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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
4
An editorial argues dairy communities prosper when successful men seek side ventures to generate extra cash. Farmers and stockmen who produce most essentials on their own farm and maintain surplus for sale tend to rise. Austrians in the area are noted for this approach with fattening stock and a well stocked winter root cellar for steady market sales.
Frank M Mayfield of Scruggs Vandervoort and Barney Dry Goods predicts a 1931-32 year stressing clear thinking and improved internal operations. He warns against volume chasing and opportunistic sales while urging planted stock of price-right and fashion-right merchandise to strengthen reputation and profits.
The fragment mentions Mr J W Jones of Ashville Alabama read about Foley diuretic. It notes kidney trouble backache and poor sleep as problems. No clear event or outcome is provided in the readable text.
Word from Washington announces the appointment of Mr. Bradner as director of the forest survey for the Inland Empire. He will base at Missoula while retaining current duties in the forest products office. Bradner, a Michigan graduate, has long served in the U S forest service since 1919 and will lead national scope efforts on timber stocks depletion growth and future forest product needs.
President Hoover speaks with optimism about a safer, greater prosperity for the country. Babson claims the business tide has turned for the better, with leaders in industry confirming revival. Crops grow, livestock fatten, labor gains jobs, confidence returns as the nation remains hopeful.
A collage of public figures from Walsh to Hoover, Pershing, and Ford appears in recent headlines and quotes. The excerpts cover politics, religion, industry, and social life, noting Maxim, Ross, Cooke, Ferguson, Lamont, and Ford. The items reflect era beliefs and public discourse on governance, culture, and economy.
Prof Couture of Butte will act as promoter at the military ball to be held Friday evening. The event is part of community entertainment amid a busy period of civic activity and preparations.
Pearl J. Smith, president of Crystal Graphite, visited town Tuesday and heads to Kansas City then New York to advance company aims. Beaverhead county wool is forecast at about ten cents a pound with a potential clip of 1.25 million pounds. A stone crossing was built on Bannack street as an experiment and may lead to concrete sidewalks replacing the Montana street plank. Chief Stone ordered jail windows fortified to prevent outside whiskey bottles. Oil discoveries in Smithhorn canyon spur interest and several claims have been filed. William McKenzie is critically wounded at Bannack, with Sam Moore jailed on related charges.
A visitor from Butte displayed a harem skirt in the city on Saturday. The city council ordered twenty seven blocks of sidewalks. Automobiles make regular trips between the city and Butte.
Al Hansen of Armstead pleaded guilty in district court before Judge H. G. Rodgers to a charge of possessing slot machines. He was fined $100.
Two high school graduates Ebba Anderson and Margaret Jordan receive scholarships for entry to the State Normal College this week. The awards are issued locally by the high school awards committee.
Several wool buyers are in the city to confer with growers and inspect the 191 clip, but both are marking time with no sales announced. The note describes a diversified farm of about 300 acres with irrigation and productive land offered at 32 dollars per acre, 2340 dollars cash, balance by Federal loan to C C Newman, Dillon Montana.
The article outlines changes to Montana's teacher credentials requiring higher training. From Sept 1 1934 minimums rise to 72 quarter credits and by Sept 1 1936 to 96 credits, with new certificates issued only to normal school graduates or equivalents. It also mandates four year fully accredited college or university graduation with 22.5 quarter certificates in education for secondary certificates.
The 1930 junking drive saw 2,925,000 cars scrapped, about 800,000 more than 1929, a record fueled by factory dealer trade‑in drives. It reduced the U S stock of older vehicles and aimed to boost safety and new car sales amid hard times.
Executrix Fratie Stone gives no tice to creditors and those with claims against the estate of Ewing Combs deceased to present claims with vouchers within four months from first publication. Claims are to be filed at John Collins law offices Poindextar Block Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. First publication June 12 1931.
The District Court of Beaverhead County Montana issues an alias summons in the fifth judicial district for plaintiff Alice Crooker with attorney Roy Dr Herndon deputy clerk. John Collins Dillon Montana is listed.
The state court in Beaverhead County summons Maude M. Sullivan to answer a divorce complaint filed by Robert L. Sullivan. The action claims desertion for over a year and seeks a decree dissolving the marriage. The clerk’s seal confirms the date of June 8, 1931 and the attorney John Collins of Dillon represents the plaintiff.
Judicial district of Beaverhead summons Nellie M Dillon to answer a complaint filed in Beaverhead County Montana. The court requires service of a copy of the complaint and filing of an answer within the time prescribed.
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