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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
9
The fragment references a bill for transmission and mails classified as second class mail matter. It provides no dates names or places to anchor a fuller summary. The readable portion indicates formal mail status rather than substantive news content.
The article comments on Washington politics over farm relief, criticizing speculators who manipulate prices and urging laws to let farmers store surplus until market upswing. It recalls Populist and nonpartisan votes in Kansas North Dakota Minnesota and Iowa and notes interest in how Magnus Johnson Brookhart and others shape farm policy and potato prices.
Armstead residents petitioned to repair and re route the west bar road between Armstead and Red Rock arguing lower maintenance costs and local benefits. The board laid the petition aside for further consideration and inspected Armstead prior to deciding on the request.
A fragment lists monthly figures and specific sums: county high school $6,014.85, district court $1,759.20, and county payroll $2,441.10, indicating a partial accounting or payroll excerpt from a county report.
Crop conditions show central and western Montana fair to good while eastern regions run fair to poor. Corn benefits from last week’s warmth with a strong start. flax in northeast counties is spotted. potatoes progress satisfactory with some poor stands in Flathead. Alfalfa hay nears first cut. sugar beets and beans show dryness. beets are good in Richland and Blaine. peas rated good. alfalfa seed in Custer county fair to good.
Mrs Jardine Rife entertained the Manse society of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at her country home west of Dillon.
Mrs. E. E. Loft and her two children depart Monday afternoon for Tennessee to spend the summer at the home of her parents.
Friends of Mrs Parke T Scott of Armstead formerly Miss Mildred Curnutt of this city held a Tuesday evening shower at the Curnutt home. She received many beautiful and useful gifts and dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. George Lovell and Miss Georgia Mathews hosted a Saturday bridge dinner at Mrs. Lovell's home in honor of Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Mary Brown of Bozeman. Five tables competed in bridge after a dinner with handsome appointments.
The Mizpah chapter No. 18 OES held a Saturday luncheon at 1 pm at Mrs. M. A. Walker’s home in compliment to Mrs. Mary Brown Montana worthy grand matron and guests Mrs. King Wyoming past grand matron Mrs. Nellie Lovell Montana past grand matron and Mrs. Mary Hugo Montana grand secretary A dainty luncheon followed by bridge with five tables of play.
Mizpah chapter No. 13 C E S held a dinner at 6 30 Monday evening at the Masonic hall in honor of Mrs. Mary Brown worthy grand matron. About 164 people attended the event.
Mrs. Rey Stephenson of Enosha Wisconsin visiting in the city was noted in the clipping as part of a social or local interest item. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
The honor guest was welcomed at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. John Collins. Eight covers were set, accessories featured a yellow scheme with yellow roses as the centerpiece, and after the luncheon, cards provided the afternoon’s diversion.
The Junior Supper club held a Wednesday farewell at Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stone's home for Mr. and Mrs. Thos Menke who will move from Dillon to Bozeman. Dinner at seven followed by pinochle. the couple received a silver gift from club members.
Maurice Harvey of Wise River visited Dillon on Wednesday and Thursday to attend graduation at the State Normal college where his sister was among the graduates.
Dr. W. V. Kingsbury 62 prominent Butte physician and surgeon died at home Monday after a paralysis stroke. A Montana resident for over 25 years he practiced in St Louis then Dillon before settling in Butte with wartime service as Camp Dodge captain. Survived by his wife three daughters brother and two sisters funeral at St Johns Episcopal Church in Butte. Clair Cosgrove returns from Salt Lake City. Mrs Mullen and baby daughter and Miss Margaret Mullen visited Armstead.
Mrs. W. V. Grimes left Wednesday afternoon for Great Falls to attend the state convention of the American Legion as a delegate from the local Legion auxiliary and president of that organization. T. K. Gilbert and Alex Tait left Thursday morning for the convention city as delegates from Beaverhead post.
Rev. Dr. Burdick now with the Presbyterian church national board in Philadelphia has been in Helena this week helping the Inter Mountain college drive seeking about a half million dollars. He teams with Rev. John Chagrin and others and reports strong progress from persistent effort. Mrs. J L Hughes and daughter Mamie returned Tuesday from a two week visit with friends in Bozeman.
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