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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
7
Publication details for the Tribune Publishing Co Dillon Montana. Includes subscription rates and general policy notes on notices and advertisements. Mentions church festivals fairs dances sociables suppers and obituary policies with pricing per line.
In a circular letter the Union Pacific Railroad calls employees to plant gardens amid national food shortages. Those without ground may use right of way or lease vacant lots and the company offers assistance to boost local food production. The general manager emphasizes individual action and broad cooperation in a nation wide movement to maximize vegetable and food crop acreage.
The passage highlights a Republican-led Senate opposition to a spy bill provision that would have curtailed press and speech freedoms. Senators Lodge Cummins Borah Johnson Brandegee are named as leaders of the opposition in a pivotal debate.
The proposal would grant sweeping autocratic authority to government officials and apply to individuals and newspapers. Senator Cummins stressed the bill's broad reach while Democrats in the House seek to shift responsibility for selective conscription to President Wilson, arguing he would bear the blame or gain credit depending on popularity.
The piece notes constituent disappointment with Representative Rankin but sees potential for value in Congress as she adapts to unfamiliar surroundings. It argues against the harsh newspapers' abuse and defends her efforts.
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Vrooman calls the South to drop other crops for foodstuffs. He notes 1,400,000 acres of tobacco could yield 35,000,000 bushels of corn. In Oregon, many farmers are plowing up hop fields to plant beans.
A short talk lists newspaper advertising cautions. It warns against vague priceless goods lists and repetitive copy. It urges timely, consistent, concise ads and finishing well crafted copy in advance for better results.
The Good Government club lists titles on child care and parenting in the Dillon Public Library. Notable books include The Mothercraft Manual, The Healthy Baby, Health Index of Children, Home Care of the Baby, Century of the Child, Parenthood and Race Culture, Child Problems, Spirit of Youth, What Shall Our Boys Do for a Living, Teaching in the Home, Homemade Kindergarten, Mother’s List of Books for Children, plus magazines Home Progress The Nurse and National Food.
A violent threat targets a sleeping infant with intent to kill. Police investigations begin as the warning surfaces, prompting safety measures. No victim identified publicly in the readable text. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
The text recalls Samuel Pepys dining on meat and fish heavy dishes with little or no vegetables, noting potatoes were rare in England in 1663. It mentions a high grade examinations schedule on May 16-17 and May 31-June 1 under County Superintendent Elizabeth Sutherland in 1814.
Beginning May 1 the undersigned Dillon milk dealers raise milk and cream prices. Milk 10c per quart. cream 25c per pint. Milk in gallon lots 30c per gallon. cream in gallon lots 1.25 per gallon. Signed John B. Smith Matt Sorensen Jens H. Christensen D L Smith F M Roe.
The Official Marconi School in Oakland announces a six month program guaranteeing positions for 40 trainees. Course covers Morse and wireless operator skills, with tuition of 75 dollars. Enroll by sending your name for full information to 1310 Madison Street.
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department meets on the first and second Thursday evenings each month. A meeting call uses three taps three times via the courthouse bell.
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