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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1929
Page
4
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The obituary praises Joseph K. Toole as a nobleman of broad stature and intelligence. It highlights his friendly, candid nature, honesty, leadership, and community roles. It lauds him as a devoted husband and father, beloved neighbor, efficient public official, capable lawyer, and principled citizen.
The legislature adjourned amid praise for reasonable cooperation with the governor and effort to do right. Senators Pearl I. Smith and Joe Metlen were lauded as working members, serving on key committees and shaping much legislation in committee rooms, returning with clean, creditable records.
The nation expresses sympathy for the flood devastated Alabama and surrounding states. Though loss of life was not as great as feared, property damage is enormous. The piece notes how storms like hurricanes and tornadoes afflict the south, while the Northwest faces blizzards and extreme cold that are less common.
The Tribune lauds President Hoover’s choice Joseph M. Dixon for assistant secretary of the interior. Dixon is praised for his understanding of western conditions and is seen as a strong friend for Montana and other western states at court. The honor is described as well deserved and a pleasure for his state.
Senator Walsh criticizes President Hoover for the oil consideration program saying it goes too far. He notes Harding and Coolidge did not go far enough and asserts the people erred in not nominating him for president. His steadfast opposition marks him as history’s great objector.
An Ohio expert cited in Beaverhead reports suggests chopping rutabagas and cow beets as substitutes for summer grass. Feeding portions to dairy cows can maintain milk production comparable to summer and may yield higher returns per acre than many crops.
Professor Millika of the California Institute of Technology and others discuss predictions that the sun may end or a second sun appear. They advise not to worry, trusting in God to keep the world alight and going while we wait. The writer expresses preference for the known sun over any looming second sun.
Henry Rheinhardt of the Associated Dress Industries proposes adjusting skirt lengths by the hour from knee length at noon to full length at midnight. The plan aims to blend pro and anti skirt advocates and offers a novel method to tell time through fashion.
Lieutenant Governor Hazelbaker returns to Dillon after the legislature adjourns. He refereed senate fights for 60 days or more, earning a reputation for fairness in rulings and committee appointments. In his first term he was a success.
The piece traces Barrets-a Frontier Outpost its route via Gibbons pass and Bald mountain encampments in 1806. It notes Beaverhead canyon name origin and Ryan canyon historic toll bridge. William Sturgis founded Bar rats station and built mills at Mill Point Argenta Lovell ranch and Hecla mine discovery boosting county industry.
The DeMolay group will stage Charley's Aunt an English comedy that has enjoyed success on both foreign and American stages. Directed by Olive Scholz Beaverhead County High School dramatics director the cast includes Ivan Shaw Tim Blair Ashley Roberts Herbert Berry Rosen Bernard Underwood Floyd Hull Hyrum Rodgers George Judge and George McDonald.
A fragmented note discusses large families balancing costs of school lunch car fare and outings amid economic strain. It references a Fort Worth Telegram article and the Day’s reader concerns about family finances and daily life.
After a long winter Montana residents glimpse signs of spring with milder weather, melting snow, and opening roads. Motorists plan trips as highways clear toward Spokane via Thompson Falls, despite mud holes and more snow to come. Grasshoppers appear on rimrock benches signaling seasonal change.
United Press reports rosy crop and livestock outlooks from Montana farmers and stockmen. Heavy precipitation and moist soils improve seedbeds, bolster wheat and sugar beet prospects, and forewarn potential floods. winter wheat is strong and cattle and hog markets look solid. optimism runs high for a record 1929 farming year.
United Press reports fishermen pause winter sport and seek other outdoor recreation as Montana trout spawn. A protective net goes up last Friday and will stay until May 21 when fishing resumes. Early spring predictions suggest ample ice melt and productive spawning, with trout ready to challenge anglers.
Statewide effort to enforce 1929 license plate purchases caps fines at 100 dollars for first offense. renewal of driving rights possible after subsequent violations. Attorney general asserts registration not extended and drivers should have licenses by January 1. Alongside this, reports from Lame Deer Shelby Havre cover a Tongue River hospital funded by Congress, booming oil output at Hannah-Porter-Hartewell No. 3, and Havre Medicine Hat surfaced highway plans with Canadian cooperation.
Great Falls reports plan to extend National Parks Airways four flying hours from a terminal toward the Canadian border. A Canadian partner will run Edmonton to the border express service, completing a Salt Lake City to border route. Hangars and new headquarters moves are noted.
Montana bison range elk roundup continues as volunteers load three animals to Mars Pennsylvania and six to Kerville Texas. Three more head to Pennsylvania and three to Cleveland destined for public parks and 700s.
Dr E G Free was returning from Twin Bridges last Thursday evening when a short in the wiring system caused his car to crash into a parked vehicle owned by Nels Sorenson on Featherly Lane. Both cars sustained damage but no serious injuries occurred, with only minor cuts and bruises reported.
A $1000 reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction of anyone unlawfully butchering or stealing beef or veal on the Big Hole Horse Prairie Grasshopper Centennial Red Rock or Black Tail ranges. Report to Sheriff W C Orr or D V Erwin stock and D OCT dv.
Deer Lodge residents head to the polls to decide a 20 year gas franchise. Promoters plan to hook onto the Great Falls line and receive gas from Shelby fields. In Butte a dentists convention prep lists 200 dentists and Dr. W A Grey as a leading figure.
Mrs W E Roberts offers 15 mammoth hens and one tom for sale. Ad placed November 12.
One hundred dollars reward to any individual other than regular officers of the law for the arrest and conviction of anyone collecting bounty funds illegally. Madison. National Forest Sheep Growers Assn. Adv. 11-4m.
A short note claims American Indians relied on walking for all travel, noting they had no horses and asserting they did not suffer common foot ailments like corns bunions or fallen arches despite long journeys.
Notice of stray heifers at Anderson Brothers Ranch north of Dillon Montana. If owner not found the two white face heifers branded triangle on left hip will be sold to highest bidder for cash Monday April 22 1029 at 10 00 A M. D V Erwin stock inspector Dillon Montana. Adv 12 16.
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