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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
7
The Dillon Tribune lists subscription rates and publication terms. Notices for church festivals fairs dances concerts sociables and similar events with admission or profitable article sales are charged per line. The paper disclaims responsibility for employee debts except when signed by the manager.
Dispatch from Berne reports Switzerland considering a plan to organize exports with government aid routed through Rotterdam using government chartered boats. The scheme would tax competing American goods for revenue while American manufacturers face profit taxes amid daily uncertainty, tied to a party slogan against American industries.
President Wilson nominates a Tammany man for New York postmaster amid a long running post office feud. A prior nominee refused the job. the new selection, a disgruntled congressman, aligns with the payroll and underscores the policy of peace without victory.
Press reports say the Federal Reserve Board favors changing the Reserve law to allow banks to issue notes backed by gold and count that gold toward reserve requirements. The move would supposedly enable the system to lift itself by its bootstraps.
Industrial America tells Washington it serves the nation, while Washington insists on free trade as the price and a profits tax in return. The exchange frames a tariff era dispute over reciprocity and fiscal policy between business and government.
Levi Shambow writes from St Cloud Florida about leaving Montana for health reasons. He describes the town as the wonder city of Florida with growing utilities and population, praising year round climate and local improvements. He notes Montana roots and long winters but fondly recalls his homeland and friends.
Dillon high school basketball players arrived to a public welcome after a district tournament loss. Fans and faculty praised the team’s effort, with the crowd cheering each player as the quintet rode in from Helena.
Fire discovered at five o’clock in the back of the furnishing goods department of Eliel Bros. dry goods store. John Neal, an employee, alerted the fire department which used a chemical engine to extinguish flames without water. Plate glass shattered in show cases, smoke caused most damage. Fire believed to start in a waste basket. about six feet square of floor charred. Damage estimated in the thousands.
The Montana delegation in Honolulu welcomes Mrs Ida M Thomas and Miss Bertha Huber of Dillon. They are enjoying a pleasant addition to the visit and are staying at the Royal Hawaiian hotel.
A sales pitch touts land in a new country as perpetual profit where dry land has doubled in two years and will double again. The speaker urges potential buyers not to miss the last chance and points to C. L. Worth as the successful intermediary.
Hawley J. Selway reports from Long Beach California describing warm climate and low gas prices. He notes Imperial Valley cotton and cantalopes, vast farmlands, and auto tours with Beaverhead acquaintances. He praises Long Beach as a premier beach city and Montana picnic plans, while hoping Montana coal and warm weather return.
Washington reports disclose a German plan to ally Mexico and Japan in war on the United States. President Wilson cites official evidence authenticating the document. Congress moves to empower the president to arm merchant ships and issue a large bond, while Senate awaits further bills.
About one hundred head of stock sold Sunday with buyers from Miles City and across Montana. Top price 585 dollars for a team of 3750 pound day mares. Dillon Horse Sale Company leader Ditty calls it the biggest sale yet with Beaverhead and Madison stock gaining recognition. Next sale planned for March 23 and 24 with hopes of surpassing prior records.
The administration fully endorses a substitution that will replace parts of the bill. It is expected to pass both houses and become law after approval.
Mrs J R Scott of Grant was in town Saturday for unspecified local errands.
Continued page ten item lists include drama, convocation speech on gem cutting, staff returns, a death-related return to duties, and a note that seniors lead a basketball tournament. A pushy land sale ad promises rising prices and ranch bargains from GC. L. Worth, the real estate dealer.
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