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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
4
The paper lists subscription rates in advance for Beaverhead County readers. One year costs two dollars, six months one dollar, and three months fifty cents.
Notices detail admiss ion charges for church fairs socials and concerts five cents per line plus card of thanks obituary poetry and business notices. Instructions specify postal and editorial addresses and remind readers the Tribune Publishing Co will not be responsible for debts of employees and to report missed deliveries.
The paper promotes a March 21 meeting to discuss growing sugar beets in the Dillon area. It credits Mr. Lewis Penwell for mobilizing support and envisions a million dollar factory, doubled ranch land values, population growth, irrigating projects, and reclamation of beach lands if the industry succeeds.
Beaverhead county boards of commissioners show strong finance records. From 1905 to 1907 warrants rose then declined, with recent totals offset by bridge and road payments. A net $5,543.72 expenditure reduction over two years signals prudent management. The article also touts sugar beet profitability and farming potential for local cattle and the coming factory impact.
The article extols Dillon and Beaverhead County with rising opportunities and prosperity. It foresees record growth in coming years and notes rumors of another railroad, though no definite plans are confirmed.
The article highlights a railroad through the valley into Idaho within a year or two, sugar beet industry promotion, a million dollar factory, and mining expansion by the Butte Knickerbocker Mining Co in Bannack. It notes optimism among local leaders while dismissing naysayers and urging community boost.
Public notice reminds readers that the Bea Verhead County Fair will be held next fall with events and activities planned for community participation.
Leaders note that nearby communities have implemented similar initiatives with success. The message urges residents to emulate proven steps, adapt best practices, and participate in upcoming planning sessions to advance local projects.
A fragment from the Billings Journal ponders Bryan's health before the Denver convention. It suggests burial would occur before November if illness occurred.
Montana delegates at a populist convention are described with mixed reactions while other papers comment on political calculation, prohibition, spring politics, and a crude note about Conley losing an eye after four shots at arm's length with no fatalities.
County Treasurer W F Cashmore received two state revenue checks for school lands four thousand four hundred thirty eight dollars and thirty cents and for road and school funds one thousand one hundred thirty six dollars and twenty cents. He noted one empty district Hecla No 8 with no school age children. A downtown production of Uncle Tom's Cabin features Kitty Morgan Bertha Crosbie George Harris Nick Glinn and Fred Bennett in a lavish revival with a street parade planned for all to enjoy.
A Dillon Municipal League meeting led by president Benjamin Bond decided not to nominate a ticket for the upcoming city election after about ninety minutes of discussion. Members expressed dissatisfaction with local moral conditions but the majority believed no effective action could be taken at this time.
Dr. and Mrs. Rathbone hosted a four course dinner on south Atlantic street for Governor Edwin Norris and his wife prior to their move to Helena. Attendees included Dr. H. H. Swain and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Oliver with their spouses. Floral decor featured red and white carna tions and guests praised the occasion as the finest yet.
Fred Conger, who sold his Idaho street tinning and plumbing business, re opens a similar shop in the Bur field block on Centre street next to the Dillon cigar factory. He reports a complete up to date stock and is ready for business. His reputation for good work and fair dealing is expected to attract patrons.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse the remedy with a 15 year reputation for honesty and solvency. Waxpince Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo promote Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal medicine that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials sent free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A playful exchange between Mrs Knicker Henry and Knicker Dunno about passing objects through the eye of a needle and vice versa. The dialogue turns on unlikely feats and a teasing challenge to logic.
A brief aphoristic line emphasizes human fatigue from seeking rest, attributed to Sterne. The observation frames rest as an elusive goal pursued by people, with a reflective, witty tone characteristic of the author.
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