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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
6
The Montana state fair aims to send one boy and one girl from each county on a free trip. Competitors aged 12 to 18 must exhibit their own corn, potatoes, canned fruit, and garments. Judging is by county officials with final results based on merit and specific scoring criteria for each category.
A quip contrasts a horse with a ten year old model car, noting more style to the horse than the 1902 car. The exchange reflects early 20th century sentiment on transport and fashion in a Harper's Weekly style aside.
The article contrasts conductor Rafael Kubelik retiring amid a volatile artistic temperament with pianist Artur Paderewski making and spending wealth before a comeback. The piece uses a Cleveland Plain Dealer quotation to frame the distinction between temperament and career moves.
A wary statesman faces mixed signals from friends about his political prospects. Citizens speculate on possible moves as supporters and opponents voice doubts about his chances.
A Washington Star line ponders the moment in sport when players or fans prematurely assume umpiring roles. It riffs on fair play, authority, and how breaks in rhythm can affect the final outcome.
A Chicago Record-Herald report quotes a speaker claiming quick escape from serious trouble after tearing up a letter he should not have written. The anecdote highlights the swift, cautious move amid mounting concerns.
A Washington Herald quotation features a dialogue about success with a self-professed lack of rules. A big man remarks that someone of his stature should have guiding principles for interviewing purposes.
A Chicago Tribune report recalls a Missouri election moment when a man courting a Black voter asked for a second choice after suggesting a first, prompting a blunt reply that the only real option was anyone who could defeat him.
A New York Sun quip questions education levels, noting one person can read a speedometer and write a check while asking if another is well educated.
A Chicago Tribune verse notes weeks passing toward the time you will run the lawn mower over your grass again across Sundays and time.
Montana’s wealth production in one year reached 130 105 015 dollars in crops livestock minerals and more. The state leads in wheat oats barley alfalfa and potatoes with 30 million acres, and only a fraction cultivated. future output could near a billion annually with livestock and mineral gains. Helena Independent reports widespread national praise for Montana’s agricultural promise.
Mrs. L Robins of Dillon Montana declares Doan's Kidney Pills offered prompt relief from years of backache and kidney discomfort after using four boxes. She notes improved health, dizziness and headaches, and recommends the remedy to kidney sufferers. Sold by Potts Drug Store. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Deans and take no other.
The Beauityutiful Meagher Republican urges subscribers to commit to a city improvement pledge. Citizens agree to plant trees vines and shrubs maintain clean alleys and yards promote home gardens refrain from damaging lawns spitting or littering and push better waste disposal to curb flies.
A 60 mile long strip from south of East Helena to Helmville is withdrawn from entry as a phosphate reserve by the interior department. The April 29 executive order, part of a national program to secure fertilizer, reserves land for public use and future mineral industries in Montana and California.
The article argues that killing flies alone fails to control the pest. It cites scientific findings on mosquito breeding in stagnant water and fly breeding in filth. A successful plan requires removing decaying matter and implementing strict waste containment to prevent fly proliferation.
J E McKeen of 101 Cleveland Street Wichita Kansas says kidney pills gave him relief from severe back pain and kidney trouble. He reports the pain disappeared and he was fully cured after taking Foley Kidney Pills. Potts the Druggist notes the endorsement.
The article states John A Logan was the real founder of Memorial Day. In 1868 as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic he ordered Decoration Day to be observed on May 30. The piece notes these dates and Logan’s Civil War service including Forts Henry and Donelson.
After Vicksburg fell, he became military governor of the city and later served years in the United States Senate. He was a Blaine 1884 vice presidential candidate. Blaine praised him as a rare union of military and legislative achievement.
R T Beauregard relates how the Confederate battle flag, a red field with a diagonal blue cross edged in white and stars, was chosen at Fairfax Court House after prior proposals by Miles Hancock Walton and others. The flag’s designer had long predated Union-era watercolors and belonged to a Louisiana child seen by her father at war's end.
A brief, stagey exchange unfolds as a man and woman sit in silence and exchange quips about stealing a kiss. Their mutual musings reveal a shared thought that unfolds into a subtle, intimate moment.
Sailings from U S S stations in Montana set dates May 25 June 8 June 22 July 6 July 20 Aug 3 Aug 17 Aug 31 and Sept 14 with final return limit 15 days after sale. No stopovers allowed.
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