Sugar beet meeting to boost Beaverhead valley prosperity
A large turnout is expected in Dillon for a sugar beet industry meeting. Prominent speakers including Gov. Edwin Norris and T. J. Walsh will discuss beet cultivation, factory needs, and regional benefits. The session, led by Senator B. F. White, A. L. Stone, and Theodore Nelson, will be held tomorrow at 2 30 in the court room of the county courthouse.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
B. F. White
A. L. Stone
Theodore Nelson
White
California
Messrs
Stone
Nelson
Edwin Norris
Helena
T. J. Walsh
Lewis Penwell
I. D. Donnell
Billings
Prof. Linfield
Agricultural College
Bozeman
George Austin
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Salt Lake City
Austin
United States
Beaverhead County
Poultry Ranch Sets High Egg Output Target
Chris Snyder of Dillon Poultry Ranch plans to match output to current equipment and believes production will exceed 3,000 chickens this year. He added five incubators, bringing total to nine with capacity of 2,300 eggs across two 160 egg units, three 250 egg units, two 240 egg units, and two 260 egg units.
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Chris Snyder
Dillon Poultry Ranch
Wellman to lecture on Arctic exploration at Dillon talk
Walter Wellman, Chicago Record-Herald correspondent and Arctic explorer, will lecture at the Normal College assembly hall on Friday evening March 27. The talk, illustrated by stereopticon views, will cover the frozen north and is expected to be highly engaging locally.
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Walter Wellman
Chicago Record-Herald
North Pole
Colleg Assembly Hall
Dillon
County Jail Holdup Case Dismissed for Young Defendants
On motion by County Attorney Melton the case against several youths in the county jail linked to the Cahill holdup last week was dismissed. The defendants were discharged from custody.
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Melton
Henry Cahill
Steam Laundry Change of Ownership and Lease
J F Wikidal sells the Dillon Steam Laundry lease to Charles Birden and Otto Leach for a year with a possible extension. Birden will manage outside operations and Leach will oversee inside work. Wikidal leaves for health reasons and patrons will receive continued service.
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Messrs
Charles Birden
Otto Leach
J. F. Wikidal
Dillon Steam
Messrs. Birden
Leach
Mr. Birden
Mr. Leach
Mr. Wiksdal
Eliel Bros
Beaverhead County
Moving the buildings for Beaverhead County fair in Dillon
Frank P. Birrer began moving buildings from the old fair grounds to the new in Dillon. A half mile race track grading contract was awarded to George Ditty and work will start after frost. The fair grounds feature a 1000 seat grandstand, floral hall, stalls, and fences to separate stock from trains. Ranchers plan to exhibit livestock and farm products, signaling a bright first fair. James Duncan and wife from Sheridan visited their daughter Hazel at the Normal.
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Beaverhead
Frank P. Birrer
Dillon
George Ditty
Committee On
Floral Hall
Tribune
Mrs Thomas Porch Returns Home From Stevensville Visit
Mrs. Thomas Porch and her son returned to their Stevensville home on Monday after spending several weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Smith.
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Thomas Porch and Son
Stevensville
William Smith
Golden Leaf Ores At Bannack Described By Edwards
H. F. Edwards, long time ore expert, outlines the Golden Leaf group at Bannack. He details contact ledges between lime and syenite, ore widths from 20 to 60 feet, and a one mile diameter ore body. Estimates for Pioneer and Washington quartz claims show high potential with gold values up to $40 per ton in places and overall rich consolidation prospects.
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IH. F. Edwards
Golden Leaf
Bannack
Butte
Golden Leaf” Group
Edwards
Butte-Knickerbocker Mining Company
Pioneer
Washington
Butte Argenta Mining advances at Iron Mountain mine
Tony French reports Dillon visitors as the Butte Argenta Mining company conducts steady work at the Iron Mountain mine. A Pelton wheel power plant is installed with 154 horsepower output and a dynamo is planned for spring. The incline shaft nears 130 feet lower, aiming for the 450 foot level, with ore assays up to 8 percent copper. Fourteen men currently work the site. A J Bender shipped five cars of sheep to Spokane from local yards.
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Tony French
Dillon
Argenta
Butte-Argenta
Iron Mountain
Passion Play film to grace Scenic Theatre in Dillon
Bert Leo arranges three night run of The Passion Play at Scenic Theatre Dillon on March 26 27 and 28 with moving pictures telling the life of Christ. Two shows nightly at 7 15 and 8 45 tickets go on sale March 24 at noon. Mrs C W Scott will sing The Holy City and Grace Graeter will be pianist.
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Robert Hays
Scenic Theatre
Bert Leo
Scenic Theatres
Dillon
Leo
Christ
C. W. Scott
Holy City
Grace Graeter
Outlook Brightens for Railroad Through Salmon Country
The Trail company pushes a railroad from Armstead across the divide into Idaho's Salmon river region. Landowners are negotiating cash settlements for rights of way through Horse Prairie and adjacent ranches. Multiple routes have been surveyed, with $100,000 spent on surveying and thousands paid to landowners. W A McCutcheon of Pittsburg remains involved, hinting at later visits to Dillon.
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TripuNne
Armstead
Salmon River
Lemhi County
Idaho
Idaho Line
Horse Prairie
Milwaukee
W. A. McCutcheon
Gilmore
Dillon
Salmon Country
McCutcheon
Pittsburg
Forestry official to hold ranger examination in April
C. K. Wyman supervisor of the Big Hole national forest announces an exam for rangers at his office on April 23 and 24. He notes a nationwide shortage of qualified men and plans to employ three guards in the Big Hole reserve this spring.
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C. K. Wyman
Big Hole National Forest
Rev Mills to Preach in Dell and Bedrock on Two Dates
The presiding elder of the Butte district Rev E L Mills will preach in Dell on March 23 and in Bedrock on March 24. He leads the Methodist Episcopal church in the district.
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Dell
Bedrock
Mills
Butte
Methodist Episcopal Church
Beets Boost Hope for Dillon Says St Anthony Visitor
John W. Miller a St. Anthony Idaho businessman toured Dillon on business this week and voiced strong belief that sugar beet farming could greatly benefit Dillon. He cited beet culture success in his hometown and urged local farmers to pursue the crop.
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John W. Miller
St. Anthony
Idaho
Dillon
Miller
Dinner honors Governor and Mrs Norris with ten guests
In Honor of Gov and Mrs Norris Mr and Mrs A L Anderson entertained many friends at a dinner last Friday with Gov and Mrs Edwin Norris as the guests of honor. White carnations and ferns decorated the rooms and five courses were served. Attendees included Gov and Mrs Norris Dr and Mrs Swain Mr and Mrs Foote Mr and Mrs Anderson Mrs Geo B Conway and Miss Delia Dorchester.
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A. L. Anderson
Gov
Edwin Norris
Mrs. Norris
Swain
F. E. Foote
Anderson
Geo. B. Conway
Delia Dorchester
Bozeman Experiment Station Visitor Meets Dillon Poultry Ranch
Henry Langenschwadt of the Experiment Station at Bozeman met J. R. Scott at the Dillon Poultry ranch during a weeklong visit.
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Henry Langenschwadt
Bozeman
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Beaverhead Valley
F. P. Birrer
James Duncan
Sheridan
Miss Hazel
Lee Mantle
Montana
H. F. Edwards
Wadams
Excelsior
Butte-Argenta Company
A. J. Bender
Spokane, Wash
Gov. and
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