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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
9
A wartime column argues that war is a cosmic struggle between good and evil and condemns those who refuse sacrifice for the greater cause. The author decries German aggression and insists noble ends require enduring loss.
Fragmentary editorial style lines argue that opposing factions are enemies and compromise is impossible as civilization and Christianity face an existential knife edge. The speaker insists no motive analysis when actions threaten core values.
Secretary McAdoo telegram to the American Newspaper Publishers Association commends editors for their consistent and unselfish backing of Liberty loans. He credits newspapers with informing the public and aiding democracy and urges continued service to help win the war for democracy and justice.
Residents recall last season’s sticky honeydew infestations as aphis attacks return. Local trees add value to property and comfort for pedestrians, prompting calls for spraying programs and affordable equipment to protect the urban canopy. The piece also asks Montana officials for guidance on storing soft coal to prevent slack coal problems.
Italian Gazetta di Venezia praises American Red Cross relief in wartime Italy with a milk station aiding refugees as Austrians threaten Venice. A Red Cross note urges phonograph needles for canteens in France. Roundup taxi drivers donate a day’s fares, raising 169.76 dollars for the Red Cross.
An advertisement argues catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It explains that inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes deafness and that reducing inflammation can restore hearing, promoting Hall's Catarredicine as the systemic remedy.
Bantry North Dakota shows strong Red Cross support in the Northern division with a family bearing 17 service crosses and nearly every other family as 100 percent members. Both old and young participate actively in the effort.
Bend South Dakota auxiliary of the Red Cross recently raised 177 for the local chapter. A pie sale drew 30 attendees and brought in 47 with pies selling for no less than 2.50. The rest came from selling various kinds of farm produce.
In a town of 200, residents back the Red Cross with an $817 donation from an auction proceeds. A seven year old girl’s pet cat sold for $2.75 among items pledged for the sale. Warns relatives of soldiers nationwide guard against a telegram scam claiming to be from a deployed serviceman.
Messages warn recipients to wire the commanding officer at the camp for discharge confirmation before sending funds. A Red Cross auction in Presha S D, population 600, raised $6,000 for the organization with donations of stock poultry seed grain and potatoes. A pig sold for $150 and a turkey for $3 75. Gold currency and checks sold above face value with a ten dollar gold piece fetching $25.
Robert McGinn of Farmers and Merchants State Bank Thief River Falls Minn donates 160 acres of fertile farmland to Pennington County Red Cross chapters. Land to be sold to highest bidder with bids due by May 31.
The Lutheran Aid society meeting moves from May 30 to May 23 due to Decoration Day. Mrs. Peter J. Peterson hosts the Ladies at her home south of Dillon. The M. E. Ladies Aid meets next Thursday afternoon in the church parlor with Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Blion, and Mrs. Fischner providing the entertainment.
Dart’s Hall will host a Friday evening event on May 17 inviting one hundred ten young folks to attend the social gathering.
Mrs Marmaduke Gist hosted the Bitterroot club Wednesday afternoon with guests Mrs A F Waldorf and Mrs A L Anderson. It was the last meeting of the season as many members have gone away or will leave for the summer.
Report of the condition for The Security State Bank of Dillon Montana at close of business May 10 1918 details assets including loans and discounts 139660.05 cash reserves 99147.73 and checks and exchanges 1832.50 688.18 4935.00 along with liabilities such as capital stock 10000 and deposits 144875.77 time certificates 50000 due to banks 10000 and other items.
The Normal campus hosted its annual spring festival and field day Tuesday afternoon before a large audience of townspeople and students. Miss Ruth Covington directed the program for the physical training department, and about six hundred pupils from Normal and the Training school participated admirably.
Announcement from George Engineering Co. states price changes due to the H. C. S. All new engineering work will be billed at 12.60 for eight hours, while existing contracts will be honored at the old price of 10.00. W. E. Chapman.
Dictionaries available in both French and English are now in stock at the Tribune Boo Store. Ad runs with stock list and pricing details.
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