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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
3
The piece notes a butcher advising against buying a pig due to a loose tail seen as a sign of illness. It explains reading a pig's health by tail tightness, with a straight tail indicating poor condition and need for veterinary care.
A promotional notice urges readers to request a free sample of Profit and Loss Magazine. It touts its independence and value for mining stock buyers, offering clubbing offers and premiums, and provides an address in Denver Colorado for sample copies.
The Dillon Public Library announces evening hours for book distribution from 7 to 9 30 on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Friday 4 to 6 and Saturday 3 to 6 also include distribution. On Tuesday and Friday evenings the library is open to readers.
The text lists ward based general alarm procedures with taps and pauses for different alerts. It includes fire out signals and a schedule of regular and special meetings, as well as practice call sequences with specific tap counts.
Supt. C L Robbins announces Mr. W A Milne of Chicago will stage The Pixies, a fairy musical comedy acclaimed as the most beautiful entertainment for amateurs. A large cast of 150 local youths rehearses for showings at the Normal College on April 7 and 8.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union plans a Saturday March 28 institute at the M E church with a full program. Morning sessions include devotional by Mrs. Alice Barnes Hoag and talks on cigarette effects and reading Union Signal duties. Afternoon features music and discussions on irreverence and countering outside attractions. Evening closes with remarks on W C T U accomplishments.
Jacksonville real estate operator James Holloman predicts Atlanta prohibition will boost home buying and suburban development. He forecasts more homes on easy payments in early 1908, plans to build cottages in West End, and says 250 acres will be marketed next spring despite a dry town. He links prohibition to reduced ruffianism and safer suburbs.
Waranty deeds record transfers from William P. Ding ley to A. S. Johnson for 100 acres near Clark's canyon and L. S. Pendleton to W. W. Francis and Mary E. Francis for one lot in Wisdom, each for $1.00. Also quit claim from Emerson Hill to Margaret Hill for 150 inches of water for $1.00 and other considerations. Patent issues include John B. Hill water right of 100 inches, patents to Charles M. McIntosh for 159.96 acres near Armstead, Alvin V. Cool for 160 acres near Grant, George I. Shorts for 160 acres Upper Horse Prairie, Monument Copper Mining Co. mineral patent for Daisy lode and Eugene lode in Bloody Dick district covering 40.58 acres. Water right to Charles Salefsky 3 cu ft per second from Squaw Creek. Power of attorney to Patrick Toomey to Patrick Wall to release mortgages. Power of attorney from Arlin A. Froman to A. S. Johnson with general powers.
A Philadelphia Inquirer item notes Mr. B boasted of his ancient lineage at a dinner. A fellow guest quipped that if he climbed higher up his family tree he would face the monkey, halting his bragging with humor.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt depicts an agitated mother reproving her uncle John for behavior toward Little Johnnie. The dialogue highlights family tensions and a request to wash his face as a child is scolded by the uncle.
C W Scott of Dillon operates a growing poultry plant on South Dakota street featuring full blood chickens and bronze turkeys. The facility includes multiple houses breeding pens and bone grinding machinery powered by a gasoline engine. Breeds include Plymouth Rock White Plymouth Rock White Wyandotte Cornish Indian Game Rosecomb Brown Leghorns and Bronze Turkeys with many birds purchased from top breeders and some prize winners.
Castoff clothing that can be made over will be gratefully received for the needy. Items may be left at the Salvation Army hall or I will call for them. Captain Daty.
St James Episcopal at Corner Washington and Glendale conducts Holy Communion first and third Sundays at 11 a m and other Sundays at 7 a m. Morning prayer at 11, Evening prayer at 7 30, Sunday school at 9 45. Rev S D Hooker rector.
Presbyterian Church at the corner of Pacific and Glendale Sts. Rev. Dr. A. B. Martin is pastor. Morning preaching at u o'clock with Sabbath school at noon. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening preaching at 8 o'clock.
Grace M. E. Church corner Bannack and Washington Sts announces Sunday school at 10 am. Morning preaching at 11. Class meeting at noon. Epworth League at 7 30 pm. Evening preaching at 7 30 pm. First Sunday evening sacred concert. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 pm. Rev W A Winters pastor.
The church announces low mass at 8 and high mass at 10 30 on first and second Sundays each month. On the fourth Sunday low masses at 8 and 10 30 with Sunday school after the late mass. Evening devotions at 7 30. Masses rotate between Dillion Lima and Melrose on the Sundays specified. Rev D Fotrey, Pastor.
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