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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
4
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In a playful verse a humorist defends aging chestnut jokes against a skeptical public. He insists the chestnuts are new though ancient, claiming the humor comes from his grandsire who planted a tree on Arbor Day and spread joy for future generations. The crowd demands fresh material while the narrator promises continued vintage charm.
Wealthy pioneers have pledged 50 000 toward a 90 000 hospital for Dillon but the remaining 40 000 has not yet been raised. Community boosters are urged to launch a campaign to complete the fund and secure a lasting hospital for the city and county.
A feature of the new game law risks being overlooked by many people. The article urges readers to note its implications and how it affects licensing, enforcement, and future sport and gaming regulations.
A Montana writer criticizes the push for a Young Men’s Christian Association in Dillon arguing the plan is unnecessary and misdirected. He notes state laws restricting minor firearm possession and parental responsibility, and contrasts Dillon’s lax Sunday saloon closures with Havre’s ordinance showing moral progress.
A Silver State notice from Deer Lodge announced a shirt waist social in the city next week with a rule that all ladies attending without a shirt waist would be fined. The item condemned such attire and implied removal of those not compliant.
Local business leaders seek rapid city growth by promoting an Oregon Short Line venture to bring a monthly payroll in the thousands. A Beaverhead valley example shows beach land potato profits of 64 dollars per acre biennially or 32 per acre yearly, while residents plan for the upcoming sixteen week county fair to showcase prize vegetables and encourage homeseekers.
The town anticipates a larger celebration this year with crowds expected to fill Dillon streets. Local readers note minimal saloon regulation and a push toward real estate investment as a means to weather the season.
The line between celebration and expense tightens as the Easter millinery bill is settled and the graduate insists on the essential cap and gown for commencement. The father weighs the costs while family plans for the ceremony and future steps.
The official argues a trip to the eastern capitals is essential to inspect state governance. The expense is seen as affordable and not a financial burden to the state treasury.
The county should reduce court expenses by having trial jurors return verdicts aligned with the evidence. The message urges Arb or Day observance next Tuesday and encourages planting a tree or six.
Anson Baxter, described as the youngest old man in Montana, marked his 88th birthday at the home of his son in law and daughter on South Washington Street. Guests included Judge E. J. Conger and Judge Lew L. Callaway along with several local figures. Baxter, born in New York, moved to Iowa in 1862 and later to Dillon, claiming the oldest Republican voting record in Montana and a decades long partisan history.
Mrs Henry Burfiend entertained at her Reeder street home with a Wednesday card party and an afternoon Kensington. A three course luncheon was served by Misses Emma and Bertha Burfiend and Grace Adams. Guests included Mesdames Roe, Morse, White, Carter, Orr, Rathbone, Best, Poindexter, Bishop, Niblack, Lovell, Chapman, Selway, Williams, Edinger, Tattersall, Connolly, Selway, Dorn, and many others from Twin Bridges, Bedrock, and Armstead.
The Final Results of the Election have not changed plans for the Quick Delivery Wagon to handle light freight baggage and express to and from the depot or city areas. Special attention to dormitory and Normal college business. They offer dry fine kindling wood at 25 cents per sack and stove wood in blocks or split. Deliveries by the wagon driver or at the Tribune Book Store.
Dr M A Walker city health officer presents state health board extracts urging enforcement of regulations to curb flies spreading typhoid. Key rules: manure disposal near homes banned half mile limit monthly removal April to October. alleys belong to city. rummage sales and second hand clothing must be disinfected. hotels and restaurants require sanitary kitchens with fly screens and clean serving rooms. health officers must file complaints against noncompliant establishments.
We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. We the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for 15 years and believe him honest and financially able to meet obligations.
Warping Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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