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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1929
Page
4
Published 1 Beery Friday by FoE Boote Dillon in Montana. The note appears in local town records highlighting a weekly event with community interest and a recurring feature from Dillon.
The new president Herbert Hoover will take oath on March 4 as radio and global networks bring his inaugural words to millions beyond the United States. The world watches as Hoover, lauded for his honesty and experience, faces farm relief, tariff revision, and flood control, with the nation united behind his administration.
Dr Viteles of the University of Pennsylvania reports in a survey that women drivers are three times as likely to be involved in accidents as men. Most incidents are minor and stem from others’ recklessness. women tend to drive slowly and take the center of the road, but act quickly in emergencies.
A tribute praising Calvin Coolidge for seven years as president. The piece lauds his economy, calm leadership, vetoes on the soldier bonus and farm relief, and his careful cabinet choices. It portrays him retiring quietly to private life in New England with public esteem.
The administration prospers as never before and the American people are delighted to see him and Mrs. Coolidge return to their old home town in good health where they can visit and talk with old friends and neighbors.
A playful reminiscence compares writing poetry to a mutinous voyage. It recounts an aviator carrying explosive cargo that lands safely, while the author notes the chaotic meter and rhymes that nearly overwhelmed their verse.
United Press report from Salt Lake City states the Boulder dam bill, set for six state ratification, passed the house yesterday and now goes to the senate committee for review.
Hollywood reports Charles Chaplin recovering from ptomaine poisoning after a bout of illness that halted his film work. The actor’s condition was stated as improving, with plans to resume activities soon.
An oil painting by Charles R Knights of New York, placed in the Field Museum hall of historical geology, illustrates early life in water. It shows pools with blue green algae tinting water and pink cushion algae, rocky basins, bare lava rocks, and iron rich deposits of the era.
Chester Casey pleaded guilty in the district court at Boulder on Thursday afternoon to an attempt to break into the Whitehall bank vault. Judge Lyman H. Bennett imposed a 15 year term in the state prison. Casey, known in Dillon where he resided after military service, had previous robberies and escapes on his record.
Beaverhead high school basketball team failed to place in the Mining District tournament held in Anaconda last week. They opened by losing to Missoula 80 to 19, then dropped a close 25 to 24 decision to Deer Lodge, and beat EILinshire 30 in their second game where Frank Little was named on the second all district team as guard and the only Dillon player chosen. The team has been disbanded by Coach Gunderson who plans for track next season.
The article recounts historic towns in Beaverhead County including Hecla and Dillon tied to the Hecla mining era. It notes Kirkpatrick’s house, the rise and decline of ghost city Glendale, and other settlements such as Greenwood Trapper Lion City and Burnt Pine. It mentions population, industry, and transport links with roads telegraph and stage lines.
A testimonial states nine years of gas and sleeplessness ended after taking Adlerika. The ad touts one spoonful relieving gas and bloating, acting on both upper and lower bowels, and removing old waste matter.
The Bulldogs overpowered the Idaho Tigers with a 53 to 42 victory. Strong team defense and balanced scoring paced the win as the Bulldogs maintained control throughout the game.
One of the largest crowds ever gathered at city hall attended the Washington's birthday ball held last Friday under the volunteer fire department. Mrs. Elmo Wynn won best dressed lady, Dell Lloyd took first prize for best men's costume, and C. Gilbert earned the prize for the most comical character.
Miss Myrtle Nelson of the Andrus grill was called to Butte Wednesday due to her father’s illness, leaving the restaurant briefly without staff.
The Beehrer family extends sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and for expressions of sympathy at the death and funeral of their beloved uncle Charles Beehrer. Gratitude is given for floral offerings from those who sent them. Mrs. M. Beehrer, Frank Beehrer, Katie Cummins, Louise Buhrer.
On March 1 the two firms merge their two stores into a new firm named the Graeter Waldorf Co. Until invoices are reassigned operations continue as before with all business now for the new company. The owners thank customers and seek continued trade.
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