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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
Letters to the editor emphasize subscribers should report missed issues and the paper’s regular publication status. The note urges timely delivery and seeks notifications from readers who do not receive their copies on schedule.
The piece argues for the small farm model of forty to eighty acres as the future of Montana agriculture, citing irrigation driven growth, higher per acre earnings, and stronger social life. It contrasts small versus large farms, notes divorce law concerns, and urges Beaverhead pursuit of post office free delivery to boost rural communities.
A quip filled piece urges business leaders to advertise despite tradition cost failure or doubt. It contrasts rash cautions with proactive action and references historical beliefs to underline risk of inaction. Helena I Record ry.
The Dillon paper notes long-standing calls for police reform and welcomes George W. Dart as the new chief. He assumes duty amid a surge of new arrivals driven by railroad construction, promising a tough assignment to maintain peace and safety, with many demanding improvements.
The city council vowed to revoke licenses for saloons selling liquor to minors or habitual drinkers. Police were ordered to monitor saloons, but no licenses have been revoked despite repeated drunken spree arrests. The writer suspects outsiders supplied the liquor, shielding saloon men from responsibility.
Roy Herndon, Lemhi county clerk, says the Armstead to Gilmore railroad will spark the greatest lead-silver mining camp in the United States if not the world. He notes Gilmore mine's exceptional richness and many nearby veins likely to rise in value with development, promising prosperity for Dillonites with mining interests.
In Chicago the Mary Crane Nursery hosted a demonstration on infant care for mothers. Signs greeting attendees labeled pacifiers as the devil’s invention and nursery bottles as baby killers, with rocking and juggling condemned as foolish. The incident sparked offense yet sparked debate on the nursery’s methods.
Twelve weeks from next Tuesday the Beaverhead county fair will open. The board of directors and supporters are actively preparing while promising a real treat for the county. The fair runs Tuesday through Friday, August 31 to September 3, with plans to impress and attract visitors.
Observers note a shift in Fourth of July celebrations as costly fireworks are pared back. Critics say ending fireworks manufacturing could save millions nationwide.
James Sharp, who calls himself Adam God and who was convicted in Kansas City last week of murder, received a twenty five year term in the penitentiary. The decision may bring more lasting reform than Dillon may have achieved with his tar and feather stunt.
While Presbyterians in Denver voted to condemn tobacco use, many privately resolved to continue enjoying its soothing effects despite public stance.
Readers react to discussions on what counts as fine and respectable people in Dillon. The report notes Salmon Idaho’s elevated mood with a new railroad in sight and a challenge to prove viability of a flying machine despite construction progress.
The article notes Dillon now has twenty automobiles and seven more are on order, reflecting growing local activity and optimism among residents.
Despite cooler altitudes reducing June bug activity the region still claims some of the finest June brides. Local counts note many marriages celebrated as the season peaks.
Miss Grace Graeter announces a recital by her piano pupil Miss Juanita Thomas next Friday evening June 11 in the college assembly hall. Admission is free and all are invited. Thomas, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Thomas, is praised for her exceptional musical achievement at the Normal college. The program includes numerous memory pieces, vocal numbers with piano or violin obbligato, and a Beethoven concerto with orchestra part on second piano.
Next Sunday June 6 observances at the Dillon First Baptist Church feature an evening service program for Children’s Day. The lineup includes an opening chorus, songs by Eunice Conway Sean Jeffers Evelyn Brackett, a primary class duet by Florence and Marguerite Cushing, recitation Let the Children Come, marching song by Willie Chapman and others, a school pantomime, and a rose exercise titled June the Month of Roses.
Advertises black mountain soil available in any quantity for transplanting flowers and plants offered by W. A. CaLL.
Two gatherings held at Mr and Mrs Thomas Mulaney on Idaho and Glendale included a Tuesday afternoon card party at 2 30 with elaborate refreshments served by Mrs Mulaney and Miss Alice and a separate euchre gathering with similar service. Guests listed include Kaiser Dart Lovell Innes Burfiend and others. A birthday party for daughter Alice is planned for next Wednesday afternoon. Also an unrelated medical notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back guarantee.
Now is the time to place your order drop in our office and tell us the sizes you need. We will make special orders if we do not have them in stock. A. J. Wepum Lumber Co.
Daily tickets one way via Portland with frequent dates for other routes. See O S L agents for further details.
Travel notice lists trips east to Denver Omaha Kansas City St. Louis Chicago and other points on June 4 5 11 12 16 and 26 with agents to supply rates and further details. Additional dates available later.
During the summer the Oregon Short Line offers round trip tickets to Portland San Francisco and Les-Eee Call on Agent for dates and rates.
360 acres of farming hay and pasture land with water rights for sale. Situated about nine miles from Dillon, Montana. Contact W. G. Rogerts for details.
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