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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
2
The Treasury under Secretary Mellon announces an 800 million dollar long term bond issue at 8 percent to cover deficits and avoid tax increases until after the next presidential election. Bonds mature in 1940 with bearer or registered forms and tax exemptions except for inheritance and surtaxes.
The Do X flying boat finally crosses the Atlantic from Cape Verde to Fernando Noronha in 12 hours 15 minutes amid earlier delays and accidents. Colonel and Mrs Lindbergh plan a pleasure Orient cruise in their Lockheed plane via the North Pacific and Russia. Governors at French Lick discuss topics beyond schedules. Teague resigns from the federal farm board after a longer term than planned.
Eastern and Western Air Lines consolidate under United Air Lines with Chicago offices. The deal includes National Air Transport Boeing Air Transport Pacific Air Transport and Varney Air Lines. P G Johnson named president of the new company.
Premier R. By Bennett unveiled the first budget to parliament detailing an $80,000,000 deficit, hitting taxpayers hard as the plan outlines expected shortfalls and revenue gaps.
The report covers a Pentecost Presbyterian assembly rebuking a church council over birth control, a libel suit between Congressman Tinkham and Bishop Cannon, a Supreme Court ruling upholding press freedom against Minnesota’s defamation ban, Mussolini Vatican tensions with Catholic Action closures, and state Montana notices on fairs, seed plants, butter production, lambing, water bonds, tourist trade, gas tax, and bank lending plans.
Phillipsburg, seat of Granite County, has grown in prominence due to its manganese mines. Montana led the nation in manganese output in 1930 with 53 percent of production, while other states show smaller shipments. 1980 ore and sinter shipments from Montana include Emma and Trout mines and the Domestic Manganese and Development plant. Manganese studies explore health effects as use expands.
An unclear quotation fragment centers on the idea of being at home across literature art and science. The text fragments suggest a discussion of home as a motif or setting in various disciplines. No named individuals or concrete entities are identifiable.
A poet muses on money’s speech and the human side of parting. The line expresses money’s silence in the face of goodbye and the enduring weight of farewells in life.
A poem contrasts a glutton who eats too long with a starving man who longs to eat, highlighting difference in appetite and desire. The verse observations frame hunger as a measure of satisfaction and deprivation.
A dialogue recalls a clerk asking if the account was shown to a hard up man and whether the slate item should be rubbed out. The response confirms the item was shown and the other party fears the action would seem to rub it in.
Dialog shows a shipwrecked man cringing at goatskin gear while another says garments are uncomfortable yet serve as civilization’s badge. The exchange highlights tension between practicality and social status aboard.
The speaker praises the Sta dium and compliments the curriculum, calling it wonderful and noting a desire to review the course offerings. The remark emphasizes positive impressions of the institutional program.
Quote about George’s taste and behavior on etiquette turns on his belief that dressing for dinner means tucking a napkin in the collar. The remark frames a clash of manners and class in a sharp dialogue.
Dialogue highlights a quip about matches as symbols of romance. One character asserts matches occur in heaven while another quips many are struck off on earth, implying reality versus idealism in love.
A folksy quip recalls Si Berit noting that even in hard times the skunk still leaves a scent. The line emphasizes enduring humor amid adversity and local color.
In a light exchange between Mr. Diggs and Mrs. Diggs, he jokes about becoming a highbrow anywhere while she notes his receding hair. The playful banter centers on aspiration and appearance.
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