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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
5
Notice about mail transmission classification and paper delivery obligations. It states duties of the Tuipone Pus publisher regarding debts and manager signed orders, and urges Tribune subscribers to report missed or late deliveries to ensure regular receipt.
The wheat acreage this year falls by nearly five million acres from last year with the biggest declines in California Kansas and Oklahoma. Dillon business men consider forming a social club inspired by Helena and Butte models. A Agriculture Department 1903 report shows beet sugar factories rising from 23 to 86 and sugar output surpassing 2 000 000 tons with Utah Idaho success suggesting Montana could grow the industry.
A Spokane taxidermist cites a single species underlying the mountain lion, cougar, and panther names, noting regional labels differ while the animal remains the same across areas.
Six Montana delegates chosen at the Great Falls convention to represent the state at St Louis are Clark Gibson Toole Maginnis Conrad and Gallway. The text notes Hearst followers are quiet in the state and suggests his presidential bid lacks momentum.
Democrats at the Great Falls convention lauded opening Indian reservations to Clark and Gibson, framing the move as expected and favorable. The brief remark implies broad agreement and little surprise at the policy stance.
Normal College reports Miss Dorchester and Mr and Mrs Norris as featured guests at the hall. Summer term enrollment includes Miss Reese and Miss Shorey from White Sulphur Springs plus Migay Fibel as new student.
Reith ot Big Timber and Miss Lottie Featherly of Butte are mentioned as part of a school community. Reports note upcoming eighth grade Shakespeare, senior practice, and a three week construction course led by O R Squire. Juniors shown as slow with recent pranks on Swain home and gown mischief. Grace Squire plans Corvallis winter school.
The Street and Alley committees invite bids by 10 m m May 30 1904 for a bridge over the Union ditch on Clark Street per plans and specs. Award to lowest responsible bidder with a 10 percent certified check. Plans available at J B Poindexter’s office.
Our contestants for the inter scholastic meet at Missoula left Wednesday afternoon with Miss Hawley as chaperon and Gertude Metlen as assistant. The juniors held a post school spread to honor the Seniors. Cardinal has been chosen as the school color replacing purple and gold.
Beaverhead County High School representatives depart Dillon for Missoula to compete in state high school events. Miss Elisabeth Hawley accompanies the group. Clara Adams, winner of a recent recitation contest, will compete in declamatory events. Paul Stahl and Walter Poindexter will compete in athletic sports.
The first in a series of band concerts starts at eight in the band stand. The program arranged by Mr. Willis features The Hillboard March, Klohr Waltz Te Volvia Ver, Estrada March Bethany Commandery, Meyer Polka Bonne Bouche, Waldleufel Waltzes Zenda, and a Paso Doble two step.
At the city hall on Saturday evening May 21 1904 at 8 o clock p m a mass meeting is called by Mayor B I Warrr to arrange a proper Fourth of July celebration. All interested are urged to attend.
Justice of the Peace Virmillion discharged Charles Retallack of Bannack after a trial on an assault in the first degree charge arising from a September Bannack incident with Mikus as the prosecuting witness. Ten witnesses testified as Robison prosecuted and Barbour defended.
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