities and states.
Kathryn Naughton Mo. and Henry H. Hoffland Neb. marry in a quiet ceremony in Alliance. Mabel Seidensticker of Twin Bridges appears as a linked party in the public notice listing alongside the spouses.
A. S. Beardsley of Lima, a noted sheepman from southern Montana, says losses from a severe winter and late spring are offset by brisk wool and spring lamb prices. Beaverhead County expects over 3 million pounds of wool at about 50 cents per pound, while stockmasters have contracted lambs for fall delivery at 19 to 20 cents per pound.
The James McKnight ranch of 640 acres on Sage creek, known as the Freeman ranch, was sold this week to the Cook Sheep Company for $18 per acre. The property has historic water rights and will be developed as a sheep ranch by the new owners.
The Senior class of State Normal presented Green Stockings at the college auditorium last Friday evening. A good crowd enjoyed the farce and displayed approval of the strong performances. Proceeds from the show help fund the publication of The Chinook, the class annual.
Tony, a Mexican, was sentenced by Judge A. A. Kenison to 90 days in the county jail for assault after attacking a white man with a knife on Main Street. He remained in the city jail while recovering from injuries suffered in the confrontation and fall.
Sheriff Wyman and deputies cleared more than fifty I W W loafers from the city after a several day assembly. Some agitators drifted back later and were dealt with as needed. About twenty five prisoners in the county jail are described as moocher types and vagrants, with law officers promising no soft treatment.
A vigorous nationwide drive promotes subscriptions to the liberty loan. It notes the 5 million 3 percent bonds issued April 24, with tax exemptions, flexible payment terms, and options to exchange for future issues, emphasizing safety and patriotic backing for the war effort.
John Edward Nelson of Sheridan Montana and Albertine Tessier were wed on Wednesday at the Tessier home. Attendants included Mrs Fielding Gray and Alderic Tessier. The bride, long known in the area, will reside on the Nelson ranch near Sheridan Madison county.
John Kenison of Dell visited the city on Wednesday, spending time in local events and meeting residents during his stay.
The piece argues liberty bonds are wise non taxable investments with high safety and national value. It compares U S wealth to Europe and notes Montana and Butte plan sizable subscriptions with a June 16 deadline and final August 30 payment date.
Bennett Silvert on, a city visitor, was robbed of his money and beaten in the railroad yards on Tuesday afternoon. A man named James OMalley was captured by Sheriff Wyman and jailed to await trial on the incident.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges wheatless meals using corn meal and hominy grits. It distributes Farmers Bulletin 565 detailing over 50 corn based dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to ease the shift from wheat and promote corn as a nutritious staple.
Eighteen seniors will graduate this evening at the Bea verhead county high school in the auditorium. Baccalaureate services were held Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev. Hi G. Humphrey delivering the sermon. Class day moved to the gym due to weather, with history, will, prophecy, and farewell address. Alumni banquet at the Sugar Bowl followed by reception. Commencement Friday evening with Rev. R. P. Smith to give the address. diplomas by Geo. P. Hughes. Class flower lilac, colors purple and gold, motto To the Front. The 1917 class includes five boys and thirteen girls. several boys not in school, some on ranches. Graduates listed include J. T. Ross, Celesta Young, Ellen Nelson, and others. Junior Prom closes commencement week Saturday in the high school gym.
Frank and Mrs. C. C. Gosman traveled to Butte Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs Berger. Mrs Gosman had been summoned a week earlier due to her mother's grave illness.
A discussion on butter waste estimates in American households. If 20 million homes waste a pat daily, over a million pounds are lost daily, requiring vast milk production. The piece urges using every bit of butter and notes guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and state colleges.
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