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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1927
Page
4
The item notes mail transmission through the post office for second class mail matter with reference to Dillon.
The Dillon columnist cheers President Coolidge’s potential Montana trip, touting Beaverhead and Madison valleys as a fisherman's paradise. He recalls past presidential praise for the Black Hills, invites Cal to sample Montana trout, beaverhead rivers, Bedrock lakes, Alaska Basin greyling, and Vigilante trail scenery. The piece extols local wildlife, scenery, and desires for a future presidential visit.
Dr Crane argues for government funded public works including dams roads and harbors as proper and beneficial. He proposes compulsory military training and national service for youth ages 20 to 22 to build a large reserve of constructive workers who can be mobilized for defense if needed.
The text argues that vast lands need improvements through proper water use and irrigation, harnessing falling waters for power, and building roads. It contends Arizona could be rich with proper water, stresses road maintenance, and supports government involvement in natural resource development for national welfare.
The article lauds Lindbergh's 1927 solo voyage as a turning point, with crowds in Washington and New York watching every move. It argues modern advances like railways, machines, and electric utilities strip the old era of hardship, predicting future generations will view these 1920s changes as revolutionaries akin to the railroad and auto eras.
The town greets summer term arrivals as new faculty and students fill Dillon streets and stores. Locals promise courtesy and a warm welcome while praising Dillon as an ideal, hospitable college town with cool summers, pure mountain water, diverse outdoor spots, and rich local culture including theater and libraries.
A playful catalog of missmashes and odd contrasts including slow signs near schools fly screens in winter freckled noses and a lemon squeezer with no lemons. The piece lands on humorous mismatches like a cocktail shaker without makings a dog with the bark habit and a sore thumb amid idle observations.
Montana livestock owners face serious risk from death camas larkspur lupine loco water hemlock and cocklebur as the Montana experiment station issues a circular listing common poisonous species. The bulletin explains plant distribution animal effects symptoms treatments and growth periods with copies available through county extension agents or the Montana experiment station Bozeman.
W. W. Hawkins manager of the First National wool warehouse and Perry Bowers from the local freight house found a man sleeping in a wool car with the seal broken early Monday. The man named Dave Hanley pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail by Judge Phillips.
From the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books for the week ending June 17 1927 transferring properties listed in the Beaverhead district. Includes recorded deeds, grantors and grantees, and document dates reflecting land and lot transfers.
United States of America to Martin Quigley for 320 acres in the Big Hole basin. Warranty deeds from George F. Gray to Archie Gray for lots 20 and 21 in block A of Rife's subdivision. Mary A. Bond to Ethel Bond McCaleb for a rectangular tract in Poindexter and Orr's Normal addition to Dillon City. Beaverhead County treasurer to State Bank of Dillon for New section 4, township 6 south, range 7 west, 169.69 acres. Hurley Leach and D. W. Irwin to Standard Silver-Lead Mining company for Hamilton Quartz Mining claims Nos. 1–6 in township 11 south, range 13 west. Annual labor affidavits filed by Roland R. Stanley and D. B. Renfro on Dora Mining claim and Little Bobbie claim. Mining locations by M. M. Farmer and others for Yellowstone Placer and King Solomon Placer claims.
Frank Martin was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail by Judge George Opp on a panhandling charge. The arrest occurred as sheepmen and ranchers searched the town for workers.
Mrs N E Stone entertained on Wednesday for her sister Mrs C C Barnett visiting from Red Lodge. Bridge was the diversion with three tables in play and refreshments served at the close.
Riverside club will entertain Mrs Margaret Roberts on Wednesday afternoon June 29 at the club premises. Proceedings are to include socializing and light refreshments for members and guests.
Mrs. W. F. Cashmore hosted a stag dinner Friday at 7 pm for friends of her son Dewey visiting Dillon. Twelve covers were set at a well appointed table. Mr. Cashmore left Saturday for Helena and will soon go to Washington DC and other eastern cities to begin his new work.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morse entertained their supper club at a Dumont park picnic Wednesday evening. Croquet followed luncheon with six couples and several children enjoying the event. Also offered for sale: a flat top solid oak writing desk, an office chair, a small fireproof safe, and hardware suitable for a ranch.
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