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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
5
This Week notes Americans store wealth while spending heavily. Savings deposits topped billions, with hundreds more invested in real estate and securities. It argues for balanced growth, cites demographic and educational themes, and muses on taxation and mental stimulus from reading.
The text praises bobbed hair among English women, noting fillets or spikes as Liberty style details. It argues true dignity lies in a well shaped skull and predicts widespread adoption showing more of the forehead and ears, with time needed for acceptance.
From the Dillon Tribune May 18 1882 a backward look notes Dillon lively with prominent Elk Horn district mines selling well and sheep shearing just starting. It mentions 80 public school scholars level of attendance, local gambling quieting, cattle ranging, a Celestial damsel named Cha Gum dying, and US money order office plans. Leonard Eliel to open Silver Bow branch with William Bernstein as manager.
George Brown and Mik Hoecerty faced trial after being charged with killing a heifer owned by the Stanfield boys near Faring. The jury deliberated three hours and returned a verdict of not guilty. A Dillon city council meeting reviewed a cement sidewalk ordinance and the bid for the sidewalk contract. Dennis O'Donnell of Bloody Dick Creek was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, and seeks a jury trial for alleged animal cruelty. James Hamilton, Bloody Dick Creek stock inspector, accuses O'Donnell of beating a horse to death.
A humorous verse extols the spring onion for health and comfort despite mock protests about its odor. It contrasts poetry with practical uses while noting a 6 percent rise in exports of principal agricultural products for the year ending February 29.
Secretary Hoover of the Department of Commerce notes the lumber industry now leads in efforts to establish rules for fair dealing in trade, aiming to set standards across the United States.
Rowan Klathead Petroleum Company plans to drill for oil on the Rodgers place on Irvine Flats. The King Cattle Company will plant 600 acres of corn in the county this year. Over $5,000 will be spent to improve automobile roads in Jefferson National Forest this spring. Mitchell reports the Weowna well in section 21 15 30 developed a 35 barrel producer at 990 feet.
A $255,985 contract is awarded for building the Dodson to Harlem highway section and two Milk River bridges on the same route.
Drilling has resumed at the Bettswell on Coal Ridge, with activity renewed. Stanford, Montana, is set to receive a new courthouse, signaling local development and civic investment.
A government project plans a new bridge over the Belle Fourche river at the foot of Devil's Tower. Construction aims to improve local access and connect nearby regions.
Western Pine Manufacturers Association reports a noticeable rise in output versus last week and beating last year’s cut. Shipments eased slightly while orders rose. Harlem contracts awarded for the lower end of the North Side irrigation ditch. Homestake Oil Co. produced over 500000 barrels in the Kevin Sunburst field. Shields Valley Oil Syndicate resumes deep test work in Potter basin Sidney. Richland county plans 60000 acres of corn planting this year.
Chinook reports a bumper season with substantial lamb and pig crops in Blaine County. Farmers note good forage, favorable weather, and strong market potential.
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