Rough Blizzard Drives Dillon Stage Drivers to Bareheaded Ride
Tribune notes from 49 years ago recounts Dillon stage drivers Charles Potts and John Strong braving a Monday blizzard with frost blinded horses and near-zero visibility. Other items include mail contract awarded to John Weightman for Dillon Argenta and Bannack routes, local college visitors from Valparaiso, spring fever among students at Point of Rocks, a 50 degree warm day, Washington’s Birthday egg hatch at the poor farm, and Bud Sprinkle spraining his arm after a calf encounter.
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Quiet Dillon Wedding and Local Notes from 1899
March 10 1899 Tribune item lists the marriage of Dr H O Miller and Miss Nancy A Bastian in Dillon Nebr visitors include Mrs Reynolds Morse and Alma Thorpe from Los Angeles Kalispell and Dillon residents reuniting. Local improvements at the Dart building and First National Bank noted with painting and papering. Ed Roe returns from Helena business college and County Surveyor Jos Wail of Dell visits the county seat on official business.
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Governor Norris backs bill to create Glacier National Park
From the Tribune the 1909 item notes Governor Norris signed a resolution urging Congress to pass the bill creating Glacier National Park. It also reports local trouble as chicken thieves stole fowl from several Dillon households and attempts were made on others. Repairs at Graeter plant arc lights have resumed after a recent fire.
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Cattleman Buys Five Shorthorn Bulls to Improve Herd
Co J Harrison of Grasshopper valley buys five head of registered Shorthorn bulls shipped from Iowa. He aims to breed up his herd to be the best in the state, claiming his cattle are already the finest in the county. Mrs Matt Orr takes a months rest in Honolulu. Mrs Homer Pilon of the Rattlesnake reports a fine brood of chicks hatched early February. R B Caswell, Portland live stock dealer, visits the region for business.
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World War Fears Rise as Europe Awaits March 6
The March of Time notes war talk across Europe with predictions of a showdown by March 6. Reports cite Hitler, Mussolini, and Japan preparing for a crisis while U S public opinion splits on entry. Refugee plans propose Jewish emigration and economic measures amid looming tensions.
Assassination Attempt Hits Mussolini Villa Guard
Rome reports that Bruno Simoni a 38 year old former inmate shot and wounded a Fascist militiaman guarding Mussolini's villa. Officials call it the act of a madman who happened to be near the premier's house.
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Encyclopedia of Sports reveals quirky origins and stats
New York readers learn from Frank Menke’s 320 page history that craps traces to Count Marigny and that the modern playing cards hails from Elizabethan times. The book notes buffalo elimination by Sir George Gore and questions Cooperstown as baseball’s birthplace. It cites sports peaks by age 27 to 29 and lists grosses for major games.
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Lightfoot Hosts Third Birthday Party At Grandmother’s Home
Mary Elizabeth Lightfoot entertained a number of little friends on her third birthday Sunday afternoon at her grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth Clemon’s home. Those who enjoyed games included Lois Gowen.
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Local Woman Named Cancer Campaign Captain in Beaverhead
Mrs. F. A. Hazelbaker accepts appointment as captain in the Women's Field Army of the American Society for Cancer Control. She will lead Beaverhead county efforts with state commander Mrs. H. W. Peterson of Billings to educate Montanans in early cancer detection, prevention, and the April enlistment drive. The army reports 588 deaths in 1937 and aims to cut deaths through alertness, physician visits, annual physicals, and funding for outreach.
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Miss Duboc Leaves for Education Meet in Cleveland
Miss Jessie L. Duboc will represent the Montana State Normal College at education meetings in Cleveland starting February 26 for the American Association of School Administrators convention. About 30 other organizations meet there for one of the nation’s major education gatherings. She plans to return to the Normal College around March 5.
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B P W Plans for President's Visit
The Business and Professional Women club outlined a public relations banquet led by Miss Gladys Forester to honor Rev. Margaret Clifford of Kalispell, state B P W president, with March 21 eyed for the visit. Claudia Faust, president, named study club leaders Ruth Orr Celina Mares and Elizabeth Winn to align upcoming meetings. The March dinner meeting will be cancelled due to the state president's visit.
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Normal College Glee Club Formal Dance at Rec Hall
Last weekend at the Normal College the glee club hosted a formal dance in Rec Hall on Friday night. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McFadden.
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State Makes Emergency Grants To Montana Counties
Helena, Feb 23. The Montana Public Welfare board announced distribution of a 75,000 emergency appropriation among 22 counties. Silver Bow led with 20,000. Cascade 16,000. Missoula 6,600. Valley 4,400. Flathead 4,300. Deer Lodge and Musselshell 3,000 each. Ravalli 2,500. Lake 2,250. Fergus and Yellowstone 2,000. Carbon 1,700. Lincoln 1,600. Roosevelt 1,500. Choteau 1,200. Daniels, Jefferson and Sheridan 1,000. McCone 900. Richland 600. Mineral 500. Garfield 150.
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May Fete Plans Considered at Normal College
Members of the Women's Athletic Association at the Normal College began work on plans for the annual May Fete to be presented May 12 in the college gymnasium. Miss Marjorie Hamer directs physical education for women. Committee chairs include Elaine Tschache president. program Mary Phillips Lewistown. costumes Frances McPhail Three Forks. scenery Barbara Hancock Butte. lighting Arlette Williams Philipsburg. election Alicia Lundgren Sweet Grass. social Marion Combes Miles City. A May Queen will be chosen by students as the pageant climax.
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