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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
9
One year six months three months in advance 65 notices of church festivals fairs dancing parties concerts sociables suppers etc with admission fees or profits from sale of fancy articles charged at five cents a line Card of Thanks obituary poetry five cents a line
Montana Development Assn. Bulletin notes voters changing approach this summer and fall. Businessmen prepare to influence policy, shifting from class appeal to broad, constructive participation in selecting future lawmakers.
Robert C. Line, economist for the Montana Development association, praises Montana merchants as progressive and aggressive. He argues local shops offer complete stocks, up to date displays, and better merchandising, reducing the appeal of mail order and saving money by shopping at home. The Montana Development association is highlighted as key to educating both public and retailers and fostering trust between buyer and seller.
The piece argues teacher shortages threaten Montana schools and urges citizens to act. It cites poor wages, limited contract periods, unappreciative superintendents and boards, and the need for businesslike effort to attract competent teachers for the state's boys and girls.
The text notes rising feed grain costs causing a drop in pork production in Montana and other states with a predicted shift from surplus to shortage. It also mentions Kangaroo farming as a key Australian industry and the value of hides and tendons for medical uses.
A brief definition notes executive ability as the capacity to shirk tasks you should do yourself by outsourcing them to someone else who can perform them better. The Ohio State Journal presents this view on workplace efficiency and delegation.
Beaverhead State bank director Mr. Hudson spoke to the Commercial Law class on Negotiable Instruments in Montana. The annual interclass basketball tournament began with the sophomores defeating the juniors 14 to 6, and the seniors beating the freshmen 18 to 6. In semifinals the sophomores edged the seniors 7 to 6, while the juniors lost to the freshmen 12 to 7.
Dr Davis of the Normal college addressed B C H S seniors on teaching as a career. He noted declining teacher numbers due to low pay and urged the public to raise salaries to attract capable teachers or risk poorer schools.
The Business Men B C H S thanks the city merchants for the splendid entertainment of the basketball team on March 16 1920. Voters are urged to back the dormitory at the April 28 1920 election.
The agriculture department offers to build step ladders ironing boards cabinets and other items at low cost with no labor charge. If you vote for the dormitory April 23 your son will have supervised after school recreation in the new dormitory facilities.
The basketball team and the speaker were entertained at a five course dinner by the faculty last Saturday night. The dinner was served in the faculty dining room.
Readers learn of a cure for catarrh and its constitutional treatment. The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine operates through the blood to mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward if it fails to cure, with testimonials available and sales through doctors.
The domestic science rooms were artistically decorated for the occasion. After dinner the faculty entertained alumni and high school students with motion pictures—Fatty Arbuckle two reel comedy and Paramount’s The Girl Dodger. The Sun set orchestra provided dancing music. Principal Manning attends the Teachers Institute in Missoula. Verne Stanchfield and Melvin Smith are home sick. Frank Hatfield returns to school after a long cold from Bozeman. Fred M. Staudaher and Raymond Holmes mentioned.
A warning from a title company on the dangers of skipping an Abstract of Title. The piece argues that real estate is safest when titled without flaws and cites losses from neglect, urging buyers to obtain an Abstract from the firm’s records.
T. J. Silvey of Burley Idaho has joined City Drug Co. as clerk. Mrs Pierce of Horse Prairie is hospitalized at Mayo Brothers in Rochester Minnesota for treatment. Frank Hazelbaker presides over Southern Montana Abstract & Title Co. Dillon Montana.
At the annual meeting members drew resolutions urging a return to free trading in sugar to clear unsettled conditions in the sugar industry. Sugar is costing consumers 18 cents per pound. Also notices report real estate and local classifieds including births and hospital news.
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