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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
4
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For years veterans and others have protested turning Memorial Day into a sports and games event. The day was set aside as a national holiday to honor the dead and lay flowers on graves. Its sacred purpose seems increasingly lost as amusement takes center stage.
Jim Finnegan, jailed six months for assault, was ordered by a deputy sheriff to dig dandelions from the Helena courthouse lawn. He abandoned the task as hopeless and wandered off toward parts unknown, a pointless assignment in his view. The Dillon community likely shares his sentiment.
The piece urges residents to value their locality and avoid belittling it or inviting unflattering remarks. It cautions against lingering in complaint and being heedless about knocking others, urging good citizenship despite flaws.
Inter Lake notes strong local support for a Whitefish national game club with Rev. O A White presiding at a recent organizing meeting. Dillon plans July Fourth music by a famed state band and urges attendance for a full day of entertainment.
The Monument mining camp in the Bloody Dick district shows potential with abundant copper to come and plans for an air compressor to assist air drills. Real estate transfers surge while a carnival stirs town life and the Glendale graveyard decays. The Amalgamated Copper Co reports net earnings of 14,154,400 for the year ending April 30, up 4,992,863 from last year. Russian terrorists continue attacks killing two detectives and wounding five others.
Dillon pledges to provide abundant dandelion greens for all of New England, promising surplus beyond regional needs. The announcement frames the delivery as ample and timely for the entire area.
A compilation of wry lines and jokes from Missoulian Forsyth Times Butte papers Helena Independent and other Montana outlets includes taunts about Tillman honesty a quip on a dying mule and sharp barbs about students at State Normal College Dillon with a note on a music director rumor and a quip about a baseball moment.
From March 4 1907 to May 31 1907 balance on hand 50531.77. Receipts March 5563.64 April 1750.30 May 3806.20 total 61651.91. Warrants paid March 10770.98 April 6436.44 May 6770.86 remit tance to state March 260.30 April 715.87 total disbursements 37197.46. Funds at close May 31 include General 361.15 contingent 29.84 road 4236.96 Poor 559.50 bridge 2714.41 sinking 3141.43 general school 673.14 district school 19458.96 City of Dillon 15.68 general state 1182.99 state bounty 130 county free high school 3331.54 interest and sinking county free high school 1332.95 institute 19.00 redemption 9.03 total 37197.46.
Property listing describing a house with three lots, lawn and shade trees in first class condition. Located on South Railroad Avenue Dillon Montana. Inquiries at the office or mail to P O Box 477 Dillon Montana.
The Fourth of July committee runs a half page ad in today’s Tribune detailing the principal features of the upcoming national holiday celebration. It emphasizes planned events, activities, and community participation for the community’s annual Fourth of July festivities.
The Livingston Post lauds Edwin Norris lieutenant governor of Montana as the obvious successor to Governor Toole, noting Norris’ long legislative service, leadership as presiding officer, legal ability, and widespread public respect. The paper predicts Norris will head the Democratic ticket and win a strong majority.
The report describes the Elkhorn mineral belt aligned with the mountain, quartz leads interlaced with iron ore, and barren zones reaching water level. It explains water influence on surface ore, indicates past underwater shafts, and notes porphyry dikes crossing leads formed during volcanic activity with high copper assay results.
Miss Marie Baker left Tuesday evening for Colorado. Juniors were initiated into Kappa Zeta Nu. Mrs. F. E. Foote hosted Annual staff dinner. Miss Glenn spoke on Japan at General Ex meeting and need for missionaries. Public Speaking Club staged Memorial Day program. Miss Sarah Hokenson from Missoula enrolled Wednesday. Miss Stonecliffe elected to represent the Normal YWCA at the Seaside Oregon convention.
June 1 1907 Ed Tribune notes a memorial address delivered by Bro Winters of the Methodist church instead of Comrade Martin. The W A C organized and was well represented, with thanks to the public and local papers for promoting the event. Adjutant Joseruus Rien, Steadman Post.
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. B J Cheney Co and Hall's Catarrh Cure promoted as a remedy. Endorsements from Vacpine Kinnan & Maxvig claim Cheney’s honor and firm’s ability to fulfill obligations. Cure taken internally and acts on mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all.
The Dillon Public Library announces evening hours for book distribution and readers access. Open 7 to 9 30 on Monday Wednesday and Saturday for book distribution. Friday 4 to 6 and Saturday 3 to 6 for readers. On Tuesday and Friday evenings readers may visit from 6 to 8.
Franklin Murphy, president of the board of managers for government homes for disabled volunteer soldiers in Los Angeles, advocates restoring the canteen. He cites temperance reasons and notes women in Washington and nationwide interest, saying abolition by four votes spurred a fight between W C T U and opposing groups and raises hopes in Congress.
Bank condition statement for First National Bank Dillon Beaverhead County Montana shows assets including loans and discounts 278 101.50 and due from other banks 171 872.88 with liabilities balance listed as capital stock and undivided profits. President B F Waits and directors attest to accuracy sworn May 24 1907 before Notary J B Pompoxter.
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