This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
The piece argues some rural residents overstate hobos in towns during prosperity. It cites Dillon cases with seventeen transients arrested, notes they panhandle at back doors rather than seek work, and condemns Roosevelt era and Bryan for perceived socialism impacting employment and national policy.
The Beaverhead county fair seeks public backing through the authorized solicitor Richard Price who visits homes offering stock in the association. It is described as a worthy enterprise and expected to be successful.
The editorial argues Beaverhead County should back a county wide fair, stressing it benefits grain growers and stock raisers, and will be a long term paying investment for stockholders while bringing pride and pleasure to all residents across the county. It calls for community support and notes the fair grounds belong in the county seat. It warns against a Jesse James stage show and urges boosting the local sugar beet industry to attract a factory and greater prosperity.
Observers note oversized sleeves this season on women jackets. They fit loose, resemble gunny sacks, and spark conversation about style limits. The playful warning hints at men adopting knee split pants to counter trend moves.
The article notes afternoon races on the new half mile track at the fair grounds for the Fourth of July with other events planned. It mentions a $110,000 union depot contract at Billings to start after grounds clearance and hints at political turnout after state and county conventions.
A remark notes the glove contest features tied to a local celebration on the evening of the third and urges readers to prepare to say President Taft.
The Conrad Observer notes two emigrant outfits on the prairie just east of the railroad. One caravan heads to Canada with fond hopes, while the other returns with blasted hopes. The piece discusses a push to ban merrymaking amid uncertain times.
A collage of odd quotes reflects rural life in Montana papers. Items touch on fashion norms, family ideals, berry prices, potato shortages, hay yields, national politics, insurance timing, and railroad loyalty, revealing local concerns and light editorial voice.
Harry H. Armstead Jr of Silver Fissure Mining says heavy rains wrecked the Polaris to Armstead road, stopping traction trains until repairs finish. He reports the Polaris mine and smelter in good shape and orders for thirty miners issued, with train service expected within weeks once access is restored.
Robert T. Wing, longtime Dillon resident, travels to Sandwich, Massachusetts for the Wing Family of America annual reunion set for July 7 to 11. The gathering, the sixth such event, gathers descendents of English immigrants who arrived in 1632, organized with officers and a history magazine.
Prof. Karl Riedelsberger gave his final Dillon concert at the Normal college assembly hall assisted by Grace Graeter Elsa Scharfenberg and others. He will teach in Butte but plans weekly Dillon trips to instruct students before departing the school of music director post.
A Chicago to Minneapolis dispatch notes the Milwaukee road surveys a route from Whitehall Montana to Dillon through the Jefferson valley. After completing the Pacific coast extension the carrier plans construction and later links Twin Bridges Ruby valley Virginia City and Madison county toward the park.
One hundred dollars reward for a case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cagney & Co Toledo Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Im
Convention travelers can join special trips to Dallas via Oregon Short Line and Overland Route. Tickets go on sale July 7th for most points and July 8th for Utah and Wyoming points. Final return limit August 6th. See agents for rates and details.
Tickets go on sale July 8 and July 4 for travel via Oregon ShortLine. Limited to July 6. See local agents for rates and further particulars.
Classified notice for sale listing a Gamera outfit including 634x814 Korona Royal Camera No 4 Goert Dagor lens sector shutter leather cases and carrying gear offered by W T Haywarp Dillon Montana.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.