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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
2
Mrs. Percy W. Richardson of Skowhegan Maine reports relief from headaches and fatigue after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims decades of use and urges women to try the remedy, noting it is sold by druggists nationwide.
The oldest prospectors feared extinction as a U S Bureau of Mines director unveils a patent pending device that locates underground ores with four sensitive electrical sensors. The invention may end desert prospecting if adopted.
Helen B. Bucking, commander of American Legion Women’s Post No. 118 in Norfolk, is cited as the first woman veteran to use radio to describe women’s wartime roles. The post aided disabled and needy veterans through hospital work, sales of handcrafted goods, and public outreach, earning wide attention.
American Legion officials in Burlington Wisconsin report their annual membership drive fell one short of the department quota after roster revision. With the territory combed, officials consider importing a veteran to reach the required member count.
Music by Vincent Lopez and his Hotel Pennsylvania orchestra accompanied the Oneonta post of the American Legion in New York at their annual ball. Lopez had appeared in the state several times recently and agreed to perform for the event.
Delegates to a district American Legion convention in Midland Michigan toured the Big Cow Chemical plant where deadly war gases and other chemicals are produced from salt brine. The visit highlighted industrial chemistry tied to wartime materials.
Michigan governor Groesbeck expressed eagerness to endorse the American Legion after a membership drive. He called the organization constructive and beneficial to the country and urged wider enrollment to strengthen patriotic citizenship and service.
A Collinsville Oklahoma legion sponsored troop built its own building with church support and legion help. It led a city religious census for churches and runs a free scout camp at Lake Teuchee. A father and son hike highlighted interdenominational activities with eight Baptists and other denominations represented.
Wisconsin Legionnaires will plant a large amount of wild rice in Beaver Dam Lake to feed migratory game birds and support healthful conditions. A Legion group, supervised by state experts, will undertake the project with Beaver Dam veterans backing efforts to preserve lake life for fish and birds. Earlier, they removed carp and rough fish and sold five car loads, then the state conservation commission added a carload of rescue game fish.
Veterans of Virginia approve registration efforts led by Commander John J. Wicker and Legionnaires to civic participation. Reports show eight posts including Strasburg Louisa Cape Charles Smithfield Berryville Abingdon and Marion qualified with all members as voters. Allan S. Clarke of Danville head of a citizenship committee oversaw districtwide work.
The annual American Legion convention in Georgia featured addresses by Wilder S. Metcalf and Gen. Robert L. Bullard. Held in Savannah June 5 to 7, the event offered dances boat rides and other entertainments for visiting Legionnaires.
The Cleo J. Ross post of the American Legion in Titusville Pennsylvania offers a bronze medal for the year's most courageous act. The award targets city schools and weighs scholarship leadership and service along with courage in final consideration.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts Mrs Wright uses careful speaking, cookbook fame, and civic work to galvanize conservative women for Charles Wright’s 1912 district attorney race. Her unassuming method boosts Republican appeal and builds a platform for future lectures and writings.
Mintie Bowe of Fargo runs the only year round public employment service in North Dakota. She personally interviews most of the 70 000 annual visitors, mainly men, guiding them to local opportunities with a motto to grow into bigger work as needed.
The piece notes that avoidance of cars teaches pedestrians agile moves that would impress a ballet teacher, illustrating street safety as an improvised dance of timing and space. It frames careful stepping as a practical skill born from daily crossing habits.
A playful dialogue recalls a father’s remark about onions and a mother’s retort. The exchange features a whimsical sense of guidance from a “Wise Old Dad” and a mischievous “Dad-Cupid” voice addressing Alice.
Drug specialists report many cases of kidney trouble going undetected and note that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root shows high success in relief. An insurance examiner cites kidney disease as a common denial cause, urging readers to try the sample by sending ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, N Y.
A Houston Post item notes a club night with witty jokes including a ship's rudder and anchor debate. Bach supports the anchor, then the anchor tires and grants the rudder freedom. The club president disputes origin from Joe Miller's joke book but cannot confirm.
Conversation from a New York Sun and Globe column features a witty exchange about domestic thrift. A man notes Mary trims expenses and turns off lights, while the other counters that she would be an economical wife by design.
The saying asserts health is true wealth, challenging physicians and druggists to value preventive care and well being over material measures. It emphasizes that good health enables all other gains and daily living.
A sharp quip questions a speaker's impact, suggesting the orator failed to stir the crowd and only produced a loud, empty performance. The line implies theatrical rhetoric without real substance or energy.
The notice promotes Cuticura products for pimply faces advising a five minute use of Cuticura Ointment followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water. It urges daily use to keep skin clear and mentions including Cuticura Taleum in daily toilet routine.
A terse, humorous exchange shows a husband remarking that golf makes him look terrible in knickerbockers, prompting a bemused reply about his apparent indifference to the sport.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the chosen laundry aid for snowy white clothes urging buyers to try it and continue use as all good grocers carry the product.
An English as a foreign language class for adult mothers uses a Nebula of story to showcase progress. A senior student submits a composition about the Queen of Sheba and Solomon with a playful moral on imitation and attention as a bee drifts through an open window to choose natural flowers over imitations.
Nature Magazine touts the Appalachian Parkway in Massachusetts as a pioneer. Over 55 years it forged hundreds of miles of trails through the White Mountains, highlighting enduring conservation and trail work.
A new vehicle attachment automatically shuts off the gasoline supply and stops the engine if the oil supply falls, aiming to prevent damage and reduce fire risk. The device detects oil failure and triggers a cutoff to halt the car safely.
A 1920s health ad argues caffeine harms fatigue signals and health, promoting Postum made from whole wheat and bran as a flavorful, drug-free drink. Carrie Blanchard delivers directions for Instant Postum or Postum Cereal, with a free week’s supply after filling a coupon.
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