Three Iowa men praise President Hoover in Cedar County
C C Newman and Mr and Mrs Edwin Whitworth of Sheep Creek Basin visited the city. The letter extols Herbert Hoovers virtues noting his loyalty to Iowa and Cedar County. The three West Branch natives Charles Burden A Gruell and Fred Kerr are portrayed as upright citizens praising the President’s leadership and economy efforts.
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Westbranch
Iowa
G&l
Charles H. Burden
A. Gruell
Fred Kerr
Hoover
America
Herbert Hoover
Great Britain
China
Japan
West Branch
Cedar
Tere
Will Rogers
Mr. Hoover
Herb Hoover
Henry Ford
C. C. Newman
Edwin Whitworth
Sheep Creek , Basin
Railroads under attack reformer’s plan sparks tax fears
The piece argues railroads face elimination under reform, with buses and trucks eroding schedules and lines. It notes a Kansas county could lose about $40 000 in railroad taxes, while other taxpayers would cover the gap, reframing the decline as a tax issue and broader impact on the economy.
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Kansas
Wool and sheep census data shape 1980s fashion and trade
The 1932 livestock census shows a rise in sheep and lamb numbers to 53 912 000 with totals down in value from 1931 and 1930 figures. Wool fashion forecasts predict a woolen spring with light weights and sheer fabrics. Manchuria conflicts boost wool demand, mainly from Australia, with Japanese purchases rising to 207 000 bales in five months.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Japan
Manchuria
Australia
Final Meeting of Women's Contract Bridge Club
The Women's Contract Bridge Club held its last series meeting at the guild hall on Monday afternoon. Mrs. E. D. Landing scored high, with Mrs. Hugh Bates second and Mrs. T Eva Gilbert third. the team was served after the games.
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Contract Bridge Club
Guild Hall
E. D. Landing
Hugh Bates
T. Eva Gilbert
Famous writer May to visit Dillon for summer
Noted Western author Zane Grey and renowned sportsman May are listed as planning a visit to Dillon next summer, with details limited to a forthcoming event notice.
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Zane Grey
West
Dillon
Beavershead County mineral springs and lake formation noted
The article reports on Beaverhead County resources including a vinegar spring a newly formed lake ten miles away that froze all winter then melted leaving transparent mineral surface used for window panes. Frank Landen sold 1 500 head of mutton sheep last week. The district court calendar lists six criminal actions and thirty two civil cases. Dillon subscribes 7 000 dollars for a flouring mill. Mark Poindexter spoke on Sunday fishing at the high school assembly. Eliza Smith is able to be about again.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Mark Poindexter
Eliza Smith
Local business change as Dillon Cigar factory sold
Thirty years ago the Dillon Cigar factory in town changed hands with Gruwell and Main purchasing the business for future operation. The note highlights ongoing public health actions with vaccination drives due to smallpox, and school closures linked to the outbreak. The Hecla company reports total dividends of 2 250 000 and last year profits over 30 000. Anecdotes describe crowded hitching racks and youths earning shiny dimes by watching horses.
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the Tribune
Messrs. Gruwell and Main
Dillon Cigar
Hecla
Amundsen Reaches South Pole as Sheriff Keeps Busy
Tribune notes 20 years ago report of Roald Amundsen reaching the South Pole. It also reports Sheriff Gosman’s last quarter mileage at 1198.45 dollars for round-the-county patrols and papers. Prof. Robert Clark returns from an eastern visit. The thermometer hits 22 below zero.
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the Tribune
South Pole
Amundsen
Gosman
Robert Clark
the Normal College
Montana to curb alfalfa seed imports from Idaho Utah
Commissioner A H Stafford acts to enforce state seed laws in Beaverhead County amid complaints that Idaho and Utah alfalfa seed is inferior and less hardy than Montana standards. Seed testing for purity and germination is offered at Bozeman laboratory. field staff will confiscate lots entering southwestern Montana in violation of the alfalfa quarantine.
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A. H. Stafford
Idaho
Utah
Beaverhead County
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Nevada
Oregon
California
Stafford
Agricultural Experiment Station
Bozeman
Department of’ Agriculture
Navy and flag lore outline a young republic’s symbols
The text recounts that the banner became popular before official Congress adoption, notes the June 14 1777 flag approval and the Ranger's early flyings, and details the 1782 seal redesign with the bald eagle and olive branch. It also mentions the Pensacola cruiser mileage, Santiago de Cuba relief, the Macon ship christening, and aviation safety stats from 1930.
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St. “George
Congress
Jomne Paul Jones
Ranger
Pensacola
Santiago de Cuba
Goodyear-Zepplin Corporation
Akron
Ohio
U. S. S. Macon
Macon
Georgia
Naval Aviation
Bureau Aeronautics
Beaverhead Post Set For Regular Veteran Meeting At Metlon
Beaverhead Post will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 pm Thursday at the Metlon. A dinner is planned, special entertainment, and important business to discuss. Membership stands at 84 with 40 from last year not yet paying dues of 8 50. Veterans urged to pay to Adjutant George Baker or Finance Officer George Gosman. At the Feb 17 session Silver Bow post urged Sen Wheeler to back a bill for full payment of adjusted service certificates. The Montana Legionnaire recently released in a more attractive edition.
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Beaverhead Post
Metlon
George Baker
Court House
George Gosman
Gosman
Silver Bow Post
B. K. Wheeler
Beaverhead D A R Chapter Meets at Mrs McFadden’s Home
Beaverhead Chapter D A R met Tuesday afternoon at the Washington street residence of Mrs. T F McFadden for a local gathering.
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Beaverhead
T. F.mcfadden
Washington Street
Relief society meeting at L. D. 8 church hosted by Mrs Mast
Mrs Carl Mast and Mrs Fred Moore hosted a Relief Society gathering Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Mast home. Visitors learned of a New Jersey museum display claimed to be an Egyptian princess mummy. Upon cleaning the relic was revealed as a dummy artificial cadaver stuffed with rags.
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Carl Mast
Fred Moore
Relief Society of the L. D
Mast
New Jersey
Mrs Stevenson Finds Relief With Foley Pills
Mrs J E Stevenson of Emporia Kansas suffered back ache stiff joints urinary irregularities and fatigue. she found relief after taking Foley Pills ending years of discomfort. her case highlights a simple remedy aiding daily life.
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J. E. Stevenson
Emporia
Kansas
Foley
Bitterroot club gathering at Mrs Bests country home
Mrs. H. F. Best hosted a pleasant Bitterroot club gathering at her country home north of the city on Wednesday afternoon.
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H. F. Best
Bitterroot Club
Sale notice for Gardiner sedan at Armstead Garage
On March 10 1932 at 10 A M at Armstead Garage Armstead Montana the Gardiner 1926 eight cylinder sedan will be sold to the highest bidder for cash to cover storage and repair charges Armstead Garage 8 10 Notice to creditors in Beaverhead County Montana district court estate of C J Wheat deceased administratrix Edna Wheat Dillon Montana requests creditors to file claims with vouchers within four months at J E Kelly law office Dillon Montana 8 11 In the Matter of the Estate of Olef Christiansen Deceased
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Armstead
Montana
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Beaverhead
C.J. Wheat
C. H
Wheat
C. H. Wheat
J. E. Kelly
Dillon
County
Edna Wheat
District Court OF
Olef Christiansen
Notice to Creditors Estate of Olof Christiansen Deceased
Notice to creditors and all claimants against the estate of Olof Christiansen deceased. Claims must be filed with vouchers within ten months after first publication with executor Matt Christiansen and executrix Marie Hendricks at J E Kelly Law Office Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. Dated in Dillon Montana 20th day.
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Olof Christiansen
J. E. Kelly
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead
Matt Christiansen
Marie Hendricks
State of Montana Land Selections Noted in Billings Notice
Notice from U S Land Office Billings Montana February 1 1982 announces Montana applications for land selections in Sec 9 T18S R?W Principal Meridian with coal oil and gas reservations. Protest rules and final approval details are provided by regulation and the Dillon Tribune lists H W Hill Register. 7-11
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U. S. Land
Billings
Montana
Congress
Meridian
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Dillon Tribune
Dillon
Harry W.hill
Register
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Sess
Meneame
Jowa
Frank Landen
Montana Legionnaire
Relief Society
First National Bank
Paramount
Black Diamond
Brunswick
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