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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
3
A roundup of residents and visitors includes A E Scott from Dell, J R Morris from Grant, J W Long from Melrose, Allan Dansie from Jackson, Alfred Petterson from Armstead, B E Ryan from his Jackson-area ranch, and W M Shufeldt and daughter Beth departing for Spokane. Numerous other locals travel for business, health, or leisure, with notes on weddings, new appointments, and upcoming events in Dillon.
An advertisement claims Bassmann's Gas Tablets permanently relieve gas in the stomach and bowels. It states the pills ease empty gnawing feelings, calm anxiety and palpitations, reduce drowsiness after meals, stop bloating, and improve circulation. The yellow package is emphasized and CITY DRUG CO is listed as a supplier.
The grounds committee plans moving sand and tailings from Anaconda to the golf course to fix greens ahead of the July Fourth blind bogey tournament. Detour north of town has delayed work as many outsiders are expected for the event with prizes offered.
A postal note from Honolulu thanks The Messenger for printing a Marines recruit’s plea for a letter from his dream girl. He mentions receiving several letters that day.
Miss Lacerne Brown, who has been ill for three weeks, is improving rapidly and now able to be about again.
Mrs Minnie H Felt is expected to arrive soon after a year in California and Minnesota and will stay through the summer at Dillon and Elkhorn springs.
The piece urges workers to protect health as their main asset and claims Foley Pills diuretic cured Arthur OMalley in Carson Hill California after sleepless nights. It promotes the product with a satisfaction guarantee and lists Geo M Gosman as the seller.
Dillon residents recall Beaverhead county mining wealth from Glendale Hecla Bannack Argenta Dewey and Elkhorn while noting no deep mining below the water level yet. The piece argues deeper ore lines could rise with depth, warns capital limits hinder development, and urges investing in local industry to keep wealth and property value in Dillon.
A North Dakota Agricultural College bulletin outlines dandelion control in fields by good cultivation and harrowing after plowing to loosen roots. In lawns, cutting deeply is effective but requires persistence and labor. Iron sulfate spray helps but needs several applications. promote vigorous grass growth. Mulching with well rotted manure in late fall is highly effective.
Three hours after leaving Great Falls Mrs. Roland Lapee arrived at her parents' home in Dillon where she will stay a few days. She flew the southbound air mail plane piloted by Steve. The trip by train would take about 12 hours and this marks the first regular Great Falls to Dillon passenger flight.
About a half million pounds of Beaverhead and Madison county wool are stored at the First National Wool warehouse. Manager F. W. Hawkins says larger clips arrived though Sunday rain slowed shearing. Local trade remains weak with a notable sale weeks ago at 38 cents by E. W. Smith.
Manager Ralph Harding announced Dillon Oil will install a Holbert air compressor soon. The unit will deliver ample pressure to inflate the largest tires to the required pounds and will maintain a constant supply of air at all times.
Orrie Nyhart of Blaine is reported to be recovering after contracting spotted fever from a tick bite while in Centennial valley tending cattle. It is the first such case on record in this vicinity. Dr. Free of this city is attending.
A $1,000 reward is offered for evidence leading to the conviction of anyone unlawfully butchering or stealing beef or veal on the ranges of Big Hole Horse Prairie Grasshopper Centennial Red Rock or Black Tail. Report evidence to Sheriff W C Orr or Stock Inspector D V Erwin.
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