Farmers Grow Hope As Weather Brings Frequent Showers
Farmers report improving conditions with growing crops and recurring showers aiding growth. Local growers express cautious optimism about yield prospects as moisture returns to fields.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
10
Farmers report improving conditions with growing crops and recurring showers aiding growth. Local growers express cautious optimism about yield prospects as moisture returns to fields.
Morning events attract crowds as the Montana State Normal College summer session opens with several hundred students arriving by train and more expected. Picnics and fishing trips highlight a Sunday pleasant break with locals enjoying canyons and trout areas. Student registration continues through the week as the session begins.
The State Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in Billings June 9 to 11 with delegates from the Shakespeare and Good Government Clubs including Mrs J W Scott Mrs F C McFadden Miss Delis Dorchestere Miss Jean Bishop and MEW Stephan A party of Lemhi Indians from the reservation near Pocatello visited Dillon last week selling gloves and other goods reminding locals of early town days Prof and Mrs D Williams from Glasgow arrived with plans to teach at the summer school and will stay at the Campeau home
The passage notes anglers in Maarindrup enjoyed very good fishing conditions last Sunday with many parties out on the water and reporting excellent luck.
Dillon items cover visitors R E Clay of Troy A L Arp of Dell and many more. Birth announced Allan Franklin son June 1. For sale piano and furniture. Dozens of local visits, business, and travel notes plus a long feature on Magellan’s Philippines anniversary plans.
Detroit News reports that Copenhagen data confirm Boegald has been appointed Danish minister to Iceland. On his maternal side he traces descent to Icelandic Tulvalius line, linked to Thorfinn, a Norse explorer who helped establish early settlements in America. The piece notes ties to Karlsegal, linked to the first white settler in America.
The Hood, the monster battle ship, was fitted with a large oil-fuel cooking galley after its Clyde launch. Oil fuel used for propulsion is now extended to cooking enabling 1200 men to be served. A high heat white flame with no odor or residue is produced while atomized oil ensures cleanliness and safety.
Scientists debate the earths crust with studies in Hawaii Tuscany and Salvador. Data on shell composition age and movement under immense water pressure from reservoirs in New South Wales shed light on volcanic activity and crust dynamics.
Professor J O Arnold of Sheffield introduced vanadium steel eleven years ago to boost edge retention and rapid production. Now he reports a newer alloy using molybdenum replacing tungsten, forming six percent of the steel, with greater cutting power than any rival alloys according to Popular Mechanics.
Community groups in Dillon schedule gatherings and social activities. The Lutheran Aid Society meets June 17 with Mrs P J Peterson. Good Government luncheon is set June 15 on the Episcopal rectory lawn. Needle Club hosted by Mrs A L Anderson with guests M Gist Clark Anderson M A Walker and Miss Stamm. Presbyterian Missionary Society meets June 17 at 8 pm with Mrs J W Evang at 211 N Pacific. Bridge parties occur at homes of Mrs C W Hudson and Mrs J B Morse. A Surprise party honors Mrs Monroe at Sewell ranch. D A R plans Flag Day June 14 at Mrs A M Walker. Jean Bishop to speak on The First Settlers of Montana. M E church ladies aid to meet next Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Sigurd Roode host a gathering with William and Robert Roode entertaining.
Christian Science Society on Yearaw block East Center street invites all to Sunday services at 11 a m with the lesson God the Preserver of Man. First Baptist notes Children’s Day on June 13 1920 with Sunday school at 10 80. H Cameron Gowen to supervise. L Rivers leaves Arminseerad duties. Gowen named superintendent. evening service at 8. The ad also lists a crown bicycle for sale at 25 dollars phone 171W 418 S Pacific St.
A brisk stranger questions if Mr Blobbs is in at the Sage Caller office. A clerk says he is out at lunch and may return within an hour. The visitor notes the new stenographer present. Birmingham Age Herald reports the exchange.
An advertisement touts Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy claiming relief from years of stomach trouble. It asserts the product removes castarrhal mucus and reduces intestinal inflammation aiding stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It promises one dose proves results with money refund. Potts Drugstores and others carry it.
The Madison National Forest Sheep Grower's association offers a reward of $500 for conviction of any sheep thief and $250 for conviction of any camp robber.
There is much catarrh in this region once thought incurable. Local remedies failed, so constitutional treatment is urged. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co Toledo is advertised to cure via the blood on mucous surfaces with a $100 reward for any failing case. Bold by druggists, 7ic. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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