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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
9
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Twelve pages entered at the Dillon post office for second class mail. Notices of church festivals fairs dances concerts sociables suppers with admission fees or profits from sales will be charged five cents a line. Card of thanks six cents a line. Obituary poetry five cents a line.
The Tribune reports Joseph M. Dixon as a Republican candidate for Montana governor, with broad support across the state. It notes his Senate tenure and leadership in Roosevelt’s 1912 campaign, and predicts strong Eastern Montana backing and party reconciliation ahead of August primaries. Honolulu coverage highlights Frank Eliel of Dillon pushing businesslike state government, with a plan for a three-member administration and a constitutional amendment needed for passage at November elections.
Helena June 10 W F Brewer manager of the University Funds Campaign warns Montana higher educational institutions must cope with a reduced dollar value and rising costs. He argues voter support for initiatives 18 and 19 is essential to avoid limiting attendance and abolishing departments.
Helena June 6. Week ending May 27 saw cool temperatures slowing growth but reports from 26 counties show early planted grain in excellent shape. High winds and light showers noted. pastures rated good and livestock gaining widely. Winter wheat suffered more than expected but reseeding to spring wheat is nearly complete. Forage crop acreage to rise statewide. Seeding largely finished except for forage crops.
The Navy Department telegram from Washington allows enlistment of minors over 17 who meet all requirements with parental consent. Minimum weight 120 pounds and height 62 inches, no waivers on these. Enlistment can cover the minority until 21 or a three year term. Commander R R Marin, U S Navy, reports from Butte Montana.
A fragmented quotation shows a Sage stating dead men tell no tales and a Fool replying about tombstones, with garbled OCR like "Waa. Enquirer" and "AMpric" suggesting damaged text from a historical page.
A 1920 analysis outlines how peasant life in Russia hinged on land ownership. It describes European Russia land distribution, heavy taxes, and mir administered allotments, noting mass poverty, debt, and rural migration as core drivers of upheaval.
Belgium’s coal mines now produce about 80 percent of normal output and supply nearly all domestic needs while exporting 350000 tons monthly to France. The glass industry regains prosperity with orders from France and Britain, and the United States has placed a large glassware order, signaling broader recovery.
A fractured OCR note highlights a playful scene titled Large-Hearted Doughboys featuring children in a parade. The readable bits describe a cheerful display with upbeat energy and community involvement.
Residents proposed a collection for village kids lacking Christmas gifts. The plan sparked quickly and volunteers collected generously, with the total sum exceeding expectations and promising broad assistance for the youngsters.
Column notes ear shattering noises from motor boats planes autos and trains disturb residents. Anticruelty society may take up case on ears as canaries in gilded cages face perpetual torture from horns and street sounds. Advertisements boast loud signals and shocking shrieks choking pedestrians with danger claims.
A fragment notes a Manchester centennial celebration for the Mayflower voyage and a Westminister display of Pilgrim Fathers depictions. It contrasts the Mayflower voyage with the later Union Jack adoption after the 1800 Act of Union, and mentions Irish Union standards as a formal ceremony.
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