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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
4
The Dillon Tribune lists submission rates for notices and ads including church festivals fairs and socials at five cents per line with card of thanks and obituary poetry charged similarly. It also notes address for business letters and states Tribune Publishing Co will not be responsible for debts of employees.
The paper argues the referendum on closing saloons at set hours will likely pass. It notes saloon operators pushed the vote, then urged withdrawal but failed, and warns aldermen may revoke protection if further challenges arise. The piece links railroad growth and new wages to saloon fortunes and council liability.
The article urges business professionals and property owners in Dillon to unite as boosters to capitalize on anticipated Gilmore Pittsburg railroad construction this year. It notes rising property values and growing interest as Dillon expands and attracts newcomers.
The author predicts Dillon could reach ten thousand people in five years if the Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad links Dillon into a transcontinental route. A rail hub with large shops would boost freight speed, attract new industries, create jobs, expand the home market, and increase local money circulation. The piece urges collective effort now to accelerate Dillon’s growth.
The piece laments no city hall funding due to constitutional debt limits while urging progress on a new railroad and booster efforts. It cautions against overreaching assessments and notes public hospital funding openness, nightlife regulation, and March weather chatter. Local editorials warn against complacency and push civic advancement.
The article discusses tensions around union support versus the Butte brand in a local dispute. Community leaders urge balance, citing economic concerns and civic identity as key stakes in the ongoing dialogue.
The council ordered strict quarantine for any smallpox cases following health officer Dr M A Walker request. February reports showed 30 arrests with $161 in fines and one fire at Reynolds residence. Council approved water rates policy for Guild House and named public library and registry board appointees. Election polling places and officers for April 4 were set for three wards.
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